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'According to Jim' starts 8th year

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "According to Jim," 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., WXYZ-TV, Channel 7, ABC. Season premiere. Yes, this show is still around.

December 1, 2008

TV TODAY

ABC takes us to Whoville again

The Grinch

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 8:32 p.m., WXYZ-TV, Channel 7, ABC.

November 30, 2008

'Unit' star Dennis Haysbert revels in series' intelligent scripts

Dennis Haysbert leads a covert team of Special Forces operatives in "The Unit."

Dennis Haysbert's biography on www.cbs.com says that he's best-known to TV audiences as President David Palmer on "24," but fans of CBS's "The Unit" might beg to differ.

Dennis Miller does more than just rant

Dennis Miller says writing jokes and doing stand-up still thrills him.

Dennis Miller has come a long way since his "Saturday Night Live" days. The comedian currently hosts a radio program (airing 6-9 p.m. weekdays on WDTK-AM, 1400, in Detroit) and is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel. Miller recently spoke about his show and why he still enjoys stand-up.

Studies: Television might be good for kids after all

The stars of "Dora the Explorer" and "Go Diego Go" use Spanish words and teach animal facts and concepts such as map reading.

Parents, you can keep those flash cards and alphabet books. But there's another device in your home that can help develop language and visual skills. It's called -- hold on to your remotes -- the television set.

November 29, 2008

'Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show,' 'Sputnik Mania' highlight TV lineup

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Sputnik Mania," 10 p.m., History Channel. When the Soviet Union launched a satellite in 1957, Americans were shocked. What about our technical superiority? Would missiles be raining on us soon?

November 28, 2008

TV TODAY

3 nights, 2 great movie trilogies

Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill in the original "Star Wars."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings" (2001), 7 p.m., TNT; or "Star Wars" (1977), 8 p.m., Spike.

November 26, 2008

TV TODAY

'Gary Unmarried' serves up dinner

Liza Minnelli

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "Gary Unmarried," 8:30 p.m., WWJ-TV, Channel 62, CBS. TV loves throwing mismatched people together. This episode has heavy-handed jokes. It has clever character moments, too, maneuvered by master director James Burrows.

November 25, 2008

Brooke Burke is new 'Dancing' queen

LOS ANGELES -- Brooke Burke waltzed away with the mirror ball trophy on the “Dancing with the Stars” finale. The 37-year-old TV personality bested 35-year-old former NFL player Warren Sapp and 29-year-old former ’NSync member Lance Bass.

Time-shifting TV viewers make scheduling tricky

More and more, TV viewers watch their favorite shows when they want. One week on "90210," with Shenae Grimes and Dustin Milligan, viewership increased 79% over the live broadcast.

NEW YORK -- Figuring out a prime-time schedule is usually one of CW network chief Dawn Ostroff's most important duties. Never, however, has it seemed to matter less.

TV special opens White House doors

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush stand for a portrait in front of the Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House on December 3, 2007.

The White House is an office, a national monument and a unique home, a terrific new special reminds us. "The White House: Behind Closed Doors," is several other things as well: a marvelous tour, a fine history lesson and a farewell by George and Laura Bush.

TV TODAY

House handles a hostage-taker

David Rees Snell, left, and Michael Chiklis in tonight's "Shield" finale.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "House," 8 p.m., WJBK-TV, Channel 2, Fox. Dr. House is in Cutter's office, searching for secrets. Then a weary man arrives. He has a gun and hostages; he has everyone frightened, except the acerbic House.

November 24, 2008

3 celebrities to compete in 'Dancing with the Stars' showdown

Who will be the next celebrity to dance to victory? Will the next winner of "Dancing with the Stars" be Lance Bass, Brooke Burke or Warren Sapp? The season concludes tonight and Tuesday with a showdown.

'Dancing' fans edge closer to season finale

Brooke Burke and her partner, Derek Hough, compete during the semifinals of "Dancing with the Stars" on Nov. 17 in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES -- Brooke Burke could be the one who wins “Dancing with the Stars.”

TV TODAY

PBS explores Hitler's art fanaticism

Adolf Hitler presents Hermann Goering with "The Falconer."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "The Rape of Europa," 9 p.m., WTVS-TV, Channel 56, PBS. Rejected from an art academy as a youth, Adolf Hitler became the world's largest art collector and thief.

November 23, 2008

Sighting turned teen into more than face in the crowd

Philip Johnson and Rosie O'Donnell costar in "America," a Lifetime network movie set to air Feb. 28. "It still hasn't hit me. ... I won't even realize it until it comes on TV," Philip said of his acting venture.

There's a legend in Hollywood that Lana Turner became a star after being discovered sipping a soda at a drugstore. It sounds like something that doesn't happen in real life. Except it does. Just ask Detroit's Philip Johnson.

'Redemption' sets up new '24' season

Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is hiding out in Africa when "24: Redemption" begins. The 2-hour movie takes place on Inauguration Day.

Spending six days with Jack Bauer has not only entertained us, but also taught us a lot. We have learned to trust no one, least of all a close associate or lover. He assured us that our lack of faith in business, government and other institutions is well-advised.

Celebrate Christmas the wacky Stephen Colbert way

The permanently suit-clad Stephen Colbert has traded in his pinstripes for a cardigan sweater, red turtleneck and furry boots.

November 22, 2008

Hollywood actors guild to seek strike

Actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild, Alan Rosenberg, poses for a portrait in this March 17, 2003, file photo taken in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — The Screen Actors Guild said Saturday it will ask its members to authorize a strike after its first contract talks in four months with Hollywood studios failed despite the help of a federal mediator.

TV today: 'Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving,' 'SNL'

Jacqueline Bisset and Tatiana Maslany in a Thanksgiving tale.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving," 9 p.m., Hallmark Channel. Before her "Little Women" novel brought fame, Louisa May Alcott wrote short stories. Now this one has been expanded.

November 21, 2008

Leno revs up for New Year's Eve at Caesars Windsor

Jay Leno was on the phone earlier this week. Anyone who follows Leno knows he's a devoted car guy. If any celebrity outside of Detroit is going to say something positive about the domestic auto industry, it's him.

TV TODAY

Caught between life and death

Jennifer Love Hewitt and David Conrad in "Ghost Whisperer."

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "Ghost Whisperer," 8 p.m., WWJ-TV, Channel 62, CBS.

TV tonight

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "30 Rock," 9:31 p.m., WDIV Local 4, NBC.

November 19, 2008

Cody Linley doesn't make 'Dancing' finals

LOS ANGELES -- Cody Linley won’t be graduating “Dancing with the Stars.”

TV TODAY

'House' finale gets repeat showing

Over two Wednesdays, Fox will rerun last year's brilliant season finale. Battered by an accident, Dr. House has only shards of memory. Why was he on a bus? And who was the passenger who showed dangerous symptoms? This rerun reminds us that "House" is TV's best series

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November 18, 2008

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Nova digs deep for biblical secrets

A re-creation of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Nova: The Bible's Buried Secrets," 8 p.m., WTVS-TV, Channel 56, PBS. Powerful forces -- science, history and faith -- link in this well-crafted documentary.

November 17, 2008

Eminem, Kid Rock help say goodbye to MTV’s ’TRL’

Singer Kid Rock makes an appearance on MTV's TRL "Total Finale Live" show at the MTV studios in Times Square in New York on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008

NEW YORK — Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars.

Deminski & Doyle coming to WCSX

WCSX-FM (94.7) confirmed veteran radio personalities Jeff Deminski and Bill Doyle will return to the airwaves to host the classic rock station’s new morning show.

TV TODAY

Secret life complicates romance

Jordana Brewster and Levi Zachary reconnect in "Chuck."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Chuck," 8 p.m., WDIV-TV, Channel 4, NBC. Last week, Chuck met Jill, (Jordana Brewster) the beauty he loved and lost in college. His long funk ended, his old love sparked. Now they're planning a weekend together.

November 16, 2008

4 prime contenders remain on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Four on the floor: It's dance-or-fold time for the "Stars" Break out a fresh supply of sequins. All the pretenders are gone (good riddance, Cloris Leachman) and we're mercifully down to the prime contenders as "Dancing With the Stars" enters crunch time.

November 15, 2008

TV today: 'Wedding Crashers,' 'Godfather,' Ricky Gervais, more

Owen Wilson, left, and Vince Vaughn in "Wedding Crashers."

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "Wedding Crashers," 8 p.m., WWJ-TV, Channel 62, CBS. Big weddings seem to have endless food, fun and drink. So why not just slip in? That works fine for two guys -- until one falls in love.

November 14, 2008

TV TODAY

Twists take shows in new directions

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "Ghost Whisperer," 8 p.m., WWJ-TV, Channel 62, CBS.

November 12, 2008

Cockrel talks Detroit on TV show

Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. is starting his own show on the city’s public access cable channel.

Greene sprints off 'Dancing with the Stars'

Maurice Green and his partner Cheryl Burke perform on "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maurice Greene won’t be running around the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom anymore.

TV TODAY

Awards honor country's best

Sugarland, Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, will play at the CMA.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: Country Music Association awards, 8 p.m., WXYZ-TV, Channel 7, ABC. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley host a packed night.

November 11, 2008

Maurice Greene sprints off 'Dancing with the Stars'

LOS ANGELES — Maurice Greene won’t be running around the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom anymore.

TV TODAY

Doctors reveal plenty on 'House'

Hugh Laurie

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "House," 8 p.m., WJBK-TV, Channel 2, Fox. These doctors, forever confining their feelings, meet their match: A patient refuses to leave his home. It's a strong hour that says much about the key characters.

J.J. and Lynne fired from morning show at WCSX

WCSX radio Jim Johnson, left, and Lynne Woodison, kick off their second edition of the Stone Soup Project with the live on-air unveiling of the 610-horsepower Hemi Crate motor inside of a restored 1970 Plymouth Road Runner being raffled off to raise money for the Children's Leukemia Fund of Michigan.

Jim Johnson and Lynne Woodison, the co-hosts of the "J.J. & Lynne in the Morning" show, have been fired from their post at classic rocker WCSX-FM (94.7).

November 10, 2008

TV TODAY

'Chuck's' history comes to light

Jordana Brewster and Zachary Levi in "Chuck."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Chuck," 8 p.m., WDIV-TV, Channel 4, NBC. This series has been great fun, but leaves a question: Chuck is intelligent and likable, but unfocused. What happened to his ambition?

November 8, 2008

TV today

Keke Palmer, with Ashley Argota and Matt Shively, is a teenage fashionista in "True Jackson, VP."

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "True Jackson, VP" debut, 9:30 p.m., Nickelodeon. At 15, Keke Palmer is already a star of movies ("Akeelah and the Bee"), TV ("Jump In") and music. Now she gets a pleasant-enough situation comedy. Palmer plays a teen with fashion sense, hired by a fashion firm.

November 7, 2008

TV TODAY

Ghostly message; musical odd couple

Jennifer Love Hewitt talks with the dead in "Ghost Whisperer."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Ghost Whisperer," 8 p.m., WWJ-TV, Channel 62, CBS. Here's a pivotal episode, propelling the show in fresh directions. On the eve of a wedding, the bridesmaid suddenly gets messages about a past she doesn't remember.

November 6, 2008

TV tonight

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "30 Rock," 9:31 p.m., WDIV Local 4, NBC. TV has had its funniest moments when a key character turns tipsy. In these politically correct times, the trick is to have it happen by accident. Nervous about a flight, Liz (Tina Fey) takes pills offered by Jack. That's a bad idea.

November 5, 2008

Susan Lucci eliminated from 'Dancing'

Susan Lucci and her dance partner, Tony Dovolani, perform on "Dancing with the Stars" on Oct. 20.

LOS ANGELES — Susan Lucci’s story line on “Dancing with the Star” has come to an end.

Tim Gunn makes over local musician Eliza Neals

Eliza Neals of Detroit, center, with Gretta Monahan and Tim Gunn.

She's an indie singer-songwriter who dresses Detroit rock casual. He's the king of fashion mentors who never met a wardrobe he couldn't update. Will Eliza Neals change her look for Tim Gunn? You'll find out this week on "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style."

TV TODAY

'Law & Order' presents a puzzler

Anthony Anderson, Jeremy Sisto in "Law & Order."

TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "Law & Order" season-opener, 10 p.m., WDIV-TV, Channel 4, NBC. In the best "Law & Order" tradition, this hour will tug you on both sides. Grown men were in a deadly fistfight. This was stupid, but was it a crime -- and under which law?

Networks break out latest devices, but practice restraint in reporting

A framegrab from CNN showing Jessica Yellin as a hologram.

Election Night coverage rule one: Avoid jumping to early conclusions. Two, jump right in to the latest high-tech devices for telling the story. Three, once the winner is declared, be ready to wax eloquent.

Stewart, Colbert parody election in real-time

NEW YORK — Culminating their satirical coverage of the campaign, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert teamed up for a live one-hour comedy special — though Stewart had his Cronkite moment, too.

November 4, 2008

Supreme Court wrestles with TV profanity case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court spent an hour today talking about dirty words on television without once using any or making plain how it would decide whether the government could ban them.

TV TODAY

Vote, then tune in to the news

Anne Archer in "Privileged."

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: Election coverage, everywhere. This historic race has captured big ratings in the United States and big attention worldwide. European networks have even hired American icons. Ted Koppel will analyze for BBC America; Dan Rather will do the same for a French channel.

TV election coverage low-risk, high-tech

There were two rules to the TV coverage of Election Night:

November 3, 2008

TV TODAY

Old and new 'SNL' skewers politics

Tina Fey, left, and Amy Poehler are 'SNL's' latest political spoofers.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash 2008," 9-11 p.m., WDIV-TV, Channel 4, NBC. In this remarkable year, everything involving the election has drawn huge ratings.

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