Neal Justin's TV picks for Sept. 17: Jeff Dunham, 'The Chase,' 'The Streamy Awards'

September 16, 2015 at 4:36PM
JEFF DUNHAM: UNHINGED IN HOLLYWOOD -- Pictured: (l-r) Brad Paisley, 'Walter', Jeff Dunham -- (Photo by: Chris Polk/NBC) ORG XMIT: Season: 1
Brad Paisley drops in on Jeff Dunham and pals on “Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

He's no dummy

If ventriloquism is a dead art, then why is Jeff Dunham one of the most popular acts in the country? Find out when the comic and his wooden friends take the stage in "Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood," with cameos from flesh-and-bone personalities Chuck Liddell and Brad Paisley. 7 p.m. KARE, Ch. 11

Head cheerleader

"The Chase" gets a lot of attention for being the brainiest game show on TV, but don't underestimate the contributions of Brooke Burns, a host who manages to rapidly rip through questions while maintaining an attitude that makes you believe she's truly rooting for the contestants. Either she's a fantastic actress or she gets a cut of the winnings. 7 p.m. GSN

Straight up

"The 5th Annual Streamy Awards" may not be as star-studded as the Emmys and the Oscars — yet — but the best in YouTube and online video will get a chance to rub shoulders with presenter Paula Abdul, or at least wave to her from a safe distance. 9 p.m. VH1

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Brooke Burns, host of The Chase on GSN
Burns (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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