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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

Kathy Griffin's latest stand-up special for Bravo was taped at the Chicago Theatre.

AP LIBRARY PHOTO | Feb. 13, 2004

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TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell," 7 p.m., Bravo. This hour, which includes Griffin's account of her Emmy brouhaha, is typical Griffin — impolite, inconsiderate, uncensored and (sometimes) wildly funny.

"30 Rock," 7:30 p.m., NBC. Tracy is supposed to do community service, coaching Little League baseball. Then Jack gets involved, George Steinbrenner-style. He showers the team with money and fires the coach.

OF NOTE

"A Boy Named Charlie Brown" (1969), 6 p.m., ABC Family. The first of the "Peanuts" movies was unassuming and pleasant, putting the fretful Charlie Brown into a spelling bee. It makes sense to see it now, when there's fresh attention to the late Charles Schulz and his cartoon characters.

"Ugly Betty," 7 p.m., ABC. The "sweeps" period, when ratings are extra-important, has just ended and the avalanche of reruns begins. This goes back to early in the season: Betty tries to forget Henry, Amanda is bitter that Fey is her real mom; also, Wilhelmina schemes.

"My Name is Earl," 7 p.m., NBC. With Joy's help, Earl must give a prisoner the prom that he missed.

"Grey's Anatomy," 8 p.m., ABC. After starting a two-parter last week, the show slides into reruns. We're back to the start of the season, with Cristina looking for Burke and Derek looking for someone new, after Meredith. George reluctantly starts repeating his residency, with a new group that includes Meredith's half-sister.

"The Office," 8 p.m., NBC. Here's another start-of-the-season rerun. Michael is back from his island vacation and retains his relaxed view - briefly.

"Scrubs," 8:31 p.m., NBC. As fatherhood nears, J.D. tries to be an adult. Meanwhile, a birthday party for Dr. Kelso has major repercussions.

"Without a Trace," 9 p.m., CBS. This reruns the season-opener, in which a Sudanese boy, adopted by a celebrity couple, has disappeared.

"ER," 9:01 p.m., NBC. Kovac's brother visits, making Abby feel crowded.