Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Highlights

Presumptive presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama are examined on the special "Lives of the Presidential Candidates: Revealed" (CNN at 8 and 9:30 p.m., respectively), with interviews with the senators and their wives.

Malfunctioning cameras are the latest issue for the problem-ridden Georgia television station on "Making News: Savannah Style" (TV Guide at 9).

On the premiere of "Architecture School" (Sundance at 9), a group of Tulane students helps rebuild low-income New Orleans areas by competing to develop designs for an affordable home.

"Extreme Ways to Go Green" (Travel at 9) shows folks around the country who have taken the environmentally friendly trend to an especially high level.

The models can take a break on "Project Runway" (Bravo at 9) as the designers create outfits for some of New York's famous drag queens; RuPaul is the guest judge.

"P.O.V." (Channel 26 at 10) tells the story of Chilean judge Juan Guzmán taking on a famous case against ex-dictator Augusto Pinochet.

The Hempstead, N.Y., police and members of the community team up to crack down on drug dealers on "Primetime: Crime" (Channel 7 at 10).

The first season of "Family Foreman" (TV Land at 10) wraps up as super-busy multi-tasker George tries to find time to spend with his wife.

"Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35) has actor Kevin Costner, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guests Low vs. Diamond.

Boxing legend and grillmaster George Foreman visits "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Channel 7, 12:05), and singer Alanis Morissette stops by to chat and perform.

"The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" (Channel 9, 12:35) hosts actor Alfred Molina and author Salman Rushdie.

-- Emily Yahr