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A look at this week’s top TV draws |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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8 p.m. |
PBS |
“D-Day: Down to Earth---Return of the 507th” (N) |
Commemorate D-Day with this retrospective look at the Army’s
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
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8 p.m. |
E! |
“Relatively Famous” (N) |
Takes a look at the lesser-known, but often just as talented,
siblings of major stars. |
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9 p.m. |
ABC |
“The Drew Carey Show” (C) |
Season premiere. The ninth and final season kicks off with Drew and
Oswald battling over a guy they both think would suit their respective
moms. |
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9 p.m. |
A&E |
“Magic Touch of Harry Potter” (N) |
Can’t wait two more days for the release of “Harry Potter and
the Prisoner of Azkaban?” Here’s a look at the making of the
sure-to-be-a-hit film. |
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9 p.m. |
History |
“Ten Days to D-Day” (N) |
Another D-Day special, this one documenting the climactic days
leading up to the Normandy invasion. |
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10 p.m. |
ABC |
“Ultimate Love Test” (R) |
Series premiere. “Temptation Island,” but only one half of each
couple gets to hang out in paradise. |
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10 p.m. |
Court TV |
“Trace Evidence: From the Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee” (N) |
Series premiere. Forensic scientist details oft-gory real-life
cases. Not for the weak of stomach. |
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THURSDAY, JUNE 3 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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Check listings |
Syndicated |
“Live With Regis and Kelly” (T) |
Featuring Tamyra Gray and Emma Watson. Get your “American Idol”
and “Harry Potter” fix here. |
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7 p.m. |
Spike TV |
“52 Greatest Moments in NBA History” (S) |
This is the big time—moments 10 to 1. Relive Gar Heard’s 1976
“Shot Heard Round the World.” |
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7:30 p.m. |
TBS |
“MLB Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves” (S) |
The Expos have had their turn. Now the Phillies take a shot at
Atlanta. |
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8 p.m. |
WB |
“Pepsi Smash” (R) |
Featuring Black Eyed Peas, Jessica Simpson. Hmm, sounds a lot like
“Summer Music Mania.” |
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8 p.m. |
Discovery Channel |
“Unmasked: Treacher Collins Syndrome” (N) |
Disturbing but fascinating look at people with this rare facial
disorder. |
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8 p.m. |
E! |
“True Hollywood Story: Celebutantes” (N) |
Delve into the poor, unfortunate lives of trust fund babies who
will never have to work a day in their lives. |
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8 p.m. |
ESPN2 |
“National Spelling Bee” (R) |
It’s the championship round, baby. Watch kids correctly spell
words you’ve never heard of. |
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8 p.m. |
USA |
“The Last Ride” (M) |
Made-for-cable yarn starring Dennis Hopper as an ex-con with a
serious chip on his shoulder. |
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8:30 p.m. |
NBC |
“Come to Papa” (C) |
Series premiere. Great new sitcom or thinly disguised forum for Tom
Papa to showcase his standup comedy routines? |
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9 p.m. |
A&E |
“Cold Case Files” (N) |
The murder of an Atlanta police officer is solved. Too bad it took
23 years. |
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9 p.m. |
Bravo |
“Celebrity Poker Showdown” (R) |
Watch celebrities (including James Woods and Mo Gaffney) play for
money they don’t need. |
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10 p.m. |
Discovery Channel |
“Thomas L. Friedman Reporting” (N) |
Pulitzer Prize winner Friedman gets up close and personal with
Indians in Bangladore paid to pretend they’re American customer
service reps. |
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10 p.m. |
Spike TV |
“MXC” (G) |
It’s back with a hipper name, but at heart it’s still a
laugh-so-hard-you-wet-your-pants Japanese competition of stupidity. |
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FRIDAY, JUNE 4 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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Check listings |
Syndicated |
“Live With Regis and Kelly” (T) |
The dynamic duo shoots the breeze with “American Idol”
runner-up Diana DeGarmo. Are she and Fantasia really friends? |
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5 p.m. |
ESPN2 |
“Acorn Stakes” (S) |
Psych yourself up for tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes with this Grade I
event at Belmont Park. Hosted by comedian Kenny Mayne. |
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8 p.m. |
Discovery Channel |
“American Casino” (R) |
Series premiere. An hourlong infomercial for the Fertitta family’s
Vegas casino. Tonight: will the staff sufficiently impress their
homesick manager? |
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8 p.m. |
TLC |
“For Better or for Worse” (R) |
Lifestyles of the outrageously eccentric: a Parisian-themed rooftop
wedding complete with model Eiffel Towel. Sacre bleu! |
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9 p.m. |
A&E |
“In Concert: Aerosmith—You Gotta Move” (R) |
The oldies but still goodies rock through their hits and provide
viewers with a backstage tour. |
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10 p.m. |
Discovery Channel |
“American Hot Rod” (R) |
On the pedestal tonight: a classic ’32 Hi-Boy roadster. Commence
drooling. |
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10 p.m. |
IFC |
“Dinner for Five” (R) |
Critically acclaimed series features casual dinner chats with Burt
Reynolds, Charles Durning, Dom DeLuise and Charles Nelson Reilly. |
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SATURDAY, JUNE 5 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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9 a.m. |
NBC |
“French Open” (S) |
Women’s final. At last year’s Belgian-fest Justine
Henin-Hardenne smashed Kim Clijsters. |
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1 p.m. |
NBC |
“Women’s Gymnastics: U.S. Championships” (S) |
Event finals and all-around preliminaries, taped June 3. The
Olympics are so close they can taste ‘em. |
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1 p.m. |
FX |
“NASCAR Busch Series” (S) |
Who knew Delaware was this exciting? MBNA America 200 gets underway
at Dover International Speedway. |
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3 p.m. |
CBS |
“Senior PGA: Memorial Tournament” (S) |
Third-round action at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Muirfield Village
Golf Club in Dublin, Oh. |
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5:30 p.m. |
NBC |
“Belmont Stakes” (S) |
Undefeated yet underestimated Smarty Jones vies for the first
Triple Crown in 26 years. |
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8 p.m. |
HBO |
“Bruce Almighty” (M) |
Jim Carrey is in his element as a regular Joe Schmoe given the
powers of God. Mixed reviews but plenty of cheap laughs. |
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10 p.m. |
AMC |
“AMC Project” (R) |
Bruce Lee wannabes travel to Hong Kong in the hopes of making it
big. |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 6 |
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Time |
Network |
Program |
Description |
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8 p.m. |
CBS |
“58th Annual Tony Awards” (A) |
Hugh Jackman hosts the live (well, time delayed) broadcast from
Radio City Music Hall. Tony Bennett and Mary J. Blige perform. |
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8 p.m. |
ABC Family |
“Love Rules!” (M) |
Original film about a couple whose family will have nothing to do
with their offbeat wedding plans. Is this what Marilu Henner has come
to? |
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8 p.m. |
Discovery Channel |
“D-Day: Reflections of Courage” (N) |
Yet another look at the events leading up to D-Day, this one with
firsthand accounts from those who lived the drama. |
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9 p.m. |
HBO |
“The Sopranos” (D) |
Season finale. Is Adriana really dead or have we been suckered? |
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10 p.m. |
USA |
“Dead Zone” (D) |
Season premiere. When we last left Johnny he had encountered a
villainous version of himself on the cover of a 2010 Newsweek. |
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A = awards show or special, C = comedy, D = drama, DD = daytime
drama, G = game show, K = kids, M = movie, N = news/documentary, R =
reality, S = sports, T = talk/variety show. |