Daily HD Guide — Thursday, March 20, 2003
Summary
HD programming for Thursday, March 20, 2003 covers NBC (ER season premiere, Tonight Show), CBS daytime, and extensive Discovery HD offerings, with ABC, PBS, and The WB carrying no HD programming.
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 10:00 / 9:00 PM ET / CTALL NEW! ER "CHAOS THEORY" NEW SEASON BEGINS AS E.R. STAFF ABANDONS HOSPITAL LEAVING SOME DOCTORS QUARANTINED AFTER DEADLY ILLNESS IDENTIFIED -- Resuming from last year's season finale, the hospital remains in lockdown while the Center for Disease Control probes a mysterious and deadly illness that leaves Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle), Abby (Maura Tierney) and others quarantined. While Dr. Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) initially is left alone and fights to save one patient, Carter and Abby grow resolved to their romantic fate over the next several days as they idle away their time inside the hospital with Drs. Chen (Ming-Na) and Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) -- and veteran patient Stan the Can (guest star Harrison Page). Meanwhile, newly widowed Dr. Corday (Alex Kingston) struggles to adapt to her new medical practice in her native England while over-shadowed by her attentive parents (guest stars Paul Freeman and Judy Parfitt). Laura Innes, Goran Visnjic, Paul McCrane and Sharif Atkins also star. TV-14
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 11:35/10:35 PM ET/CT Tonights Guest  *Drew Barrymore *Adrien Brody *Music - Nelly |
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6:00A ET 5:00A CT 4:00A MT 3:00A PT SECRETS OF THE NATIONAL PARKS - HAWAII Discover a land where the awe-inspiring, pyrotechnics of earth-in-the-making meets a tropical paradise. Travel to the edge of one of the world's most active volcanoes marvel at a black sand beach where giant sea turtle bathe in the sun. 7:00A ET 6:00A CT 5:00A MT 4:00A PT WEIRD HOMES BEYOND CITY LIMITS These folks find creativity away from the hustle and bustle
of city life. See these country homes so uniquely decorated, Meet four fearless riders who don't leave home without it -- a helmet, that is. Viewer
discretion is advised -- don't try this Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora These folks find creativity away from the hustle and bustle of city life. See these
country homes so uniquely decorated, Meet four fearless riders who don't leave home without it -- a helmet, that is. Viewer
discretion is advised -- don't try this Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora These folks find creativity away from the hustle and bustle of city life. See these
country homes so uniquely decorated, Meet four fearless riders who don't leave home without it -- a helmet, that is. Viewer
discretion is advised -- don't try this Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora Witness the remarkable adaptations of animals living in the constantly thawing and
refreezing climate of East Asia. Cherry Home is what you make it, although it may not be to everyone's taste. See a home with a
wall of trash, a home considered Just when you thought you'd seen everything, along comes a fleet of vehicles that were
designed to -- electrify you! See South Pacific reef systems are one of nature's marvels. The Japanese Islands of Okinawa
are home to one of the most dynamic Explores facets of ancient China - The Great Wall, The Forbidden City Palace, The
Temple of Heaven and others - that continue Witness the remarkable adaptations of animals living in the constantly thawing and
refreezing climate of East Asia. Cherry Home is what you make it, although it may not be to everyone's taste. See a home with a
wall of trash, a home considered Just when you thought you'd seen everything, along comes a fleet of vehicles that were
designed to -- electrify you! See Explores facets of ancient China - The Great Wall, The Forbidden City Palace, The
Temple of Heaven and others - that continue
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Highlights and previews of HDNet programming A spectacular aerial journey over vast deserts, verdant pine forests,
sparkling lakes and rivers, rolling grasslands, glistening snow capped peaks, gleaming
cities and the striking landforms of the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. The program's
stunning photography, informative narration, and evocative musical score will entertain
and educate audiences of all ages. Famed marine photographer Ikuo Nakamura spent eight months recording
everything from the ice floes to the beautiful creatures of the sea. Kamui of the Okhotsk
is a truly remarkable viewing experience, unique in content, masterfully produced and
spectacular in its appreciation of sights seldom seen anywhere in the world. Texas @ Rice This episode begins in Sevilla and Cadiz, in Andulucia Province, the birth
place of Flamenco, where this exotic collection of music and dance is pursued with a
passion. Also, visit the finest example of Roman ruins in all of Spain. In the light of the moon, things are never what they seem. That's
especially true in the town of Wolf Lake. Set in the Pacific Northwest, this suspense
thriller explores what happens when werewolves overtake a small Seattle suburb. Starring
Lou Diamond Phillips. Famed marine photographer Ikuo Nakamura spent eight months recording
everything from the ice floes to the beautiful creatures of the sea. Kamui of the Okhotsk
is a truly remarkable viewing experience, unique in content, masterfully produced and
spectacular in its appreciation of sights seldom seen anywhere in the world. The first ladies of rock & roll return! Ann, Nancy & the band
perform all of their hits, 4 new songs, plus some surprises in this state of the art,
hi-definition concert shot last summer in their home town of Seattle. The Gypsy - LeBeau tries to help the POWs steal a Nazi secret weapon by
convincing Col. Klink that he (LeBeau) is a gypsy fortune teller. The Dropouts - Hogan's men dupe the Gestapo and help three German atomic
scientists escape to England. Blah, Blah, Blah - Frankie is very attracted to the woman he's dating, but
isn't really interested in what she has to say. Warren, on the other hand, really enjoys
talking with her and sharing emotions. Together, Frankie and Warren make the perfect guy
and they decide to split the duties of a boyfriend. When a district attorney and a police sergeant are brutally gunned down,
Detective Kelly investigates the murders. Befriended by a beautiful journalist, Kelly
uncovers a conspiracy to assassinate key U.S. law enforcement officials...and he's the
next target. Four Tennis Legends meet at the St. Petersburg Times Forum in Tampa,
Florida. John McEnroe faces Jim Courier and Martina Navratilova takes on Tracy Austin. Desert Whales - Located just below the elbow of Baja California, San
Ignacio lagoon is the temporary home to some of the peninsula's most famous visitors-the
Gray Whales. Here, within a few hundred square miles, eighty percent of the majestic
whales' life cycle transpires. Observe feeding, nursing, teaching, cuddling, and courtship
from a tiny fishing boat just a few feet away. Bolivia: The Cold Desert Frontier - Our journey to the highest desert in
the world begins in Potosi, at 12,000 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
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9:00 PM HOT SHOTS! PART DEUX Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:88 Genre:Comedy Freelance commando Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) roars back into action in this comedy sequel that's "more energetic, innovative and entertaining than the original film" (New York Post). Pumped up to Rambo-esque proportions, he heads for the Middle East to rescue American hostages from the evil clutches of Saddam Hussein. With Valeria Golino, Brenda Bakke and Richard Crenna. Actors: CHARLIE SHEEN, LLOYD BRIDGES, MIGUEL FERRER, BRENDA BAKKE, VALERIA GOLINO, RICHARD CRENNA 12:00 PM CAST AWAY Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:143 Genre:Adventure, Drama Tom Hanks delivers a tour de force performance in this Robinson Crusoe-style epic about one man's ultimate battle against nature...and against himself. Chuck Noland (Hanks) is a self-made man who perfectly twines his busy career as a system engineer for FedEx with his deepening romantic relationship with his girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt). But his whole life changes on Christmas Eve when his flight home crashes into the sea, leaving Chuck stranded on a small deserted island with only a few FedEx packages floating in from the wreckage to remind him of civilization. Chuck slowly learns to survive--finding food and water, creating shelter, making a fire--but as time passes, his toughest battle becomes one against loneliness. Four years later, Chuck makes an incredible escape from the island and is rescued, but when he arrives home, he finds that the things he once held onto in life--including Kelly--have dramatically changed. "Bold and unique" (Variety). Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by William Broyles Jr. Actors: TOM HANKS, HELEN HUNT, NICK SEARCY, LARI WHITE, MICHAEL FOREST, VIVEKA DAVIS, 2:30 PM ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, BRIEF NUDITY Time:85 Genre:Adventure, Comedy The Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot, Snowflake, is missing! But don't worry...Ace Ventura is on the case! Comedy superstar Jim Carrey stars as Ace, whose biggest jobs so far have been missing cats and dogs. And he's got his hands doubly full when the Dolphins' star quarterback Dan Marino is kidnapped, too! With Sean Young (Blade Runner) as a flustered police lieutenant, Tone Loc, Noble Willingham, Troy Evans and Randall "Tex" Cobb. Directed by Tom Shadyac. Actors: JIM CARREY, DAN MARINO, SEAN YOUNG, COURTENEY COX, TONE LOC 4:00 PM REAL GENIUS Rated PG for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Action, Comedy There's a lot of real fun in this not-just-another-whiz-kids comedy. Val Kilmer and his college roommate try to thwart creepy professor William Atherton, who's using his students' smarts to complete his own government project. The prof's secret laser scheme kicks off a flurry of gadgets, gizmos and special effects in a fast and funny sci-fi romp. Actors: VAL KILMER, GABE JARRET, WILLIAM ATHERTON, PATTI D'ARBANVILLE, JONATHAN GREIS 7:00 PM HOT SHOTS! PART DEUX Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:88 Genre:Comedy Freelance commando Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) roars back into action in this comedy sequel that's "more energetic, innovative and entertaining than the original film" (New York Post). Pumped up to Rambo-esque proportions, he heads for the Middle East to rescue American hostages from the evil clutches of Saddam Hussein. With Valeria Golino, Brenda Bakke and Richard Crenna. Actors: CHARLIE SHEEN, LLOYD BRIDGES, MIGUEL FERRER, BRENDA BAKKE, VALERIA GOLINO, RICHARD CRENNA 12:30 AM THE LAST CASTLE Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:131 Genre:Drama, Thriller On the most unlikely of battlegrounds, one man is about to inspire a mutiny steeped in patriotism and pride. Robert Redford stars as Eugene Irwin, a three-star U.S. general who is sent to a fortress-like prison for disobeying orders. There, he finds himself under the ultra-strict command of Col. Winter (The Sopranos star James Gandolfini), a tyrannical warden whose military inferiority complex quickly leads to his butting heads with his star prisoner. Their battle of wills sparks Irwin to lead the prisoners in a deadly rebellion that would be the end of Winter if it succeeds...or the end of them if it doesn't. With Mark Ruffalo (You Can Count on Me), Delroy Lindo and Clifton Collins Jr. Directed by Rod Lurie; screenplay by David Scarpa and Graham Yost, from a story by Scarpa. Actors: ROBERT REDFORD, JAMES GANDOLFINI, CLIFTON COLLINS, MARK RUFFALO, DELROY LINDO, SAMUEL BALL, STEVE BURTON, PAUL CALDERON 12:30 AM BEVERLY HILLS COP Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Comedy, Crime L.A. will never be the same after brash Detroit cop Axel Foley (Murphy) hits town. Tracking the killer of an old buddy, Axel brazenly grapples with trendy crooks, turns Beverly Hills upside-down and teaches the local police a thing or two. "Eddie Murphy fans won't be disappointed" (Variety). With Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox. Actors: EDDIE MURPHY, LISA EILBACHER, STEVEN BERKOFF, JUDGE REINHOLD, JAMES RUSSO 2:20 PM 4:00 AM |
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6:20 AM THE BIG TEASE Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, BRIEF NUDITY, VIOLENCE Time:86 Genre:Comedy Crawford Mackenzie, a Scottish hairdresser, is so excited to be invited to compete in the World Freestyle Hairdressing Championship that he brings a documentary crew from the BBC to Los Angeles with him for the big event. As it turns out, Crawford was only invited as a guest. However, once he gets a feel for the way things are done in L.A.--and for the hateful competition, a Norwegian stylist named Stig--he decides that nothing will stop him from winning the Platinum Scissors award. Don't miss the Tinseltown cameos in this hair-raising mockumentary with Craig Ferguson (TV's The Drew Carey Show), Frances Fisher (Titanic), Chris Langham, Mary McCormack (Private Parts), Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve), Larry Miller (Nutty Professor II: The Klumps), David Rasche (That Old Feeling). Actors: CRAIG FERGUSON, FRANCES FISHER, DAVID RASCHE, MARY MCCORMACK, CHRIS LANGHAM, VERONICA WEBB 7:50 AM THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, VIOLENCE Time:117 Genre:Drama, History In one of the most notorious schemes in French history, a disenfranchised young noblewoman attempted to swindle both a powerful cardinal and Queen Marie Antoinette in order to reclaim her birthright. Jeanne de la Motte-Valois (Hilary Swank), whose parents were murdered for treachery by royal soldiers, longs for her title and her family home. She meets up with a clever gigolo (Simon Baker), and together they form a devious plot. After convincing Cardinal de Rohan (Jonathan Pryce) to purchase an astonishingly valuable diamond necklace in order to secure the queen's favor, Jeanne will keep the necklace for herself, using it to buy back her home. The ensuing scandal helped bring on the French Revolution. Also with Adrien Brody, Brian Cox (The Ring), Joely Richardson, Christopher Walken. Actors: HILARY SWANK, JONATHAN PRYCE, CHRISTOPHER WALKEN, SIMON BAKER, ADRIEN BRODY, JOELY RICHARDSON, BRIAN COX 12:00 PM HOT SHOTS! PART DEUX Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:88 Genre:Comedy Freelance commando Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) roars back into action in this comedy sequel that's "more energetic, innovative and entertaining than the original film" (New York Post). Pumped up to Rambo-esque proportions, he heads for the Middle East to rescue American hostages from the evil clutches of Saddam Hussein. With Valeria Golino, Brenda Bakke and Richard Crenna. Actors: CHARLIE SHEEN, LLOYD BRIDGES, MIGUEL FERRER, BRENDA BAKKE, VALERIA GOLINO, RICHARD CRENNA 3:00 PM CAST AWAY Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:143 Genre:Adventure, Drama Tom Hanks delivers a tour de force performance in this Robinson Crusoe-style epic about one man's ultimate battle against nature...and against himself. Chuck Noland (Hanks) is a self-made man who perfectly twines his busy career as a system engineer for FedEx with his deepening romantic relationship with his girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt). But his whole life changes on Christmas Eve when his flight home crashes into the sea, leaving Chuck stranded on a small deserted island with only a few FedEx packages floating in from the wreckage to remind him of civilization. Chuck slowly learns to survive--finding food and water, creating shelter, making a fire--but as time passes, his toughest battle becomes one against loneliness. Four years later, Chuck makes an incredible escape from the island and is rescued, but when he arrives home, he finds that the things he once held onto in life--including Kelly--have dramatically changed. "Bold and unique" (Variety). Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by William Broyles Jr. Actors: TOM HANKS, HELEN HUNT, NICK SEARCY, LARI WHITE, MICHAEL FOREST, VIVEKA DAVIS, 5:30 PM ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, BRIEF NUDITY Time:85 Genre:Adventure, Comedy The Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot, Snowflake, is missing! But don't worry...Ace Ventura is on the case! Comedy superstar Jim Carrey stars as Ace, whose biggest jobs so far have been missing cats and dogs. And he's got his hands doubly full when the Dolphins' star quarterback Dan Marino is kidnapped, too! With Sean Young (Blade Runner) as a flustered police lieutenant, Tone Loc, Noble Willingham, Troy Evans and Randall "Tex" Cobb. Directed by Tom Shadyac. Actors: JIM CARREY, DAN MARINO, SEAN YOUNG, COURTENEY COX, TONE LOC 7:00 PM REAL GENIUS Rated PG for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Action, Comedy There's a lot of real fun in this not-just-another-whiz-kids comedy. Val Kilmer and his college roommate try to thwart creepy professor William Atherton, who's using his students' smarts to complete his own government project. The prof's secret laser scheme kicks off a flurry of gadgets, gizmos and special effects in a fast and funny sci-fi romp. Actors: VAL KILMER, GABE JARRET, WILLIAM ATHERTON, PATTI D'ARBANVILLE, JONATHAN GREIS 10:00 PM HOT SHOTS! PART DEUX Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:88 Genre:Comedy Freelance commando Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) roars back into action in this comedy sequel that's "more energetic, innovative and entertaining than the original film" (New York Post). Pumped up to Rambo-esque proportions, he heads for the Middle East to rescue American hostages from the evil clutches of Saddam Hussein. With Valeria Golino, Brenda Bakke and Richard Crenna. Actors: CHARLIE SHEEN, LLOYD BRIDGES, MIGUEL FERRER, BRENDA BAKKE, VALERIA GOLINO, RICHARD CRENNA 11:30PM THE LAST CASTLE Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:131 Genre:Drama, Thriller On the most unlikely of battlegrounds, one man is about to inspire a mutiny steeped in patriotism and pride. Robert Redford stars as Eugene Irwin, a three-star U.S. general who is sent to a fortress-like prison for disobeying orders. There, he finds himself under the ultra-strict command of Col. Winter (The Sopranos star James Gandolfini), a tyrannical warden whose military inferiority complex quickly leads to his butting heads with his star prisoner. Their battle of wills sparks Irwin to lead the prisoners in a deadly rebellion that would be the end of Winter if it succeeds...or the end of them if it doesn't. With Mark Ruffalo (You Can Count on Me), Delroy Lindo and Clifton Collins Jr. Directed by Rod Lurie; screenplay by David Scarpa and Graham Yost, from a story by Scarpa. Actors: ROBERT REDFORD, JAMES GANDOLFINI, CLIFTON COLLINS, MARK RUFFALO, DELROY LINDO, SAMUEL BALL, STEVE BURTON, PAUL CALDERON 3:30 AM BEVERLY HILLS COP Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Comedy, Crime L.A. will never be the same after brash Detroit cop Axel Foley (Murphy) hits town. Tracking the killer of an old buddy, Axel brazenly grapples with trendy crooks, turns Beverly Hills upside-down and teaches the local police a thing or two. "Eddie Murphy fans won't be disappointed" (Variety). With Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox. Actors: EDDIE MURPHY, LISA EILBACHER, STEVEN BERKOFF, JUDGE REINHOLD, JAMES RUSSO
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ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS DIRECTV To Offer Select MEGA MARCH MADNESS(r) Games in High-Definition Up To Eight CBS-Produced and Regionally Shown Tournament Broadcasts in High-Definition, Available on DIRECTV EL SEGUNDO, CA, March 17, 2003 - DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital multichannel service provider, announced today that it will offer select NCAA(r) Division I Men's Basketball Championship games in high-definition, through the MEGA MARCH MADNESS(r) subscription on the DIRECTV(r) service. Beginning March 21 on DIRECTV Channel 198, DIRECTV will broadcast up to eight CBS-produced and regionally shown Tournament broadcasts in high-definition format (1080i) from Birmingham, Ala., (March 21st and 23rd) and San Antonio (March 28th). MOVIES COMING FROM ABC_________________________ 3/22/03 GOOD WILL HUNTING (Repeat) - Stereo only 3/30/03 DISNEYS THE KID 5.1 Sound 4/5/03 THE HORSE WHISPERER (Repeat) 5.1 Sound 4/26/03 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 5.1 Sound 5/3/03 FORREST GUMP (Repeat) 5.1 Sound 5/10/03 GLADIATOR (Repeat) 5.1 Sound 5/17/03 CHARLIES ANGELS 5.1 SounD The schedule is subject to change. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Look for the following programs coming soon in HDTV SEARS AND CBS TEAM UP TO BROADCAST NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR AND CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES IN HDTV 12 NCAA Basketball Games To Be Broadcast In HDTV And 5.1 Surround Sound NEW YORK, February 20, 2003 -- Sears, Roebuck and Co. (NYSE: S), and CBS Television announced today an agreement in which Sears will sponsor High Definition Television coverage of the 2003 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, including the Final Four and Championship games. Coverage will include 12 High Definition games starting with first-round action from Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, March 21 (four games) and Sunday, March 23 (two games), as well as South Region action in San Antonio, Friday, March 28 (two games) and Sunday, March 30 (one game). The first eight games will be regionalized broadcasts, while the South Region final in San Antonio, the two national semi-final games and the National Championship Game will be national broadcasts. The telecasts, which will be presented live by CBS Sports, will be "unified" productions produced in HDTV's highest definition format1080i, and downconverted for the CBS Television Network's analog broadcast coverage. |
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