Highlights

Highlights

See today's special section, Page A24, for a guide to television coverage of the Republican National Convention.

"Redskins Kickoff" (Comcast SportsNet at 6 p.m.) treats fans to prizes and interviews with players in the hour leading up to NFL Football (Channel 4 at 7). The season officially starts tonight when the Redskins face Eli Manning and the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants.

In the two-hour season premiere of "Kitchen Nightmares" (Channel 5 at 8), Chef Ramsay checks up on some of the eateries he helped whip into shape last season.

"Destroyed in Seconds" (Discovery at 9) explores sudden tragedies, such as an earthquake that damaged a church, and Oklahoma buildings hit by tornadoes.

Julie Chen is back for another live eviction on "Big Brother 10" (Channel 9 at 8) when either Renny or Keesha joins the jury panel.

"Kate Hudson: The E! True Hollywood Story" (E! at 9) profiles the ups and downs in the life of Goldie Hawn's actress daughter.

VH1 looks at everyday people whose lives changed for better/for worse when they married a celeb on "Fabulous Life of . . . " (at 9).

"Tabatha's Salon Takeover" (Bravo at 10) has the best of intentions, but the situation goes awry when Tabatha confronts a headstrong owner at a New Jersey establishment.

All those summer action movies have nothing on the real-life car chases featured on "Jacked: Auto Theft Task Force" (A&E at 10), which tonight hunts down a vehicle during a storm.

The judges on the season finale of "Gong Show With Dave Attell" (Comedy Central at 10) try to keep straight faces watching the bizarre acts seeking a shot at fame.

Guess who's coming to dinner for vegan skewers on "Supper Club With Tom Bergeron" (Planet Green at 10)? Lots of random guests, including actress Amy Smart and radio personality Stephanie Miller.

"Live From Abbey Road" (Sundance at 10) wraps up its season with performances at the legendary London recording studio with singers Brian Wilson, Teddy Thompson and Martha Wainwright.

Game show host Howie Mandel, 7-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick and musical act the Game visit "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35).

"Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35) hosts actor Robin Williams, actress Shannen Doherty and a performance by Duffy.

Actor Aaron Eckhart and musical guest Metro Station stop by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Channel 7, 12:05).

-- Emily Yahr