The last laugh"Give It Up for Greg Giraldo" (10:30 p.m. Friday, Comedy) is at once hilarious and heartbreaking, as it pays tribute to a brilliant standup who passed away last year after a drug overdose. Giraldo's slow but sure self-destruction reminded me of the Lenny Bruce story, especially when told by friends Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Conan O'Brien and Nick Swardson.
Adam's ribbing"Grown Ups" (8 p.m. Saturday, Starz), which makes its TV premiere, may not be Oscar material, but it's another example of how star Adam Sandler has tapped into the juvenile in all of us. It's a ridiculous party that gives Chris Rock, Kevin James and the rest of this Rat Pack a chance to play to their strengths, even if those strengths encompass jokes about obesity and sex with elderly women.
Broadway baby"The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway" (9 p.m. Saturday, HBO) has improved somewhat since I saw the theater production last year in Los Angeles, but it's still a grind for those who crave story over silliness. On the other hand, the ol' playhouse is as lively as ever and visits from Mailman Mike and Cowboy Curtis will delight die-hard fans.
Jam sessionAwards are nice, but music is sweeter, which is why I plan to skip the acceptance speeches during the taped "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies" (8 p.m. Sunday, Fuse) and tune in for the closing numbers, which include Tom Waits and Neil Young teaming up for "Get Behind the Mule," Bruce Springsteen providing guitar for Darlene Love's "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" and Dr. John, Leon Russell and Elton John all banging the keys while Lloyd Price wails "Stagger Lee."
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