Sunday, June 18, 2023

What's On Tonight (Monday): A thoughtful Juneteenth to you all

 

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Today's Top Pick is Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, airing on both CNN and OWN at 8. It's one of several culturally relevant specials airing these evening.


Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, June 19. All times are EST.


STREAMING/PRE-PRIMETIME
Take Care of Maya, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "When 10-year-old Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in 2016, nothing could have prepared her or her family for what they were about to go through. As the medical team tried to understand her rare illness, they began to question the basic truths that bound the Kowalskis together. Suddenly, Maya was in state custody – despite two parents who were desperate to bring their daughter home. The story of the Kowalski family – as told in their own words – will change the way you look at children’s healthcare forever."

2023 Men's College World Series, 7 p.m., ESPN. Game 8, from Omaha, Nebraska.

You Are Here, 7 p.m., AMC. Premiere. "Savannah" and "Philly." "Colman Domingo travels to Savannah, Ga., to celebrate the end of Fear the Walking Dead with friend and co-star Kim Dickens, and confronts his complicated feelings about the South with a trip to Wormsloe Plantation." Later, "Colman Domingo visits his hometown of Philadelphia where he straps on his roller skates and grabs a cheese steak with old friends, chats with Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames, and has an emotional family reunion." Two episodes airing.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES (Talkin' 'Bout Talk returns in September.)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, 7:22 p.m., Starz.
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, 7:25 p.m., MoreMax.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 7:31 p.m., Syfy.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure, 7:35 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:25 p.m.
Pitch Perfect, 7:59 p.m., AMC.


Courtesy YouTube.


8 P.M.
Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, CNN/OWN. 3 hours. "Popular African American artists come together for the annual celebration of a holiday that marks the end of slavery in the U.S." From Las Vegas.

Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture, E! Premiere, 2 hours. "Music" and "Television." "Black music has always been the heartbeat of America. From the soulful era of Motown to the artistry of pop star royalty and more than 50 years of hip-hop." Later, "A look at the Black experience on TV through shows like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, Scandal, Insecure, Pose and Abbott Elementary." Two episodes airing, finale is tomorrow.

Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White, Bounce. Premiere. "Honoring the extraordinary Xernona Clayton- civil rights icon, broadcaster and African American pioneer who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King and Ted Turner."

The Rising, The CW. "Episode 4." "Having sensed a supernatural presence, Neve wants to find if there are others like her. She ventures to the woods with Alex to investigate a local myth with terrifying consequences and new evidence."

American Ninja Warrior, NBC. "Qualifiers 4." "Qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles on the world's most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle The Cubes makes its debut, and the final spot in the semifinals for each round will be determined by all-new head-to-head runoff races."

Stars on Mars, FOX. "Fire in the Hole." "The 10 remaining contestants brave the elements of the Martian desert to find out who has what it takes to survive when an unexpected fire breaks out in the hab. The assigned mission commander determines who is at risk of being extracted."

Movie Night!
Iron Man 2, FX. Encore at 10:30 p.m.
The Full Monty, Cinemax.
Do the Right Thing, TCM.
Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders, 8:15 p.m., Showtime Extreme.
Long Shot, 8:50 p.m., HBO2.


9 P.M.
The Great American Recipe, PBS. Second season premiere. "A new group of home cooks compete to win The Great American Recipe. The cooks prepare dishes that define them as well as a recipe that showcases their geographical region."

Barons, The CW. "Lazy Susan." "Buddy and Hunter make Trotter an offer he can't refuse to launch LightWave in the U.S."

Crime Scene Kitchen, FOX. "Self-Taught: Not So Simple." "The self-taught bakers investigate a twist on an all-time favorite sweet treat during the safety bake round. In the elimination round, the remaining bakers must figure out the correct dessert to make to avoid elimination."

The Wall, NBC. "Rachel and Chris." "Engaged couple Rachel and Chris from Loveland, Colo., take on the heat and contend for a chance to win big on the wall."

Pickleball, ESPN2. Major League Pickleball: Season One Championship.

Movie Night!
The Hate U Give, BET.
MacGruber, StarzEncore.
Easy A, MTV2.
The Animal, 9:04 p.m., HBO Family.
The Heat, 9:50 p.m., HBO Signature.


Courtesy YouTube.


10 P.M.
Hip-Hop at 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections, ABC. A Soul of a Nation presentation. "A celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, featuring thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry. A look at the history of hip-hop, its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years."

Cruel Summer, Freeform. "Springing A Leak." "In summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wishes to help but is met with resistance from Megan."

Weakest Link, NBC. "I Appreciate the Petty." "A tattoo artist, a rabbi and an elementary school teacher try to outlast their teammates in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all trivia competition in hopes of winning $1 million."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Hulk Hogan, Brooke Shields and George Miller are the guests on this June 15, 1982 episode.

Movie Night!
The Inspection, Sho2.
Old School, 10:05 p.m., Paramount.
Full Metal Jacket, 10:40 p.m., Showcase.
Fire Island, 10:45 p.m., Showtime.
Panama, 10:45 p.m., The Movie Channel.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Creed II, 12:30 a.m., TNT. Also at 7 p.m.


Courtesy YouTube.


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

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