ShareThisBritney Spears is taking another stab at a comeback.
Of course, "comeback" is a relative term for someone who has been in the spotlight constantly for months -- but for all the wrong reasons.
"Britney: For The Record" (10 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 30, MTV) is being billed as a 90-minute documentary that allows Spears "to tell her side of the story in her own words," says MTV.
It includes a behind-the-scenes look at how she made her new CD, "Circus," and a perspective of what it's like to be Spears these days. With what appears to be a stronger relationship with her children and a lower personal profile, Spears is poised to be taken more seriously as an entertainer.
"For The Record" is one way Spears can readjust her image from being a tabloid star to a serious recording artist.
MTV says "For The Record" took three months to make, and no topics were off-limits.
So far, Spears' return has been met with great success. The first single from "Circus" -- "Womanizer" -- made the biggest leap to No. 1 in Billboard magazine's Hot 100 history, moving up more than 90 spaces in a week.
"For The Record" is Spears' first major push for the CD, being hailed as her return to form. Undoubtedly the CD will premiere high on the charts. How high it remains after the first week will be its true test.
"For The Record" is certainly an attempt to improve upon a broken public image.
Other highlights for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 (all times EST; listings subject to change; check local listings):
SUNDAY
-- "Faith Hill: Joy To The World" (9 p.m., CMT). The country star sings seasonal favorites, backed by an orchestra.
MONDAY
-- "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC). The holiday favorite gets its 2008 showing.
TUESDAY
-- "According to Jim" (9 p.m., ABC). The comedy that won't go away is back for another season.
-- "Explorer: Marijuana Nation" (10 p.m., National Geographic). Lisa Ling looks into grow houses and the careers of organized marijuana dealers.
WEDNESDAY
-- "Christmas At Rockefeller Center" (8 p.m., NBC). The lighting of the Christmas tree in New York City is celebrated with music and celebrities.
-- "Rudolph" (8 p.m., CBS). His nose is still bright after all these years.
THURSDAY
-- "30 Rock" (9:30 p.m., NBC). Jack goes to Liz's high-school reunion.
FRIDAY
-- "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh" (9 p.m., Nickelodeon). The stepbrothers return to help a family of foster kids -- or go to jail.
SATURDAY
-- "Flirting with Forty" (9 p.m., Lifetime). Heather Locklear stars in this midlife-crisis comedy-drama. Flirting with 40? She's way past the flirting stage.
(E-mail Terry Morrow of The Knoxville News-Sentinel in Tennessee at morrow2(at)knews.com.)
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