The Remote Patrol: 3/30: Yes, but it's pronounced Poo-ket...
Thomas Heald, Esquire
by Thomas Allen Heald, Just another Manic Monday
All times Eastern, for PBS programs, check local listings
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TOM'S TOTALLY TWISTED TV TRIVIA THINGY
Models and Chefs aren't the only ones with a "Top" reality series. Which
of the following is currently somewhere on cable?
A) "Top Bartender"
B) "Top Cabbie"
C) "Top Sniper"
D) "Top Teacher"
E) "Top Welder"
The answer when next we meet. Or not.
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8 p.m.
Mos Def is one bed over from "HOUSE" (Fox) and the good doc recognizes
that Def, while paralyzed isn't Def, dumb, and blind.
A jealous Penny hates the new neighbor on "THE BIG BANG THEORY" (CBS).
"GOSSIP GIRL" (CW) has a super sweet 16 thanks to the government bailout.
The Cylons invade "CHUCK" (NBC) on The Wheel of Unnecessary Guest Stars.
8:30 p.m.
"HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER" (CBS) gets childish as Ted comes up with a list
of things they all should be too grown up for and Barney deciding it's a
bucket list he can accomplish in a single day.
9 p.m.
"JONESTOWN: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PEOPLES TEMPLE" (PBS) brought to you
by Flavor-Aid, Proud That You Think It Was Kool Aid.
Katie learns from a tarot card reader she's already met the love of her
life on "The Ex List" ... er ... "ROOMMATES" (ABC Family).
Ben hits the button that sends the island back in time on "HEROES" (NBC).
9:40 p.m.
Hosts bond (or are contractually obligated to appear together for cross
promotion) on "THE F WORD MEETS TOP GEAR" (BBC America). Like when Tim
Gunn unexpectedly visits "The Biggest Loser."
10 p.m.
A city councilman is carpet bagged on "CASTLE" (ABC).
"MEDIUM" (NBC) can now tell when someone is lying .... how Tim Roth of her.
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QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS
How much does the "Wheel of Fortune" weigh? More than you'd think.
With the spinning mechanism underneath, it tops out at ... 4,000 pounds.
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