TV picks for July 15-16: Russell Wilson, 'The Strain,' 'History of Comedy'

July 15, 2017 at 12:19AM
THE STRAIN -- Season Four - Pictured: Rupert Penry-Jones as Quinlan in "The Strain.". CR: Russ Martin/FX
Rupert Penry-Jones in “The Strain,” which begins its fourth and final season Sunday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Life in the fast lane

"The ESPYs" may have had Peyton Manning as their starting quarterback, but "Kids Choice Sports 2017" isn't backing down, recruiting the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson once again to host the annual awards. Michael Phelps will receive the Legend Award.

7 p.m. Sunday, Nick

Monsters Inc.

The fourth and final season of "The Strain" kicks off with the addition of "Pixels" star Jocelyn Hudon to the cast. Of course, the real stars of this horror series always have been creators Carlton Cuse and Guillermo del Toro, who seem to think "The Walking Dead" just isn't gory enough.

9 p.m. Sunday, FX

Amazing race

"The History of Comedy," CNN's newish documentary series, returns with a timely episode on race and humor. As usual, the episode is short on insight, but rich with well-chosen clips and commentary from standups including Dick Gregory, Sarah Silverman and Russell Peters. Some viewers may bristle at the inclusion of Bill Cosby without any mention of his legal troubles, but given the theme, the lack of a disclaimer is excusable.

9 p.m. Sunday, CNN

Neal Justin

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2016 file photo, Seattle Seahawks football player Russell Wilson, left, and singer Ciara arrive at the 58th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The couple were married Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Wilson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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