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 Glass House, on ABC
The social experiment continues as the remaining contestants appeal to viewers and vie to stay in the game.
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.
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.
Weeds, on Showtime
Mary-Louise Parker stars as Nancy, who returns with more trouble in the season premiere of the dark comedy focuses on a suburban mom who turns to selling pot after her husband dies.
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.