TV picks for Feb. 20:  "Killer Karaoke," "The Rise and Fall of Penn Station," Matthew McConaughey

February 19, 2014 at 8:16PM
When BOB BARKER and Happy Gilmore (ADAM SANDLER) team up, the friendly game of golf becomes a contact sport in the 1996 movie comedy "Happy Gilmore."
Bob Barker, left, and Adam Sandler in 1996’s “Happy Gilmore.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Sandman cometh

If you're looking for mindless television, you might as well go all the way and enjoy Adam Sandler at his silliest. "Billy Madison" (6 p.m., ABC Family) and "Happy Gilmore" (8 p.m.) would lay the groundwork for many moneymaking antics to come. While neither is a masterpiece, I still think the musical number at the end of "Madison" is a hoot.

All right, all right, all right!

The lovefest for Matthew McConaughey continues with his appearance on "Inside the Actors Studio." I look forward to James Lipton's questions about "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Magic Mike," but I hope he has time to bring up McConaughey's subtle, moving performance in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." 7 p.m., Bravo

Singing the bruise

"Killer Karaoke," the show that tries to combine "American Idol" with "Fear Factor," returns with new host Mark McGrath, who we hope will keep his references to his old band, Sugar Ray, to a minimum. 9 p.m., TruTV

Neal Justin

Matthew McConaughey poses for a portrait at the 86th Oscars Nominees Luncheon, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
McConaughey (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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