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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 12, 2004

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Untold" debut, 7 p.m., Spike TV. Sports fans know Terry Bradshaw as a buoyant soul, a Southern storyteller with a sense of fun. His debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers, however, was the opposite. In each of the first three games, he was tackled for a safety; for the season, he threw 24 interceptions and only six touchdown passes. Fans booed. Bradshaw became depressed; at times, his mom came from Louisiana to comfort him. Even when the Steelers rolled up Super Bowl wins, Bradshaw was distant from Pittsburgh and from others. Former teammates say they never really knew him. Six years ago, Bradshaw learned this was more than just a funk. He's clinically depressed. This special flashes back and forth between the modern Bradshaw and his stormy years.

Of Note

"Joan of Arcadia," 7 p.m., CBS. Nervously waiting for her first real date with Adam, Joan bonds with her mother and with Judith. Then the night takes a dramatic turn.

"Ocean's Eleven" (2001), 7 p.m., TBS. With the sequel coming before the end of the year, this is a good time to catch the original. It's great fun with Steven Soderbergh ("Traffic") directing a scam romp that includes George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.

"Hope & Faith," 8 p.m., ABC. Last week, the girls' dad fell for their gynecologist — then learned that his young former girlfriend is pregnant. Now he figures he should marry her.

"Renovate My Family," 8 p.m., Fox. This show is hosted by Jay McGraw. His dad, Phil (host of "Dr. Phil"), shows up to help the family of an injured firefighter.

"Third Watch," 8 p.m., NBC. Old pain returns for two people. Davis meets the guy who killed his dad — then finds that the story goes deeper. Cruz is back on the job after her arrest. As a victim of sexual assault, she is passionate about the case of a city councilman who won't identify his attackers.