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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Amazing Race," 9 p.m., CBS. This crisply edited reality show is near its conclusion. Last week, the twins were ousted, leaving four duos. That includes two couples who are dating, a married couple and the friends referred to as bowling moms.

"Last Comic Standing," 7 p.m., NBC. Last week, viewers almost ousted Kathleen Madigan, a wonderfully gifted comic whose low-key style tends to go unnoticed. She and Sean Kent survived, with Corey Holcomb and Tere Joyce being ousted. Tonight, Madigan and Kent will be among eight comics doing 2 1/2-minute standup routines.

Of Note

"The Terminator" (1984), 5 and 8 p.m., AMC. This brilliant science fiction film offers a chance to see people who are otherwise occupied now. Michael Biehn, who plays the good guy, is now starring in NBC's "Hawaii." Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays a killer cyborg, is featured in AMC's 10 p.m. documentary about conservatives in Hollywood.

"Nine Innings from Ground Zero," 7 p.m., HBO. As New York was recovering from the attacks on the World Trade Center, its Yankees were in a pennant race. This documentary recalls the dramatic autumn of 2001.

"AMC Project: Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood," 7 p.m., AMC. Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't the only Republican in Hollywood, this documentary says. It interviews such conservatives as Patricia Heaton, Pat Sajak, director John Milius and writer Lionel Chetwynd.

"Father of the Pride," 8 p.m., NBC. Sierra, the rebellious teen lion, seems to be sneaking some catnip; her parents seek counseling.

"Scrubs," 8:30 p.m., NBC. J.D. is chief resident now, causing woe for his friend Turk and his former girlfriend, Elliot. Meanwhile, Cox battles the new psychiatrist (Heather Graham) and learns that he's not divorced, after all.

"P.O.V.: Freedom Machines," 10 p.m., PBS. Technology has brought big changes to the disabled, this well-made documentary says. Some people can use their voices to write on a computer; some use computers to create artificial voices. Still, huge hurdles remain: Schools are now required to educate the handicapped but aren't given money for the new devices.