Posted on: Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Tube Notes
By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service
Tonight's Must-See: "The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards," 8 p.m., UPN (seen on KFVE). A commotion seems to follow this show. Last year's taping ended early because of a fight. And when it was taped in Miami last week (Aug. 21) an unrelated stabbing occurred nearby. Get ready for lots of high-energy music featuring Sean Combs (formerly Puff Daddy), Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Nelly and Ja Rule.
Tonight's Must-See: "P.O.V.: High School," 10 p.m., PBS. Anyone nostalgic for the good old days should be required to see this compelling, 1968 documentary. Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman simply took his camera to a Philadelphia high school. What he recorded was a reminder of what those days were sometimes like. It was a time of arbitrary authority, when kids could be viewed as nonpeople and rules were made for their own sake. Without commentary, Wiseman's film captured that era superbly.
"That '70s Show," 7 p.m., FOX. Fez finds that his girlfriend simply won't break up with him. His solution is to fake a passionate romance with Donna; the result brings some fun moments.
"Frasier," 8 p.m., NBC. In an OK rerun, Frasier finds his mentor (Rene Auberjonois) has flaws.
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture," (1979), 6 to 9 p.m., The National Network. The first "Star Trek" movie was too long, too slow, too average. Still, it helped revive a much-liked series, with better movies to come. In this one, Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) is called back into action.
"Spin City," 8:30 p.m., ABC. Charlie continues to show his resentment of Caitlin's new boyfriend, played by Scott Wolf of "Party of Five."
"NYPD Blue," 9 p.m., ABC. An ex-cop's daughter has been killed in what may be part of a series of murders.
"Goodwill Games," 10 p.m., TNT. Here is the opening of a TV event that tries to counteract the flaws of Olympic telecasts. There are no preliminary rounds, no obscure events and few things on tape. Despite the 14-hour time difference in Brisbane, Australia, we get lots of fresh events. Tonight are the opening ceremonies, plus swimming and beach volleyball.
