Casting for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” kicks off May 1
Miss an episode of Logo’s original series “RuPaul’s Drag Race”? Catch Season 1 episodes online at www.RuPaulsDragRace.com.
Want to be a contestant on second season of the show? Casting begins May 1 on www.RuPaulsDragRaceCasting.com. Drag performing hopefuls will have the opportunity to submit themselves for consideration for the show which gives viewers a bird’s eye view of what it takes for these performers to transform themselves, as well as a few secrets about the artistry of drag.
Season 2 is scheduled for an early 2010 premiere on Logo (channel 183 on Cox Digital Cable and U-verse, 272 on DirecTV).
On the first season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” thousands applied but only nine men were chosen to fight for the title of America’s next drag queen superstar. Bebe Zahara Benet won the title, as well as $20,000 cash, a headlining tour, a feature photo spread in PAPER Magazine and a portrait by renowned photographer Greg Gorman for the l.a. Eyeworks designer eyewear campaign.
–Penny TV
Top 55 TV Programs for May 3-9, 2009
Sunday’s Oklahoman, which
includes TV Week, hits the newsstands in the Oklahoma City area on Saturday afternoon. And it arrives at the doorstep (or hopefully nearby) early Sunday morning.
But for those who can’t wait to begin planning the upcoming week around the best TV has to offer, here is a sneak peek at programs worth watching the week of May 3:
SUNDAY, MAY 3
◊“Brothers & Sisters” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): When Kitty and Robert reach a crossroads in their marriage, she is forced to reflect on her father’s (Tom Skerritt, “Picket Fences”) past indiscretions and decide what’s most important in life.
◊“Cold Case” (8 p.m. on CBS): In the first installment of the two-part sixth-season finale, Rush and the team delve into the 2005 murder case of the first female cadet of a local military school who didn’t live beyond her first semester. A total of 16 Pearl Jam hits will be woven throughout the two consecutive finale episodes.
◊“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): The design team goes to Martin County, NC, helps a decorated disabled veteran who has worked with Congress to improve veteran’s benefits. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell presents Jeff Cooper and is family with a gift.
◊“Family Guy” (8 p.m. on Fox): When Brian discovers that his beloved Jillian (Drew Barrymore, “He’s Just Not That Into You”) is getting married to her new boyfriend, he hits the sauce to drown his sorrows away but wakes up with more than just a hang-over. After realizing that he has just pick-up “The Hills” star Lauren Conrad (voiced by herself) he wants to run and hide until he discovers that she is nothing like what she’s portrayed on TV. Jimmy Fallon (“Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”), Craig Ferguson (“Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”) and Jay Leno (“The Tonight Show”) guest star.
◊“Hannah Montana” (7 p.m. on Disney): Miley inadvertently agrees to go to prom with Aaron, the school nerd. When the chance comes up to record a duet with David Archuleta (“American Idol”), Miley uses it as an excuse to flake on her date. However, guilt takes over and Miley does the right thing after realizing the importance of keeping a promise. The episode includes the debut of “I Wanna Know You,” by Miley Cyrus and David Archuleta.
◊“The IFC Media Project” (10 p.m. on IFC): Season 2 of this series hosted by Peabody and Emmy Award winning news correspondent Gideon Yago (CBS News, MTV) will bring a fresh first-hand perspective on a variety of important news stories that were inaccurately reported on from leading news outlets.
◊“Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): In the Charles Dickens tale “The Old Curiosity Shop,” a teenage girl (Sophie Vavasseur, “Northanger Abbey”) and her grandfather lose everything to a maniacal moneylender and flee his relentless pursuit.
◊“Steve-O: Demise and Rise” (9 p.m. on MTV): This special gives a first-hand account of Steve-O’s downward spiral to when he ultimately hits rock bottom and is saved by the intervention of friends and his own will to do whatever it takes to get – and stay – sober. It follows him right up until his first performance this year on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”
◊“Storm Stories” (7 p.m. on The Weather Channel): In June 2008, melted snow and pouring rain flooded seven states across the Midwest. Panicked residents rushed to save their lives, as the worst flood in recent history washes away their livelihoods.
◊“Tough Love” (9 p.m. on VH1): Professional matchmaker Steven Ward has taught a relationship boot camp for eight single women over the last seven weeks. In the season finale, they will face their biggest challenge yet.
◊“The Unit”( 9 p.m. on CBS): While Jonas is tracking down a Russian terrorist cell, a kidnapped Molly is used as bait. Marika Dominczyk (wife of series star Scott Foley) guest stars as his informant.
MONDAY, MAY 4
◊“Belly of the Beast” (8 p.m. on Discovery): In this new series, host Rossi Morreale finds out what makes tanks, helicopters and giant trucks work, meeting with people who make them and the people who depend on them.
◊“Cook Yourself Thin” (4 p.m. on Lifetime): Culinary experts Harry Eastwood, Allison Fishman and Candice Kumai make a steak dinner, lasagna and vanilla cupcakes with half the calories.
◊“CSI: Miami” (9 p.m. on CBS): Horatio and the team work to figure out why a seemingly normal family was targeted in a brutal grenade attack. Sprague Grayden (“Joan of Arcadia”) guest stars.
◊“Gotti’s Way” (9:30 p.m. on VH1): In Season 2, the family is shifting their focus on all ends of the spectrum, privately and professionally.
◊“Greek” (7 p.m. on ABC Family): Casey’s grand-big sister, Kiki (Collette Wolfe, “17 Again”), is back at Cyprus-Rhodes University for her wedding and all the ZBZ girls are invited. Amidst all the wedding frenzy, Max decides it’s time to take his relationship with Casey to the next level and gets down on one knee.
◊“The Hip Hop Project” (8 p.m. on Sundance): This documentary follows rapper Chris “Kazi” Rolle as he coaches, cajoles and inspires a group of at-risk New York teens to transform their experiences into rhyme. This film is also executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah.
◊“I Love Money 2″ (8 p.m. on VH1): In the second-season finale, the final five contestants will need to use everything they’ve learned so far in an anything-goes challenge testing brains, brawn and a fear of heights. One will leave Mexico with the grand prize of $250,000.
◊“Medium” (8 p.m. on NBC): Allison leaves the district attorney’s office to pursue an offer from one of the world’s largest corporations. Tracy Pollan (“Natalee Holloway”) and David Morse (“John Adams”) guest star.
◊“New York Goes to Work” (9 p.m. on VH1): Tiffany “New York” Pollard (“I Love New York”) will work a different job each week in this new series. Viewers will select what she does, and she will work in all aspects of the job. If she can impress her new employers, she’ll receive a $5,000 bonus each week. But, if she quits, fails or gets fired, she gets nothing.
◊“The Oprah Winfrey Show” (4 p.m. on ABC): In their first U.S. interview, Kate and Gerry McCann — parents of missing child Madeleine McCann — join Oprah to discuss the two-year search for their daughter. For the first time, viewers will see an age progression that reveals what Madeleine might look like today. Plus, cameras go inside their London home, spending the day with them and their 4-year-old twins, Sean and Amelie.
◊“Rules of Engagement” (8:31 p.m. on CBS): Confirmed bachelor Russell challenges his engaged buddy Adam and the married Jeff to a contest to see which of them has an easier time ‘‘sealing the deal” with women. Adhir Kalyan (‘‘Aliens in America”) guest stars.
◊“Today” (7 a.m. on NBC): Hosts Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford will broadcast live from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. It is the first stop during “Today Takes a Vacation” week. The anchors will don cowboy boots and chaps and learn the ropes of the famed Dixie Dude Ranch, the country’s oldest working dude ranch. Grammy Award winner Lee Ann Womack will join in for a special performance and a little Texas two-step.
◊“Yard Crasher” (8 p.m. on DIY): Host Ahmed Hassan waits at home improvement stores looking for weekend warriors who could use his help. Once he finds his target, Ahmed and his team follow the shoppers home and completely transform their yards.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
◊“Apprentice UK” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Like the U.S. version, 14 young high-fliers battle it out through a grueling selection process while competing for a six-figure salary and a year-long job with self-made tycoon Sir Alan Sugar.
◊“The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): Past season winners cheer on the final four contestants as they face their toughest challenge of the season — running a full marathon. Those who finish the marathon will get $10,000 to donate to the charity of their choice.
◊“Garage Mahal” (8:30 p.m. on DIY): Licensed contractor brian Corsetti turns desperate garages into incredible living spaces in this new series. Projects include an entertainment garage complete with a flat-screen TV, copper-topped bar and dinning area; a rock and roll refuge retrofitted with a fold down stage, concert lighting and acoustic panels; and a home gym with monkey bars, punching bags and a climbing wall.
◊“Ice People” (9 p.m. on Sundance): Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Anne Aghion follows polar explorers across terrain of incomprehensible scale, as they brave extreme conditions and relinquish all modern conveniences in the name of science. During the four-month shoot, the geologists capture one of the most significant discoveries about the history of climate change.
◊“Independent Lens” (10 p.m. on OETA-13): In ‘‘Wings of Defeat,” filmmaker Risa Morimoto retraces the footsteps her her uncle, who trained as a kamikaze pilot but carried that secret to his grave. Morimoto landed rare interviews with surviving kamikaze pilots to explore their experiences, including the brutal training they underwent.
◊“Kiki Melendez’ Hot Tamales Live” (11 p.m. on Showtime): This special hosted by Host Kiki Melendez features performances by Amy Anderson, Kira Soltanovich, Nikki Payne, Valentino, Jill-Michelle Melean, Nadine Rajabi and Thea Vidal.
◊“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (9 p.m. on NBC): Detective Stabler’s daughter is called in to help when a teenager is brutally beaten after her nude photos are spread throughout her high school. Swoosie Kurtz (“Pushing Daisies”) guest stars.
◊“Live With Regis and Kelly” (9 a.m. on KWTV-9): Hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa heads down to Miami, Fla., for four shows broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. In addition to spotlighting their luxe setting at the resort, Philbin and Ripa will sample the sights, sounds, food, culture and nightlife that make Miami one of the country’s hottest destinations for fun and sun.
◊“NCIS” (7 p.m. on CBS): With the appearance of Mossad agent Michael Rivkin, Tony is forced to question Ziva’s loyalty to NCIS. Chris O’Donnell (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and LL Cool J (“In the House”) guest star.
◊“The Real Housewives of New York City” (9 p.m. on Bravo): Clashes, disagreements and conflicts abound as the ladies take care of the final details for Jill’s charity event that they are all planning together.
◊“State of Creativity” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): Follow the journey of Whittier Middle School in Norman and Yellow Jacket Academy in Kingfisher as the teams create and program a robot to compete for the Botball championship.
◊TCM Birthday Tribute: Tyrone Power was born on this day in 1914, and TCM celebrates by airing four of his films, including 1938’s “Marie Antoinette” (7:45 a.m.) and 1957’s “Abandon Ship!” (1 p.m.).
◊“Without a Trace” (9:01 p.m. on CBS): The team races against the clock to find a teenager who was last seen in an amateur video being psychologically tormented by her unseen captor in the new episode ‘‘Devotion.” Series star Anthony LaPaglia came up with the idea for this episode’s story line.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
◊“The Business of Being Born” (8 p.m. on Showtime): This documentary executive produced by former talk show host Ricki Lake examines America’s birth culture and current maternity care system. The film interlaces intimate birth stories and interviews with numerous obstetricians, experts and advocates about the history, politics and economics of childbirth.
◊“Criminal Minds” (8 p.m. on CBS): The team suspects that a series of vehicular homicides along a dangerous stretch of road in Oregon may be the work of a serial killer who is using his car as a lethal weapon. Nicholas Brendon (‘‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) guest stars.
◊“CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): Mac informs an ex-con that he served time for a crime he didn’t commit, and Anna tells Danny “it’s time” for the first CSI baby to be born. Charles S. Dutton (“Roc”) and Mare Winningham guest star.
◊“Gary Unmarried” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): When his rambunctious half brother, Mitch (Rob Riggle, “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”), returns home from the war and decides to move in, Gary quickly loses control of his kids and his house and is forced to play the role of grown up.
◊“Lie to Me” (7 p.m. on Fox): Mekhi Phifer (“ER”) guest stars as Ben Reynolds, an FBI agent who partners with Lightman to track down a serial rapist terrorizing the Washington, DC area.
◊“The New Adventures of Old Christine” (7 p.m. on CBS): Christine’s plan to prove that she’s comfortable with Richard’s remarriage backfires when her date (Lee Tergesen, “Oz”) acts obnoxiously at the rehearsal dinner.
◊“Scrubs” (7 p.m. on ABC): When random furnishings from Elliot’s apartment turn up in J.D.’s place, it becomes clear that she finally plans to take their relationship to a whole new level on the series finale.
◊“WWII Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This three-part series shatters the myths of World War II. The first installment titled “Unlikely Friends” lays bare a history of secret allegiances that Joseph Stalin wanted to hide.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
◊“30 Rock” (8:31 p.m. on NBC): Liz and Tracy convince Jack to begin the search for his real father, Alan Alda (“M*A*S*H”) and Steve Buscemi (“Fargo”) guest star.
◊“Bones” (7 p.m. on Fox): Brennan decides she wants to have a baby and surprises Booth with a request to father her child. The stress of the situation, coupled with Booth’s undiagnosed health issue, paves the way for a surprise visit from Stewie, the youngest member of the “Family Guy” clan (voiced by Seth MacFarlane).
◊“China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province” (7 p.m. on HBO): On May 12, 2008, an earthquake hit Sichuan Province in rural China, killing nearly 70,000 people, including 10,000 children as poorly constructed school buildings crumbled and wiped out classrooms filled with students. This film visits parents of deceased children from several schools a few days after the disaster, sharing in their unimaginable grief at the loss of what was for most their only child.
◊“The Fashion Show” (9 p.m. on Bravo): Designer Isaac Mizrahi and Grammy winner Kelly Rowland share hosting duties and also serve as judges as 15 professional designers compete for a chance to have their designs sold in the retail market and win a $125,000 prize.
◊“Gallery” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This installment focuses on Jon Burris, a private curator for Oklahoma businessmen who has traveled the world and skirted the bad guys to bring home mementoes worth millions. Now, this globe trotting, book publishing, photographing artist has turned his attention to home, as the executive director for an Oklahoma City art gallery.
◊“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m. on ABC): It’s Meredith and Derek’s wedding day on the the show’s 100th episode. But as they prepare to celebrate the big day, a group of college students are injured in a car crash on the way to their graduation ceremony and are admitted to the emergency room.
◊“Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” (9:02 p.m. on ABC): The former star of “Spin City,” who revealed in 1998 that he had been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease, travels across the globe to explore the enduring strength of hope. He talks to both famous and everyday people, venturing everywhere from the Far East to President Barack Obama’s inspiring inauguration.
◊“The Millionaire Matchmaker” (8 p.m. on Bravo): Patti ?? hits the town with her girlfriends who are visiting from Miami, and the girls dish out many good stories on her in the Season 2 finale.
◊“My Name is Earl” (7 p.m. on NBC): All of Camden County has gathered at the Crab Shack to learn about the dramatic conclusion to the story of Ernie Belcher’s disappearance. Geraldo Rivera (“Geraldo at Large”) guest stars.
◊TCM Birthday Tribute: Gary Cooper was born on this day in 1901, and TCM celebrates by airing four of his films, including 1932’s “A Farewell to Arms” (11:45 a.m.) and 1958’s “Man of the West” (4:15 p.m.).
FRIDAY, MAY 8
◊“Christian Finnegan: Au Contraire” (10 p.m. on Comedy Central): Comedian Christian Finnegan, one of the original cast members on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” pushes the envelope as he recounts the purple shorts that have haunted him since middle school and the history of giving rabbit ears.
◊“Dollhouse” (8:01 p.m. on Fox): Alpha’s reugn of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival, and one doll is permanently decactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.
◊“Everybody Hates Chris” (7 p.m. on CW): During the last week of school, Chris is informed that if he gets one more tardy he will have to repeat the 10th grade. Chris does his best to make it to school on time, but one day he misses the bus and arrives at school late, forcing him to deliver the bad news to his parents .
◊“Ghost Whisperer” (7 p.m. on CBS): As Melinda prepares for her wedding day, she takes time out to help a girl (Alexa Vega, ‘‘Spy Kids”) who believes that she is being lured into danger by vampires.
◊“Head Case” (9 p.m. on Starz): Tiffani Thiessen (“Good Morning, Miami”) has a session with Dr. Goode in which she suggests she get herself a “gay” to help her with all her life’s issues.
◊“NUMB3RS” (9 p.m. on CBS): Don and the team investigate a string of copycat bank robberies and zero in on disgraced FBI Agent Roger Bloom (Henry Winkler, “Happy Days”) as a suspect when they discover he has been studying the files of some of the original bank heists.
◊“Party Down” (9:30 p.m. on Starz): In an attempt to get back at Casey for flirting with another guy, Henry flirts with a woman at a familly and friends party for Ricky, who turns out to be a mobster. Steven Weber (“Wings”) guest stars.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
◊“Ace of Cakes” (8 p.m. on Food Network): When the ABC series “Lost” needs a cake to celebrate its 100th episode, actor Jorge Garcia (“Hurley) calls the bakery to commission a unique cake creation.
◊“Samantha Brown’s Great Weekends” (9 p.m. on Travel Channel): Host Samantha Brown takes viewers to places she found during her many travels and meets up with local people who make these places so unique.
◊“Saturday Night Live” (10:29 p.m. on NBC): Grammy winner Justin Timberlake returns to studio 8H as host. Grammy winner Ciara will be the musical guest, and Timberlake will join her to perform her newest single “Love Sex Magic.”
◊“Talkshow With Spike Feresten” (midnight on Fox): Tulsa natives Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson of the pop trio Hanson perform an acoustic version of their single “Follow My Lead.”
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, Kirsten Dunst
April 30, 2009 — Kirsten Caroline Dunst, who played Charlie Chiemingo on six episodes of “ER” (1996-97 on NBC), turns 27 today.
She 2ill play Katie McCarthy in the upcoming movie All Good Things” (in post-production).
Her first acting role was as Lisa’s Daughter in the 1898 movie “New York Stories.” She was 7.
Best wishes to Kirsten and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Kirsten Dunst, who portrays Mary Jane in “Spider-Man 3,” is interviewed on the NBC “Today” television program in New York, Wednesday May 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Richard Drew).
Enjoy Gene Autry films on Encore Westerns in May
Residents in Gene Autry, Okla., will be pleased to know that Encore Westerns will air classic Gene Autry films every Sunday in May.
Better yet, viewers can catch rebroadcasts of “The Gene Autry Show” at 3:30 p.m. weekdays on Encore Westerns (channel 202 on Cox Digital Cable, 342 on Dish Network, 529 on DirecTV, 940 on U-verse).
And as an added bonus, episodes of “Cheyenne” and “Maverick” will follow at 4 and 5 p.m. weekdays. James Garner, who was born in Norman, is featured in “Maverick” along with Roger Moore (Mr. Bond). Clint Walker stars as “Cheyenne.”
Here’s the lineup of Autry movies, which will air at 11 a.m. Sundays and encore the following Wednesdays at 11 a.m.:
•• May 3: “Saddle Pals” (1947) — Someone is trying to drive wealthy land owner Waldo Brooks into bankruptcy, and Gene is just the guy to expose the badguys.
•• May 10: “Gold Mine in the Sky” (1938) — As executor of the owner’s will, singing ranch foreman Gene must see that the daughter/heiress doesn’t marry without his approval.
•• May 17: “Winning of the West” (1953) — One of a bunch of gangsters trying to push the old protection racket on western ranchers turns out to be Gene’s younger brother.
•• May 24: “Silver Canyon” (1951) — During the Civil War, McQuarrie leads guerrilla raiders, Gene and Cougar serve as Union scouts stationed in Utah.
•• May 31: “Loaded Pistols” (1948) — Gene protects young Larry Evans, wrongly accused of murder, while trying to find the real badguys.
– Penny TV
Top 50 Talk Show Guests on TV
(April 30-May 6, 2009)
Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine: "Star Trek"
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the guests (and all the topics) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are 50 of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (April 30-May 6, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
BEST GUESTS
••Tim Allen (“The Six Wives of Henry Lefay”), May 6 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Kirstie Alley (“Nailed”), April 30 on “Oprah Winfrey”
••Jennifer Aniston (“He’s Just Not That Into You”), May 4 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Lacey Chabert (“Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”), April 30 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Justin Chambers (“Grey’s Anatomy”), May 6 on “The View”
••John Cho (“Star Trek”), May 6 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Mark Consuelos (“Hostile Makeover”), May 1 on “Rachael Ray”
••Eliza Coupe (“Scrubs”), May 4 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Simon Cowell (“American Idol”), May 5 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Kara DioGuardi (“American Idol”), May 1 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”; May 2 on “Talkshow With Spike Feresten”
••Michael Douglas (“Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”), April 30 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), May 4 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), April 30 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Nathan Fillion (“Castle”), May 6 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Jamie Foxx (“The Soloist”), April 30 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Jennifer Garner (“Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”), April 30 on “Good Morning America”; May 1 on “Live With Regis and Kelly” and “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Balthazar Getty (“Brothers & Sisters”), April 30 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Lauren Graham (“The Bridget Show”), May 1 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••George Hamilton (“Pushing Daisies”), May 5 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Kevin Hart (“Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire”), May 4 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Hugh Jackman (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), April 30 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”; May 1 on “Oprah Winfrey”; May 6 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Nick Jonas (“Jonas”), May 1 on “The Doctors”
••Melina Kanakaredes (“CSI: NY”), May 6 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”), May 4 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Rob Lowe (“Brothers & Sisters”), May 6 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”), May 5 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Matthew McConaughey (“Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”), April 30 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”; May 1 on “The Early Show” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; May 1 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”), May 4 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Jillian Michaels (“The Biggest Loser”), May 1 on “Today”
••Jay Mohr (“Gary Unmarried”), May 1 on “The View”
••Dominic Monaghan (“Lost”), April 30 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Julianne Moore (“Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully” author), April 30 on “Today”; May 4 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“Grey’s Anatomy”), May 4 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Regis Philbin (“Live With Regis and Kelly”), April 30 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Chris Pine (“Star Trek”), May 4 on “Late Show With David Letterman”; May 6 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”), May 6 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Tracy Pollan (“Natalee Holloway”), May 1 on “Rachael Ray”
••Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek”), May 4 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”; May 5 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Ryan Reynolds (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), April 30 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Cameron Richardson (“Harper’s Island”), April 30 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Liev Schreiber (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine “), May 5 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Judge Judy Sheindlin (“Judge Judy”), May 6 on “The View”
••Brooke Shields (“Lipstick Jungle”), April 30 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••David Spade (“Rules of Engagement”), May 6 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Tori Spelling (“Mommywood” author), May 1 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Patti Stanger (“The Millionaire Matchmaker”), April 30 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Kiefer Sutherland (“24″), May 1 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Alexandra Wentworth (“Head Case”), April 30 on “The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet”
••Henry Winkler (“Sit Down, Shut Up”), May 1 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show” and “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
Top 20 Talk Show Topics on TV
(April 30-May 6, 2009)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the topics (and all the guests) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are TV Editor Penny Soldan’s Top 20 picks for shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (April 30-May 6, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
TOP TOPICS
••Kentucky Derby drinks, April 30 on “Today”
••Facebook etiquette, April 30 on “The Early Show”
••Recession and suicide, April 30 on “The View”
••Swimsuits to flatter every frame, April 30 on “Rachael Ray”
••Baby must-haves, April 30 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Guests talk about catching criminals, April 30 on “Montel Williams”
••Women say their husbands put their dreams of becoming famous before their families, April 30 on “Dr. Phil”
••Nosebleeds, April 30 on “The Doctors”
••Kentucky Derby cooking, May 1 on “Today,” 7 a.m., KFOR-4.
••Ways to make money in May, May 1 on “Good Morning America”
••What women should know about riding motorcycles, May 1 on “The Early Show”
••Daring stunts, household accidents and crazy criminals caught on tape, May 1 on “Maury”
••Courageous children save their parents’ lives, May 1 on “Montel Williams”
••Young people who have become YouTube stars, May 1 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Teens say they face pressure to be beautiful, May 1 on “Dr. Phil”
••Favorite health and wellness products, May 1 on “The Doctors”
••Secrets of Kentucky Derby jockeys, May 2 on “Today”
••The science of hunger, May 4 on “Today”
••Tyra teaches parents how to instill self-esteem in their children, May 4 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Small home improvements, May 5 on “Today”
Happy Birthday, Eve Plumb
April 29, 2009 — Eve Aline Plumb,
who played Jan Brady on “The Brady Bunch” (1969-74 on ABC), turns 51 today.
She won the “Trivial Pursuit: America Plays” game show during Brady Week (September 2008). She beat out Barry Williams (Greg), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy).
Her first acting role was as Bonnie Braids in a 1967 episode of “Dick Tracy.” She was 9.
Best wishes to Eve and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — The Final 5 Perform
“American Idol” is headed
toward the final four singers.
Click here to listen to NewsOK’s Idol Chatter co-hosts Mike Koehler and Yvette Walker break down Tuesday’s (April 28) performances.
Pictured at right: The final 5 on “American Idol”. L-R: Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert, Alison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Matt Giraud. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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‘The Biggest Loser,’ Pound for Pound Challenge almost over
“The Biggest Loser” is
winding down on NBC, with the Season 7 finale scheduled to air May 12.
The deadline to report pounds lost for the Pound for Pound Challenge is May 5. So everybody who pledged to lose weight for a good cause should report their weight loss at www.PFPChallenge.com or www.biggestloser.com in the next few days to ensure it will result in a donation to a local food bank.
The Pound For Pound Challenge is matching every pound of weight loss with a 10-cent donation to Feeding America. Groceries will be distributed to food banks based on zip codes of participants.
Congratulations to Tara, Mike, Ron, Filipe and Helen for making it to the top five on “The Biggest Loser.” And thanks to everyone making every pound count to help the hunger crisis in America.
–Penny TV
Hallmark Channel salutes Bea Arthur with best-of-Dorothy ‘Golden Girls’ episodes
Network News Release …
At the Studio City, CA, home of Hallmark Channel, fans of the classic comedy “Golden Girls” flooded the network’s Viewer Services department Monday with parenthetical appreciation for the channel’s weekend announcement of a Memorial Day Tribute to Bea Arthur, who died Saturday, April 25. The qualifier to the announcement included these sentiments: more, sooner, please.
Hallmark Channel responded by hand-selecting the “Best of the Dorothy Zbornak Episodes” which begin running Tuesday, April 28 (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) and continue, Wednesday, April 29 (6 p.m.-8 p.m.), Thursday, April 30 (6 p.m.-8 p.m.), Sunday, May 3 (5 a.m.-2 a.m.) and the previously announced schedule for Monday, May 31 (7:30 a.m.-2 a.m.).
A run down of episodes follows:
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
••6 pm: “Forgive Me, Father” — Blanche and Rose plan a nice dinner at the house for Dorothy and her new boyfriend whom she later learns is a priest. She later gets another shock when she learns he plans to leave the church.
••6:30 pm: “Feelings” — Dorothy receives threats after failing a football star, which means he can’t play in an upcoming game.
••7 pm : “There Goes the Bride, Part 1 of 2″ — Dorothy has been sneaking around so that Sophia doesn’t discover that she’s been dating Stan. However, when Stan proposes, Dorothy must reveal the truth to Sophia.
••7:30 pm: “There Goes the Bride, Part 2 of 2″ — Totally against Dorothy and Stan’s impending nuptials, Sophia vows to not let the ceremony go off.”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
••6 pm: “That Was No Lady” — Dorothy finds herself on the other side of the table when her latest boyfriend Glen gives her a shock when he tells her he’s married. She surprises herself when she finds herself sneaking around to be with him.
••6:30 pm: “Son-in-Law Dearest” — Dorothy’s daughter, Kate is coming for a visit and has a big announcement. However, when Kate arrives, her announcement is far from exciting. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose stay up and watch an “I Love Lucy” marathon.
••7 pm: “Love for Sale” — The girls prepare for the Children’s Hospital Bachelorette Auction and a reluctant Dorothy decides to participate. She is in for a surprise when Stan walks in and begins bidding.
••7:30 pm: “The Commitments” — Dorothy gets wrapped up in “Beatlemania” and begins dating a Beatle impersonator.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
••6 pm: “And Ma Makes Three” — Feeling sorry for a lonely Sophia, Dorothy allows her to come along on a date with her. Pretty soon Sophia begins tagging along on every date.”
••6:30 pm: “Cheaters” — The married man whom Dorothy once dated re-enters her life and has news that he’s now divorced and would like to reconcile with Dorothy.
••7 pm: “The Monkey Show, Part 1 of 2″ — Dorothy gets a visit first from Stan with news that he’s over her and moving on with his life. Dorothy quickly discovers who he’s moving on with: Her sister, Gloria.
••7:30 pm: “The Monkey Show, Part 2 of 2″ — Dorothy is stunned to discover Gloria and Stan sleeping together in her bed. Dorothy is more stunned when she learns that Sophia pushed Stan and Gloria together.”
SUNDAY, MAY 3
••7:30 am: “Dorothy’s Prized Pupil” — One of Dorothy’s students has been doing very well in her class, so she decides to submit a paper that he wrote for a contest. However, this inadvertently signals to the INS that he is an illegal alien. Guest star Mario Lopez
••8 am: “The Operation” — During a tap dance rehearsal with Rose and Blanche, Dorothy injures her foot and later is hesitant about having foot surgery. Meanwhile, with Dorothy out of the recital, Blanche and Rose must re-work their act.
••8:30 am: “Guess Who’s Coming to the Wedding?” — Dorothy’s daughter, Kate, comes to Miami with an announcement: She’s engaged. Dorothy is thrilled but her happiness quickly turns to anger when she realizes that her ex-husband, Stan, is going to be invited.
••9 am: “Love Under the Big Top” — Dorothy is in a serious relationship with a lawyer who’s decided that he’s leaving law to become a circus clown. Guest star Dick Van Dyke
••9:30 am: “Dorothy’s New Friend” — Dorothy befriends a novelist, Barbara Thorndyke and she quickly infringes on Dorothy’s relationship with Blanche and Rose.
••10 am: “To Catch a Neighbor” — The girls invite their new neighbors over for dinner but later, after they leave, two police detectives arrive with some unsettling news: The girls’ new neighbors are really dealers in stolen gems. Guest star George Clooney.
••10:30 am: “All Bets Are Off” — Dorothy’s gambling problem re-surfaces after a visit to the race track and quickly begins falling in to debt and gaining an apathy to her job.
••11 am: “Stan Takes a Wife” — Stan breaks the news that he’s engaged to be married. However, after Sophia falls ill, Stan comforts Dorothy, which sparks old feelings.
••11:30 am: Golden Girls: “Questions and Answers” — Dorothy is excited when she learns the ‘Jeopardy’ is having tryouts in Miami. Meanwhile, Blanche and Dorothy give Rose a dog to cheer her up.
••12 pm: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest, Part 1 of 2″ — Blanche needs someone to entertain her visiting Uncle Lucas. She persuades Dorothy into going out with him and the two later come up with a scheme to get revenge on Blanche. However, their scheme seems to become all too real, as Uncle Lucas’ “phoney” marriage proposal soon becomes sincere.
••12:30 pm: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest, Part 2 of 2” — As Dorothy’s wedding day approaches, everyone is making preparations. In the end, Sophia and Rose decide to stay with Blanche and Dorothy says a tearful goodbye.
••1 pm: “Till Death Do We Volley” — Dorothy’s old friend, Trudy, comes for a visit and this revives the old rivalry between them. However, the visit turns tragic when Trudy suddenly dies.
••1:30 pm: “Comedy of Errors” — Dorothy finds a list of things that she wanted to accomplish and finds that she hasn’t accomplished many of them. So she decides to go after one of them: Entertaining people.
••2 pm: “Guess Who’s Coming to the Wedding?” — Dorothy’s daughter, Kate, comes to Miami with an announcement: She’s engaged. Dorothy is thrilled but her happiness quickly turns to anger when she realizes that her ex-husband, Stan, is going to be invited.
••2:30 pm: “To Catch a Neighbor” — The girls invite their new neighbors over for dinner but later, after they leave, two police detectives arrive with some unsettling news: The girls’ new neighbors are really dealers in stolen gems. Guest star George Clooney.
••3 pm: “Dorothy’s Prized Pupil” — One of Dorothy’s students has been doing very well in her class, so she decides to submit a paper that he wrote for a contest. However, this inadvertently signals to the INS that he is an illegal alien. Guest star Mario Lopez.
••3:30 pm: “The Operation” — During a tap dance rehearsal with Rose and Blanche, Dorothy injures her foot and later is hesitant about having foot surgery. Meanwhile, with Dorothy out of the recital, Blanche and Rose must re-work their act.
••4 pm: “Dorothy’s New Friend” — Dorothy befriends a novelist, Barbara Thorndyke and she quickly infringes on Dorothy’s relationship with Blanche and Rose.
••4:30 pm: “Love Under the Big Top” — Dorothy is in a serious relationship with a lawyer who’s decided that he’s leaving law to become a circus clown. Guest star Dick Van Dyke
••5 pm: “Sick and Tired, Part 1 of 2″ — Dorothy is sure she is ill, but all of the doctors she visits tell her she’s fine and that the problem is mental.
••5:30 pm: “Sick and Tired, Part 2 of 2″ — Dorothy continues to seek medical advice and meets Dr. Chang, who is finally able to put a name to Dorothy’s malady: Chronic fatigue syndrome.
••6 pm: “All Bets Are Off” — Dorothy’s gambling problem re-surfaces after a visit to the race track and she quickly begins falling in to debt and gaining an apathy to her job.
••6:30 pm: “The Case of the Libertine Belle” — The girls participate in a murder mystery weekend and Dorothy has a ball when she solves a mystery.
••7 pm: “Goodbye, Mr. Gordon” — Dorothy is contacted by a high school teacher she once had a crush on. They quickly begin seeing each other.
••7:30 pm: “Journey to the Center of Attention” — Blanche brings a lonely, Dorothy down to the Rusty Anchor for a night of excitement.
••8 pm: “Stan Takes a Wife” — Stan breaks the news that he’s engaged to be married. However, after Sophia falls ill, Stan comforts Dorothy, which sparks old feelings.
••8:30 pm: “Questions and Answers” — Dorothy is excited when she learns the ‘Jeopardy’ is having tryouts in Miami. Meanwhile, Blanche and Dorothy give Rose a dog to cheer her up.
••9 pm: “Till Death Do We Volley” — Dorothy’s old friend, Trudy, comes for a visit and this revives the old rivalry between them. However, the visit turns tragic when Trudy suddenly dies.
••9:30 pm: “Comedy of Errors” — Dorothy finds a list of things that she wanted to accomplish and finds that she hasn’t accomplished many of them. So she decides to go after one of them: Entertaining people.
••10 pm: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest, Part 1 of 2″ — Blanche needs someone to entertain her visiting Uncle Lucas. She persuades Dorothy into going out with him and the two later come up with a scheme to get revenge on Blanche. However, their scheme seems to become all too real, as Uncle Lucas’ “phoney” marriage proposal soon becomes sincere.
••10:30 pm: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest, Part 2 of 2″ — As Dorothy’s wedding day approaches, everyone is making preparations. In the end, Sophia and Rose decide to stay with Blanche and Dorothy says a tearful goodbye.
••11 pm: “What a Difference a Date Makes” — The man who stood Dorothy up for her senior prom contacts her and they make a date. After learning why he stood her up, Dorothy unleashes her wrath at Sophia.
••11:30 pm: “The Case of the Libertine Belle” — The girls participate in a murder mystery weekend and Dorothy has a ball when she solves a mystery.
••12 am: “Sick and Tired, Part 1 of 2″ — Dorothy is sure she is ill, but all of the doctors she visits tell her she’s fine and that the problem is mental.
••12:30 am: “Sick and Tired, Part 2 of 2″ — Dorothy continues to seek medical advice and meets Dr. Chang who is finally able to put a name to Dorothy’s malady: Chronic fatigue syndrome.
••1 am: “Journey to the Center of Attention” — Blanche brings a lonely Dorothy down to the Rusty Anchor for a night of excitement.
••1:30 am: “Goodbye, Mr. Gordon” — Dorothy is contacted by a high school teacher she once had a crush on. They quickly begin seeing each other.
