What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Week 2 of Hot In Cleveland
Is Hot In Cleveland a hit? Last week it was the most-watched cable sitcom premiere ever. Will it hold that audience, or were people just tuning into see more Betty White? I think there will be many TVLand execs watching the ratings over the next few days to find out just that.
1. Regis and Kelly. Joy Philbin is the guest cohost, and Tom Cruise and Miranda Cosgrove are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. The View. Melissa Ehteridge is the guest cohost, and David Spade, Virginia Madsen, and Macy Gray are the guests. 10:00 AM CT ABC
3. The Dark Knight. The Batman film that earned Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar. I have to admit it was a good portrayal, although the thought of the Joker winning an Oscar is odd, if you haven’t seen the film. 12:30 PM CT 5StarMax
4. MLB Baseball: Tigers at Mets. Detroit Tigers at New York Mets. 6:00 PM CT ESPN
5. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Find out what happened to the zoo animals after they were stranded in Madagascar, picking up where the first movie left off. 6:30 PM CT Cinemax West
6. America’s Got Talent. The auditions continue, for two hours tonight. 8:00 PM CT NBC
7. So You Think You Can Dance. The top 10 dancers compete. 7:00 PM CT Fox
8. Are We There Yet? In the first half hour, Suzanne becomes a viral video hit when she’s caught dancing on camera, and Marilyn gives soul food lessons to Lindsey. In the second half hour, Lindsey steals her mom’s credit card to buy a sweater, and Kevin pretends to be sick to get a coveted baseball jersey. 8:00 PM CT TBS
9. Ghost Hunters Academy. Five cadets remain as the team visits an island Civil War prison. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
10. Dog the Bounty Hunter. Beth wants a romantic dinner on her and Dog’s anniversary, but Dog has to go handle a case . 8:00 PM CT A&E
11. Top Chef: Washington D.C. For their second test in D.C., the cheftestants have the important task of supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign to fight childhood obesity. The chefs must take over the cafeteria at a local school to create healthy, kid-friendly meals spending only $2.68 per child! And they get first-hand feedback when white House Assistant Chef Sam Kass serves as guest judge. 8:00 PM CT Bravo
12. Man v. Food. While in Cleveland, Adam visits the historic Westside Market, then stops at Steve’s Gyros stand for a taste of the “Jumbo Gyro” which is made up of over two pounds of savory spiced lamb and beef. At his next stop, Adam experiences an incredible, Hall of Fame-worthy sandwich: Cleveland’s legendary “Polish Boy” at Hot Sauce Williams. This delicious concoction features an all beef kielbasa topped with french fries, coleslaw, fried sausage, pulled pork shoulder, and hot sauce. Finally, Adam has a huge run-in with a grilled cheese sandwich at Melt Bar and Grilled. This behemoth sandwich is made up of over fourteen different cheeses, from American to Goat cheese, and everything in between. 8:00 PM CT Travel Channel
13. Fabulous Beekman Boys. Josh’s plans to celebrate his 40th at the farm are trumped by Brent’s agreement to host a different celebration – the first-ever wedding at The Beekman. Josh’s anger is overshadowed by sympathy when the ominous weather threatens to ruin the bride’s special day. Brent and Josh pitch in to help with the ceremony, and Josh confesses that his disappointment lies less in the fact that he didn’t get a birthday party, and more in that another couple is getting married at the Beekman before they legally can tie the knot themselves. 8:00 PM CT Planet Green
14. Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse cast, including Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Latuner, and Dakota Fanning, join Jimmy before their June 30 opening in theaters. 9:00 PM CT ABC
15. Cedric the Entertainer’s Urban Circus. Cedric is the emcee for this comedy special that includes Jerry Seinfeld, Russell Peters, Sommore, and JB Smoove. . 9:00 PM CT TBS
16. In Plain Sight. Mary watches over a teen witness, because her separated parents are too distracted by their own issues. Marshall thinks a witness could have betrayed his brother, and Brand helps Scott after he’s attacked. 9:00 PM CT USA
17. Hot In Cleveland. Joy tries to take advantage of her newfound appeal in Cleveland by dating a much younger man, but her new relationship ends up exposing an old secret. Meanwhile, Melanie encourages Elka to date again by helping her decide between a bevy of men. Victoria gets hooked on Big N Easy, where she goes for the savings and stays for so much more. 9:00 PM CT TVLand
18. Billy the Exterminator. Billy is on the hunt for a large snake at a horse farm’s pond, and he and Rick look into a golf course’s bee problem. 9:00 PM CT A&E
19. Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. Art and literature come together then the artists are tasked with creating inventive book cover art. Author/artist Jonathan San 9:00 PM CT Bravo
20. Toddlers & Tiaras. Following young beauty queens at an America’s Best Pageant. 9:00 PM CT TLC
21. Monsters Inside Me. A young hockey player is victimized by a brain-eating parasite, and a computer programmer loses control of his mind because of a parasite. 9:00 PM CT Animal Planet
22. Late Show With David Letterman. Adam Sandler and Bettye LaVette are the guests tonight. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – NBA Finals
This game decides it all. Boston Celtics or Los Angeles Lakers? L.A. has the home court advantage.
1. The View. Joe Scarborough and Stephen A Smith are guest cohosts, and Joanna Philbin and Kate Walsh are the guests. 10:00 AM CT ABC
2. U.S. Open Golf. First-round play. First-round play at Pebble Beach. 4:00 PM CT ESPN
3. Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night. An extra half hour of Jimmy before the last NBA Finals game. 7:00 PM CT ABC
4. Passport to Great Weekends. Sam travels to New Orleans checking on the progress after Katrina. 7:00 PM CT Travel Channel
5. 100 Questions. Charlotte goes out with a man who is so obsessed with her, he tattoos her face on his chest. Her friends help her lie to put an end to the relationship. 7:30 PM CT NBC
6. NBA Finals: Game 7: Celtics at Lakers. This game decides it all. 8:00 PM CT ABC
7. So You Think You Can Dance. The season’s first result show with one of the top 11 eliminated. Also, Usher performers and Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts perform a dance routine. 8:00 PM CT Fox
8. Burn Notice. At the docks, Michael takes on the mob, when a port worker is being threatened. Michael and Jesse find intel on an underground artillery operating there. 8:00 PM CT USA
9. Real Housewives of New York City. The conclusion of the season three reunion. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
10. Larry King Live. Dr. Jack Kevorkian is the guest. 9:00 PM CT CNN
11. Police Women of Memphis. Aubrey chases suspected street gamblers, Joy steps in when an aunt fights with a niece about a washing machine, Arica heads to a do mestic disturbance and finds a bloody crime scene, and Virginia arrests a suspected drug dealer. 8:00 PM CT TLC
12. Royal Pains. After he collapses, a movie star finds out what is ailing him is connected to what made him famous. Eddie tells his sons he’s staying in the Hamptons. Wrestler Big Show guest stars. 9:00 PM CT USA
13. Bethenny Getting Married?. With only 4 weeks left before the wedding the soon-to-be housewife realizes she needs to pass along some responsibilities to a wedding planner. Not used to giving up the power, will Bethenny be able to let someone other than herself take the reins and trust the wedding planner will give her the wedding of her dreams? 9:00 PM CT Bravo
14. Mall Cops: Mall of America. In the first half hour, security has to consider closing early for the first time with a threatening winter storm, and the food court closes because of a fire hazard. In the second half hour, the U.S. Women’s Olympic hockey team roster is announced, and mall cops help lost children, search for missing cars, and stop a fight. 9:00 PM CT TLC
15. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Tonight’s guests are Jonah Hill, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Punch Brothers. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Betty White In Hot In Cleveland
Betty White is certainly the woman of the hour, at 88 years old. She revived her career with a Super Bowl commercial, that led to a Facebook campaign to get her to host Saturday Night Life, and to her being cast in TV Land’s Hot In Cleveland debuting tonight. Additionally is the unfortunate news that she’s the last surviving Golden Girl. I’ve got hopes for this series.
1. Regis and Kelly. Carrie Ann Inaba is the guest cohost, and Lisa Kudrow, David James Elliott, and Charice are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Hancock. Will Smith plays an anti-super hero of sorts. He doesn’t do things the right way, but it gets the job done. Jason Bateman plays a publicist that tries to make over his image. Charlize Theron stars as well. 9:00 AM CT Encore East
3. The View. Bryant Gumbel is the guest cohost, and Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick are the guests. 10:00 AM CT ABC
4. The Dark Knight. The Batman film that earned Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar. I have to admit it was a good portrayal, although the thought of the Joker winning an Oscar is odd, if you haven’t seen the film. 12:30 PM CT 5StarMax
5. MLB Baseball: Phillies at Yankees. Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees. 6:00 PM CT ESPN
6. TV’s Greatest Surprises: A Paley Center for Media Special. Jeff Probst hosts this countdown of the the thirty biggest surprises on TV. Includes Tina Fey, Ellen DeGeneres, Howie Mandel, Arsenio Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Julie Chen, and Regis Philbin. 7:00 PM CT CBS
7. So You Think You Can Dance. The top 11 dancers compete for the first time. 7:00 PM CT Fox
8. America’s Got Talent. The auditions continue. 8:00 PM CT NBC
9. Are We There Yet? In the first half hour, Kevin wants to care for the rat that is lost in the home, and an ex comes between Lindsey and Gigi. In the second half hour, Suzanne isn’t very happy about Nick watching a game at a sports bar known for its hot waitresses, and the kids want more allowance, but don’t want to do more chores. 8:00 PM CT TBS
10. Ghost Hunters Academy. The cadets investigate the Mark Twain House before a shocking elimination. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
11. Dog the Bounty Hunter. Dog helps the police look for a fugitive teen, and his daughter insists on contributing to the search.. 8:00 PM CT A&E
12. Top Chef: Washington D.C.. Season premiere. We welcome back our favorite epicures Padma, Tom, Gail and new series-regular Eric Ripert to the Judges Table. 17 new cheftestants from all over the nation will gather in our capitol to compete head-to-head for a $125,000 prize and the title of Top Chef. 8:00 PM CT Bravo
13. Man v. Food. Season premiere. In the first half hour, Adam will experience the best taco in San Diego at Licha Libre and a burrito full of… french fries? After that, he visits Phil’s BBQ and tastes a tri-tip signature sauce that changes flavor as he eats. At his final stop, Adam will be taking on the Broken Yolk Iron Man Challenge at the Broken Yolk Cafe. In the second half hour, Adam will head to Boulder, Colorado and Adam eat the Grand Sicilian pizza at Beau Jo’s. After that, Adam faces the legendary Saddleback Pancakes at The Buff Restaurant, then attempt the Wing King Challenge at The West End Tavern. 8:00 PM CT Travel Channel
14. Fabulous Beekman Boys. Series premiere. In the first half hour, the Beekman boys bring home a pair of baby pigs. Josh asks Brent to come into the city for the first reading of his new book, but Brent is busy with the business. In the second half hour, In order to bring attention and business to Sharon Springs and the Beekman brand, Brent plans a Harvest Weekend at the Beekman property and gets stressed out about the event and poor attendance. 8:00 PM CT Planet Green
15. Happy Town. Evidence connects John Haplin to the Friddle murder; Tommy has a nightmare about his friendship with Big Dave; Merritt woos Peggy Haplin; Henley turns to Greggy when she wants to ger her money back and the goat’s head hammer; and Georgia and Andrew have a rough time with Handsome Dan. 9:00 PM CT ABC
16. Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. In the first half hour, a big wedding is upended by an unforeseen development, and Reggie proposes to Cora. In the second half hour, teh weding is postponed because of the near death experience, and Cora accepts a job offer in Texas which affects her engagement plans with Reggie. 9:00 PM CT TBS
17. In Plain Sight. Mary’s witness, a homeless man, struggles with the program, and she helps him find his parents, but the search isn’t without its problems. Scott asks to borrow even more money. 9:00 PM CT USA
18. Hot In Cleveland. Series premiere. A group of friends are headed to Paris, but their plane lands them in Cleveland, where they decide to stay. 9:00 PM CT TVLand
19. Billy the Exterminator. Billy takes care of a bat problem, and he and Rick handle a wasp infestation at a hospital. 9:00 PM CT A&E
20. Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. The artists must turn items found at an appliance garbage dump into works of art. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
21. Toddlers & Tiaras. Following young beauty queens at a pageant in Nashville where the director can’t be found. 9:00 PM CT TLC
22. Monsters Inside Me. Parasites invading people. 9:00 PM CT Animal Planet
23. Late Show With David Letterman. John Goodman, Emeril Lagasse, and Deer Tick are the guests tonight. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – So You Think You Can Dance Final 11!
It’s a chance to meet the top 11 of season seven of So You Think You Can Dance before the competition officially starts. I’m guessing this means they’ll all be seen dancing in their native style like last season. And frankly, from the talent we’ve already seen, it’s going to be good season.
1. Regis and Kelly. Mark Consuelos guest hosts, with Bradley Cooper and Christina Aguilera as the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Bolt. Surprisingly a really good animated film with a definite message of Hollywood with John Travolta providing the voice of a dog who is the star of his own TV show, and Miley Cyrus providing the voice of his female human costar. 10:00 AM CT Encore East
3. Weekend at Bernie’s. Yeah, it’s silly, but sometimes you just have to laugh your ass off, and this is the movie to do it with plenty of sight gags and slapstick. 12:05 PM CT Retro
4. Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night. A special Jimmy Kimmel as he looks forward to the upcoming NBA finals game with his guests Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, all from the new film Grown Ups. 7:00 PM CT ABC
6. Weird, True & Freaky. Rituals all over the world are featured. 7:00 PM CT Animal Planet
6. 100 Questions. Charlotte tries to attract the attention of a guy she’s falling for, and Mike continues to try to scare Leslie. 7:30 PM CT NBC
7. NBA Finals: Game 4: Lakers at Celtics. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1. 8:00 PM CT ABC
8. So You Think You Can Dance. Meeting the top 11. 7:00 PM CT Fox
9. Burn Notice. Michael helps another burned agent who has vengeful drug traffickers on his tail. Coby Bells joins the cast.. 8:00 PM CT USA
10. First 48. A mother is shot to death in a car while her kids are in the back, and on a grandmother’s porch, four cousins are gunned down. 8:00 PM CT A&E
11. Real Housewives of New York City. Part 1 of 2 of the season three reunion. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
12. Police Women of Memphis. Aubrey is the officer on call for a shooting, Virginia stops a neighborhood fight, and Arica is hit on by a suspect wearing only underwear. 8:00 PM CT TLC
13. Royal Pains. A condition rleated to a recent heartbreak lands Ms. Newberg’s stepdaught in the hospital, and Divya tries to make things more interesting with Raj 9:00 PM CT Bravo
14. Bethenny Getting Married?. Series Premiere. Bethenny Frankel keeps the cameras rolling as she launches the next chapter of her life – marriage and a baby. Watch what happens as she plans her future with fiancé Jason Hoppy while trying to juggle her burgeoning business. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
15. Mall Cops: Mall of America. In the first half hour, a charity dog walk cancels the no-pets rule, a trash can fire threatens everyone’s safety, and a customer believes there’s some discrimination going on. In the second half hour, Governor Tim Pawlenty makes an appearance and causees a bomb scare, and thousands flock to the mall to meet a celebrity chef. 9:00 PM CT TLC
16. Late Show With David Letterman. Tonight’s guests are Harry Connick Jr. and Jaden Smith. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Stanley Cup Finals
With Chicago up 3-2 in the series, are they going to win it all tonight, or is Philadelphia going to push it to a winner-take-all game 7? Chicago hasn’t won the Cup since 1961 while Philadelphia last did it in 1975. Will they be celebrating in the Windy City tonight?
1. Regis and Kelly. Jerry Seinfield, Liam Neeson, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, and Taio Cruz are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Back in 1988, the merging of live action and animation was very unique. 9:45 PM HBO2 West
3. Mrs. Doubtfire. This is fun no matter how many times you’ve seen it. 2:30 AM CT Encore Love
4. Stanley Cup Finals: Game 6: Blackhawks at Flyers. Chicago is up 3-2. 7:00 PM CT NBC
5. So You Think You Can Dance. The second round of Las Vegas callbacks. 7:00 PM CT Fox
6. Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. In the first half hour, CJ isn’t happy when Malik’s partner in crime shows up, and Curtis sets up a barbershop in the backyard. In the second half hour, Traci’s unexpected visits are scrutinized, and Curtis becomes CJ and Janine’s babysitter. 7:00 PM CT TBS
7. CMT Music Awards. Kid Rock hosts, and Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban are scheduled to perform. 7:00 PM CT CMT
8. MLB Baseball: Cubs at Brewers. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers. 7:00 PM CT ESPN
9. Are We There Yet? Series premiere. Nick tries to help his mom bond with his stepkids. In the second half hour, Nick doesn’t understand Kevin’s appreciation for soccer, and Suzanne snoops on Lindsey’s Internet activities. 8:00 PM CT TBS
10. Ghost Hunters Academy. Only seven cadets remain. Who will be the next to be dismissed? 8:00 PM CT Syfy
11. Dog the Bounty Hunter. Dog is led through some of the more obscure areas of Hawaii in his pursuit of a fugitive. 8:00 PM CT A&E
12. Larry King Live. The guests tonight are Jesse Ventura and Oliver Stone. 8:00 PM CT CNN
13. Man v. Food. Adam Richman takes on a 48 oz. steak at Shula’s Steakhouse. 8:00 PM CT Travel Channel
14. Happy Town. Tommy gets pressure to find the Magic Man, Rachel is asked byJohn Haplin to discuss her experience, Rachel finds out a secret from Merritt Grieves, Det. Hobbes thinks Greggy Stiviletto knows why Our Daily bakery turned up a load of bread with a severed hand, Henley and Peggy Hapline exchange a hammer for money, and Georgia and Andrew’s day takes a surprising turn. 9:00 PM CT ABC
15. Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. In the first half hour, Gorden airs his true feelings for Cora, and Derek and his frat brothers hang out at Brown Meadows when their frat house is fumigated. In the second half hour, Cora would have to relocate to another city to take advantage of a lucrative job offer, and Joaquin tapes things he shouldn’t with his new video camera. 9:00 PM CT TBS
16. In Plain Sight. Mary is frustrated when a witness with Asperger’s won’t testify against a friend. Marshall and Stan try to stop a key witness from being deported, and Brandi gets completely honest abot her investment plan with Scott. 9:00 PM CT USA
17. How’d You Get So Rich? Joan Rivers meets five mega millionaires who reveal the excessive and outrageous ways they spend their fortunes! Jamie McDonnell, a high school dropout who was smart enough to invent a do-it-yourself home Mold Test Kit; a Las Vegas “Zen Decorator” who shows off his $40 million collection of arts & antiques; a guy who spent his fortune on his house and has celebrity neighbors such as Keanu Reeves & Leonardo DiCaprio; “florist to the stars” Preston Bailey who grew up in Panama in a house with no hot water and an outdoor bathroom, then was the designer for Oprah Winfrey’s 50th birthday party; and Bruno & Kyara Mascolo who built the Bed Head beauty brand into an empire and sold it for $416 Million! 9:00 PM CT TVLand
18. Billy the Exterminator. Billy takes care of a lakeside home snake infestation, and he and Rick handle a red wasp problem that threatens Rick, who is allergic. 9:00 PM CT A&E
19. Top Chef Masters. After a grueling season of out-of-the-ordinary challenges, three accomplished chefs –Rick Moonen, Susur Lee & Marcus Samuelsson stand to face their final challenge, but only one chef can be crowned the prestigious title of “Top Chef Master.” 9:00 PM CT Bravo
20. Toddlers & Tiaras. Series Premiere. Following young beauty queens at a pageant in Paragould, Arkansas. 9:00 PM CT TLC
21. Monsters Inside Me. Season premiere. A dance instructor finds out there are decaying worms in her colon, and a scientist finds worms in his skin and eyes. 9:00 PM CT Animal Planet
22. The Challenge: Fresh Meat II. Series finale. It’s a race for the $300,000 grand prize. 9:00 PM CT MTV
23. Bridal Bootcamp. Series premiere. Brides-to-be get fit. Tonight, two war it out, two go to a hospital, and one team takes an early lead. 9:00 PM CT VH1
24. Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Adam Sandler, Rachel Maddow, and OK Go are the guests tonight. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – NBA FInals, Celtics at Lakers
It’s night one of the NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Boston Celtics. L.A. is coming into it having not lost a postseason game on their home court for the past eight times. And all this is after a special hour with Jimmy Kimmel. If you watch the finals and miss your regular programming, catch up on TV-Links.
1. The View. Margaret Cho, Brooke Elliott, Kristen Chenoweth, and Sean Hayes are the guests today. 10:00 AM CT ABC.
2. Now and Then. Four childhood friends get back together again as adults and reflect back on the fun they had as preteen girls. Demi Moore, Rosie O’Donnell, Rita Wilson, and Melanie Griffith star as the adult friends. But the best part of the movie just might be the soundtrack. 11:00 AM CT Encore East
3. 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. 1:30 PM CT AMC
4. Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night. A special Jimmy Kimmel as he looks forward to the upcoming NBA finals game. His guest tonight is Russell Brand. 7:00 PM CT ABC
5. So You Think You Can Dance. The fifth and sixth rounds of auditions. 7:00 PM CT Fox
6. Weird, True & Freaky. Rituals all over the world are featured. 7:00 PM CT Animal Planet
7. 100 Questions. Charlotte isn’t comfortable around Mike’s new girlfriend, and Leslie is consumed with a pair of boots. 7:30 PM CT NBC
8. NBA Finals: Game 1: Celtics at Lakers. Defending champs Los Angeles, with a postseason eight game home winning streak, host Boston in game 1. 8:00 PM CT ABC
9. Burn Notice. Season premiere. A lawyer wants to be protected from a biker, and Michael tries to stop a terrorist threat, getting help from an unexpected partner. 8:00 PM CT USA
10. First 48. Updates on past cases. 8:00 PM CT A&E
11. Police Women of Memphis. Virginia is called to a gang shooting, Aubrey deals with a drunk causing a disturbance, Joy follows to suspects who are fleeing, and Arica stops a man accused of stealing a car. 8:00 PM CT TLC
12. Royal Pains. Season premiere. The son of an inventor wants to break away fro his dad, but it turns dangerous. Jill’s mentor wants her fired. Marcia Gay Harden guest stars. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
13. Real Housewives of New York City. Season finale. Jill and Bethenny try to put their feud in the past, LuAnn performs at a record-release party, but it’s her new French boyfriend who proves more interesting. Romona renews her vows with Mario. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
14. Mall Cops: Mall of America. In the first half hour, Sarah Palin visits the Mall of America. In the second half hour, the mall hosts the New Moon premiere. 9:00 PM CT TLC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – So You Think You Can Dance
I know American Idol has been done and over for a week and it’s time for the dancing instead of singing, but I’m still missing my Idol. Nevertheless, I’ll be front and center on the couch tonight watching So You Think You Can Dance’s auditions as they move on to Chicago and L.A. I’ll also be watching night two of auditions on America’s Got Talent. If you missed the first night of either of these shows, catch up on TV-Links.
1. Regis and Kelly. Mark Feuerstein and Crystal Bowersox are the guests. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. The Happening. Mark Wahlberg stars as a high school science teacher escaping an illness that is attacking the popular of the country along with his wife, John Leguizamo, and Leguizamo’s daughter. 12:20 PM CT @Max
3. The Flamingo Kid. Matt Dillon’s table manners here are what I will always remember about this movie. He stars as a cabana boy who gets a shot to hang with the rich folks he usually serves. 12:05 PM CT Starz Edge
4. So You Think You Can Dance. Auditions in Chicago and Los Angeles. 7:00 PM CT Fox
5. Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. Series premiere. In the first half hour, Calvin takes on two jobs, and Janine gets a promotion. In the second half hour, Big Jesse comes back and starts to get closer to Ella, making Curtis jealous; and Malik hands out with the wrong crowd, meaning some not so pleasant circumstances. 7:00 PM CT TBS
6. MLB Baseball: Reds at Cardinals. Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. 7:00 PM CT ESPN
7. America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel was great last night joining the judges’ table. Tonight the auditions move on to Dallas. 8:00 PM CT NBC
8. Are We There Yet? Series premiere. Based on the film of the same name. In the first half hour, Nick thinks the kids don’t love him, and Suzanne adds a hyphen to her name. In the second half hour, Suzanne’s credit issues come into the fold as the family needs to get a new van because of Nick’s job. 8:00 PM CT TBS
9. Ghost Hunters Academy. Season premiere. A new class of Cadets’ first day on the job. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
10. Dog the Bounty Hunter. A fugitive has a connection with Dog’s family, and Dog looks for a gift for his daughter’s birthday. 8:00 PM CT A&E
11. Happy Town. Rachel disappears and everyone blames it on the Magic Man. Tommy makes an unlikely ally in his search for Rachel; Handsome Dan announces his plans to leave town; Greggy Stiviletto gives Henley’s thinks back to her, then she blackmails the town’s “first family;” and finds evidence that could lead to good news. 9:00 PM CT ABC
12. Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. In the first half hour, Derek gets a job after he loses his scholarship, and Joaquin finds a new persona to impress a girl at school. In the second half hour, Brianna gets romantic feelings for a bad boy, and Cora is asked to teach sex ed. 9:00 PM CT TBS
13. In Plain Sight. A woman wants to escape her family that is involved in organized crime, but a secret from her past puts a damper on that, leading her to turn to Mary for help. 9:00 PM CT USA
14. How’d You Get So Rich? Joan Rivers heads to the Hamptons to visit the self-proclaimed “#1 King of fun,” Stuart Rahr. He dropped out of NYU law school to help save his father’s mom and pop pharmacy and turned it into a $5 Billion a year business! Also, a former “Ball Girl” for the Oakland A’s named Debbi Fields — aka Mrs. Fields – fetched foul balls for five bucks an hour in order to buy ingredients for her much loved cookies. 9:00 PM CT TVLand
15. Billy the Exterminator. In the first half hour, Billy helps an animal control ffoicer catch a snake, then tends to a roach infestation. In the second half hour, Billy and Rick take care of a wasp infestation, then try to catch a squirrel in an attic. 9:00 PM CT A&E
16. Top Chef Masters. The remaining four chefs’ sense of humor is put to the test when they all take a trip to the famous improv comedy club “the Groundlings”. But it is not all fun and laughter when the chefs find out that they must integrate a little improv into their food: how will they fare when they are given 3 words of inspiration from which to create a cohesive dish? 9:00 PM CT Bravo
17. Toddlers & Tiaras. Series Premiere. Following young beauty queens at the Le Maison de Paris pageant. 9:00 PM CT TLC
18. The Challenge: Fresh Meat II. Remaining players fight for a spot in the finale, with a shocking twist deciding it. 9:00 PM CT MTV
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – So You Think You Can Dance
The night after we drown a new American Idol, we always start off our So You Think You Can Dance season. It’s a very different show this season, with different rules, as 10 All Stars come back to dance with 10 contestants, but not until we get through the auditions. Tonight we’ll be in two audition cities, Los Angeles and New York. If you want to refresh yourself on who these All Stars are, you can watch the previous six seasons at TV-Links, and read my interview with Lauren Gottlieb to see how these new rules are going to work.
1. Regis and Kelly. Sarah Jessica Parker and the Dancing With the Stars’ runners-up are the guests today. Syndicated, check local listings.
2. Kung Fu Panda. A panda is chosen to succeed a martial arts master, and has to depend on the other disciples to learn the trade in a matter of days. Stars Jack Black, Jackie Chan, and Dustin Hoffman. 11:05 AM CT AMax East
3. Pretty In Pink. Jon Cryer steals the show here as Molly Ringwald’s best friend, Ducky, who has great taste in music. 2:00 PM CT VH1
4. Ellen DeGeneres Show. The guests today include Ashton Kutcher and Chely Wright, and the the So You Think You Can Dance All Stars will be around to dance with Ellen. Syndicated, check local listings.
5. FlashForward. Season finale. Everyone waits to see if the flash-forward visions are going to come to fruition. Mark finds out the date of the next blackout, and Simon and Demetri try to stop it. 7:00 PM CT ABC
6. So You Think You Can Dance. Season premiere. The dance auditions officially begin. 7:00 PM CT Fox
7. 100 Questions. Season premiere. This series a woman who who answers one question at a time, reflecting on the past, as she fills out a 100 question survey for a dating service. . 7:30 PM CT NBC
8. Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque. Ben Affleck presents Matt Damon with the 24th American Cinematheque Award, and Jimmy Kimmel hosts. Clint Eastwood, Charlize Theron, and Don Cheadle will be there, and Bill Clinton provides a recorded message. 8:00 PM CT ABC
9. NBA Playoff: Game 5: Suns at Lakers. Phoenix and Los Angeles are tied 2-2 in this series. 8:00 PM CT TNT
10. First 48. Detectives from Louisville look into the shooting deaths of man and his paralyzed mother. 8:00 PM CT A&E
11. Police Women of Memphis. Season premiere. We move to Memphis this time, as one deputy helps a teenager who has been shot, and another vinds drugs on a passenger during a traffic stop. 8:00 PM CT TLC
12. Real Housewives of New York City. The housewives are still on t heir getaway in the Virgin Islands, but Kelly ends up leaving in the middle of the night. Unexpected guests arrive, but they don’t get welcomed warmly. Jill attempts a reconciliation with Ramona and Bethenny. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
13. Mall Cops: Mall of America. Series premiere. In the first half hour, Security guards are patrolling on Black Friday, and deal with a shoplifting ring, a concealed weapon, a seizing little girl, and a drunk who doesn’t want to leave. In the second half hour, Minnesota Vikings fans show up to meet past players. 9:00 PM CT TLC
14. The OCD Project. Series premiere. Six people with severe OCD begin intensive therapy as they move in together. 9:00 PM CT VH1
15. Late Show With David Letterman. The guests tonight include Robert Downey Jr. and OK Go. 10:35 PM CT CBS
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – So You Think You Can Dance Finale
This has been such an odd, great season. The talent is unbelievable, but the voting and scheduling has been odd. We’re left with six really great dancers, and two of them are married to each other. Who would have thought that? Let’s not forget she only made it to the final 20 because someone else dropped out. Honestly, I”ll be okay with any of the six winning, but my heart is pulling for Russell Ferguson. To do what he does, yet come from a krumping background, it’s unbelievable!
1. Real Genius. I must admit my husband has always compared me to the girl in this movie refinishing the floors in the middle of the night. Find out more at Sazze. 12:00 PM CT Encore East
2. Bonnie Hunt Show. The guests today are Selena Gomez, Hunter Parrish, Deana Martin, and the Top Chef winner, Michael Voltaggio. Syndicated, check local listings.
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. 2:20 PM CT Starz
4. Ellen DeGeneres Show. Paris Hilton and Lewis Blackwell guest. Syndicated, check local listings.
5. New Adventures of Old Christine. Christine finds out a surprising secret about her neighbor at a block party. Molly Shannon guests. 7:00 PM CT CBS
6. The Sing-off. The groups perform songs chosen by the judges and medleys before two more are eliminated. 7:00 PM CT NBC
7. So You Think You Can Dance. Before we find out who the season six winner is, we’ll have performances by Adam Lambert, the Groovaloos, and Leona Lewis. 7:00 PM CT Fox
8. Happy Feet. Cute movie about a penguin who dances like there’s not tomorrow. There is a very definite message about being green to be found. 7:00 PM CT ABC Family
9. Gary Unmarried. Gary helps Tom impress a girl by buying a boat, but has to get help from Allison’s boyfriend when he gets in over his head.. 7:30 PM CT CBS
10. Criminal Minds. While in the custody of the BAU, and ex-con escapes, and they review his entire life of crime trying to figure out where he may have run to. 8:00 PM CT CBS
11. Ghost Hunters. TAPS travels to the site of one of history’s most infamous disasters. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
12. Dog the Bounty Hunter. A fugitive with lots of friends in the community turns a routine case difficult. 8:00 P M CT A&E
13. Top Chef: Las Vegas. It’s a reunion of the season six folks as they discuss the highs and lows of their season. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
14. Inside the NFL. Check out the past week’s football highlights. 8:00 PM CT Showtime East
15. CSI: NY. The evidence suggests that the reformed drug addict found dead in an alley was murdrered. Train and Kim Kardashian make appearances in the episode. 9:00 PM CT CBS
16. Jay Leno Show. Tonight Jay welcomes Sigourney Weaver and John Mayer. 9:00 PM CT NBC
17. Eastwick. So that Darryl and Jamie can bond, Roxie hosts a dinner party, but Jamie has different, more sinister ideas. Kat figures out her healing powers come at a cost, and Max gets Joanna to help him investigate a murder, but the digging up they do leads to a dangerous situation for Eleanor. 9:00 PM CT ABC
18. Nip/Tuck. In the season finale, Sean has an ethical dilemma when McNamara/Troy is asked to remove extra fat from a convict on death row, and Christian and Kimber get news that could chang their lives. 9:00 PM CT FX
19. Ghost Hunters Academy. une in to see who’ll make the grade in the season finale 9:00 PM CT Syfy
20. Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura. Jess looks into global warming, and suggests the activists’ goal is to make money and launch a controlling world government. 9:00 PM CT truTV
21. Steven Seagal Lawman. In the first half hour the teams captures an armed suspect, then rushes to the scene of a shooting, and training is shown using a computerized crime simulator. In the second half hour, an intruer beats a man, and is then apprehended by the team, and a new sheriff is inducted. 9:00 PM CT A&E
22. Launch My Line. For their third challenge, the “experts” get up close and personal with exotic animals to draw their inspiration for their next garment. While one designer must confront a phobia to complete the challenge, another team takes a walk on the wild side that might be too much of a risk. Who will be spot-on and who will end up as fashion road-kill? 9:00 PM CT Bravo
23. Man v. Food. Adam heads to ‘Hot Dog Country’ — Hartford, CT, and hits Woody’s, trying the Deputy Dog, then hits Doogie’s to try the Doogie Dog. His next stop is just outside of Hartford at Ted’s Restaurant, a burger joint that steams their burgers instead of grilling them. For the main challenge, Adam and his partner head to Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza to take on the Stuffed Pizza Challenge, in which only 2 have succeeded. Also, he’ll make a special announcement during the show tonight. 9:00 PM CT Food Network
24. Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Runins Reunion. The cast reunites to discuss The Ruins season. 9:00 PM CT MTV
25. Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien. Guests include Wanda Sykes, James Cameron, and Myq Kaplan. 10:35 PM CT NBC
What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Gordo’s Back!
Gordon Ramsay is back, but he’s not bringing kitchen nightmares of giving us an inside glimpse into Hell’s Kitchen. Instead, he’s coming into our kitchen, and if that means a nightmare or hell to you, well that’s between you and your household. Tonight, he’ll cook a three-course dinner and invite us to do it with him. Do you think he’ll swear at us, too? As I don’t think it’ll be the same to watch him without the swearing.
1. Inkheart. A father finds out his daughter shares his ability to bring characters from books to life. It’s a fun fantasy film for kids and adults. Besides, an added bonus is that it stars Brendan Fraser. 9:00 AM CT MoMax East
2. The View. The guests today are Snoop Dogg, Sigourney Weaver, and Sam Worthington. 10:00 AM CT ABC
3. Martha Stewart Show. Martha visits to the Presidential guest residence, Blair House, with Martha Stewart Living being one of the lifestyle publications invited to decorate the residence. Syndicated, check local listings.
4. Changeling. In every parent’s nightmare, a child goes missing, and making the nightmare worse, the police return the wrong boy to her and won’t listen to her when she tells them it isn’t her son. Angelie Jolie stars. Find out why this story resonated with me the way it did at Sazze. 11:30 AM CT HBO2 West
5. Ellen DeGeneres Show. Guests today include John Mayer and the six finalists of So You Think You Can Dance. Syndicated, check local listings.
6. NCIS. A retired colonel who eventually became a preacher has his enlisted son found dead, and the team figures it was due to a hate crime. Gibbs is confused by his own visiting father’s odd behavior. 7:00 PM CT CBS
7. The Sing-Off. The acappella groups are asked to sing “guilty pleasure” songs before two of them are voted off. 7:00 PM CT NBC
8. Charlie Brown Christmas. Did you miss it last week? It’s on again, same day, same time, same Bat Channel. 7:00 PM CT ABC
9. So You Think You Can Dance. The top 6 dancers perform one last time before we pick the winner. 7:00 PM CT Fox
10. I’ll Be Home for Christmas. A college student beats fleet to race across the county to make it home in time for Christmas when his dad promises him a Porsche if he completes the mission. Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars. 7:00 PM CT Hallmark
11. NCIS: Los Angeles. The team investigates when a Marine is killed by an exploding cell phone, and looks into the Marine’s former unit which specialized in explosives. 8:00 PM CT CBS
12. Scrubs. J.D. and Turke show up in costume at a party for med students, and Kelso bids adieu to Ted and Gooch. 8:00 PM CT ABC
13. Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live. The Hell’s Kitchen host invites viewers to cook with him as he prepares a three-course meal – Steak Diane with sautéed potatoes and peas, angel hair pasta with shrimp, chile peppers and tomatoes, and a quick tiramasu. 8:00 PM CT Fox
14. Outer Space Astronauts. In the first half hour, as Ripley battles mono, Sunny adopts a seemingly lovable and cuddly smelling “pet,” and Brimley and Matheson attempt to rescue a damsel in distress from a group of cannibal kidnappers. In the second half hour, escaping a mistaken supernova, Intern Jimmy Peck becomes ill while a filthy undergarment begins to exhibit extraordinary powers. Sunny helps Ka’ak file her first report in the human art of office bureaucracy. 8:00 PM CT Syfy
15. Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal. In the series premiere, a private investigator is helped with a missing persons base by two teens. 8:00 PM CT A&E
16. Larry King Live. The guests tonight include the cast and director of Nine. 8:00 PM CT CNN
17. Better Off Dead. Rose has some inside information about possible layoffs at the company, Linda sells her first book for children, and Lem starts an affair with a company lawyer. 8:30 P M CT ABC
18. The Good Wife. After a judge overturns a plea bargain Alicia arranged, she finds that the judge has a history of sentences that are unusual. Diane gets a tempting offer, and Will is delighted. 9:00 PM CT CBS
19. Jay Leno Show. The guests include Christina Applegate and Nick Lachey. 9:00 PM CT NBC
20. Paranormal State. In the series premiere, the team heads to New Jersey after reports that a couple sees ghosts in their home and think the spirits are making them behave destructively. 9:00 PM CT A&E
21. Tabatha’s Salon Takeover. A rule-breaking staff is failing their salon, and Tabitha comes in to help them, but especially the inexperienced owner. 9:00 PM CT Bravo
22. Little Couple. Bill wants Jen’s mom’s help to convince Jen they should buy a new home. 9:00 PM CT TLC
23. Bad Girls Club. Drama ensues between Flo and Natalie, with a push for power and an unexpected betrayal. Kendra makes a decision that splits the house. 9:00 PM CT Oxygen
24. Lisa Nichols’ Breakthrough. Lisa helps a mother and daughter fix their relationship. 9:00 PM CT WE
25. Late Show With David Letterman. Sarah Jessica Parker and Leona Lewis are the guests. 10:35 PM CT CBS