Q: I caught part of a kids show the other day that my daughter really liked, but I don't know what it's called. It had simplistic animation, and it was about a girl with pink hair who made up stories for her little brother to teach him lessons. They would
The show you're looking for is called "Pinky Dinky Doo," which has a pretty strong kids-show pedigree.
It was created by Jim Jinkins, based on his own books of the same name. Jinkins is probably best known for creating the popular Nickelodeon kids series "Doug" in the early '90s.
As if that weren't enough, "Pinky Dinky Doo" was produced by none other than Sesame Workshop, which you may know from a little show it does called "Sesame Street."
On the Fly, on TLC
The employees of Southwest Airlines have their hands full with passengers. One of the agents faces a dilemma when forced to decide whether or not a giant sombrero breaks the baggage rules.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, on CBS
Emmy winner Michael Chiklis hosts coverage of the free concert and fireworks display. Jennifer Hudson performs alongside one of the world's most renowned orchestras.
Q: I saw a few minutes of a PBS show in which a British guy was visiting places where Ernest Hemingway had been. I had to leave before I could find out what I was watching. I'd love to see the rest.
Don't feel too bad about not catching all of "Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure" the first time -- it's quite a big time commitment.
Four hours, to be exact. That's the length of the documentary series -- aired in four episodes -- produced by the BBC and hosted by former Monty Python troupe member-turned-travel-documentarian Michael Palin.
NCIS: Los Angeles, on CBS
Chris O'Donnell stars as undercover agent Callen, who uncovers new information about his mysterious past as they search for their all-knowing leader.
The spy who burned me: USA is playing with fire as 'Burn Notice' returns
Jeffrey Donovan stars in "Burn Notice"
We all have our own little blacklist -- a collection of restaurants that gave bad service, stores that sold poor products, or even people who can't be trusted. It's rare that we change our minds on what we've already blacklisted.
The Glass House, on ABC
The social experiment continues as the remaining contestants appeal to viewers and vie to stay in the game.
Q: What's the tattoo on Howard Stern's hand?
Actually, there are two.
Popular satellite radio personality Howard Stern has a collection of tattoos, including two on his hands. One -- on the ring finger of his left hand -- is the letter B, for his wife Beth Ostrosky. The couple got each other's initials instead of wearing wedding rings.
The other, on his right-hand pinky finger, is the Om symbol -- a sacred symbol for a number of religions including Hinduism and Buddhism -- which Stern said is pretty much meaningless to him.
Late Laughs for the week of July 1 - 7
The Late Show: David Letterman
Last month, Mitt Romney raised $76 million. He found it in an old sport-coat pocket.
Somebody has been leaking classified information. John McCain is outraged. He wants to get to the bottom of who is leaking the classified information and also he wants to find out who keeps messing with his thermostat.
New Releases for the week of July 1 - 7
The Hunter
Somewhere in the jungles of Tasmania, there lives a special tiger whose DNA is thought more valuable than the world's most precious gems. A black-hearted hunter, Martin, is hired to find the elusive tiger without any knowledge of what the company that hired him will be doing with the creature's DNA. He stays with a local family in a decrepit farmhouse, but he soon learns that the jungle holds more mysteries than just the tiger he's hunting.
Director: Daniel Nattheim. Stars: Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Frances O'Connor, Sullivan Stapleton, Dan Wyllie, Jacek Koman, Callan Mulvey, Maia Thomas, Jamie Timony. 2012, 101 mins., action.
The American Dream
Just before deploying to their first mission in Afghanistan, marines Luis and Ronald decide to document their last days with their friends and family. Using a hand-held video camera, they sit down with those closest to them, as well as some they've never met, to remind them of what they will be fighting for.
Director: Jamil Walker Smith. Stars: Malcolm Goodwin, Jamil Walker Smith, Michael Trotter, Bradley Stryker, Eddie Ruiz, Justin Shenkarow. 2012, 79 mins., drama.
Battle Force
A group of misfits are trained to fight the Nazis during the Second World War, but nothing prepares them for their next mission. They are recruited to lead the invasion of Sicily to get into the heart of the fighting and try to save the world.
Director: Scott Martin. Stars: Scott Martin, Clint Glenn, Alberto Frezza, Brandon Davis, Dennis Lavalle. 2012, 102 mins., action.
The Forger
Teenager Joshua Mason struggles to make ends meet when his drug-addicted mother takes off and leaves him to fend for himself. He soon finds his strong artistic sense and realizes that he can support himself by producing forgeries.
Director: Lawrence Rock. Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Bacall, Aldred Molina, Dina Eastwood, Billy Boyd, Adam Godley. 2012, 93 mins., drama.
God Bless America
Frank isn't the only one down on his luck during the Depression, but when he sees that there is little chance he'll recover, he decides to take things into his own hands. Accompanied by a teenager who has a disturbing sense of violence, he embarks on a mission to rid the world of the stupidest and most detrimental people in society.
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait. Stars: Tara Lynne Barr, Joel Murray, Mackenzie Brooke Smith, Rich McDonald, Guerrin Gardner, Andrew Harper, Kellie Ramdhanie. 2012, 104 mins., action.