Posted on: Monday, April 18, 2005

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Journey to Planet Earth: Future Conditional," 10 p.m., PBS. Even amid the pristine beauty of Alaska and the comfort of Palm Springs, Calif., the environment has been damaged, according to this documentary. In Alaska, "Journey" says, winds bring pollutants. Natives who are dependent on fish face health woes. In Palm Springs, it says, the nearby Salton Sea is receding and that's creating dust problems. That reflects a previous disaster in Uzbekistan. Stories are told quickly and strongly (narrated by Matt Damon) with vivid footage.

Of Local Note

"American Experience: The Massie Affair," 9 p.m., PBS. In 1931, the wife of a Navy officer claimed she'd been raped by Hawaiian youths. The evidence was flimsy, this fascinating documentary says, but her socialite mother was irate. That led to murder, despair and a vivid illustration of bias.

Of Note

"I Married a Princess" debut, 5 and 5:30 p.m., Lifetime. Catherine Oxenberg, 43, is a descendant of Catherine the Great and daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia. She's married to actor Casper Van Dien, 36, has five kids and a busy life, followed in this reality show.

"Rehab," 5:30 p.m., HBO. This documentary traces three young women and two young men as they try to kick drug habits. Some come from warm homes, some from broken homes. Ahead lie major changes and, for some, failures.

"Everwood," 8 p.m., WB. This show returns from a break with trouble: Madison is back and Ephram finally learns of her pregnancy.

"Everybody Loves Raymond," 8 p.m., CBS. Amy has committed a major sin: She conversed when a basketball game was on television

"The Lance Krall Show" debut, 8:05 p.m., Spike. Krall was one of the actors on "The Joe Schmo Show." Now he gets his own show.

"Medium," 9 p.m., NBC. Allison is asked to help pick a jury in this rerun. The result leads her to doubt her powers.