Happy hour I've been to pubs that have made my head spin, but I've never imbibed anywhere as weird as "Bar Karma" (9 p.m. Friday, Current), the setting for a new interactive series about a time-traveling watering hole that has the ability to make life-changing decisions. Viewers can alter story lines by voting at www.current.com/shows/bar-karma on important developments, such as whether the Norm-like patron orders light or regular beer.
Thumbs up Patricia Clarkson greatly improves her chances of getting good reviews for her next film by narrating "For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism" (7 p.m. Saturday, Documentary Channel), which looks at the history and impact of movie reviews. A.O. Scott, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Harry Knowles and Roger Ebert's thumb are among the commentators.
Love letter "Twilight" star Peter Facinelli has put all other Valentine's Day efforts to shame by co-writing a romantic movie for wife Jennie Garth. The former "Beverly Hills" resident stars as a woman who falls for a struggling actor, played by Hopkins' Ethan Erickson, in "Accidentally in Love" (8 p.m. Saturday, Hallmark). The Minnesota ties don't stop there. Deephaven's David Burton Morris handles the directing chores.
Top of the world Nice to know that I can enjoy the bears, monkeys and foxes around Mount Everest without having to put on hiking boots and gasp for air. "The Himalayas" (7 p.m. Sunday, KTCA, Ch. 2), the latest installment of "Nature," is a beautifully shot documentary that's perfect for armchair travelers.
NEAL JUSTIN
