TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 28
VERY PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Who would Dr. Jack Shephard most likely have taken as a patient before getting "Lost"?
A) Wilford Brimley
B) Bob Dole
C) Stephen Hawking
D) Heather Mills McCartney
E) Anna Nicole Smith
[Cut on the dotted line and meet us at our bottom line for a checkup of the correct answer.]
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TV Barn's TV Picks for Wednesday, February 28, 2007
by Tom Heald with Jon Delfin
All times Eastern
For PBS programs, check local listings
SYNDICATED
Friend of TVP Marc Spraragen goes for the threepeat on "Jeopardy!"
6:30 p.m.
PETE REPEAT
"2007 Film Independent's Spirit Awards" (IFC)
7 p.m.
A painter who is losing his eyesight travels the world in the documentary "Black Sun" (Cinemax).
7:30 p.m.
"Access Granted" (BET): Lloyd
8 p.m.
Dale, Heather, Jake and Johnston tilt at windmills on "Jericho" (CBS).
AMERICA'S TOP THREE SHOWS IN THIS TIME SLOT WITH AMERICA IN THE TITLE
* It's chick night on "American Idol" (Fox; 90 minutes). Are you ready to rock out to their tribute to the music of Claudine Longet?
* "America's Ballroom Challenge" (PBS) holds its grand finale for the season. Will they play taps?
* The 32 girls of "America's Next Top Model" (CW; two hours) are sent to a boot camp and immediately whittled down to the final 13. We now pause while Jim Carrey's character does the math.
Affairs, midnight swims and a secret meeting burn up the filaments of "Friday Night Lights" (NBC).
UNNECESSARY GUEST "DANCING WITH THE STARS" LOSER PATROL
"George Lopez" (ABC): Stacy Keibler. Plot: George hopes to expose Vic's fiancée on a sleazy reality show.
"Futurecar" (Discovery): "The Brain"
"Explorer" (National Geographic): "Doomsday Volcano"
"Francesco's Italy Top to Toe" (Travel)
8:30 p.m.
UNNECESSARY GUEST FINAL ANSWER PATROL
"The Knights of Prosperity" (ABC): Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin, Ray Romano, Rocco DiSpirito. Caper: "Let's Rob Kelly Ripa!"
9 p.m.
The surviving "Children of (those killed at) Waco" (TLC) tell their side of the story.
UNNECESSARY HOWIE MANDEL LOOKALIKE CONTESTANT PATROL
Jason Giambi offers advice on "Deal or No Deal" (NBC). Bunt!
Adventures in babysitting lead to a night at the museum on "According to Jim" (ABC).
After a break of fifteen months, the serial killer du jour is stalking New Orleans on "Criminal Minds" (CBS). Give him some **********ing Mardi Gras beads already!
"Naked Science" (National Geographic): "Stone Age Apocalypse"
"Most Evil: Cold Blooded Killers" (Discovery Times)
9:30 p.m.
UNNECESSARY MEDICINE WOMAN PATROL
"In Case of Emergency" (ABC): Jane Seymour. Plots: Jason squeals on his uncle; Harry squeals when Donna gives him a kiss.
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" (Fox)
10 p.m.
Good news. They've discovered a wrecked car on "Lost" (ABC). The bad news is, it's registered to the polar bear.
RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES/UNNECESSARY GUEST ILLUSIONIST PATROL
Criss Angel helps "CSI: NY" (CBS) mock David Blaine's lame aquarium stunt.
Robin Williams engages in an hour of "Sit Down Comedy With David Steinberg" (TV Land). So much for the Red Bull supply within a seven-mile radius.
UNNECESSARY REDHEAD PATROL
"Medium" (NBC): Eric Stoltz. Plot: Kirk meets the mirror universe Kirk.
"Decoding Disaster" (Discovery Times)
"Most Evil: Murderous Women" (TLC)
"The Real World: Denver" (MTV)
"Dominick Dunne: Power, Privilege & Justice" (Court)
10:30 p.m.
"Maui Fever" (MTV)
"The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show" (Comedy Central)
"Dinner: Impossible" (Food): "Stranded: Deserted Island: Impossible"
IS THAT YOUR VINYL ANSWER?
* Rose: Gov. Mike Easley, James Levine, Mark Morris
* Jake Gyllenhaal reads his horoscope on "The Daaily Show."
* Rep. Henry Waxman and Tommie Smith veto the Tavis Amendment.
* Nina Jablonski is the first of three ships to arrive on the shores of "The Colbert Report."
* Sen. John McCain and Robin Thicke do the locomotion with Dave.
* Tim Allen, Fergie and Hollywood animals spend tool time with Jay.
* LL Cool J, Ricky Jay and Colin Hay deal with the hands they're dealt by Jimmy.
* Larry King, Izabel Goulart and "Biscuit Lady" Carol Fay suspend disbelief with Conan.
* Billy Connolly, Tricia Helfer and Blake Shelton substitute teach for Craig's gifted students' class.
* Anthony Anderson and Silversun Pickups are cutups with Carson.
THE MAGAZINES IN YOUR WAITING ROOM ARE ALL IN FRENCH
As a spinal cracker, Jack might have played toe jam football with C) Stephen Hawking.
-- posted by Jon Delfin
