High school reunion on ‘30 Rock’
Tonight’s must-see
“30 Rock,” 9:31 p.m., NBC.
These days, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) is a TV producer, successful and semi-stylish. Now it’s time for the 20th-year reunion of her high school class, where she was the un-hip geek.
Don’t make any assumptions, though. There are dandy detours; even Jack (Alec Baldwin) ends up at the party.
The sub-plots at the office are lame, as usual. The reunion story, however, is a delight.
Tonight’s might-see
“Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People,” 10:01 p.m., ABC.
After “30 Rock,” switch channels for more Fey. She makes Walters’ most-fascinating list.
That’s logical. This is the year of her “Baby Mama” movie, the “30 Rock” best-comedy Emmy and the great Sarah Palin impersonations.
Walters’ other choices may not be as strong. She’s mentioned Miley Cyrus, Michael Phelps, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Frank Langella and Rush Limbaugh. Tonight, we’ll learn three more and who’s No. 1.
Other choices include
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005), 6 and 8:30 p.m., ABC Family. Director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp combined to make a classic for movie fans of any age.
“Clear and Present Danger” (1994), 8-11 p.m., Ion. In a change, Ion inserts this fairly good Tom Clancy adventure, with Harrison Ford wrapped up in both Washington politics and a Colombian shoot-out.
“Ugly Betty,” 8 p.m., ABC. Strapped for cash, Betty links with Amanda to live out and write: “How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime.”
“Grey’s Anatomy,” 9 p.m., ABC. Cristina gets the group’s first solo surgery, then has to give it up. Also, Mark Sloan’s surgery impresses Lexie.
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” 9 p.m., CBS. A murder may be linked to a killing 50 years ago.
“The Office,” 9 p.m., NBC. If the office doesn’t spend its $4,300 surplus now, it will lose it in next year’s budget.
“ER,” 10:01 p.m., NBC. Neela must testify about a patient’s death. Meanwhile, Sam has a family crisis; also, Morris and Banfield are stranded together.