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Of the two, "Big
Lake" (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) is at least timely in its depiction of a Wall Street trader gone broke and going back to live with his parents. But Chris Gethard, the slight newcomer chosen to take the role vacated by Jon Heder, can't quite fill the space; he's fairly eclipsed by ex-"Saturday Night Live" cast members in supporting roles, Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz. Plus, it's not so funny.
Ditto for "Melissa & Joey" (ABC Family, 8 and 8:30 p.m.), an interesting curiosity mostly because it features a pair of former child actors. But Melissa Joan Hart isn't quite credible in the kind of role Amy Poehler plays in "Parks & Recreation"; Lawrence even less so as the new nanny. The jokes can be pretty raunchy for an ABC Family production, but still not very funny. However, the canned laughter roars.
The otherworldly landscape of the South Australian Salt Flats provides a fascinating landscape for photographer Murray Fredericks, caught in film "Salt" on "P.O.V." (WGBY, 10 p.m.; CPTV, 11 p.m.). It's accompanied by a short film, "A Healing Art" by Ellen Frick about the people who hand paint artificial eyeballs for those who have lost an eye. Not as pretty: removing and installing them.
Also on "P.O.V." for a number of weeks starting this week are some choice recordings done by Story Corps trucks. The autobiographical tapes, done all over the country and frequently heard on NPR, have been animated by Mike & Tim Rauch. And while animating existing audio tapes doesn't always work, with "The Ricky Gervais Show" being the most recent example), these are charming because of the sympathetic depictions and the splendid stories, beginning with the elderly love story of Danny and Annie this week.
On "Shaq vs." (ABC, 9 p.m.) the behemoth goes after the tiny Rachael Rae for a kitchen competition.
"Wipe out" (ABC, 9 p.m.) has been renewed for a new season., if you're making viewing plans for next summer.
Another way to slow down action on "America's Got Talent" (NBC, 8 p.m.) is to have a wild card round, giving previously eliminated acts have a second chance.
The bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, 45 years (and 11 days ago) is recouted on "Explorer" (National Geographic, 10 p.m.).
Marc Anthony and Michael Vartan are guests on "HawthoRNe" (TNT, 9 p.m.).
Baseball tonight includes Tigers at Yankees (WCTX, Channel 59, 7 p.m.), Angels at Red SoxRangers at Rays (MLB, 7 p.m.) and Mets at Astros (SNY, 8 p.m.). (NESN, 7 p.m.),
In WNBA action it's Shock at Sun (CSN, 7:30 p.m.) as well as Sky at Dream (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Mercury at Sparks (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Regis and Kelly: Emma Thomas, Joey Lawrence, "So You Think You Can Dance" winner Lauren Froderman, Shannon Murphy. The View: James Marsden, Patricia Clark son, Alec Mapa (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: David Spade, John C. Reilly, Mika (rerun). Wendy Williams: Esai Morales (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol (rerun). Jay Leno: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Schwartz man (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Justin Log, Juliette Lewis, Five Finger Death Punch. Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Connolly, Christina Hendricks, Sheryl Crow (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Don Cheadle, Jeannette Walls (rerun). Carson Daly: Jon Seda, Anna Rawson, She & Him (rerun). Jon Stewart: Dick Armey. Stephen Colbert: Barry Levine. George Lopez: Dylan McDermott, Kat Von D, Meat Loaf. Chelsea Handler: Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, Bill Bellamy, Natasha Leggero, Josh Wolf.
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