Apr 30th, 2008
Reality shows, Cliburn doc fill the bill
A big American Idol dominates a night crowded with unscripted offerings, some of which are frivolous and some of which aren’t.
Stuff to watch or record
American Idol: The second annual Idol Gives Back episode, a concert to raise awareness of and to benefit various U.S. and international charities, is so big that all of it won’t fit in Fox’s usual two-hour prime time. It starts a half-hour early and is scheduled to include appearances by Idol alums Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, and celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and way too many other people to mention here. 6:30 p.m., KDFW/Channel 4
Big Brother: ‘Til Death Do Us Part: The “houseguests” have been trying to get James, the kid with the pink Mohawk (which sometimes looks really furry), out of the BB house for weeks — he even was evicted once, then came back, because of a controversial “twist.” He’s on the block again tonight, along with the relatively easygoing Sharon, so it isn’t looking good for James. 7 p.m., KTVT/Channel 11
America’s Next Top Model: The semi-obligatory clip show includes some unseen footage from this “cycle,” which for some of us — ahem! — would be every episode. If you’re not a regular ANTM watcher and you need some bait, here it is: “New York City firefighters [practice] their runway struts and [contestants have] wrestling matches.” 7 p.m., KDAF/Channel 33
Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist: As the 50th anniversary of Van Cliburn’s victory at the first International Tchaikovsky Competition approaches, KERA airs this profile of the Fort Worth-based pianist. Dan Rather narrates the program, which includes interviews with opera stars Marilyn Horne and Leontyne Price, and footage from a 1994 tour. 8 p.m., KERA/Channel 13
Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious: With new episodes of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill about to come to Mondays for a soapy double bill, Girlicious moves to Wednesday to make room. Tonight, the remaining contestants film a video during a sailing expedition, and yeah, that put thoughts of Duran Duran’s Rio video in my head, too. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just count your blessings.) 8 p.m., KDAF/Channel 33
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9 Responses to “Reality shows, Cliburn doc fill the bill”
Wow the republicans are shitting on Bill. Get over it already you fucks. He kicked your asses and your guy turned out to be dumber than a drunk ape and a mass murderer surpassing pol pot.
They’ve announced the show, and they’ve started construction of the buildings. This episode will likely air in 2025.
And they said TV was going to disintergrate my brain!
Are they going to let this guy keep driving with his “medical condition”?
Actually it was in the trunk for about a year.It’s currently mounted with velcro on the driver’s side under the dashboard.
In my car, if I electrically lock the doors, it only affects the closed doors. And I don’t trust others to lock their doors.
Stop! Hammer time!(Sorry.)
Mythbusters? Says whom? By JimmiJoe on 12/30/2007 at 6:10 p.m. The driver has been over the road for 16 years and up to now has had a 100% safe record. After being admitted to the ER the driver’s heart stopped, he was revived and then a few hours later his heart stopped again. He has a healthy heart but his internal “pace” maker has a glitch and the ER determined his heart must have stopped. There was no pre-existing condition and the driver is very thankful that it happened where it did and not on the hwy. If anyone recalls the Allstates commercial where the car goes into the water and the scene freezes and the Allstates rep tells the viewer how to survive such an event. This is what he remembered as his cab was filling with water in a pitch black and confusing situation. His family and friends are grateful to the workers who came to his rescue as well as the ER and ICU staff that revived him. With a new pacemaker he received this morning he will be back on the road just as tens of thousands (if not more) motorist are now doing in big rigs, RV’s, autos and motorcycles.permalinkDiskoVilante (5 children) [+]DiskoVilante 18 points 4 months ago [-]If you read the comments on the article, a commenter says the driver recalled an Allstate Insurance commercial, NOT Mythbusters.@sense5: Don’t post articles making claims that have no evidence.