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TV Junkie: Thursday
NY Times, the paper of record, says that Tivo has struck a deal with DirecTV so that subscribers will be able to record programs in HD on a new recorder made by Tivo. Other than the coolness factor, what should be noted is that Tivo will now be the recorder of choice for DirectTV, Comcast, and Cox - and people were saying Tivo was gonna disappear.
TV tonight has more of McSame and the "Gong Show" and "Reality Bites Back" finales on Comedy Central. Late night TV is a little weak for some reason.
4:00pm-10:00pm The Republican National Convention MSNBC - McCain speaks and closes convention. Four More Years! Four More Years!
8:00pm Kitchen Nightmares FOX - Two-Hour Season Premiere.