What to Watch Right Now

Derren Brown motivates and manipulates an ordinary man into taking control of his life and achieving his aspirations.

Tom is in a pool hall after hours; as he soon discovers, Jerry is sleeping in the corner pocket. Tom chases Jerry around the table and the rest of the pool hall.

Burgess Meredith narrates this insightful MGM-produced documentary about the life and career of Hollywood legend Clark Gable, from his childhood in Ohio, to his star status in Hollywood, and to his romantic life off-screen, including his marriage to Carole Lombard. The film incorporates classic film footage of Gable with interviews of people from his past, including an old classmate from his school days, a former sweetheart, and his press agent. Another treat is the rare home movie footage of Gable and Lombard on a camping trip.

Part of the Pagan Invasion Series, this documentary touches on many of the myths associated with Satanism from a Christian perspective

Charley gets word that a rich uncle has died, leaving him millions. Attorneys advise him to repair to a resort and avoid gold diggers. Once there, word spreads among the single women, and several try to ensnare him. At first he's gullible, then he cottons on, so when Thelma, a wealthy young woman, mistakes him for a fortune hunter, he dismisses her as well. A manager's error puts Charley and Thelma in the same suite, and each thinks the other is prospecting. A dressing gown, radio, bare feet, pistol, keyhole, fountain pen, bedcovers, and a suspicious hotel detective join the mix-up. But wait--was the inheritance a mistake?

It's been 20 years since the first Earth Day and all is far from well. Pollution is still a huge problem and global warming is becoming an issue as well. Bugs Bunny arrives by mistake at the Earth Day festival and shares his worries about the state of the environment. Well-meaning Everyman then arrives and holds a speech to try to calm down the worried festival-goers. Suddenly, Mother Earth appears and announces that things are actually as bad as everyone fears and that she's dying. She's quickly taken to hospital and nursed by two doctors as well as Doogie Howser. Hospital Director is suspicious that her condition might not be as bad as she's portraying it. Newswomen Murphy Brown and Downtown Julie Brown report in front of the hospital on Mother Nature's condition. Popular astronomer Carl Sagan talks about the greenhouse effect. Game show Jeopardy! has a special Earth Day edition. Ghostbuster Egon Spengler's twin brother, wastebuster Elon Spengler, shows up to stop heavy smoker and polluter Nathan Thurm. Young Jonathan Brandis and his two worried friends try to convince the hospital guard to let them see Mother Earth. Doc Emmett Brown arrives at the hospital from the future to warn everyone that they must act now to prevent a future eco-cataclysm. The cast of Golden Girls discusses environmentalism. SNL's Weekend Update anchorperson Dennis Miller throws in his two cents. Kermit the Frog and his nephew Robin the Frog are worried about pollution as well. Slick Every Lawyer tries to persuade worried Everyman that pollution is good. Brandis and his young friends meet concerned E.T. Quincy Jones and seven famous rappers (Will Smith as Fresh Prince, Tone Loc, Queen Latifah, Ice-T, the Kid 'N Play duo and Heavy D) gather to help Earth rap back against pollution. Coach Stewart explains how to fight pollution. The cast of the Cosby Show discusses environmentalism as well. Thirtysomething star Melanie Mayron talks recycling. Local news editor Walter Samson warns people about the horrifying numbers behind pollution. On the New Dating Game, eco-conscious Kim picks between three contestants including Dr. Vinny Boombatz. Repentful chemical company executive Charles McIntyre confesses his involvement with illegal toxic waste disposal. During an NBA game, Magic Johnson and Michael Douglas warn sports fan Robert Wuhl about the need to recycle. The Bundy family from Married with Children makes fun of environmentalism. Concerned Citizen visits a bar and the Bartender helps her find a way to do something about the environment. Hellen explains why the rainforests are priceless and could help cure many diseases. The cast of Cheers discusses environmentalism. Barbra Streisand sings. Meanwhile, the special is watched by skeptical Vic and his wife Paula, who tries to raise his environmental awareness. Vic then has a nightmare in which his poker buddies make fun of him over this. Throughout the special, various documentary segments about people, environmental groups and ways to prevent and fight pollution and save the environment are shown.

Following the conclusion of a criminal trial, one of the officials involved in the trial feels the need to tell the story of Frank Davis, a young man involved peripherally in the trial, but who was directly involved in the case. Frank was like many teenagers, basically good but who dreamed of material things he could not afford. He began to steal, and seeing that stealing was easy and got him what he wanted, continued to do so. His chutzpah caught the attention of gangsters, whom he joined after he graduated from high school, as again he thought this move would continue what he considered the easy life. However, his new associates were quick to blame others within their circle for anything that went wrong. Frank began to feel trapped by this life, as things did go wrong. The identity of the official telling the story and Frank's fate serves as a cautionary warning that the easy life as Frank saw it may have dire consequences.

This documentary, authorized by the Elvis Presley estate, examines the films made by Elvis before he entered the army in 1958. Shown are home movies, clips from the films he made during that time and interviews with friends, colleagues and co-workers.

Narrated by Dominic West and directed by Mike Christie, CONCRETE CIRCUS brings together five of the worlds' best street sport talents including urban trial-rider Danny MacAskill, Kilian Martin, Blue, and BMX flatlander Keelan Phillips.

Will Rogers, America's unofficial ambassador abroad, invites us to rural England. He starts at Windsor Castle, and we see the boys at Eton in their top hats. He motors past the oak trees of the king's riding park, where he strolls up to deer. Then it's on to Thomas Gray's churchyard and to a thatched cottage. Rogers buys 'hollyhawks' from a vendor, stops at Ascot, and goes to Hampton Court Palace to see Henry VIII's private garden and the first tennis court. He concludes with a boat ride down the 'Temms' past country estates, elaborate house boats, and picnicking punters. A stop at a riverside hotel for tea ends the tour. Rogers makes wry observations throughout.

This film chronicles the drive-in's birth and development, its phenomenal popularity with audiences of all ages, its tragic decline, and its inevitable comeback as a classic form of Americana.

A dark and beautiful fairytale about the coming together of two 14 year olds under very unusual and disturbing circumstances.

With dance music legend Gloria Gaynor as host, "Disco: Spinning the Story" takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of the 1970's music and cultural phenomenon. The film showcases new interviews with funk pioneer George Clinton, members of Chic, Village People, The Trammps, producer/songwriter Giorgio Moroder, hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow, remix legend Tom Moulton, "Disco: Step-by-Step"® producer, Marty Angelo and even Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. Plus there are vintage interview clips with Donna Summer, Harry Wayne "KC" Casey, and Studio 54 co-owner, the late Steve Rubell. Also included are highlights of explosive performances by some of disco's finest including Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band, Bee Gees, Chic, Trammps, Gloria Gaynor, Rose Royce, Labelle, Hues Corporation, Commodores, Blondie, Rod Stewart and Barry White. As well as artists who inspired and fostered the disco sound including vintage performances by Delfonics, Supremes, Temptations, James Brown, early Kool and the Gang, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and more. So put on your boogie shoes and get on up!

The gripping story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent; Eddie Chapman. Chapman duped the Germans so successfully he was awarded their highest honour, the Iron Cross, the only UK citizen ever to have received one.

Supermodel and environmental activist Angie Everhart fulfills her lifelong dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to see the receding glaciers before they're gone forever. Angie's seven day journey takes her to the highest point in Africa amidst ailing crew members, high altitude sickness, and a battle of wills, all while encountering some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.