July 4 coverage

Forget the battles for independence. Tonight is the battle of the iconically cheesy '70s singers. On CBS Neil Diamond joins host Craig Ferguson (10 -- 11 p.m.) for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, while on PBS Barry Manilow joins host Jimmy Smits for A Capitol Fourth(8 -- 9:30 p.m.*). In the name of patriotism, let at least one wear a sequined American flag. *check local listings