Thursday, June 30
6 p.m. “Escapes from Alcatraz”
This look at tales of escape from the island prison includes
interviews with former guards, former prisoners and the four people in
the world who are still interested in this tired rehash. Discovery
Channel
6 p.m. “Spongebob Squarepants”
The “Band Geeks” episode may be the finest few minutes of animation
ever seen on Nickelodeon, but people who recall their high school band
tenure fondly or own more than one Bon Jovi album are advised to seek
alternative programming. Nickelodeon
6 p.m. “The Day After”
Survivors of a nuclear attack wander the ruins of Kansas City picking
their way through a desolate landscape of ruin and despair. On the
plus side, the attack cleared room to build several more Wal-Mart
Super Centers. (1983) TV Land
7 p.m. “Pimp My Ride”
An old police cruiser is turned into a skateboard-themed car. Not only
do they have to remove the donut smell, they have to call in a mystic
to exorcise the totally bogus karma. MTV
8 p.m. “Hit Me Baby One More Time”
Tonight’s review of pop has-beens includes Missing Persons, in case you
wanted to see what Dale Bozzio looks like 23 years, two kids and two
marriages later. NBC
8 p.m “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”
When a hunter and a bear are found dead, the team uncovers a shadowy
trade in stolen pic-a-nic baskets. CBS