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Critic's choice: This week

By neal justin television

Last update: April 19, 2008 - 3:59 PM

Sunday

In his crusade to prove he's more than just Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe appeared nude in a London stage production. His latest effort, "My Boy Jack" (8 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2), is a more dressed-up affair, as he plays Rudyard Kipling's son, a figure who goes into battle with less than magical results. Radcliffe is fine, as is Kim Cattrall as his doting mother, but the real star here is David Haig, who plays the ultra-patriotic author who must come to terms with the results of parental pressure.

Monday

I don't know a whole lot about "The Wonder Pets!" (6 p.m., NICK), but they appear to have great taste in music. In a brand-new episode, the gang travels to Liverpool (hopefully not via the cargo hold) to hear their fave band, the Beetles, with voice help from members of Broadway's "Beatlemania."

Tuesday

First Kathie Lee Gifford, and now Laura Bush. The First Lady guests hosts on "Today" (7 a.m., KARE, Ch. 11), offering a rare look inside the Bush family ranch near Crawford, Texas. Bush, has somehow snagged an interview with bestselling author Jenna Bush. Apparently, living in the White House gives you all kinds of clout.

Wednesday

We're used to saying goodbye to members of "Law & Order" (9 p.m., KARE, Ch. 11), but this farewell will be particularly painful. Jesse L. Martin, who plays detective Ed Green, turns in his badge after nine years with the show. Anthony Anderson, formerly of "K-Ville," will slip into his place.

Thursday

Brett Favre appears on "The Late Show With David Letterman" (10:35 p.m., WCCO, Ch. 4) to confirm that he is, indeed, done with football. Instead, he has decided to devote the rest of his life to teaching Letterman how to really let those cards fly when he tosses them out the window. Look out, New Jersey!

NEAL JUSTIN