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Tips for Beating Summer Rerun Blahs

© F. Colin Kingston

Editor¹s Note: Last week I promised you part two of my three part series on the new fall television series. Unfortunately, the second installment has to be postponed a week due to some unexpected developments in my volunteer work as an advocate for abused children. Part two will be presented next week, however. I¹m apologize for the delay but I think you¹ll all agree that an abused child is more important than anything on television. Thank you for your understanding. Now, on the my column for this week.

Want to beat the summer blahs? Summer means rerun season on network television. While it can be irritating waiting until fall for a new episode of your favorite series you can turn it to your advantage.

Summer is a great time to check out other series that you missed the first time around. It is also a good opportunity to do some channel surfing and check out some of the cable networks that you don¹t usually have time to watch. This week we present some lesser known programs which deserve watching as well as some programs that bare watching again. Enjoy.

Friday, June 11th AIR BUD, Disney Channel, 8:40 ­ 10:25 p.m., PST This heart-warming family movie tells the story of a lonely boy and a basketball playing dog who become best friends. Fun for the entire family.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, TBS, 9:50 p.m. ­ 12:20 a.m., PST The second of the popular STAR TREK films updates an episode from the classic series. One of the best, and most popular, of all the STAR TREK films.

Saturday, June 12th LITTLE MEN, PAX-TV, 8:00 ­ 9:00 p.m., PST This family series is based on the writings of Louis May Alcott and her sequel to the classic LITTLE WOMEN book. This is the heartwarming Thanksgiving episode from last season.

LINCOLN ASSASINATION, History Channel, 9:00 ­ 11:00 p.m., PST This special examines the events surrounding the assassination of the 16th President of the United States.

Sunday, June 13th TO CATCH A THIEF, American Movie Classics, 7:00 ­ 9:00 p.m., PST This classic film stars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly and was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Need I say more?

INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO, Bravo, 9:00 ­ 10:00 p.m., PST Sean Penn is the featured guest in this question and answer series which features in-depth and serious questions regarding the film industry.

COLUMBO UNDERCOVER, Fox Family Channel, 10:00 p.m. ­ 12:00 a.m., PST This change of pace episode of the classic detective series features Lt. Columbo going undercover to investigate a murder.

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