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 – Dateline NBC
In the five years Natalee Holloway has been missing, ther have been suspects, arrests, bribes, etc. The latest is the rumor that one of the main suspects in the case offered to show the parents where the body was, and that the FBI played a part in this. Dateline NBC will attempt to sort all this out tonight. Check out the 2009 movie based on this case at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. The guests today include Bruce Willis, Don Rickles, Brody Jenner, Corbin Bleu, and Michael Buble. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Jumanji. Great fantasy adventure movie for kids, starring Robin Williams and costarring Bonnie Hunt. 9:35 AM CT Encore East
3. The View. The guests today include Jadan Smith and Jackie Chan from The Karate Kid. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smitsonian. All your favorite museum exhibits are back, as well as Ben Stiller, and for a sequel, it almost measures up to the original. 10:50 AM CT Starz Kidz & Family
5. Karate Kid Marathon. Long before Jaden Smith, there was Ralph Macchio as the lonely outsider being kicked around by local bullies. Then along came the wise and martial arts proficient Pat Morita to show the young lad how to wax a classic car and with that, transformed him into the Karate Kid. The day the new Karate Kid premieres theatrically, Encore presents three from the original - Ralph Macchio and one from Hilary Swank. 4:50 PM CT Encore
6. Friday Night Lights. Julie and Matt make a decision concerning their relationship after attending a concert. Riggins and Lyla get back together, Vince finds a new talent, and Eric tries to create a game plan for facing a tough team. 7:00 PM CT NBC
7. World Cup Kickoff Celebration Concert. The night before the World Cup, Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira, Juanes, and others perform. 7:00 PM CT ABC
8. Flashpoint. A woman is kidnapped by a man insisting she’s his missing daughter, and the SRU team is tasked with rescuing her. 8:00 PM CT CBS
9. Dateline NBC. The latest developments in the Natalee Holloway case, including the arrrest of Joran van der Sloot. Alos, the victims of the Sedoa Sweat Lodge incident speak out. 8:00 PM CT NBC
10. Stargate Universe. Season finale. The crew of the Destiny faces a Lucian invasion. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
11. Larry King Live. Tonight’s guest is Kathy Griffin. 8:00 PM CT CNN
12. Say Yes to the Dress. In the first half hour, a bride who has tried on more than one hundred dresses at other stores, and another is unsure of her feelings for her dress at her first fitting. In the second half hour, it’s the top 10 most unforgettable moments as recalled by Randy and Nicole. 8:00 PM CT TLC
13. Whale Wars. After failing to elude pursuers, Watson makes a risky choice. The speedboat has to be docked again because of the faulty radar. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
14. Shameless. After Frank ignores her advances, Monica wonders if she’s losing her touch. Carl gets an STD and has to alert past sexual partners, Paddy goes after those who vandalized his son’s grave, Karen offers Mandy a bikini wax after hearing Mandy’s new beau say he doesn’t like hairy women, and Mickey’s relationship with the married couple hits a problem area because of the husband’s sexuality. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
15. Miami Medical. While exploring an underwater wreckage, Several divers get hurt, causing Serena to face one of her biggst fears. Deleo and Zambrano become curious about the new woman in Proctor’s life. 9:00 PM CT CBS
16. 20/20. A repot on the murder of a 3-year-old who had been sexually molested, with police suspecting her father. 9:00 PM CT ABC
17. Merlin. A rival king bent on war puts Arthur under a spell. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
18, The Rich Bride Poor Bride Guide. Provides viewers important tips and techniques to pull off the perfect wedding. The special is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of wedding planning from shopping for the perfect dress to selecting a cake suited to the couple’s theme. A highlight of The Rich Bride Poor Bride Guide are roundtable discussions with the series planners, and the return of five of the series’ most popular former couples, who share their experiences and give their words of wisdom to the soon-to-be-married couples. 9:00 PM CT Starz
19. Party Down. Roman (Martin Starr) is less than thrilled when he discovers the party is being thrown by his ’sell-out’ writing partner (guest star Paul Scheer) who hired him to rub his face in the sale of his new sci-fi script. 9:00 PM CT Starz
20. Gravity. Robert (Ivan Sergei) tries to get closer to Lily (Krysten Ritter) by introducing her to his mother (played by the amazing Jessica Walter). Miller (Eric Schaeffer) reveals a personal secret and his relationship with Robert hits a stumbling block. 9:30 PM CT Starz
21. Late Show With David Letterman. Guests tonight include Sean Hayes, Robert Klein, and Allison Moorer 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Dateline NBC
In the five years Natalee Holloway has been missing, ther have been suspects, arrests, bribes, etc. The latest is the rumor that one of the main suspects in the case offered to show the parents where the body was, and that the FBI played a part in this. Dateline NBC will attempt to sort all this out tonight. Check out the 2009 movie based on this case at TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. The guests today include Bruce Willis, Don Rickles, Brody Jenner, Corbin Bleu, and Michael Buble. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Jumanji. Great fantasy adventure movie for kids, starring Robin Williams and costarring Bonnie Hunt. 9:35 AM CT Encore East
3. The View. The guests today include Jadan Smith and Jackie Chan from The Karate Kid. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smitsonian. All your favorite museum exhibits are back, as well as Ben Stiller, and for a sequel, it almost measures up to the original. 10:50 AM CT Starz Kidz & Family
5. Karate Kid Marathon. Long before Jaden Smith, there was Ralph Macchio as the lonely outsider being kicked around by local bullies. Then along came the wise and martial arts proficient Pat Morita to show the young lad how to wax a classic car and with that, transformed him into the Karate Kid. The day the new Karate Kid premieres theatrically, Encore presents three from the original - Ralph Macchio and one from Hilary Swank. 4:50 PM CT Encore
6. Friday Night Lights. Julie and Matt make a decision concerning their relationship after attending a concert. Riggins and Lyla get back together, Vince finds a new talent, and Eric tries to create a game plan for facing a tough team. 7:00 PM CT NBC
7. World Cup Kickoff Celebration Concert. The night before the World Cup, Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira, Juanes, and others perform. 7:00 PM CT ABC
8. Flashpoint. A woman is kidnapped by a man insisting she’s his missing daughter, and the SRU team is tasked with rescuing her. 8:00 PM CT CBS
9. Dateline NBC. The latest developments in the Natalee Holloway case, including the arrrest of Joran van der Sloot. Alos, the victims of the Sedoa Sweat Lodge incident speak out. 8:00 PM CT NBC
10. Stargate Universe. Season finale. The crew of the Destiny faces a Lucian invasion. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
11. Larry King Live. Tonight’s guest is Kathy Griffin. 8:00 PM CT CNN
12. Say Yes to the Dress. In the first half hour, a bride who has tried on more than one hundred dresses at other stores, and another is unsure of her feelings for her dress at her first fitting. In the second half hour, it’s the top 10 most unforgettable moments as recalled by Randy and Nicole. 8:00 PM CT TLC
13. Whale Wars. After failing to elude pursuers, Watson makes a risky choice. The speedboat has to be docked again because of the faulty radar. 8:00 PM CT Animal Planet
14. Shameless. After Frank ignores her advances, Monica wonders if she’s losing her touch. Carl gets an STD and has to alert past sexual partners, Paddy goes after those who vandalized his son’s grave, Karen offers Mandy a bikini wax after hearing Mandy’s new beau say he doesn’t like hairy women, and Mickey’s relationship with the married couple hits a problem area because of the husband’s sexuality. 8:00 PM CT Sundance Channel
15. Miami Medical. While exploring an underwater wreckage, Several divers get hurt, causing Serena to face one of her biggst fears. Deleo and Zambrano become curious about the new woman in Proctor’s life. 9:00 PM CT CBS
16. 20/20. A repot on the murder of a 3-year-old who had been sexually molested, with police suspecting her father. 9:00 PM CT ABC
17. Merlin. A rival king bent on war puts Arthur under a spell. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
18, The Rich Bride Poor Bride Guide. Provides viewers important tips and techniques to pull off the perfect wedding. The special is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of wedding planning from shopping for the perfect dress to selecting a cake suited to the couple’s theme. A highlight of The Rich Bride Poor Bride Guide are roundtable discussions with the series planners, and the return of five of the series’ most popular former couples, who share their experiences and give their words of wisdom to the soon-to-be-married couples. 9:00 PM CT Starz
19. Party Down. Roman (Martin Starr) is less than thrilled when he discovers the party is being thrown by his ’sell-out’ writing partner (guest star Paul Scheer) who hired him to rub his face in the sale of his new sci-fi script. 9:00 PM CT Starz
20. Gravity. Robert (Ivan Sergei) tries to get closer to Lily (Krysten Ritter) by introducing her to his mother (played by the amazing Jessica Walter). Miller (Eric Schaeffer) reveals a personal secret and his relationship with Robert hits a stumbling block. 9:30 PM CT Starz
21. Late Show With David Letterman. Guests tonight include Sean Hayes, Robert Klein, and Allison Moorer 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Barbara Walters Interviews Sarah Palin
I’m sure she was writing as fast as she could, and that’s not meant as any type of slam at all, but doesn’t it seem that Sarah Palin’s ship has passed? I just really don’t care anymore, and certainly not enough to buy her book. It just seems had she churned out the book six months ago, I’d care a lot more. However, I do care enough to flip on 20/20 tonight to see Barbara Walters interviewing her.
1. Oprah Winfrey. Oprah will surely discuss her recent decision to stop doing the show in 2011, and also Ray Romano and Gabourey Sidibe guest. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. The Great Debaters. Denzel is terrific as always in this true story of an all-black college debate team trying to break out of the mold and be able to debate some of the larger all-white schools back in the 1930s. 10:00 AM CT Showtime2 West
3. Teen Wolf. A teenager finds out that the reason his body is doing all these weird things isn’t just puberty. 11:20 AM HBO Zone East
4. Bonnie Hunt Show. The guests today are Larry the Cable Guy, Nigel Lythgoe, and self help guru Paul McKenna. Syndicated, Check local listings. (more…)
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Starting Off Halloween a Day Early
It’s the Friday night before Halloween. I expected there to be a lot more Halloween flavor in today’s listings. We have that on a lot of the talk shows, and have a few specials, but only Ghost Whisperer and Medium seem to be putting special Halloween episodes out there, which I guess stands to reason. Medium looks to be the most interesting as Allison’s dreams has the cast in the middle of Night of the Living Dead.
1. Oprah Winfrey. The guest today is Lisa Niemi in her first interview since husband Patrick Swayze’s death. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Resurrecting the Champ. True story of a sportswriter who chances upon a homeless man claiming to be a previously famous boxer. He sees his story as the one that will finally have him make it big. 9:50 AM Encore East
3. The Martha Stewart Show. Martha throws the ultimate monster bash with Late Night lost Jimmy Fallon; Plus, Martha Reveals Thanksgiving Menus Sure to Please Turkey Lovers & Vegetarians Alike. Joining Martha In-Studio to Celebrate The Handmade and The Homemade: ‘Mad Men’s’ Christina Hendricks; Actress Susie Essman; CNBC’s Jim Cramer; Actor Anthony Anderson; Chef Emeril Lagasse; Comedian Steve Harvey; and more. Syndicated, check local listings.
4. Bonnie Hunt Show. The guests todayin the Halloween-themed show include Jamie Kennedy, Weird Creatures host Nick Baker, and the cast of Paranormal Activity. Syndicated, Check local listings.
5. Ellen DeGeneres Show. The guests today include Kellie Pickler, Rick Springfield, and Science Guy Steve Spangler on a Haloween-themed episode.. Syndicated, Check local listings.
6. Ghost Whisperer. The headless horseman of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow comes to life, haunting Melissa, and when the book shows up at Alden’s school, she’s afraid for him. 7:00 PM CT CBS
7. Law & Order. A murdered flashion-company ownder has detectives chasing the path of a photographer who shows them a website marred by threatening posts. 7:00 PM CT NBC
8. Supernanny. A household with 4-year-old and 7-year-old twins calling their parents names and demanding a sugary diet gets a lesson in disciplne. 7:00 PM CT ABC
9. Smallville. Oliver gets deouble-crossed by Mia, aka Speedy. He offers to train her to get her off the streets. Lois wants Clark’s help in landing a job as a TV host, but the station just wants to hire them as a team. 7:00 PM CT CW
10. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfman. A wolf expert and his girlfriend live among a wolf pack to better understand the species. 7:00 PM CT Animal Planet
11. DietTribe. They women are worried about their first time swimming in the ocean, and LaNessa has a chance to sing in front of others. 7:00 PM CT Animal Planet
12. Medium. Allison has dreams putting her in the middle of Night of the Living Dead, leading her to help solve the murder of a funeral director. Aida Turturro guest stars. 8:00 PM CT CBS
13. Dateline NBC. A well-liked man loses his wife and son on a family outing, but his best friend is afraid it might not be a mystery. 8:00 PM CT NBC
14. Ugly Betty. Marc is Betty’s temporary assistant while she works on a wrost jobs in NYC story, Hil could become a political liability for Archie’s campaign, and Natalie’s group leader is interested in Daniel. 7:00 PM CT ABC
15. Monk. Monk takes in the dog of a personal who has disappeared, as he sets out to solve the mystery. 8:00 PM CT USA
16. Stargate Universe. The ship’s water supply threatens to run out, leading Col. Young and Lt. Scott to go to a frozen planet looking for drinkable samples. The crew tries to catch an intruder. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
17. Larry King Live. Dan Aykroyd and Joan Rivers talk about ghost encounters, and professional ghost hunters discuss their line of work.. 8:00 PM CT CNN
18. MTV Ulalume: Howling at New Moon. Included are haighlights fromt the first Ulalume Music Festival. Perfomers include Paramore, AFI, Death By Sunrise, Asher Rother, and Kid Cudi. Pobert Pattinson and the New Moon cast appear as well. 8:00 PM CT MTV
19. NUMB3RS. An investigation at a decommissioned air base brings about suspicion of paranormal-like activity. 9:00 PM CT CBS
20. Jay Leno Show. John Cusack and Frank Caliendo guest, and Adam Corolla makes an appearance as well. 9:00 PM CT NBC
21. 20/20. The 1971 murder of a 13-year-old in New Hampshire, and the 1989 disapperance of a 14-year-old in Massachusetts are featured. 9:00 PM CT ABC
21. White Collar. Neal and Peter get involved with New York’s Fashion week to stop the selling of security that that is stored and woven into the fabric of a model’s dress. 9:00 PM CT USA
23. Sanctuary. A superhero who lack of finesse affects the team’s work is trapped by Magnus, and the discovert of an eggshell remnant has Will and Declan searching to see if the creature is still at large. 9:00 PM CT Syfy
24. Pitbulls and Parolees. Series premiere that follows California’s Villalobos Rescue Center, founded by a pit bull trainer, whose goal is to team rescued pit bulls with parolees. 9:00 PM CT Animal Planet
25. The Amityville Horror. James Brolin and Margot Kidder star in this horror movie back when they were really scary, instead of just big gore fests. 9:30 PM CT AMC
26. Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien. Guests include Susie Essman, pumpkin-grower Don Young, monster truck driver Dennis Anderson, and Alice In Chains are the guests. 10:35 NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – 20/20
Tonight 20/20 features of profile of actress Valerie Bertinelli, which is very timely after the recent admissions of her One Day at a Time costar Mackenzie Phillips’ admissions. What makes this really interesting, though, is the inclusion of old interview footage from 1985 with Bertinell’s then husband Eddie Van Halen.
1 Regis and Kelly. Anderson Cooper guest co-hosts, with Daniel Craig and Joss Stone as guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. St. Elmo’s Fire. Here’s an oldie but goodie they don’t repeat often. I haven’t watched it in awhile, but it’s probably one of the more dated Brat Pack movies. Interesting to see where their careers have gone since this. 11:00 AM CT WE
3. Smokey and the Bandit. It’s the original one with Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, and Sally Field. I used to watch this tirelessly on HBO. Jerry Reed drives the illegal merchandise in the truck, and Burt Reynolds runs interference in his sports car with girlfriend Sally Field next to him. 12:20 PM CT ActionMax East
4. Bonnie Hunt Show. The guests today include Kristen Bell and Dancing With the Stars pair Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Ballas. Syndicated, Check local listings. (more…)
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Country’s Night to Rock
If you like country music, this is your night. It seems that anybody who is anybody in country music is performing at the CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. Let me just throw a few names out there. Kenny Chesney. Kid Rock. Martina McBride. Sugarland. Brad Paisley. Taylor Swift. I’m not really even in to country music, and it’s enough to make me tune in.
1. Regis and Kelly. Nominations for the annual “Relly Awards” are announced with categories such as “Live Gone Wild and Best Regis. The nominees include Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, Amy Poehler, Kelly Ripa, and Regis Philbin. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Nights In Rodanthe. It’s the second movie for Richard Gere and Diane Lane together, as she stars as a woman taking care of a friend’s inn while debating where to go in her marriage and meets him, a doctor struggling with something on his mind as well. 9:30 AM CT Cinemax East
3. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Mel Gibson again stars as an actioner hero in a postnuclear time, going against Tina Turner in a “duel to the death” challenge. This character was America’s first introduction to the Aussie actor. 12:20 PM CT Retro
4. CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. Tonight’s performers include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldeann, Dierks Bentley, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Julianne Hough, Jamey Johnson, the Judds, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, John Rich, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Zac Brown Band. 7:00 PM CT ABC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Teen Heroism
It seems the best we have on network TV (read all we have in terms of new programming) are newsmagazine shows. Both Dateline NBC and 20/20 seem to have good ones. 20/20 features a story on teen heroism, a boy that sacrificed his own life jumping 65 feet from a cliff into chopping water to save a girl, and Dateline features updates on a plot that included an investment scam and a faked death, along with the disappearance of a groom on his honeymoon cruise.
1. Regis and Kelly. Guests today are Denzel Washington, Cloris Leachman, Whitney Port, Taylor Hicks, and Oscar Blandi. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Michael Cera plays his usual, a young guy with insecurities with great comic timing. He’s bemoaning the loss of a girlfriend, and doesn’t even realize who’s right next to him the whole time (Kat Dennings). 8:25 AM CT Starz West
3. The Princess Diaries. What girl doesn’t dream of waking up and finding out she’s a princess? A young Anne Hathaway and not so young Julie Andrews star. 10:45 AM CT Starz East
3. Smart People. Very well-acted movie with Dennis Quaid, Ellen Page, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Thomas Hayden Church, which has Quaid as a widowed English professor, and Page as his disapproving daughter. 2:45 PM CT Starz East
4. NFL Football: Exhibition: Patriots at Redskins. It’s a preseason game for New England and Washington. 7:00 PM CT CBS (more…)
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Football, Murder, and a Dangerous Liaison
Featured on Dateline NBC tonight is a Dangerous Liaison of sorts. Ex-Chicago Bears Player Shaun Gayle’s pregnant girlfriend is murdered, and Gayle’s ex is the one held in custody. Local sportscaster Bruce Wolf will be part of the story as well.
1. Regis and Kelly. Bette Midler is the guest co-host, and Adam Sandler guests. A grilling segment is included, as well as the conclusion of Top Dog Week. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Austin Power In Goldmember. Mike Myers is back as the British spy and brings Beyonce Knowles this time, before she became a Dreamgirl. 9:00 AM CT TBS
3. Surviving Suburbia. Steve’s commitment is questioned by Anne after he admits that a neighbor soon to be divorced flirted with him. Courtney and Henry fight for control of the TV downstairs. 7:00 PM CT ABC
4. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?. The contestants include a surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack, and a women who woke up from a coma after her family had taken her off life support. 7:00 PM CT Fox (more…)
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Are You Smarter Than Larry the Cable Guy?
I don’t know if I’m smarter than Larry the Cable Guy. I think to pull off that character, that he actually is really smart. You can see glimpses of it in the humor. It’ll be interesting then to see how he does tonight and how often he needs help from the 5th graders. Or will he chuck his own personal knowledge and just stay in character?
1. Regis and Kelly. Guests include Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Cavanagh. Also, a grilling segment and the end of Sleep Week. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Airheads. An up-and-coming rock group becomes desperate to have their music heard on the radio and holds a radio station hostage. Stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, and Michael McKean. How’s that for a talented group? 10:05 AM CT HBO Zone
3. Thelma & Louise. Mad at the men in your life? This movie will take care of that. 6:30 PM CT WE
4. Chopping Block. Another series finishing out what’s in the can after its cancellation. Tonight the couples prepare two services, breakfast and lunch. One couple becomes overwhelmed, and another gets a huge advantage by finding out who the food critic is. The teams will try to recreate one of Marco’s dishes. 7:00 PM CT NBC (more…)