WSU in second round of NCAAs
Today’s might-see
College Basketball, 11 a.m., CBS.
The second round of the NCAA Tournament begins, with the field already down to 32.
Today has four straight games, including the Washington State Cougars versus Notre Dame at the East Regional in Denver, 3:40 p.m.
Today’s might-see II
“World’s Funniest Commercials: Hilarious Liaisons,” 8 p.m., TBS.
Here’s a rerun of a quick, slick hour, with funny commercials about love and/or sex.
Other choices include
Skating, noon-3 p.m., ABC. If you don’t want to see terribly tall men playing basketball all weekend, switch to some terribly tiny women on ice. Today brings the women’s finals in the figure-skating World Championships, plus the men’s short programs. The men’s finals are Sunday on ESPN.
Sunday’s might-see
PBS’s “Masterpiece: Emma,” 8 p.m. KSPS, 9 p.m. KCDT.
After a long pledge break, PBS returns to its “Complete Jane Austen” series.
“Emma” is a bubbly little tale, nimbly adapted by Andrew Davies. Kate Beckinsale plays a sweet spirit who only wants to make a match for her orphaned protege (Samantha Morton).
The story was written in 1816, but remains interesting; it was borrowed by “Clueless.” The cast is young and talented.
Sunday’s might-see
“Everybody Hates Chris” and “Aliens in America,” 8 and 8:30 p.m., CW.
The first show (which we haven’t seen) has some promising holiday themes. Chris has a date for the Easter pageant; his mom tries to retain her Easter-bonnet championship.
Then “Aliens” has a terrific episode. After ruining the family’s vacation, Raja toys with moving into a different home.
Sunday’s other choices
“Cold Case,” 8:58 p.m., CBS. A 14-year-old math genius was killed, after his brother sold his skills to crooks.
“John Adams,” 9 p.m., HBO. As the revolution raged, Adams was sent to France, to scramble for military support. He was overwhelmed by the eccentricities of the nobility – and of Ben Franklin (gleefully played by Tom Wilkinson). This chapter is interesting, but flawed, unclear about Adams’ impact.
“Here Come the Newlyweds,” 10:02 p.m., ABC. Two weeks from its finale, the show is down to four couples.