What’s Hot On TV Tonight – The Super Bowl Champs
The San Diego Charges are taking on the Super Bowl champs, the New Orleans Saints. Do they have what took them all the way last season. It’s never easy to repeat, especially when it was such a long time coming. Catch up on other favorite shows at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Larry David, Ashton Kutcher, and Norah Jones are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Wayne’s World. This is one of the rare instances when a SNL skit successfully makes it to film. 10:00 AM CT Comedy Central
3. Look Who’s Talking. I don’t think they could have picked a more perfect voice for this talking baby than Bruce Willis. 12:40 PM CT Encore Love
4. NFL Football: Exhibition: Chargers at Saints. San Diego Chargers at New Orleans Saints. 7:00 PM CT CBS
5. Bruce Almighty. Morgan Freeman plays God and gives Jim Carrey as a TV reporter some of his powers. He’s just hoping it helps him in his relationship with Jennifer Aniston, but does try to do things the right way and help the people who need it … eventually. 7:00 PM CT Fox
6. Eureka. People from the past come back to haunt the lives of Carter and the gang. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
7. Larry King Live.. Harry Connick Jr. is the guest tonight. 8:00 PM CT CNN
8. Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. A bride who is very self-conscious worries her dress won’t it; a fiancé comes along on his bride’s fitting, insisting she try on a dress that is way too expensive; and the alterations team has to fix the dress for a bride who has lost fifteen pounds. 8:00 PM CT TLC
9. Whale Wars. Part 1 and 2 of a 2-part season finale. Bethune tries to do a citizen’s arrest on the captain of a Japanese ship, and the crew is stranded after Bob Barker’s reconstructed engine fails. Once the engine is restored, the ship joins the Steve Irwin in a chase through dense ice. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
10. In Concert. Heart performing at Sky church in Seattle. 8:00 PM CT VH1 Classic
11. Shameless. When Debbie kicks Frank out, he ends up in a confessional booth, eavesdropping on a neighbor who is admitting to some shocking acts. Mimi and Patrick’s marriage is hitting the skids, but the rest of the family won’t stand for it. A former one-night stand pays a surprise visit to Debbie, Maxine lets Carl know how she really feels, andIan announces he’s leaving Chatsworth. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
12. Chris Spencer’s Minority Report. Standup acts from Chris Spencer, Eliot Chang, Flo Hernandez, and Nema Williams. 8:00 PM CT Showtime Comedy
13. Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Season premiere. In the first half hour, Belle goes to her book’s launch party in disguise to gauge reaction. Her editor would like her to write a sequel, and her sister has left her cheating husband. In the second half hour, Belle takes her sister to a sex club as a way of explaining her profession, and Bambi is attracted to her new client. 8:00 PM CT Showtime Women
14. 20/20. Africans with Albinism who are hunted in Tanzania because of certain racism. 9:00 PM CT ABC
15. Haven. Patients at a Haven clinic talk of a dark spirit that takes the lives of sick people before it’s their time. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
16. Chefs vs. City Washington, D.D. restaurants are featured with local chefs Terrell Danley and Ryan Gordon. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
17. Pillars of the Earth. As a result of his journeys, Jack has learned how to fulfill Tom Builder’s dream of a cathedral filled with light. Aliena tracks Jack by following the trail of his carvings. Waleran offers Philip a new position, but it means that Philip must always obey Waleran. Kingsbridge becomes prosperous again which infuriates Regan and William, who plan an attack that is met with resistance from Richard, Jack and Philip. 9:00 PM CT Starz
18. Pillars of the Earth. Season finale. Eight years later, Jack’s fixation with the cathedral leaves him little time or energy for anything else, while Aliena’s fixation with the distant Earldom of Shiring has married her to Alfred, a man she hates. Waleran and Alfred develop a plot to get rid of Jack for good and it seems to be working until evidence comes to light that makes all wrongs rectified. 10:00 PM CT Starz
19. Late Show With David Letterman. Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, and Robyn are the guests tonight. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – 20/20 Interview With a Serial Killer’s Daughter
Imagine growing up the daughter of a famed serial killer. Melissa Moore, daughter of the Happy Face Killer, talks on 20/20 tonight about her early life with her dad, and also discusses how she has dealt with the knowledge of what he has done, information also included in her book Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter. He’ll also be interviewed by phone. Catch up on other favorite shows at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Jenn Hobby of Q100 is guest cohost, and Hayden Christensen and Melissa Joan Hart are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. 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. 10:32 AM CT AMC
3. Duplex This is one of those little movies that you find on cable, then end up enjoying so much you watch several times. Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore star as a young married couple. 2:00 PM CT Comedy Central
4. NFL Football: Exhibition: Eagles at Bengals. Philadelphia at Cincinnati Bengals. 7:00 PM CT Fox
5. NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series in Bristol, TN. The Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. 7:00 PM CT ESPN
6. Dateline NBC. The death of a Canadian University student is investigated, showing her severe depression behind her bright future, which led to an online friendship that encouraged her to take her own life. Also included is the research of a woman who accidentally found suicide chat rooms online. 8:00 PM CT NBC
7. Eureka. The rivalry for Allison between Carter and Grant rises to new heights. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
8. Say Yes to the Dress. In the first half hour, an opinionated moms and brother come along on an indecisive bridge’s appointment, and another bride ends up flipping a coin over which gown to choose. In the second half hour, a cancer survivor finds the dress of her dress of her dreams that’s beyond her budget, and another disagrees with what her friends want for her. 8:00 PM CT TLC
9. Whale Wars. The Sea Shepherds adopt a new strategy to fight the Japanese whalers. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
10. 20/20 on WE. Murders within families are the focus, including a dead millionaire suspected of infidelity, and a rich businessman from Austin who was killed by a friend of his wife’s. 8:00 PM CT WE TV
11. Shameless. Stan steps up to hand everything when Yvonne is confronted by someone fro her past over a money matter. Frank picks up his efforts to win Liam and Stella back, and Mimi gets out of prison and tells Patrick how it’s going to be with them, but he’s not very agreeable. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
12. Flashpoint. After a high school athlete is kidnapped and beaten, he threatens to take his own life. 9:00 PM CT CBS
13. 20/20. The daughter of the man accused of murdering women in three different states through a five year span in the early ’90s discusses her early life with her father and how she has coped with what he has done. 9:00 PM CT ABC
14. Haven. Audrey must unravel a new mystery when a man’s body is bent out of shape. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
15. Left at the Altar. Men and women who were left at the alter discuss the events. 9:00 PM CT TLC
16. River Monsters: Unhooked. Behind-the-scenes as Jeremy goes after a 700-pound fresh water stingray in Thailand’s Mekong River. 9:00 PM CT Animal Planet
17. Chefs vs. City Baltimore restaurants are featured. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
18. Pillars of the Earth. Richard returns from war to find his sister penniless, with no more money to support his knighthood. Alfred offers himself to Prior Philip as master-builder. Aliena has to choose between her love for Jack and her oath to her father. Regan forces Waleran to speak to the King about William’s long-delayed Earldom. A disaster at Kingsbridge becomes a way for Waleran to remove Prior Philip from his position. 9:00 PM CT Starz
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Bachelorette Men Tell All
All the men return on The Bachelorette The Men Tell All tonight. Well, almost all. Two are missing, Justin and Frank, but you can bet that doesn’t stop the others from talking about them. Catch up on any episodes you may have missed at TV-Links. And watch 20/20 after with a behind-the-scenes look at The Bachelor.
1. Regis and Kelly. The guests today are Matt Bomer and Anne Heche. Syndicated, check local listings
2. Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! The movie adaptation of the popular Seuss story, starring the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. 9:45 AM CT OuterMax
3. The View. The guests today are The Disney Channel’s Imagination Movers. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. Romancing the Stone. This movie was on HBO hundreds of times after it first came out, and I think I watched it each and every time it was on. It’s what defines romantic comedies for me. 3:30 PM CT Encore Mystery
5. MLB Baseball: Tigers at Rays. Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays. 6:00 PM CT ESPN
6. The Bachelorette The Men Tell All. The men return and talk about the season, Ali, and each other. 7:00 PM CT ABC
7. Lie to Me. After a young woman dies at a gubernatorial campaign event, the Lightman Group gets asked to look into foul play scenarios. 7:00 PM CT Fox
8. Secret Life of the American Teenager. Amy offers her support to Adrian, Ricky looks for help from Ruben, and George sets u a romantic rendezvous with An. Michael Imperioli guest stars. 7:00 PM CT ABC Family
9. Behind the Music. A profile of Usher, as he talks about leaving home at age 15, his relationship with TLC’s Chilli his father ho abandoned him when he was young, his failed marriage, and Justin Bieber. 7:00 PM CT VH1
10. Last Comic Standing. The top five comics perform. 8:00 PM CT NBC
11. Good Guys. To catch mobsters who slipped through the system years ago, Dan goes undercover and inadvertently inspires two new groups of criminals who are even more dangerous. 8:00 PM CT Fox
12. The Closer. Brenda and Major Crimes get caught in a custody battle between a dying man and his drug addict ex as they investigate a suicide, and Pope continues to pursue the police chief position. 8:00 PM CT TNT
13. Intervention. A woman battles both an eating disorder and drinking problem. 8:00 PM CT A&E
14. Huge. The campers wonder what the choice of film will be on movie night, and Will isn’t happen with Ian choosing to sit with Amber during the movie, and writes a song. Chloe wants to confide in Trent. 8:00 PM CT ABC Family
15. Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County. This documentary explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the wealthiest regions of America. The parents of motel kids are often hard workers who don’t earn enough to own or rent homes. As a result, they continue to live week-to-week in motels, hoping against hope for an opportunity that might allow them to move up in the O.C.. 8:00 PM CT HBO East
16. Dateline NBC. A report on the Kyron Horman disappearance, with interviews with his family, including Kaine Horman speaking about the murder-for-hire plot his wife cooked up.. 9:00 PM CT NBC
17. 20/20. A behind-the-scenes look at The Bachelor, including interviews with past contestants. 9:00 PM CT ABC
18. Rizzoli & Isles. Jan an dMaura suspect a young boy may have died durng an attempted exorcism. Jane’s mother sets her up with a surprise date. Donnie Wahlberg guest stars. 9:00 PM CT TNT
19. Obsessed. A man who has a fear of fire keeps checking his stove and electrical outlets, and a woman is obsessed with cleaning her house. 9:00 PM CT A&E
20. Real Housewives of New Jersey. After hearing the premiere of Danielle Staub’s new single a few weeks back, her youngest daughter Jillian prepares for her big break to be debuted at her sister’s Sweet 16. But when she expresses a few insecurities, Danielle encourages her daughters to put themselves out there … whether it’s performing a song or pursuing a career in modeling. Teresa and Joe look forward to their 10th wedding anniversary. With all of the rumored money issues that the Giudice’s are experiencing, will she get the diamonds she’s been hoping for? 9:00 PM CT Bravo
21. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. The host heads to Kerala in southwestern Indian, and an Indiana actor invites him to visit the set of his action film.. 9:00 PM CT Travel Channel
22. Dance Your Ass Off. The contestants have a prom-theme party with Joey Fatone as guest judge. 9:00 PM CT Oxygen
23. Neighbors From Hell. Season finale. Balthazor runs into a man who also wants to demolish the drill, and they scheme together, but may inadvertently demolish something else. Many has a 15th birthday party and experiences an unusual mother-daughter event. 9:00 PM CT TBS
24. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Bill O’Reilly, Adam Shankman, and Lyle Lovett are the guests tonight. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Then Jensen Project
First of all, my apologies for having this daily list missing for the past two days. My server was down, thereby knocking me offline. But I’m back just in time to let you know about the TV movie The Jensen Project on NBC tonight, starring Kellie Martin, LeVar Burton, and Patricia Richardson, and airing in the Friday Night Lights time slot. If it does well, it could become a series. Catch up on the TV may have missed the past few days at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Nicolas Cage, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Pauly Delvecchio are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. The View. The guests this morning are Helen Phillips and Michael Ventrella from The Biggest Loser. 10:00 AM CT ABC
3. Mamma Mia! This movie, based on the music of ABBA is more enjoyable than you would imagine, and Meryl Streep is a better singer than you would imagine as well. 10:05 AM CT Cinemax East
4. Annie Hall. his movie when I saw it when it came out, yet I was only 12, on vacation in Florida, seeing it with my mom. I really should revisit it. Diana Keaton and Woody Allen play out their one-time real life romance here. 12:15 PM CT IFC
5. The Jensen Project. Two past members of a genius researchers’ secret society join their teenage to stop a former colleague gone bad and secure what could be deadly technology, strengthening their family bond along the way. 7:00 PM CT NBC
6. Wife Swap. The mother of a family the puts a great focus on etiquette and elegance for their girls switches places with the mom of a family that includes mud-racing tomboys. 7:00 PM CT ABC
7. Eureka. When the group gets back to present day Eureka, they discover that normal just left town. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
8. Say Yes to the Dress. One bride brings her fiancé and mom with to help her find her dress, another isn’t sure what look she wants to go for, and a third picks a dress her mom doesn’t like, then tries to make amends. 8:00 PM CT TLC
9. Whale Wars. One of Watson’s ships is destroyed by a collision with the Japanese. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
10. Shameless. All of Monica’s insecurities come rushing back when her mom pays a surprise visit, yet Joan ends up having Alzheimer’s and wants Monica’s help with something, but can’t remember what it is. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
11. Flashpoint. A young man and a baby are held hostage after a carjacking, and the SRU team tires to end it without anyone being harmed. 9:00 PM CT CBS
12. Dateline NBC. A series of social experiments that show how our eyes can play tricks on us. 9:00 PM CT NBC
13. 20/20. Prosecutors try to use forensics to prove a woman shot herself after she attacked her husband with a baseball bat. 9:00 PM CT ABC
14. Haven. Audrey must find the culprit who is committing dangerous acts around town, before she becomes the next target. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
15. Chefs vs. City. Kari Rich and Steve Pickett from San Diego compete through San Diego including the zoo, chicken and waffles, craft beers, and Thai food. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
16. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. The guests tonight are Craig Kilborn, Stephen Moyer, and The Swell Season. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – The Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Death
This is one of those where did the time go type of things. Honestly, does it seem like a year since Michael Jackson died? I mean, I know he died in June and all, but how is it June again already? Reflecting back on this past year without Michael, Katherine Jackson is interviewed on Dateline NBC tonight, and Larry King Live will have Jermaine Jackson on. ABC is also covering it on 20/20 tonight, but the interviews they have are with his costumers. Looking for more on Michael Jackson? Find it at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Bernadette Peters is guest cohost, and Cameron Diaz and Orianthi are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Sweet Home Alabama. Reese Witherspoon plays a fashion designer from New York that has to go back home to Alabama to dissolve her first marriage to a redneck before she can marry the much more suave Patrick Dempsey. 9:10 AM CT Starz East
3. The View. Rachel Harris is the guest cohost, and Jeremy Piven is the guest. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. The Color Purple. Steve Spielberg takes on Alice Walker’s novel, and includes an impressive lineup of stars, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey. 12:30 PM CT BET
5. Friday Night Lights. Eric comes to see that the difficulties with East Dillon aren’t only on the field, Jess needs to choose between Vince and Landry, Luke’s injury takes a lot out of him, and a decision that Riggins makes could backfire. 7:00 PM CT NBC
6. Wife Swap. The mom of a family that lives like pioneers with traditional familial roles swaps with the breadwinning mom of a family obsessed with modern technology. 7:00 PM CT ABC
7. Flashpoint. The SRU team uses a risky roadblock to rescue the children in a child custody battle that gets out of hand. 8:00 PM CT CBS
8. Dateline NBC. One year after her son Michael’s death, Katherine Jackson speaks out in her only television interview. A report on new developments in the investigation of QB Steve McNair’s murder are included as well. 8:00 PM CT NBC
9. 20/20. More coverage on the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. 8:00 PM CT ABC
10. Larry King Live. Tonight’s guest is Jermaine Jackson. 8:00 PM CT CNN
11. Say Yes to the Dress. In the first half hour, two brides bring in their extensive families, and another bride’s mom won’t leave under her daughter’s dress is fixed. In the second half hour, a look back on some of the more difficult brides in the show’s history. 8:00 PM CT TLC
12. Whale Wars. An ambush of a Japanese reconnaissance vessel. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
13. Shameless. Paddy wakes up disoriented and chained to a bed in a strange room with no memory of how he got there. Investigators place their focus on the Gallaghers, and Frank works on convincing Monica to charm them. Carl creates a test to determine Mickey’s sexuality, and Tom embarks on a last ditch effort get Debbie back. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
14. Miami Medical. A giant sinkhole opens op, trapping a construction worker. Serena and Dr. Kaye have an unexpected encounter. 9:00 PM CT CBS
15. Merlin. Morgause’s plan for revenge pushes Merlin’s loyalty to the limit. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
16. Battle of the Wedding Designers. A couple wants their ceremony to be traditional, yet their reception to a have a rock-and-roll theme. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
17. Ghost Stories. In the first half hour, it’s stories from Philadelphia’s Fort Mifflin, which factored into the American Revolution. In the second half hour, the USS Hornet aircraft carrrier is the focus, with its supposed ghost of a WWII Commander. 9:00 PM CT Travel Channel
18. Chefs vs. City. Chefs Gabriel Kapustka and Ryan McMullan are the challengers in Portland. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
19. Party Down. Season finale. Constance (Jane Lynch) is getting married, and she’s hired all of her best “Party Down” friends to make sure they attend. Roman takes an unplanned “trip,” that helps him understand everything and Ron, guided by Constance’s wisdom to “follow your heart,” makes a desperate bid for the love of Danielle, even though it may mean losing the job of his dreams, operations manager for “Party Down.” Plus Karma Rocket performs live! 9:00 PM CT Starz
20. Gravity. Season finale. Adam and Shawna have each other; Carla and her husband Ralph have each other; and Robert and Lily have each other. Lily also has the grand opening of her vintage clothing store. Miller has evidence that allows him to finally confront the man he believes is responsible for the greatest tragedy of his life. Much of this will be upended when unexpected tragedy strikes, regrettable words are spoken and Lily, Robert and Miller all find themselves on a collision course with a destiny none of them could have imagined. 9:30 PM CT Star
21. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Guests tonight include Cameron Diaz and Lee Dewyze. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight - Miley Cyrus In London
Miley Cyrus continues her attempt to separate herself more from her Hannah Montana alter ego, and to be seen as a more serious actor and perfromer on tonight’s Miley Chrus In London. I have to say she impressed me some in her movie The Last Song. Watch her Best of Btoh Worlds Concert Tour on TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Joy Philbin is guest cohost, and Miley Cyrus and Devo are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Pineapple Express. I don’t think I’ve seen Seth Rogen in a movie that I didn’t thoroughly enjoy, and this one is no different. James Franco co-stars, making it a great buddy movie. 9:40 AM CT Starz East
3. The View. Valerie Bertinelli and Bryant Gumbel are the guest cohosts, and Kyra Sedgwick is the guest. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. U.S. Open Golf: Second Round Play. Second-round play at Pebble Beach Golf Links.. 2:00 PM CT NBC
5. The Fly. Before this movie we didn’t care too much if a fly landed on our food. After this movie, the very idea is repulsing. 1:30 AM CT Encore Mystery
6. Friday Night Lights. Despite the face some doubt he can handle the role, Vince wins the QB spot in the team. Tami tries to help a grieving Julie, Riggins and Becky’s father have a run-in, Luke gets an injury, and Landry makes a move on Jess. 7:00 PM CT NBC
7. Miley Cyrus In London: Live at the O2. Miley Cyrus performs at the O2 Arena in London. 7:00 PM CT ABC
8. Flashpoint. A woman who was abducted fifteen years b efore by a bult leader robs a convenience store. SRU finds out the head of the cult has plans to murder all of his followers that day. 8:00 PM CT CBS
9. Dateline NBC. The Unsolved Case Squad is back to investigate a series of murders on California’s Gold Coast, and loved ones wonder if the three decades that have passed in a Utah cold case mean it will never be solved. 8:00 PM CT NBC
10. Larry King Live. Tonight’s guest is Joan Rivers. 8:00 PM CT CNN
11. Say Yes to the Dress. In the first half hour, a former customers comes back to the salon along with a finace who doesn’t like her dress, and a bride with stage IV cancer brings her fiance along so they can share itand Jaclyn looks for a wedding dress with her fiance servicing in Iraq. In the second half hour, a bride shops for her third wedding dress, and another comes back to try on her dream wedding dress. 8:00 PM CT TLC
12. Whale Wars. A butyric-acid attack against a whale reconnaissance ship that’s been tailing them is launched by the Sea Shepherds. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
13. Shameless. After Karen experiences a miscarriage, her relationship with Jamie suffers; Liam wins a modeling contest after Debbie enters him, and they try to keep the prize money and photos shoot a secret; and Tom and Stan’s prank war goes too far. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
14. Miami Medical. Boating accident victims are treated, as revelations about their private lives come to light, and Deleo’s brother visits. 9:00 PM CT CBS
15. 20/20. A report on Joran van der Sloot, the confessor to a peruvian murder, and who has also been linked to the Natalee Holloway case. 9:00 PM CT ABC
16. Merlin. Merlin sees a new side to Morgana when Mordred returns seeking her help. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
17. Battle of the Wedding Designers. A couple want their big day to reflect back on both their Greek and Italian backgrounds. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
18. Ghost Stories. In the first half hour, the Peter Shields Inn, which is supposed to be haunted by its original owner and his teenage son. In the second half hour, a Manhattan Bistro, haunted by a woman murdered there in 1799. 9:00 PM CT Travel Channel
19. Chefs vs. City. Chefs Carrie Mashaney and Jason STratton are the challengers in Seattle. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
20. Trinity. After another mysterious death on campus, Charlotte’s curiosity intensifoes. a professor search for a pendant that has gone missing, and a secret social society at the school experiences a power struggle. 9:00 PM CT Showtime Beyond
21. Party Down. When top college QB Cole Landry unexpectedly slips in the draft, rumors begin circulating that entangle Casey and Henry in the secret lives of college athletes. 9:00 PM CT Starz
22. Gravity. Carla celebrates two years since her suicide attempt with her husband and the support group. Robert and Lily have seemingly overcome all obstacles, allowing them to truly let themselves fall in love. 9:30 PM CT Starz
23. Late Show With David Letterman. Guests tonight include Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry Miller, and Fred Eaglesmith. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Small Sacrifices
Farrah Fawcett starred in the TV-movie Small Sacrifices years ago about Diane Downs, a mom who murdered her three children. Tonight on 20/20 they feature another of her children. This child was born a few days before Downs was sentenced for the murders. Only later in life did this woman learn who her birth mom really was.
1. Opray Winfrey. The guests today are Tome Cruise and Cameron Diaz talking about their upcoming movie, Knight and Day. Syndicated, check local listings
2. There’s Something About Mary. There’s also something about hair gel. 9:30 AM CT FX
3. Bonnie Hunt Show. Henry Winkler and Chef Art Smith are today’s guests. Syndicated, Check local listings.
4. Hotel for Dogs. Cute little movie about some orphaned kids who want to make good for their dog who isn’t allowed at their foster parents’ house and all the other orphaned dogs out there. 2:40 PM CT HBO Comedy East
5. Ellen DeGeneres Show. The guests today are Teri Hatcher, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche, and Paramore. Syndicated, check local listings.
6. Ghost Whisperer. Melinda tries to help a ghost who turns up alive, then gets herself mixed up in a revenge plot, finding enemies she didn’t know she had. 7:00 PM CT CBS
7. Friday Night Lights. After a West Dillon controversy, the Lions gain a star player; Eric tries to elevate the team’s spirit; Tami decides something that ruffles feathers; Matt has a run-in with a local artist; and Riggins gets new living arrangements.. 7:00 PM CT NBC
8. Wife Swap. The mom of an male-chauvinist led football-loving family switches places with a mom from a hippie family that honors creativity and individuality. 7:00 PM CT ABC
9. Smallville. Season finale. Pretending to be the Blur, Zod asks Lois to steal the Book of Rao from Clark; Clark refuses the full disclosure Lois asks for; Oliver goes missing while he and Chloe try to fight the Kandorians by connecting the Watchtower’s satellites again; Tess is seriously wounded after a confrontation with Zod; and Clark and Zod have a showdown battling for Earth. 7:00 PM CT CW
10. Biggest Loser: Couples. Miss the show this week on NBC? Catch the repeat here. 7:00 PM CT FLN
11. Live From Abbey Road. Interviews and performances from ‘Michael Buble’ and ‘Little Boots’ as well as the band ‘The Temper Trap.’ Buble’s interview includes this gem: “I’m not putting down artists that are contemporary artists, but how many songs by these contemporary artists do you think anyone will give a shit about? Do you think in 30 or 50 years or 90 years a kid is going to sit with his grandpa and go, ‘No really, my hump, my hump, my lovely lady bump. Grandpa don’t you love this shit?’” 7:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
12. Medium. Allison turns to a pig for help when an activist of an undercover animal rights group vanishes, and Marie’s birthday gift to Joe brings up questions. 8:00 PM CT CBS
13. Dateline NBC. A wife finds her husband shot to death in what looked like a robbery gone wrong, but during the investigation, she becomes the prime suspect. 8:00 PM CT NBC
14. Primetime: What Would You Do? Secnarios include an apparent battered woman out to dinner with a man with a bad temper, an irate mother ordering a child who is misbehaving out of the car, and a breat-feeding mother being harrassed by a restaurant manager. 8:00 PM CT ABC
15. Kitchen Nightmares. Chef Ramsay goes to a Sushi Ko in Thousand Oaks, CA, a family-owned place already in its second location. They are dealing with the breakdown of the family dynamic and a relative who has lost the passion he once had for cooking. 8:00 PM CT Fox
16. Stargate Universe. Members of the crew begin experiencing disturbing
hallucinations. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
17. Say Yes to the Dress. A bride who wants a sexy dress and lots of bling, and another who lost so much weight, she isn’t comfortable in her new body, and a woman with a limited budget and no idea what she wants. 8:00 PM CT TLC
18. Chandon Pictures. In the first half hour, Nick quits, leaving the team short-handed as they start shooting a training film, and Larraby writes a movie script. In the second half hour, Tom and Lucy hire a former rock star trying to Lure Nick back, and Larraby’s script draws widespread interest. 8:00 PM CT Sundance
19. Ricky Gervais Show. Topics include “Inside the Actors Studio,” donating organs, footwear for an Indian elephant, and scientists’ futile efforts to eradicate germs. 8:00 PM CT HBO East
20. Miami Medical. While the team cares for victims of a small aircraft crash and a motorcycle accident, they wait for news of one of their own. 9:00 PM CT CBS
21. 20/20. Rebecca Babcock discusses the legacy of her birth mother, Diane Downs, who was convicted of murerding her children. Babcock was born just before her birth mom was setenced for the murders, and she was put up for adoption. Downs was featured in the book and TV-movie Small Sacrifices which starred Farrah Fawcett 9:00 PM CT ABC
22. Merlin. Uther wages war on magic with the help of an infamous witch hunter. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
23. Four Weddings. A bride who is very meticullous has plotted out every minute of her wedding day, while another has left every bit of planning up to her mom and mother-in-law. 9:00 PM CT TLC
24. Private Chefs of Beverly Hills. The chefs cater to a group of teen moguls and highbrow food snows, and a woman hires a chef to help her make a meal for her husband and friends. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
25. Party Down. Funerals need to be catered too, right? “James Ellison Funeral” features special guest Loretta Devine at the funeral of a patriarch, which goes a bit awry when the deceased’s mistress arrives to pay her last respects. Meanwhile, Kyle (Ryan Hansen) is mesmerized by the possibility of learning the blues from a real bluesman. 9:00 PM CT Starz
26. Gravity. While Lily and Detective Miller begin to form a more personal relationship, her dream of having her own vintage clothing boutique is becoming a reality. Meanwhile, ophthalmologist Robert gets fixed up on a blind date as well as getting a visit from Miller who fears that his diminished vision is as a result of a more serious malady. Group member Jorge, who was suicidal because of his tragically small penis, decides to try his hand at stand-up comedy. This leads to a chance meeting with a woman who has a special interest in his “problem.” 9:30 PM CT Starz
27. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. The guests tonight are Donald Trump and the Jonas Brothers. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Small Sacrifices
Farrah Fawcett starred in the TV-movie Small Sacrifices years ago about Diane Downs, a mom who murdered her three children. Tonight on 20/20 they feature another of her children. This child was born a few days before Downs was sentenced for the murders. Only later in life did this woman learn who her birth mom really was.
1. Opray Winfrey. The guests today are Tome Cruise and Cameron Diaz talking about their upcoming movie, Knight and Day. Syndicated, check local listings
2. There’s Something About Mary. There’s also something about hair gel. 9:30 AM CT FX
3. Bonnie Hunt Show. Henry Winkler and Chef Art Smith are today’s guests. Syndicated, Check local listings.
4. Hotel for Dogs. Cute little movie about some orphaned kids who want to make good for their dog who isn’t allowed at their foster parents’ house and all the other orphaned dogs out there. 2:40 PM CT HBO Comedy East
5. Ellen DeGeneres Show. The guests today are Teri Hatcher, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche, and Paramore. Syndicated, check local listings.
6. Ghost Whisperer. Melinda tries to help a ghost who turns up alive, then gets herself mixed up in a revenge plot, finding enemies she didn’t know she had. 7:00 PM CT CBS
7. Friday Night Lights. After a West Dillon controversy, the Lions gain a star player; Eric tries to elevate the team’s spirit; Tami decides something that ruffles feathers; Matt has a run-in with a local artist; and Riggins gets new living arrangements.. 7:00 PM CT NBC
8. Wife Swap. The mom of an male-chauvinist led football-loving family switches places with a mom from a hippie family that honors creativity and individuality. 7:00 PM CT ABC
9. Smallville. Season finale. Pretending to be the Blur, Zod asks Lois to steal the Book of Rao from Clark; Clark refuses the full disclosure Lois asks for; Oliver goes missing while he and Chloe try to fight the Kandorians by connecting the Watchtower’s satellites again; Tess is seriously wounded after a confrontation with Zod; and Clark and Zod have a showdown battling for Earth. 7:00 PM CT CW
10. Biggest Loser: Couples. Miss the show this week on NBC? Catch the repeat here. 7:00 PM CT FLN
11. Live From Abbey Road. Interviews and performances from ‘Michael Buble’ and ‘Little Boots’ as well as the band ‘The Temper Trap.’ Buble’s interview includes this gem: “I’m not putting down artists that are contemporary artists, but how many songs by these contemporary artists do you think anyone will give a shit about? Do you think in 30 or 50 years or 90 years a kid is going to sit with his grandpa and go, ‘No really, my hump, my hump, my lovely lady bump. Grandpa don’t you love this shit?’” 7:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
12. Medium. Allison turns to a pig for help when an activist of an undercover animal rights group vanishes, and Marie’s birthday gift to Joe brings up questions. 8:00 PM CT CBS
13. Dateline NBC. A wife finds her husband shot to death in what looked like a robbery gone wrong, but during the investigation, she becomes the prime suspect. 8:00 PM CT NBC
14. Primetime: What Would You Do? Secnarios include an apparent battered woman out to dinner with a man with a bad temper, an irate mother ordering a child who is misbehaving out of the car, and a breat-feeding mother being harrassed by a restaurant manager. 8:00 PM CT ABC
15. Kitchen Nightmares. Chef Ramsay goes to a Sushi Ko in Thousand Oaks, CA, a family-owned place already in its second location. They are dealing with the breakdown of the family dynamic and a relative who has lost the passion he once had for cooking. 8:00 PM CT Fox
16. Stargate Universe. Members of the crew begin experiencing disturbing
hallucinations. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
17. Say Yes to the Dress. A bride who wants a sexy dress and lots of bling, and another who lost so much weight, she isn’t comfortable in her new body, and a woman with a limited budget and no idea what she wants. 8:00 PM CT TLC
18. Chandon Pictures. In the first half hour, Nick quits, leaving the team short-handed as they start shooting a training film, and Larraby writes a movie script. In the second half hour, Tom and Lucy hire a former rock star trying to Lure Nick back, and Larraby’s script draws widespread interest. 8:00 PM CT Sundance
19. Ricky Gervais Show. Topics include “Inside the Actors Studio,” donating organs, footwear for an Indian elephant, and scientists’ futile efforts to eradicate germs. 8:00 PM CT HBO East
20. Miami Medical. While the team cares for victims of a small aircraft crash and a motorcycle accident, they wait for news of one of their own. 9:00 PM CT CBS
21. 20/20. Rebecca Babcock discusses the legacy of her birth mother, Diane Downs, who was convicted of murerding her children. Babcock was born just before her birth mom was setenced for the murders, and she was put up for adoption. Downs was featured in the book and TV-movie Small Sacrifices which starred Farrah Fawcett 9:00 PM CT ABC
22. Merlin. Uther wages war on magic with the help of an infamous witch hunter. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
23. Four Weddings. A bride who is very meticullous has plotted out every minute of her wedding day, while another has left every bit of planning up to her mom and mother-in-law. 9:00 PM CT TLC
24. Private Chefs of Beverly Hills. The chefs cater to a group of teen moguls and highbrow food snows, and a woman hires a chef to help her make a meal for her husband and friends. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
25. Party Down. Funerals need to be catered too, right? “James Ellison Funeral” features special guest Loretta Devine at the funeral of a patriarch, which goes a bit awry when the deceased’s mistress arrives to pay her last respects. Meanwhile, Kyle (Ryan Hansen) is mesmerized by the possibility of learning the blues from a real bluesman. 9:00 PM CT Starz
26. Gravity. While Lily and Detective Miller begin to form a more personal relationship, her dream of having her own vintage clothing boutique is becoming a reality. Meanwhile, ophthalmologist Robert gets fixed up on a blind date as well as getting a visit from Miller who fears that his diminished vision is as a result of a more serious malady. Group member Jorge, who was suicidal because of his tragically small penis, decides to try his hand at stand-up comedy. This leads to a chance meeting with a woman who has a special interest in his “problem.” 9:30 PM CT Starz
27. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. The guests tonight are Donald Trump and the Jonas Brothers. 10:35 PM CT NBC
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What’s Hot On TV Tonight – March Madness Continues
We’re just in the beginning of our madness around here. We’re still in first round play. You thought I meant a different kind of madness? Well, it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been accused of that. Just ask my kids, but don’t ask them now. Ask them in a week after they spend Spring Break here with me.
1. Regis and Kelly. Edie Falco, Joseph FIennes are today’s guests, with Kyle MacLachlan as guest cohost. 12:20 PM CT Starz Kids & Family
2. Bride Wars. Starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway as best friends who fight over a wedding day and end up at war with each other and competing weddings, I expected it to be a little better. It’s the writing that kills this one. 10:35 AM CT WMax
3. NCAA Basketball Tournament:. First-round games in Buffalo, Milwaukee, Jacksonville, and Spokane. 11:10 AM CT CBS
4. Bonnie Hunt Show. Lisa Kudrow, Nick Kroll, and Laurie Ann Levin are today’s guests. Syndicated, Check local listings.
5. Ellen DeGeneres Show. Today’s guests are Taye Diggs, Chelsea Handler, Lacey Brown, and Constance McMillen, a high school student whose decision to take a female date to her prom led the school board to cancel it. Syndicated, Check local listings.
6. Pulp Fiction. Truly a classic. One of the coolest things for me has to be that no matter where you tune into the movie, see it through to the end, then wrap it around again from the beginning, it’s sill a complete story. Quentin Tarantino directs, with John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson starring, among others. 4:00 PM CT AMC
7. NCAA Basketball Tournament. First round games continue. 6:00 PM CT CBS
8. Who Do You Think You Are? Executive producer Lisa Kudrow explores her family tree, looking into dramas surrounding the Holocaust and a young Polish sailor. The journey takes her from L.A. to Eastern Europe. 7:00 PM CT NBC
9. Thin Ice. Part 1 of 2. Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Kurt Browning host a figure skating competition highlighting ten pro skaters competing as couples. Michael Weiss, Jamie Salé, and John Zimmerman are among the competitors. 7:00 PM CT ABC
10. Biggest Loser: Couples. Miss the show this week on NBC? Catch the repeat here. 7:00 PM CT FLN
11. Live From Abbey Road. Interviews and performances with the bands Green Day, Bat For Lashes and Starsailor. 7:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
12. Dateline NBC. Investigations into the deaths of two men and a young widow, and the murder earlier this year of an aspiring Playboy model. 8:00 PM CT NBC
13. 20/20. A report on a woman who was shot to death in her husband’s car following an argument in a nightclub. The coroner originally ruled suicide, but her parents won a wrongful death suit against her husband. 8:00 PM CT ABC
14. Kitchen Nightmares. Chef Ramsay heads to Mama Rita’s in Newbury Park, CA, and finds bad leadership. The owner may end up sacrificing a friendship to save the business. 8:00 PM CT Fox
15. Caprica. Daniel Graystone engages in a dangerous game to draw out his daughter’s avatar. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
16. Shameless. Season finale. An earth tremor sets off Monica’s water breaking as she goes into labor, and the shaking knocks Frank off his barstool and into a coma. 8:00 PM CT Sundance
17. Ricky Gervais Show. Topics include the meanings of certain idioms, Karl’s list of top 50 “Freaks of All Time”, New Year’s resolutions, and a Monkey News segment about a NYFD rescue. 8:00 PM CT HBO East
18. Life and Times of Tim. Lack of insurance brings Tim to New Jersey to see a doctor, and a self-medicating pharmaceutical sales rep gives him a ride back to New York. 8:00 PM CT HBO East
19. Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Sex, intrigue and betrayal permeate life at Batiatus’ Ludus as the triumphant Spartacus upsets the old balance of power while scheming by some behind-the-scenes players leads to tragedy. But it’s the sexual betrayals that cause the most uproar when rich women seek thrills from ever-ready gladiators doing their duty – all of them disguised by masks – engaging in a spirited Roman custom. However, when identities are revealed, death follows and spoiled rich girl Ilythia finds herself in a precarious, horrifying position for a woman of her status. 9:00 PM CT Starz
20. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Guests include John Cusack, Heidi Montag, and Barenaked Ladies. 10:45 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Behind the Scenes With The Bachelor
Okay, it’s sparking a little like some over-saturation by ABC of their Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. We had our Bachelor season, and it really didn’t turn out well for the fans, as we watched Jake Pavelka propose to Vienna Girardi. Then we watched the Bachelor that came before him, Jason Mesnick, get married to Molly Malaney. Can’t we just move on yet to Dancing With the Stars? Not yet jet. Tonight we have a special 20/20 going behind-the scenes with Jason’s ex, Melissa Rycroft as reporter, doing interviews with past Bachelors, Bachelorettes, contestants, couples, etc. Don’t we do that all the time on every After the Final Rose anyway?
1. Regis and Kelly. The guests today include Jennifer Aniston and The Script. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. The Forbidden Kingdom. Unbelievable marial arts with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. 10:10 AM CT The Movie Channel Extreme East
3. He’s Just Not that Into You. Relationships in the new millennium which take into account new technology and hardened attitudes. Just about any celebrity in his or her 20s or 30s costars. 12:25 PM CT HBO East
4. Bonnie Hunt Show. Sinbad and Jessica Szohr are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
5. Chuck. For his former commander, Casey takes off for a side mission, but treason lands him in jail. Chuck and Sarah work to get him out and restore his good name. Ellie is awarded a coveted scholarship, making Awesome efforts to protect her that much more difficult. 7:00 PM CT NBC
6. 20/20. The show goes behind the scenes of The Bachelor, including audition tapes and interviews from prior seasons. Melissa Rycroft acts as reporter, and among those interviewed are Dr. Travis Stork, Ryan Sutter and Trista Rehn, Andrew Firestone, Meredith Phillips, Charlie O’Connell, Bob Guiney, Deanna Pappas, and Byron Velvick. 7:00 PM CT ABC
7. Life Unexpected. After finding a condom in Lux’s room, Baze jumps to conclusions, then surprises her and Jones at the winter formal. Cate is a chaperone at the dance and isn’t ready for the bad memories that come flooding back. 7:00 PM CT CW
8. House. During a high school field trip, a senior blacks out and hallucinates repeatedly at the hospital. Taub complains about his personal life, and Wilson works on furnishing his condo. 7:00 PM CT Fox
9. Secret Life of the American Teenager. Ricky tries to get legal help for his joint custody efforts, while Adrian helps Amy prepare for court. George has a deadline for a wedding ceremony for Anne, Grace and Ben face a romantic evening, and Ashley thinks about taking the next step with Grant. 7:00 PM CT ABC Family
10. Animal Cops: Miami. Investigators help a family of dogs who have been neglected, as well as a pack of German shepherds who were left in the sun. 7:00 PM CT ABC
11. NBA Basketball. Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics. 7:00 PM CT ESPN
12. Rules of Engagement. When Jeff leaves for a getaway in Atlantic City, Audrey heaps on the guilt, but he finds she’s the one who has something to feel guilty about. 7:30 PM CT CBS
13. Trauma. Rabbit starts the forced counseling as things between him and Nancy heat up, and Marisa tries to get used to her new partner. 8:00 PM CT NBC
14. Gossip Girl. Rufus and Lily have concerns about Jenny’s relationship with Damien, and Chuck finds out thngs abou this possible mother, and Dan and Vanessa try dating others. 8:00 PM CT CW
15. 24. CTU is looking at a hostage situation as unexpected developments shock the Hassan family. Bauer and Ortiz work together, trying to protect New York, and parole officer Prady continues the investigation. 8:00 PM CT Fox
16. Larry King Live. Jesse Ventura and Todd Bridges are Larry’s guests tonight. 8:00 PM CT CNN
17. Law & Order. When Cutter’s mentor tries to overturn a hate crime verdict, he takes her on, while a secret from his past could affect the outcome of the trial. Amy Madigan and Anna Chlumsky guest star. 9:00 PM CT NBC
18. Damages. Patty and Ellen look for Carol Tobin, who is missing. Arthur Frobisher comes back to launch his new foundation. Ted Danson guest stars. 9:00 PM CT FX
19. Greek. Casey and Cappie go camping with his parents, and she sees their open attitude about his future. Rusty has a hard time choosing a date for a 1980s-themed party. 9:00 PM CT ABC Family
20. Kell On Earth. Stefanie, racked with nerves, backs Kelly into a corner about her workload and considers her future at People’s Revolution. Problems at the office cause Kelly to point her anger towards Andrew, and Kelly puts the works aside to spend more time with her daughter. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
21. True Life. Two young people gave major surgical procedures, including one who needs a new kidney, and another who needs a bone marrow transplant. 9:00 PM CT MTV
22. The Pacific. 10-pat miniseries about the Marines fighting th eJapanese in the Pacific during WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor. 9:00 PM CT MTV
23. Secret Diary of a Call Girl. In the first half hour, Belle hires a man’s services for the night to better understand the client/escort relationship and begins to feel guilty about cheating on Duncan … until she finds he spent time with Bambi earlier that night. In the second half hour, it’s the season finale, as a bombshell about Duncan and Bambi is dropped at their wedding, giving her a lot of dirt for the final cpter of her book. Ben also has a bombshell. 9:00 PM CT Showtime East
24. NBA Basketball. Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors. 9:30 PM CT ESPN
25. Be Good Johnny Weir. Back from Nagano, Johnny continues his training in the hopes of making the trip back to Japan for the Grand Prix Final, and finds out he makes it. He ramps it up in practice before leaving for Tokyo with Galina and Tara. Without the distraction of family members, Johnny is able to focus on training, and also becomes a mentor to a 16 year-old Russian who is also coached by Galina. Johnny’s short and long programs are among the best of his career, and reveal new depths of discipline. 9:30 PM CT Sundance
25. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Terry Bradshaw, Kara DioGuardi, and Ziggy Marley are tonight’s guests. 10:35 PM CT NBC