NASCAR Cup Series: Geico 500
FOX, 3 p.m. Live
Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott and other top NASCAR Cup Series stars are in Alabama for the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Hollywood Game Night: "Bill Nye the Game Night Guy"
NBC, 7 p.m.
Bill Nye, Bobby Moynihan, Amber Riley, Fortune Feimster, Miranda Cosgrove and Adam Pally compete in hilarious party games. Host Jane Lynch introduces a new game, Move N' Groove, as two contestants vie for a $25,000 grand prize.
John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day
ABC, 8 p.m.
John Legend, father of two and EGOT winner, invites us to a celebration of dads with a one-hour variety special that will be a tribute to fathers everywhere and blend live musical performances with some much-needed levity and touching moments, and plenty of surprises. Legend will perform material from his highly anticipated new album, and some of his celebrity friends — and fellow dads — will join in for a hilarious "Fatherly Feud" game.
The Top Ten Revealed: "MORE Hits That Were Covers"
AXS TV, 8 p.m.
It's the return of a countdown that looks back at the most notable cover songs that became hits.
United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes
CBS, 8 p.m.
Singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. hosts this two-hour special event celebrating essential workers across America. Connick and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia Connick, take a road trip in an RV to thank and celebrate essential workers who risk their own lives on a daily basis to keep us safe. Sandra Bullock, Drew Brees, Queen Latifah, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey and Renée Zellweger will deliver surprise messages to America's unsung heroes. Musical performances include Connick, Jon Batiste, Andra Day, John Fogerty, Jamie Foxx, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Little Big Town, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw, Rockin' Dopsie, Irma Thomas and Trombone Shorty.
Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets
PBS, 8 p.m.
New Miniseries! The first episode of this three-part miniseries looks at Elizabeth I and her role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy in a pivotal battle that kickstarted the formation of Great Britain.
Cleopatra: Sex, Lies and Secrets
Science Channel, 8 p.m.
Cleopatra was the last queen of Egypt, an icon of popular culture and one of the most elusive yet significant female figures in history. But who was the woman behind the image? In this two-hour special, experts seek out the latest groundbreaking archaeological research to unravel the mystery of Cleopatra.
Vice
Showtime, 8 p.m.
Season Finale!
Season 7 of the documentary series comes to a close.
Happy Father's Day
TCM, beginning at 8 p.m.
Catch a Classic! Grab Dad and sit down to enjoy a couple of film classics about fathers today. The evening begins with 1947's Life With Father, the Oscar-nominated comedy starring Best Actor nominee William Powell in the true story of a stockbroker who changes his life for his family. Irene Dunne and Elizabeth Taylor costar. Up next is Vincente Minnelli's 1950 Oscar-nominated comedy classic Father of the Bride, in which Best Actor nominee Spencer Tracy plays a harried dad getting ready for his daughter's (Elizabeth Taylor) wedding day.
From Daryl's House: "Fitz and the Tantrums"
AXS TV, 9 p.m.
Indie pop stars Fitz and the Tantrums are Daryl Hall's guests in this episode.
The 2020 ESPYS
ESPN, 9 p.m.
Inspired by the extraordinary acts of heroism and humanitarian aid happening around the world, The 2020 ESPYS will shift its customary focus from outstanding athletic achievement in order to further highlight narratives of service, perseverance and courage from within the world of sports. The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, the Pat Tillman Award for Service and the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance will be presented, and the show will also present the Sports Humanitarian Awards.
Worst Cooks in America
Food Network, 9 p.m.
Season Premiere! Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins Anne Burrellto lead a culinary boot camp designed to whip a cast of disastrous cooks into shape. Alex and Anne each lead a team of kitchen-challenged competitors through an intense competition designed to improve their food skills. In the end, the one contestant who demonstrates the most impressive culinary transformation is awarded $25,000 and bragging rights for their mentor.
Good Witch: "The Chocolates"
Hallmark Channel, 9 p.m.
A chocolate festival takes over Cassie's (Catherine Bell) cozy bed-and-breakfast. Mysterious newcomer Joy (Katherine Barrell) whips up some truth-inspiring treats to get the best of her former business partner.
Perry Mason
HBO, 9 p.m.
New Series!
Matthew Rhys (The Americans) stars as the title character in this origin story behind how the famous fictional attorney came to be the courtroom crusader for justice readers and viewers know through Erle Stanley Gardner's novels and Raymond Burr's classic TV portrayal. The series is set in early 1930s L.A., when Mason is a somewhat sketchy private investigator until a shocking case starts him on a path toward redemption. This case also offers backstories for memorable Mason characters Della Street (Juliet Rylance) and Paul Drake (Chris Chalk). John Lithgow and Tatiana Maslany costar.
World War II: Race to Victory: "Victory at Any Cost"
History, 9 p.m.
The episode explores the tensions at the heart of the Allied war effort, as the dominant powers weigh up the moral ambiguity and actions of their alliance. In November 1943, the Big Three are meeting for the first time, in Tehran. The three leaders seem to be in full support of one another, but they also have their own interests at heart. So how will they work together at this historic conference?
Yellowstone
Paramount Network, 9 p.m.
Season Premiere!
Kevin Costner returns as rancher John Dutton in Season 3 of Paramount Network's drama. Dutton's ranch is in constant conflict with an expanding town, an Indian reservation and vicious business rivalries. A new foe is introduced in Season 3: Josh Holloway (Lost) plays Roarke Morris, a hedge fund manager with ambitious plans in Montana concerning the Dutton family.Returning stars include Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley and Cole Hauser.
Grantchester
PBS, 9 p.m.
A deadly hit-and-run in Grantchester leads Will and Geordie to a dysfunctional pair of brothers and a hidden garden, while their own home lives are tested by tricky family members.
The Chi
Showtime, 9 p.m.
Season Premiere! Season 3 gets an early start, due to scheduling adjustments in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Fans should expect plenty of plot twists and new cast members this season.
Snowpiercer: "Trouble Comes Sideways"
TNT, 9 p.m.
Hiding out with help from his allies, Layton (Daveed Diggs) lays track for revolution.Meanwhile, an engineering emergency threatens every soul on Snowpiercer, and Melanie (Jennifer Connelly) is the only one who can save them.
Collector's Call: "Meet Brian Smolik — Pac-Man"
MeTV, 9:30 p.m.
Brian Smolik is all about Pac-Man. As a fan of the game since the 1980s, Brian began collecting anything and everything with the Pac-Man design, and these days his basement is packed to the gills with Pac-Man paraphernalia, including a Pac-Man bike and Pac-Man sleds. Tim Lapetino, a video game historian, will appraise Brian's collection — and then try his best to get Brian to trade one of his prized items for Pac-Man collectible that he probably won't see again.
NOS4A2
AMC & BBC America, 10 p.m.
Season Premiere! The supernatural thriller from author Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) continues with Season 2, picking up eight years after the explosive events of the Season 1 finale.Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto), having faced his own mortality and the potential destruction of Christmasland, is once again hungry for children's souls and revenge against Vic McQueen (Ashleigh Cummings). This time, he sets his sights on the person who means most to Vic — her 8-year-old son, Wayne (Jason David).
Live Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted: "Louisiana"
Nat Geo, 10 p.m.
Chef Ramsay journeys to Louisiana to learn the secrets of Cajun cooking. He meets Eric Cook — a former Marine turned celebrated chef — who sends him off to get lost in the marsh and see what he brings back. Ramsay faces down dangerous and delicious creatures from deep in the swamps to the middle of the Gulf of Mexico.
Beecham House
PBS, 10 p.m.
John Beecham's family, including his mother and an old army pal, are reunited at Beecham House. When the mysterious Chandrika arrives, the household is thrown into chaos. Will the family be able to stay together?
"What" - Google News
June 21, 2020 at 02:29AM
https://ift.tt/3hPHjft
What to Watch 062120 - Albany Times Union
"What" - Google News
https://ift.tt/3aVokM1
https://ift.tt/2Wij67R
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "What to Watch 062120 - Albany Times Union"
Post a Comment