Neal Justin's TV picks for May 28 -- "So You Think You Can Dance," Don Rickles, Edward Snowden

May 28, 2014 at 6:43AM
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Don Rickles and Amy Poehler speak onstage at Spike TV's "Don Rickles: One Night Only" on May 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Amy Poehler greeted the guest of honor during “One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Cutting in

The season premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance" kicks off with guest commentary from Wayne Brady and Jenna Elfman. Future guest judges include Billy Porter, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Christina Applegate. 7 p.m. KMSP, Ch. 9

Mr. Warmth

Hey, hockey pucks! Get ready to salute the Insult King as David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Robert De Niro combine forces for "One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles," a special taped this month at the Apollo Theater in New York City. 8 p.m., Spike

Back in the USSR

Moscow is an awfully long way to go for an interview, but when it's an exclusive with former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, well, you book yourself a seat. The "NBC News Primetime Special" includes highlights from Snowden's first-ever U.S. interview. Hope Brian Williams can squeeze in some time for a shot of vodka. 9 p.m. KARE, Ch. 11

Neal Justin

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about the writer

Neal Justin

Critic / Reporter

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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