TV picks for May 4: "Gotham," Kurt Cobain, David Letterman

May 1, 2015 at 7:56PM
In this image released by Fox, Erin Richards, left, and Milo Ventimiglia appear in a scene from "Gotham." Ventimiglia begins a multi-episode story arc as a new villain on the show Monday, April 13 at 8 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/FOX, Jessica Miglio)
Erin Richards and Milo Ventimiglia in “Gotham.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

To the manor born

"Gotham" wraps up a solid first season with the Riddler, the Penguin and other super-villains developing their claws, while a young Bruce Wayne explores the manor for secrets about his late father. 7 p.m. KMSP, Ch. 9

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 previously 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. 8 p.m. HBO

Everybody loves Dave

Ray Romano narrates "David Letterman: A Life in Television," a special that looks back at the icon's 30-plus years in late-night television. Romano is a fitting host; his sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond," was produced by Letterman's company. 8:30 p.m. WCCO, Ch. 4 Neal Justin

Photo: Michael Lavine Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana
Cobain (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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