Tonight on the Tube: NCIS, The Unit, Dirty Jobs and a British Invasion on American Idol

My computer has gone kaput on me and I am having to create this post from a foreign machine. It seems my CPU has essentially processed it’s last unit. Hopefully, I can rectify the situation soon. The worst part of it is that I use my computer as my DVR. It is great having your computer play TiVo for you. Until your computer doesn’t want to play anymore. At least my TV still works, so I will be able to take in a few things and revert to the old school VCR for recording purposes. Technology is great until it turns into tech-NO-logy. At any rate, here are few picks for your viewing pleasure.

Prime Picks

NCIS (CBS): New. A Marine is left for dead and while he is in the hospital on life support the team tries to track down what happened to him.

The Unit (CBS): New. Things turn dangerous in Israel while studying advanced desert warfare tactics.

Boston Legal (ABC): New. Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) guest stars as a former ex of Alan is accused of murder after being found standing over the body in her blood soaked wedding gown holding the murder weapon. She says she didn’t do it.

Solid Selections

American Idol (FOX): New. The 11 remaining contestants sing song from the 1960s British-pop invasion. Lulu and Peter Noone will be working with them this week. Runs two hours.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS): Repeat. An LVPD officer is shot in the line of duty and it may have been friendly fire.

Cable Choices

Chefography (Food Network): Repeat. Find out all about Paula Deen.

Dirty Jobs (Discovery Channel): New. Mike takes on some really dirty animals.

Dirt (FX): New. Julia has a past indiscretion end up on the web. Runs 63 minutes and plays twice.

Other Options

• Chefography (Food Network): New. Sandra Lee of Semi-Homemade is profiled.

Sports Notes

• ESPN has a couple of NIT games.
• ESPN2 has a couple of Women’s NCAA Tournament games.
• TNT has an NBA doubleheader with the Denver Nuggets at the New Jersey Nets followed by the Indiana Pacers at the Houston Rockets.
• Versus has the Phoenix Coyotes at the Minnesota Wild in NHL action.

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