What’s Hot On TV Tonight - So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance is down to the final fourteen, meaning only seven dances … and a lot of filler. Last year they filled up the time with auditions we didn’t see. Is that what they’ll do tonight? In a future episode, per Nigel Lythgoe’s Twitterings, they’ll be doing a Michael Jackson special. The choreographers already picked out the songs they want, and Nigel’s trying to work with Paula Abdul as well. They’re just working on clearing the music with Sony.
1. Regis and Kelly. Bryant Gumbel guest co-hosts, with John Leguizamo as a guest, and 4th of July Entertaining Week continues with party-game ideas. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Wibledon: Men’s quarterfinals. Tennis Quarterfinal round play from the men in London. 10:00 AM CT NBC
3. Caddyshack. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been thirty years since this movie was out. There isn’t any part of this movie that isn’t fun. It stars Michael O’Keefe, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, and Ted Knight. 5:00 PM CT AMC
4. Wipeout. The obstacles tonight include Spiked Fenders, Spinning Triangles, and Drop Bridge. 7:00 PM CT ABC (more…)
See Farrah Fawcett In Her Career Defining Role
Farrah Fawcett gained quick notoriety as one of Charlies Angels, and combined with her appearance in a red swim suit tank on one of the most infamous posters ever, and a hairstyle that every young woman wanted to emulate, her talent was seen only on the surface. Yet, after leaving Charlies Angels after just one year, Fawcett seemed determined to be seen as a serious dramatic actress, taking on roles such as the battered wife in The Burning Bed.
Tonight, Encore Drama will air The Burning Bed, at 9:35 PM EST. Fawcett plays the role of Francine Hughes, an abused wife who finally had enough, and after being raped by her husband, sets their marital bed, with him still asleep on it, on fire. She was nominated for both an Emmy and Golden Globe for this role. It was a shock to see her so battered and worn down as Francine, but in a way, it made her even more real to us.
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – America’s Got Talent, and So Does Nick Cannon
I’m not exactly sure why America’s Got Talent switched hosts, making this the third in its short run of seasons, but as much as I liked Jerry Springer doing this, I absolutely love Nick Cannon. His facial expressions alone make the show. To me he kind of stole the show away from the auditioners and the judges, as I looked to see what his reactions were to each performance last week, more than I looked to see what the Hoff thought.
1. Wimbledon: Women’s Quarterfinals. Tennis Quarterfinal round play from the women in London. 10:00 AM CT NBC
2. The View. Dolly Parton, Allison Janney, and the stars of Broadway’s 9 to 5: The Musical guest, as well as columnist Lenore Skenazy. 10:00 AM CT ABC
3. Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! The movie adaptation of the popular Seuss story, starring the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell. 11:00 AM CT HBO East
4. Superstars. The remaining teams compete in the 100-year dash and the long-jump, with the latter competition taking place in the water. 7:00 PM CT ABC (more…)