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Saturday, August 2, 2008
This week’s TV highlights
Hundreds of channels, hours and hours of programming. So much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“Apollo 13,” 7 p.m. on AMC — This 1995 true-life space saga, starring Tom Hanks as astronaut Jim Lovell, holds up beautifully.
“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” 7 and 8:30 p.m. on Family — Check out America Ferrera before she became Ugly Betty. Totally adorable, even without the braces.
“NFL Preseason Hall of Fame Game,” 7 p.m. on NBC — It’s not real football season yet, but for pigskin maniacs, it’s an appetizer. The Indianapolis Colts take on the Washington Redskins.
Monday
“Teen Choice Awards,” 7 p.m. on Fox — Miley Cyrus hosts the kid-favorite awards honoring performers in music, TV, movies and sports. Prepare for squealing in your house if the Jonas Brothers show up.
“American Gladiators,” 7 p.m. on NBC — The season finale is tonight, for those who care.
“Nashville Star, 9 p.m. on NBC — Another season finale, as TV continues to wipe the summer reality slate clean.
Tuesday
“Inside the Koran,” 8 p.m. on NGC — This journey into the heart of the Islamic world presents a cross section of Muslims living according to their interpretations of the Quran. It examines the messages of peace and tolerance that seem to conflict with extremist acts of hatred and violence.
“P.O.V.,” 10 p.m. on PBS — The documentary takes a close look at the dark intensity and raw talent of the late country crooner Johnny Cash.
Wednesday
“Project Runway,” 8 p.m. on Bravo — Am I the only one disappointed by the current season? Seems way too rehearsed and camera-ready, but maybe it’ll get sharper as the competition moves along. I’ll keep the faith … for now.
“The Graduate,” 9 p.m. on TCM — If you’ve never seen this 1967 classic (or even if you have), do yourself a favor and enjoy. Dustin Hoffman plays a coming-of-age kid seduced by life and an older woman. It’s terrific.
Thursday
“So You Think You Can Dance,” 7 p.m. on Fox — The winning hoofer is crowned.
“NFL Preseason,” 7 p.m. on ESPN — More teasing for football fans. It doesn’t count, but the New Orleans Saints go up against the Arizona Cardinals. Labor Day weekend seems so far away …
“Hopkins 24/7,” 9 p.m. on ABC — The last installment of this riveting ABC News documentary series is tonight. We say goodbye to the dedicated medical folks and the patients they tended at Baltimore’s famed Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Friday
“The Olympics Opening Ceremony,” 7 p.m. on NBC — Fireworks, 15,000 Chinese performers and 10,000 athletes take center stage as the Beijing Summer Games officially come to order. Bob Costas is our host tonight and for the next 17 nights.
Saturday
“The Beijing Summer Olympics,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 to 11 p.m. on NBC — Let the sports begin! Time for total immersion.
“Transformers,” 7 p.m. on HBO — For those (poor souls) who can’t take the overdose of Olympics, check out this fabulous action-fantasy from last year starring Shia LaBeouf.
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