Daily News DDIIVVEERRSSIIOONNSS Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Page 15B Heeere’s Johnny, on Prime time SUNDAY PRIME TIME STATION I M F R S G 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 ‘American Masters’ WNKY (NBC) 7 14 - 15 6 7 Harry’s Law (N) (cc) 5 The Celebrity Apprentice: The finalists plan a charity event. 4 Whacked Out Paid Program WBKO2 (FOX) 8 - - - - - The Simpsons Bob’s Burgers Family Guy 5 American Dad Big Bang Big Bang How I Met How I Met By FRAZIER MOORE ing mother whose approval he WBKO (ABC) 9 11 13 13 11 13 Once Upon a Time (cc) 4 (8:01) (Series Finale) (N) (cc) WBKO at 10 Sports Connect The Associated Press seems to have sought, fruitlessly, WNKY2 (CBS) 10 - - - - 2 Survivor: One World (Season Finale) (N) (cc) 4 Survivor: One World (N) 4 (10:05) (cc) 5 NEW YORK — Johnny Car- his entire life. WKYU (PBS) 11 10 6 12 13 6 Antiques Roadshow (cc) 3 Kitchen Conversations 3 Moyers & Company (cc) 3 The Visionaries One-on-One son didn’t invent late night, But as a boy, he discovered the ★★ whose all-encompassing dark- way to win approval Ð at least WBKO3 (CW) 12 - - - - - Nim’s Island (’08) (Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster) (cc) Meet, Browns Meet, Browns Troubadour, TX (N) (cc) ness, according to Genesis, even from others Ð was by performing WKGB (KET) 26 12 5 9 12 8 Time Goes By Being Served? Masterpiece Mystery! (N) (cc) 5 Ascen-Journey Globe Trekker: Bangladesh. 3 predates TV by many millennia. magic: “You can be the center of WTVF (CBS) 30 5 10 5 5 5 Survivor: One World (Season Finale) (N) (cc) 4 Survivor: One World (N) 4 NewsChannel Sports Central Nor did Carson invent late- attention without being yourself,” A&E 39 41 30 36 31 45 Storage Wars Storage Wars Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty night talk shows. He didn’t invent he explains as an adult. AMC 34 29 28 27 29 37 (5) Cinderella Man (’05) ★★★ The Killing (N) (cc) 5 Mad Men: Dark Shadows. 5 (10:04) The Killing (cc) 5 their desk-and-couch format or This led to showbiz as his cho- ANPL 53 - - - - 71 River Monsters 4 Swamp Wars (N) 4 River Monsters (N) 4 Swamp Wars 4 the monologue with which they sen profession. And after college, BET 50 - 51 24 - 52 Good Hair (’09) ★★★ (cc) The Game 5 Stay Together Stay Together Stay Together typically begin, or the game of he landed a job at an Omaha radio CMT 41 - - - - - Them Idiots Whirled Tour (cc) 4 Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad (cc) 5 Bayou Billion golf, which inspired the golf station, where, with the advent of CNBC 35 - - - - - Stay Tuned: TV Porsche BMW: A Driving Obsession Surviving a Car Crash The Facebook Obsession swing he stylishly mimed to fin- TV soon after, he hosted a pro- CNN 44 - - - - - Voters-America: Vets Wanted Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom (N) Voters-America: Vets Wanted ish his own monologue each gram on the infant medium. A COM 60 - - - - 64 (5:45) The 40-Year-Old Virgin Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain : Black and Blue Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain night. 1950 film clip captures him at MythBusters (cc) 4 MythBusters (N) (cc) 4 MythBusters: Bug Special. 4 MythBusters (cc) 4 Carson didn’t invent the talk- work, blinking and breathless DISC 20 23 25 25 23 46 show host’s sidekick, or the behind his desk Ð much in con- E! 51 - - - - 69 Khloe & Lamar Khloe & Lamar Khloe & Lamar Khloe & Lamar Khloe & Lamar The E! True Hollywood Story Mrs. Eastwood obligatory house band. Even trast to the cool, unflappable on- ESPN 16 24 32 41 24 61 MLB Baseball: Angels of Anaheim at Rangers. (N Subject to Blackout) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (cc) many of his most popular comic air manner he would grow into, ESPN2 15 25 33 42 25 60 2011 World Series of Poker 2011 World Series of Poker 2011 World Series of Poker 2011 World Series of Poker characters were lifted brazenly but with the boyish looks and FAMILY 49 26 18 47 26 67 (6) The Time Traveler’s Wife (’09) ★★ A Walk to Remember (’02) ★★ (Shane West, Mandy Moore) from other performers, such as robust, man’s voice he kept for a FNC 54 - - - - - Huckabee (N) Fox News Sunday Geraldo at Large (N) (cc) 4 Huckabee Jackie Gleason and Jonathan lifetime. FOOD 59 - - - - - Cupcake Champions Food Network Star: Fifteen finalists compete to host. 3 Invention Hun. Diners, Drive Winters. Soon he went to Los Angeles, FSNS 56 - - - - - World Poker Tour: Season 10 UFC Unleashed (N) 4 Barfly (N) The Game 365 World Poker Tour: Season 10 So what set Carson apart? Why where he hosted a sketch-comedy FX 31 - 17 - 43 - (6) Avatar (’09) ★★★ (Sam Worthington, Voice of Zoe Saldana) Avatar (’09) ★★★ (Sam Worthington) is he unrivaled by any other TV show on a local station. He scored HALL 18 - - - - - Notes From the Heart Healer (’12) (Genie Francis) (cc) 4 Frasier 4 Frasier 4 Frasier 4 Frasier 4 comedian or late-night star? What a prime-time network show on HGTV 55 27 57 49 27 54 Best of Holmes on Homes 3 Holmes Inspection (cc) 3 Holmes Inspection (cc) 3 Holmes on Homes (cc) 3 made him a trusted, enduring, CBS, but it flopped. Then, his HISTORY 63 31 55 - - 73 Ax Men: Swamp Gold. 5 Ax Men: Up in Smoke. (N) 5 (9:01) United Stats of America (10:01) Swamp People 4 influential and altogether likable career flaring out, he retreated to Sister Wives (cc) 5 Sister Wives (N) (cc) 5 American Gypsy Wedding Sister Wives (cc) 5 presence unmatched by anyone in New York in 1957 to host a day- LEARNING 47 47 31 31 - 59 ★ 4 ★ the history of the medium except, time quiz show for also-ran ABC. LIFE 46 39 49 29 39 48 (6) The Quiet (’05) (cc) Army Wives (N) (cc) The Client List (N) (cc) (10:01) The Quiet (’05) (cc) arguably, Walter Cronkite and During his five years on “Who NGEO 32 - - - - - (6) Inside the Vietnam War: Veterans’ accounts and clips. 5 Wicked Tuna (N) 5 Wicked Tuna: Size Matters. 5 Oprah Winfrey? Do You Trust?” he was able to NICK 42 32 27 45 32 49 ’70s Show ’70s Show George Lopez George Lopez Friends 4 Friends 4 Yes, Dear 4 Yes, Dear 4 Finding out is the mission of establish himself as an attractive, OXYGEN 33 - - - - - Snapped: Marcia Kelly. 4 Snapped: Ellen Snyder. 4 Best Ink: The King of Ink. 4 Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Johnny Carson: King of Late quick-witted personality, while SPIKE 43 35 40 44 35 53 (6) I, Robot (’04) ★★ (Will Smith) I, Robot (’04) ★★ (Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan) Night,” a two-hour “American building bonds with his chosen TBS 17 16 14 7 41 57 Men in Black II (’02) ★★ (Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith) (cc) (8:50) Men in Black II (’02) ★★ (Will Smith) (cc) Mummy Return Masters” portrait premiering at 8 sidekick, Ed McMahon, who, of TNT 19 33 29 26 33 58 Edge of Darkness (’10) ★★ (Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone) (cc) Edge of Darkness (’10) ★★ (Mel Gibson) (cc) p.m. Monday on PBS (check course, would remain at his side TOON 61 40 59 30 40 66 Advent. Time Advent. Time Venture Bros. King of the Hill King of the Hill Family Guy 5 Family Guy 5 Loiter Squad local listings). for the rest of his career. TruTV 62 - - - - - World’s Dumbest... 5 World’s Dumbest... 5 World’s Dumbest... 5 Forensic Files Forensic Files A few stats gathered for the Hired to replace the departing TRVL 38 - 58 - - 65 Hotel Impossible (cc) 3 Bggage Battles Bggage Battles Man v. Food: Miami. (cc) 3 Man v. Food Man v. Food film begin to tell the tale: With his Jack Paar on “The Tonight USA 40 - 24 35 30 47 Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU The Break-Up (’06) ★★ (cc) debut as host of NBC’s “The Show,” Carson made his first WGN-A 24 15 15 16 16 55 How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met News at Nine Instant Replay The Unit: Force Majeure. 4 Tonight Show” 50 years ago this appearance on Oct. 1, 1962. No PREMIUM CHANNELS October, until his exit on May 22, video exists of his debut, just an HBO 700 3 76 22 3 39 Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Game of Thrones (N) (cc) 6 Veep (N) 6 Girls (N) 6 Game of Thrones (cc) 6 1992, he was seen by more peo- audio tape that finds him sound- SHOWTIME 750 19 78 - 19 41 The Big C 6 Nurse Jackie Nurse Jackie The Big C 6 The Borgias: Day of Ashes. 6 Nurse Jackie The Big C 6 ple on more occasions than any- ing cool and confident even as he STARZ 650 - - - - - Magic City (cc) 6 Colombiana (’11) ★★ (Zoe Saldana, Jordi Mollà) (cc) (9:50) Midnight in Paris ★★★ one else in American history. jokes about his jitters. I=Insight M=Morgantown F=Franklin R=Russellville S=Scottsville G=Glasgow Carson reigned for nearly 30 “King of Late Night” follows years, hosting 4,531 episodes and Carson from there all the way to receiving 23,000 guests. For most his retirement from the show Entertainment of his run, he had no competition, (and, as it turned out, his total or none that mattered. His nightly withdrawal from the public viewership, averaging as much as scene) in 1992, and his death, at 15 million, was more than the age 79, in 2005. ‘Desperate Housewives’ ends its 8-season run current audience of “Tonight” Narrated by Kevin Spacey, By LYNN ELBER successor Jay Leno and CBS “King of Late Night” is written, The Associated Press rival David Letterman combined. directed and produced by Emmy- LOS ANGELES — “Desperate House- But who was he? “King of and Peabody-winning filmmaker wives” made suburbia sexy – and funny and Late Night” does a fine job of Peter Jones, who for years murderous and touching – and it didn’t stop penetrating the familiar veneer of penned an annual letter to Carson there. Carson, a preternaturally private seeking his cooperation in the ABC’s series about the messy lives within man in spite of his vast, decades- creation of a documentary about Wisteria Lane’s tidy houses proved how low spanning exposure. him. Carson always declined, but comedy and high drama can be a TV marriage He grew up in small-town after his death, Jones successfully made in heaven. It showed that women of a Nebraska, the son of a father who approached Carson’s nephew, certain age Ð meaning over 25, in Hollywood- worked at the local power compa- Jeff Sotzing, who controls his speak Ð can be alluring and compelling. ny and an emotionally withhold- uncle’s archives. It introduced the witty voice of creator Marc Cherry, and reintroduced (with another ABC program, “Lost”) the concept of serial- Bridge ized storytelling at a time networks were stuff- By TANNAH HIRSCH ing viewers with a heavy diet of cheap reality WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS and stolid crime-of-the-week procedurals. Now, eight years on, “Desperate House- Q 1 - As South, vulnerable, you wives” is signing off tonight, and we must hold: ♠ A Q 6 5 ♥ 8 5 ♦ 9 5 4 ♣ A Q 9 swap farewell air kisses with ’s 8 Ron Tom/AP Susan, ’s Lynette, Marcia (left) and Scott Bakula, along with , Felicity Huffman and Teri ♠ K Q 7 6 ♥ A Q J 8 6 ♦ 7 ♣ A Cross’ Bree and Eva Longoria’s Gabrielle. Hatcher, star in the series finale of “Desperate Housewives.” It airs tonight on ABC. K 6 The bidding has proceeded: As the end nears, the foursome are keeping SOUTH WEST NORTH a secret that could put Bree away for a murder the final episode, but he said it includes a But the buzz for “Desperate Housewives” The bidding has proceeded: EAST 1♣ 1♦ 2NT she didn’t commit. Susan is coping with the long-envisioned scene that was foreshadowed has faded, along with the ratings. This season, SOUTH WEST NORTH aftermath of husband Mike’s death and her EAST Pass in last week’s episode when Hatcher’s Susan it’s averaging 8.5 million weekly viewers, 1♥ Pass 1♠ ? unwed daughter’s pregnancy. Lynette’s bid to talks about leaving the ’hood. compared with the 19 million-plus each for Pass What would you bid now? win back Tom () has led to “When Susan drives off the lane, I’ve had broadcast’s ratings leaders “NCIS” and ? painful soul-searching, while Gabrielle tries to that ending in mind for seven years. We “American Idol.” What do you bid now? A-That depends on your meth- exonerate Bree without imperiling husband filmed it just like I saw it in my head, which is Cherry is reluctant to judge his show’s lega- ods. Most play that a jump in no Carlos (). incredibly gratifying,” he said. cy, although he’s glad that it “breathed new A-An already good hand has trump here is invitational, not In other words, it’s business as usual for the Does he expect to hit the sweet spot for his life” into serialized storytelling, which lives increased dramatically in value. forcing but showing 11-12 series that began with a buried body and the audience? Cherry is philosophical Ð and braced. on in ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and newcom- No spade raise will come close to points. If that is your style, pass. suicide of Mary Alice (), whose “Look, ‘The Simpsons’ just did their 500th ers including “Revenge” and “.” doing it justice, not even a splin- However, if you play it as game lilting narration from the afterworld has guid- force, all you can do with your episode and they had a very funny title card at “Desperate Housewives” also begat the “Real ter bid of four diamonds. The ed viewers through Wisteria Lane’s many plot the end of it that said, ‘Can you please wait a Housewives” franchise, but Cherry doesn’t best way to tell partner about balanced minimum is raise to three no trump. twists and turns. few minutes, fans, before you start complain- deserve the rap for that. your powerhouse is to start with Cherry, who was persuaded by ABC to ing about this episode on the Internet,’ ” Cher- He is very proud to have contributed to a jump shift to three clubs. This action is perfectly safe Ð even if Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South extend the show into year eight, is ready and ry said. female empowerment. The writer-producer partner supports clubs vigorous- you hold: willing to say goodbye. “You really just go, ‘I’m going to do the gave starring roles to actresses in their 30s and ly, you can always correct to “It’s time,” he said in a recent interview. best job I can.’ Hopefully people will like it up, especially important at a time when big- spades at the same level. ♠ A Q 10 7 6 ♥ A Q 10 5 4 ♦ 7 ♣ “We had a wonderful ride and I’ve enjoyed it, and you just cross your fingers.” screen opportunities for older women were 9 3 but I really felt this should be the last season. The audience embraced “Desperate House- contracting. Q 2 - As South, vulnerable, you People keep asking me if it’s bittersweet, and wives” when it debuted in 2004. It was an “We expanded networks’ ideas of who can The bidding has proceeded: I keep saying, ‘Mostly sweet.’ ... I feel really instant hit, quickly gaining more than 17 mil- be the star of a TV show. I’m very much proud hold: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST good about my decision.” lion viewers and finishing among the top- of that and proud of the ladies for their accom- ♠ 8 5 4 ♥ A K Q 9 ♦ 7 6 2 ♣ 8 7 1♠ Pass 2NT Cherry has remained largely mum about rated shows for the season. plishment,” he said. 2 Pass 3♥ Pass 3NT The bidding has proceeded: Pass Horoscope NORTH EAST SOUTH ? WEST What action do you take? 1♦ Pass 1♥ Enjoy whatever you’re doing and let imagination flow, Cancer Pass A-Partner knows most every- 1♠ Pass ? thing about your hand except for By EUGENIA LAST CANCER (June 21-July 22) others to do things for you, nothing will be What do you bid now? one thing Ð your fifth heart! With Happy birthday for May 14, 2012: Do what Take your time and do things to your spec- accomplished. Think big, take action and nothing of value in either minor, you can to help others. Your loyalty, dedica- ifications. Enjoy whatever you are doing and show your strength, willpower and courage to A-The popular choice would insist on playing game in a tion and determination will enhance your rep- let your imagination flow. Attitude will play a proceed alone. likely be a preference to dia- major. Bid four hearts to com- utation. Good ideas and a little discipline will heavy role in the outcome of any undertaking SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) monds or one no trump, and no plete the description of your lead to financial improvements. Favors will be you pursue. Explore every possibility and you Caution will be necessary while traveling one can quarrel with the main- holding. stream. However, we have a granted and donations made. You’ll discover will excel. or discussing important matters with your you can improve your lifestyle with a few LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) peers, relatives or anyone who could affect sneaky admiration for anyone Q 6 - As South, vulnerable, you who chooses to rebid two hearts! hold: minor changes. Your numbers are 3, 10, 17, Don’t let unpredictability lower your your future. A quick change at home can bring It is certainly a better suit than 23, 26, 34, 45. chance to gain approval. You’ll have to take a good results and spare you from an unfortu- many five-carders we have held. ♠ 7 4 2 ♥ 9 3 ♦ 7 ♣ K J 10 9 6 5 ARIES (March 21-April 19) quieter approach with business, peers and nate situation. 2 Hidden matters must be kept that way. authority figures if you want to advance. Mak- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Q 3 - As South, vulnerable, you Sharing too much will result in sudden ing too big a splash or promising the impossi- Explore new avenues and unite the old with hold: Partner opens the bidding with changes that may not fit into your schedule. ble won’t work. the new to come up with a workable plan that two no trump. What do you Bide your time and focus more on stability VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) will please anyone vying for your attention. A ♠ K J 9 2 ♥ 8 5 4 ♦ K 7 ♣ K J 6 respond? 3 and security than the “wow factor” approach Share your ideas. You’ll dazzle some and little will go a long way if you strive for per- A-This deal is from a match you often take. (out of five) threaten others with your no-nonsense fection. Partner opens the bidding with between Italy and the United TAURUS (April 20-May 20) approach to the development of your plans. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) one spade. What do you States. For the U.S., Edgar You can make reforms, offer help and Stick to your objectives and move briskly for- Keep your thoughts secret for now. Some- respond? Kaplan made the sensible bid of enhance your reputation by volunteering your ward to make notable progress toward your one will be eager to misinterpret what you say, five clubs, which could have knowledge, expertise and time. Your gracious goal. causing a backlash of problems with peers, A-If you play limit raises, this been made. The Italians landed attitude will in turn bring you good fortune LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) friends or relatives. Focus on perfecting what hand has been lifted straight out in three no trump, which had no and greater opportunities to utilize your skills. Take better care of your interests. Doing you do best and not presenting before you are of a textbook Ð jump to three play at all. Reach for the stars. everything for everyone could cost you emo- fully prepared. spades. If not, start with two GEMINI (May 21-June 20) tionally, physically or financially. Offer sug- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) clubs then support spades at your — Tannah Hirsch welcomes next turn. That does not do jus- readers’ responses sent in care of Don’t share your thoughts unless you are gestions, but take time to rejuvenate. Love is You can learn a lot from a past experience. tice to your four trumps, but what this newspaper or to Tribune prepared to be on the defensive. Iron out the on the rise, and a romantic encounter will do Before reusing someone’s idea, ask for else can you do? Media Services Inc., 2010 details and work quietly behind the scenes. you good. approval. Personal changes won’t turn out as Westridge Drive, Irving, TX 75038. Reassess your financial situation and you will SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) planned. Before you make a move, consider Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South Email responses may be sent to be able to free up some cash to support your You’ve got all the right moves, so don’t the consequences. Giving back will be more you hold: [email protected]. plans. hesitate to make things happen. If you wait for rewarding then receiving.