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On TV: The best of American music
Nov 19, 2009 (Tulsa World - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
The mighty of the music scene do what they do best this weekend on TV.
First, ABC has the "2009 American Music Awards" with the return of Whitney Houston, the first awards show appearance by Rihanna since "the incident" and a duet by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, just to drop a few names. The show, airing 7-10 p.m. Sunday on ABC, channel 8, airs live from Los Angeles and honors artists in the categories of pop/rock, country, rap/hip-hop, soul/R&B, alternative, adult contemporary, Latin and contemporary inspirational. The roster of performers also includes Oklahoma's Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert.
"We're very excited about having Green Day, Rihanna, Shakira and Mary J. Blige all performing on one stage," said American Music Awards producer Larry Klein. "Each year we try to have a variety of artists and sounds, and I think these performers really showcase the depth of what this show brings to its fans."
Then, go back to our musical past with the History Channel's new documentary, "The Beatles on Record."
This film about the group's recording journey from 1962 to 1970 is narrated by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Sir George Martin. It features more than 60 songs, rarely seen footage, images from the Beatles' archives and outtakes of conversation from the original recording sessions.
It airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday on History, cable 55.
Dance-off
They've
danced. They've been injured. Some have whined. Most have not. They've powered on and, now, it's time for the season finale of "Dancing With the Stars."
My best guess (due to deadlines, I'm writing this two days before the semifinals) is Mya and Dmitry, Kelly and Louis, and Donny and Kym will make the finals with Mya, a skilled dancer (remember the jailhouse dance scene in "Chicago"?) and her partner being named the winners. But, hey, it's anybody's guess.
7-8:30 p.m. Monday, ABC, channel 8
THURSDAY
"Flashforward"
7 p.m., ABC, channel 8
Bryce searches for the woman he saw in his flashforward, Mark tries to track down whoever is texting Olivia and Aaron becomes concerned about Tracy's odd behavior.
"Bones"
7 p.m., Fox, channel 23, cable 5
Booth (David Boreanaz, left) has to make a tough decision concerning the care of his grandfather Hank (guest star Ralph Waite).
FRIDAY
"Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau"
8 p.m., CMT, cable 64
Larry the Cable Guy celebrates the holiday season with a 90-minute variety show featuring his friends and musical performances by Billy Currington and the Zac Brown Band.
"The Haunted"
9 p.m., Animal Planet, cable 57
Be prepared. This new series focuses on the stories of folks whose animals act as intermediaries with the afterworld. They say to think of the pets as "canaries in paranormal coal mines."
SATURDAY
"True Jackson VP"
7:30 p.m., Nickelodeon, cable 33
In this TV movie, True (Keke Palmer, above) books 15-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber and rock trio Care Bears on Fire for her school's fundraiser. The episode also features music superstar Natasha Bedingfield and actor Tyler James Williams.
"Saturday Night Live"
10:30 p.m., NBC, channel 2, cable 9
Host Joseph Gordon- Levitt welcomes musical guest the Dave Matthews Band.
SUNDAY
"Cowboys and Outlaws"
8-10 p.m., History, cable 55
Travel back to the Wild West with this new series to learn the stories of real people who "wrangled, rode and risked it all" during this chapter of American history. The limited series uses original journals and letters, recovered relics, forensic evidence, and expert commentary to help debunk the romantic myths about cowboy life.
"Cold Case"
9 p.m., CBS, channel 6
The team reopens a 1983 case of a teenage Chinese-American who was slain before he could obtain justice for his girlfriend killed by Chinese gang members.
MONDAY
"How I Met Your Mother"
7 p.m., CBS, channel 6
Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" to Ted and Robin. Then, Lily's estranged father (Chris Elliott) shows up for Thanksgiving, and we finally find out why she hasn't spoken to him in three years.
"Heroes"
7 p.m., NBC, channel 2, cable 9
H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) hosts an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner, the Petrelli's get a surprise guest at their table and Samuel (Robert Knepper) continues to hold Hiro (Masi Oka) hostage while Lydia goes in search of the truth.
TUESDAY
"Holly and Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure"
6 p.m., ABC Family, cable 37
This new animated holiday special follows Holly and Hal Moose, two deer who dare to dream big and help Santa Claus save Christmas.
WEDNESDAY
"The Jazz Baroness"
7-8:30 p.m., HBO2, cable 301
The film tells the controversial love story of British-born heiress Pannonica "Nica" Rothschild and African- American musical genius Thelonious Monk, the pianist-composer who helped pioneer the jazz revolution known as "bebop."
"The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?"
7-9 p.m., NBC, channel 2, cable 9
Popular players from past seasons are featured in this special, sharing their weight loss, what has happened in their lives and the challenges they have taken on since their time on "The Ranch."
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