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Michael Jackson tribute programs to air on TV, radio on one-year anniversary of pop star's death

Just about everyone who ever met Michael Jackson will be on television tomorrow, as the anniversary of his death brings a blizzard of reports on either how it happened or what it has meant.

Those who prefer to remember Jackson primarily for his music can turn on the radio, where several stations will go all-Michael.

Jackson died a year ago tomorrow, at age 50, on the eve of a comeback tour. Those who will talk about him include his mother, Katherine, in a paid interview for "Dateline NBC."

His brothers Jermaine and Tito will talk with Don Lemon on CNN, while ABC's "2-0/20" will look at unanswered questions about his death.

The CBS "Early Show" will have artists like Marc Anthony and LL Cool J talk about Jackson, and TV Guide will show a new documentary, "Gone Too Soon."

Here are some TV programs, all tomorrow unless noted:

ABC: "2-0/20" special, "Michael Jackson: After Life," 9-11 p.m.

CBS: 8 a.m. hour of "The Early Show" is devoted to Jackson.

CNN: "Michael Jackson: The Final Days," 8 p.m., with Don Lemon, followed by a Larry King special tribute, 9 p.m.

E!: "True Hollywood Story" (repeat), 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.; "The Last Days of Michael Jackson," 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m.; "Michael Jackson," 11 a.m., 4 and 9 p.m.

Fuse: Starting today, in heavy rotation through Sunday: "A Tribute," "The Inside Story," "Remember His Time," "Devotion."

MTV: "Michael Jackson Top 10 Video Countdown," 5-6:30 p.m.; "Michael Jackson's Influence," 6:30 p.m.

NBC: "Dateline," 9 p.m., Katherine Jackson interview.

TV Guide: "Gone Too Soon," 9-11 p.m.; "Michael Jackson's Entourage: Where Are They Now," and "Michael Jackson: His Family Dynasty," 11 p.m.

VH1: "The Jacksons: An American Family," noon-5 p.m.; "Famous Crime Scenes," 11:30 p.m.

And on the radio:

WBLS (107.5 FM): Musical features all weekend and comments from celebrities and friends. Supporting the Rev. Al Sharpton's tribute tomorrow afternoon at the Apollo.

WCBS-FM (101.1): Listener-voted countdown of top 40 Michael songs, tomorrow at 9 a.m., plus Jackson songs all weekend in "Hall of Fame."

WHTZ (100.3 FM): A Jackson song every hour tomorrow.

WKTU (103.5 FM): "MJ All Day," 24 hours tomorrow, followed by Jackson music and specials all weekend.

WKXW (101.5 FM): Tribute with Joe Henry, tomorrow at 7 p.m., leading to a Jackson weekend.

WRKS (98.7 FM): Kicks off all-Jackson weekend tomorrow at 6 a.m. with the D.L. Hughley morning show. Also supporting "Throwback Comes to Harlem" concert at the Apollo, tomorrow night at 9, celebrating Jackson.

WXRK (92.3 FM): Jackson in a 5 p.m. minimix tomorrow.

Sirius/XM: Hourly Jackson songs tomorrow over "80s on 8," "70s on 7" and other channels.