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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, September 28, 2001

Tube Notes

Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE, barring pre-emption for news: "Thieves" premiere, 8 p.m., ABC. Here is a show that has it all. It's fast and fun, smart and sexy. In short it's the modern "Moonlighting." At the core we have strangers who have two things in common: They steal stuff and they're extremely cute. The difference is in technique. He prefers charm and finesse; she prefers kicking and hitting. He is played by John Stamos who became an actor when we weren't looking; she is played by Melissa George, a terrific find from Australia. By the end of the first hour, they'll be reluctantly working for the good guys. By then, we should be hooked on this quick, slick adventure.

"Providence," 7 p.m., NBC. In the season finale, Syd's dad was shot. Now, facing memory loss, he starts to recover.

"Mole 2," 7 p.m., ABC. Here is the start of the second season for this show with one person secretly trying to sabotage the others.

"Dark Angel," 7 p.m., FOX. The season opens with Max recovering from injuries.

"Ellen," 7 p.m., CBS. In the fun opening episode, Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) returned home, a business hot-shot suddenly gone broke. Now she's back with her ditzy mom (Cloris Leachman); she's also seeking serenity.

"Danny" premiere, 7:30 p.m., CBS. This is supposed to be a comedy. Alas, Daniel Stern plays a gloomy guy overwhelmed by his divorce and his other woes.

"Pasadena," 8 p.m., FOX. Here's the show's premiere, which was scheduled earlier and then delayed. On the surface, it's just another soap opera about a rich and troubled family. Still, there's an intelligent script, strong direction (from Diane Keaton) and a superb cast led by Emmy-winner Dana Delany.

"Once and Again," 9 p.m., ABC. Last season ended with Rick and Lily finally marrying, but there isn't much time for happily-ever-after. As the new season starts, Eli (Shane West) is floundering; that sets up a dispute between two caring people — his mom (Susanna Thompson) and stepmom (Sela Ward). Like the best dramas, this can bring strong arguments for either side.