Red, white and Food: Back-to-back encores dominate Fourth of July lineup
"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri
While many will be participating in Fourth of July celebrations, others might be taking advantage of the mid-week holiday to enjoy on a little well-deserved rest and relaxation.
And, not unlike Memorial Day, TV lineups that day are catering to those who might be opting to stay in or who can’t make it out to some of the festivities.
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.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, on ABC
After years of in-patient treatment for PTSD, Staff Sergeant Allen Hill is ready to come home, and the EM crew creates a new, safer environment for him.
Recaps for the week of June 25 - 29
Winsor Harmon stars as Thorne in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope and Liam are determined to become husband and wife, so they give the ceremony another shot. As the happy couple exchanges vows, Steffy recalls her romantic wedding in Aspen. Stephanie later calls Steffy to check in how she's dealing with Liam's new marriage. Bill flat out denies any involvement in Deacon's return when Ridge confronts him, while Deacon manages to squeeze some information about Bill out of Alison. Katie goes to visit Karen and Danielle, but she is blown away when she learns what the women have been hiding. Later, Bill and Katie attend the first ultrasound for their baby and learn the child's sex. Caroline and Thomas make some serious decisions about their blossoming relationship.
Days of Our Lives
Will's new identity isn't welcomed by most Salem residents after a newspaper headline announces that he was at a gay bar when Stefano was shot. Sami and Lucas worry about their son's reputation, but they grow more concerned when they learn that he has gone back to working for EJ. Later, Lucas approaches Sonny for help on how to support his son, and Lucas realizes that Sonny has feelings for Will. Spencer accuses Rafe of being biased in his investigation because he's only focusing on EJ instead of the other suspects. Nicole takes things into her own hands and goes to EJ's apartment to find proof that he shot Stefano, but instead she and EJ have a nice time reminiscing about the when Nicole was pregnant with Grace. Friends and family gather to say their goodbyes to Lexie and show their support for Abe and Theo. Brady's drug test comes back positive, driving a wedge between him and Madison.
General Hospital
Spinelli finds several unanswered questions while looking into Heather's past, and he goes to Olivia with the details of Heather's lies. Meanwhile, Heather tries to blackmail Todd into giving her a job at the newspaper, but Todd isn't swayed so easily. Tracy catches Luke and Anna in bed together and demands that Luke make a choice between the women. Luke, while sure he wants to try a relationship with Anna, doesn't want to give up what he has with Tracy. Ewen helps Kate access some of Connie's memories, and Kate is appalled by what she learns Connie was responsible for. Sonny supports her decision when she points out that she should turn herself in to the police. Anna is convinced one of the cops on her force is responsible for some dirty dealings. Maxie searches for a new roommate while Jason pleads with Sam for forgiveness.
The Young and the Restless
As Carmine speeds away with Abby in the trunk, Chloe interrupts the gala by announcing she was almost kidnapped. When Carmine hears a news report that Abby is missing, he pulls over and releases her, challenging her about why she jumped into the car. Her plan seems to have worked when all the news coverage focuses on her kidnapping, instead of the failed fundraiser. Meanwhile, Michael and Kevin find Daisy's blood scarf in an alley and worry that Daisy may have been killed. When the blood is determined to be Daniel's, Phyllis confronts him and demands answers. Eden tricks Ricky into getting drunk so she can search his apartment, where she finds Daisy's wallet and cellphone. Chelsea pours her heart out to Adam about how she feels, and he reciprocates by telling her that he loves her.
Q: Where's Will of "Will & Grace?"
He's on Broadway, but don't worry -- he's on his way back.
Eric McCormack, best known now as Will on the long-running NBC sitcom "Will & Grace," is currently appearing in the Broadway hit "Gore Vidal's The Best Man."
The play gives him the opportunity to play a bad guy -- something he was known for before his "Will & Grace" fame -- however, he'll be returning to the good side, and to television, this summer.
CSI: NY, on CBS
When the charred body of a cage fighter turns up, the investigation proves to be a challenge for the CSIs. Mixed martial arts champion Tito Ortiz guest stars.
CSI: NY, on CBS
When the charred body of a cage fighter turns up, the investigation proves to be a challenge for the CSIs. Mixed martial arts champion Tito Ortiz guest stars.
Worthy TV: Wealthy people go undercover in 'Secret Millionaire'
Steve Kaplan as seen in "Secret Millionaire"
Custom luxury cars, glare-inducing diamonds and sun-soaked summer homes might be nice, but wealthy people are sometimes as generous with others as they are with themselves. Most people who've imagined winning the lottery have envisioned helping a favourite charity or cause, but what about real-life philanthropists?
Rookie Blue, on ABC
It's Traci's first day as a detective, but there's no time to celebrate when a carload of young women from a bachelorette party crashes into another vehicle.
