The Shadow sheds light
By Adam Heimlich
Josh Davis, aka DJ Shadow, goes on the record about the evolution of hip-hop and his latest project, "Psyence Fiction," the debut album from UNKLE

Sharps & Flats
Reviews of the latest releases from Hootie and the Blowfish, Cat Power, Amy Rigby and Marilyn Manson

You don't know Dick
By Hariette Surovell
"NewsRadio" co-star Andy Dick talks about the death of Chris Farley, Phil Hartman -- and of "NewsRadio"
(09/22/98)

Home Movies
By Charles Taylor
Paul Schrader's "Patty Hearst" tells the story Americans didn't want to hear
(09/22/98)

American Squirm
By Sarah Vowell
Ally McBeal, all-American anti-hero
(09/21/98)

One True Thing
Reviewed by Andrew O'Hehir
Renée Zellweger buckles under the emotional weight of a six-hankie weeper
(09/18/98)

A Merry War
Reviewed by Charles Taylor
Richard E. Grant and Helena Bonham Carter shun middle-class mediocrity in the film adaptation of George Orwell's "Keep the Aspidistra Flying"
(09/18/98)

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SALON'S TV PICKS FOR
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1998
BY JOYCE MILLMAN

S E R I E S

Dharma and Greg (8 p.m., ABC) opens a new season with an episode in which Dharma wants to adopt a baby. Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (8:30 p.m., ABC) also has its season opener. When last we saw Harry on 3rd Rock from the Sun (9 p.m., NBC), he was being abducted by his lady friend's jealous ex. In tonight's season opener, we find that Harry has been sold to a carnival freak show. On the season premiere of The Drew Carey Show (9 p.m., ABC), Drew is targeted by three disgruntled employees. NewsRadio (9:30 p.m., NBC) begins its season with a tribute to Phil Hartman in the guise of a tribute to his character, Bill McNeal, who has died of a heart attack. Bill/Phil's co-workers reminisce and try to come to grips with the fact that he's gone. The season opener of Law & Order (10 p.m., NBC) introduces McCoy's new partner, Assistant District Attorney Abbie Carmichael (Angie Harmon of "Baywatch Nights").

S P E C I A L S

Vince Gill hosts the Country Music Association Awards (8 p.m., CBS), which takes place at the Grand Ole Opry. Performers include George Strait, Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain and the Dixie Chicks.

S P O R T S

Baseball:
Astros at Cardinals (7:30 p.m., ESPN)
Expos at Mets (7:30 p.m., ESPN2)
Rangers at Angels (10:30 p.m., ESPN)
TBA (10:30 p.m., ESPN2)

T A L K

Rosie O'Donnell (syndicated) Julie Andrews
David Letterman (CBS) Marv Albert, Stupid Pet Tricks
Jay Leno (NBC) Noah Wyle, Miss America 1999
Politically Incorrect (ABC) Rev. Al Sharpton, Sue Costello
Conan O'Brien (NBC) Martin Sheen, Local H
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