PBS presents ‘Sargent Shriver’

Mon., Jan. 21, 2008

Mike Hughes Gannett News Service

Tonight’s must-see

“American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” 10 p.m., KSPS and KUID.

In an era of pragmatic politics, it’s invigorating to view Sargent Shriver’s career.

He led the Peace Corps and the “War on Poverty.” He kept pushing ahead, taking chances.

Shriver urged John Kennedy (his brother-in-law) to risk all the Southern states by aligning with civil rights activists.

He was an idealist, an enthusiast, an optimist. It’s a fascinating story, told with depth and with room for his critics.

Tonight’s might-see

“The Naked Brothers Band” season-opener, 8-9 p.m., Nickelodeon.

This show – which usually airs Saturdays – has lost none of its loose, goofy charm.

Nat and Alex Wolff, who just turned 13 and 10, star and write the songs. Directed by their mom (former “thirtysomething” actress Polly Draper), they mix intelligence with natural zeal.

This hour, focusing on prom night, has loopy humor and some fun music.

Other choices include

“Dance War,” 8-9:30 p.m., ABC. Last week, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba chose their six-person teams; the two leftovers, Corina and Maxx, went home. Now the teams perform and viewers vote; someone from the losing team will be ousted.

“Prison Break,” 8 p.m., Fox. Inside the prison, Michael’s escape plan comes crashing down. Outside, Linc and Sucre plan an ending for Susan.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.