Hiker visits site where he cut off arm
Tonight at 8 on NBC, Tom Brokaw hosts a two-hour “Dateline” that explores the incredible story of Aron Ralston.
You may not remember the name, but you’ll remember the story.
Ralston was hiking by himself in a remote canyon earlier this year when his arm became trapped under a boulder.
Yup. This is the guy who cut off his own arm in order to survive.
For the show, Ralston and Brokaw visit the site of the amazing, horrifying incident — the first time Ralston has been back.
And we’ll also see some of the farewell videos Ralston recorded when he thought his story would end there.
Ralston is also on Letterman tonight with Drew Barrymore.
Highlights
“Joan of Arcadia,” CBS at 8: Can Joan win a debate with a stutterer on the team? Repeat.
“The Complex: Malibu,” Fox at 8: One of the six remaining couples is directed to the exit. Followed by a repeat of “The Next Great Champ.”
Sitcom repeats, WB at 8: “What I Like About You,” “Grounded for Life” and two “Rebas.”
“JAG,” CBS at 9: Big news and big changes are in store for Harm, Mac and others. Repeat of the season finale.
“48 Hours,” CBS at 10.
“Medical Investigation,” NBC at 10: Time-period premiere. The NIH team hits St. Louis when four middle-schoolers become seriously ill.
Connor and Natalie shock the parents when they raise the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease, while Eva looks into the idea that they were poisoned.
Family Fare
“Pop Rocks!” ABC Family at 8: We take Gary Cole seriously as an actor. We’ve seen him on stage in Chicago doing David Mamet.
So we’re going to assume there’s a reason he’s been taking on stuff like the “Family Affair” sitcom remake and, well, this movie.
He plays a boring suburban dad who turns out to have a secret past as a heavy metal star.
But now it’s time for the reunion concert. … Sherilyn Fenn also stars.
Cable Cast
Baseball, ESPN at 4: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles.
NASCAR Racing, TNT at 5: The Emerson 250 from Richmond, Va.
“Stargate SG-1,” Sci Fi at 9: Teal’c’s son’s marriage becomes an issue between him and a Jaffa woman warrior. Jolene Blalock guests. Repeats at 11.
“Identity” (2003), HBO at 9:30: Rainy night of terror in a rundown motel for John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet and many more.
“Kitchen Accomplished,” Food TV at 7 and 11: Premiere of a new reality series joining two of TV’s favorite genres — the cooking show and the makeover show.
On this one, a chef, a designer and a contractor renovate a kitchen in three days.
“Stargate Atlantis,” Sci Fi at 10: The team returns to Earth but may not be able to return to Atlantis.
Repeats at midnight.
“Film School,” IFC at 10:30: Premiere. Reality show follows four students at the New York University film school.
Late Night Talk
“Late Show with David Letterman,” CBS at 11:35: Barrymore and Ralston.
“Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC at 11:35: Heather Locklear and Rhys Ifans.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC at 12:05 a.m.: Josh Duhamel, Terry Bradshaw and musical guest Ozomatli.
“Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” CBS at 12:35: Repeat with Mena Suvari and musical guest Gavin DeGraw.
“Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” NBC at 12:35: Paris Hilton and hot band Scissor Sisters.