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Show ex-cop who is determined to bring a bail jumper (Charles :05 p.m. TBS “MOVIE: IN HARW’S WAY”This 1965 dra- Grodin), an embezzling ma abouttwoofficers’ responseto the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, stars John Wayne as Rockwell Torrey, a larger-than-life U.S. Navy captain. Patricia Neal portrays Maggie, an attractive Navy nurse who catches SEAS 11 p.m. HBO “ARLISS”Premiering tonight, this comedy series stars Robert Wuhl as Arliss Michaels, a smooth-talking sports agent whowill do Rockwell's eye. The film’sall- anything to keep his high-pro- star cast includes Kirk Douglas, Tom Tryon, Dana file clients satisfied. Exploring the relationships between agents and athletes, the show Andrews and Burgess Mered» ith. . 8p.m. (4) “MOVIE: GREGORY K.” Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“8rd Rock From the Sun”) starsin this riveting drama based onthe true story of a boy whotries to terminate his parents’rights so he can be adopted byhis foster family. As Gregory tries to free himself from the parents he feels have abandoned him, heis supported byhis foster father, George Russ(Bill Smitrovich, “Life Goes On”). * 8p.m. (5) “THE WORLD'S | accountant, from New York to Los Angelesin this 1988 film. GREATEST MAGICII”Alan Thicke hosts this repeat spe- John Wayne(left) and Kirk Douglas star in ‘In Harm’s Way’ at 6.05 p.m. Saturday on TBS. cial featuring world-class magicians performing mystifying tricks. Among the highlights: Penn & Teller attempt the trick of catching a bullet betweenthe teeth, a feat so difficult, 12 magicians in history have died as a resultofit. Gueststars include Susan Anton, Gina Tolleson and Richard Grieco. 9:40 p.m. DISN “MOVIE: MIDNIGHT RUN” Robert DeNiro stars as a bounty hunter and features many sports guest stars, including Shaquille O'Neal, Scottie Pippen and Jim Palmer. 11:30 p.m. (5) “MOVIE: PLANET OF THE APES”In this 1968 classic, Charlton Heston leads a group of surviving astronauts in shocking future world where apes are masters and humansare slaves. This movie, which spawnedfour sequels and two TV series, won a special Oscar for makeup. Roddy McDowell, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore and JamesDaly also star. Find them Every Weekin the TV Preview on Page6. 8 Standard-Examiner August 10 - 17, 1996 |