Posted on: Friday, May 10, 2002
Tube Notes
TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE
"Now with Bill Moyers," 9 p.m., PBS. Why has there been a sharp increase in childhood cancer, asthma and behavioral disabilities? This important probe ranges from Manhattan to two factory towns — one in Missouri, the other in the Nevada desert. It finds that many chemicals haven't been tested and some companies simply ignore rules. It also finds occasional victories: The switch to unleaded gas, a scientist says, has raised the typical IQ for American children by three points.
"Reba," 9 and 9:30 p.m., WB. "Reba" has two new episodes. In the first, Reba's ex-husband breaks a promise to be with their son. In the second, their daughter nears two key milestones — high school graduation and childbirth.
Of Note
"Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold," 7 p.m., Fox. Some reality-show contestants have ended up stripping for Playboy. This time that's the show's goal.
"Providence," 7 p.m., NBC. The season finale has Syd still being stalked by a schizophrenic. She might be safe in Owen's apartment, but now there are scares at the clinic. Meanwhile, the pregnant Tina faces a crisis.
— Mike Hughes, Gannett News Service
