Monday, 7/16
Today we have some great examples of "cart before the horse" celeb shows. Are they airing because we give a crap-- or do we give a crap because they're airing? I'd recommend not giving a crap at all, and maybe they'll disappear.
Chelsea Lately; E!. 10:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Just what we needed-- yet another show that focuses on celebrity tabloid journalism. This one is a little different because the host, the star of Girls Behaving Badly, Chelsea Handler, is not a "big fan" of the more ridiculous "stars" out there. Could be interesting, but also could just be a show where everyone is attacked. It airing on E! leads me to believe it'll be the latter.
Victoria Beckham:Coming to America; NBC. 7 pm. Special.
I've got nothing against Becks and Posh, but I am starting to get the feeling that they're being shoved down our throats.
Beach Patrol; Court TV. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
This Cops-on-the-beach show sounds terribly interesting.
Okay, it doesn't...
Tuesday, 7/17
Just For Laughs; ABC. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Candid Camera-ish show imported from Canada.
It's Not Easy Being Green; Sundance. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
British suburbanites move into a dilapidated farmhouse and try to "live green".
The Bill Engvall Show; TBS. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
On one hand, we have Nancy Travis, who I just love. On the other, we have Bill Engvall, just one of the Blue Collar guys who has overstayed his welcome.
Without Prejudice; GSN. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Five contestants fight for $25,000 with the help of a panel of strangers who rely on first impressions and prying questions to determine who gets the cash.
Wednesday, 7/18
America's Next Producer; TV Guide. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
One more reality-contest show; this time the winner gets a shot at creating the next TV hit. I don't have high hopes for it, but I like TV Guide critic Matt Roush, who is one of the judges, so I'll watch.
Really Big Things; Discovery. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
The second season of the show that looks at big things begins.
Back to the Grind; TV Land. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Classic TV stars get opportunities to do the actual jobs of the characters they're most famous for. In the pilot, Loni Anderson works as a radio-station receptionist and Erik Estrada rides with the Highway Patrol.
Is this officially the bottom of the barrel?
Thursday, 7/19
Mad Men; AMC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at the politically-incorrect behind-the-scenes world of 1960s advertising. I think I read somewhere that it's something like 8-9 episodes, so it's not a big commitment.
Every critic I've read says this is must-see TV-- one of the summer's best (I know: not much competition there)-- so I'll say it too: highly recommended.
Friday, 7/20
Set For Life; ABC. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Jimmy Kimmel hosts this game show where the winner gets monthly checks for the rest of his or her life.
Saturday, 7/21
Beckham-mania continues on ESPN, where they air a special (David Beckham: New Beginnings) at 6:30 that recaps his playing this year so far before it airs an exhibition game between his L.A. Galaxy and England's elite Chelsea team at 7:30.
Much like the question about trees falling the woods: if David Beckham scores a goal in a soccer game in America, does anyone give a shit? I'm not dissing the guy, but I think he's got a little too much pressure on him to "save" the sport in America.
Hex (BBC America, 8 pm) has its series finale.
Sunday, 7/22
The Kill Point; Spike. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
John Leguizamo stars as a criminal who leads a bank heist, and Donnie Wahlberg is the hostage negotiator who has to diffuse the situation. Doesn't sound great, but Wahlberg has made me a fan since Boomtown, so I have to check it out).
Shopping With Chefs; Fine Living. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Chefs reveal shopping tips to help stock your kitchen with the best ingredients/materials.
Design Star; HGTV. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Season 2 begins.
And, on Entourage (HBO, 9 pm), Walsh has to try to patch things up with "Suit" (that'd be Eric, or just "E"). I expect that won't go down well.
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