Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010
Winter Olympics7/6c NBC For these Games, "folk/country" is the chosen dance for the original portion of ice dancing, so expect to see more than a fair share of flamboyant costumes. Also expect to see U.S. teams in the thick of the medal race. Making its Olympic debut this year is ski cross, with former alpine skiers Daron Rahlves and Casey Puckett the U.S. contenders racing down hills four skiers at a time. "In this sport, you just strap on the skis and take a roller-coaster ride," says Rahlves. Also in skiing is the men's giant slalom, with Ted Ligety (U.S.) and Benjamin Raich (Austria) top picks for the podium. Bobsled's two-man event concludes with the gold-medal runs, and according to U.S. driver Steve Holcomb "the track favors experienced teams — the Russians, Germans and the U.S." And this evening on MSNBC, Canada and the U.S. square off in men's ice hockey. "It's the best of the best for each country," says U.S. goalie Ryan Miller. "It's like an all-star game, only with more intensity."Read on for previews of the BAFTAs, Cold Case, American Dad! and Brothers & Sisters.
Sun, Feb 21, 2010