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TV Junkie: The Premiere of Demetri Martin's 'Important Things With Demetri Martin'
Last week we went to a sneak preview of Demetri Martin's new show on Comedy Central, "Important Things With Demetri Martin", which premiere's tonight at 10:30pm. The show has been in the works since last Spring so we are happy to see it make it on air.
Fans of Demetri Martin who have been limited to watching his specials rerun on Comedy Central, a few appearances on late night television, and a great cameo in last season's "Flight of the Conchords" will be elated with "Important Things". The show is an eclectic mish mash of sketches, bizarre and random on location video bits, and Martin's now iconic "presentations". There's enough of a mix for even those not-yet-enamored with Martin to give him a chance or two.
The TV Junkie Plan: "Top Chef", "Lost", "Damages"(hey we've seen "Important Things" already!), Letterman, Ferguson
8:00pm American Idol FOX - Hollywood Round No. 4
8:00pm The New Adventures of Old Christine CBS - Christine tries to prove herself after Matthew and Barb move out.
8:00pm Top Chef Bravo - The final five chefs pull out all the stops in an effort to impress the judges before the finale.
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9:00pm Lost ABC - Locke tries to end the island's increasingly violent movements through time.
9:00pm The Chaser's War on Everything G4 - Cheap child care and then some
9:00pm Looking for Lincoln PBS/KCET - Henry Louis Gates Jr. investigates myths surrounding Abraham Lincoln.
9:00pm Life NBC - A lead singer of a heavy metal cover band is suffocated to death; Crews discovers that his father's wedding has been called off.
10:00pm Damages FX - Convinced that she knows who is responsible for Christine's murder, Patty uses the media to wage war
10:00pm Tyler Perry's House of Payne TBS - Tyler Perry is back! Now where is Mike Birbiglia's series
10:00pm Life on Mars ABC - Sam and Chris experience the rock-and-roll lifestyle
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10:30pm Important Things With Demetri Martin Comedy Central - Series Premiere.
11:35pm Late Show With David Letterman CBS - Actor Joaquin Phoenix; the cover model for the 2009 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition; Anthony Hamilton performs.
12:35am Late Night With Conan O'Brien NBC - TV show host Jimmy Fallon.
12:35am The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson CBS - Comic Steve Coogan; actress Connie Britton.
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