Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, January 4, 2009

You certainly can’t complain that there’s nothing to watch on TV tonight.  You’ve got to love a Sunday night with choices.  The scripted shows are starting to return and some of the winter newbies are hitting the scene.  Get the TiVos ready.

What will YOU be watching?

Saturday Night Live Sports Extra | 8pm on NBC
A compilation of sports-themed comedy skits from the late-night laugher’s three decades of shows. [GMMR: There’s been many great sports figures on SNL through the years. Most notable in my mind are Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Here’s to hoping we’ll see Brady sexually harassing co-workers in his unmentionables. And if you don’t know what skit I’m talking about then you’re probably very confused right about now.]

Superstars of Dance | 9pm on NBC
Series premiere: Performers from Argentina, Australia. China, India, Ireland, Russia, South Africa and the United States showcase their native dance styles. Michael Flatley and Susan Castillo host. [GMMR: This show is from Nigel Lythgoe who created SYTYCD.  That alone means I have to give it a looksy.]

Desperate Housewives | 9pm on ABC
“Home is the Place”
A competition begins when Bree meets Andrew’s future mother-in-law; Susan spends time with Lee; Edie grows tired of Dave as he continues to behave strangely. [GMMR: Wait, does Susan have yet another man? Have these women been tested? ]

Brothers & Sisters | 10pm on ABC
” A Father Dreams”
A health crisis causes an emotional confrontation between Tommy and Kevin; Justin decides to leave the nest. [GMMR: I wonder if the health crisis is going to be an eroding liver from all the booze the Walker’s imbibe.]

The Unit | 10pm CBS
“Bad Beat”
Jonas plays a game of baccarat to win back the services of a CIA spy who went to the other side — and to get court-martial charges against Bridget Sullivan dismissed. [GMMR: I should tune into this show once in a while if only to get a Noel Crane fix.]

Also playing…

• Millions Dollar Password | 8pm on CBS: Celebrities Craig Ferguson and Serena Williams try to help contestants win money.

• 24: Redemption | 8pm on FOX: Jack Bauer tries to prevent an African warlord from recruiting children for his militia.

• Cold Case | 9pm on CBS: Rush and the team reopen the case of an auto mechanic who was murdered after winning $8 million in the state lottery; Valens discovers there might be a problem with his relationship with Frankie.

GMMR’s Useless Tidbit of the Day…

“The penculine titmouse of Africa builds its home in such a sturdy manner that Masai tribesmen use its nests for purses and carry cases.”