Posted on: Monday, June 6, 2005
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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service
Tonight's Must-See
"Two and a Half Men," 7:30-10 p.m., CBS. CBS is still trying to pump up enthusiasm for this comedy, which likely will inherit the crucial "Everybody Loves Raymond" slot this fall. It shouldn't worry. In its own brash way, "Men" is worthy. A prime example is this marathon's 8:30 p.m. rerun, in which the brothers want to go to Las Vegas, even with young Jake along. Wrong-headedness can be terribly funny. Other episodes have Jake's grandmother banned from seeing him (7:30 p.m.), his mother sleeping with his pediatrician, and Jake spending a disastrous week with his dad and uncle. In yet another episode, Charlie pretends he's gay. Get the latest news at 5, 6 and 10 from Howard Dashefsky and Jodi Leong, plus up-to-the-minute weather from Sharie Shima.
At 5 and 10: "Does it Work?" Check and see whether those advertised products work as promised. KHNL News 8's Lyle Galdeira puts the latest gadget to the test. "Runaway Bride," 4 p.m. WE. This one-hour special takes a look at now infamous Georgia bride-to-be Jennifer Wilbanks and her flight. In addition to interviews with her wedding coordinator, friends, co-workers and others, it includes re-enactments of the events leading up to her flight. Advice on how to avoid runaway-bride syndrome. "Spider-Man" (2002), 5 p.m., TBS. Here's frothy fun for the summer-adventure crowd. Director Sam Raimi provides the sleek action. Stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst add humanity and our favorite upside-down kiss. "The Ring" (2002), 8 p.m., ABC. A video, it seems, causes its viewers to die. A reporter (Naomi Watts) tries to find out why. This odd notion has made a fortune — first as a Japanese movie and now in this remake.
"Hell's Kitchen," 8 p.m., Fox. In the second episode, Gordon Ramsay's appeal is already wearing thin. For the second straight time, he lets his restaurant patrons go hungry for hours. More outrageously, Ramsay turns off the fans, pushing the kitchen temperature to 140 degrees.
"Six Feet Under," 6 p.m., HBO. Remember when TV considered weddings a happy thing? This hour, opening the fifth and final season, marches grimly toward the Nate and Brenda nuptials. There's a new tragedy, plus continued doubts about the sanity of both George and Billy. Yes, "Six Feet Under" is written and performed with understated perfection. Still, it also veers dangerously close to being monotone.
Tonight on KHNL News 8
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