What to Watch…Thursday, July 10, 2008

Is it Thursday…already? It’s about 5:30am so I’m lucky I know my own name forget about what day of the week it is.  But it is indeed Thursday and that means a variety of television programs for your viewing pleasure.

So You Think You Can Dance | 9pm on Fox
Two more dancers are going home tonight to being the competition from 12 to the top 10.  I’m not betting woman, ok I am, and I’m putting all my chips on Thayne and Comfort going home tonight. I’m also betting that Cat Deely will strut out in some fabulous number and make me question my sexuality.  I love you Cat Deely!

Greatest American Dog | 8pm on CBS
The series begins with 12 dog owners, along with their pets, moving in together and competing in their first challenge. Later, the judges eliminate one dog and its owner from the competition. [GMMR: I have NO desire to watch this show, but I listed it as an excuse to share these adorable pictures of my 2 favorite dogs, Riley Milo –  and to pimp my friend’s dogwear company, Mascot. If you’re a dog owner definitely check them out!]

Last Comic Standing | 8:00pm on NBC
The 12 stand-up finalists must prove their quick-wittedness in a boxing ring. There, the comic hopefuls square off in three lightning rounds featuring punchy one-liners, zingers, disses and comebacks. Also: a Top 10 ranking of the series’ best jokes.

The Bill Engvall Show | 9pm on TBS
“Susan’s Best Friend”
Following a difficult divorce, Susan’s best friend decides to visit the family for a few days, but her big personality and adventurous spirit make Bill and Susan feel like they’ve lost their spark, so they decide to find it again with Salsa dancing.

My Boys | 9:30pm on TBS
“Take My Work Wife, Please”
Andy goes out of his way to prove he’s not having an affair with a woman at work; Bobby’s family gets in the way of his wedding; Kenny keeps on winning despite all the odds; everyone picks out references to themselves in Stephanie’s book.

Burn Notice | 10pm on USA |Season Premiere

Returning for a second season, BURN NOTICE finds Michael on a dangerous new mission that could give him clues about what or whom he is up against regarding his burn notice. Without money but with the help of Sam & Fiona, he continues to help those less fortunate while struggling to put his life back together. Something that doesn’t get any easier when Carla, (Tricia Helfer of “Battlestar Gallactica”), the woman who may be behind Michael’s “burn notice” keeps calling in favors.

Kathy Griffin: My Life of the D-List | 10pm on Bravo
Kathy is having trouble getting the press to publicize that her Madison Garden show is sold out, so she decides to get the reporters to notice her by becoming ordained and serving as a minister during a Jewish couple’s wedding.

Swingtown | 10pm on CBS
“Friends with Benefits”
Tom gets jealous when Trina meets up with her high-school sweetheart; Susan attends a ladies’ luncheon to help promote Bruce’s career, but it’s Janet who makes the biggest impression at the gathering.

Hopkins | 10pm on ABC
A woman from a rural background adjusts to working in an ER in an urban hospital; a Bermudan teen in need of a heart transplant drives the staff crazy by refusing to stay in his bed; a heart surgeon and his wife try to repair their troubled marriage.

Late Night TV…

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS: Paris Hilton, Steve Wyrick, Panic at the Disco (R 5/8/08)
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Kathy Griffin, Adam Carolla, Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: James Harding (R 6/24/08)
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central: Barbara Ehrenreich (R 6/23/08)
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Mark McGrath, Billy Gardell, Jenn Browne, Chris Franjola (R)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: Regis Philbin, Sharon Osborne, Lil Wayne (R 6/20/08)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Valerie Bertinelli, Paulina Porizkova, Estelle (R 5/19/08)
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC: Ed Helms, Pilobolus
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC: Aviva Yael, the Game (R 6/18/08)

Seriously, there’s a lot to watch tonight. What to watch? Hmmm. I say…watch it all!