What Else Is On
Week of 8/27/07
Monday 8/27
Maneaters
History Ch. 9PM
Special, History, Documentary. Lion attacks.
If you’re into lion attacks, tonight’s your night.
Sleepwalk Crimes
Discovery Times 8PM
Special, Documentary, Crime. Medical exams, rare footage and first-hand accounts of the phenomenon.
I didn’t realize this was a phenomenon worthy of its own special, but it made me think – if you can commit crimes while asleep, imagine what you could accomplish while awake - if you really put your mind to it, eh?
Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge
Country Music Television 10PM (also Wed 8/29 8pm)
Sports non-event, Rodeo. Vanilla Ice, Leif Garrett, Stephen Baldwin, Rocket Ismail, Kenny Bartram, ``Nitro'' Dan Clark, Jonny Fairplay, Josh Haynes and Francesco travel to Texas to participate in a bull riding challenge with seven-time All-Around World Champion Ty Murray.
Jewel’s boyfriend rounds up celebs who apparently don’t mind being tossed on their asses from a bull. No idea who ‘Francesco’ is, but good to see Rocket Ismail out and about.
Rocket!
Tuesday 8/28
Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA
Ovation 8PM
Music special, Documentary, Interview. Film clips, archival footage and interviews with band members highlight the career of the music group.
You know you love it! Now cue up ‘Dancing Queen’ and start shaking it.
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Hallmark Ch. 9PM
A housewife (Lea Thompson) who secretly works for the government must help solve the theft of the Declaration of Independence.
Did you know that Lea Thompson (one of our fave ‘80s actresses) has started her own little cottage industry with a mystery-solving character named Jane Doe on the Hallmark Channel? She’s done like ten of these films already! Bravo to you LT! We will check this out and see what it’s all about. Plus, how can you not give it a chance when this edition also stars Todd Bridges as ‘The Man?’
Lorraine McFly Amanda Jones The Man
Wednesday 8/29
Swim for the River
WLIW 10PM
Special, Documentary. Chris Swain braves swift currents, white water and PCBs to be the first person to swim the length of the Hudson.
Chris Swain sounds crazy…and I like that. I just hope the PCBs and other floating junk in the NYC area don’t get in his way.
Murder 101: College Can Be Murder ‘07
Hallmark Ch. 9PM
A criminologist (Dick Van Dyke) and his partner (Barry Van Dyke) try to establish the innocence of a teacher in the poisoning of a colleague.
Father and son team up...with DVD playing a bumbling criminologist. If you’ve missed Diagnosis Murder (and you know you have) – then you’re gonna love this.
I love this.
Thursday 8/30
Mega Snake
SCIFI 7PM
A paramedic who fears snakes must stop a gargantuan serpent from killing townspeople.
Forget 'Snakes on a Plane.' This is Mega Snake people!
Classic Albums
Vh1 Classic 9PM
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon.
One of the best ever… and if you want more, stick around for “The Pink Floyd and Syd Barret Story” right after.
Friday 8/31
Triplecross
PAX 9PM
An FBI agent (Billy Dee Williams) involves a convict in a scheme to nab a con-artist couple (Patrick Bergin, Ashley Laurence).
Kick off Labor Day weekend by kicking back with some super suave Billy Dee Williams and a nice refreshing Colt 45. (Billy Dee says “it works every time.”)
Week of 8/20/07
Monday 8/20
TV's Funniest Moments
Ch. 5 WNYW/Fox 8PM
Special, Entertainment. Nielsen Media Research ranks the 30 funniest and most-memorable moments in sitcoms, variety, late-night and sketch shows; Brad Garrett hosts.
You better watch this or BG might just get angry…and you wouldn’t like BG when he’s angry. (See what I mean here.)
Scream Heard Round the World
Ch. 25 WNYE 8:30PM
Documentary: A look at what makes girls scream at the sight of rock stars and sex symbols.
In case you were wondering...
God, Sex & Greed With Roland Martin
CNN 8PM
Special, Religious. Exploration of the abhorrence of modern Western life by religious fundamentalists.
So let me get this straight, Roland Martin is gonna tell us why religious fundamentalists don’t like mini-van driving, super-sizing, multiple sex-partnering, money-worshipping mall-goers? Hmmm, isn’t that obvious?
I am Mandy Moore
OXYGEN 10PM
Music, Documentary. Actress/singer Mandy Moore promotes her album ``Wild Hope'' and prepares for a televised concert.
I just hope she does her version of Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella.’ Oh, and ‘Candy’ of course.
Tuesday 8/21
One Last Dance
Ch. 9 WWOR/UPN 8PM
A dancer (Patrick Swayze) and his two former partners (Lisa Niemi, George De La Pena) stage a performance to save their mentor's studio.
Oh, Swayze, how you do love to dance.
Wednesday 8/22
Clean House: The Messiest Home in the Country
Style Network 9PM
Special, Home improvement, How-to, House/garden.
Niecy and her team come to the rescue of a New Jersey family whose clutter-filled abode was selected as the messiest home in the nation.
Watch this and feel much better about those piles of underwear and McDonald’s wrappers piling up at your place.
Cash Cab: After Dark
Discovery Ch. 10PM
Reality. Game Show.
Have you seen this game show? It’s fun and you should watch it. New night time edition should bring out more interesting peeps. I just hope they don’t pick up anyone who’s been on Taxi Cab Confessions.
Terror in the Family
Lifetime Movie Network 9:50PM
Parents (Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria) must face their teen daughter's (Hilary Swank) problems when her rebellion turns violent.
See young Hilary Swank (1996) and the always great Mrs. Seaver and Mr. Arnold.
Mrs. Seaver with clan. Mr. Arnold with clan.
Thursday 8/23
Judgement Night
Sleuth 8PM
On their way to a boxing match, four young men take a wrong turn in Chicago and find danger as witnesses to murder.
Starring Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff and Jeremy Piven. Impressive cast for ‘93. Also great to see Ari Gold get thrown off a roof.
Knicks City Dancers
MSG HD 8PM
Sports non-event
No idea what this show is about, but in case you’re not into Judgement Night AND you are into basketball cheerleaders (and let’s face it, who isn’t) then I just wanted to give you another option.
Friday 8/24
Tapeheads ‘88
Fuse 10PM
Security guards (John Cusack, Tim Robbins) go into the music-video business and catch a presidential candidate in action on tape.
Cusack and Robbins make music videos (and do a wacky dance) circa ’88. Watch the ‘Baby Doll’ video to get a taste. Also stars Lyle Alzado, Don Cornelius and the inimitable Connie Stevens.
Alzado. Mr. Cornelius. Connie Stevens - simply inimitable.
Chain of Fools
HDNET Movies Ch. 9:45PM
A detective (Salma Hayek) investigates an unlucky hairdresser (Steve Zahn) who obtains stolen ancient coins by accident.
It must be great cast week or something because in addition to Zahn and Hayek, you’ve got Jeff Goldblum, Lara Flynn Boyle, Tom Wilkinson, David Cross, Elijah Wood, David Hyde Pierce, Orlando Jones, Michael Rapaport, Craig Ferguson and more! I mean, what else could you ask for, right?
Week of 8/6/07
Monday 8/6
Lights! Action! Music!
WLIW 9:30PM
Special, Documentary. Film directors and composers reflect on the impact of musical scores for movies.
You like music? You like movies? You like music in movies? Then this special is for you.
Air Guitar in Oulu
Sundance Ch. 8PM
Music special. A man travels to Finland to realize his dream of winning a guitar championship.
We’ve all air-guitared in our rooms before… just not as good as these guys. See what makes air guitar competitors tick. Oh, and enjoy the great faces they make while ‘performing.’
Blue Angels: A Year in the Life
Discovery HD 9PM
Documentary: Becoming Blue
Following new members of the Blue Angels team through training.
Forget Making the Band IV. Blue Angels are members of the U.S. Navy and are amazing fliers. Get a taste here, courtesy of Van Halen.
Yankees Classics
YES 9PM (also 8/9 on YES HDNY at 8pm)
Farewll to the Captain - 08/06/79
The Yankees defeat the Orioles 5-4, with Bobby Murcer driving in all 5 runs, after attending Thurman Munson's funeral in Canton, Ohio. From Aug. 6, 1979.
One of the most emotional games in Yankees history. Plus, you can check out what ballplayers looked like pre-steroids era.
Tuesday 8/7
Classic Albums
VH1 Classic 10PM
Music. Phil Collins: Face Value
Classic indeed! Get the scoop on the '81 album that brought us ‘In the Air Tonight’ and other classics. I’m also keeping my fingers crossed that they explore why PC went so big/tight on his mug on this album cover. And to take it a step further, why all the facial variations on the covers of most of his 80s albums?
Profile. Not as tight, but red? Contemplative angle? Half a face for album called 'Both' Sides?
Wednesday 8/8
My Music: The 70's Experience
WNJN 9PM (also 8/9 on WLIW at 8pm)
Music special. Barry Williams hosts a mix of 1970s soft rock, pop, soul and disco music; performers include KC & The Sunshine Band, Leo Sayer and A Taste of Honey.
Barry ‘Greg Brady’ Williams is back! Well, not really, but it’s good to see him working, especially after little bro Peter has stolen the limelight lately with his Vh1 shows with his new wife.
Oh, and in case you forgot, Barry sings too! Remember this?
No? Then get a taste here. Also, you can go to bradyworld.com to pick up this and other fine music from the Brady cast.
Thursday 8/9
Tuna Wranglers
Discovery Ch. 10PM
Reality, Fishing. Men battle the elements and predators for a catch that could be worth millions of dollars.
We all love tuna. Now find out how it all gets canned, makes it to sushi restaurants etc. Somehow, I don’t think tuna wranglers have it as tough as the guys in Deadliest Catch, but still am curious.
Friday 8/10
NFL Preseason Football
CBS 7PM
Football: Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets
Yes, it’s only August 10th, but football is here!