The Merc is running this AP story: NBC dog show is football alternative

Thanksgiving is all about family, turkey and football on TV. Don’t let Fido get his paws on the remote, however.

After two years of surprising success, NBC will present its coverage of the National Dog Show at noon today (Chs. 8, 11), after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. John O’Hurley (J. Peterman in “Seinfeld”) is back behind the microphone.

“The first time, it was a novelty,” said Jon Miller, NBC senior vice president. “The third time makes it a tradition.”

We’re watching it right now (East coast) so I guess it will be on in a couple of hours on the West coast.