Friday, July 11, 2008

Highlights

A cemetery attendant, a yoga therapist and a farmer walk into a room . . . Nope, it's not a bad joke, just the contestants on tonight's "Dance Machine" (Channel 7 at 8).

Reality competition "Queen Bees" (The N Network at 9) is previewed by Monica Hesse on Page C1.

When an evil force takes over a tourist-filled airplane on "Doctor Who" (Sci Fi at 9), the Doctor realizes he just can't catch a break, even on vacation.

Suspected murders end two marriages in Reno. Coincidence? "Dateline NBC" (Channel 4 at 9) thinks not.

"True Hollywood Story" (E! at 9) episodes are rarely sympathetic, but the producers may be a tad more sensitive when profiling actor Heath Ledger, who died this year at age 28.

WE TV explores a British royal's love life on "Prince William: Sexy and Single" (at 9). If he's not your type, no worries: "How to Marry a Prince" (at 10) offers all the tips you need to entice royalty elsewhere.

Tom Shales previews "Flashpoint" (Channel 9 at 10), starring Enrico Colantoni and Amy Jo Johnson, on Page C1.

Ted Koppel's adventure in China concludes with the third installment of "The People's Republic of Capitalism" (Discovery at 10), which looks at the growing Chinese auto industry and the demand for more cars and highways.

On "The N's Student Body" (at 10), out-of-shape teens try to get fit. The lures are a healthier lifestyle and a $25,000 prize.

Almost as fast as she hit the top of the fashion world, Ashley Paige tumbled to the bottom. During her new reality show, "Ashley Paige: Bikini or Bust" (TLC at 10), she tries to reverse her luck with a new business in Los Angeles.

The fifth-season premiere of "Stargate Atlantis" (Sci Fi at 10) picks up with the clock ticking as the team remains trapped under rubble.

In case you missed the National Public Radio "Car Talk" boys in animation, "Click & Clack's As the Wrench Turns" (Channel 26 at 10:30) airs again.

"Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35) hosts actor Michael Caine, actress Elizabeth Banks and a performance by Ludo.

Steve Carell, cycling star Lance Armstrong and musical guest Dr. John stop by "Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35).

On "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" (Channel 4, 12:35), the host talks with actors Sean Hayes and Ed Helms, and Tom Papa performs stand-up.

-- Emily Yahr