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Saturday, July 5, 2008
This week’s TV highlights
Hundreds of channels, hours and hours of programming. So much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“U.S. Olympic Trials,” 6 p.m. on NBC — Some of us can’t get enough, so swimming and track competitions continue as America’s teams for Beijing come together.
“Coming Home: When Parents Return From the Front,” 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon — Linda Ellerbee’s superb “Nick News” focuses on the expectations and reality facing children whose parents are coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether emotionally or physically challenged, these veterans have a profound and often scary impact on their kids.
“The Singing Office,” 8 p.m. on TLC — Ex-Spice Girl Mel B and ‘N Sync vet Joey Fatone crash ordinary workplaces to field teams of singers for a new competition. Maybe the heat’s getting to me, but this reality show sounds promising. Hope they pop into Whole Foods … those folks are always singing.
Monday
“The Bachelorette,” 7 p.m. on ABC — It’s the season finale. I’m not recommending, I’m just sayin’. If you’re a fan, this is the big reveal.
Tuesday
“P.O.V.: The Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez,” 10 p.m. on PBS — Austin filmmakers Kieran Fitzgerald and Brendan Fitzgerald present the story of the first American killed by U.S. military forces on native soil since the Kent State shootings in 1970. Narrated by Tommy Lee Jones, the film explores Hernandez’s death and aftermath. His parents and friends, the Marines on patrol and investigators discuss the shooting and the dangers of militarizing the border.
“AFI Life Achievement Award,” 8 p.m. on USA — Academy Award-winning director and actor Warren Beatty receives tributes and a big award with all of his big Hollywood buddies (hello, Jack Nicholson) in attendance.
Wednesday
“Click & Clack’s As the Wrench Turns,” 7 and 7:30 p.m. on KLRU — Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR’s “Car Talk” come to TV with a new animated series.
“Knocked Up,” 7 p.m. on HBO — Totally adorable comedy, directed by Judd Apatow and starring Katherine Heigl, was a blockbuster in 2007 and seems perfect for a summer evening.
Thursday
“Burn Notice,” 9 p.m. on USA — The Miami crime drama is back, and still fabulous. Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) is recruited by the people who “burned” him out of his life as a globe-trotting spy. His new handler wants him to help a computer tech grab data from a private security firm. Gabrielle Anwar returns as his trusty assistant, along with Bruce Campbell as the goofy best pal and Sharon Gless as his cig-puffing mom.
“The Works,” 8 p.m. on History — A new series promises lots of amazing factoids and insights into whatever. Tonight’s topic is garbage; next week it’s beer.
Friday
“Flashpoint,” 9 p.m. on CBS — Surprise! Another scripted drama debuts on CBS, following on the shag-a-delic heels of “Swingtown.” This one’s a crime drama about a strategic response unit in Toronto that rescues hostages and blow up bombs. Enrico Colantoni (“Veronica Mars,” “Just Shoot Me”) stars.
Saturday
“Thelma & Louise,” 7 p.m. on Bravo — the 1991 tough-gal adventure holds up well, with great performances by Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.
“The Simpsons Movie,” 7:30 p.m. on HBO — Great family fun, a lovely expansion of the landmark Fox comedy.
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