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What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Jimmy Fallon's Primetime Music Special'

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - Murderous intrigue surrounds the family, forcing them to make critical decisions. Also, a powerful oil company contacts Christopher about new methane technology, and outside forces threaten Southfork.

Jimmy Fallon's Primetime Music Special (10pm, NBC) - A special featuring musical comedy skits from "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," which are often the highlights of Fallon's show. Tonight's special will have some new original performances as well as come classic collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen (shown at right), Paul McCartney and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - In the Season 4 premiere, twelve renowned chefs battle in culinary challenges in Las Vegas. The masters play a card game to score ingredients, then create an extravagant buffet for some of the city's hottest performers.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - A spelling bee champ needs help dealing with his stuttering, while T.K. is faced with a problem he thought was in the past.

The Soul Man (10pm, TV Land) - When Boyce is at a loss for words, Lolli asks his old writing partner, Sweet Brown Taylor, to help him find his voice.

Obama slow-jams the news with Jimmy Fallon at UNC

President Barack Obama was a guest on last night's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," a show taped on the UNC campus. One of the highlights was when Obama slow-jammed the news with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots. The best thing about the video might be the most uncool mic-drop in the history of mic drops.


History of Rap pt 2 from Timberlake & Fallon (and The Roots)

Another awesome medley from Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake, and The Roots.

Colbert to sing "Friday" on Fallon's show tonight

Stephen Colbert lost a fundraising challenge with Jimmy Fallon and the punishment is that he has to sing "Friday" on Fallon's show tonight.

Colbert explains how it all happened and rehearses a bit in the video below.

'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' airs on NBC at 12:30am.

Bob Dylan sings "Charles in Charge"

Holy Tambourine Man. Just watch.

What to Watch on Wednesday: ABC sitcoms fling arrows at your heart

Celebration of Gospel (8pm, BET) - A repeat of last week's blockbuster gospel music special hosted by Steve Harvey and featuring a duet between Kim Burrell and Whitney Houston.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Phil and Claire once again assume their alter egos (Clive and Juliana) for their annual Valentine's Day rendezvous. Also, Jay encounters obstacles trying to surprise Gloria, and Cameron and Mitchell dispute an admirer's intentions. "The Middle" (8pm) and "Better With You" (8:30pm) also have Valentine's themed episodes tonight.

Human Target (9pm, Fox) - In the second season finale, Chance digs into the past of Ilsa's deceased husband, but the unsavory details of lies and deceit he discovers may cause irreparable damage to the team.

Reagan (9pm, History) - Another documentary about former President Ronald Reagan, this one focusing on pivotal periods in his life, including his presidency, his role as governor of California, and his acting career. Interviews with Sam Donaldson, David Gergen, and George Shultz.

Mr. Sunshine (9:30pm, ABC) - A new sitcom starring Matthew Perry as the manager of a San Diego sports arena. Also stars Andrea Anders ("Better Off Ted") as a coworker and Allison Janney as his wacky boss.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs cater Jimmy Fallon's birthday party and Fallon serves as the guest judge.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Season 2 has Raylan tracking down a sex offender and renewing acquaintances with the matriarch of a powerful Rabbit Holler pot farming family. Also, Boyd is once again on the loose. Our preview of the new season.

Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Fallon "whip their hair"

You have to watch this.

Last night, Jimmy Fallon gave Bruce Springsteen a full hour (and it was great) on his show, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."

One of the highlights was this duet cover of Willow Smith's "Whip Your Hair." Fallon performed as Neil Young

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!

 

Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon perform history of hip-hop

This is great -- from last night's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."

Jimmy Fallon's "Glee" opening to Emmy show (VIDEO)

Best opening to the Emmy Awards show ever.

 

2010 Emmy recap: Party time at AMC, HBO

The stars are working the Red Carpet now, heading inside for the big night. From the limited bit I've seen so far, it sounds like navy blue is big color this year. Here's a photo gallery that will be updated several times tonight.

Starting the live recaps at 8pm. Check in periodically for updates!

8pm: GREATEST. EMMY. OPENING. EVER.  Host Jimmy Fallon took the kids from "Glee" and at least one person from a bunch of other shows and did a terrific song and dance number to Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." Betty White gave Jon Hamm dance lessons and then Hamm sang a bit (Jon Hamm singing Springsteen? I can die happy now). Jorge Garcia from "Lost," Joel McHale from "Community," Tim Gunn from "Project Runway," Tina Fey from "30 Rock" -- perfection.

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