Highlights

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On Planet Green at 9, "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere discusses a real-life quest: saving whales. (By Dan Steinberg -- Associated Press)
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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Highlights

See the special convention section (Page A28) for television coverage of the Democratic National Convention.

In the spirit of the new "Moment of Truth" episode, let's play two truths and a lie: (1) The show is on Channel 5; (2) it starts at 8 p.m.; (3) though selling their deepest secrets for cash, the contestants will live happily ever after.

Could manipulator Dan be the smartest houseguest in history? Maybe, but things might not go his way after a twist on "Big Brother 10" (Channel 9 at 8).

Some administrators on "The Principal's Office" (TruTV at 9) have better assignments than others; two school officials in North Carolina sort out a water-balloon fight.

"Fabulous Life of . . ." (VH1 at 9) spotlights the endless expenses Hollywood starlets incur providing for their little ones -- sometimes while they are still in the womb.

Actress Hayden Panettiere takes a break from her "Heroes" superpowers to chat on "Hollywood Green With Maria Menounos" (Planet Green at 9) about trying to save pilot whales.

Speaking of whales, Samantha Brown has a marine expedition of her own while visiting Cape Cod, Mass., on "Passport to Great Weekends" (Travel at 10).

Even split ends aren't as scary as the messy salon and spa in Burbank, Calif., on "Tabatha's Salon Makeover" (Bravo at 10), where Season 1 "Shear Genius" stylist Tabatha Coffey immediately clashes with the owner while trying to fix it up.

Now hockey players can be filled with pride and hunger after seeing a Stanley Cup-inspired dessert on "Ace of Cakes" (Food Network at 10).

"The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35) hosts chef Gordon Ramsay, Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin and singer Missy Higgins.

Actor Brad Garrett, actress Blake Lively and musical guest Randy Houser stop by "Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35).

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" (Channel 7, 12:05) has actress Kristin Chenoweth and a performance by musical group Staind.

-- Emily Yahr



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