TOMMY LEE: Paul Drinkwater

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Tommy Lee Goes to College

Network NBC

Premiere Tuesday, Aug. 9, 9:30-10 p.m.

Premise Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee enrolls in classes at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Wacky high jinks ensue (natch).

Influences MTV's Made, The Simple Life, This Is Spinal Tap

Cringe Factor We're keeping our fingers crossed that Tommy's ''hot tutor'' doesn't turn out to be his reported new canoodling partner, Tara Reid.

Long-Term Prognosis A debut this late in the summer is usually a bad sign, but if Lee truly immerses himself in Econ 101 and such, this could be a fascinating renovation project.