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Lifetime's "Too Late to Say Goodbye": Think Michael Peterson

Evil pretty people are extra scary, probably because we like to think that things that look good are good.

That's why Rob Lowe is well cast in "Ann Rule's Too Late to Say Goodbye" (Lifetime Movie Network, channel 47, 8 tonight).

Lowe uses his borderline feminine looks as Bart Corbin, a successful dentist whose wife Jenn, as the movie opens, appears to commit suicide. Her young son finds her with a gun in one hand and divorce papers in the other.

Project Runway: A predictable final three - with lots of crying

The second-to-last episode of a boring season has come and gone, and well, there were a lot of tears.

It'll be good to go back to New York City for the next season. L.A. never seemed like the right fit and most of the season's challenges were uninspired. This episode, however, did bring back some of our favorite things: an inspiration-in-a-museum challenge, sharp critiques from Nina and Tim, petty backbiting and, best of all, really awful clothes!

Lifetime's "Sorority Wars": Mean girls and their mothers

When I saw the promotional materials for "Sorority Wars" (Lifetime, 9 tonight), with all its pinkness, and its stars, white-bread blondes Courtney Thorne-Smith and Faith Ford, I figured it was a comedy, maybe a little 'Mean Girls' but broader, more sitcom-like.

Well, there are mean girls, but "Sorority Wars" isn't a comedy. Instead it goes the full Lifetime route: there's empowerment, mother-daughter relationships, friendships, and getting the cute guy.

Drop Dead Diva: The winning season finale

The first season of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" has been delightful.

Brooke Elliott's Jane proves that being plus-size character on TV doesn't have to be all about being a preachy symbol or a representative from some kind of special group.

Jane is smart and sexy and worthy of the desire she's earning from suitor Tony. And, it seems, from Grayson.

A different view of "Sherri"

 

I like Sherri Shepherd.

She's been on a couple of sitcoms where she was better than the material, and after a rocky beginning on "The View," she's now hit her stride.

Too bad I don't like "Sherri" as much. (It airs tonight at 7; then moves to Tuesdays at 10.)

Another group joins the "DietTribe"

"The Biggest Loser" already is off to a rousing start (thanks Tracey!), but I say you should still leave room on your TV schedule for another weight loss reality show, Lifetime's "DietTribe." It starts tonight at 9.

It's the show's second season. Last time, the premise was 5 friends -- all over 200 pounds --- who set out to lose 30 pounds before one of the friends' wedding.

Lifetime's "Georgia O'Keeffe": a woman in love

Although familiar with some of Georgia O'Keeffe's work, I don't really know much about her life.

I can't say after watching Lifetime's "Georgia O'Keeffe," (Saturday, 9 p.m.) I learned a lot more.

But it's probably not fair to expect that; this is a Lifetime movie after all. So, this portrait of the artist is told through the story of her tortured love affair with photographer Alfred Stieglitz.

Luckily, O'Keeffe is played by Joan Allen and Stieglitz is played by Jeremy Irons. Which means the acting is terrific.

What to Watch on Sunday: "Mad Men" gramps vs. the littlest bartender

Daytime Emmy Awards (8pm, CW) - Vanessa Williams hosts and "Sesame Street" receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. There's also a special tribute to "Guiding Light," which ends its 72-year run next month. 

Live From the Essence Music Festival (8pm, TV One) - A two-hour sampling of acts from the 15th annual New Orleans music festival includes Beyonce, Ne-Yo, and John Legend. 

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Tonight's episode features Raleigh's Evan Rachel Wood as the 1,100-year-old Vampire Queen who is approached by Bill for assistance in battling the maenad, Maryann. Also, Sookie and Lafayette work on keeping Tara straight, while Jessica tests Hoyt's bond with his mother.

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Deb juggles attending Jane's high school reunion with defending and eccentric client's sanity. Gregory Harrison guest stars. 

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Betty's sulky manipulation of Don last week won the family the "careful what you ask for" prize of living with the constantly cranky and mentally incapacitated Grandpa, who promptly thanked them by pouring all their good liquor down the drain. This week, Gramps has a run-in with our favorite budding bartender, little Sally. Back at the office, the staff is required to work late and the writers get creative trying to stave off boredom. High-jinx ensue. Wink, wink.

What to Watch on Saturday: Lorenzo Lamas battling a giant killer octopus?

Stranger with my Face (8pm, Lifetime Movies) - Catherine Hicks (left) plays a widow who moves her daughter Alexis (Emily Hurst) and adopted daughter Laurie (Alexz Johnson) to a remote summer house in hopes of making a fresh start for the family. When folks in the small town claim to have seen Laurie in places she's never been, the family uncovers a dark and dangerous secret from Laurie's past.

Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus (9pm, SyFy) - Or how about a ridiculous movie (from this year!) with Lorenzo Lamas and Deborah Gibson in which two colossal prehistoric monsters terrorize the California coast while battling for supremacy of the sea? Okay, no. You're right.

25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania (9pm, NBC) - There's also a special commemorating 25 years of Wrestlmania with highlights from matches in Houston featuring The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Mickey Rourke makes a special appearance.

Or maybe it's a DVD kind of night...

Project Runway designer lays an egg. On purpose.

The assignment on last night's "Project Runway" sounded deceptively simple. Design an outfit -- any outfit -- for pregnant (with twins) super model and actress Rebecca Romijn

Despite being a little star-struck and a lot freaked out over designing maternity wear, most of the designers did okay. A few of them designed big hits, a few designed big misses, and one laid a giant egg. And he did it on purpose.

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