TV picks for Jan. 19:  Martin Luther King Jr., "The Monuments Men," Larry Wilmore

January 18, 2015 at 8:00PM
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Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett were part of an all-star cast in George Clooney’s “The Monuments Men,” on Starz tonight. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

He had a dream

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by watching "King: A Filmed Record … Montgomery to Memphis," a 1970 documentary that uses footage from 1955-68. Heavyweights Joseph Mankiewicz and Sidney Lumet teamed up for directing duties. 8 p.m. Bounce

Ocean's 13

Among the running jokes during the recent Golden Globes were the almost universally bad reviews for "The Monuments Men," a film directed by and starring George Clooney. The film is indeed deadly dull in spots, but there's some fun interaction within an all-star cast that includes Bill Murray, Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett. 10:10 p.m. Starz

Hello, Larry

The real question surrounding "The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore," which is having its premiere, is whether the very likable host will bring enough high-octane energy to a very crowded field. Best case scenario is that he attracts viewers who are looking for fewer pranks and more thoughtful conversation. 10:30 p.m. Comedy Central

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Larry Wilmore Host of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" photo credit: Peter Yang, Comedy Central
Wilmore (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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