Tuesday, May 16
6 p.m. “Modern Marvels”
Tonight’s episode examines “Race Track Tech” and the technology it takes to stage a NASCAR event . Advances include optimized fuel injection microchips, track surface monitoring, on-board fire containment units and a no-spill beer sippy cup. History Channel.
7 p.m. “Will & Grace”
Jack sets out to sabotage a rival for a spot on a gay men’s chorus. It’s this kind of thing that has most gay men’s choruses installing scratch posts in their rehearsal halls. NBC.
7 p.m. “Celebrity Debut”
Screen tests, interviews and other footage of celebrities before they were discovered give us a glimpse of the stars with their youthful enthusiasm, their raw talent and the noses they were born with. ABC.
7 p.m. “Real World: Key West”
The housemates have to postpone the opening of their salon when Hurricane Rita swings through. This is one of those tragic cases that was totally ignored by FEMA. MTV.
7 p.m. “Caddyshack”
A brilliant study in class consciousness is played out in series of poignant vignettes set at a posh country club with dozens of characters interacting in an Altman-esque story of lingering societal divisions. (1980) ABC Family.
8 p.m. “House”
The doctor sees a Katrina survivor who is suffering hallucinations. Apparently she thinks Brownie really was doing a heck of a job. Fox.