Tube Notes
By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service
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TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE
Basketball, noon, CBS.
This is college basketball at its best, with the NCAA tournament down to its final four. First, Ohio State — having survived near-upsets — faces Georgetown, fresh from its come-from-behind win over North Carolina. Then — at about 8:47 p.m. — is a rematch of last year's title game. Florida (last year's champ) plays UCLA (the frequent champ). That sets up the championship game Monday. Meanwhile, the women have their final four on Sunday and the championship game Tuesday.
"Kids Choice Awards," 5 p.m., Nickelodeon. Loud and live, this special tends to stir up fun. This year, there will be music by Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani, plus appearances by Will Ferrell, Nicole Kidman, Queen Latifah, Hilary Duff, Nelly, Masi Oka and more. Nickelodeon also says there will be a world-record sliming of some celebrity. It isn't saying more, except that this part will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will involve bungee jumping.
OF NOTE
"Spirited Away" (2002), 4 p.m., Cartoon Network. A lonely little girl wanders into what seems like a tourist town - but turns out to be a place for spirits, good and bad. This was beautifully crafted by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, then dubbed into English, with Suzanne Pleshette, Michael Chiklis and more.
"Law & Order," 8 p.m., NBC. The victim and the suspects in this rerun are linked to a batch of tapes called "Babes Behaving Badly." A woman complains about being taped; soon, one of the men involved has been found dead.
Robin Hood," 2 p.m. BBC America; and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)," 10 p.m., ABC Family. The classic Hood tale keeps coming back. First, catch a new episode of the so-so BBC series; this one centers on the Nottingham Fair. Then switch channels to the Mel Brooks movie, which is inconsistent, but has some great moments. Cary Elwes stars.
"Law & Order: Criminal Intent," 9 p.m., NBC. Doris Roberts plays a prominent socialite in this rerun. When her granddaughter is killed, the investigation dislodges some family secrets.
"This Film is Not Yet Rated," 8:30 p.m., Independent Film Channel. When this documentary stays on track, it's a smart look at the movie ratings system and its possible biases — violence over sex, big studios over small ones. At times, however, the movie wanders off in a long and pointless effort to know all the names of the raters. During those points, you might want to catch a snack.
"Saturday Night Live," 10:30 p.m., NBC. Rainn Wilson, the witty actor who plays Dwight in "The Office" is guest host in this rerun, with music by Arcade Fire.