Sunday German recording star David Hasselhoff swaps places with landscaper David Hasselhoff in the new reality series "Same Name" (8 p.m., WCCO, Ch. 4). The concept could serve as lesson in humility, but the "Baywatch" vet is too busy boasting about himself to notice.
Monday Melissa McCarthy's inclusion on the slate of lead actresses in a comedy might have been the biggest surprise to come out of the Emmy nominations. I suspect it has more to do with her scene-stealing work in "Bridesmaids" than her sweet turn in an otherwise ordinary sitcom. Judge for yourself with two repeats of "Mike & Molly" (7:30 and 8:30 p.m., WCCO, Ch. 4).
Tuesday What drove the split between Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed? See if you can pick up any clues in the seventh season finale of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" (9 p.m., A&E), which was taped pre-breakup in Belize. Of course, there's always the chance the split was a publicity stunt geared toward ensuring a season eight.
Wednesday History buffs will want to put down their copies of the latest Abraham Lincoln biography to watch the "E! True Hollywood Story: Snooki" (9 p.m., E!), an examination of America's great patriot Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. That will be followed by a special on the guy who parked my car last weekend.
Thursday I just might find myself rooting for "The Office" (8 p.m., KARE, Ch. 11) to win best comedy series at the Emmys, if only because of this repeat episode in which Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) pops the question. The proposal scene is sweet, silly and sentimental, well worth watching over and over again.
