I'm on vacation until the middle of next week, so I thought I better post this early in case I don't get the chance to later.
Monday, 7/9
Spielberg on Spielberg; TCM. 7 pm CST. Special.
A documentary that allows Steven Spielberg to discuss his films. TCM is probably in the top five networks for such a doc, so check it out.
Hell Date; BET. 6:30 pm. Series premiere.
A fake dating show that sets unsuspecting singles up with actors who go out of their way to make for bad dates. Sounds classy.
Take the Cake; BET. 10 pm. Series premiere.
An interactive game show where viewers can win via phone, texting, or the internet.
Greek, ABC Family. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A comedy looking at college fraternities.
The Bronx is Burning; ESPN. 9 pm. Mini-Series.
ESPN isn't known for its scripted programming, but the few times it attempts it, it usually gets it right. I've heard high-praise for this 8-part mini-series that focuses on the summer of 1977 when the Yankees pursued the Title while the Son of Sam killer was on the loose.
Tuesday, 7/10
Tru Calling; Sci Fi. 6 pm & 7 pm. Series Repeats.
One of the hidden gems of recent years was this show starring Eliza Dushku as a morgue attendant who can go back through time to try to avert the deaths of the corpses who speak to her. Toward the end of the first season, her opposite number turns up, and things really start picking up. Sci Fi is now airing its two seasons starting tonight. Highly recommended.
Singing Bee; NBC. 8:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Joey Fatone hosts this game show where people try to recall the lyrics of songs. Who wants to take bets that this lasts longer than six weeks?
Build it Bigger; Discovery. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at how big things get assembled. The first ep shows us how a roller coaster gets put together.
Baldwin Hills; BET. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Yet another look at privileged kids in the L.A. area. This time, though, it's through the eyes of African-American youth.
Eureka; SciFi. 8 pm. Season premiere.
The second season of this quirky show begins. As with many, I haven't watched it yet, but I have the whole series thus far on tape. I've only heard good things about it. Check it out.
Into Alaska With Jeff Corwin; Travel. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
I'm not an outdoorsy person, but it's undeniable that this state is majestic and beautiful. I hope I can see it before I die (or before Dubya gets his oil-soaked paws on it). Wildlife biologist and conservationist Jeff Corwin is the perfect host for this travel show.
And if anyone is still watching Pirate Master (my last ep was last week), it's moving to Tuesdays starting this week and airing at 9 pm now.
Wednesday, 7/11
TV Land Confidential; TV Land. 9 & 9:30 pm. Season premiere.
Season two begins with a look at TV oddballs and then takes a look at behind the scenes of favorite movies.
Cash Cab; Discovery. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Season three of the game show in a taxi series.
Super Bikes!; Speed. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
I guess it's a show about motorbikes and the people who ride them.
Don't Forget the Lyrics!; FOX. 8:30. Series Premiere.
See what I wrote on Tuesday about Singing Bee yesterday and replace Joey Fatone with Wayne Brady. It really is the same concept. Leave it up to FOX and NBC to get into a pissing match over a crap concept (remember a few years back when they had competing boxing series' s?).
Thursday, 7/12
General Hospital: Night Shift; SoapNet. 10 pm. Series Premiere.
For the net's first original scripted series, they made a spin-off about what happens to the hospital when the mother series' docs go home. It's got Billy Dee Williams.
This is taking way too long. Here are the premieres, pellet-style:
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares; BBC America. 7 pm. Season 3 premiere.
First 48; A&E. 8 pm. 5th Season premiere.
Kansas City Swat; A&E. 9 pm. Season 2 Premiere.
Fine Tuned; Speed. 8 pm. Series Prem. Auto makeovers.
Hard Shine; TLC. 9 pm. Series. Prem. Competition for job with hod-rod fabricator.
Friday, 7/13
Monk; USA. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
The sixth season opens with Sarah Silverman guest-starring as a fan of the OD PI.
Psych; USA. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
The second season of this show has guest-stars as well: Tim Curry and Gina Gershon.
A Model Life With Petra Nemcova; TLC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Just in case you were ever wondering what it takes to be a model and have missed the dozens of shows just like it that have aired the past few years.
And if you missed Jericho last season, CBS is airing Return to Jericho (7 pm), recapping the first 11 eps, before it begins repeating the back-half of the season (8 pm) the rest of the summer.
Saturday, 7/14
Simply Delicioso; Food Network. 10:30 am. Series premiere.
Ingrid Hoffmann shows us how to prepare Latino dishes. We had a Mexican-food party this past weekend at our house, and let me tell you, the food is AWESOME when prepared fresh. I think this show can open up a whole new world for me.
Sunday, 7/15
Side Order of Life; Lifetime. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
This dramedy follows a young photographer who questions her life (on the eve of her wedding) when her friend gets cancer. Jason Priestly (who hasn't had good luck with shows since 90210) also stars.
Scott Baio is 45... And Single; VH1. 9:30. Series Premiere.
VH1 is on my banned network lists (for airing such horse-crap shows), but this one I just couldn't go without mentioning. Apparently, Baio has been a serial bed-hopper, and now he wants to atone for his man-whore ways by apologizing to "all the girls he's loved before"-- and he brings the cameras along as he does it. I guess the Charles in Charge money has run out...
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