HDTV Magazine Daily HD Programming Guide — January 13, 2004

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
8 Simple Rules…

"Get Real"
Jim and the Hennessy household are thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J. (David Spade), drops by to pay his respects to Paul. But the irresponsible C.J. can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble when he gives Rory some questionable advice about kissing a girl and takes the blame when Kerry - driving with a learner's permit & accidentally dents Cate's car driving Bridget on a late-night errand.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
I'm with Her

"The Kid Stays In The Picture"
After getting Patrick a side job as a studio teacher to Dylan Cassidy (Alyson Stoner) — a demanding young actress in Penny Marshall's (guest starring as herself) new film — Alex finds herself in an awkward position when Patrick unintentionally talks the diminutive diva into quitting the business, having told her that she's too smart to be wasting her time as a thespian. Meanwhile, Stevie has the time of his life when he accidentally locks himself inside Alex's panic room.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
According to Jim

"Getting to Know You"
When a girlfriend of Cheryl's gets an expensive necklace from her husband, Cheryl presses Jim to do the same for her.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Less Than Perfect

"From the Office of Will Butler"
After Claude sends Carl's resume down to Human Resources, she is stunned to learn that her influence gets Carl hired on the spot as the new cafeteria manager at GNB. Meanwhile, Kipp entertains an older woman who promises to help his career, but he later realizes she wants more than he bargained for.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Line of Fire

"I'm Your Boogie Man"
Lisa learns of dirty cops on the Richmond force, and Amiel busts an armed robber at a men's bathhouse.
 

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Navy NCIS

"Eye Spy"
When a Navy Commander turns up dead on a beach, the only witness Gibbs and his team have is a nude sunbather.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The Guardian

"Beautiful Blue Mystic"
After Nick confesses to Lulu that he’s been having an affair with social worker Suzanne Pell, Lulu decides to move out, causing Nick to indulge in a new hallucinogenic drug. Meanwhile, Nick’s absence from work causes problems with cases he is responsible for at both LSP and Fallin & Fallin.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Judging Amy

"Dancing in the Dark"
After a disastrous first date with Assistant District Attorney David McClaren, Amy crosses paths with him again when she oversees a case he is prosecuting in criminal court. Meanwhile, Maxine also ventures into the dating world when she accepts a date with her new gardener to go salsa dancing.
 

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Tracy Morgan Show Church

"Church"
Can I Get An Amen - Responding to Jimmy's (Bobb'e J. Thompson) sudden interest in visiting church, the family decides to attend a Sunday service, while Tracy (Tracy Morgan) uses the religious experience to drum up business. However, his promotional campaign goes south when the Pastor takes advantage of Tracy's generous offer for free repairs. Meanwhile, in attempt to show up a rival mother, Alicia (Tamala Jones) pushes Derrick (Marc John Jefferies) to try out for a solo in the church choir and Freddie (Katt Williams), Spoon (John Witherspoon) and Bernard (Heavy D) enter a Broadway softball league as the cast of the critically acclaimed urban musical "Garage." TV-PG

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Whoopi Airplane!

"Airplane!"
Mavis Remains Grounded For Life Until Rita Knocks Her Off Her Feet -- When Mavis' (Whoopi Goldberg) poker-playing buddies decide to fly together to the Bahamas for some naughty mischief, Mavis refuses to budge, citing her fear of flying. But when Rita (Elizabeth Regen) books passage for the sassy hotel owner in a school to overcome her airborne phobia, the pair is caught on a white-knuckle flight simulator -- and engage in some brass-knuckle straight talk about their relationship. Omid Djalili and Wren T. Brown also star. TV-14

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Frasier

"The Ann Who Came To Dinner"
Just For Insurance -- Julia Sweeny ("saturday Night Live") Guest Stars -- An unexpected accident in his home causes Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) to fear a possible lawsuit, which-in-turn forces him to take-in and care for Ann (Julia Sweeny), a woman with whom he once shared a particularly bad date. Elsewhere, Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) attempt to hide an embarrassing portrait of himself stops the presses and catches the attention of the authorities giving ex-wife Maris, who has been accused of murder, a get-out-of-jail-free card. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star. TV-PG

9:31PM ET/8:31 C
Happy Family Rules And Girls

"Rules And Girls"
Father-son, Mother-daughter Bonding -- After witnessing the growing friendship between her mom and Alex (guest star Jaime Pressly, "Not Another Scary Movie"), Sara (Melanie Paxson) starts to spend time with Annie's (Christine Baranski) friend Barb (guest star Miriam Flynn) in the hopes of making her mom jealous. Meanwhile, after Tim (Tyler Francavilla) moves back into his parents' house, he and his dad, Peter (John Larroquette), disagree over the "house rules" and settle their disagreement with a game of pool. Jeff B. Davis also stars. TV-PG

9:59PM ET/8:59 C
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

"Hate"
Deadly Hate Crimes Expose The Tortured Past Of A Racist War Veteran----BARRY BOSTWICK GUEST STARS -- Two young Arab-American women are found brutally raped and set on fire. Detectives Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) discover that both women went to the Interfaith Council and were trying to improve relations between Muslims, Jews and Americans. Detectives turn their sights to a paranoid war veteran who believes all Muslims are a threat to society. The veteran's flashy attorney (guest star Barry Bostwick) devises a highly unorthodox defense that puzzles A.D.A. Novak (Diane Neal). Ice-T, Richard Belzer and B.D. Wong also star. TV-14
 

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11:34PM ET/10:34 C
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno


 

Donald Trump, Scarlett Johansson, Dave Matthews

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Surprise By Design II
Our guests surprise a loved one with a makeover of part of their home or yard, with the help of designers Robert Verdi and Rebecca Cole. Armed with some paint, a slide rule or two, and their own brand of creative ingenuity, Robert and Rebecca depend on the kindness of strangers — in this case, the homeowner's family and friends — to get the job done. In one day. With a budget that can't exceed $2,500. In each episode, they squeeze in a "Quick Change": a super-fast, and super-cheap, smaller project. Now in Hi-Definition every weekday on Discovery HD Theater.

Starting January: Monday — Friday every week, 1 p.m. ET/PT

South Georgia Island: Life Under the Furious Fifties
An island lost at the end of the world. A land battered by the furious winds of the Arctic. A cemetery of ships and whaling settlements. Witness nature's struggle for survival on one of the most remote and unforgiving islands on the planet.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Great Books

"Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde"
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the classic horror stories of all time. This program interweaves the plot, major themes and the life of Robert Louis Stevenson into a fascinating and thought-provoking hour long documentary.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Viking Voyages

Celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's discovery of North America. He sailed from Iceland, via Greenland, to New Foundland to build the first "European" settlement on the new continent almost 500 years before Columbus arrived.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Leif Erikson: The Man Who (almost) Changed The World

Travel back to the year 1000, when a small group of hardy Norsemen, led by the young Leif Eriksson, became the first Europeans to set foot in a new world that would eventually be known as North America. Shot on location in Iceland and Greenland, come and explore the accidental discovery of our continent.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Walk"
From the moment we are born we are in motion. What we gradually learn is how to control those movements. It will be some time a newborn will be able to stand on his own two feet. But before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
In Search Of The King Cobra

Herpetologist and adventurer, Austin Stevens takes to the remote jungles of Southern India in pursuit of the world's largest venomous snake, the king cobra! Follow Austin as he tracks, catches and photographs one of these deadly giants.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Royal Secrets

"Glory"
Follow the lives of three legendary English and French rulers - Elizabeth I, Edward I and Louis XIV. Each leader faced tremendous challenges during their reigns from creating spectacular palaces to proving their bravery on the battlefield.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Royal Secrets

"Folly"
When monarchs erred, they erred on a grand scale. Queen Adelaide of Sicily married a cad and was conned out of her large dowry. James IV of Scotland fell under the spell of a drunken quack.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Double Wedding"
No Description Available.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Books To Looks"
No Description Available.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Surprise By Design

"Full House"
Miki and her husband Tommy have seven kids ranging from six to 16. They need a new kitchen space to fit their needs and Surprise by Design rises to the challenge and uses color to open up the space.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Weird Homes

"Treasure Troves"
Unique collections unite these three homes. Dr. Lucky's fascinations with yo-yo's has taken over his home. A woman has 'encrusted' her home with everything from fake food to Lego sculptures. And tattoo artist collects Samurai swords and shrunken heads.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Weird Wheels

"Patent Pending"
Find a need and fill it. A lifeguard has designed a surf chair to give disabled folks access to the beach and a businessman built a tour bus designed for highways and waterways. A bike lover created an electric bike for clean, efficient transportation.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Insectia

"Life In A Single Tree"
Join Georges Brossard in the Amazon where trees provide everything necessary to support an entire insect community. Among the many inhabitants are bark bugs using the surface for camouflage while termites and ants create vast roadways inside the trunk.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Gataga"
Join four intrepid adventurers as they float down British Columbia's wild Gataga River from the heart of the Northern Rocky Mountains and into the Rocky Mountain trench.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Viking Voyages

Celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's discovery of North America. He sailed from Iceland, via Greenland, to New Foundland to build the first "European" settlement on the new continent almost 500 years before Columbus arrived.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Leif Erikson: The Man Who (almost) Changed The World

Travel back to the year 1000, when a small group of hardy Norsemen, led by the young Leif Eriksson, became the first Europeans to set foot in a new world that would eventually be known as North America. Shot on location in Iceland and Greenland, come and explore the accidental discovery of our continent.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Walk"
From the moment we are born we are in motion. What we gradually learn is how to control those movements. It will be some time a newborn will be able to stand on his own two feet. But before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Feast Of Dates

Travel to the United Arab Emirates where the date palm serves as the tree of life for the desert dwellers. Known as the phoenix by scientists, for its ability to survive in the driest and harshest places, the date palm is an extraordinary species.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Wonders Of The Wild West

The wonders of the west are a testament to the endless possibilities of the American Dream. From the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam to the expansive beauty of the Grand Canyon, explore marvelous natural wonders and man-made monuments alike.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Natural Wonders Of The World

Join Travel Channel as we tour the globe in search of the world's seven "natural" wonders. Meet the experts on their extraordinary geological features, discover the "extreme conditions" that characterize them and explore their deepest mysteries.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Wonders Of The Wild West

The wonders of the west are a testament to the endless possibilities of the American Dream. From the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam to the expansive beauty of the Grand Canyon, explore marvelous natural wonders and man-made monuments alike.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Natural Wonders Of The World

Join Travel Channel as we tour the globe in search of the world's seven "natural" wonders. Meet the experts on their extraordinary geological features, discover the "extreme conditions" that characterize them and explore their deepest mysteries.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Time Travellers"
Go back in time to discover the insects of old, trapped in amber and perfectly preserved in little time machines. Scientists have even extracted ancient insects' DNA from the huge number caught in the prehistoric amber of the Dominican Republic.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Fraser"
The Fraser is the largest river in British Columbia. It begins at the foot of Mount Robson in the Rockies, crosses the desert-like interior of the province, snakes through the Fraser Canyon, and empties into the Pacific in Greater Vancouver.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Wonders Of The Wild West

The wonders of the west are a testament to the endless possibilities of the American Dream. From the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam to the expansive beauty of the Grand Canyon, explore marvelous natural wonders and man-made monuments alike.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Natural Wonders Of The World

Join Travel Channel as we tour the globe in search of the world's seven "natural" wonders. Meet the experts on their extraordinary geological features, discover the "extreme conditions" that characterize them and explore their deepest mysteries.

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Music from the Murchison

Maestro Anshel Brusilow conducts the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Overture to Der Freischuetz by Carl Maria von Weber, Symphony No. 1 in F Minor by Dmitri Shostakovich, and Concerto in B Minor for Violoncello and Orchestra by Antonin Dvorak, featuring Eugene Osadchy. Recorded live on campus in the Winspear Performance Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts Center.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Smart Travels Europe

Rome - All roads lead to Rome this week. Begin in ancient Rome, then explore modern life in Rome on the streets, in the cafes, and pizzerias and gelaterias. Shop along the Corso and take a tour to another country in Rome: Vatican City.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
The Desert Speaks

Bolivia: The Cold Desert Frontier - Our journey to the highest desert in the world begins in Potosi, at ',000 feet above sea level, the highest city in the world. The indigenous people of this high cold desert have used llama trains for thousands of years to transport the salt harvested in the area's dry lakebeds.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
HDNet's Across America

A look back through 2003 at how hosts Ron Kruck and Kandace Krueger will do "Anything for Across America."

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks horror and HD with critically acclaimed "Cabin Fever" Director, Eli Roth, plus previews of what's coming soon to HDNet Entertainment.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
HDNet Test Patterns

Wonder how your home theatre is doing? Wish you had test patterns to help set it up? Well, HDNet is here to help. This short program will help you get the most out of your home theatre setup by providing you with the same professional test patterns HDNet uses to set their gear.

9:40AM ET/8:40 C
White Hot Winter

Calgary/Canmore (Canada Olympic Park) - No other city in Canada celebrates winter like Calgary. There's Canada Olympic Park, where we meet Lindsay Alcock, a member of Canada's Olympic Skelton team, who shows us that anyone can learn/train on the skelton. Plus, we go cycling in the city where they clear the paths after every snowfall. But the best thing about Calgary? You're only 90 minutes away from Banff and Canmore, where we go dog sledding and explore the backcountry in a hummer.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Designing America

Summerall - A tour thru the home of legendary sports announcer Pat Summerall and a chat with actress, artist and home accessory designer Jane Seymour as well as tips on how to set the perfect holiday table.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
HDNet This Month

January 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly programming and specials. HDNet This Month also gives you a sneak peak at the films you can see this month on HDNet Movies. HDNet is television like you've never seen before.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Wild Secrets

Short-tailed Shearwater: Pacific Nomads - Short-tailed shearwaters are the ultimate long-distance travelers. Over the course of a year, they travel an incredible 30,000 km around the globe in search of food. We witness the birth and death of chicks on these isolated shores and then follow the next generation back to Hokkaido, Japan where the journey begins all over again.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
HDNet World Report

The Italian View - World Report visits the people of Italy to learn first hand their views of the World Economy... and the United States wars in the Middle East. This traditional U.S. ally recently suffered their most serious loss of soldiers... since World War II.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

Living with the King of the North...Nervous Neighbors - HDNet World Report travels to Churchill, Manitoba in Northern Canada where the annual change in seasons brings an unusual migration to town. Polar Bears, the Kings of the North, move through Churchill every year. But global warming may soon bring a change to what has been a peaceful and predictable migration.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
True Music

The punk rock sound of MxPx headlines today's episode of True Music. Plus, South FM will play their hit national song "Dear Claudia" and you'll understand why these guys have taken off! And don't miss Haji, as they play at the famous Curtain Club in the heart of Dallas' music district.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

The Great Brinksmeyer Robbery - Hogan schemes to rob a bank in order to get the cash he needs to buy secret information for the Allies.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
First Monday

Age of Consent - A pregnant teenager wants to have an abortion over the wishes of her parents. Also, the Supreme Court is asked to rule whether a bully's speech is protected by the First Amendment.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
College Basketball

Portland @ Pepperdine
Special Encore Presentation

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with two directors to talk about their new movies, both of which are receiving critical acclaim. Director Jim Sheridan talks about the making of In America, and director Denys Arcand shares stories from The Barbarian Invasions.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Forensic Factor

The Profilers - The murderer strikes seven times, in seven different districts. He waits long enough between his crimes so that at first, the police do not suspect one killer. He has a minor criminal record, but nothing that suggests he is capable of such mass violence. By the time he kills his seventh victim, he has grown confident, even vain, taunting the police with brief calls from payphones. He believes he will never, ever, be caught.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Hotlines

Acapulco - The cast leaps off a 15-story bungee jump before hopping on the most stubborn donkeys in Mexico for a beach polo showdown. Also, the water beckons as they tear up the surf on the fastest jet skis on the ocean and then battle a trio of Pacific sailfish.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
True Music

True Music's Katie Daryl will be debuting the latest HD music video from DJ Acucrac. Performing on the show this week will be the indie-rock sound of Switchfoot, a fresh band signed to Columbia Records. Plus, the hip-hop act Hydroponic Sound System let us tag along as they performed at a benefit concert.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge Premiere

Final Match 10 - Singles Play
Alain Martel - Canada
Johnny Archer - USA

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
NHL Hockey LIVE!

Vancouver @ Phoenix

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
True Music

True Music's Katie Daryl will be debuting the latest HD music video from DJ Acucrac. Performing on the show this week will be the indie-rock sound of Switchfoot, a fresh band signed to Columbia Records. Plus, the hip-hop act Hydroponic Sound System let us tag along as they performed at a benefit concert.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge

Final
Match 10 - Singles Play
Alain Martel - Canada
Johnny Archer - USA

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
NHL Hockey

Vancouver @ Phoenix
Special Encore Presentation

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Equal Justice

Curses - Jesse Rogan is called to serve jury duty and she happens to be assigned as a juror on a case that Christopher Searls is prosecuting; Searls becomes involved with a woman.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
An American in Canada

The True North Strong and Free - Desperate to keep up his American lifestyle and condo in Phoenix, Jake calls in his agent Lee (played by Scott Thompson) to renegotiate his contract.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
That's Life

Sex in the Suburbs - Lydia reconsiders a romance with Eric, who begins to rethink his relationship with Samantha; Dolly tends to the needs of a lonely voter.

 

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7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Bloodhounds Of Broadway

PG - 1:27
Cast: Madonna, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Grey Director: Howard Brookner
Set in the 1920's, the film follows the parties and adventures of the flashy characters of that time.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
The Bonfire Of The Vanities

R - 2:05
Cast: Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith Director: Brian DePalma
Wealthly Wall Street Trader accidently kills a young black kid, when he panics after becoming lost.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
City Slickers 2: The Legend Of Curly's Gold

PG-13 - 1:56
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby Director: Ron Underwood
Three friends return to the wild west after discovering Curly's treasure map, and begin a new adventure.

1:15PM ET/12:15 C
A Chorus Line

PG-13 - 1:57
Cast: Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Vicki Frederick Director: Richard Attenborough
Film version of the Broadway musical about a group of dancers auditioning for a chorus line.

3:15PM ET/2:15 C
Bloodhounds Of Broadway

PG - 1:27
Cast: Madonna, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Grey Director: Howard Brookner
Set in the 1920's, the film follows the parties and adventures of the flashy characters of that time.

4:45PM ET/3:45 C
The Bonfire Of The Vanities

R - 2:05
Cast: Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith Director: Brian DePalma
Wealthly Wall Street Trader accidently kills a young black kid, when he panics after becoming lost.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
City Slickers 2: The Legend Of Curly's Gold

PG-13 - 1:56
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby Director: Ron Underwood
Three friends return to the wild west after discovering Curly's treasure map, and begin a new adventure.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Intersection

R - 1:38
Cast: Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Lolita Davidovich Director: Mark Rydell
A must must choose between his wife of 16 years, or his new love.

10:45PM ET/9:45 C
Raising Cain

R - 1:31
Cast: John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer Director: Brian De Palma
A man's deadly alter ego emerges when he catches his wife cheating on him.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
To Kill A Priest

R - 1:57
Cast: Ed Harris, Christopher Lambert, Cherie Lunghi Director: Agnieszka Holland
A young priest speaks out against his church and is killed for it.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Postman Always Rings Twice

R - 2:02
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos Director: Bob Rafelson
A remake based on a depression-era novel about the tumultuous affair between a drifter and a married woman that eventually leads to murder.

4:35AM ET/3:35 C
Raising Cain

R - 1:31
Cast: John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer Director: Brian De Palma
A man's deadly alter ego emerges when he catches his wife cheating on him.
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
The Day I Will Never Forget

TV14 Time: 90
For centuries, the practice of female circumcision has endured in Kenya despite dangerous health risks and growing resistance among the young girls forced to endure it. This documentary examines the controversial practice while focusing on the pioneering African girls, women and men who are seeking to abolish it. As captured by filmmaker Kim Longinotto, Kenyans speak candidly about a brutal practice while explaining and debating its cultural significance within t

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Steel Magnolias

PG Time: 118
Watch out--these flowers of the South have sharp thorns, and they'll pierce your defenses while you're laughing out loud with this all-star, funny and moving smash hit. Congregating around Dolly Parton's small-town "Beauty Spot" salon, the down-home belles are all sass and heart as they help each other contend with men, marriage and life. Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) received a 1989 Supporting Actress Oscar(R) nomination for her role, triumphantly joined by Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck).

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Feardotcom

R Time: 101
An S & M-styled website unlocks a doorway to torturous terrors for its unwitting visitors in this dark horror film. Stephen Dorff stars as a detective investigating a series of mysterious deaths that spark fears of an Ebola outbreak. He teams up with a pretty Department of Health researcher (Natascha McElhone), and together they follow the grisly clues to www.feardotcom.com, a bondage site that is so realistic, it's literally frightening its victims to death by bringing their nightmares to life. Stephen Rea co-stars as the sadistic gorehound who is behind the site's hellish horrors. Also with Udo Kier, Amelia Curtis and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator). Directed by William Malone; screenplay by Josephine Coyle.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
Taking The Wheel

TVG Time: 11
John Cleese (of Monty Python fame) stars in this hilarious short about a well-intentioned son who goes to extremes to stop his elderly mother from driving. Patience Cleveland co-stars.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Eraser

R Time: 114
"Ah-nuld" is back, flexing his muscles and ready for action! As a tough U.S. Marshal in the Witness Protection Program, it's his job to "erase" the identities of exposed witnesses. But his latest case-a cool lady exec with the goods on a hot political scandal-is almost as tough as he is. A lean, mean, brawny movie, packed with rough stuff, dynamite special effects, and the nastiest electromagnetic gun you'll ever see. With Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn and Robert Pastorelli (Murphy Brown).

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Scooby-doo

PG Time: 86
Mystery mutt Scooby-Doo and his human pals from the beloved cartoon series are brought to dazzling life in this "fast, frenetic and funny" (Variety) live-action feature. The adventure begins as the Mystery Inc. gang--hunky dope Fred, sexy maiden-in-distress Daphne, brainy, but nerdy Velma, ultra-hip 'fraidy cat Shaggy and, of course, Scooby-Doo--reunite for a spooky new adventure involving a ghostly series of events at a haunted-house-themed amusement park. Before you can say "Zoinks, Scoob," the meddling mystery mavens have the not-so-supernatural bad guys on the run in this hilarious adventure. With Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini and Rowan Atkinson.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Fatal Kiss

TV14 Time: 25
A man distraught over the discovery that his wife is having an affair decides to get revenge on her by allowing himself to be transformed into a vampire in this short film. Starring Jeff Rector, James Karen (The Return of the Living Dead), Kato Kaelin and Allison McCurdy. Directed by Jeff Rector.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Nine Months

PG13 Time: 103
San Francisco child psychiatrist Samuel Faulkner has the perfect life--a great job, great car, beautiful apartment and an even more beautiful live-in girlfriend. What could go wrong? How about an unplanned baby? Hugh Grant stars in this "often raucously funny" (New York Times) romantic comedy as the carefree man suddenly facing fatherhood. Julianne Moore is the mother-to-be. With Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack and Jeff Goldblum.

5:15PM ET/4:15 C
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever

R Time: 91
Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu star in this "white-knuckle thriller" (All Movie Guide) about a lethal government assassin who plots revenge against her devious boss while a former FBI agent is lulled out of retirement to stop her. Sever (Liu) is the trained killer who leaves a trail of mayhem everywhere she goes; Ecks (Banderas) is a top Fed who quit after his wife's death, but returns for this one last job when his boss reveals that she may not be dead. The action is fast and furious as it builds towards an inevitable confrontation between Ecks and Sever...but should they be fighting each other or joining forces to battle the mutual enemy that evades them? With Gregg Henry, Talisa Soto, Roger R. Cross and Ray Park. Directed by Kaos.

6:45PM ET/5:45 C
Planes, Trains & Automobiles

R Time: 92
All Steve Martin wants to do is get from New York to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving. But bad weather and bad luck land him in Wichita with pushy, talkative John Candy as his traveling companion. Using every form of transportation known to man, Martin is determined to make it to the family table in time for dinner unless Candy drives him crazy first!

8:15PM ET/7:15 C
Feardotcom

R Time: 101
An S & M-styled website unlocks a doorway to torturous terrors for its unwitting visitors in this dark horror film. Stephen Dorff stars as a detective investigating a series of mysterious deaths that spark fears of an Ebola outbreak. He teams up with a pretty Department of Health researcher (Natascha McElhone), and together they follow the grisly clues to www.feardotcom.com, a bondage site that is so realistic, it's literally frightening its victims to death by bringing their nightmares to life. Stephen Rea co-stars as the sadistic gorehound who is behind the site's hellish horrors. Also with Udo Kier, Amelia Curtis and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator). Directed by William Malone; screenplay by Josephine Coyle.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Eraser

R Time: 114
"Ah-nuld" is back, flexing his muscles and ready for action! As a tough U.S. Marshal in the Witness Protection Program, it's his job to "erase" the identities of exposed witnesses. But his latest case-a cool lady exec with the goods on a hot political scandal-is almost as tough as he is. A lean, mean, brawny movie, packed with rough stuff, dynamite special effects, and the nastiest electromagnetic gun you'll ever see. With Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn and Robert Pastorelli (Murphy Brown).

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Marilyn Chambers' All Nude Peep Show

TVMA Time: 54
Marilyn Chambers, the lovely first lady of adult films, narrates this tale featuring a series of sizzling erotic vignettes that depict the history of peep shows--from the past to the future! Lorissa McComas, Nicholas W. Rava and Jennifer Worthington star. Directed by Eric Drake.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
The Wash

R Time: 96
Rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg play roommates who find themselves at odds after they begin working together in this raucous comedy. Dre has just been fired from his job and can't pay his share of the rent, leading Dogg to land him a managerial position at a car wash he works at (and uses as a place to meet ladies and sell weed!). When Dre begins taking his new authority a bit too far, it leads to trouble between the two friends until they are forced to team up to save their boss (George Wallace) from idiotic kidnappers! With Angell Conwell and Tommy "Tiny" Lister, and featuring cameos by Pauly Shore, Shaquille O'Neal and Tommy Chong. Written and directed by D.J. Pooh (Friday).

2:40AM ET/1:40 C
Frailty

R Time: 99
"Four stars...an extraordinary work" (Roger Ebert). Bill Paxton's directorial debut is an ultra-chilling horror film in which he stars as a mentally unraveled father who enlists his two young sons in helping do God's work as requested of him by an angel--to kill people who are really demons. Matthew McConaughey plays the grown-up version of one of the boys who reveals the terrifying truth behind the series of murders to a stumped FBI agent (Powers Boothe). "A completely spooky piece of business that gets under your skin" (L.A. Times).

4:20AM ET/3:20 C
The White Raven

R Time: 92
It is the most valuable diamond on earth. Nations would invade for it. Men would murder for it. But the White Raven has been missing since World War II. Now, an American journalist is hot on the trail of the jewel--and the story of a lifetime. But with half the world after him, he might not live long enough to write it.
 

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8:00AM ET/7:00 C
The 'burbs

PG Time:101
Tom Hanks stars as a stressed-out suburbanite who vacations at home in order to spy on his bizarre new neighbors in this dark comedy directed by Joe Dante (The Howling, Gremlins). Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman and Dick Miller co-star.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
The Big Picture

PG13 Time:101
"A rib-tickler...deliciously nuts" says The Hollywood Reporter about this screwy look at the movie industry. An earnest Ohio film student goes to Hollywood-and finds out what really happens behind the scenes! With Jennifer Jason Leigh and Martin Short, and guest stars Elliott Gould, Eddie Albert, June Lockhart and Roddy McDowall.

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Just Married

PG13 Time:94
Two lovebirds from opposite sides of the tracks go on the honeymoon from hell that leaves them questioning their decision to get married in the first place. Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy star in this outrageous comedy about a marriage that goes from bliss to blunder. Sarah is a tycoon's daughter; Tom's a nighttime traffic reporter. When these opposites attract and head down the aisle, things are just peachy. That is, until they head off for a European honeymoon in which they miserably fail at an attempt to join the Mile High Club, destroy their luxury hotel, wreck their rental car, and worst of all, shockingly discover that they have nothing in common! Christian Kane co-stars. Directed by Shawn Levy; written by Sam Harper (both of whom worked on the Cheaper By the Dozen remake).

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
High Crimes

PG13 Time:115
Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman (co-stars of Kiss the Girls) reteam for this intense legal thriller about a beautiful attorney who defends her husband against the Army's charges that he killed innocent civilians during a mission in a Latin American village. Jim Caviezel plays the accused man whose charges may be part of a military cover-up...or something far more treacherous. It's up to his sexy, high-profile wife (Judd) to get to the bottom of the mystery, but her only hope lies in a troubled co-counsel (Freeman) whose alcohol problem could doom the case. Also with Adam Scott and Amanda Peet. Directed by Carl Franklin.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
The First Wives Club

PG Time:102
Three of Hollywood's funniest ladies are delectable as scorned wives gleefully taking on their exes in a battle of the sexes, '90s-style. Revenge is riotously sweet as the witchy trio sets out to do in the hubbies who done them wrong. A "highly enjoyable film romp" (Variety) sparked by three comic divas in their prime. With Dan Hedaya, Stockard Channing, Maggie Smith, James Naughton and Sarah Jessica Parker.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Mr. Wrong

PG13 Time:96
A single woman meets the man of her dreams only to be appalled by his psychotic behavior as they grow closer to marriage in this comedy. Ellen DeGeneres stars as Martha Alston, a 30-something bachelorette who is pressured to find love and marriage before she turns into an old maid. By chance, she meets the wealthy, handsome--and single--Whitman Crawford (Bill Pullman) who personifies Mr. Right. But as their admiration grows, Martha is shocked by Whitman's emergent lunatic behavior including breaking his pinky finger as a demonstration of true love and spiking her drink with LSD! Co-starring Joan Cusack, Dean Stockwell, Joan Plowright, Ellen Cleghorne, John Livingston, Robert Goulet, Polly Holliday and Louis Anderson. Directed by Nick Castle.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Just Married

PG13 Time:94
Two lovebirds from opposite sides of the tracks go on the honeymoon from hell that leaves them questioning their decision to get married in the first place. Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy star in this outrageous comedy about a marriage that goes from bliss to blunder. Sarah is a tycoon's daughter; Tom's a nighttime traffic reporter. When these opposites attract and head down the aisle, things are just peachy. That is, until they head off for a European honeymoon in which they miserably fail at an attempt to join the Mile High Club, destroy their luxury hotel, wreck their rental car, and worst of all, shockingly discover that they have nothing in common! Christian Kane co-stars. Directed by Shawn Levy; written by Sam Harper (both of whom worked on the Cheaper By the Dozen remake).

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Dead Presidents

R Time:119
Allen and Albert Hughes's follow-up to the hit urban drama Menace II Society is a "powerful" (Variety) exploration of a black youth's transition into manhood during the years 1968 to 1974. As an 18-year-old high-school grad from the Bronx, Anthony (Larenz Tate) shocks his friends and family by enlisting for service in Vietnam. But his horrible war experiences and his return to an uncertain future serve to darken Anthony's previously good-natured personality...and leave him primed to take part in a risky crime. With Keith David, Chris Tucker, N'Bushe Wright and Michael Imperioli (HBO's The Sopranos).
 

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7:05AM ET/6:05 C
Slappy And The Stinkers

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
PG 1h 19m
Five feisty second-graders nicknamed the "Stinkers" set out to rescue their new friend, Slappy the sea lion, from an animal thief in this family comedy starring Jennifer Coolidge, Bronson Pinchot, B.D. Wong and Sam McMurray.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
In The Army Now

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
PG 1h 33m
All he really wanted was the benefits, but enlisted man Pauly Shore is gonna get the chance to be all that he can be in this sidesplitting military comedy. Boot camp's a brouhaha and mess hall's a mess, but when duty calls Pauly to action in the Sahara, the stage is set for the emergence of one highly unlikely American hero. Esai Morales, Lori Petty, David Alan Grier, Ernie Hudson and Andy Dick costar.

1:05PM ET/12:05 C
Bull Durham

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 48m
One of the sharpest sports comedies ever made, this cinematic home run from debut writer/director Ron Shelton ("Cobb," "Tin Cup") helped make a star of Kevin Costner. "Crash" Davis (Costner) is an aging minor league pitcher closing in on a season record, as well as the heart of baseball-loving super-fan Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). Getting in the way of both, however, is lunkheaded phenom "Nuke" Laloosh (Tim Robbins), a talented newcomer bound for the majors and Annie's affections, which are only given to one player each season.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Rock My World

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 47m
Strapped for cash, an English lord and lady (Peter O'Toole and Joan Plowright) act as hired servants for a rock band that temporarily occupies their stately countryside manor in this culture-clash comedy that costars Alicia Silverstone ("Clueless'), Jaimz Woolvett, Martin Clune and Lochlyn Munro. Also known as "Global Heresy."

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Married To The Mob

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 44m
Michelle Pfeiffer stars in this comic mob story from director Jonathan Demme ("Something Wild," "The Silence of the Lambs") as Angie Demarco, a grieving widow who wants to start life over after her philandering husband (Alec Baldwin) is whacked by Mafia boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo (Dean Stockwell). But Tony now has his eyes set on the beautiful Angie, while she's developing a gradual affection for her nerdy neighbor (Matthew Modine) - a seemingly nice guy who's really an FBI agent trying to nab Tony. Mercedes Ruehl and Nancy Travis costar.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 45m
The slacker supporting-character heroes of "Clerks," "Chasing Amy" and "Dogma" get their own cinematic vehicle with this goofball comedy starring Jason Mewes and writer/director Kevin Smith as the eponymous duo that's trekking to Hollywood, where they hope to cash in on the movie being made about their comic book alter egos. The jaw-dropping lineup of costars includes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Carrie Fisher, George Carlin, Shannen Doherty, James Van Der Beek, Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Rock, Judd Nelson and many more!
 

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Tuck Everlasting

A girl falls in love with a mysterious young man who lives in a family of immortals.

8:05AM ET/7:05 C
Ishtar

Two pathetic songwriters are sent to the Middle East where they unwittingly become caught in a crossfire between a beautiful left- wing revolutionary and an overzealous CIA agent.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Kate & Leopold

Nobleman from 19th-century New York accidentally travels to modern times and falls in love with a pretty market research analyst.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Jeffrey

Angst-ridden gay actor/waiter attempts to give up sex entirely, despite an overwhelming attraction to the HIV-positive man he's just met.

1:40PM ET/12:40 C
Enemy Mine

Outerspace enemies Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett are stranded on a barren planet, must coexsist.

3:35PM ET/2:35 C
The Guru

Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei headline this energetic romantic comedy that has both women falling under the spell of a fake master of love guru.

5:20PM ET/4:20 C
Tuck Everlasting

A girl falls in love with a mysterious young man who lives in a family of immortals.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Kate & Leopold

Nobleman from 19th-century New York accidentally travels to modern times and falls in love with a pretty market research analyst.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Gangs of New York

Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day Lewis star in the Martin Scorsese epic drama about the gangs that ruled New York City between the 1840's and 1860's.

11:50PM ET/10:50 C
The Guru

Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei headline this energetic romantic comedy that has both women falling under the spell of a fake master of love guru.
 

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