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Posted on: Friday, April 15, 2005
Tube Notes
By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service
Tonight's Must-See
"Sheer Dallas" debut, 10 p.m., TLC. At the Miss Dallas County pageant, a contestant is asked an easy question: "What makes you most proud of the state of Texas?" She could have discussed the state's rich tapestry of music or literature. She could have invoked its can-do cowboy spirit. Instead, she said: "I have to say the size. We are one of the biggest states and have one of the largest populations and I think that's just amazing."
If this amuses you, you'll enjoy this reality show set amid Dallas' wealthy and well-known and narrated by Larry Hagman. It depicts a land where the 1980s never ended. Many Americans reverted to flat hair and drab colors but the people shown here prefer big and brassy. Realtor Carolyn Shamis is 62 but works to look half that age. She drives exotic cars and wears fancy gowns while selling mansions. Billy Scoggins is mocked for being a handsome heterosexual in an upscale hair salon. He challenges a colleague to lose weight. We see them tonight as they prepare for the pageant. One contestant worries about the facial reactions of judges. She doesn't know that one judge's face is frozen by a recent botox injection.
Of Note
"Joan of Arcadia," 7 p.m., CBS. Joan is still upset at Adam for cheating on her with Bonnie. Now Adam wants Joan's support but she's reluctant.
"8 Simple Rules," 7 p.m., ABC. First is the season's final episode with Cate (Katey Sagal) admitting she's dating the school principal (Adam Arkin). Then there's a rerun with C.J. (David Spade) trying to date two women on Valentine's Day.
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001), 8 p.m., Disney Channel. The first half-hour of this beloved fantasy tale is magical as a mistreated lad learns of a special fate and powers. Things slow down for a while, with too much detail stuffed in, but this still emerges as a grand romp.
"Less than Perfect," 8:30 p.m., ABC. In the season finale, a surprise birthday party for Carl turns into a surprise wedding.
"Law & Order: Trial by Jury," 9 p.m., NBC. This wraps up a crossover that began Wednesday on "Law & Order." The murder of a young lawyer, who had been having sex with many of her colleagues at the law firm, led to a complex investigation. Green (Jesse L. Martin) was shot while transporting a witness. Now Fontana (Dennis Farina) pursues the case with Kibre (Bebe Neuwirth) prosecuting. They face a crisis that endangers her career.
See, this writer makes a note to have people watch it.
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