Tuesday, July 5
5 p.m. “American Chopper”
The team builds a bike to salute the New York Jets. They were going to
make a Broncos bike, but they kept buying the wrong parts, and when they put
them all together, it barely ran. Discovery Channel
7 p.m. “Hit the Road: Paving America”
How forward-thinking politicians built the interstate highway system
and made possible the kind of ugly sprawl and traffic jams our
ancestors could only dream about. History Channel
8 p.m. “Fire Me Please”
Contestants are still competing to see who can get fired first.
Meanwhile, we’re waiting for the CEO version: “Give Me a Huge Bonus
While I’m Facing Indictment Please.” CBS
8 p.m. “Hollywood Secrets Revealed”
A look at the reality of sex scenes and why a looming boom microphone
and a guy yelling “CUT!” may not be the aphrodisiac you may thought
they were. VH1
8 p.m. “Destination: Phoenix”
Planning a trip to Phoenix and why smart travelers pack SPF 900
sunscreen, a welder’s mask for the daylight hours and oven mitts to
open the doors on their rental car. Travel Channel
9 p.m. “Empire”
Octavius and Tyrannus are imprisoned by mercenaries. This was before
we had the more civilized concepts of special prosecutors and Swift
Boat Veterans for Truth. ABC