TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 15

WUNZA!
Which series chronicled the curious crime-solving efforts of mismatched couple Dicky Cobb & Tess Kaufman?

A) "Alien Nation"
B) "Blue Thunder"
C) "Fastlane"
D) "Forever Knight"
E) "Reasonable Doubts"

[We have a warrant for the correct answer. Can you catch it at the end of the column? Darn straight.]

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TV Barn's TV Picks for Monday, January 15, 2007
by Tom Heald with Jon Delfin
All times Eastern
For PBS programs, check local listings


7 p.m.
A common thief is on the loose in "Lincoln Heights" (ABC Family), but Eddie is indisposed thanks to his role in a different crime.

7:30 p.m.
"Hotwyred" (BET)

8 p.m.
The "journalists" from "Borat's" neighboring countries present "The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards" (NBC; Red Carpet coverage starts at 6 on E!). Niiiiice.

Lincoln and T-Bag race to stop the president from becoming America's Next Top Model on "24: Day 6: 8 a.m." (Fox).

Is "Wildfire" (ABC Family) shooting blanks? How many hours later do we worry about the effects of horsey Cialis before calling the vet and/or Mike Ditka?

Dwarves and bodybuilders make the "Wife Swap" (ABC).

"Emeril Live" (Food): "New England Winter"
"Best of High Stakes Poker" (GSN; see also 9)
"Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" (Nickelodeon)
"Gay, Straight or Taken?" (Lifetime; also 8:30)
"Beach Patrol" (Court; also 8:30)
"National Body Challenge" (Discovery Health; also 9)

8:30 p.m.
Richie and Lina decide to move to the next level of their relationship on "The Class" (CBS). Survey says ... "Necking!"

"SpongeBob SquarePants" (Nickelodeon)

9 p.m.
Hope you've made enough Kool-Aid for everyone to fully enjoy "Jonestown: Paradise Lost" (History).

You could watch one of the finest arts documentaries of the last several years, "Ballets Russes" (Sundance), but yes, we know, Agent Bauer's life is in danger.

A widow's whelps run wild. This looks like a job for ... "Supernanny" (ABC).

TELE-GEBRA
"Children of a Lesser God" x "Wait Until Dark" = "Soundproof" (BBC America)

"Futureweapons" (Discovery): "Search and Destroy"
"E-Vets: Things Pets Swallow" (Animal Planet)
"I Love New York" (VH1): "The Mangeant"
"Unwrapped" (Food): "Street Snacks"
"High Stakes Poker" (GSN)
"WWE Monday Night RAW" (USA)
"My Super Sweet 16" (MTV; also 9:30)
"Combat Zone" (Military)
"Kids by the Dozen" (TLC)

9:30 p.m.
Matthew's life comes under the microscope on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (CBS).

10 p.m.
Bridget and the title dude are exhausted by the exploits of their exes on "What About Brian" (ABC).

"Stunt Junkies: Go Big or Go Home" (Discovery; also 10:30)
"High Maintenance 90210" (E!)
"Weaponology" (Military)
"Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" (Travel): Pacific NW
"The White Rapper Show" (VH1)
"The Hills" (MTV)

11 p.m.
"E!'s Live 2007 Golden Globe Post Show" (E!)


PARADISE THEATRE
* Rose: Sam Mendes (further info at charlierose.com)
* Josh Bernstein holds mass with Jon.
* Clarence B. Jones and Dr. Clayborne Carson honor Dr. King's "Dream" with Tavis.
* Alex Kuczynski hits a triple word score with Stephen.
* Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal and America with Ryan Adams engage in loving muskrats with Dave.
* Paula Abdul, D.L. Hughley (maybe), Tyrese and Lil Jon judge Jay not lest they be judged.
* O'Brien: Ice-T, Dominic Purcell, Dana Gould unless show is bumped for a rerun
* Paul Teutul Sr. & Paul Teutul Jr., Kelly Hu and Greg Owen lick their chops with Craig.


THE UTHERZA
Why were detective Mark Harmon and ADA Marlee Matlin matched up despite the E) "Reasonable Doubts" of others? Harmon knew sign language. [IMDb users: You'll just have to trust us. /jd]



-- posted by Jon Delfin