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The Sopranos Hit A High Note for HBO

© F. Colin Kingston

Editors Note:I want to apologize for missing my deadline for my column last week. Family duties took precedence as my grandmother (aged 92) passed away. I want to thank you for your patience and understanding.

Emmy NominationsThe nominations for the 51st Annual Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday, July 22nd. The nominations spell continuing trouble for the traditional broadcast networks. The noted HBO series THE SOPRANOS became the first cable network to be nominated for best dramatic series. THE SOPRANOS also received the most nominations (16) of any television series. On top of that, HBO also had the most nominations (74) of any network.

We will comment on the Emmy nominations as the awards show draws near. In the meantime, check out the official Emmy Award site located at http://www.emmys.org/emmys/99noms.html for a complete listing of the nominations.

This Week In Television History:Legendary Hollywood cowboy Gene Autry was literally ³back in the saddle again² on the CBS Television Network. The Gene Autry Show premiered on July 23, 1950 and ran for six seasons. Pat Buttram provided the comic relief as the loyal sidekick.

Here are my television viewing recommendations for the week of July 23rd.

Friday, July 23rd THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, CBS, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., PST The gang from the canceled western series encounters two female bounty hunters.

HOMICIDE, NBC, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., PST The canceled cop drama concludes a crossover with the cast from the popular NBC series LAW AND ORDER.

Saturday, July 24th MONTY PYTHON, Arts and Entertainment, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST The fabled British comedy troupe features a skit in which a Cardinal testifies in traffic court. Contains some adult humor.

BIOGRAPHY, Arts and Entertainment, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., PST The award-winning series profiles the legendary Hollywood actor Tyrone Power.

Sunday, July 24th ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, ABC, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST Danny Glover and a pre THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN Joseph Gordon-Levittt star in this fantasy tale about a lonely boy¹s love of a baseball team.

BONANNO: A GODFATHERS STORY, Showtime, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. This mini-series, which stars Martin Landau, is based on the autobiography of reported mafia don Joseph Bonanno. Part one of two. Concludes tomorrow.

Monday, July 25th SEVENTH HEAVEN, WB, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST Matt must decide whether or not to participate in a dangerous college hazing event.

BONANNO: A GODFATHERS STORY, Showtime, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. This mini-series, which stars Martin Landau, is based on the autobiography of reported mafia don Joseph Bonanno. Part two of two.

Tuesday, July 26th CIVIL WAR JOURNAL, The History Channel, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., PST