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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, August 2, 2008

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

Steve Carell stars as Michael Scott in the American adaptation of Britain's comedy "The Office."

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TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEES

"Robin Hood," noon, BBC America, Oceanic digital channel 341. Saturdays have become adventure night on BBC. Next week, the "Primeval" miniseries brings giant creatures to modern times. Tonight, however, is "Robin Hood." After a rerun at 8 (the sheriff heads into the woods), there's the season finale at 9. The people of Locksley need help again, but Robin is on a mission for King Richard. Marian takes over, in her alter ego of The Night Watchman.

"The Office," 7 and 7:30 p.m., NBC. Give NBC credit for injecting some comedy reruns into the Saturday drabness. In the first, there's a battle with other businesses over parking spaces. In the second, Michael and Dwight plan to visit Ryan in New York. For more comedy in rerun mode, Seth Rogen hosts "Saturday Night Live" at 10:29 p.m., with music by Spoon.

OF NOTE

The 33rd Annual Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition, 7 p.m., ABC. The second and final night of competition, with hula 'auana performances.

"The Unit," 7 p.m., CBS. An effort to snatch a defecting scientist turns iffy when Kim has a dream similar to the plan.

"Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal," 7 p.m., Lifetime. A new coach (Jenna Dewan) arrives at a school where five flashy cheerleaders seem to have no restrictions. Soon, lots of loud, angry things happen. The story (based on real events) is interesting, but Dewan lacks believability and the script lacks variety. Even with all that cheerleading, there's no hint of zest or fun.