Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, June 17, 2009

In the words of the GaGa, “just dance”! Happy SYTYCD performance night! It’s been a long couple of days for me and I can’t think of anything that I’d rather do tonight than chillax (he – I hate that word) and watch these kids dance.

As soon as I’m done with the dancing, I’m moving on to the singing. Some of my favorite Broadway stars are performing a revival of the musical “Chess” tonight on Great Performances. I hadn’t heard anything about this and it’s so excited. Can’t wait to check it out!

But if singing and dancing isn’t your thing, perhaps wiping out is. Or maybe being on a Japanese game show.  Play around with that remote and I’m sure you’ll land on something.  Here’s a few shows you just might stumble upon.

Here are a few highlights from tonight’s TV lineup. If I missed anything leave me a comment or tweet me at twitter.com/gmmr.

Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
Contestants face the Raging Rapids, the Aqua Launch, the Crazy Sweeper and the King of the Mountain in their bid to win cash and the title of Wipeout Champion. [GMMR: I’ve received so many emails from GMMRers that started watching WIPEOUT this season who think it’s just so much fun – agreed!]

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
Tonight the guys and the girls are paired up and the Top 18 dancers will take the stage for the second week of competition. [GMMR: I’ve got tonight’s spoiler routines coming up soon…stay tuned.]

Great Performances | 8pm on PBS
“Chess in Concert”
A London concert revival of the 1986 cult musical “Chess.” With Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Josh Groban. [GMMR: I’m not familiar with “Chess” but I am very familiar with the three artists in the show – I’m so excited!!]

I Survived a Japanese Game Show | 9pm on ABC
In the second-season premiere of the reality contest, the 12 contestants are divided into two teams and move into their not-so-plush Tokyo digs. Then it’s on to the set, where the games begin. They don Velcro rabbit suits for one (involving boxes, a narrow beam and Velcro balls shot from a cannon) and spider suits for another. [GMMR: I love WIPEOUT, but for some reason this show really irks me. I know some people love it though. If you are one of those people…enjoy!]

The Unusuals| 10pm on ABC
“The E.I.D.”
Cole and Beaumont search for a criminal who breaks into apartments and films adult movies; Casey tries to help a serial accuser who was once the victim of a violent attack.

Top Chef Masters | 10pm on Bravo
“The Lost Supper”
The chefs must create an amuse-bouche using ingredients found in a vending machine; making a meal inspired by the television show “Lost.”[GMMR: Well not this sounds fun! Come back tomorrow to discuss.]

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Ryan Reynolds, the Eels
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  William Shatner, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Incubus
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Julia Ormond, Derrick Pitts
• Jimmy Kimmel Live:Heather Graham, Lance Krall, Katie Melua (R 6/3/09)
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Al Roker, Gary Vaynerchuk, Joshua Topolsky, Street Sweeper Social Club
• Chelsea Lately: Denise Richards, Loni Love, Brad Wollack, Heather McDonald
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Jeremy Renner, Brandon Jennings, Zee Avi
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Peter Laufer
• The Colbert Report: Joshua Micah Marshall

What will YOU be watching tonight? Anything other shows you want to let people know about?