A movable beast
T.J. Miller, who specializes in playing the party guest no one invited, is perfectly cast as a Jabba the Hutt type who hosts a Japanese talk show in "The Gorburger Show." It's a clever concept that plays off the idea of late-night stars as ego monsters, but once the host finishes eating more than half the crew in the first episode, he transforms into a pretty swell egg. More chewing, less cooing, Gorburger.
11 p.m. Sun., Comedy Central
America comes of age
Producers Stephen Ives and Amanda Pollak justify the six-hour running time for "The Great War" by humanizing the World War I documentary with unforgettable characters, most notably Woodrow Wilson, whose religious beliefs, brilliance, ego and racism would shape history for decades to come. This powerful piece may not be as emotionally overwhelming as Ken Burns' work, but it still packs a punch.
8 p.m. Mon.-Wed., TPT, Ch. 2
New kid on the block
The letter of the day on "Sesame Street" is "F" as in friend, an appropriate choice since this special episode revolves around how Big Bird tries to bond with Julia, a Muppet with autism. Elmo may be a fine companion for youngsters, but when it comes to introducing kids to weighty issues, our yellow-beaked buddy remains the go-to teacher.
7 a.m. Mon., HBO
Neal Justin
