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If you haven't completely burned out on Michael Jackson specials, this could be your chance.

Today is Michael's 51st birthday, so there's more MJ programming on than usual. And on the heels of news that his death has been officially declared a homicide, interest could be as strong as ever.

E! has Jackson shows on pretty much all day, with just a few gaps here at there. At 10am, "Forbes Presents: Michael Jackson - Follow the Money" takes a look at Jackson's precarious financial situation (repeats at 3pm and 10pm). At 10:30am, "The Death of Michael Jackson" gives the latest details of Jackson's death (repeats at 3:30pm, ). "E! True Hollywood Story" episode from 2003 plays at 4pm, and Janet Jackson ETHS show stars at 6pm. At 7pm, E! has a show simply called "Michael Jackson," featuring old family videos and interviews with family and friends.

TV One has Jackson specials beginning at noon today. First there's a look at MJ's health and finances, then at 1pm "The Michael Jackson Story" is a one-hour look at his professional achievements (repeats at 7pm, 10pm). At 2pm, "The Jacksons: An American Dream" runs till 7pm (repeats at 1am). At 8pm, "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" is an all-star tribute to the King of Pop (repeats at 11pm).

BET begins Jackson coverage at 12:30 this afternoon with "Michael Jackson: 10 Things You Didn't Know" (repeats at 10:30pm). At 1pm, "Michael Jackson: Life of a Superstar" (repeats at 6pm, 9pm, 2:30am); at 2pm, "Remember the Time: The Michael Jackson Special" has his videos with celebrity commentary (repeats at 4pm). At 6pm, "Michael Jackson: The King of Pop" has rare footage of Jackson and interviews with friends and family, and at 10pm, "Michael Jackson: Our Icon" has footage from MJ's Ebony Magazine photo shoot (repeats at 3:30am).

VH1 is showing the 1992 mini-series, "The Jacksons: An American Dream" from 1:30pm to 6:30pm. VH1 Classic is showing the same show from 6pm to 10:30pm.

Fuse has a 6-hour special called "Michael Jackson: Remember His Time" beginning at 5pm.

If you have cable, VH1 is on channel 48, BET is on 52, E! is on 62, TV One is 101, and Fuse is 133.

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About the blogger

Brooke Cain isn't always proud of the number of hours she logs in front of the TV, but her loss of brain cells can be your gain. From reality shows to sitcoms to the more serious stuff, Brooke keeps her DVR smoking so that she can help keep you in the know. Brooke also tweets for Happiness is a Warm TV (you can follow @WarmTV) and updates the blog's Facebook page.

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