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"Saving Grace" on TNT at 10pm
"Saving Grace" on TNT at 10pm With the dismal TV offerings we have in this schlumpy season, we can't believe how happy we were to see the return last night, of that perennial curmudgeon, Anthony Bourdain. "No Reservations" was excellent and we're looking forwards to the rest of the season. Have you been pleasantly surprised by a show lately? Let us in on your discovery because we're desperate.
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In awards show news, Russell Brand will be hosting the MTV Video Music Awards on September 13th and Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting the Emmys on September 20th - LAist hopes to be at both of these events so look for our coverage.
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Check out "The Daily Show" tonight as we have a USC professor as a guest, and check out Letterman who has a very strong lineup.The TV Junkie Plan: "Better Off Ted", "Saving Grace", "The Daily Show", Letterman, Ferguson, Tour de France
9:00pm Big Brother 11 CBS - The nomination ceremony and the food competition are held.
9:00pm Nova scienceNOW PBS/KCET - Two drugs may help children with muscular dystrophy or the elderly; paleontologist George Poinar; astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz; northern lights.
Every two years, Desert X presents site-specific outdoor installations throughout the Coachella Valley. Two Los Angeles artists have new work on display.
