TV picks for May 3-8: Kurt Cobain, 'M*A*S*H,' 'New Girl,' 'Fake Off'

May 1, 2015 at 5:07PM
ca. 1992 --- Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain --- Image by © Dora Handel/CORBIS OUTLINE KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK: Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain. photo: Dora Handel/Corbis/courtesy of HBO ORG XMIT: 12925887
Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain circa 1992 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

All apologies

You don't have to be a fan of Nirvana to be touched by "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck," the first fully authorized documentary of the band's frontman. Brett Morgen, who helmed documentaries on the Rolling Stones and Robert Evans, uses a variety of storytelling devices to present a three-dimensional figure, largely misunderstood by the public. One glaring omission is the lack of commentary from bandmate Dave Grohl. Morgen said that Grohl was interviewed but that he decided the film was running too long to include the drummer's thoughts. Strange, since Morgen does make time for numerous shots of Courtney Love's bare breasts. 8 p.m. Monday, HBO

The long goodbye

More than 120 million people tuned in to see the series finale of "M*A*S*H," which will be rebroadcast with new commentary from some of the cast members and creators of the landmark sitcom. Just try not shedding a tear when B.J. finally finds a way to say goodbye to Hawkeye. 6 p.m. Sunday, MeTV, Ch. 5.3

Lofty expectations

In the season finale of "New Girl," Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.) finally moves out of the loft, leaving room for — Regis Philbin? Well, not exactly, but the veteran host does make an appearance. In the meantime, Jess and Nick appear to be back playing will-they-or-won't-they? 8 p.m. Tuesday, KMSP, Ch. 9

Balancing act

Ten teams of gifted performers compete in theater, acrobatics and illusion for the second season of "Fake Off," hosted by "High School Musical" grad Corbin Bleu. The winners get $100,000 and Penn and Teller's cellphone numbers. 9 p.m. Wednesday, TruTV

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