Thursday, May 12th 2011

6:00am
Law & Order: SVU 2.15 - "Countdown" (2001)
The detectives become a little edgy after working around the clock to find an abducted girl, with clues pointing to a serial murderer and rapist who kills his victims on the third day. After trapping the killer, they are prepared to give him the death penalty until they find out that one of his victims was never found and he offers her location as a plea bargain.


7:00am
WWF Saturday Night's Main Event V
March 1st 1986
Phoenix, Arizona
Mr. T d Cowboy Bob Orton
King Kong Bundy d Steve Gatorwolf
Hulk Hogan d Magnificent Muraco
Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine d Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid
Junkyard Dog d Adrian Adonis

8:30am
WWF Saturday Night's Main Event VII
Hulk Hogan d Paul Orndorff
Ricky Steamboat d Jake Roberts
Roddy Piper d Iron Sheik
Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid d Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine
Kamala d Lanny Poffo

10:00am
Special; 2011 Show Development Watch - "Cable and The Other;N-Z" (part 2 of 2)

This is a look at shows being devolped for the fall 2011 TV season, not including the 4 big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX) which each have had their own featured special. We look at shows that Abaza TV has an interest in picking up for next season. They are listed here in order from most interested.

The Sector (drama) (Cinemax)
A high-octane action-crime series in the vein of BLADE RUNNER/DISTRICT 9 which tracks the commander of a paramilitary unit who pursues a dangerous new race of genetically-enhanced humans.
 
The Unseen (drama) (A&E)
drama about a cop and a psychology professor who case paranormal activity - believing that the events are being caused by something that originated during the time of the 13 original colonies
 
TGIM (comedy) (USA)
A look at the surburban cul-de-sac over a weekend, where parents' lives are ruled by their children's schedules and the idea of going back to work on Mondy sounds better each passing minute.
 
~untitled Aaron Sorkin project~ (drama) (HBO)
drama set behind the scenes of a nightly cable news show
 
~untitled Morgan Spurlock project~ (drama) (HBO)
series billed as a big-canvas texas political drama
 
Raven (drama) (CW)
drama about the dc comics character, the daughter of a human and a demon who uses her skills to fight crime while trying to keep her dark internal elements in check
 
Nite Tales (comedy) (Syndication)
half-hour anthology billed as a hybrid of "tales from the crypt" and "the twilight zone"
 
Outlaw Country (drama) (Fx)
drama set against the backdrop of southern organized crime
 
Rush (drama) (CW)
drama about undercover cops working the new york nightclub scene
 
We The Jury (comedy) (USA)
 A single camera comedy that chronicles the lives of a group of jurors sequestered during a high profile celebrity murder trial. It's the story of strangers, thrown together in a confined setting, under duress.
 
Transporter (drama) (Cinemax)
small screen take on the jason statham-led film franchise
 
Powers (drama) (Fx)
drama about homicide detectives in a world where superheroes are commonplace
 
Regal Productions (comedy) (Adult Swim)
live-action comedy about a production company in a strip mall in north hollywood which churns out wedding videos, Internet ads, low-budget infomercials and even feature films for ancillary markets
 
A Visit From The Goon Squad (drama) (HBO)
drama about a group of characters in 1970s san francisco and their interlocking stories through new york city sometime after 2020
 
~untitled James Frey Project~ (drama) (HBO)
drama about the porn business that will use actors and adult performers
 
 
11:00am
Law & Order: SVU 2.15 - "Countdown" (2001)


noon
The White Shadow 2.22 - "The Death of Me Yet" (1980)
Carver caps off an unbelievable season by reaching the city championship game, but the celebration turns tragic for one player and his family.


1:00pm
IIHF World Hockey Championships
May 12th 2011
Quarter-Final
Russia  2  v  1  Canada

4:00pm
Tour of Duty 1.18 - "Short Timer" (1988)
Bravo company is on another S&D mission. A new man is on point, and he stops the patrol when he sees some blood, which he follows to a Vietnam booby trap. He's killed. Taylor takes over point, even though he is a short timer. Later, he manages to survive an encounter with an NVA machine gun nest after he destroys it. Taylor must address his mixed emotions about his near return to home. His fear and distaste for Vietnam is equaled only by the darkness of the life waiting for him at home. Taylor, after a "Dear John" phone call from home, signs up for another tour.


5:00pm
Simon and Simon 4.09 - "Almost Completely Out of Circulation" (1984)
Rick and A.J. are hired to investigate the murder of a local cartoonist. They are hired by his daughter who believes that her father left the identity of his killer in his drawings.


6:00pm
High Incident 2.14 - "Knock, Knock" (1997)

7:00pm
Special; 2011 Show Development Watch - "Cable and The Other;N-Z" (part 2 of 2) (R)

8:00pm
NHL Hockey Playoffs
May 12th 2011
Detroit Red Wings  2  @  3  San Jose Sharks
[SJ wins series 4-3]

11:00pm
The Office 7.24 - "Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager" (2011)
Dwight takes charge of the office and immediately imposes his will on the staff. Gabe hopes to get back together with Erin.

11:30pm
Rules of Engagement 5.23 - "The Power Couple" (2011)
Russell gets Timmy to see if he can figure out why to Liz is attracted to the other man and not Russell. Jeff doesn't like the idea that Audrey is making almost the same amount of money as he does.

midnight
Midnight Caller 3.02 - "The Language Barrier" (1990)
After Billy is attacked in North Beach, AKA "Little Italy", Jack looks into the matter. He finds a war waiting to happen between the Chinese and the Italians, which appears to have been sparked by the death of a Chinese man.


1:00am
Hack 2.14 - "Fog of War" (2004)
Mike steps in to help his cousin who's caught a downward spiral of addiction and suicidal urges as he combats post-traumatic stress after serving in Iraq.

2:00am
NHL Hockey Playoffs
May 12th 2011
Detroit Red Wings  2  @  3  San Jose Sharks

4:00am
American Baseball Association
May 12th 2011
Fargo-Moorehead Redhawks  2 @  4 Winnipeg Goldeyes

6:00am