TV picks for Aug. 28:  Maria Menounos, "A Fish Called Wanda," "World's Wildest Commercials"

August 27, 2014 at 6:39PM
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Kevin Kline in 1988's "A Fish Called Wanda."
Kevin Kline stars in 1988’s “A Fish Called Wanda.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Ave Maria

"Untold With Maria Menounos," E!'s version of "60 Minutes," takes a look at reality stars who have stuck it out past their 15 minutes of fame (and those who didn't), plus a look at celebrity stalkers and the impact of EDM on the pop-culture scene. Now if only the show would do an exposé on Mario Lopez's hair. 7 p.m. E!

Ad men

Former "Saturday Night Live" player Chris Parnell brings his droll sense of humor to "World's Wildest Commercials," a countdown of the 20 most outrageous ads, including spots that are deemed too naughty for the U.S. market. Let's hope the gig doesn't do damage to Parnell's other job as the voice of "The Box" in Progressive spots. 9 p.m. KSTP, Ch. 5

Gone fishin'

If cable can repeat the Jimmy Fallon bomb "Taxi" every other day, why can't it do the same with a much greater comedy? For my money, 1988's "A Fish Called Wanda" doesn't get in the rotation nearly enough. The top-notch cast includes Kevin Kline, who picked up an Oscar for his role. 7 p.m. Esquire Network

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Actor Chris Parnell attends the Disney/ABC Winter 2014 TCA All Star Reception on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW
Parnell (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Maria Menounos attends the NBC 2014 Summer TCA held at the Beverly Hotel on Monday, July 14, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Menounos (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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