Monday, September 16, 2024

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): The lady's got Potential

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the series premiere of High Potential, Kaitlin Olson's new vehicle. It's a 10 p.m. EST Tuesday drama on ABC. Eventual network staple? Four-year flop? Immediate failure? It can go any way.


While I pour one out for Forever, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Sept. 17. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Child Star, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "Explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world's most well-known former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century. First-time filmmaker and former child star Demi Lovato sits down with iconic former child stars such as Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Alyson Stoner, and more, to reflect on their personal experiences working in the entertainment industry in never-before-heard stories. Together they take a look at the next generation of child actors and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape."

Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Premiere. "Directed by Jeff Tremaine (jackass, The Dirt), the three-part series showcases the notoriously wild '80s hard rock phenomenon and features interviews with those who lived it, including Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave "Snake" Sabo and Riki Rachtman, along with Corey Taylor and Steve-O, among many others." Three episodes available.

Deon Cole: Ok, Mister, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "From the telltale signs of aging to bedroom mishaps and dating deal-breakers, Deon Cole spins comedy gold in this playfully candid special."

Only Murders in the Building, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "The Stunt Man." "Charles, Oliver & Mabel delve into the particular universe of stunt people. They encounter a suspect with an incredibly ... familiar ... face."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, followed by ABC News correspondent Will Reeve and siblings Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve (Super/Man), Dolly Parton and sister Rachel Parton George (Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals), Ashley Park (Emily in Paris), a Dancing With the Stars preview, and Eva Mendes (Desi, Mami and the Never-Ending Worries). Later, cyclist brothers Justin and Cory Williams, who work to promote diversity, entrepreneur Jarek Tadla talks about mental health and Suicide Prevention Month, and health news.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Dolly Partion and Rachel Parton George, plus Sebastian Maniscalco (the "It Ain't Right" tour).

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Marlon Wayans (the "Wild Child" tour), 5-year-old drill team captain Kenzley Reign, and 8-year-old English twins Marnie and Mylah Green.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
Women's College Volleyball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Florida State vs. Florida.
MLB Baseball, 7:30 p.m., TBS. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Baseball, 7:30 p.m., Bally. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals.


8 P.M. (CBS has reruns of the FBI series all night. The CW has reruns of The Conners all night. PBS has a rerun of Finding Your Roots.)
Dancing with the Stars, ABC/Disney+. 33rd season premiere, 2 hours. Premiere performances include Anna Delvey & Ezra Sosa's cha-cha-cha to "Espresso," Tori Spelling & Pasha Pashkov's foxtrot to "Trustfall," and Reginald VelJohnson & Emma Slater's salsa to "Motownphilly."

Beat Shazam, FOX. Seventh season finale, 2 hours. "Hero vs. Hero" and "Sibling Smackdown." "Teams of 911 operators, firefighters and cardiac arrest specialists face off for a life-changing payday." Later, "Three pairs of siblings each put their rivalries aside to team up for a shot at a million-dollar jackpot."

America's Got Talent, NBC. 2 hours. "Finale Performances." "The top 10 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America." Season finale next week.

Women's College Volleyball, Big10. Marquette vs. Wisconsin.

Curling, CBS Sports Network. Everest North American Club Championship, from Layfayette, Colorado.

Movie Night!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Indieplex.


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9 P.M.
American Masters, PBS. 2 hours. "Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined." "The work of author Julia Alvarez spans multiple genres and audiences, ranging from nonfiction and poetry to books for children and young adults and literary novels."

30 for 30, ESPN. 90 minutes. "Stolen Gold." "The true story of Ramón Torres & the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team's dramatic journey to Paralympic gold in 2000."

Stopping the Steal, HBO. 92 minutes. "An inside account of President Trump's challenge to the results of the 2020 presidential election as told by former White House staff and appointees."

House of Payne, BET. "The Chicken or the Egg." "Curtis searches for reasonably priced eggs in the middle of a city-wide egg shortage. Lisa attempts to gain professional work experience by going to work with the Paynes."

Assisted Living, 9:30 p.m., BET. "Dying For Love." "Cora has been contacted by an old crush from high school who shows up, and to her surprise, he proposes. Leah gets concerned when Jeremy starts coming home later than usual and spending time with single friends she's never met."

MLB Baseball, 9:30 p.m., TruTV. Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres.

Movie Night!
Speed, StarzEncore Suspense.


10 P.M. (NBC has a rerun of Password.)
High Potential, ABC. Series premiere. "Pilot." "A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit."

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, FX. Series premiere, 132 minutes. "If It's to Be" and "Consequences, With Extreme Prejudice." "Young Aaron (Josh Rivera) grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career. When tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands." Later, "Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it. He learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset." Encore at 12:12 a.m. After tonight, one new episode weekly through Tuesday, Nov. 12.

WNBA Basketball, 10:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Sherri Shepherd and Rachel Maddow.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Bob Newhart, Saundra Santiago, and Teresa Ganzel are the guests on this Sept. 17, 1986, episode.

Movie Night!
Leap of Faith, 10:03 p.m., HBO Comedy.


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LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Colin Farrell, Lily Collins, Mike Shinoda and Linkin Park.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Jeremy Strong and Dr. Francis Collins.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. George Clooney, Kaitlin Olson, and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Brian Tyree Henry and Ms. Pat.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Atsuko Okatsuka, Dylan Adler, and Reggie Watts.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Aliens, 11:41 p.m., Action Max.


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

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