Posted on: Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"CSI: Miami," 9 p.m., CBS. Next week this will be the home of "CSI: NY," doing weekly battle with "Law & Order." First, however, is a rerun of the terrific episode that set it up. A double murder in Miami seems to be linked to New York. Horatio (David Caruso) heads there and soon we meet the people who will populate next week's spinoff. Gary Sinise stars in the New York version. Like William Petersen (the original "CSI" star), he's from the Chicago theater scene and is solid and smart. He's joined by Melina Kanakaredes ("Providence"), Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill and more. This episode involves complex problem-solving. With hours this good, it's hard to complain about a "CSI" surplus.

Of Note

"Hawaii," 7 p.m., NBC. Harrison and Declan are deprived of sleep when they have 72 hours to find evidence against an alleged Samoan hit man. Meanwhile, Edwards goes undercover, to romance a sexy drug smuggler.

"My Wife and Kids," 7 p.m., ABC. This hourlong season finale begins with teen Vanessa a week overdue to have her baby. This show will begin its new season on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 21 when Michael Jordan guest stars.

"World Music Awards," 8 p.m., ABC. This will be stuffed with performances, including Alicia Keys, Usher, Kanye West, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Hilary Duff and Hoobastank.

"Siegfried & Roy: The Miracle," 8 p.m., NBC. Maria Shriver interviews magician Roy Horn, recovering from a fierce attack by one of his tigers. Skeptics will see this as a promotion for NBC's "Father of the Pride" series; non-skeptics will savor a survival story.

"Law & Order," 9 p.m., NBC. This rerun says farewell to actor Jerry Orbach, who moves to NBC's midseason show, "Law & Order: Trial by Jury." First, he must figure out if a man was killed by his vengeful wife or by someone from a Web site for consenting adults.