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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, May 24, 2007

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip," 9 p.m., NBC. When a show — even a good show — is pulled from the schedule, it's usually left to die, alone and ignored. Fortunately, NBC thought better this time, nudging "Studio 60" back on the schedule. The "West Wing" team of writer Aaron Sorkin and director Thomas Schlamme gave "Studio 60" wit and depth. Alas, few viewers seemed interested in a drama-comedy about a sketch comedy show. Maybe they'll like this episode: Workers are on strike, so everything goes wrong.

"So You Think You Can Dance" season opener, 7 p.m., Fox. In its first two summers, this show has flashed talent, energy and ambition. Now the second season starts, with auditions in New York City.

OF NOTE

"King of Queens," 7 p.m., CBS. If you missed this show's finale, catch this rerun. It has clever twists and even bits of drama. Carrie and Doug are feuding, while her dad prepares for his wedding.

"Ugly Betty," 7 p.m., ABC. Here's the original pilot film, with brainy Betty out-of-place in a fashion magazine. It has likable characters, a great look and an overblown plot.

"My Name is Earl," 7 p.m., NBC. Joy is in legal trouble and needs money. Chubby will only loan it to Earl if Catalina (Nadine Velazquez) returns to dancing at his club. It's not a terribly funny episode, but does show that Velazquez looks wonderful in a bikini.

"The Office," 7:30 p.m., NBC. At a convention, Michael wants Dwight to set up a party.

"30 Rock," 8 p.m., NBC. Jack sets up Liz with a date, then invades the writers' poker game.

"Grey's Anatomy," 8 p.m., ABC. This two-part rerun centers on the medical crisis of George's father. Meanwhile, Meredith confronts her own dad and Izzie befriends a teenager (played by the talented Mae Whitman) who has an extremely curved spine.

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," 8 p.m., CBS. This had better not be a coincidence: Twins, each unaware the other exists, are killed the same night.

"On the Lot," 8:25 p.m., Fox. Would-be filmmakers are given an hour to shoot a scene. Then the field is trimmed from 50 to 18.

"Shark," 9 p.m., CBS. A prominent actress is killed when her car is run off the road. There are plenty of suspects.