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Oklahoman finalist in $25,000 Unleash Your Chic Side Challenge

 

AllModern.com teamed up with HGTV’s John Gidding, host of “Curb Appeal: The Block,” last October to launch the $25,000 Unleash Your Chic Side Challenge.

This contest is a nationwide search for the person who most needs to break out of their lifeless living room and modernize their space, according to a news release.

7,000 entries have been whittled down to 75 finalists and one of them is from Oklahoma – Amy Deas of Oklahoma City.

The finalists are competing for a brand new living room featuring $25,000 worth of modern furniture and accessories, with sponsors including Gus Modern, Herman Miller, Missoni Home, Blomus, ET2 Lighting and Inhabit.

Visit www.Facebook.com/AllModern to browse through finalist entries, rate their photos and help to decide which living room deserves the makeover.

The announcement of the grand prize, second place and third place winners will be in early November.

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Oklahomans among finalists in HGTV’s “$15,000 Battle Your Blah Backyard Contest”

Last year CSN Stores partnered with HGTV’s Justin Cave, host of Ground Breakers, to launch a national search for the person with the most yawn-inducing outdoor space, according to a news release.

After receiving 13,000 entries, 100 finalists have been chosen, and two of them are Oklahomans.

Sherri McCarty of Spavinaw and Abby Morgan of Oklahoma City are among the finalists eligible for a new backyard that includes $15,000 worth of landscaping, furniture, fire pits, grill goods, lighting, accessories, and more.

To browse through all of the finalist entries, rate their photos, and help choose the backyard makeover winner, visit the Contest Corner at www.Facebook.com/CSNStores.

The grand prize, second and third place winners are scheduled to be announced June 15.

 

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HGTV is giving away a Green Home

  
   HGTV’s 2010 Dream Home went to a woman in New Orleans. But HGTV’s 2010 Green Home is still up for grabs.
   The third annual HGTV Green Home Giveaway is underway at www.HGTV.com, and entries will be accepted through June 4.
   Located in The Pinehills community of Plymouth, Mass., the HGTV Green Home is highlighted by a covered wrap-around porch and a third level tower. The two story, two bedroom, 2-and-a-half bath home is approximately 2,100 square feet and features construction and design elements that contribute to an energy-efficient, cleaner and healthier living environment.
   Go to www.HGTV.com/greenhome for a 360-degree virtual tour. The site also features a space to share green building and design tips.
–Penny TV

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Top 55 TV Programs for April 4-10, 2010

 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 April 4:

NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

SUNDAY, APRIL 4
••The 18th Annual Trumpet Awards (8 p.m. on TV One): Nicole Ari Parker (“The Deep End”) and Malcolm Jamal Warner (“Sherri”) co-host the event honoring African-American achievements in diverse fields such as law, religion, politics, public service, sports and entertainment. During the telecast, comedian, actor and radio personality Steve Harvey will be presented with the Pinnacle Award.
••”Antonio Treatment” (9 p.m. on HGTV): Built in the 1950s, the Highland Gardens Hotel (formerly the Landmark Hotel) has been the scene for some legendary Hollywood history — most notably as the place where rocker Janis Joplin died from an overdose back in 1970. But it hasn’t been updated much in the past few decades, and the owners assign Antonio Ballatore to give their rock ’n’ roll landmark a new party room.
••”Cold Case” (9 p.m. on CBS): After determining the serial killer’s identity – and some of his likely future  targets – the team and the FBI work together to apprehend him while trying to locate and protect the people he’s preparing to kill. Susanna Thompson (“Once and Again”) returns as FBI agent Diane Yates.
••”Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): Celebrity volunteer Jessica Alba (“The Killer Inside Me”) joins the team in Kemah, Texas, to surprise a big-hearted family of 15, all living together in a small trailer.
••”Good Luck Charlie” (7:30 p.m. on Disney): This new comedy focuses on what happens when a new baby joins the Duncan household and roles shift for everyone in the family, including teen siblings PJ and Teddy and tween brother Gabe, who must adjust to the many changes baby Charlie brings.
••”How to Make It in America” (9 p.m. on HBO): In the Season 1 finale, Cam suspects Rene of having something to do with the theft of the Rasta Monsta truck filled with his and Ben’s Crisp tees.
••”Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): In “Sharpe’s Peril,” the new adventures of Richard Sharpe (Sean Bean) continue as he and Harper (Daragh O’Malley) lead a ragtag party of civilians and soldiers on a march across India.
••”Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” (6 p.m. on Animal Planet): Season 8 kicks off with “Bearwalker of the Northwoods.” Dr. Lynn Rogers illustrates that many of the perceptions people have of black bears are wrong as he gets incredibly close to them — from taking naps with them in the woods to being able to put radio collars on them without sedating them.
••”Nature” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): The new installment “Moment of Impact: Hunters & Herds” focuses on savannahs and grassland, where the planet’s largest concentrations of herd animals come up against some of nature’s most successful hunters.
••”The Pacific” (8 p.m. on HBO): Finally enlisted as a Marine, Sledge trains for combat at Camp Elliott.  The 1st Marine Division lands at Cape Gloucester on the Japanese-held island of New Britain.
••”Storm Riders” (8 p.m. on The Weather Channel): Get a sneak peek at the new series featuring scientists Juston Drake and Simon Brewer on a storm hunt. With no high-tech equipment, gadgets or antennas, these chasers are armed with a meteorology degree, map and cell phone as they rely on their education and gut instincts to get them to the center of the storm. The series is scheduled to premiere in fall.
••”Sunday Best” (7 p.m. on BET): Season 3 features gospel recording artists Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams as new judges. In addition to the U.S. talent pool of competitors, the series hosted by Kirk Franklin goes to Lagos, Nigeria, for the first-ever international auditions to see who will become the next great gospel star.
••”Til Death” (6:30 p.m. on Fox): When Ally and Doug announce that they’re going to be parents, Joy has a meltdown about becoming a grandmother, forcing Eddie to call in his mother-in-law for help. Lainie Kazan (“My Big Fat Greek Life”) and Martin Mull (“Mrs. Doubtfire”) guest star.
••”Treasures of the Gilcrease: Charles Russell, Western Story Teller” (6:30 p.m. on OETA-13): Charles Russell remains one of the most significant American artists of the early 20th century.  His depictions of cowboys, American Indians, historical figures and Western fauna are among the most well-known portrayals of the late 19th and early 20th century Western experience.
••”Two Wheel Oklahoma” (8:30 a.m. on OETA-13): This locally-produced travel show hosted by Tulsa motorcycle enthusiasts Brad Mathison and Rex Brown features scenic highways, unique destinations and interesting people they meet as they travel in and around Oklahoma.
••”Weatherproof” (9 p.m. on The Weather Channel): Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams and special effects technician Newton Wimer reveal how your home or car stacks up against deadly twisters as they create scenarios that could help make all the difference.
••”Undercover Boss” (8 p.m. on CBS): President and COO of Roto-Rooter Rick L. Arquilla goes undercover in his own company and finds himself overwhelmed with emotion while working alongside several employees who force him to reflect on his past as well as his future legacy as the boss of their company.
••”Unfaithful: Stories of Betrayal” (8 p.m. on Discovery Health): This special takes a look at why spouses have cheated and the reckless actions that lead to devastating consequences. It also provides insight and analysis from doctors.

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010
••”Adventure Time With Finn & Jake” (7 p.m. on Cartoon Network): This new animated series introduces viewers to unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. Finn, a silly kid with an awesome hat, and Jake, a brassy dog with a big, kind heart, depend on each other through thick and thin. 
••”Antiques Roadshow” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): Items appraised in Hour 2 from Denver include a Dodger’s game-used jersey worn by Don Drysdale and an heirloom 1817 needlework family portrait.
••”Arthur” (3:30 p.m. on OETA-13): In the new episode “When Carl Met George,”  George is excited about spending time with his new friend, Carl, who loves to draw trains and knows all kinds of facts about them. George discovers that Carl has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, and that Carl sees the world a bit differently than George and many kids. The story is followed by a live-action segment featuring kids with Asperger’s and autism.
••”The Big Bang Theory” (7 p.m. on CBS): After he’s humiliated on National Public Radio, Sheldon vows to destroy Kripke, while Wolowitz tries not to destroy his new relationship with Bernadette. “Battlestar Galactica” star Katee Sackhoff appears as herself, offering Wolowitz some relationship advice.
••”Christian Siriano: Having a Moment” (9 p.m. on Bravo): Get a glimpse into the life of the ‘‘Project Runway” Season 4 winner-turned-minimogul in this new special as he prepares for his third runway show. He oversees every aspect of his line from start-to-finish, model fittings, Emmy-dress appointments and balancing work and life with family, friends and work associates.
••”Empress Hotel” (7 p.m. on Documentary Channel): This film follows the stories and lives of 10 individuals living in San Francisco’s Empress Hotel and their battles against addiction and mental illness.
••”Life Unexpected” (7 p.m. on CW): With her wedding on the horizon, Cate decides to take a road trip with Lux to find her father, Gordon (Peter Horton, “thirtysomething”), who abandoned her when she was a little girl.
••”Little People, Big World” (7 p.m. on TLC): Season 5 continues with twins Zach and Jeremy, recently graduated from high school, taking off on their own for a European backpacking adventure. Soon, the rest of the Roloffs join for a full family vacation that includes visits to Italy and France.
••”Runaway Squad” (9 p.m. on A&E): This new real-life series follows former NYPD detective Joe Mazzilli and his team of private investigators, who track, rescue and reunite runaways with their families.
••”Saving Grace” (9 p.m. on TNT): As Grace deals with the aftermath of her dramatic fall from a building with Neely, she also struggles with the impending death of her grandfather, GeePaw.  Meanwhile the squad investigates a double homicide involving a water dispute between two ranchers, and Rhetta discovers a secret about her daughter.
••”Storm Stories” (7:30 p.m. on The Weather Channel): This installment titled “Midwest Outbreak” spotlights a tornado sighted May 10, 2008, near Chetopa, Kansas. Before it is over, this mile-wide twister will destroy the town of Picher and claim more than 20 lives – including that of a 21-year-old firefighter from Missouri.
••”Top Gear” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Jeremy travels to Belfast to conduct an extremely thorough gtest of the Renaultsport Twingo 133. British film director Guy Ritchie (“Sherlock Holmes”) is featured in the star in a reasonably price car segment.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010
••”Dad’s in Heaven With Nixon” (7:30 p.m. on Showtime): This documentary by writer, director, producer Tom Murray traces his fractured childhood in 1960s Southampton, New York. He recounts his grandfather and father’s battles with bipolar disorder and, conversely, his brother’s prosperity through autism and how their afflictions affected their large, affluent Irish-American family.
••”The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): Alicia and Will defend a college student accused of killing her sorority sister while under the influence of a sleep aid. Gary Cole (“Entourage”) returns as ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh.  David Paymer (“Line of Fire”) returns as Judge Richard Cuesta.
••”Inside the Perfect Predator” (9 p.m. Animal Planet): This special looks at four predators — the cheetah, great white shark, crocodile and falcon — in an attempt to understand how they accomplish their extraordinary killing feats.
••“Paris Hilton’s British Best Friend” (9 p.m. on TV Guide Network): Paris Hilton puts 12 hopeful Brits through the test of true friendship. In the end, one lucky contestant will get to walk the red carpet with Paris on their arm.
••”NCIS” (7 p.m. on CBS): The death of a Navy officer leads Gibbs and the team into the world of high-priced call girls, relying on D.C. Madam Holly Snow (Dina Meyer, “Burn Notice”) to help them catch a killer. Adam Kaufman (“Without A Trace”) reprises his role as Homicide Detective Philip McCadden.
••”NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m. on CBS): When an undercover operation has the NCIS team investigating a MMA gym and its fighters, Sam Hanna is tasked with donning gloves and entering the cage for a one-on-one fight. Making special giest appearances are MMA fighters Dan Henderson, Frank Shamrock, Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, KJ Noons and Cung Le.
••”NOVA” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): ‘‘Hunting the Edge of Space” looks at how the telescope has evolved from the simple spyglass used by Galileo into sometimes enormous pieces of equipment perched on mountains, orbiting the Earth and even circling other planets.
••”Parenthood” (9 p.m. on NBC): Kristina’s worrying affects her six life, while Crosby tries to tell his parents he has a son. Minka Kelly (“Friday Night Lights”) and Jason Ritter (“Joan of Arcadia”) guest star.
••”Southland” (9 p.m. on TNT): In the Season 2 finale, John gets an unexpected request from his ex-wife just as he, Ben and Chickie are sent out as part of a maximum deployment to capture the “Canyon Rapist,” a perp who has been impersonating a cop.
••”Storm Stories” (7 p.m. on The Weather Channel): After a quiet start to the 2009 tornado season, an EF-2 touches down in rural Nebraska June 17.  As it moves toward the city of Aurora, meteorologists track the storm and warn residents to take shelter.  But for some residents, it takes seeing storm chasers parked outside their home to begin a frantic run for cover. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
••”Accidentally on Purpose” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): Zack is upset when Billie hires a baby nurse without consulting him. Meanwhile, Davis and Ryan are faced with a difficult choice when they learn surprising news about the nurse. Olivia Munn (“Iron Man 2″) guest stars as Nicole, Billie and Zack’s sexy nurse.
••”America’s Next Top Model” (7 p.m. on CW):  The girls pose with comedian Ross Mathews (“The Tonight Show”) before heading to New York City’s garment district to be completely transformed in faux fashion wardrobe.
••”Being Erica” (9 p.m. on SoapNet): In the Season 2 finale, Erica’s perfect life is turned upside down when she finally makes some big decisions. Dr. Tom adds a major twist to her therapy that opens up a world of possibilities.
••”The Buddha” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): Richard Gere (“Amelia”) narrates this documentary about the life of the Buddha, an Indian sage who gained enlightenment as he sat under a fig tree. The Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on Earth. He said only that he was a human who had found a kind of serenity that others could find, too.
••”Cougar Town” (8:30 p.m. on ABC): Bobby and Jules are at an impasse over letting Travis go to a party where he’ll undoubtedly be drinking, Ellie is determined to triumph as alpha dog over Grayson, and Laurie meets Smith’s dad (Barry Bostwick, “Spin City”).
••”Criminal Minds” (8 p.m. on CBS): The Behavioral Analysis Unit travels to San Francisco to investigate the murders of several homeless men and teams up with a separate group of BAU operatives who are working another case they think is connected. Forest Whitaker (“Last King of Scotland”) guest stars as Special Agent Sam Cooper, and Mary Steenburgen (“Joan of Arcadia”) guest stars as Director Beth Griffith.
••”CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): When a woman linked to an unsolved murder case is found dead, the evidence and autopsy both suggest a suicide. But Stella is unconvinced and risks her life to pursue the case. Madchen Amick (“My Own Worst Enemy”) guest stars.
••”In Plain Sight” (9 p.m. on USA Network): The new episode ‘‘When Mary Met Marshall” flashes back to the day Mary joined WitSec. Prompting those memories is a present-day break-in that threatens the security of the first witnesses Mary and Marshall handled together. Allison Janney (“The West Wing”), Tess Harper (“Crash”) and Josh Cooke (“Big Day”) guest star.
••”Modern Family” (8 p.m. on ABC): Phil and Claire break from their traditional Valentine’s Day dinner date and plan a little “role play” excursion. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria’s ideas of romance clash when he takes her to a comedy show. David Brenner (“The Hollywood Squares”) guest stars as himself.
••”The Oprah Winfrey Show” (4 p.m. on KOCO-5): The cast of “Glee” visits Oprah for an hour of behind-the-scenes secrets, revealing interviews, unseen backstage moments and a show-stopping performance.
••”Shear Genius” (9 p.m. on Bravo): Season 3 comes to a close when the final three stylists team up with fashion designer Henry Duarte for their biggest challenge yet.They’ll each style six models for a fashion show where the designer will debut Duarte’s new line of edgy rock-and-roll inspired clothing.
••”Top Chef Masters” (10 p.m. on Bravo): World-renowned chefs revert to basics and compete against one another until one claims the title of Top Chef Master and a prize for the charity of his or her choice. Food journalist Kelly Choi returns as host for Season 2, and back on the Critics’ Table are restaurant critics Gael Greene and Jay Rayner and culinary expert James Oseland.
••”Ugly Betty” (9:01 p.m. om ABC): As Hilda’s wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon (Bryan Batt, “Mad Men”).

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
••”Big Money in the Middle East” (7 p.m. on CNBC): CNBC correspondent Erin Burnett gathers an exclusive panel of billionaires betting big on the region to talk opportunity and, for the first time, the big risks of putting money in the Middle East. Joining Burnett is the richest man in Egypt and all of Africa. The other? A self-made American billionaire.
••”Bones” (7 p.m. on Fox): Star David Boreanaz (Seeley Booth) directs the series’ 100th episode, which recounts the first time Booth and Brennan worked together on a case. This look back at their beginnings has a profound effect on them and may change their feelings for each other forever. The episode also provides a glimpse at the other Jeffersonian team members to see how their relationships began and the influence they have had on each other’s lives.
••”CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (8 p.m. on CBS): Langston’s investigation into the murder of a family brings him one step closer to catching the Dr. Jekyll serial killer as the CSI team traces the perp to the house next door to the murder site.
••”Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m. on ABC): Mark flies Addison to Seattle to help with a difficult procedure on his pregnant daughter, Sloan, Owen questions Teddy’s motives when she assigns Cristina the lead on a complicated surgery, and Derek’s suspicions are raised when the Chief recruits Meredith to assist with a high profile operation. Kate Walsh (“Private Practice”) and Kim Raver (“Lipstick Jungle”) guest star.
••”LisaRaye: The Real McCoy” (8 p.m. on TV One): This new reality series follows LisaRaye (“All of Us” and former First Lady of the Turks and Caicos) as she works to fully re-establish her critically acclaimed acting career, while balancing a far-flung and complex personal life.
••“The Marriage Ref” (9 p.m. on NBC): Celebrity panelists Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), Kathy Griffin (“My Life on the D-List”) and Nathan Lane (“The Producers”) offer their wit, wisdom and unique opinions to couples in marital tiffs.
••”The Mentalist” (9 p.m. on CBS): When a “Jane Doe” with amnesia and covered in blood steps in front of Cho and Van Pelt’s car, Patrick Jane must use all of his skills to discover who she is, her last location and why she lost her memory. Aunjanue Ellis (“True Blood”) returns as the CBI’s new boss, Special Agent Madeleine Hightower.
••”Parks and Recreation” (7:30 p.m. on NBC): Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee’s sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Fred Armisen (“Saturday Night Live”) guest stars.
••”Private Chefs of Beverly Hills” (9 p.m. on Food Network): This new series follows six gifted cooks from Big City Chefs, Beverly Hills’ premiere private chef placement agency. On-call 24/7, the chefs must cater to the whims of their over-the-top and eccentric clientele in Los Angeles’ most posh neighborhood.
••”Stateline” (8:30 p.m. on OETA-13): This installment of OETA’s award-winning documentary series takes a look back at prohibition. Oklahoma had been officially dry since statehood in 1907. But that hadn’t kept anyone from having a cocktail. Liquor was available by free delivery 24 hours a day from bootleggers. And cocktails and wine were served at banquets and in clubs, restaurants and hotels.
••”Supernatural” (8 p.m. on CW): Sam and Dean are outnumbered by demons, but are saved at the last minute by Rob (Michael Shanks, “Smallville”) and his townspeople, who are aware of the Apocalypse, and have been training to fight and kill demons.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010
••”The Awkward Comedy Show” (11 p.m. on Comedy Central): This stand-up special features five quirky and eclectic comedians — Hannibal Buress, Eric Andre, Baron Vaughn, Marina Franklin and Victor Varnado — who uncover humor in a world full of stereotypes.
••”Danger Coast” (8:30 p.m. on CMT): This new series follows the dramatic exploits of Miami-Dade County’s elite waterborne Marine Operations Bureau as they engage in unexpected, life-saving activities that no training or experience could prepare them for. These heroes fight against overwhelming odds to selflessly protect the public at large, while risking their own lives.
••”Garage Mahal” (8 p.m. on DIY Network): In the Season 2 premiere, host Bill Goldberg (“The Longest Yard”) and the DIY team transform the the messy garage of late-night talk show host Jay Leno. In six days, they turn Leno’s unruly six-car, three room space into a showcase, complete with technology out of a James Bond film.
••”Gator 911″ (8 p.m. on CMT): Conservationist Gary Saurage, the owner of Texas adventure park Gator Country, goes on the hunt for his park’s namesake reptiles. Rescuing gators from unusual and precarious places, he collects them and brings them to a new and safe home.
••”Live From Abbey Road” (7 p.m. on Sundance): Musical artists discussing their work and performing at London’s Abbey Road Studios are Lyle Lovett, Doves and Noisettes.
••”The Message” (9 p.m. on TLC): In this special. private investigator Christopher Bauer gives three families the chance to send heartfelt messages to some they are desperate to find.
••”Miami Medical” (9 p.m. on CBS): One member of the team learns a secret about Dr. Proctor’s past while treating the victims of a hotel shooting.  Meanwhile, Dr. Deleo is offered a prestigious career move. Paul McCrane (“ER”) directed this episode. Michael O’Neill (“The West Wing,” “The Unit”) guest stars as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Kaye.
••”Smallville” (7 p.m. on CW): Tess creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow, and she delivers him to Amanda Waller (Pam Grier, “The L Word”), who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010
••”24/7 Mayweather/Mosley” (9 p.m. on HBO): This four-episode, all-access series follows two of boxing’s top performers – Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley – as they prepare for their May 1 welterweight pay-per-view showdown in Las Vegas. This is Mayweather’s fourth time on “24/7,” which previously chronicled his relationship with father Floyd Sr. and uncle and trainer Roger.
••”Discover Oklahoma” (6:30 p.m. on KWTV-9): This installments of the locally-produced series spotlights the world’s largtest cattle auction that is held in Oklahoma City, a Duncan meat market and Perryman Ranch in Jenks.
••”Mega Piranha” (8 p.m. on Syfy): Barry Williams (“The Brady Bunch”), Tiffany (1980s singing sensation) and Paul Logan (“Megafault”) star in this new movie about a group who form an alliance to stop a mutant strain of giant ferocious piranhas that have escaped from the Amazon and are eating their way to Florida.
••”Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk” (8 p.m. on Lifetime): In this TV adaptation of crime writer Patricia Cornwell’s book, Daniel Sunjata (“Rescue Me”) and Andie MacDowell star as Massachusetts state investigator Win Garano and Boston district attorney Monique Lamont. The latter plans to launch a bold new anti-crime initiative by introducing new DNA evidence into a cold-case murder, putting herself and Garano in danger.
••“Renovation Realities” (8 p.m. on DIY): When Josh Hissong, an accomplished kitchen designer living in Spokane, Wash., bought his dream fixer-upper home, he decided to start his renovations in the kitchen. Setbacks ranging from broken windows to using the only kitchen floor-plan to start a fire when the power goes out plague this project from the very beginning.
••”Shots That Made History at the Masters” (1:30 p.m. on CBS): Hosted by CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz, this special looks back at the strokes of genius by some of the game’s greatest players that have thrilled golf fans for the last 75 years. Highlights include Gene Sarazen’s double eagle in 1935, Jack Nicklaus’s birdie on hole No. 16 in 1975 and  Tiger Woods’ chip-in on hole No. 16 in 2005.

–Penny TV

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Top 30 Guest Stars on TV Shows airing March 14-20, 2010

  Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of the top guest stars (and all the premieres and finales, see separate blog) appearing on TV next week.
   And here are 30 (or more) celebrities making special TV appearances the week of March 14.
   If a well-known personality was missed, feel free to add his or her name in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.

NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

GUEST STARS
••Jim Abele (“24”) on “Greek,” 9 p.m. Monday on ABC Family.
••Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) on “The Marriage Ref,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Sharif Atkins (“ER”) on “CSI: Miami,” 9 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Eric Bana (“Hulk”) on “Top Gear,” 7 p.m. Monday on BBC America.
••Julie Benz (“Dexter”) on “Desperate Housewives,” 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
••Cedric The Entertainer on “The Marriage Ref,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Corbin Bernsen (“Psych”) on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Sarah Carter (“Shark”) on “CSI: NY,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Alan Cumming (“The L Word”) on “The Good Wife,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Minnie Driver (“The Riches”) on “Modern Family,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on ABC.
••Robert Gant (“Queer as Folk”) on “CSI: Miami,” 9 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Gilbert Gottfried (“Greg the Bunny”) on “Til Death,” 6 p.m. Sunday on Fox.
••Sticky Fingaz Jones (“Platinum”) on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” 8 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Rachael Harris (“The Hangover”) on “Gary Unmarried,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Carol Kane (“American Dreamer”) on “Ugly Betty,” 9:01 p.m. Wednesday on ABC.
••Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”) on “Desperate Housewives,” 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
••Sugar Ray Leonard (boxer) on “Antonio Treatment,” 10 p.m. Sunday on HGTV.
••Mario Lopez (“Nip/Tuck”) on “Antonio Treatment,” 10 p.m. Sunday on HGTV.
••Kelly Lynch (“The L Word”) on “90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
••Alyssa Milano (“Charmed”) on “Castle,” 9 p.m. Monday on ABC.
••Shanna Moakler (“Law & Order”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Diane Neal (“Law & Order”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Emily Osment (“Hannah Montana”) on “Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil,” 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Disney XD.
••Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgement Day”) on “Chuck,” 7 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Roddy Piper (“The Portal”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Martha Plimpton (“Parenthood”) on “The Good Wife,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Paulina Porizkova (“As the World Turns”) on “Desperate Housewives,” 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
••Andy Samberg (“Saturday Night Live”) on “Parks and Recreation,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Allison Scagliotti (“Warehouse 13″) on “Destination Truth,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on Syfy.
••Lara Spencer (“Entertainment Tonight”) on “Gary Unmarried,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Martha Stewart (“Martha”) on “The Marriage Ref,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Alan Thicke (“Growing Pains”) on “How I Met Your Mother,” 7 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Jay Thomas (“Murphy Brown”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future”) on “Greek,” 9 p.m. Monday on ABC Family.
••Skeet Ulrich (“Jericho”) on “CSI: NY,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Ralph Waite (“The Waltons”) on “Bones,” 7 p.m. Thursday on Fox.
••Kris Williams (“Ghost Hunters”) on “Destination Truth,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on Syfy.

Pictured above: GREEK – “Camp Buy Me Love” – Casey and Cappie get a surprise visit from Cappie’s parents, April (Lea Thompson) and Tobias (Jim Abele) – who proceed to invite the couple to join them on a camping trip. (ABC FAMILY/ADAM LARKEY) SCOTT MICHAEL FOSTER, LEA THOMPSON, JIM ABELE

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TV Premieres and Finales airing March 14-20, 2010

   Friday is when The
Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
   And here are the shows beginning and ending the week of March 14.
   If one was missed, the network did not issue a press release about it. But feel free to add it in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
 
NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

BEGINNINGS
••”Minute to Win It,” 6 p.m. Sunday on NBC (series premiere).
••”Sonny With a Chance,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Disney (second-season premiere).
••”The Celebrity Apprentice,” 8 p.m. Sunday on NBC (third-season premiere).
••”The Pacific,” 8 p.m. Sunday on HBO (first installment of 10-part miniseries).
••”Ultimate Recipe Showdown,” 8 p.m. Sunday on Food Network (third-season premiere).
••”Sons of Tucson,” 8:30 p.m. Sunday on Fox (series premiere).
••”America’s Worst Driver,” 9 p.m. Sunday on Travel Channel (series premiere).
••”Antonio Treatment,” 9 p.m. Sunday on HGTV (series premiere).
••”Fatal Attraction,” 9 p.m. Sunday on Animal Planet (first installmne of 3-part miniseries)
••”Zeke and Luther,” 6:30 p.m. Monday on Disney XD (second-season premiere).
••”Top Gear,” 7 p.m. Monday on BBC America (14th-season premiere).
••”Home Rules,” 8 p.m. Monday on HGTV (series premiere).
••”Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty,” 9 p.m. Monday on VH1 (series premiere).
••”Transform Me,” 9:30 p.m. Monday on VH1 (series premiere).
••”Justified,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on FX (series premiere).
••“Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too,” 10 p.m. Tuesday on Oxygen (series premiere).
••”Marriage Under Construction,” 10 p.m. Tuesday on HGTV (series premiere).
••”Addicted,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on TLC (series premiere).
••“South Park,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on Comedy Central (14th-season premiere).
••”Ugly Americans,” 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on Comedy Central (series premiere).
••“FlashForward,” 7 p.m. Thursday on ABC (series returns).
••“My First Sale,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday on HGTV (series premiere).
••“Selling New York,” 8 p.m. Thursday on HGTV (series premiere).
••”Tough as Nails,” 8:30 p.m. Thursday on HGTV (series premiere).

ENDINGS
••”Hannah Montana,” 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Disney (third-season finale).
••“Ultimate Power Builders,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Planet Green (first-season finale).
••“Scrubs,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on ABC (ninth-season finale).
••“Archer,” 9 p.m. Thursday on FX (first-season finale).

Pictured above: MINUTE TO WIN IT — Season 1– Pictured: (l-r) Lauren Gilmore, Guy Fieri, Alli Wang — Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC

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Top 55 TV Programs for March 14-20, 2010

 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 March 14:

NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010
••”30 for 30″ (8 p.m. on ESPN): The new documentary ‘‘Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks” explores how Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers became the most despised opponent of the New YorkKnicks.
••”America’s Worst Driver” (9 p.m. on Travel Channel): In this new series, bad drivers in eight cities compete in various driving challenges to identify the worst local driver.  The participant earning the distinction of the worst from each city will watch as their car is destroyed before moving on to the finale.
••”Antonio Treatment” (9 p.m. on HGTV): ‘‘HGTV Design Star” Sesaon 4 winner Antonio Ballatore helps transform lackluster homes, offices, restaurants, stores, recording studios and more into radically original-yet functional-custom creations. In the second hour of the series premiere, he helps Mario Lopez (“Nip/Tuck”) upgrade his home and office gyms from makeshift spaces into a boxer’s paradise. He also receives a visit from boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard.
••”The Celebrity Apprentice” (8 p.m. on NBC): In the two-hour Season 3 premiere, Donald Trump divides 14 celebrities into men versus women and instructs them to choose a team name. Their first task is running a New York City diner. The celebrities are Darryl Strawberry, Cyndi Lauper, Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne, Michael Johnson, Holly Robinson Peete, Bill Goldberg, Carol Leifer, Sinbad, Summer Sanders, Rod Blagojevich, Maria Kanellis, Curtis Stone and Selita Ebanks.
••”Cold Case” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team reopens the case of a dock worker who was moonlighting as an indy-circuit wrestler until he was shot dead in 1986, and Valens secretly looks into a lead on the man who mugged and raped his mother. Roddy Piper (“The Portal”) and Jay Thomas (“Murphy Brown”) guest star.
••”The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice” (7 p.m. on ABC Family): Figure skater Alexandra ‘‘Alex” Delgado (Francia Raisa), who gave up competing in favor of teaching after her partner became injured, agrees to team up with banned speed skater James McKinsey (Brendan Fehr, ‘‘Roswell”). But their relationship on and off the ice heats up as they get closer to competition.
••”Desperate Housewives” (8 p.m. on ABC): Gaby and Angie head to New York in search of Danny and Ana. While in the Big Apple, a chance encounter with supermodels Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova leads Gaby to an unexpected revelation about herself. Julie Benz (“Dexter”) also guest stars.
••”Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): The design team stops in Slaughterville, Okla., to help build a home for Brian and Audra Skaggs. Their son, Jhett, 3, survived a heart transplant at eight months of age, but the family’s moldy, rotting, termite-ridden home poses serious risks to his weakened immune system. Helping with the build are celebrity guest designer Jillian Harris (“The Bachelorette”), Xzibit (“Hoodwinked!”), Ideal Homes of Norman and almost 2,000 volunteers.
••”Fatal Attractions” (9 p.m. on Animal Planet): This three-part miniseries gets inside the minds of people who own venomous reptiles, deadly big cats and chimpanzees to see what drives their obsessions. While their love, admiration and intrigue is genuine, these exotic pet owners often ignore the fact that their choice of a pet could cost them, innocent bystanders or their beloved pets their lives. It kicks off with the reptile episode, followed by big cats (March 21) and chimpanzees (March 28).
••”Hannah Montana” (6:30 p.m. on Disney): In the third-season finale, Miley Stewart faces the biggest decision of her life – whether to say goodbye to her life in Malibu or to listen to her heart and return to her Crowley Corners ranch and beloved horse Blue Jeans in Tennessee. Meanwhile, Jackson moves into his own apartment, Lilly is contemplating what to do after her mom accepts a job in Atlanta and Oliver must decide whether to stay with his two best friends or go on the road to pursue his fledgling music career.
••”Killer Aliens” (7 p.m. on Animal Planet): Florida is being overrun by lethal Burmese pythons, feral hogs, Nile monitor lizards and Gambian rats the size of cats. With no natural predators, their populations are spreading disease, destroying vegetation and crops, preying on native species and harming humans.
••”Minute to Win It” (6 p.m. on NBC): Guy Fieri hosts this new game show that leads competitors through a series of challenges using everyday household items. Each game has a 60-second time limit, and 10 have to be completed to win $1 million.
••“National Geographic Magazine’s Top Photos of the Year” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): This special counts down the Top 10 photos from the magazine and reveals the stories behind the photographs.
••”The Pacific” (8 p.m. on HBO): Based on the true stories of three World War II Marines, this 10-part miniseries follows them from their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal to their return home. In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. Sgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda) departs for the Pacific, Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) joins the Marines, and Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello) cannot enlist because of a heart murmur.
••”Sonny With a Chance” (7 p.m. on Disney): Season 2 follows Sonny as she lives out her dream of starring on her favorite sketch comedy show for tweens, “So Random!” in Hollywood. She tries to balance her friendships with the everyday problems that pop up at school and on set.
••”Sons of Tucson” (8:30 p.m. on Fox): This new family comedy follows three young brothers (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, Matthew Levy) who hire a charming slacker (Tyler Labine, ‘‘Reaper”) to pose as their dad when their real father is sent to prison.
••”Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro” (8 p.m. on MTV): This 90-minute documentary features a group of artists and activists as they attempt to reach the top of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the global clean water crisis. Grammy-nominated musician Kenna is the mastermind behind the expedition, and he will be joined by Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, Lupe Fiasco, Santigold, Isabel Lucas, Elizabeth Gore, Alexandra Cousteau, Kick Kennedy and more.
••”Til Death” (6 p.m. on Fox): When Joy and Eddie meet their rather unconventional new neighbors, Eddie can’t seem to get the idea of being with a younger woman out of his head. Gilbert Gottfried (“Greg the Bunny”) guest stars.
••“Ultimate Power Builders” (7 p.m. on Planet Green): In downtown Guangzhou, China, one of the greenest structures is being built. The 71-storey building known as Pearl River Tower will rely on just wind and sunlight for its power supply.
••”Ultimate Recipe Showdown” (8 p.m. on Food Network): Guy Fieri returns for the third season of this culinary competition. Each episode pits four great home cooks against one another for a $25,000 prize. In this first of six episodes, the contestants have just 30 minutes to dish up the ultimate comfort food recipe.
••”Weather Proof” (8 p.m. on The Weather Channel): In the episode “Tornadoes: The Twisted Truth,” host Newton Wimer creates a special test to reveal just how safe a safe room really is in tornado-like conditions.

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
••”Castle” (9 p.m. on ABC): When Castle and Beckett are called to a wedding to investigate the death of a bridesmaid, Castle is stunned to discover that the soon-to-be bride is his old flame, Kyra (Alyssa Milano, “Charmed”).
••“Celtic Thunder  —  It’s Entertainment” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): Filmed in front of a live studio audience in Toronto, this show is musical review spans six decades and reflects the romance and nostalgia of times gone by.
••”CSI: Miami” (9 p.m. on CBS): After the lab is attacked, Horatio must give in to a gunman’s bizarre request to save five hostages, including the newest CSI team member, Jesse Cardoza. Sharif Atkins (“ER”) and Robert Gant (“Queer as Folk”) guest star.
••”Chuck” (7 p.m. on NBC): Casey carries out a side mission for his old commanding officer (Robert Patrick, “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”) that leads to him committing treason.
••“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m. on CW): In this episode directed by Andrew McCarthy (“Pretty in Pink”) Rufus and Lily grow suspect of Jenny’s relationship with Damien.
••”Greek” (9 p.m. on ABC Family”): Casey and Cappie get a surprise visit from Cappie’s parents, April (Lea Thompson, “Back to the Future”) and Tobias (Jim Abele, “24″), who proceed to invite the couple to join them on a camping trip. While at first reluctant, Casey decides to go, in hopes that they may be able to encourage Cappie to choose a major and graduate with her.
••”HGTV Dream Home Giveaway” (7 p.m. on HGTV): A new, contemporary Pueblo-style home near Santa Fe, N.M., awaits the winner of the 14th annual giveaway. Host Jamie Durie (“The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie”) will be on location, using stealth maneuvers to surprise the winner at home.
••”Home Rules” (8 p.m. on HGTV): In this new series, life coach and former WNBA player Fran Harris will explore why a frazzled family is struggling to find harmony at home. After assessing the issue, Fran will help the family establish rules to help ease the pandemonium, and a designer will help create a well-designed space that enhances the family’s life.
••”How I Met Your Mother” (7 p.m. on CBS): After Barney and Robin hit a rough patch in their relationship, Lily devises the perfect plan to break them up, calling in help from Robin’s famous friend, Alan Thicke (“Growing Pains”).
••”Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty” (9 p.m. on VH1): In this new reality series, Jessica Simpson and her closest friends embark on a worldwide tour to examine what constitutes beauty in different cultures and what measures women will take in order to achieve it.
••”Top Gear” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Season 14 features a new search for the greatest driving road in the world, a novel approach to caravanning and the invention of a new motor sport…well sort of. The premiere episode also features Eric Bana (“Hulk”), who does a lap in the reasonably priced car segment.
••”Transform Me” (9:30 p.m. on VH1): Each episode of this new series follows the makeover of one woman badly in need of a transformation — on the outside and inside. They’ll be transformed by three transgender women, including Laverne Cox (“I Want to Work for Diddy”).
••”Zeke and Luther” (6:30 p.m. on Disney XD): Season 2 of the skateboarding comedy series kicks off with an episode that pays homage to a seminal sitcom moment, as Zeke attempts to jump a shark.

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
••”90210″ (7 p.m. on CW): Ryan meets free-spirited Laurel (Kelly Lynch, “The L Word”) at a bar, but soon they move to her car so they can get to know each other even better.
••“Andrew Rieu Live from Dresden” (8:30 p.m. on OETA-13): Recorded at the Semper Opera House in 2008, this is not only a concert, but also a readl wedding party. The bride and groom are part of the famous “Vienna Debutantes.”
••”Bad Girls Club Reunion Special” (9 p.m. on Oxygen): Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger) hosts this two-part reunion special that concludes March 23. The “Bad Girls” come together for the first time since living together, and mayhem ensues as Hilton instigates rivalries and plans surprise guest visits.  
••”The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): Chef Curtis Stone (“The Celebrity Apprentice”) stops by to help host Alison Sweeney judge a food cook-off challenge. Each team has 30 minutes to make an appetiser, entree and dessert using only 12 ingredients.
••”The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): In an emergency courtroom set up in a hospital, Alicia and Will battle Patti Nyholm (Martha Plimpton, “Parenthood”) and an insurance company that refuses to pay for life-saving in-utero surgery. Alan Cumming (“The L Word”) also guest stars.
••”Justified” (9 p.m. on FX): From the pages of crime novelist Elmore Leonard comes this series about Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant), a no-nonsense deputy U.S. marshal who returns to his native Kentucky to fight crime. In the premiere episode, Givens goes up against a buddy from his youth, Boyd Crowder, who has resurfaced as a violent white-power leader.
••“Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too” (10 p.m. on Oxygen): This new dating competition series features three former “Bad Girls Club” members — Amber (Season 3), Kendra (Season 4) and Sarah (Season 3) vying for the man of their dreams from a pool of 13 eligible bachelors. After a series of challenges and intimate group dates each week, in the end, only one Bad Girl and her beau will be left standing.
••”Marriage Under Construction” (10 p.m. on HGTV): This new weekly series follows newlyweds Natalie and Rodney as they purchase, renovate and decorate their new home. An expert foreman and an aspiring designer will help the couple transform their new house into a home as they adjust to married life and managing a household budget.
••”NCIS” (7 p.m. on CBS): The team discovers striking similarities between themselves and their Coast Guard Investigative Services counterparts when a Navy diver seeking sunken treasure is found dead. Diane Neal (“Law & Order”) and Shanna Moakler (“Law & Order”) guest star.
••”NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m. on CBS): The investigation of a drive-by shooting has the NCIS team searching Los Angeles for the dead marine’s younger brother who may be the next target and the one with the answers. Sticky Fingaz Jones (“Platinum”) guest stars.
••”Samurai” (7 p.m. on History Channel): Actor/martial arts champ Mark Dacascos (“The Crow”) takes a personal journey in search of the life and legacy of Japan’s most celebrated and enigmatic warrior.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
••”Addicted” (9 p.m. on TLC): This new docu-series will demonstrate the debilitating disease of addiction and how it not only affects the addict but the family as well. Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak will pull from her own experiences to help bring a level of understanding and compassion to the healing process.
••“CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): When two bodies are discovered at the north and south ends of the city, Mac and the team deftly begin to navigate the trail of evidence left behind by the killer. Skeet Ulrich (“Jericho”) and Sarah Carter (“Shark”) guest star.
••”Destination Truth” (9 p.m. on Syfy): The crew heads to Ireland in search of the legendary leprechaun. Allison Scagliotti (“Warehouse 13″) and Kris Williams (“Ghost Hunters”) are guest investigators.
••”Gary Unmarried” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): When Gary finds out that he and Allison’s divorce papers were never filed, he uses the information to manipulate her into giving him his stuff back. Rachael Harris (“The Hangover”) and Lara Spencer (“Entertainment Tonight”) guest star.
••“Modern Family” (8 p.m. on ABC): Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie (Minnie Driver, “The Riches”), visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. Meanwhile Jay has an unsettling locker room moment when he and Cameron go play racquetball.
••”The New Adventures of Old Christine” (7 p.m. on CBS): After Barb has her lawyer send over divorce papers, Christine hires an aggressive divorce attorney (Corbin Bernsen, “Psych”), who convinces her that Barb owes her alimony.
••”The Price Is Right” (10 a.m. on CBS): The longest-running game show celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by giving away prizes such as a greem Mini Cooper convertible adna trip to Ireland. With most of the audience in a sea of green, the luck of the Irish seems to work for several contestants who come away as big winners.
••“Priests in Concert at Liverpool” (8:30 p.m. on OETA-13): Internationally acclaimed artists The Priests perfom inspirational classic at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, England.
••“Scrubs” (7 p.m. on ABC): On the Season 9 finale, the med students of Winston University finally find something to be thankful for when Cole identifies his true calling in surgery, Drew finds the love of his life and Lucy finds the inspiration to become a doctor.
••“South Park” (9 p.m. on Comedy Central): The foul-mouthed fourth-graders return for more shenanigans Season 14.
••”Ugly Americans” (9:30 p.m. on Comedy Central): This new animated horror-comedy series follows Mark Lilly, a social worker at the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and “other,” adapt to hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge.
••“Ugly Betty” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Justin loves his acting class, helmed by the eccentric Lena Korvinka (Carol Kane, “American Dreamer”), and finds himself in an unexpected triangle with his new pals, Austin and Lily. When Betty drops by class, she’s smitten with a cool young playwright whom she will profile for Mode.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
••“Afghan Star” (8 p.m. on HBO): Since 2005, millions in Afghanistan have been tuning in to Tolo TV’s “American Idol”-style series. This documentary chronicles contestants on the show and the country’s ongoing struggle for modernity.
••“Archer” (9 p.m. on FX): In the Season 1 finale, questions about the identity of Archer’s real father lead him into a trap and a confrontation with Malory.
••“Benise: The Spanish Guitar” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): Flamenco guitarist Benise’s special will transport viewers to exotic place with video, new songs and an ever-changing set.
••”Bones” (7 p.m. on Fox): Booth’s grandfather Hank (Ralph Waite, “The Waltons”) comes to live with him and tags along as Brennan and Booth investigate ashes and charred remains found by a real estate agent while showing a property to prospective buyers.
••“FlashForward” (7 p.m. on ABC): Mark is suspended from duty at the FBI and must meet with a Bureau-appointed therapist in order to regain his badge. But he resumes his own investigation into his disappearance of Lloyd. The series is scheduled to air without repeats through the end of the season.
••“The Marriage Ref” (9 p.m. on NBC): Celebrity panelists Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”), Martha Stewart (“Martha”) and Cedric the Entertainer (“The Steve Harvey Show”) offer their wit, wisdom and unique opinions to couples in marital tiffs.
••“My First Sale” (7:30 p.m. on HGTV): Each episode of this new series follows a different first-time home-seller as he or she face the frustrations of a challenging real estate market. Viewers will get valuable takeaway information and expert advice to help demystify the home sales process.
••”Parks and Recreation” (7:30 p.m. on NBC): After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger (Andy Samberg, “Saturday Night Live”) in hopes of improving park safety.
••“Selling New York” (8 p.m. on HGTV): This new series follows a colorful group of assertive, razor-sharp brokers from two upscale boutique real estate firms, The Core Group and the Kleier family of Gumley Haft Kleier. These realtors will do whatever it takes to sell a property, from scheduling photo shoots and last-minute open houses to pampering a potential buyer with an excursion to New York Fashion Week.
••“Tough as Nails” (8:30 p.m. on HGTV): This new docu-drama follows successful Boston developer Cindy Stumpo as she juggles the demands of running her booming construction business and living her family life.
••”True Crime With Aphrodite Jones” (9 p.m. on Investigation Discovery): In this installment, journalist and bestselling author Aphrodite Jones uncovers new information about the fall of former football player O.J. Simpson.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010
••“CMT Crossroads” (9 p.m. on CMT): Taped before an invitation only audience, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band bring their tropical tastes and rousing performances to each other’s hit songs such as Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” and “Son of a Sailor” and Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” and “Toes.”
••”Live From Abbey Road” (7 p.m. on Sundance): Musical artists discussing their work and performing at London’s Abbey Road Studios are Green Day, Bat for Lashes and Starsailor.
••“Thin Ice” (7 p.m. on ABC): Elisabeth Hasselbeck (“The View”) and Kurt Browning (Canadian figure skating champion) co-host this event, in which pro figure skaters compete in pairs for a panel of judges led by Kristi Yamaguchi and Dick Button. The winners are decided by a combination of the judges’ scores and viewer votes and will be revealed March 21. Competitors include Jamie Sale, Patrice Lauzon, Shizuka Arakawa, Shae-Lynn Bourne, David Pelletier, John Zimmerman and Michael Weiss.
••”Who Do You Think You Are?” (7 p.m. on NBC): Lisa Kudrow (“Friends”) travels from Los Angeles to Belarus and uncovers the answer to her father’s life-long unasnwered question.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
••“Freakiest Foods” (9 p.m. on FLN): Host Adam Gertler takes a peek as some of the most unique and unusual foods around the country, including pork brain sandwiches, Rocky Mountain oysters and tempura battered tarantula.
••“Handy Manny Big Race” (6 p.m. on Disney): In this primetime special for preschoolers and parents, Manny and the tools hit the motor speedway as a pit crew for the highly anticipated Wood Valley 500. NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. guest stars.
••“Healing Hands” (8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel): A near-death experience leaves Buddy (Eddie Cibrian), a humble janitor, with the ability to heal others through a simple touch, and he feels newly empowered when strangers start coming to him for help. But as his gift begins to jeopardize his own health, as well as his plans with the woman he loves (Lisa Sheridan), he must decide what is more important: others’ futures or his own.
••”Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil” (7:30 a.m. on Disney XD): Kick causes the school bus to get trapped during a blizzard.  Without the support of class president Kendall (Emily Osment, “Hannah Montana”), Kick and Gunther take it upon themselves to rescue their classmates by creating a snowmobile.
••“Moveable Feast” (10:30 a.m. on OETA-13): This special brings together six American chefs, including Oklahoma native Rick Bayless (“Mexico One Plate at a Time”), to represent the diversity of food and culture in the United States.

–Penny TV

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TV Premieres and Finales airing Feb. 28-March 6, 2010

  
   Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
   And here are the shows beginning and ending the week of Feb. 28.
   If one was missed, the network did not issue a press release about it. But feel free to add it in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
 
NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

BEGINNINGS
••”The Marriage Ref,” 9:30 p.m. Sunday on NBC (sneak preview, series premieres 9 p.m. Thursday).
••”Rules of Engagement,” 7:30 p.m. Monday on CBS (fourth-season premiere).
••”The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” 10:35 p.m. Monday on NBC (former host returns).
••”Madman of the Sea,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on Animal Planet (series premiere).
••”Parenthood,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on NBC (series premiere).
••”Southland,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on TNT (second-season premiere).
••”Players,” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on SPIKE (series premiere).
••”Web Soup,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on G4 (second-season premiere).
••”The Locator,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on WEtv (fourth-season premiere).
••”Instant Recall,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday on GSN (series premiere).
••”The Real Housewives of New York City,” 10 p.m. Thursday on Bravo (third-season premiere).
••”Who Do You Think You Are?” 7 p.m. Friday on NBC (series premiere).
••”Destination Design,” 12:30 p.m. Saturday on HGTV (series premiere).

ENDINGS
••”The Bachelor,” 7 p.m. Monday on ABC (14h-season finale).
••”Nip/Tuck,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on FX (series finale).
••”Burn Notice,” 9 p.m. Thursday on USA Network (third-season finale).
••”The Real Housewives of Orange County,” 9 p.m. Thursday on Bravo (fifth-season finale).

Pictured above: From right to Left: Bianca Kajlich, Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price and Adhir Kalyan star on RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, on Monday, March 1 on CBS. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS

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Top 55 TV Programs for Feb. 28-March 6, 2010

 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 Feb. 28:

NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)

SUNDAY, FEB. 28, 2010
••”Big Love” (8 p.m. on HBO): Barb shocks Nicki with news about Joey. Bill looks for clues about J.J. (Zeljko Ivanek, “Damages”) in Kansas.
••”Cold Case” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team decides to kill time at a work acquaintance’s wedding by looking into wther his bride (Rachel Miner, “Californication”) was responsible for killing her former fiance (Noah Bean, “Damages”), who died mere hours after he canceled their nuptials. Sean Maguire (“The Class”) guest stars as the former fiance’s best friend.
••”Desperate Housewives” (8 p.m. on ABC): When Celia comes down with the chicken pox, Gaby must keep her distance. Having never had the chicken pox herself, Gaby stays with Tuc and Bob and is reminded of what it’s like to be single again. Julie Benz (“Dexter”) guest stars.
••”Disease Detectives” (8 p.m. on Discovery Health): This special follows a real-life “Dr. House” and his team of experts inside the Undiagnosed Disease Program at the National Institutes for Health as they attempt to solve real medical mysteries and help desperate patients in just five days.
••”Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): Country singer Trace Adkins (“The Celebrity Apprentice”) helps the team rebuild the home of a wounded police officer in Lancaster, Texas, who lost most of his mobility and all of his hearing after being shot while leading a Dallas Police Department SWAT team.
••”Imagination Movers” (9 a.m. on Disney): When Gladys, the new and slightly bumbling Tooth Fairy, has trouble doing her job without waking up the kids, the Movers help show her how to get the job done. Cheri Oteri (“Saturday Night Live”) guest stars.
••”The Marriage Ref” (9:30 p.m. on NBC): Jerry Seinfeld (“Seinfeld”), Alec Baldwin (“30 Rock”) and Kelly Ripa (“Live With Regis and Kelly”) weigh in on a special sneak preview of this new comedy panel series about the unpredictable and hilarious institution commonly known as marriage. Tom Papa (“Come to Papa”) is the “Ref” on the show, which premieres Thursday.
••”Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This adaptation of John Buchan’s World War I adventure novel “The 39 Steps” follows the fortunes of Richard Hannay (Rupert Penry-Jones), a mining engineer who gets caught up in a conspiracy after a British spy is found dead in his apartment.
••”The Providence Effect” (11 a.m. on TV One): This documentary film that tells the story of a school on Chicago’s impoverished West Side that has been sending 100 percent of its high school graduates to four-year colleges for 30 years.
••”Undercover Boss” (8 p.m. on CBS): Dave Rife, the owner of White Castle, goes undercover in his own company where he accidentally ruins thousands of hamburger buns after mishandling equipment in one of his bakeries. He also discovers low morale among his employees at a local factory.
••”Weather Proof” (8 p.m. on The Weather Channel): Co-hosts Stephanie Abrams and Newton Wimer test everything from windows and mobile homes to see if they hold up against a powerful hurricane simulator – a jet engine.  And see how to escape from a stranded vehicle with only seconds to act as dangerous waters rise in a flash flood.

MONDAY, MARCH 1
••”The Bachelor” (7 p.m. on ABC): In the two-hour Season 14 finale, Jake must choose between Tenley and Vienna. Throughout the episode, Tom Bergeron will announce the new cast of “Dancing With the Stars” that premieres March 22.
••”Bewitched” (4 p.m. on TV Land): The Emmy award-winning series that aired on ABC from 1964-1972 joins the network’s weekday lineup. The series follows Samantha Stevens (Elizabeth Montgomery), a stay-at-home wife with a secret.  After marrying her husband, ad-exec Darrin Stevens (Dick York, then played by Dick Sargent), she reveals to him that she is a witch.
••”CSI: Miami” (9 p.m. on CBS): Filmmaker and musician Rob Zombie directs this new episode in which the CSI team discovers that a listening device has been covertly planted at a crime scene. Guest stars include Zombie’s wife Sheri Moon (“Halloween”), Malcolm McDowell (“Heroes”) and William Forsythe (“John Doe”).
••”Greek” (9 p.m. on ABC Family): Professor Hilgendorf and his family has moved in next door to the Kappa Tau house, and their presence is putting a damper on the KTs’ festivities. Sam Page (“Mad Men”) guest stars.
••”House” (7 p.m. on Fox): Wilson puts himself on the case when an old friend (Joshua Malina, “The West Wing”) and former patient experiences paralysis in his right arm. House suspects the man’s cancer has returned, but Wilson works overtime to find an alternative diagnosis.
••”How I Met Your Mother” (7 p.m. on CBS): When the gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along by Tiffany (Carrie Underwood, “American Idol”), they reflect about relationships where each of them has been in the same situation.
••“Inside the Actors Studio” (6 p.m. on Bravo): Host James Lipton welcomes award-winning director, producer, editor and writer James Cameron to the stage. Cameron’s career trajectory has skyrocketed this small-town Canadian boy to one of the biggest names in Hollywood. He has directed two of the highest-grossing films to date  —  “Titanic” and “Avatar.”
••”NFL Full Contact” (9 p.m. on truTV): The Pro Bowl honors the NFL’s best players.  For the first time, the event is moving to the site of the Super Bowl, with the game being played the Sunday before the NFL championship.   But whether this first Pro Bowl of its kind will go off without a hitch remains to be seen.
••”Paralyzed and Pregnant with Twins” (7 p.m. on Discovery Health): This special presents the story of Claudia, a woman who was paralyzed from the armpits down following a car accident that killed her infant son. Claudia hoped that one day she could have more children and, despite doctors’ skepticism, her dream came true.
••”The Real Housewives Top 25: The Early Years” (9 p.m. on Bravo): This special features the 25 favorite moments from the first seasons of New York, Atlanta and New Jersey and the first two seasons of Orange County, as chosen by Andy Cohen (Bravo’s SVP of Original Programming and Development and host of “Watch What Happens”).
••”Rules of Engagement” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): In the Season 4 premiere, Jeff takes Russell’s advice and reciprocates a female colleague’s flirting. Adhir Kalyan, who plays Russell’s assistant Timmy, joins the cast as a series regular.
••”Top Gear” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Jeremy, Ricgard and James immerse themselves in the world of classic cars to find out if they really are more fun than modern machinery. Also, Jeremy interviews AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson in the studio.
••”Two and a Half Men” (8 p.m. on CBS): Charlie runs off to Vegas and returns with a new wife, but she’s not Chelsea. Stacy Keach (“Titus” ) and John Amos (“Men In Trees”) guest star.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2
••”20/20: Before They Were Famous” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): This special Oscars-themed edition features stories of how some nominees got their big breaks. George Clooney’s father, Nick Clooney, takes ABC cameras inside the actor’s childhood home in Kentucky. Sandra Bullock’s childhood friend shares stories and photos of the first-time nominee as a high school cheerleader in Virginia. Actor Beau Bridges, the brother of five-time Oscar nominee Jeff Bridges, talks about his brother’s early years. And Mo’Nique’s husband, Sidney Hicks, talks about the early years with the talented comedienne turned actress.
••”The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): After viewers learn who was eliminated after the Olympic challenge cliffhanger (Cheryl George from Ardmore or Darrell Hough from Michigan), host Alison Sweeney tells all the contestants they are switching to blue vs. black teams.
••”Frontline” (midnight on OETA-13): The new documentary “The Suicide Tourist” explores the topic of whether we have the right to end our lives in the last stages of painful terminal illness or if life becomes unbearable for other reasons. It includes access to Dignitas, the Swiss nonprofit group that helps people with terminal illnesses to end their lives.
••”The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): While Peter gets acclimated to life at home and works on a comeback strategy with his political team, including Eli Gold (Alan Cumming, “The L Word”), Alicia and Diane wrestle with spousal privilege laws in a murder case that hinges on their ability to get a wife to testify against her husband. Gary Cole (“The West Wing”) guest stars as Kurt McVeigh, a rugged ballistics expert who Diane finds herself attracted to.
••”Madman of the Sea” (9 p.m. on Animal Planet): This new six-part series follows the adventures of Australian fisherman Matt Watson, He is dubbed the “fish whisperer” by his peers for his ability to lure the biggest, fastest, baddest sea creatures that lurk beneath the surface. He feeds off adrenaline and travels the uncharted seas looking for that next great catch, and he’s willing to do anything to find it.
••”Parenthood” (9 p.m. on NBC): This new dramedy views contemporary family life as reflected by the large and colorful Braverman clan. In the series premiere, Sarah (Lauren Graham, ‘‘Gilmore Girls”), a single mom, returns to Berkeley, Calif., to be closer to her family, while brother Adam (Peter Krause) learns that his son (Max Burkholder) has Asperger’s syndrome.
••”Players” (9:30 p.m. on SPIKE): This new series follows two brothers with conflicting personalities trying to run a successful sports bar. Matt Walsh plays Bruce Fitzgerald, a free-spirited, fun-loving guy who bets on games and dates the cocktail waitresses. Ian Robert plays Ken, his older, uptight brother who tries to keep the focus on turning a profit while avoiding lawsuits and health code violations.
••”Postpartum Nightmares” (7 p.m. on Discovery Health): This special spotlights women who have had a range of postpartum experiences — from depressions to severe anxiety and event psychosis.Viewers will see how these devastating cpnditions can create turmoil during what is supposed to be one of life’s happiest moments — the addition of a new baby to the family.
••”Southland” (9 p.m. on TNT): In the Season 2 premiere, Nate and Sammy investigate a freeway shooting and wind up threatening the integrity of a major undercover operation.  And Chickie finds herself in the middle of a mini-riot after her new partner shoots at a 13-year-old boy.
••”White Collar” (9 p.m. on USA Network): When the daughter of a man from his past goes missing Neal volunteers to help find her. Little does anyone realize the kidnapper is an old enemy of Neal’s who is leading him right into a trap. Diahann Carroll (“Julia”) guest stars.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
••”Cougar Town” (8:30 p.m. on ABC): Laurie needs a co-signer to buy her first condo and finds her less than stellar, absentee mother (Beverly D’Angelo, “Entourage”) no help at all. Meanwhile, Bobby is mugged by a woman and Travis comes to Barb’s aid after her latest cosmetic surgery procedure.
••”Faces of America” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. demonstrates how to pick up the search for ancestors where the historical record leaves off, linking the distinctive family histories of such guests as Elizabeth Alexander, Meryl Streep, Mike Nichols, Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria Parker to the broader history of ‘‘the family of man.”
••”Gary Unmarried” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): When Gary’s plan to help Tom land a spot on the wrestling team backfires, he challenges the coach, a former high school nemesis, to a wrestling rematch in an attempt to settle their score. David Koechner (“Anchorman”) guest stars as Soup, Gary’s high school nemesis.
••”Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (8 p.m. on NBC): When a woman from a growing lesbian community is found dead, detectives Benson and Stabler must work with a local activist (Kathy Griffin, “My Life on the D-List”) to uncover the truth behind the woman’s death.
••”The Locator” (9 p.m. on WEtv): Enid native Troy Dunn returns for a fourth season of granting wishes to people wanting to reconnect with loved ones. In the one-hour season premiere, a daughter searches for the father who disappeared from her life and a young woman searches for the sister she didn’t know existed.
••”Mercy” (7 p.m. on NBC): Following the donut shop shooting, Veronica takes off unexpectedly, leaving everyone to worry about her whereabouts. Back at Mercy, the victims of a bus bombing inundate the emergency room. Alison Sweeney (“The Biggest Loser”) guest stars.
••”Modern Family” (7 p.m. on ABC): Gloria is less than pleased with Jay’s reaction to the arrival of Javier (Benjamin Bratt, “Miss Congeniality”), Manny’s infamously unreliable dad. Meanwhile, Phil is suffering from kidney stones and his dramatics leave Claire no other choice but to call for the hot firemen to rush him to the hospital.
••”The New Adventures of Old Christine” (7 p.m. on CBS): When Christine and Barb find their business unexpectedly profitable, Christine must decide whether to spend her share of the newfound money on herself or follow Barb’s lead and give it to charity. Ed Begley Jr. (“Gary Unmarried”) and Ashley Williams (“Side Order of Life”) guest star.
••”The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Oprah Winfrey brings together some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to interview each other. The revealing and intimate interviews include Halle Berry (“Monster’s Ball”) and Penelope Cruz (“Vicky Cristina Barcelona”); “Avatar” director James Cameron and three stars from the film; Ben Affleck (“Good Will Hunting”) and Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”); and “Fatal Attraction” stars Glenn Close and Michael Douglas.
••”Psych” (9 p.m. on USA Network): After Lassiter takes a page out of Shawn’s book and claims a shark attack victim was actually murdered, the guys must then scramble to find the fish and prove him right. Jeri Ryan (“Leverage”) guest stars.
••”Radical Parenting” (7 p.m. on Discovery Health): This special explores what some might consider to be extreme forms of parenting — from potty training a newborn baby to breast-feeding beyond the age of two. Find out how they came to these parenting decisions and hear from experts about the pros and cons of their choices.
••”Web Soup” (7 p.m. on G4): The series returns for a second season that captures the “best of the worst” moments on the web and brings viewers a no-holds-barred look at the week’s Internet mayhem. In each episode, comedian and host Chris Hardwick presents a selection of crashes, bloopers, accidents and more, along with his wry commentary, signature sketches and side-splitting reenactments.

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
••”Burn Notice” (9 p.m. on USA Network): Michael’s worst fears come to life when a world-class terrorist is unleased on Miami, threatening to detonate a bomb if Michael doesn’t give him what he wants. With the FBI hot on his trail, Michael will need every advantage and every friend on his side to defeat this madman in the Season 3 finale.
••”CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (8 p.m. on CBS): When a band member of Rascal Flatts is electrocuted by his own guitar during a concert, the CSI team investigates if it was a case of foul play. Actor Will Patton (“24″) guest stars as CIA Associate Director Craig Halliday.  
••”Instant Recall” (7:30 p.m. on GSN): This new game show first tests players’ patience, then tests their memory as unsuspecting participants are caught on hidden camera in unbelievable situations—and are then quizzed on the experience for cash and prizes. Wink Martindale (“Tic-Tac-Dough”) and Angela Daun (“Entourage”) host the competition and award the prizes.
••“The Marriage Ref” (9 p.m. on NBC): Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) and Eva Longoria-Parker (“Desperate Housewives”) are on the celebrity panel for the premiere episode of the series that features couples facing off to settle their marital tiffs. The rotating panel of “experts” will offer their own wit, wisdom and unique opinions.
••”The Office” (8 p.m. on NBC): In this special hour-long episode, Pam’s contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment. Linda Purl (“Bones”) guest stars. 
••”Private Practice” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Things get too close for comfort when Addison, Pete and Sam must come together on a complicated case involving a dad-to-be who comes down with tuberculosis and threatens the future of his new family. Meanwhile, with Violet still gone on her Costa Rican escape, Sheldon takes over helping one of her patients, Natasha (Clea Duvall, “Carnivale”), to get over her crippling fear of flying.
••”The Real Housewives of Orange County” (9 p.m. on Bravo): Season 5 ends with a bombshell, as the tension between Tamra Barney and her husband, Simon, reaches the breaking point at the final party of the summer. Meanwhile, Vicki Gunvalson and her husband, Donn, revel in the newfound strength of their marriage and Lynne Curtin tries to reign in her teenage daughters wild behavior at the party.
••”The Real Housewives of New York City” (10 p.m. on Bravo): In the Season 3 premiere, the ladies are spending their remaining summer days together in the Hamptons, but friendships and alliances have shifted significantly.  Ramona, Jill, LuAnn and Alex enjoy a sun-filled day on a yacht that Ramona has commissioned for the day – until nasty comments and tears break loose. Jill shares that she is angry with Bethenny and that the two haven’t spoken in months.
••”Tom Brokaw Reports: Boomer$!” (8 p.m. on CNBC): In this two-hour documentary, Tom Brokaw chronicles the impact 78 million baby boomers have had on American society over the past six decades and explores the challenges they face as they begin to approach the age of retirement.
••”Too Many Babies?” (7 p.m. on Discovery Health): One year ago, the Jones family thought just one more baby would make life complete. Instead, they got the surprise of their lives — quintuplets. This special focuses on how they’re learning the ropes all over again in a life that includes their four-year-old daughter and five newborn babies.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
••The 8th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards (9 p.m. on ReelzChannel): Director James Cameron (“Avatar”) will be honored with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award at thyis year’s event that celebrates a monumental year in movie visual effects.
••The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards (10 p.m. on IFC): Eddie Izzard (“The Riches”) serves as Master of Ceremonies for the event that recognizes the achievements of independent filmmakers.
••”Live From Abbey Road” (7 p.m. on Sundance): Musical artists discussing their work and performing at London’s Abbey Road Studios are Seal, Imelda May and Sugarland.
••”Medium” (8 p.m. on CBS): After Allison is mugged, she decides to take charge by enrolling in self-defense classes.  Also, Devalos investigates a teenager’s rape and an undercover cop’s possible murder. Laura Prepon (“That ’70s Show”) and Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) guest star.
••”NUMB3RS” (9 p.m. on CBS): Series star Rob Morrow (Don) directed this episode in which the team investigates the deaths of two men who were part of a group of friends that had been suxually abused as children by one of their teachers. Moira kelly (“One Tree Hill”) and Alan Ruck (“Spin City”) guest star.
••”Who Do You Think You Are?” (7 p.m. on NBC): In this new series, celebrities embark on personal journeys of self-discovery as each searches for the roots to his family tree, uncovering stories of love, betrayal, intrigue, heroism and tragedy. The premiere episode spotlights the search of Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”).

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
••”America’s Most Wanted” (8 p.m. on Fox): After nearly 22 years of tracking down the nation’s most notorious criminals, the series will celebrate its milestone 1000th episode with a special broadcast. Hosted by John Walsh, the series has helped capture 1100 criminals, including 17 on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, and reunited 43 missing children with their families, which is Walsh’s proudest achievement.
••”Castle” (9 p.m. on ABC): Castle is wrestling with how to repair his relationship with Beckett while struggling to finish his soon-to-be-published bestseller, “Heat Wave.” Authors Stephen J. Cannell and Michael Connelly guest star as themselves.
••”CNN Presents: Scream Bloody Murder” (7 p.m. on CNN): CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour reports from the killing fields of the world where genocide has raged. She takes viewers back in time to witness again the places now synonymous with horror:  Auschwitz, Cambodia, Darfur, Iraq, Rwanda and Bosnia. In recognition that her journalism in 1992 to 1995 brought much-needed attention to the human rights crisis in Bosnia during the war there, Amanpour was named an Honorary Citizen by the City of Sarajevo for her coverage. 
••”Destination Design” (12:30 p.m. on HGTV): In this new series, designer Taniya Nayak helps homeowners who love to travel but seem to miss the boat on good design. In each episode, she sends homeowners on all-expense-paid luxury vacations to discover colors, textures, images and moments that will inspire them. Upon their return, Taniya will formulate a design plan based on the homeowners’ photos, experiences and inspirational souvenirs.
••“Discover Oklahoma” (6:30 p.m. on KWTV-9): Activities to enjoy during spring break include a walk on the wild side at the zoo, indoor swimming in Kingfisher and a spin around an Oklahoma City raceway.
••”Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals” (7 p.m. on HBO): This special traces the history of the competition between Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Their rivalry began 30 years ago when they led their midwest universities to the 1979 NCAA Championship game, through a decade of dominance, when the two won three NBA MVP awards apiece and a combined eight NBA titles.
••”Pirate for the Sea” (9 p.m. on Planet Green): This is a biographical film of Captain Paul Watson, the youngest founding member of Greenpeace Canada. He organized early campaigns protesting the killing of seals, whales and dolphins.
••”The Suze Orman Show” (8 p.m. on CNBC): Financial advisor Suze Orman celebrates eight years on CNBC and heads into Season 9 with a new mission to help America become healthier and wealthier.
••”Uncorked” (8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel): When business as usual takes a vacation, Johnny (Julie Benz, “Dexter”) must find something, or someone, else to occupy her time. JoBeth Williams (“In the Land of Women”), Elliott Gould (“Ocean’s Eleven”) and Scott Elrod (“Men in Trees”) also star in this romantic comedy about finding a passion that isn’t a paycheck.
–Penny TV

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Oklahoma artist featured on HGTV’s ‘That’s Clever’

  
   More than two years ago, an HGTV camera crew stopped in Yukon to film a segment for “That’s Clever,” a series that highlights the contemporary crafting scene nationwide.
   Angela Mabray, the featured artist from Oklahoma, almost gave up hope that the episode would ever air. But she alerted The Oklahoman that an airdate has finally been set.
   So set your DVRs and VCRs for 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19.
   “I honestly have mixed feelings about this,” Mabray wrote on her blog, http://blog.craftygoat.com. “I’m still a little excited about the whole being on TV thing, though I’m very nervous about how the episode turned out. (If you’re familiar with the show, you know that sometimes the silliness can be a bit over the top.)
   “But more than that, I’ve moved on as an artist. The stuff I submitted to the show was old work even then. Two plus years later, I’ve changed opinions on various materials and techniques. I suppose at the very least it’ll be interesting to see just how much has changed.”
   In Tuesday’s episode, Mabray will be featured creating a mailbox desk set and poker chip coasters.
   “So anyway, I just wanted to share the big news,” Mabray wrote. “I just hope I won’t be sorry I told everybody about it… :-)”
–Penny TV

Pictured above: Angela Mabray getting ready for her segment on “That’s Clever.” (From http://blog.craftygoat.com)

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