Today on TV

Published: Wednesday, April 7 2004 12:00 a.m. MDT

Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic (6 and 9:30 p.m., TCM): The conclusion of this very good documentary, which reaches a climax with the making of DeMille's final film — the 1956 remake of "The Ten Commandments."

60 Minutes II (7 p.m., Ch. 2): Two 13-year-olds stand trial as adults for the murder of a playmate.

American Idol (7:30 p.m., Ch. 13): Another contestant is eliminated as they narrow the field to eight.

King of Queens (8 p.m., Ch. 2): Doug goes out of his way to keep Carrie's co-workers at arm's length.

The Bachelor (8 p.m., Ch. 4): In an attempt to stoke interest in this fading franchise, ABC has turned to the NFL. Yes, indeed, the new bachelor is Jess Palmer, a backup quarterback with the New York Giants. Ho, hum. The other twist is that one of the women is actually an old friend of his and his spy — she'll report back to him about what the other women are saying. Ho, hum. And this is a two-hour premiere. Ho, hum.

The Swan (8 p.m., Ch. 13): I have nothing against making people feel better about themselves, but resorting to plastic surgery seems somehow a bit over the line. (Thus my antipathy for "Extreme Makeover.") Tonight Fox takes this to another extreme as it collects a group of less-than-attractive women, enhances them surgically and sets them up to compete in a beauty pageant. Which makes this yet another unreal "reality" show.

The Stones (8:30 p.m., Ch. 2): Stan's back goes out, and Winston has to baby-sit him.