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“MICHAEL J. FOX: ADVENTURES OF AN INCURABLE OPTIMIST,” 9 p.m., KMGH-Channel 7 — The actor, who has Parkinson’s disease, travels the world to talk to people (some famous) about the nature of hope. Scientists weigh in on the nature of optimism.
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“Southland,” 9 p.m., KUSA-Channel 9 — In an episode titled “Two Gangs,” gang members steal Detective Salinger’s (Michael McGrady) weapon.
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