It's not often that we'd list a daytime soap on our weekend TV list, but one very handsome actor is making "General Hospital" a must see. Rounding out the weekend is the "American Music Awards," which promises to bring Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Rihanna under the same roof. What more could we ask for?
Friday, November 20
What: “General Hospital”
When: 3 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT on ABC
Why: We have two words for you: James Franco. The “Milk” and “Pineapple Express” actor will begin his guest stint on the show this Friday. Some will wonder why the movie star is spending time on a soap, but we will remind you that Franco got his start on a TV show, “Freaks and Geeks.” Oh, and then there’s that rumor that Franco’s appearance is actually part of a bigger avant-garde project he’s doing. Either way, James Franco is always worth watching.
Check out this promo for Friday’s episode:
Also on Friday: “Ghost Whisperer” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS; “Medium” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS; “Law & Order” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC; “Monk” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on USA.
Saturday, November 21
What: “Pauly Shore and Friends”
When: 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime
Why: Pauly Shore hosts this gathering of his comedian friends at the 2009 LOL Comedy Festival. Comics Iliza Shlesinger, Steve Rannazzisi, Carl LaBove and Sammy Shore perform.
Also on Saturday: “Cops” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox; “America’s Most Wanted” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox; “Austin City Limits” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on PBS.
Sunday, November 22
What: The American Music Awards
When: 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
Why: The 2009 American Music Awards will start off with eight minutes of Janet Jackson. That’s literally how they are advertising the show. Then, Whitney Houston with make a “comeback” performance. Other performers include Lady Gaga, Eminem, Rihanna, Green Day and The Black Eyed Peas. Oh, and some awards will be given out.
Also on Sunday: “The Amazing Race” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS; “Curb Your Enthusiasm” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO; “Dexter” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime; “The Girls Next Door” at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!
