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waiting for, 'Stripperella'
Tonight, a cartoon Pamela on, ah, the new TNN
By Toni Fitzgerald
Tonight The New TNN, or the network formerly almost known as Spike, begins its new block of cartoon programming for adults.
The show that's gotten the most attention so far, no surprise, is Pamela Anderson's randy new cartoon "Stripperella," in which she plays a stripper with a secret identity. And nipples that can cut glass.
Anderson herself has received almost as much publicity as the Spike versus Spike case currently playing out in court, with her recent coy hints that she and longtime fiance Kid Rock have broken up.
Could this just be a ploy to get more attention as her show launches?
Also starting tonight are two other animated shows, the return of cult hit "Ren and Stimpy," which hasn't had a new episode in years, and the start of "Gary the Rat."
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A look at this week’s top TV draws |
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THURSDAY, June 26 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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7 p.m. |
ESPN |
NBA Draft (S) |
In the least climactic first pick ever, LeBron James goes to Cleveland. |
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9 p.m. |
PBS |
“This Far by Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys” (N) |
The conclusion of Tuesday’s two-parter examines black religious people. |
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10:30 p.m. |
TNN |
“Gary the Rat” (C) |
In the second of three TNN debuts tonight, Kelsey Grammar voices a lawyer-turned-rat. |
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11 p.m. |
TNN |
“Stripperella” (C) |
Pamela Anderson voices this animated stripper-crime fighter named Erotica Jones. |
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FRIDAY,, June 27 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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8 p.m. |
Fox |
“The Essence Awards” (A) |
Queen Latifah earns Entertainer of the Year honors. Steve Harvey hosts. |
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9 p.m. |
Fox News Channel |
“Hannity & Colmes” (T) |
Commentator debut. Former “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update anchor Dennis Miller transitions to a real news show. |
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9 p.m. |
Nickelodeon |
“Fairly Oddparents” (C) |
This 2001 episode, from the show’s second season, sparked a later made-for-TV movie. |
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10 p.m. |
Showtime |
“Dead Like Me” (D) |
Series premiere. Don’t feel sorry for 18-year-old Georgia. She finds she may be better off dead in this dramedy. |
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SATURDAY, June 28 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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1 p.m. |
A&E |
“James Beard Awards” (A) |
The Oscars of the cooking world, hosted by Robin Leach and Donna Hanover. |
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3 p.m. |
NBC |
Golf: U.S. Senior Open |
Live from Toledo. Though Tiger Woods can’t win this, perhaps first-day U.S. Open leader Tom Watson can. Final round tomorrow at same time. |
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8 p.m. |
Cinemax |
“Monster’s Ball” (M) |
Catch Halle Berry’s weepy Academy Award performance. |
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8 p.m. |
ABC Family |
“This Time Around” (M) |
Former “Popular” costars Sara Rue and Carly Pope reteam in an original move. Co-starring former “Beverly Hills 90210” geek Brian A. Green (he’s dropped the “Austin”). |
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9 p.m. |
Pax |
“America’s Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant” (A) |
Older than the tots on “American Juniors,” but somehow equally as scary. |
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SUNDAY, June 29 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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1 p.m. |
VH1 |
“100 Moments That Rocked TV” |
Watch all five episodes in a row. Modestly included: VH1 launches “Behind the Music.” |
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5 p.m. |
TLC |
“Sports Disasters” (R) |
Instead of just regular old Sunday sports, see the best crashes. |
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6 p.m. |
Court TV |
“Judgment Day: The John List Story” (M) |
Hmm. Robert Blake stars in a 1971 movie about a husband who murders his wife and family. |
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9 p.m. |
CBS |
“Perfect Murder, Perfect Town” (M) |
A rerun of the 2000 movie about JonBenet Ramsey’s killing. Stars “CSI’s” Marg Helgenberger. |
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9 p.m. |
TNT |
“Caesar” (M) |
Jeremy Sisto, who plays Brenda’s brother on “Six Feet Under,” stars in this original movie. |
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Source: Media Life |
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June 26, 2003© 2003 Media Life
-Toni Fitzgerald is a staff writer for Media Life.
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