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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

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

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.

Julia Bell, Rose Dunn, Captain Armin Irvani and Joshua Pumphrey as seen in "On t
Julia Bell, Rose Dunn, Captain Armin Irvani and Joshua Pumphrey as seen in "On t

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.

Jennifer Hudson performs at "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular"

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.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

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.

Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J star in "NCIS: Los Angeles"
Chris O'Donnell in "NCIS: Los Angeles"

The spy who burned me: USA is playing with fire as 'Burn Notice' returns

Author: 
Dee Wright / TV Media
Jeffrey Donovan stars in "Burn Notice"

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?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

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.

The Glass House, on ABC

The social experiment continues as the remaining contestants appeal to viewers and vie to stay in the game.

Gene as seen in "The Glass House"
Gene as seen in "The Glass House"

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.

 

Couture caregivers: Cameras follow nannies of 90210 kids

Author: 
Sheila Busteed / TV Media
Justin Sylvester, Lucy Treadway, Kristin Lancione, Amanda Averill and Scott Cartmill in "Beverly Hills Nannies"

Justin Sylvester, Lucy Treadway, Kristin Lancione, Amanda Averill and Scott Cartmill in "Beverly Hills Nannies"

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