HD Daily Programming Guide — Thursday, April 15, 2004

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004


 

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9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Kingdom Hospital

"Black Noise"
Still unable to speak, Peter gets a message to Dr. Hook and Mrs. Druse that a very dark presence within Kingdom Hospital is channeling his evil through a hallucinating alcoholic and pyromaniac to harm patients, staff and their most powerful spiritual allies, Mary and Antibus. And Dr. Stegman's unethical medical practices and questionable past begin to haunt him at every turn.

CBS DAYTIME

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
CSI

"Bad Words"
No Description Available.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Without A Trace

"Shadows"
Martin and Samantha search for his missing aunt during their weekend off. Meanwhile, Malone learns that his combative father is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and decides to make an effort to make peace with him before it’s too late.

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

GUESTS
Courtney Love, Tina Fey

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Like Family

"Brother's Keeper"
Tanya tries to force her brother Dave (guest star Kent Faulcon) to get along with Maddie (Diane Farr), but when they end up becoming more than friends, Tanya has trouble staying out of their business. Meanwhile Keith (J Mack Slaughter) and Danika (Megalyn Echikunwoke) get "married" for a school project and Danika wants a divorce to salvage her grades.

No HDTV Tonight.

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Art Forms Of The Orient

"Episode 1"
In Japan the line between art and life is often hard to determine. Discover the patience and dedication it takes to create traditional Japanese art forms and how cultural values are such a strong influence.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Road Trip

"Las Vegas - Los Angeles"
Hosts Tina Maddigan and Steven Lee journey through the desert Southwest. Starting out amid the glitz of Las Vegas and after several stops they cross the real London Bridge in Arizona. Then the Yanks Air Museum provides their first views of Los Angeles.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Rides

"Dominator"
In the world of custom cars, Leonard Lopez's skills have earned him the name of the Dominator. Leonard uses his 14 years of experience as a sprint car driver to revolutionize the hotrod world, adding racecar safety and design features to his custom cars.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Day In The Life Of The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, A

The cutter Mohawk is one of 13 Cost Guard ships patrolling America's waters defending it shores, enforcing its laws, and rescuing its citizens. Learn about every aspect of the crew's life and work, from early morning revelry to taps at night.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Greatest Fireworks On Earth

Experience awe-inspiring pyrotechnic displays from around the world. From a Las Vegas extravaganza to ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain, to the Fourth of July at Mount Rushmore and closing ceremonies of the Summit of World Leaders in Shanghai, China.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Vanished Canyon

In the winter of 1934, at the age of 21, Everett Ruess, an accomplished and gifted writer and landscape/wildlife artist, mysteriously disappeared in the red-rock canyon country of Utah. Join this amazing journey into the ageless wilderness of the Utah.

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

"Anya & Stan"
No Description Available.

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

"Twisted Country"
No Description Available.

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

"Thanks For The Memories"
Judy and Eddie Palmer are delightful parents who put their money where their love is by spoiling their children. Their now grown kids want to surprise mom and dad by giving them a gorgeous living room makeover. They want to say, "Thanks for the memories."

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

"Different Strokes"
Meet some uncompromising artists who believe that their home is their canvas. Nada Jurisich doesn't need a room with a view - her rooms ARE the view. And Violette Clark's home represents a one-woman war against beige.

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

"Movers And Shakers"
Pull into the high-occupancy lane with car owners who want to take you for a wild ride. Jan Loe is jazzed up about taking music to the streets of New Jersey. Self-proclaimed 'King of Art' Joe Kro-Art wants to sell the world on creativity and art teacher Greg Ball lets his students loose on an unusual canvas; his car.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Road Trip

"Las Vegas - Los Angeles"
Hosts Tina Maddigan and Steven Lee journey through the desert Southwest. Starting out amid the glitz of Las Vegas and after several stops they cross the real London Bridge in Arizona. Then the Yanks Air Museum provides their first views of Los Angeles.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Rides

"Dominator"
In the world of custom cars, Leonard Lopez's skills have earned him the name of the Dominator. Leonard uses his 14 years of experience as a sprint car driver to revolutionize the hotrod world, adding racecar safety and design features to his custom cars.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Day In The Life Of The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, A

The cutter Mohawk is one of 13 Cost Guard ships patrolling America's waters defending it shores, enforcing its laws, and rescuing its citizens. Learn about every aspect of the crew's life and work, from early morning revelry to taps at night.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Last Total Eclipse, The

Scientists around the world gathered in Turkey during the last total eclipse of the sun to study this solar phenomena. Experts from NASA provide insight and explanations about solar eclipses.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Okinawa's Coral Treasures

South Pacific reef systems are one of nature's marvels. The Japanese Islands of Okinawa are home to one of the most dynamic and varied tropical eco-systems on earth. This film illustrates the hidden life found deep in the layers of coral.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Serengeti Symphony

Legendary wildlife filmmaker (producer/director) Hugo van Lawick presents the animals and beauty of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a unique perspective: as set to music. From predator to prey and beauty to beast, it is a performance to behold.

9:30PM ET/:00 C
Leopard Son, The

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Serengeti Symphony

Legendary wildlife filmmaker (producer/director) Hugo van Lawick presents the animals and beauty of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a unique perspective: as set to music. From predator to prey and beauty to beast, it is a performance to behold.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Leopard Son, The

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Urban Wild

"New York"
This vertical city boasts animal life in the form of squirrels, raccoons and turtles. In addition, Central Park makes the top ten bird watching list in the U.S. with more than 350 different species inhabiting the park during migration season.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Serengeti Symphony

Legendary wildlife filmmaker (producer/director) Hugo van Lawick presents the animals and beauty of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a unique perspective: as set to music. From predator to prey and beauty to beast, it is a performance to behold.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Leopard Son, The

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
A Caribbean Workout 2003

In Carlisle Bay on the southwest corner of Barbados features Pilates.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
HDNet This Month

April 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the HDNet World Report, Across America, Hollywood HD, Wiseguy and Robbery Homicide Division. Also highlighted: A new season of live Major League Soccer, a preview of HDNet's live season coverage of the 2004 Champ Car World Series and the upcoming NASCAR Grand National Division. 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.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Bette

The Invisible Mom - Bette shows up at Rose's school as a volunteer mom on the same day Olivia Newton-John is helping out. Bette notices that Rose got her belly-button pierced and Connie spends the day in the girls bathroom doling out advice to the adolescents.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Ladies Man

Jimmy and Donna prepare for the birth of their baby. Having been told that it's a girl, plans are under way for pink blankets and butterflies. When the day finally arrives, they get the surprise of their life -- it's a boy!

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Higher Definition

Take Two: Andrew Jarecki - Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks with Oscar nominated documentary director Andrew Jarecki about his film Capturing the Friedmans, a film where a family videotaped details of their lives in the days before a father and son are sentenced to prison.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Across America

Surfing, Yoga - California surfers search for the perfect wave and the perfect surfboard. Co-host Kandace Krueger reaches for the mind-body connection in a Denver yoga studio. And Colorado volunteers form a life line for lions and tigers and bears, once family pets, that outgrew their welcome.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Johnathan Brownlee's atHome

Hard Hats & Blue Prints - Geotechnical, structural, civil and mechanical engineering, prewiring, testing wood products, scale models and concrete's versatility architectural details.

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

Sittin' Pretty - Tour Time takes us to the home of Leon Geotz who not only has a fabulous abode...but fancy pooches, too! Designer Jan Showers shows off an awesome apartment and learn how to be a good guest!

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
HDNet World Report

U.S.A: Getting Back into Space - World Report looks at the fortune and failure of the United States Space program, and the direction it will take in the future. From the death of the astronauts in the shuttle disaster to the success of the Mars rovers, join HDNet World Report for the clearest look at your world...from high Earth orbit in high definition.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
HDNet World Report

Alternative Energy - HDNet World Report visits the concept of alternative energy, focusing on some traditional alternatives for gas and electricity, like solar and wind, and taking a look at some new, unlikely alternatives as well.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Hollywood HD

Taking Lives Premiere, Gilligan's Island Tribute - Angelina Jolie brightens up the red carpet at the Taking Lives premiere, martial arts stuntmen hold a special demonstration of amazing moves, and we end the Museum of Television and Radio series with a tribute to the creator of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Sting - Inside: The Songs of Sacred Love

Filmed in Malibu and Los Angeles, California, this special contains all new interviews, documentary footage and live performances of songs from Sting's new album "Sacred Love" as well as other Sting/Police classics. Watch as Sting brings his new songs from the studio to the stage for the first time.

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

Extended Play: Spoonfed Tribe - Sit back and enjoy the experience known as The Spoonfed Tribe. This 30 minute special is dedicated to the unique sound and look surrounding this one of a kind musical act. The Spoonfed Tribe has an underground following that is forcing its way to the surface and is bound to break into mainstream. Compared to the Grateful Dead and Phish, The Spoonfed Tribe will inspire your body to move.

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

Go Light on the Heavy Water - Hogan figures the simplest way to destroy a secret German shipment of "heavy" water is to persuade Col. Klink to drink it up.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
That's Life

Love's Labor - Mack's apartment has a fire and Lydia invites him to move in with her and discovers more about Mack. Jackie is giving a surprise baby shower, during which she goes into labor.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Presidio Med

Milagros - After Kokoris heroically saves a woman who almost died due to a resident's error during a routine operation, he is admired by his peers. But Matt clashes with Kokoris over whether or not to amputate the leg of an elderly diabetes patient, Chick Schenck (Academy Award winner Red Buttons - Sayonara). Meanwhile, a man with a family history of heart disease panics as his 40th birthday approaches, and he visits Letty.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Higher Definition

George Hickenlooper, Nir Bergman - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with documentary director George Hickenlooper about his new film, Mayor of the Sunset Strip, which tells the story of music and fame through the eyes of Rodney Bingenheimer; and, director Nir Bergman talks about the making of Broken Wings.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
HDNet This Month

April 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the HDNet World Report, Across America, Hollywood HD, Wiseguy and Robbery Homicide Division. Also highlighted: A new season of live Major League Soccer, a preview of HDNet's live season coverage of the 2004 Champ Car World Series and the upcoming NASCAR Grand National Division. 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.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Major League Soccer

D.C. United @ Los Angeles Galaxy
Special Encore Presentation

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
HDNet World Report

Iraq: Highway One - HDNet cameras traveled along the deadliest stretch of Iraqi Roadway. Highway One north of Baghdad is home to crime, injuries, bombings and murders. It is one place that will need to be put under control before any peace will be able to take hold.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Robbery Homicide Division - Premiere

Had - Cole visits a Death Row inmate to eliminate any possibility of an 11th-hour appeal from the man who murdered his former partner. Cole reluctantly pursues leads that could exonerate the condemned man.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Philly - Premiere

Fork You Very Much - Kathleen is forced to defend a rapist whose main evidence can easily be thrown out of court.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Odyssey 5 - Premiere

Kitten - Neil is targeted by a Sentient computer code that is determined to take control of his life.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Robbery Homicide Division

Had - Cole visits a Death Row inmate to eliminate any possibility of an 11th-hour appeal from the man who murdered his former partner. Cole reluctantly pursues leads that could exonerate the condemned man.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Philly

Fork You Very Much - Kathleen is forced to defend a rapist whose main evidence can easily be thrown out of court.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Odyssey 5

Kitten - Neil is targeted by a Sentient computer code that is determined to take control of his life.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
True Music

Alligator Dave, Sevendust - True Music host Katie Daryl finds herself speechless this week after meeting up with Alligator Dave, a fast singin', guitar pluckin', dirty talkin', musician from Los Angeles. Also featured this week is the National hard rock band Sevendust. Plus you don't want to miss the punk sound of the Strange Boys.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
What's Kewl at CES 2004

HDNet takes a tour of all the "kewlest" new products at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Wolf Lake

The Changing - A high schooler suffers through her first transformation. Kanin discovers the sheriff an his deputies are also tracking his girlfriend, though for different reasons.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Charlie's Angels

Angels On A String - Sinister forces attempt to discredit the spokesman for free Poland. An international political leader is abducted and a double substituted for him at a world conference being held at a resort where Charlie's Angels are vacationing. Having met the leader earlier, Sabrina knows something is wrong. Soon, the girls discover that the culprits plan to have their imposter deliver a false, radicalized, seemingly irrational keynote address.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
An American In Canada

Frisky Business - Moose mating season makes everyone at Channel 5 frisky. Judy seduces Jake while Jake thinks he's seducing Judy and Derrick has to choose between dating Mara and working at The Moose. Meanwhile, Dennis endeavors to cleanse himself with coffee enemas.
 

6:45AM ET/5:45 C
Major League II

PG - 1:44 - 1994
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen Director: David S. Ward
Egos and success has left the Cleveland Indians in last place again, but they are determined to pull together.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
The Power of One

PG-13 - 2:07 - 1992
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Freeman Director: John G. Avildsen
An English boy, P.K., is taken in by a professor after he is ostricized by his German classmates. Through the professor, he meets a man who teaches him how to box and stand up for his rights.

10:45AM ET/9:45 C
Made In Heaven

PG - 1:43 - 1987
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Kelly McGillis, Maureen Stapleton Director: Alan Rudolph
Two souls fall in love in heaven and must find each other after being reborn on Earth.

12:35PM ET/11:35 C
The Bonfire Of The Vanities

R - 2:05 - 1990
Cast: Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith Director: Brian DePalma
A wealthy Wall Street trader accidentally kills a black youth when he panics after becoming lost.

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
Rough Magic

PG-13 - 1:44 - 1995
Cast: Bridget Fonda, Russell Crowe, Jim Broadbent Director: Clare Peploe
Following through with the dying wish of a magician, his apprentice travels to Mexico to find a secret serum that will enhance her talents.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Empire Records

PG-13 - 1:31 - 1995
Cast: Anthony LaPaglia, Rory Cochrane, Liv Tyler Director: Allan Moyle
When the owner of a small music store fails to raise enough money to stay in business, his eccentric employees take on the mission.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Major League II

PG - 1:44 - 1994
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen Director: David S. Ward
Egos and success has left the Cleveland Indians in last place again, but they are determined to pull together.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Candidate

PG - 1:50 - 1972
Cast: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas Director: Michael Ritchie
A charismatic lawyer running for the Senate learns the dirty secrets behind campaigning.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Shakedown

R - 1:52 - 1988
Cast: Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, George Loros Director: James Glickenhaus
Two unlikely partners work to stop the corruption in the N.Y.P.D.

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
The Candidate

PG - 1:50 - 1972
Cast: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas Director: Michael Ritchie
A charismatic lawyer running for the Senate learns the dirty secrets behind campaigning.

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
Shakedown

R - 1:52 - 1988
Cast: Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, George Loros Director: James Glickenhaus
Two unlikely partners work to stop the corruption in the N.Y.P.D.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Mad Dog and Glory

R - 1:36 - 1993
Cast: Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Bill Murray Director: John McNaughton
A police photographer saves the life of a criminal. In order to pay the photographer back, he "lends" him his girlfriend.

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
Raising Cain

R - 1:31 - 1992
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.
 

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Ernest Scared Stupid

PG Time: 92  
Jim Varney is back as dim bulb Ernest P. Worrell in this Halloween-themed fourth installment in the Ernest series. This time around, Ernest battles all things scary after he accidentally releases a nasty tree troll whose idea of fun is to turn the local children into wooden dolls. Luckily for the innocent tykes, it's Ernest the Great to the rescue! Eartha Kitt co-stars as a witchy woman who warns Ernest about the troll. Also with Austin Nagler, Shay Astar and Jonas Moscartolo. Directed by John Cherry, story by John Cherry & Coke Sams, screenplay by Charlie Gale and Coke Sams.

8:35AM ET/7:35 C
U.S. Seals

R Time: 94  
In this modern-day pirate adventure, Lieutenant Michael Bradley and his team of Navy SEALS accept a mission to attack a group of renegade pirates who have been robbing ships. But when the group's leader sets up a bombing of his own, Bradley's wife is killed, sending him into a blind rage of vengeance. Starring Jim Fitzpatrick, Greg Collins.

10:15AM ET/9:15 C
Biker Boyz

PG13 Time: 110  
Burning rubber is the name of the game in this "adrenaline spiked and action packed" (New York Daily News) thriller about a champion motorcycle racer who faces the challenge of a fearless young upstart. Laurence Fishburne stars as Smoke, the leader of an underground bike club whose upscale members participate in illegal races. Derek Luke, who shined in Denzel Washington's Antwone Fisher, plays Kid, a fiery youth who has racing in his blood and a desire to torch Smoke on the strip...despite a shocking secret that links the pair together. Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou, Lisa Bonet, Brendan Fehr, Larenz Tate and Kid Rock co-star. Directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, written by Craig Fernandez and Reggie Rock Bythewood.

12:05PM ET/11:05 C
The Fugitive

PG13 Time: 130  
A one-armed man killed Dr. Kimble's wife, but the police think he did it. Now he's got to find the killer before the cops catch him. That's the simple plot of this blockbuster action hit starring Harrison Ford as the doctor on the run and 1993 Best Supporting Actor Oscar(R) winner Tommy Lee Jones as the cop on his trail. "A propulsive mix of action, suspense and humor" (Hollywood Reporter). "A consummate nail biter...it leaves you breathless" (Variety). "A smashing success...a home run" (New York Times).

2:15PM ET/1:15 C
The Rich Man's Wife

R Time: 94  
Halle Berry stars as an unhappy wife who gets involved in a plan to murder her husband in this thriller. Josie Potenza (Berry) is unhappily married to downtrodden executive Tony, b

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Three Men And A Little Lady

PG Time: 103  
Hapless bachelors Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg leave the diapers behind in this fun-filled sequel to Three Men and a Baby that finds the trio trying to stop now-five-year-old Mary's mother from marrying a devious cad. Nancy Travis co-stars. Directed by Emile Ardolino.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
City By The Sea

R Time: 108  
Robert De Niro excels in this fact-based drama about a seasoned homicide detective who becomes torn between duty and family when his troubled son is suspected of murder. Vincent LaMarca (De Niro) is a cop who believes the punishment should fit the crime, but when a drug dealer's slaying points to LaMarca's strung-out son Joey (James Franco), the lawman struggles to come to grips with the situation. Frances McDormand (Almost Famous) co-stars as LaMarca's occasional lover and confidante. Also with George Dzundza, Patti LuPone, William Forsythe and Eliza Dushku (Wrong Turn).

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
House Of 1000 Corpses

R Time: 88  
Director Rob Zombie's shocking homage to '70s-era horror films finds four young travelers trapped in a house of horrors with a family of murderous miscreants. It's Halloween eve, 1977, and the fright-loving foursome of tourists find themselves at a horror theme park known as Captain Spaulding's Museum of Monsters and Madmen. When the clownish Captain Spaulding reveals that the town's most ferocious maniac, Dr. Satan, was executed nearby, it's too much for the group to resist. But their search for the landmark leaves them stranded at an eerie old mansion whose homicidal residents have a habit of leaving their visitors resting...six feet under! Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, Karen Black and Chris Hardwick star.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Guilty As Charged

TVMA Time: 96  
A military intelligence officer (Antonio Sabato Jr.) goes undercover at a base when it's learned that personnel who have committed crimes are being dealt with by a vigilante squad that plays a most dangerous game. James Remar (What Lies Beneath) and Melissa Lewis co-star.

2:40AM ET/1:40 C
Biker Boyz

PG13 Time: 110  
Burning rubber is the name of the game in this "adrenaline spiked and action packed" (New York Daily News) thriller about a champion motorcycle racer who faces the challenge of a fearless young upstart. Laurence Fishburne stars as Smoke, the leader of an underground bike club whose upscale members participate in illegal races. Derek Luke, who shined in Denzel Washington's Antwone Fisher, plays Kid, a fiery youth who has racing in his blood and a desire to torch Smoke on the strip...despite a shocking secret that links the pair together. Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou, Lisa Bonet, Brendan Fehr, Larenz Tate and Kid Rock co-star. Directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, written by Craig Fernandez and Reggie Rock Bythewood.

4:35AM ET/3:35 C
Looking For An Echo

R Time: 97  
The sound of the past is a lost thrill to middle-aged Vinnie (Armand Assante), a former teenage doo-wop star and one-hit wonder from Brooklyn. Now widowed, with two grown sons and an adolescent daughter suffering from leukemia, Vinnie has to drown out the echoes of happiness and success that only remind him of his current grief and dissatisfaction. But his daughter's nurse presents an opportunity for romance and a fresh start. With Diane Venora (Heat), Edoardo Ballerini, Joe Grifasi, David Vadim. Directed by Martin Davidson (Eddie and the Cruisers).
 

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Chairman Of The Board

PG13 Time: 95
Crimson-coiffed comedian Carrot Top headlines this goofball comedy. As a screwy surfing inventor whose creations include a bug-zapper hat, Carrot's chance encounter with millionaire businessman Jack Warden leads to his becoming a company C.E.O.--to the horror of everyone there! Madness ensues as he institutes hilarious corporate mayhem while dealing with a greedy, plotting nephew.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
What A Girl Wants

PG Time: 104
A teenage New York City girl creates a wave in the U.K. when she arrives to meet her well-to-do politician father...who doesn't know she exists. Amanda Bynes (TV's The Amanda Show) stars as the young lady who tries to conform to the stereotype of a high society girl, but whose one-of-a-kind personality keeps making her a spectacle--even in front of the Queen herself! Colin Firth co-stars as her stodgy British dad. Also with Kelly Preston, Eileen Atkins, Anna Chancellor and Oliver James. Directed by Dennie Gordon; Screenplay by Jenny Bicks and Elizabeth Chandler, based on the screenplay and play The Reluctant Debutante by William Douglas Home.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Excess Baggage

PG13 Time: 101
In this comic crime caper, rich girl Alicia Silverstone botches her own "kidnapping" and winds up in cahoots with a young car thief. He's being chased by two louts, and they're all sought by a spooky hit man!

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
Black Knight

PG13 Time: 95
Martin Lawrence brings the 'hood into the Middle Ages in this "rip-roaring time-travel comedy" (L.A. Times) that is loosely based on Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Jamal Walker (Lawrence) works for a struggling medieval theme park until a fall into a time warp lands him in f

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Caddyshack II

PG Time: 97
The poor rich snobs of Bushwood Country Club don't know who they're messing with when they snub rich slob Jackie Mason in this wacky comedy sequel. Jackie wants to join for the sake of his social-climbing daughter, but when pinkies are raised against him, he fights back by buying the club! Chevy Chase and that pesky gopher return for more giddy, goofy laughs. With Dyan Cannon and Robert Stack.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
UHF

PG13 Time: 97
A down-on-his-luck loser turns a local TV station into a serious network competitor with his unique creative programming in this comedy. 'Weird Al' Yankovic stars as George Newman who takes a TV programming gig when his uncle wins local station UHF in a poker game. After sacking the current execs, George takes UHF in a new direction by giving the station custodian (Seinfeld's Michael Richards) his own show and greenlighting some ingenious and unusual programs. When the shows become bona fide hits, the networks start to sweat when they see UHF ratings go through the roof. With Victoria Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, David Bowe, Stanley Brock and Anthony Geary. Directed by Jay Levey.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
What A Girl Wants

PG Time: 104
A teenage New York City girl creates a wave in the U.K. when she arrives to meet her well-to-do politician father...who doesn't know she exists. Amanda Bynes (TV's The Amanda Show) stars as the young lady who tries to conform to the stereotype of a high society girl, but whose one-of-a-kind personality keeps making her a spectacle--even in front of the Queen herself! Colin Firth co-stars as her stodgy British dad. Also with Kelly Preston, Eileen Atkins, Anna Chancellor and Oliver James. Directed by Dennie Gordon; Screenplay by Jenny Bicks and Elizabeth Chandler, based on the screenplay and play The Reluctant Debutante by William Douglas Home.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Deadwood 04: Here Was A Man

TVMA Time: 58
Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim; Alma prevails on Calamity Jane and Hickok for help; Hickok commissions Bullock in his stead. Charlie Utter leaves the camp; an ailing colleague, Andy Cramed, rejoins the Bella Union; and Hickok's run of luck at poker yields an unexpected return.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Next Of Kin

R Time: 108
Patrick Swayze is a street-tough Chicago cop. But when his brother is killed, he turns to his hillbilly upbringing--and his Kentucky kinfolk--to even the score! He proves mountain justice works extremely well in the big city. "John Irvin's atmospheric direction lifts the Patrick Swayze cop vehicle...to sleeper status" (Variety). With Liam Neeson (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace), Adam Baldwin (Full Metal Jacket),

2:50AM ET/1:50 C
The Crow: City Of Angels

R Time: 85
A Los Angeles man, who was murdered along with his son, is resurrected by a divine crow that gives him unearthly powers to punish the criminals who took their lives in this sequel to the dark 1994 thriller. When Ashe and his son Danny accidentally witness a murder at the hands of sinister drug boss Judah, the kingpin sends his cronies after the duo and Ashe and Danny are killed. But, with the help of the crow, Ashe is reborn and endowed with the bird's phenomenal powers to take vengeance on the thugs who wronged him in life. Starring Vincent Perez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, Iggy Pop, Thomas Jane, Vincent Castellanos and Thury Trang. Written by David S. Goyer; directed by Tim Pope.

4:20AM ET/3:20 C
Unlawful Entry

R Time: 111
A break-in...a knife-wielding intruder...Michael and Karen thought their troubles were over when the cops arrived. But one of the officers is a psycho who becomes obsessed with Karen--and does everything in his power to destroy their life together! Kurt Russell and Madeleine Stowe star in this suspense thriller as the couple under siege. Ray Liotta plays their tormentor.
 

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Balmain Boys

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
TV14 - VL 1h 35m
Australian crime drama from producer Hal McElvoy ("Picnic at Hanging Rock," "The Last Wave") about a lawyer (Jeremy Sims) and his brother (Paul Gleeson), a cop who's injured in the line of duty and prohibited from serving on the force or play his beloved sport of football as a result - so he persuades his sibling to join him in forming a detective agency. Lara Cox, Pippa Grandison, Jeff Truman and William Zappa costar in this mystery thriller.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
Sol Goode

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 40m
A struggling Los Angeles actor (Balthazar Getty) faces the dead ends of both his unrealized career aspirations and his womanizing ways in this romantic Generation X ensemble comedy. Tori Spelling, Jamie Kennedy, Katharine Towne, Cheri Oteri, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Jason Bateman costar.

6:05PM ET/5:05 C
Power And Beauty

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 34m
Natasha Henstridge stars in this fact-based drama about Judith Campbell Exner, a beautiful Hollywood socialite who, after a fling with Frank Sinatra (John Ralston), becomes the lover of presidential candidate John F. Kennedy (Kevin Anderson) as well as Kennedy's go-between with mobster Sam Giancana (Peter Friedman). As Kennedy takes office, his mistress realizes there can be no future with the man she loves, while her secret behind-the-scenes role brings her to the attention of the FBI. Katie Griffen costars.

7:45PM ET/6:45 C
The Sum of All Fears

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 2h 4m
Ben Affleck takes over the role of hero CIA agent Jack Ryan in this box office hit based on the best-selling novel by Tom Clancy. Low-level analyst Ryan is elevated to prominence by his expertise on an obscure strongman (Ciaran Hinds) after the politician's surprising ascendancy to the Russian presidency. But that's just the tip of a very large, very lethal iceberg involving neo-Nazis and a nuclear warhead smuggled into the U.S. by terrorists. Morgan Freeman, Bridget Moynihan and Liev Schreiber costar in this espionage adventure.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Mean Machine

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 40m
Winning British comedy starring Vinnie Jones as a combative professional soccer player whose incarceration on assault charges leads to the organization of a prison team - and a high-stakes match-up against the facility's guards. David Hemmings, David Kelly, Ralph Brown, Jason Flemyng, Jason Statham and Sally Phillips costar in this kicking cousin to the classic "The Longest Yard."
 

 

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Simone

Desperate arthouse director resurrects his career using secret software that allows him to create a virtual actress, who proceeds to become a superstar.

1:05PM ET/12:05 C
The Joy Luck Club

Chinese-American women learn valuable stories of their heritage from their mothers. Based on the novel by Amy Tan. Directed by Wayne Wang.

5:20PM ET/4:20 C
Playing Mona Lisa

A young aspiring concert pianist lands in a rut after she's dumped by her boyfriend and forced to move in with her parents following an earthquake.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Simone

Desperate arthouse director resurrects his career using secret software that allows him to create a virtual actress, who proceeds to become a superstar.

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

An abducted American Indian escapes traders and is taken in by friendly monks in 1600s England.

7:05AM ET/6:05 C
A Rumor of Angels

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 35m
Haunted by the car accident that claimed his mother's life, a 12-year-old Maine boy (Trevor Morgan) befriends an eccentric local woman (Vanessa Redgrave), whose presence in his life galvanizes his fractured family. Ray Liotta, Catherine McCormack and Ron Livingston costar in this drama based on the book "Thy Son Liveth: Messages from a Soldier to His Mother" by Grace Duffie.

8:40AM ET/7:40 C
Barbershop

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 43m
An all-star cast enlivens this box office smash, a sleeper hit starring Ice Cube as Calvin, the owner of a Chicago barbershop who wants to sell the establishment and move away from his crime-ridden neighborhood. But when he finally decides to accept a buyer's offer, Calvin finally begins to see the value of his long-time family business to his tight-knight community. Eve, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Troy Garity and Sean Patrick Thomas costar in this feel-good hit.

4:55PM ET/3:55 C
A Rumor of Angels

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 35m
Haunted by the car accident that claimed his mother's life, a 12-year-old Maine boy (Trevor Morgan) befriends an eccentric local woman (Vanessa Redgrave), whose presence in his life galvanizes his fractured family. Ray Liotta, Catherine McCormack and Ron Livingston costar in this drama based on the book "Thy Son Liveth: Messages from a Soldier to His Mother" by Grace Duffie.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Barbershop

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 43m
An all-star cast enlivens this box office smash, a sleeper hit starring Ice Cube as Calvin, the owner of a Chicago barbershop who wants to sell the establishment and move away from his crime-ridden neighborhood. But when he finally decides to accept a buyer's offer, Calvin finally begins to see the value of his long-time family business to his tight-knight community. Eve, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Troy Garity and Sean Patrick Thomas costar in this feel-good hit.

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Double Whammy

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 33m
Wry comedy from writer/director Tom DiCillo ("Living in Oblivion") stars Denis Leary as Ray, a widowed New York cop on disability leave since his botched handling of a fast food restaurant hold-up led to a bad back and bad PR. As Ray begins to shed his "loser" self-image with help from a pretty chiropractor (Elizabeth Hurley), some residents of his apartment building - including the vengeful, spoiled daughter of his super (Luis Guzman) and a pair of devious screenwriters - hatch dangerous schemes. Steve Buscemi and Donald Faison costar.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Notorious C.H.O.

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
TVMA - LD 1h 36m
Hilarious comedienne Margaret Cho headlines this stand-up comedy concert, her second, which limns some of her favorite subjects (weight, her mother, and the two drag queens she considers her "guardian angels") in typically funnybone-cracking style.
 

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