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'Big Bang' fun back on CBS - Lansing State Journal Mar 29th 2012, 08:06 TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "The Big Bang Theory" and "Rules of Engagement," 8 and 8:30 p.m., CBS. After being bumped by basketball for two weeks, TV's best comedy is back. That's "Big Bang." (Tonight, Sheldon thinks he hears the voice of Mr. Spock – spoken by Leonard Nimoy, now semi-retired from acting at 81.) This season, CBS has stuck two so-so shows behind it; now it returns to its default position, the funny-enough "Rules." Tonight, Jeff (Patrick Warburton) tries to prove he can be romantic. Also, Adam (Oliver Hudson) claims his fiance has a sex tape; it may be a ruse to stir up Russell (David Spade). TONIGHT'S MUST-DVR: "Community," 8 p.m., NBC. Forever overwhelmed by "Big Bang," this show deserves better. Tonight's episode is a prime example. One story is a clever take-off on views that corporations might have people-type rights. To land a franchise in the student union, a "corpora-human" named Subway is created. Also, the self-involved Jeff finds he once slighted someone he can't even remember. It's an inconsistent episode, but has some terrific moments. TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "BackStage Pass," 10 p.m., WKAR (Channel 23). The bad news is that WKAR is bumping an interesting "Great Performances," with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas' fond look at his grandparents and Yiddish theater. It will probably show up later. The good? Tonight's "Pass" has Larry McCray, a local favorite. McCray, 51, is a former Saginaw auto worker, but he spent his first 12 years in small-town Arkansas. His songs – "Blues is My Business," "Soul Shine" – reflect those roots. He's drawn praise for his playing – he once topped Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck in a guitar contest – and his voice. Other choices include: • "Missing," 8 p.m., ABC. For Becca (Ashley Judd), the search for her kidnapped son takes her to Portofino, Italy. Things are complicated when her suburban friend (Aunjanue Ellis) arrives, with no idea that Becca is a former CIA agent. She's soon entwined in a high-octane boat chase. (Page 2 of 2) • "Grey's Anatomy," 9 p.m., ABC. In a rerun, the emergency room is stuffed with holiday woes; also, there are iffy plans for a romantic night with Derek and Meredith and with Callie and Arizona. • "Awake," 10 p.m., NBC. In a fairly good episode, Michael's alternate worlds are getting more difficult: He's a murder suspect; his wife finds a job in another city. • "The Mentalist," 10 p.m., CBS. Probing the murder of a casino employee, Patrick Jane meets a magician he worked with, back when he had a stage act, pretending to be a psychic. • "Mary Mary" debut, 10 p.m., WE. In this reality show, we meet Mary Mary, the sister duo that has won two Grammys in gospel categories and has had six albums reach No. 1 or 2 on Billboard's gospel charts. Things start tonight with a Thanksgiving concert. • "Private Practice," 10:02 p.m., ABC. In a change, ABC reruns a crossover episode: Cooper brings Erica to Seattle Grace, where the "Grey's Anatomy: people might try some risky surgery. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. Five Filters recommends: Donate to Wikileaks.

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