TiVo Guide Week of December 20, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"A Home for the Holidays" The 12th annual event to raise awareness of adoption features musical performances by Katy Perry, Melissa Etheridge, Maroon 5, Ricky Martin and Nelly. Stories include the life of country singer Jimmy Wayne, who lived in foster care as a teen. Wednesday at 8 on CBS.

"Top Chef: All Stars" The chefs prepare a holiday stuffing dish without the benefit of any kitchen tools or knives. Later, they hold court by catering a bash for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Wednesday at 10 on Bravo.

"A Christmas Story" A 9-year-old (Peter Billingsley) craves a BB gun for Christmas, but everyone around him is strongly opposed to the idea in Jean Shepherd's nostalgic charmer. Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon. Randy: Ian Petrella. Flick: Scott Schwartz. Miss Shields: Tedde Moore. Schwartz: R.D. Robb. Grover: Yano Anaya. Scut: Zack Ward. Shepherd narrates. Directed by Bob Clark (“Porky's”). Friday at 8 on TBS.