Posted on: Monday, November 29, 2004

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Listen Up," 7:30 p.m., CBS. In a TV world that refuses to take a stand, Tony Kornheiser — the guy this show is based on — takes a strong one: Soccer, he says, is a stupid sport. "It's a completely meaningless game," Kornheiser said. "And nobody likes watching it." That makes this episode ironic: The fictional Tony (Jason Alexander) has overcome his soccer aversion. He's paying so much attention to his daughter's soccer championship that his son is jealous. Brandi Chastain, the Olympic soccer star, makes a guest appearance.

Of Note

"Second Time Around," 5:30 p.m., UPN. Montel Williams, the good-guy talk-show host, goes against type. He plays Paula's dad, a con man who gets money from Jackson.

"Still Standing," 7 p.m., CBS. Bill's in trouble when the tape of Tina's ballet recital includes lots of views of her attractive teacher.

"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas" (1999), 8 p.m., Disney Channel. Three short stories, including "A Very Goofy Christmas," are in this direct-to-video cartoon.

"Las Vegas," 8 p.m., NBC. Scrambling to solve a possible kidnapping, Mike confronts a dark moment from his past, while Danny and Mary take a romantic vacation amid rumors they're getting married.

"Everybody Loves Raymond," 8 p.m., CBS. Things have been surprisingly peaceful since Robert and Amy reluctantly moved in with his parents. Tonight, troubles build.

"Two and a Half Men," 8:30 p.m., CBS. Charlie has a new collaborator — his young nephew Jake. The task is to write a cartoon theme song; it turns out that Jake knows more about it. Meanwhile, Alan surprises himself by having a good time at the movies with Rose.

"CSI: Miami," 9 p.m., CBS. Horatio (David Caruso) is being investigated by his nemesis Stetler, who also happens to be dating Yelina.