TV picks for May 30: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' 'State of Pride,' 'Lip Sync Battle'

May 29, 2019 at 8:24PM
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Jimmy Kimmel heads to prime time. (ABC/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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"Jimmy Kimmel Live" may not have remained a late-night mainstay if it weren't for the supersmart decision to give the program a prime-time slot before NBA Finals games. The tradition continues for the 12th year in a row. Expect lots of big-name guest stars and sports-related surprises.

7 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5

Pride (in the name of love)

YouTube is making available three new documentaries to help shine the light on LGBTQ issues, starting with "State of Pride," which follows advocate Raymond Braun as he travels the nation to see how people in Utah, San Francisco and Alabama celebrate Pride. The trio of films will also include a look back at the Stonewall uprising and a profile of vlogger Gigi Gorgeous.

Now streaming on YouTube Premium

Come and play

Big Bird may seem like a gentle soul, but I expect him to be one fierce bird when he faces off against "Rushmore" actor Jason Schwartzman in a new episode of "Lip Sync Battle." Other guest competitors this summer include the hosts of "American Ninja Warrior" and cast members for "Ray Donovan."

9 p.m., Paramount

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Actor Jason Schwartzman attends the premiere of "Wine Country" at The Paris Theatre on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Schwartzman (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
This image released by HBO shows the cast of the popular children's show "Sesame Street." Big Bird, Elmo and stars of “Sesame Street” are leaving their quiet neighborhood and hitting the road. The non-profit Sesame Workshop said Tuesday a selection of Muppets will embark on a 10-city trip to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary campaign with free park festivals, live performances and kid-friendly activities. (HBO via AP)
Big Bird (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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