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Let us pray that "The Soul Man" gets funnier

TV Land is quickly becoming the place for gentle adult humor. Its comedies don't break new ground, but they make you chuckle. And they feature entertainers that you enjoy inviting into your home.

"The Soul Man"  (10 tonight, TV Land) doesn't change that formula. It's not particularly funny but stars people who embody funny even when the lines aren't sharp. You'll probably smile, in spite of yourself.

Cedric "The Entertainer" stars as Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an award-winning R&B star who gets the calling (from the Lord) and moves his family back to St. Louis to become a pastor, taking the post over for his pastor father (John Beasley). His wife Lolli, (Niecy Nash) is a busty firecracker who loves her man but may be too showy for her husband's Midwestern congregation.

What to Watch on Wednesday: A Bieber, a baby daddy, and a little soul

Justin Bieber: All Around the World (8pm, NBC) - In part one of a two-part Bieber special, the young pop singer (at right with Ludacris) is featured in performance and backstage footage shot during his global tour promoting his 2012 cd "Believe."

Baby Daddy (8:30, ABC Family) - In this new sitcom, bachelor Ben discovers he's a father when his ex-girlfriend leaves their baby girl on his doorstep. He must then raise the baby with help from his family and friends.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - J.R. decides to move back to Southfork, much to Ann's chagrin. Elsewhere, John Ross sets out to impress his father and Ewing family nemesis Cliff Barnes returns and tries to establish a bond.

The Soul Man (10pm, TV Land) - Cedric The Entertainer stars in this new comedy about Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a famous R&B singer who becomes a minister and moves his family to St. Louis to take over his father's church. Adrienne reviews.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani evaluates a draft pick, but the session doesn't go as planned. Also, Pittman creates tension at the combine and T.K. plays hooky in his old neighborhood.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - Ghost stories from a University of Michigan sorority are featured in the debut of a new series focused on purported paranormal activities at schools and universities.

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