Manson
Forty years ago, Sharon Tate and six others were murdered on the orders of Charles Manson. This re-enactment is based on a new interview with Manson family member Linda Kasabian, who was the star prosecution witness at the trial, but has rarely spoken publicly since. Also interviewed: fellow family member Catherine “Gypsy” Share, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, and Debra Tate, sister of Sharon. Monday, Sept. 7, at 9 p.m., History Channel
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Aimed at families and their young children, this hour-long special offers strategies for coping with economic challenges by pointing to the examples of several real-life families—as well as a clan of Muppets. Al Roker and Deborah Roberts host, and financial expert Jean Chatzky and parenting authority Dr. Joshua Coleman offer advice. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m., PBS; check local listings
The Day Before Sonia Rykiel
Cameras capture the sometimes comically chaotic preparations for the 40th annual runway show of Sonia Rykiel, an independent Parisian designer known for her playful knitwear. Three more colorful The Day Before fashion documentaries follow on successive nights at 10 p.m., focusing on Proenza Schouler, Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10 p.m., Sundance Channel
The Last Beekeeper
The effects of colony collapse disorder—the mysterious decline in the population of honeybees, which in many places are essential
to the food supply—become ominously clear in this documentary. The film follows three commercial beekeepers to the pollination of California’s almond crop, an annual event that requires billions of bees. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m., Planet Green
Adoption Diaries
The highly emotional stories of families going through “open” adoptions—those in which birth mothers get to choose the adopters and maintain a lifelong relationship with her biological child—are chronicled by this new documentary series. In the premiere, a young couple’s hopes are jeopardized by a last-minute change of heart. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 p.m., WE
Other highlights
Glee
A tuneful comedy series about a high school glee club made up of misfits, Glee charmed critics and audiences alike when it debuted last May. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m., Fox
E-mail Order Bride
This look at international marriage agencies follows two American men and their potential Russian brides. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m., National Geographic Channel
Later … With Jools Holland
The British music series comes to the Ovation channel. This episode’s lineup includes Metallica, alt-rockers Kings of Leon, and pop singer (and First Lady of France) Carla Bruni. Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m., Ovation
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