Week of October 14, 2002

Looking for a television network that specializes in high-concept vehicles for washed up actors? Where no premise is too asinine? Where no actor is too difficult or "crazy"? Well, you've found it. Welcome to the Bad Tiki Network.

Here's what we have in store for you this week. Click on the show title to see the ad. And look for some new shows soon.

The Beginning. In the series finale, Celestia (Anne Heche) packs the kids into the minivan for a trip to San Francisco. But, when God tells her to make a stop in Fresno, an other-worldly adventure awaits them. Terrence Stamp guest stars as Zorloft the Wise.

 

 

I Am Curious, Taupe. After an off-hand comment by the boss leaves them puzzled and questioning, Danny and Dave (Hal Sparks and Kerr Smith) decide to get good and drunk and try a little couch cuddling. Hilarity ensues when one discovers something shocking about himself. Is this the end for the platonic pals?

Lola Cromwell . As the Palace prepares for the Queen's Jubilee, Charlie must let his childhood sweetheart, the Princess of Tonga (Tangi Miller) down easy. After reading an article in Hello, the Queen decides her ermine cape is not politically correct. And Lola accidentally disbands Parliament. Prime Minister: Hugh Laurie

Caveat Emptor. When Sparkles witnesses a murder at a gas station, the clinic bands together to support him as he testifies. Dr. Gwen (Racquel Welch) has a mysterious gentleman caller. Dr. Torres (Salma Hayek) seeks Dr. DiPesto's (Portia DiRossi) help with a lethargic lizard, but they disagree on the best treatment.

The Case of the Party Pooper (Part 1). In a two-night, cross-over event, Larry and the Lemur (Danny DeVito and Jon Voight) seek the help of the Fair Vanities (Paris and Nicky Hilton) to solve the bludgeoning of a famed party planner (Corin Nemec). When the girls disappear for a threesome with Enrique (Eddie Cibrian) and Larry has to coach a soccer game, it's up to the Lemur and Uncle Jimmy (Rip Torn) to put old differences aside and solve the crime. (Concludes tomorrow night on The Fair Vanities).

The Case of the Party Pooper (Part 2). The investigation of Corbett's death leads the gang into a world of sex, cocaine and fetish clubs. Uncle Jimmy (Rip Torn) and Lica (Lainie Kazan) find an old flame rekindled, leaving an unhappy Lemur (Jon Voight) without his wife or his manservant. But when knowing the identity of the killer puts Lica and Uncle Jimmy in danger, the sisters must work quickly to save them.

The Competition. In a ribald outing for the septuagenarian sitcom, the gang makes an onanistic wager. But when Dottie (Frances Sternhagen) has a close encounter with Tony Franciosa, it becomes a heated match between Sully and Phil (Abe Vigoda and Edward Asner).


Rod McCarthy (Part Two). As Rod (guest star Rip Taylor) recuperates from his shocking piano accident, Serendipity (Carol Channing) struggles with what to tell Mordecai (Samm Levine) about Rod's request for a kiss. Tertiary Black Character (Elise Neal) may have a boyfriend and he may be cheating on her. Josh (Jesse Bradford) decides to try out for the fencing team.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

(2002) Lisa Hartman Black stars as Daisy in this liberal retelling of the classic novel. Nick (Ivan Sergei) is drawn into the opulent, Jazz Age world of Jay Gatsby (Ingo Rademacher), a financier with a secret past. Fans of the novel will be curious to see the new, happier ending of this film. Tom: Scott Foley

This Week: Trampolines: Are the safe? J. Lo and Ben: Happy at last. The harrowing story of a woman who lost her nose to a Bedazzler. And in The Dunk Tank, Brian Dunkleman asks, what's so funny about peace, love and understanding?

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