Prime Pick
Terminal TV Productions
When the threat of death looms ever-present, life can become ... well, larger than life! That's the message behind the impressive Canadian drama series "Terminal City," which has been picked up by those innovative iconoclasts at Sundance (premieres at 9 p.m. EST). The story centers on Katie (Maria del Mar), a housewife with a loving husband and three children who's just found out that she has breast cancer. Throw in a cranky father-in-law and a reality show about a hospital, and you've got the recipe for a tragicomic drama that offers a strong dose of what can only be described as heartbreaking goofiness. While the dialogue and the situations are sometimes a little precious and difficult to believe, this sharp, strange, beautifully shot series is far too imaginative and fun to pass up. Plus, how many American dramas have you seen where two otherwise responsible parents joke about taking horse tranquilizers?
Also…
We don't trust Juliet, so we're anxious to learn more about her on tonight's episode of "Lost" (9 p.m. EST on ABC). The documentary "Stars by Helmut Newton" (8 p.m. EST on Sundance) explores the work of the famed photographer. And the celebrities of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" return home tonight (10 p.m. EST on VH1).
Last night
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On the talk shows
Regis and KellyABC, 9 a.m. EST |
Winner of "Project Runway," Tom Colicchio |
The ViewABC, 11 a.m. EST |
Danielle Steel, Molly Shannon |
Ellen DeGeneresSyndicated, check local listings |
The Scotto family, Alice Smith (repeat) |
Oprah WinfreySyndicated, check local listings |
Bill Cosby |
Charlie RosePBS, check local listings |
TBA |
Larry KingCNN, 9 p.m. EST |
TBA |
Jon StewartComedy Central, 11 p.m. EST |
Sen. Tom Daschle |
Stephen ColbertComedy Central, 11:30 p.m. EST |
John Legend |
David LettermanCBS, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Denzel Washington, Don Rickles (repeat) |
Jay LenoNBC, 11:35 p.m. EST |
Colin Farrell, Bill O'Reilly, Herbie Hancock (repeat) |
Tavis SmileyPBS, check local listings |
Odetta (repeat) |
Jimmy KimmelABC, 12:05 a.m. EST |
Woody Harrelson, Ax Men, Simple Plan |
Conan O'BrienNBC, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Jeff Corwin, Colin Hanks, Matt Nathanson (repeat) |
Craig FergusonCBS, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Wanda Sykes, Saffron Burrows, Grizzly Bear |
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