TV picks for April 12-16:  "Veep," "MTV Movie Awards," Robert Osborne, "The Price is Right"

April 9, 2015 at 8:28PM
Julia Louis-Dreyfus in "Veep"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus in “Veep” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Madame president

Remember when people swore there was a "Seinfeld" curse? Julia Louis-Dreyfus has single-handedly erased such notions with her stellar work in both "The New Adventures of Old Christine," a gem that was canceled way too soon, and now "Veep," which returns for its fourth season. Despite the title, Louis-Dreyfus' Selina Meyer is now president, providing her even more opportunities to insert foot in mouth. She is the funniest actress in TV history, in large part because she clearly thinks every bit through and mines every opportunity to get a laugh without mugging for the camera. Let's hope for a long term in office. 9:30 p.m. Sunday, HBO

Get Hart

Jimmy Kimmel will present Kevin Hart with the Comedic Genius Award during the "2015 MTV Movie Awards." Apparently, voters decided to give Hart the honor before reading reviews of his big-screen flop, "Get Hard." Amy Schumer hosts. 7 p.m. Sunday, HBO

It takes two

For the first time in its long history, "The Price Is Right" is encouraging teamwork. "Couples Week" will feature some unique match-ups, from military families to blind dates. Now if only Drew Carey would share hosting duties with his old sitcom nemesis, Mimi. 10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. WCCO, Ch. 4

Turning the tables

Those with fond memories of "This Is Your Life" should get a kick out of "Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute," which salutes the TCM host. Alex Trebek makes a surprise visit during a Q&A and brings along some famous friends including Eva Marie Saint and Robert Wagner. 7 p.m. Tuesday, TCM

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Kevin Hart arrives at the LA Premiere of "Get Hard" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
Hart (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Drew Carey poses at the CBS Daytime After Dark event at The Comedy Store on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACP101
Carey (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Robert Osborne arrives at 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival's Opening Night Gala at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Annie I. Bang /Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW
Robert Osborne (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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