Sunday, April 30, 2023

What's On Tonight (Monday): Who will be the Idol of Americans?

 

Courtesy New York Post.

Tonight's Top Pick, mostly because I'm still trying to recognize everyone, is American Idol. The show's actually going to air only one more Monday night episode after this one this season, on May 15.


While I continue waiting a lifetime for a moment like this, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, May 1. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Casa Grande, 12:01 a.m., Freevee. Series premiere. "Bilingual limited series that follows the tales of California's hardworking, often undocumented migrant workforce, as well as the wealthy landowners in Northern California." Five episodes available.

Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "Aaron Carter was just 9 years old when he opened for The Backstreet Boys and within a few short years had become an international star with hit songs like 'I Want Candy.' Dubbed 'The Little Prince of Pop,' he was a mainstay on red carpets and in tabloids, Hollywood royalty, alongside famous older brother Nick Carter. Famous by 9 and struggling by 20, the teen sensation would fall amidst family turmoil, mental health struggles and a long addiction that ultimately took his life in November 2022. What does Carter's story tell us about how an industry treats child stars and the compounding effects of mental health, addiction and fame?"


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. "TV history on the auction block in Dallas," skin cancer information with Dr. Natalie Azar, how to save on one's electric bill as summer approaches, College Decision Day and the start of Broadway Week with a performance from Camelot. Later, skin care myths with Dr. Angela Lamb, Luke Saunders and Farmer's Fridge Salads, Edie Falco (Bupkis), personal trainer Stephanie Mansour and what to watch. After, Hoda and Jenna are at Jazz Fest, New Orleans, with John Goodman and Trombone Shorty.

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Judy Greer (White House Plumbers) and dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman.

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Meghan Trainor (Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie) and Leona Lewis (Jane, featuring "One Step Closer.").

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Chita Rivera (Chita: A Memoir), a performance from Broadway's Dancin' and Shannon Cohn (Below the Belt) discusses endometriosis.

Dr. Phil, times and stations vary. "My Husband Murdered His Fiancée."


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, 7 p.m., HBO Family.
Taken 3, 7:05 p.m., HBO.
Never Been Kissed, 7:09 p.m., StarzEncore.
Suite Francaise, 7:12 p.m., MoreMax.
Ford v Ferrari, 7:30 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:40 p.m.


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8 P.M.
American Idol, ABC. 2 hours. "Judge's Song Contest." "The judge's song contest returns as the judges each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the top seven."

The Voice, NBC. 2 hours. "The Playoffs Premiere." "The playoffs are back, further bolstering the competition following the knockouts. The 10 artists remaining across Team Chance and Team Blake hold nothing back as tough decisions are made when Blake and Chance can each advance only two artists."

9-1-1, FOX. "Lost & Found." "The 118 race to rescue two roommates desperately trying to find a needle in a haystack at a landfill, and help a woman whose nightmare dream suddenly becomes a painful reality. Athena and Maddie team up to find a missing boy in a crowded mall."

All American, The CW. "This Is How We Do It." "Spencer is challenged to try and bring the team together. Asher and Jaymee are ready to share their news but not everyone is supportive. Coop stumbles on new challenges in class. Olivia learns that Jayden Davis stirred up more than the football team."

The Neighborhood, CBS. "Welcome to the New Do." "With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina's hairdresser for an important work event. Malcolm discovers a connection with his new professor."

Bob Hearts Abishola, CBS. "Keep That Under Your Gele." "When Bob asks for space from his ever-present mother, Dottie doesn't take it well. Kofo attempts to enjoy the luxuries of living alone, but his new landlord, Tunde, overstays his welcome."

Antiques Roadshow, PBS. "Shelburne Museum Hour 2." "Women's Rolex gold and diamond bracelet watch, American Girl Barbie and wardrobe circa 1965 and schoolgirl needlework circa 1740."

NHL Hockey, ESPNNew York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils.

Movie Night!
Cast Away, AMC.
Little Miss Sunshine, Cinemax.
X-Men: Apocalypse, 8:11 p.m., Syfy.


9 P.M.
White House Plumbers, HBO. Series premiere. "The Beverly Hills Burglary." "E Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and G Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux) are tasked with investigating the Pentagon Papers leak." Costarring Domhnall Gleeson, Lena Headey, Kiernan Shipka, Judy Greer, Kathleen Turner, Gary Cole, F. Murray Abraham and various others. One episode per week through May 29.

A Small Light, Lifetime/NGC. Premiere, 150 mins. "Pilot" and "Welcome to Switzerland." "Miep, a young, carefree secretary, agrees to hide Otto Frank and his family from the Nazis." Later, "With the Frank family secure, Miep's Jewish dentist asks if she knows of a place where he can hide."

The Kardashians: Billion Dollar Dynasty, 9:30 p.m., E! Series premiere. "The Kardashians lead the way in harnessing social media to make stunning profits that turn them into business moguls. They go from controversy to controversy, from breaking the internet to blackfishing, but their fame and power only grows."

NCIS, CBS. "In the Spotlight." "Agent Knight goes viral for saving a mother and child from a potentially fatal car accident."

Fantasy Island, FOX. "Girlboss, Interrupted." "The island gives single mom Courtney (Katie Leclerc) the ability to read minds in order to impress her charismatic boss (Lauren Gaw). Roarke is worried that Ruby is becoming more and more distant and enlists Javier to help."

Movie Night!
Friday, BET.
On Sacred Ground, Starz.
Hollywood Shuffle, 9:45 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.


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10 P.M.
The Good Doctor, ABC. Season finale. "Love's Labor." "Shaun and Lea head to the delivery room and everyone from the hospital is there, except for one very important person. A tragic accident involving Drs. Perez and Kalu pulls everyone away, including Dr. Murphy."

NCIS: Hawai'i, CBS. "Cabin Fever." "After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send Ernie into the habitat to investigate alone."

Independent Lens, PBS. "Matter of Mind: My ALS." "Three people face different paths as they live with the progressively debilitating illness ALS -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."

American Dad!, TBS. "Stretched Thin." "When Jeff finds out that the family thinks he makes terrible decisions, he decides to take a job selling stretchy leggings to prove them wrong."

That's My Jam, NBC. "Jimmy Fallon invites Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin and WWE stars Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Alexa Bliss to compete in a series of music, dance and trivia games and musical performances, including the new game 'Bop Quiz.'"

NBA Basketball, TNT. Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Robert Blake, Rich Hall and Richard Guindon are the guests on this May 3, 1984 episode.

Movie Night!
Spider-Man: Homecoming, FX. Also airing at 7 p.m.
Evan Almighty, 10:50 p.m., HBO2.
Racer and the Jailbird, 10:57 p.m., MoreMax.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Dulcé Sloan.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Rosie O'Donnell and SUGA.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. James Marsden, Joy Oladokun and Nicolas Cage, who takes the "Colbert Questionert."
Jimmy Kimmel Live, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Charlie Day, Padma Lakshmi and Bebe Rexha.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Chance the Rapper, Parker Posey and sitting in with the 8G Band, Tanner Wayne.


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LATE NIGHT PICK
Carrie, 1:30 a.m., Showtime. 1976 version.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, IMDB, Google, Interbridge and TV Everyday.

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