THURSDAY
SEASON PREMIERE
8-9PM
Survivor: Guatemala (CBS) Despite the utter lack of originality in the
casting department (you've got your old dude, your wacky biddy, a couple
of Ivy Leaguers, and a whole gaggle of hotties with washboard abs), I
have to tune in this season if for no other reason than to root for
Morgan, who in real life is a magician's assistant. Who admits to that
on national TV?
8-9PM Smallville (The WB, TV-PG- V) The creepy school photographer wants high school to last forever. My mustard-colored suede boots and Jewfro would be thrilled. (R)
9-CONCLUSIONPM Presidential Press Conference (All Major Broadcast Networks) President Bush responds to questions about his administration's reaction to Hurricane Katrina.
9-11PM Primetime (ABC) Stepfamilies? Turns out not as functional as the Bradys. But about as functional as Oliver.
9-11PM* The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (PBS, TV-PG-LV) Cicely Tyson is perfection in this Emmy-winning classic, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. *check local listings
9:59-10:59PM ER (NBC, TV-14) It's Dr. Carter's very last shift. Again. 'Cause it's a rerun. (R)
SERIES PREMIERE
10:30-11PM
The Showbiz Show With David Spade (Comedy Central)
Comedian David Spade cracks jokes about career-stalled, overexposed, or otherwise played out celebrities. You know what they say about people in glass houses…
