••Oct. 27: Scream 2009 (9 p.m. on SPIKE) — Fourth annual event honoring the best in horor, science fiction, fantasy and comics. Top nominee is “Star Trek” (17).
••Oct 27: Fourth Annual BET Hip Hop Awards (7 p.m. on BET) — Mike Epps hosts. Top nominees are Kanye West (9), Lil’ Wayne (7), Jay Z (7), T.I. (6).
••Nov. 11: The 43rd Annual CMA Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley co-host. Top nominees are Brad Paisley (6), Taylor Swift (4), Keith Urban (4), Jamey Johnson (4), George Strait (4), Zac Brown (4). Nominees with Oklahoma ties are Miranda Lambert (female vocalist of the year, single of the year), Carrie Underwood (female vocalist of the year, album of the year), Rascal Flatts (vocal group of the year), Brooks & Dunn (vocal due of the year, album of the year), Trisha Yearwood (musical event of the year). Performers with Oklahoma ties are Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood.
••Nov. 5: The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards (7 p.m. on Univision) — Top nominee is Calle 13 (5).
••Nov. 22: 2009 American Music Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Top nominees are Taylor Swift (6), Michael Jackson (5), Eminem (4). Nominees with Oklahoma ties are Rascal Flatts (favorite band, duo or group, favorite album), Reba McEntire (favorite female artist), Carrie Underwood (favorite female artist).
••Jan. 6: The 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards (8 p.m. on CBS) — Queen Latifah hosts. Nominees announced in November.
••Jan. 17: The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (7 p.m. on NBC) — Nominees announced Dec. 15.
••Jan. 23: The 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (7 p.m. on TNT and TBS) — Nominees announced Dec. 17.
••Jan. 31: The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards (7 p.m. on CBS) — Nominees announced Dec. 2.
••Feb. 21: 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards (usually broadcast on BBC America) — Nominees announced Jan. 21.
••March 5: The 25th Annual Independent Spirit Awards (7 p.m. on IFC) –  Nominees announced in January.
••March 7: The 81st Annual Academy Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Nominees announced Feb. 2.

  
July – Most Watched Primetime Programs: Republicans vs. Democrats

                                       A18-49     Democrat
    Program             Network        Rating      Rating   Index

    Saving Grace         TNT            3.4         5.3     153.6
    ————         —            —         —     —–
    Kathy Griffin: My
     Life on the D-List  BRAVO          4.2         6.4     151.2
    ——————-  —–          —         —     —–
    The Closer           TNT            7.0         9.6     138.0
    ———-           —            —         —     —–
    The  Philanthropist  NBC            4.2         5.8     137.2
    ——————-  —            —         —     —–
    The Listener         NBC            4.7         6.0     128.9
    ————         —            —         —     —–
    Raising the Bar      TNT            3.7         4.8     128.8
    —————      —            —         —     —–
    Merlin               NBC            4.5         5.7     126.2
    ——               —            —         —     —–
    Top Chef Masters     BRAVO          5.8         7.2     125.9
    —————-     —–          —         —     —–
    Dirty Sexy Money     ABC            4.8         6.1     125.6
    —————-     —            —         —     —–
    Leverage             TNT            4.7         5.9     125.0
    ——–             —            —         —     —–
                                       A18-49    Republican
    Program            Network         Rating      Rating   Index

    Deadliest Catch      DSC            3.8         4.9     130.2
    —————      —            —         —     —–
    J.K. Rowling: A
     Year in the Life    ABC            3.1         3.8     125.2
    —————–    —            —         —     —–
    Wipeout              ABC            5.7         6.6     116.2
    ——-              —            —         —     —–
    Raising the Bar      TNT            3.7         4.2     112.9
    —————      —            —         —     —–
    Army Wives           LIFE           3.5         3.8     110.8
    ———-           —-           —         —     —–
    The Closer           TNT            7.0         7.7     110.3
    ———-           —            —         —     —–
    America’s Got
     Talent              NBC            5.1         5.5     109.6
    ————-        —            —         —     —–
    The Bachelorette     ABC            5.6         6.1     109.4
    —————-     —            —         —     —–
    Eli Stone            ABC            5.2         5.7     109.1
    ———            —            —         —     —–
    Mental               FOX            3.8         4.0     105.4
    ——               —            —         —     —–
    *Source: Power||Watch Data, July 2009

   Here is a complete list of nominees for the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. Fill out a ballot and see if the academy gets it right. Last year, the voters didn’t agree with me. I was 6-for-28.
–Penny TV
 
Supporting Actor In Comedy Series 
Tracy Morgan, “30 Rock” (NBC)
Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock” (NBC)
Kevin Dillon, “Entourage” (HBO)
Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother” (CBS) (Penny’s Pick)
Rainn Wilson, “The Office” (NBC)
Jon Cryer, “Two And A Half Men” (CBS)
 
Supporting Actress In Comedy Series 
Jane Krakowski, “30 Rock” (NBC)
Kristin Chenoweth, “Pushing Daisies” (ABC) (Penny’s Pick)
Amy Poehler, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Kristen Wiig, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Vanessa Williams, “Ugly Betty” (ABC)
Elizabeth Perkins, “Weeds” (Showtime)
 
Supporting Actor In Drama Series 
William Shatner, “Boston Legal” (ABC)
Christian Clemenson, “Boston Legal” (ABC)
Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad” (AMC)
William Hurt, “Damages” (FX) (Penny’s Pick)
Michael Emerson, “Lost” (ABC)
John Slattery, “Mad Men” (AMC)

Directing For Variety/Music Series
“American Idol” (Fox)
“Late Show With David Letterman” (CBS)
“Real Time With Bill Maher” (HBO)
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central)
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (Comedy Central)

Supporting Actress In Drama Series 
Cherry Jones, “24″ (Fox)
Rose Byrne, “Damages” (FX)
Sandra Oh, “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC) (Penny’s Pick)
Chandra Wilson, “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
Dianne Wiest, “In Treatment” (HBO) (Last year’s winner)
Hope Davis, “In Treatment” (HBO)
 
Writing For Variety/Music Series
“Late Night With Conan O’Brien” (NBC)
“Late Show With David Letterman” (CBS)
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central) (Last year’s winner)
“Daily Show/Jon Stewart” (Comedy Central)

Lead Actress In Miniseries/Movie 
Chandra Wilson, “Accidental Friendship” (Hallmark)
Shirley MacLaine, “Coco Chanel” (Lifetime)
Drew Barrymore, “Grey Gardens” (HBO)
Jessica Lange, “Grey Gardens” (HBO)
Sigourney Weaver, “Prayers For Bobby” (Lifetime) (Penny’s Pick)
 
Variety, Music Or Comedy Series 
“Late Show With David Letterman” (CBS)
“Real Time With Bill Maher” (HBO)
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central)
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (Comedy Central) (Last year’s winner)

Directing For Comedy Series
“30 Rock” Apollo, Apollo episode (NBC)
“30 Rock” Reunion (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“30 Rock” Generalissimo (NBC)
“Entourage” Tree Trippers (HBO)
“Flight Of Conchords” Tough Brets (HBO)
“The Office” Stress Relief (NBC)

Writing for Comedy Series
“30 Rock” Reunion episode (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“30 Rock” Apollo, Apollo (NBC)
“30 Rock” Mamma Mia (NBC)
“30 Rock” Kidney Now! (NBC)
“Flight Of Conchords” Prime Minister (HBO)

Made For Television Movie 
“Coco Chanel” (Lifetime)
“Grey Gardens” (HBO)
“Into The Storm” (HBO)
“Prayers For Bobby” (Lifetime)
“Taking Chance” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
 
Supporting Actor In Miniseries/Movie 
Ken Howard, “Grey Gardens” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
Len Cariou, “Into The Storm” (HBO)
Tom Courtenay, “Little Dorrit” (PBS)
Andy Serkis, “Little Dorrit” (PBS)
Bob Newhart, “The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice” (TNT)
 
Directing For Miniseries/Movie/Special
“Generation Kill” (HBO)
“Grey Gardens” (HBO)
“Into The Storm” (HBO)
“Little Dorrit” (PBS)
“Taking Chance” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
“Wallander: One Step Behind” (PBS)

Writing for Miniseries/Movie/Special
“Generation Kill” (HBO)
“Grey Gardens” (HBO)
“Into The Storm” (HBO)
“Little Dorrit” (PBS)
“Taking Chance” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)

Supporting Actress in Miniseries/Movie 
Jeanne Tripplehorn, “Grey Gardens” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
Shohreh Aghdashloo, “House Of Saddam” (HBO)
Janet McTeer, “Into The Storm” (HBO)
Cicely Tyson, “Relative Stranger” (Hallmark)
Marcia Gay Harden, “The Courageous Heart Of Irena Sendler” (CBS)
 
Reality/Competition Program 
“American Idol” (Fox)
“Dancing With The Stars” (ABC)
“Project Runway” (Bravo)
“The Amazing Race” (CBS) (winner the last six years) (Penny’s Pick)
“Top Chef” (Bravo)
 
Miniseries 
“Generation Kill” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
“Little Dorrit” (PBS)

Original Music And Lyrics
“81st Annual Academy Awards” (ABC)
“A Colbert Christmas” (Comedy Central) (Penny’s Pick)
“A Muppets Christmas” (NBC)
“Flight Of The Conchords” (HBO)
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
“The 2008 ESPYS” (ESPN)

Directing For A Drama Series
“Battlestar Galactica” Daybreak (Syfy) (Penny’s Pick)
“Boston Legal” Made In China (ABC)
“Damages” Trust Me (FX)
“ER” And In The End (NBC)
“Mad Men” The Jet Set (AMC)

Writing for Drama Series
“Lost” The Incident episode (ABC) (Penny’s Pick)
“Mad Men” A Night To Remember (AMC)
“Mad Men” Six Month Leave (AMC)
“Mad Men” The Jet Set (AMC)
“Mad Men” Meditations Emergency (AMC)

Lead Actor In Miniseries/Movie 
Kiefer Sutherland, “24: Redemption” (Fox)
Kevin Kline, “Cyrano de Bergerac” (PBS)
Brendan Gleeson, “Into The Storm” (HBO)
Ian McKellen, “King Lear” (PBS)
Kevin Bacon, “Taking Chance” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
Kenneth Branagh, “Wallander: One Step Behind” (PBS)
 
Lead Actor In Comedy Series 
Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” (NBC) (last year’s winner)
Jemaine Clement, “Flight of the Conchords” (HBO)
Tony Shalhoub, “Monk” (USA)
Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS)
Steve Carell, “The Office” (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
Charlie Sheen, “Two And A Half Men” (CBS)
 
Lead Actress In A Drama Series 
Sally Field, “Brothers & Sisters” (ABC)
Glenn Close, “Damages” (FX) (last year’s winner)
Mariska Hargitay, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC)
Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men” (AMC)
Holly Hunter, “Saving Grace” (TNT) (Penny’s Pick)
Kyra Sedgwick, “The Closer” (TNT)
 
Lead Actor In Drama Series 
Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad” (AMC) (last year’s winner)
Michael C. Hall, “Dexter” (Showtime)
Hugh Laurie, “House” (Fox)
Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment” (HBO)
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men” (AMC)
Simon Baker, “The Mentalist” (CBS) (Penny’s Pick)
 
Lead Actress In Comedy Series 
Tina Fey, “30 Rock” (NBC) (last year’s winner)
Christina Applegate, “Samantha Who?” (ABC)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “The New Adventures Of Old Christine” (CBS)
Sarah Silverman, “The Sarah Silverman Program” (Comedy Central)
Toni Collette, “United States Of Tara” (Showtime) (Penny’s Pick)
Mary-Louise Parker, “Weeds” (Showtime)
 
Host For Reality Program 
Ryan Seacrest, “American Idol” (Fox)
Tom Bergeron, “Dancing With The Stars” (ABC)
Heidi Klum, “Project Runway” (Bravo)
Jeff Probst, “Survivor” (CBS) (last year’s winner)(Penny’s Pick)
Phil Keoghan, “The Amazing Race” (CBS)
Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio, “Top Chef” (Bravo)

Comedy Series 
“30 Rock” (NBC) (winner the last two years)
“Entourage” (HBO)
“Family Guy” (Fox)
“Flight Of The Conchords” (HBO)
“How I Met Your Mother” (CBS)
“The Office” (NBC) (Penny’s Pick)
“Weeds” (Showtime)

Drama Series 
“Big Love” (HBO) (Penny’s Pick)
“Breaking Bad” (AMC)
“Damages” (FX)
“Dexter” (Showtime)
“House” (Fox)
“Lost” (ABC)
“Mad Men” (AMC) (last year’s winner)

Pictured at right:  Jada Pinkett Smith attends the premiere of “Lakeview Terrace” in New York on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Josh Groban on "Glee" (Fox Photo)

 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 Sept. 13.
   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.

GUEST STARS
••Paula Abdul (”American Idol”) on “Drop Dead Diva,” 8 p.m. Sunday on Lifetime.
••Scott Bakula (”Enterprise”) on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Drew Barrymore (”Grey Gardens”) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Friday on NBC.
••Mariah Carey (Grammy winner) on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” 4 p.m. Friday on KOCO-5.
••Eric Clapton (English blues/rock guitarist, singer, songwriter) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Lauren Conrad (”The Hills”) on “America’s Next Top Model,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on CW.
••Tom Cruise (”Valkyrie”) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on NBC.
••Miley Cyrus (”Hannah Montana”) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on NBC.
••Victor Garber (”Alias”) on “Glee,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox.
••Whoopi Goldberg (”The View”) on “The Cleaner,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on A&E.
••Josh Groban (Grammy-nominated U.S. singer-songwriter) on “Glee,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox.
••Bruce Hornsby (Grammy winner) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Jay-Z (musical artist) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Shirley Jones (”The Partridge Family”) on “Ruby & the Rockits,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on ABC Family.
••Nora Kirkpatrick (”Dorm Life”) on “Greek,” 8 p.m. Monday on ABC Family.
••Cyndi Lauper (”Vibes”) on “Bones,” 7 p.m. Thursday on Fox.
••Richard Lewis (”Curb Your Enthusiasm”) on “The Cleaner,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on A&E.
••Thad Luckinbill (”The Young and the Restless”) on “CSI: NY,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Dr. Phil McGraw (”Dr. Phil”) on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” 4 p.m. Thursday on KOCO-5.
••Gerald McRaney (”Jericho”) on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” 8 p.m. Thursday on CBS.
••Craig T. Nelson (”Coach”) on “CSI: NY,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Michael Nouri (”Damages”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Regis Philbin (”Live With Regis and Kelly”) on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” 4 p.m. Friday on KOCO-5.
••Lou Diamond Phillips (”La Bamba”) on “NUMB3RS,” 9 p.m. Friday on CBS.
••Rihanna (musical artist) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Andrea Roth (”Rescue Me”) on “Dark Blue,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on TNT.
••John Schneider (”Smallville”) on “90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
••Jerry Seinfeld (”Seinfeld”) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Alexandra Wentworth (”Head Case”) on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” noon Monday on KOCB-34.
••Kanye West (musical artist) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Robin Williams (”Night at the Museum”) on “The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on NBC.
••Wade Williams (”Prison Break”) on “Monk,” 8 p.m. Friday on USA Network.
••Rumer Willis (”Sorority Row”) on “90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
••Alicia Witt (”Cybil”) on “The Mentalist.” 9:01 p.m. Thursday on CBS.
••Alex Wolff (”The Naked Brothers Band”) on “Monk,” 8 p.m. Friday on USA Network.

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

Mischa Barton on "The Beautiful Life: TBL" (The CW Photo)

   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 Sept. 13.
   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.
 
BEGINNINGS
••“Mega Beasts,” 8 p.m. Sunday on Discovery (series premiere).
••“Design Inc.,” 11 a.m. Monday on FLN (third-season premiere). 
••“The Dr. Oz Show,” 11 a.m. Monday on KOCO-5 (series premiere).
••“Martha Speaks,” 1 p.m. Monday on OETA-13 (second-season premiere).
••“The Martha Stewart Show,” 2 p.m. Monday on KSBI-52 (fifth-season premiere).
••“Dr. Phil,” 3 p.m. Monday on KOCO-5 (eighth-season premiere).
••“Have Fork Will Travel,” 4 p.m. Monday on FLN (series premiere).
••“The Oprah Winfrey Show,” 4 p.m. Monday on KOCO-5 (24th-season premiere).
••“Monday Night Football,” 6 p.m. Monday on ESPN (40th-season premiere).
••“Wheel of Fortune,” 6:30 p.m. Monday on KOCO-5 (27th-season premiere).
••“Lincoln Heights,” 7 p.m. Monday on ABC Family (fourth-season premiere).
••“One Tree Hill,” 7 p.m. Monday on CW (seventh-season premiere).
••“Gossip Girl,” 8 p.m. Monday on CW (third-season premiere).
••“Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke,” 9 p.m. Monday on VH1 (series premiere).
••“The Jay Leno Show,” 9 p.m. Monday on NBC (series premiere).
••“The Biggest Loser,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on NBC (eighth-season premiere).
••“The Beautiful Life: TBL,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on CW (series premiere).
••“60 Minutes on WE,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on WEtv (series premiere).
••“The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on SPIKE (season premiere).
••“Bones,” 7 p.m. Thursday on Fox (fifth-season premiere).
••“Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday,” 7 p.m. Thursday on NBC (series premiere).
••“Survivor: Samoa,” 7 p.m. Thursday on CBS (19th-season premiere).
••“Parks and Recreation,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday on NBC (second-season premiere).
••“Extreme Cuisine With Jeff Corwin,” 8 p.m. Thursday on Food Network (series premiere).
••“Fringe,” 8 p.m. Thursday on Fox (second-season premiere).
••“The Office,” 8 p.m. Thursday on NBC (sixth-season premiere).
••“Community,” 8:31 p.m. Thursday on NBC (series premiere).
••“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” 9 p.m. Thursday on FX (fifth-season premiere).
••“The Troop,” 7 p.m. Friday on Nickelodeon (series premiere).
••“Crash,” 9 p.m. Friday on Starz (second-season premiere).
••“Busytown Mysteries,” 8 a.m. Saturday on CBS (series premiere).
••“Rollbots,” 8 a.m. Saturday on CW (series premiere).
••“Noonbory & the Super 7,” 8:30 a.m. Saturday on CBS (series premiere).

ENDINGS
••“King of the Hill,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Fox (series finale).
••“There Goes the Neighborhood,” 7:59 p.m. Sunday on CBS (first-season finale).
••“True Blood,” 8 p.m. Sunday on HBO (second-season finale).
••“Amazing Wedding Cakes,” 9 p.m. Sunday on WEtv (second-season finale).
••“HGTV Design Star,” 9 p.m. Sunday on HGTV (fourth-season finale).
••“Hung,” 9 p.m. on Sunday HBO (first-season finale).
••“More to Love,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on Fox (first-season finale).
••“Big Brother,” 8:01 p.m. Tuesday on CBS (11th-season finale).
••“Shaq VS,” 8 p.m. Tuesday on ABC (first-season finale).
••“The Cleaner,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on A&E (second-season finale).
••“Masters of Reception,” 9 p.m. Tuesday at TLC (first-season finale).
••“America’s Got Talent,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on NBC (fourth-season finale).
••“Truth Be Told,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on TLC (first-season finale).
••“Dark Blue,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on TNT (first-season finale).
••“Guiding Light,” 2 p.m. Friday on CBS (series finale).
••“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” 7 p.m. Friday on Fox (third-season finale).

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

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

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, 2009
◊“2009 MTV Video Music Awards” (8 p.m. on MTV): Russell Brand (”Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) returns as host of the 26th annual event. Beyonce and Lady Gaga, who earned nine nominations each, are scheduled to perform along with Taylor Swift, Green Day, Jay-Z and P!nk.
◊“Defying Gravity” (9 p.m. on ABC): An impending solar flare threatens the crew of the Antares with dangerous radiation, while the strange force in Pod 4 finally sends out a siren call that proves utterly irresistible.
◊“Drop Dead Diva” (8 p.m. on Lifetime): Jane is determined to see if she can get a boutique to drop its refusal to sell plus sized clothing after being told the store doesn’t sell that kind of clothing. Paula Abdul (”American Idol”) guest stars.
◊“Entourage” (9:30 p.m. on HBO): The guys step up their security following a suspicious break-in. And Drama follows up on an insider tip on Vince’s suspected stalker.
◊“Hung” (9 p.m. on HBO): In the first-season finale, Tanya ends up battling Lenore for control of Ray, who is worried about his future after hearing rumors from Mike about layoffs at school.
◊“HGTV Design Star” (9 p.m. on HGTV): The final two designers go head to head in making over an entire home for a deserving family. Even with the help of a crew of carpenters, it’s a daunting task that takes everything they’ve got. When the dust settles, the final two designers stand before the judges one last time, and a new Design Star is chosen.
◊“King of the Hill” (7 p.m. on Fox): In the series finale, Bobby becomes quite the ladies’ man when several girls in his class consider him a potential date for the Homecoming dance. And Hank is shocked when his mother announces she is marrying a man she has only known for a few weeks.
◊“Life After” (9 p.m. on TV One): Omarosa (”The Apprentice”), Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (”Brothers”) and Al Reynolds (Star Jones’ ex) participate in this new series that explores the turning points in celebrities’ lives.
◊“Masterpiece Mystery!” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): In the new episode “Inspector Lewis, Series II: Life Born of Fire,” Lewis learns about a religious group that seems to be targeted by a serial killer.
◊“Mega Beasts” (8 p.m. on Discovery): Each episode of this new six-part series is a detective story, bringing back to life some of the biggest and most ferocious dinosaurs ever to roam the earth.  Through fossil clues and modern analogues (animals with similar traits used to suggest the mega beasts’ behavior), scientists piece together what these mysterious creatures looked like, how they behaved, how they fought, what they ate…and what ate them.
◊“One Year Later: The Week That Shook Wall Street” (9 p.m. on CNBC): A look at the unprecedented events of last September that included the 158-year-old investment bank Lehman Brothers filing for bankruptcy, the unexpected union of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch and insurance giant AIG on the brink of collapse before a government bailout.
◊“Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins” (6 p.m. on Cartoon Network): This new live-action movie reveals the never-before-told story of how the Mystery Inc. gang first joined forces. The cast features Robbie Amell (”True Jackson”) as Fred, Kate Melton as Daphne, Hayley Kiyoko as Velma and Nick Palatas as Shaggy.  Frank Welker, a member of the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! voice-cast, provides the voice of Scooby-Doo.
◊“True Blood” (8 p.m. on HBO): On the second-season finale, the mayhem in Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting Sookie to be maid of honor at the bloody nuptials.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 2009
◊“Amazing Wedding Cakes” (9 p.m. on WEtv): In the second-season finale, the CakeGirls get an order for a simple white wedding cake. But what seemed like an easy cake ends up challenging Brenda when she starts to paint a quilted design.
◊“America’s Got Talent” (7 p.m. on NBC): The eight finalists perform live one last time for a chance at the $1 million prize and the title of most talented person in America. The Season 4 winner is revealed live Wednesday.
◊“Design Inc.” (11 a.m. on FLN): Host and designer Sarah Richardson is back for Season 3 of the show that offers an insider’s view into the hectic workings of an interior fine design firm.
◊“The Dr. Oz Show” (11 a.m. on KOCO-5): After five years and 55 episodes as an “Oprah” show regular, Dr. Mehmet Oz launches his own series in syndication.
◊“Dr. Phil” (3 p.m. Monday on KOCO-5): Dr. Phil McGraw will kick off Season 8 from New York City. He met with viewers in taxi cabs and at the famous Carnegie Deli.
◊“Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke” (9 p.m. on VH1): The comedian has eight children, five exes and an entourage of family and friends who make his life complete. Problem is, he is supporting them all. This new series will give viewers a chance to go along for the rollercoaster ride with Eddie as he struggles to manage it all. 
◊“Gossip Girl” (7 p.m. on CW): As the summer is drawing to a close, Blair and Chuck are madly in love and adjusting to their new “in a relationship” status, breaking all traditional rules of dating as would be expected.
◊“Greek” (8 p.m. on ABC Family): As Rusty and Jordan are awkwardly deciding when to take their relationship to the next level, the Gotcha Game comes between them as the final two players left in the game. Nora Kirkpatrick (“Dorm Life”) guest stars as the Panhellenic President, Katherine.
◊“Have Fork Will Travel” (4 p.m. on FLN): Food lover and comedian Zane Lamprey travels the globe and tries to broaden his American sensibilities as he encounters a world of strange foods and customs.
◊“Inside the Actors Studio” (7 p.m. on Bravo): Join Peter, Lois, Brian the Dog and Stewie as they recount the years they’ve spent together on the Emmy-nominated animated series “Family Guy.” The actors who provide their voices — Seth McFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry and Seth Green — are interviewed by host James Lipton.
◊“Intervention” (8 p.m. on A&E): This episode titled “Intervention in Depth: Addiction in Uniform” focuses on three Iraq veterans who have fallen into substance abuse as a result of their wartime experiences.
◊“The Jay Leno Show” (9 p.m. on NBC): Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno moves to prime time for this weeknight talk-variety hour. His first guests are comic Jerry Seinfeld and musical artists Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna.
◊“Lincoln Heights” (7 p.m. on ABC Family): In Season 4 of the NAACP Image Award-winning family drama, the Suttons find themselves dealing with the aftermath of a major earthquake that rattled the town in last season’s finale and destroyed parts of their home. Lincoln Heights has always been a community in need of nurturing, but now with the devastation brought on by the massive quake, their community is struggling to come together.
◊“Martha Speaks” (1 p.m. on OETA-13): Season 2 starts with Martha putting a value on decor by dog when her beloved napping chair winds up on the set of “Antiques Roadshow.”
◊“The Martha Stewart Show” (2 p.m. on KSBI-52): For Season 5, homemaking icon Martha Stewart launches a new monthly segment, “American Treasures.” This unprecedented look at landmark locations across the country acts as an on-air companion to print stories that will appear in Martha Stewart Living magazine throughout the year. Skylands, Martha’s home in Maine, marks the first stop of the new series. Viewers will get Martha’s personal tour of this extraordinary home, whose previous owners were Edsel and Eleanor Ford. 
◊“Monday Night Football” (6 p.m. on ESPN): Season 40 kicks off with two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady and the New England Patriots taking on wide receiver Terrell Owens and the Buffalo Bills. The commentator team of Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and analysts Ron Jaworski and Tony Kornheiser will call the game.
◊“One Tree Hill” (7 p.m. on CW): Nathan learns of a shocking accusation that could threaten his career, much to the chagrin of his sports agent Clay (new series regular Robert Buckley, “Lipstick Jungle”).
◊“The Oprah Winfrey Show” (4 p.m. on KOCO-5): Oprah launches her 24th season with what she calls “the most anticipated music interview of the decade,” a must-see television event with singing icon Whitney Houston.  This marks Houston’s first interview in nearly seven years and follows the release of her highly touted new album, “I Look To You” on Aug. 31.
◊“The View” (10 a.m. on KOCO-5): Today and Tuesday, Kate Gosselin (”Jon & Kate Plus 8″) sits in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2009
◊“90210″ (7 p.m. on CW): Naomi is still furious with Annie from prom night and contemplates sending out a sexually explicit text message of Annie as payback. John Schneider (”Smallville”) and Rumer Willis (”Sorority Row”) guest star.
◊“Big Brother” (8:01 p.m. on CBS): The series will cap its 11th season with a live two-hour broadcast where the winner will be revealed and the houseguests will then tell-all about their explosive summer for a special season-ending event.
◊“The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): Host Alison Sweeney and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels return for an eighth season of the hit weight-loss show, this time built around “second chances” for the 16 contestants which include Oklahomans Danny Cahill and Sean Algaier.
◊“The Cleaner” (9 p.m. on A&E): William tries to help an old friend (Richard Lewis, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) commit to getting clean and kicking a habit that is jeopardizing his life with his wife and two kids. PK (Whoopi Goldberg, “The View”) tries to plan a surprise party in honor of William’s seven-years-sober anniversary.
◊“Eyes” (9 p.m. on DirectTV): This 2005 series, which which was canceled by ABC after five episodes, returns via DirecTV’s 101 Network, and all 12 episodes produced will air uncut, commercial free and in HD.
◊“More to Love” (7 p.m. on Fox): In the Season 1 finale, Luke has his final one-on-one dates with the two remaining women and is forced to make a difficult decision.
◊“P.O.V.” (10 p.m. on OETA-13): In “The Principal Story,” elementary school principals Tresa Dunbar and Kerry Purcell face similar challenges at their Chicago and Springfield, Ill., schools.
◊“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (9 p.m. on HBO): This installment looks at the deadly consequences of high school football concussions, the relationship between blacks and swimming and the decline of the sports section in U.S. newspapers.
◊“Retirement Revolution” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): Paula Zahn (”Paula Zahn Now”) hosts this special in which experts analyze the financial problems of retirement and demonstrate ways to richer, healthier retirement years.
◊“Ruby & the Rockits” (7:30 p.m. on ABC Family): Shirley Jones (”The Partridge Family”) guest stars as David and Patrick’s mother, Shirley, visiting from Pittsburgh. Ruby and Shirley are off to a rocky start when Shirley insists Ruby call her Mrs. Gallagher instead of Grandma.
◊“Shaq VS” (8 p.m. on ABC): In the Season 1 finale, Shaquille O’Neal challenges 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps to a series of swimming races. Leading up to the challenge, Shaq learns the basics and get swimming tips from Michael Phelps’ swimming coach Bob Bowman.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2009
◊“The Beautiful Life: TBL” (8 p.m. on CW): In this new series, modeling hopefuls quickly learn that behind the beautiful facade is a world of insecurity and cut-throat competition.
◊“Dark Blue” (9 p.m. on TNT): In the Season 1 final, Carter is the prime suspect in the killing of an undercover DEA officer, with Jaimie, Ty and Dean as witnesses to the shooting.  But Carter’s recollection of the event involves a third person in a blue car, something none of the others remember seeing.  Andrea Roth (”Rescue Me”) guest stars
◊“Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League” (7 p.m. on Showtime): This five-part documentary follows the birth of the only league to successfully rival the NFL from its innovative and wild beginnings to the most stunning upset in pro football history and the eventual powerhouse merger.
◊“Glee” (8 p.m. on Fox): Will forms the Acafellas, an all-male acapella vocal group, and spends more time building his own confidence than he does with the glee club. In Will’s absence, the glee club decides to hire a well-known choreographer to help coach them to Nationals. Victor Garber (”Alias”) and Josh Groban (musical artist) guest star.
◊“Great Performances” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): In the special “Vienna Philharmonic Summer Concert 2009,” conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Vienna Philharmonic in an open-air performance that includes Mozart’s “A Little Night Music” Johann Strauss’ ‘‘1001 Nights Waltz.”
◊“Truth Be Told” (8 p.m. on TLC): Three different families reveal their innermost thoughts and moments as they let the cameras witness daily life coping with Autism, Down’s syndrome and Epidermolysis Bullose (a terminal disease that causes skin to blister and detach).
◊“The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” (9 p.m. on SPIKE): Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans coach the best up-and-coming mixed martial artists in the heavyweights division.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
◊“Bones” (7 p.m. on Fox): A psychic (Cyndi Lauper, “Vibes”) leads Brennan and Booth to an unmarked grave in the Season 5 premiere.
◊“Community” (8:31 p.m. on NBC): This new comedy focuses on a group of misfits at Greendale Community College. They form a study group and eventually learn more about themselves than their course work.
◊“Extreme Cuisine With Jeff Corwin” (8 p.m. on Food Network): Renowned for his expertise in wildlife and conservation, Jeff Corwin explores human culture through regional cuisine in this new series. With an open mind (and mouth), Jeff enjoys endless surprises as he learns from the natives and samples the exotic foods and local customs that mold each community.
◊“Fringe” (8 p.m. on Fox): Season Two opens with Olivia’s shocking return from a parallel universe, while Peter, unknowingly in a race against time with an ominous mobile force, pursues information about Olivia’s visit.
◊“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (9 p.m. on FX): In Season 5, Dennis, Mac, and Frank go into real estate, while Dee sets out to be a surrogate for a wealthy couple.
◊“The Office” (8 p.m. on NBC): Michael feels left out as the rest of the office gossips about the summer interns. While Michael searched for the next juicy rumor to share, Andy struggles with heterosexuality.
◊“Parks and Recreation” (7:30 p.m. on NBC): When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male.
◊“Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday” (7 p.m. on NBC): For the first two episodes of this new series, Amy Poehler (”Parks and Recreation”) reunites with ◊“Saturday Night Live” star Seth Meyers behind the anchor desk that they shared on “SNL.” They will skewer today’s top stories in primetime.
◊“Survivor: Samoa” (7 p.m. on CBS): In one of the most beautiful “Survivor” locations yet, 20 castaways will be left to fend for themselves among Samoa’s white sand beaches, lush green valleys and towering waterfalls. Despite the picturesque landscape, the castaways will face exposure to elements and wildlife living in the mysterious rainforests that cover rugged volcanic mountain peaks as they try to outwit, outplay and outlast one another to win $1 million.
◊“Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo” (6 p.m. on Cinemax): This documentary follows the lives of the Eddie Warrior Correctional Center women’s team from Taft and their journey as they prepare to compete in the Oklahoma Prison Rodeo against inmates from nine other male penitentiaries.
◊“VH1 Divas” (8 p.m. on VH1): Paula Abdul (”American Idol”) hosts this live concert event featuring singers Adele, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The special will raise funds for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2009
◊“The 2009 Alma Awards” (7 p.m. on ABC): Eva Longoria Parker (”Desperate Housewives”) and George Lopez (”The Spy Next Door”) co-host the event that celebrates outstanding achievements of Latinos in entertainment. For the first time in the history of the show, the ALMA Awards will broadcast during National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month in which all Americans learn about the Latino community and celebrate the contributions that Latinos have made to this country throughout its history.
◊“The 2009 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards” (noon on E!): Kathy Griffin (”My Life on the D-List”) hosts the event where Emmys are handed out for technical and artistic achievement in television.
◊“Crash” (9 p.m. on Starz): Dennis Hopper (”Speed”) returns for a second season as record producer Ben Cendars, just out of rehab and searching for clues surrounding a personal mysterious death. Joining the cast this season are Eric Roberts (“Heroes”) as Seth, a billionaire entrepreneur who plans to give Los Angeles a long desired new professional football team; and Linda Park (“Star Trek: Enterprise”) as Maggie, a children’s book author who writes of a joyful life but has trouble living it.
◊“Diego’s Arctic Rescue” (9 a.m. on Nickelodeon): In this new hourlong episode, Diego and Baby Jaguar are visiting the Arctic Wildlife Rescue Center playing with the polar bears when they suddenly hear a cry for help from a Mommy Polar Bear.
◊“Guiding Light” (2 p.m. on CBS): This daytime drama, which has spanned 72 years and more than 15,700 episodes, broadcasts its final episode. Throughout its run, the show has won 69 Daytime Emmy Awards, including three for outstanding daytime drama series.
◊“Monk” (8 p.m. on USA Network): To woo the lone holdout on the reinstatement committee, Monk accompanies Lt. Disher on a scouting trip with the man’s troublesome son where nature isn’t the only thing the troop has to fear. Alex Wolff (”The Naked Brothers Band”) and Wade Williams (”Prison Break”) guest star.
◊TCM Birthday Tribute: Greta Garbo was born on this day in 1905, and TCM celebrates by airing seven of her films, including 1940’s “I Take This Woman” (12:15 p.m.) and 1939’s “Dust Be My Destiny” (3:30 p.m.).
◊“The Troop” (7 p.m. on Nickelodeon): This new series created by Oklahomans Max Burnett and Greg Coolidge centers on three ordinary high school students who are members of a secret society and faced with the extraordinary task of managing their town’s paranormal population.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2009
◊“Busytown Mysteries” (8 a.m. on CBS): Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children’s author Richard Scarry, this new series brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally, Lowly, Hilda, Pig Will and Pig Won’t while they scour around Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life’s puzzles.
◊“Georgia O’Keeffe” (8 p.m. on Lifetime): Joan Allen (”The Contender”) stars in the title role and also serves as producer for this new movie that not only looks at the artist’s provocative, ground-breaking art-work but also delves into her relationship with art dealer/editor Alfred Stieglitz (Jeremy Irons, “Reversal of Fortune”).
◊“Noonbory & the Super 7″ (8:30 a.m. on CBS): When trouble is brewing or super silly villainy is taking place in the whimsical world of Toobalooba, Noonbory and his sensational team of super-sensing problem solvers save the day. Each superhero “bory “has a super sense, including sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, and of course a little common sense and nonsense never hurts.
◊“Reel Impact: The 11th Hour” (7 p.m. on Planet Green): Leonardo DeCaprio (”Revolutionary Road”) narrates this documentary that explores how humanity has arrived at this moment, how we impact the Earth’s ecosystems and what we can do to change our course.
◊“Rollbots” (8 a.m. on CW): In the premiere episode of this new animated series about futuristic robots, Spin and the rest of the Flip City Police Department must deal with a bank robbery on Spin’s first day on the job.

–Penny TV

La Toya Jackson

  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 Sept. 6.
   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.

GUEST STARS
••Tom Amandes (”Everwood”) on “Greek,” 8 p.m. Monday on ABC Family.
••Jason Bateman (“Arrested Development”) on “Inside the Actors Studio,” 6 p.m. Monday on Bravo.
••Elizabeth Berkley (”The L Word”) on “CSI: Miami,” 9 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Rebecca Budig (”All My Children”) on “How I Met Your Mother,” 7 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Trevor Donovan (“Days of Our Lives”) on 90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
••Will Estes (“American Dreams”) on “The Cleaner,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on A&E).
••Rudolph Giuliani (former New York City Mayor) on “The View,” 10 a.m. Friday on KOCO-5.
••Christopher Gorham (”Harper’s Island”) on “Ugly Betty,” 8 p.m. Friday on ABC.
••Kadeem Hardison (”A Different World”) on “Greek,” 8 p.m. Monday on ABC Family.
••La Toya Jackson (Michael’s sister) on “20/20,” 9 p.m. Friday on ABC.
••Sharon Lawrence (”NYPD Blue”) on “Grey’s Anatomy,” 7 p.m. Thursday on ABC.
••Jay Mohr (“Gary Unmarried”) on “Monk,” 8 p.m. Friday on USA Network.
••Leonard Nimoy (“Star Trek”) on “Fringe,” 8 p.m. Thursday on Fox.
••Joe Penny (”Jake and the Fatman”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Mekhi Phifer (“ER”) on “Lie to Me,” 8 p.m. Monday on Fox.
••Jeri Ryan (”Star Trek: Voyager”) on “Leverage,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on TNT.
••Lee Tergesen (”Oz) on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Jessica Tuck (”Judging Amy”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Henry Winkler (”Happy Days”) on “NUMB3RS,” 9 p.m. Friday on CBS.

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

ENDINGS
••“Ruby,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Style Network (second-season finale).
••“The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” 7 p.m. Monday on ABC Family (mid-season finale).
••“Solved,” 8 p.m. Monday on Investigation Discovery (second-season finale).
••“Leverage,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on TNT (summer finale).
••“Real World: Cancun,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on MTV (season finale).

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

Pictured above: “Melrose Place” cast (The CW Photo)