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p.m.—Hitchikers’s Guide to the Galaxy: BBC production of Douglas science-fiction parody; Part 4 of 12, KCRW-FM (89.9). 10 p.m.-midnight—A Love Supreme: The Making of John Signature Album: Mos Def hosts WBGO-FM New Jersey documentary; includes interviews with Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana, Branford Marsalis and others, KCRW-FM (89.9). HOLIDAY SPECIALS 11 a.m.-Noon—Hilary Christmas Special: Holiday songs, KDIS (710). Noon-2 p.m.—Downtown Messiah: Contemporary (rock, folk, jazz, bluegrass, gospel) version of features Jane Siberry, Don Byron, David Johansen; produced by WFUV-FM New York, KCRW-FM (89.9). 2-3 p.m.—A Christmas Carol: Stars Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge, KCRW-FM (89.9).

7 p.m.-midnight—Jim Svejda: J.S. Bach complete, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart) p.m.), KUSC-FM (91.5). DRAMA-COMEDY FAMILY 5-10 p.m.—Ernie KDIS (710). p.m., a.m.—Have Gun, Will Travel: After returning home from a kidnapping, a boy is kidnapped again (originally broadcast Dec. 21, 1958), starring John Dehner, KNX (1070).

p.m., a.m.—X-Minus 1 back in time proves easier than returning to the present (originally broadcast June 5, 1956), KNX (1070). 10 p.m.-3 a.m.—Sheryl Brooks, KDIS (710). Radio SERIES Christmas in Florida: Kate Jackson guests as ex-con mother in the Teenage (8 p.m. WB) SPECIALS Mickey Mouse: Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa are the hosts of the annual Disney World Christmas Day (10 a.m. ABC).

Caroling: Five choirs sing traditional English and Scandinavian carols in St. Olaf Christmas (8 p.m. KCET). SPORTS College Football: The Las Vegas Bowl matches New Mexico vs. UCLA (1:30 p.m.

ESPN). Pro Basketball: The Sacramento Kings play the Lakers (5:30 p.m. ABC). Choir sounds: With (3 p.m. KCET).

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a performance of Christmas hymns and carols. Bells, bells, bells: With 470 students performing in an orchestra, a chorus and a hand-bell choir, College Christmas Concert: Holy (4 p.m. KCET) is a unique performance of conductor arrangement of the holiday favorite. TV Highlights The Early Show Andrea Bocelli and Anita Baker perform. 7 a.m.

KCBS Today Christmas celebration. 7 a.m. KNBC Live With Regis and Kelly Christmas; Kermit the Frog; Martina McBride; Sarah Brightman. 9 a.m. KABC The John Walsh Show Stay-at-home mothers start home-based businesses.

10 a.m. KNBC The Rob Nelson Show Doctors offer options for guests dealing with obsessive- compulsive disorder. 11 a.m. KTTV Real Orange South American Folk 7 and 11 p.m. KOCE Revealed With Jules Asner Leonardo Di- Caprio.

10 p.m. Charlie Rose Martin Scorsese; Daniel Day- Lewis. (R) 11:30 p.m. KCET Late Show With David Letterman Kevin James; Matchbox Twenty performs. (R) 11:35 p.m.

KCBS The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn LL Cool actress Elisha Cuthbert. (R) 12:35 a.m. KCBS Late Night With Conan Tom Hanks; Kelly Ripa. (R) 12:35 a.m. KNBC Last Call With Carson Daily Julianna Margulies; Tori Amos.

(R) 1:35 a.m. KNBC Listings include talk shows that provide a guest list. Talk Shows By Chris Pasles Times Staff Writer San Francisco Opera general manager Lotfi Mansouricreated an opulent production of Franz Merry as his swan song last yearwhenhe ended his 13-year tenure at the company. He commissioned new English dialogue by playwright Wendy Heidi and new English lyrics by a team of writers and directed the staging himself. PBS was on hand to tape a performance in the War Memorial Opera House, which will be broadcast tonight(9 p.m.

KCET). Critics were unimpressed with updated dialogue, even less impressed by the lyrics by Christopher Hassall and Ted and Deena Pufferand exasperated with emphasis on silliness and shtick. And as the production makes the transition to television, things get better. Gary for the small screen in particular adds problems of its own. The camera work is often busy and restless, shifting from disorienting close- ups to wide-angle shots and cutaways, particularly when the stage is full.

The dance sequences suffer the most, with legs and arms amputated and dancers flying in and out of the frame. Still, Amanda McKerrowand John Gardener, the central couple, manage to remain elegant. The camera also captures the strenuous efforts to project in a big house, immortalizing their shouting lines, such as last, we are Their English, already marred by put- on accents to reflect the various national origins, on occasion is obscure. Still, there is triumphant music. Yvonne Kennyas Anna, the heroine of the piece, sings melting lyricism.

Bo the hero Danilo, breaks hearts with his version of the song of the two royal children who loved but parted. Gregory Turaymay not have the most glorious tenor, but he sings songs with persuasive ardor. Angelika Kirchschlageris always vocally gorgeous as Valencienne.The waltzes, even under conductor Erich bland hand, remain irresistible. But a long haul to get to these highlights. TUNED IN Despite the music, barely survives its update LARRY MERKLE HEROIC PERFORMANCES: Yvonne Kenny is Anna, the heroine of Merry and Bo Skovhus plays Danilo.

no longer a phenomenon, but has turned into a very dependable performer for CBS. The finale of the fifth edition, drew 24 million viewers Thursday. The one-hour reunion that followed had 20 million people watching, making both shows the most popular of the week, according to Nielsen Media Research. That was less than half the 51 million people who saw Richard Hatch win the first $1 million prize in August 2000. Judging from the blistering comments by fellow contestants during the final tribal council, used car salesman and sometime soft-core porn actor Brian Heidik may be the most villainous champion since Hatch.

The final episode led CBS to an easy ratings win among all viewers and, for the first time this season with the 18-to-49-old viewers most advertisers seek. In all, CBS had the top four shows of the week, and seven of the top 10, although the network mostly offered original episodes against repeats on the other networks. which may have aired its last original episode last week, just missed the top 10 with 13.3 million viewers. NBC has canceled the show, but its executives have admitted to second-guessing that decision. Arepeat was most popular show, underscoring the importance of the surprise deal last weekend to bring the show back for 18 episodes next season.

It finished in sixth position. The Night contest between the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans was top-rated show of the week, in fifth place. Among the special holiday- themed programs, repeat of the TV Movie Town Without fared best, ending up in 26th place. World of movie Be Home for finished in 35th place. For the week, CBS averaged 12.7 million viewers (8.2 rating, 14 had 10.2 million viewers (7.1, 14) and CBS Evening averaged 8.6 million (6.1, 12).

Aratings point represents 1,067,000 households, or of the estimated 106.7 million TV homes. The share is the percentage of in-use televisions tuned to a given show. Associated Press share). NBC had 9.2 million viewers (6.2, 10), ABC had 9.1 million (5.9, 10), Fox had 6.4 million (4.0, 7), UPN had 3.8 million (2.3, 4), the WB had 3.4 million (2.1, 3) and Pax TV had 1.4 million (0.9, 2). Nightly won the evening news race, averaging 10.9 million viewers (7.6 rating, 15 share).

News makes it an easy win for CBS National Nielsen Viewership Here are the rankings for national prime- time network television last week (Dec. 1622) as compiled by Nielsen Media Research. They are based on the average numbers of people who watched a program from start to finish. Nielsen estimates there are 272.04 million potential viewers in the U.S. age 2 and older.

Viewership is listed in millions. Program Network View- ersProgram Network Viewers 1 Survivor: ThailandCBS24.08 2 Thai 3 CSI: MiamiCBS18.16 4 Everybody Loves RaymondCBS17.57 5 Monday Night FootballABC16.81 6 FriendsNBC16.38 7 Still StandingCBS14.62 8 Judging AmyCBS14.49 9 Law OrderNBC13.73 10 JAGCBS13.62 11 ProvidenceNBC13.28 12 Yes, DearCBS13.21 13 NFL Monday ShowcaseABC13.03 14 King of QueensCBS12.94 15 ScrubsNBC12.87 16 60 MinutesCBS12.86 17 Will GraceNBC12.62 18 According to JimABC12.58 19 Walters 20 The GuardianCBS11.57 21 8Simples Rules 22 Wonderful World of DisneyABC11.24 23 Amazing Race: 3CBS11.00 24 Law SVUNBC10.89 25 The SimpsonsFOX10.76 26 Law Criminal Intent NBC10.70 27 FrasierNBC10.68 28 Fear FactorNBC10.53 29 ERNBC10.48 30 Life With BonnieABC10.41 31 My Wife and KidsABC10.40 32 Town Without 33 The West WingNBC10.23 34 Becker (9:06 p.m.)CBS10.22 35 Good Morning MiamiNBC10.12 36 Night Live Christmas NBC10.07 37 George LopezABC9.78 38 Dateline: NBC 39 Funniest Home Videos ABC9.69 40 60 Minutes IICBS9.55 41 EdNBC9.47 42 King of the HillFOX9.42 24FOX9.42 44 BeckerCBS9.24 45 46 CSI: Miami 47 NYPD BlueABC8.91 48 That ShowFOX8.84 49 Boston PublicFOX8.81 50 Less Than PerfectABC8.79 51 52 Malcolm in the MiddleFOX8.56 53 Primetime ThursdayABC8.47 54 The PracticeABC8.39 55 Third WatchNBC8.29 56 Crossing JordanNBC8.19 57 Most WantedFOX8.06 58 The AgencyCBS7.77 59 Cops (8:30 p.m.)FOX7.62 60 The DistrictCBS7.49 61 CopsFOX7.09 62 Cedric the Entertainer 63 HackCBS6.96 latimes.com/bookstore or 1-800-246-4042 Your L.A. book store. 02BK006.