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Mourning James Gandolfini, remembering Tony Soprano

Truly unbelievable news about the death of "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini. Gandolfini was great in everything I ever saw him in, but I'm not going to try to be super cool and pretend any role other than Tony Soprano tops my list.

Below is one of Gandolfini's best scenes on the show, along with a compilation of some of Tony's greatest "hits" to enjoy while we remember and mourn (do I really need to warn you about language?).

What to Watch on Wednesday: Locklear joins 'Franklin & Bash,' 'Hot in Cleveland' goes live

MasterChef (8pm, Fox) - A mystery box challenge involving foreign ingredients and acclaimed chef Lidia Bastianich judges pasta dishes. Later, the contestants prepare a meal for the cast and crew of "Glee," with Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith and Matthew Morrison also serving as judges.

Franklin & Bash (9pm, TNT) - Season three begins with two new episodes. In the first, legal hotshot Rachel King (Heather Locklear) humiliating Franklin & Bash on national television -- which gets her hired at their firm. In the 10 p.m. episode, the duo represent a veteran after a clerical error wrongfully declares him deceased.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Hank treats a police officer whose rebellious daughter could be harming his health. Also, Evan and Paige get involved in a neighborhood feud.

John Walsh Investigates: Abduction in the Heartland (9pm, Lifetime) - John Walsh examines abductions similar to the ones that occurred in Cleveland, where three women were held hostage for many years.

How to Live With Your Parents For the Rest of Your Life (9:30pm, ABC) - Polly helps Elaine get a movie audition.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - In a special live episode, Elka's illegal activities could put her life in danger and present a major dilemma for Joy, Victoria and Melanie when they try to help her.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani works with a former child star whose career is suffering, and Connor plans an image makeover for T.K. in hopes of landing an endorsement deal.

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Investigation Discovery dips into Fayetteville murder pool once again

Investigation Discovery's newest series, "Most Likely To...", takes an interesting twist on the true crime series: it tells the stories of high school's best and brightest (those voted by their classmates as "Most likely to succeed," etc.) whose lives go way off track.

Tomorrow night's episode, told through dramatic reenactments, is about a a high school superstar from Fayetteville who became a Special Forces officer -- and ended up murdering his mistress's husband.

John Diamond was convicted in 2001 of the 2000 murder of Marty Theer at the behest of Theer's wife Michelle Theer, with whom Diamond was having an affair. Michelle Theer disappeared before she could be indicted, and by the time authorities caught up with her, she had undergone plastic surgery to alter her appearance.

The episode includes interviews with John Diamond's parents, George and Christen Diamond; his sister, Deborah Dvorak; Danilio Dirico, who served with John in the Army; Paul Woolverton, who covered the case for The Fayetteville Observer; Debbie Layton-Tholl, a clinical psychologist; and Gregory Butler, an assistant district attorney.

Investigation Discovery really loves this case because they featured it over a year ago in their series "Sins & Secrets."

The Theer/Diamond episode of "Most Likely To..." airs Wednesday night at 9.

In this area, Investigation Discovery airs on channels 251 and 1251 on Time Warner Cable; channels 285 and 1285 on DirecTV; channels 260 and 1260 on AT&T U-Verse; and 192 on Dish Network.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A winner on 'The Voice' and tension on 'Twisted'

Pretty Little Liars (8pm, ABC Family) - "A" almost kills Mona. Meanwhile, Aria takes self-defense lessons, Alison's mom gives Hanna a parrot, and Toby reveals a poignant secret to Spencer.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The top 20 dancers are introduced.

The Voice (9pm, NBC) - The winning singer is revealed in tonight's finale.

Twisted (9pm, ABC Family) - Danny and Jo's families have dinner together, and the evening is full of tension. Also, a grief counselor tries to help the students at school, but Lacey struggles with her emotions when Phoebe reaches out to her. This new series stars Denise Richards and Avan Jogia, pictured here.

Blood and Oil (10pm, Discovery) - A man struggles with the loss of his father in the opener of this new series, in which a family business competes with bigger corporations in the Ohio oil industry.

Chopped (10pm, Food) - Earthy ingredients, including chia seeds and dandelion greens, are found in the appetizer basket. The chefs' entree dishes must highlight tempeh and desserts will be made from a local sweetener and a fresh berry.

What to Watch on Monday: Marilyn Monroe doc on HBO and final 'Voice' performances

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - The bachelors travel to Atlantic City with Desiree, who tours the boardwalk with one guy and visits Seaside Heights with another. Later she teams up with 2013 Miss America to put on a "Mr. America" pageant for the guys, and she is serenaded by Darius Rucker during a private date with one bachelor.

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - Cher is one of the scheduled performers during tonight's show, which also features the final performances of the remaining contestants.

The Goodwin Games (8:30pm, Fox) - Jimmy decides to take a bigger role in his daughter Piper's life, so he introduces her to Henry and Chloe, and the young lady really hits it off with her aunt.

Love, Marilyn (9pm, HBO) - A documentary on the life, death and legacy of Marilyn Monroe taken from her personal diaries and papers. Some contemporary actors, such as Glenn Close, Viola Davis and Hope Davis, give voice to passages in the diary. Oliver Platt performs words by director Billy Wilder. Here's Adrienne's review.

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - The squad investigates a puzzling murder-suicide case. Also, Rusty receives a threatening letter, which triggers Emma's demand that he be relocated.

The Fosters (9pm, ABC Family) - Mike invites Brandon to move in with him, which leads to an argument between Stef and Brandon.

Longmire (10pm, A&E) - The team hunt for cattle thieves, and later, Walt is concerned by Vic's behavior.

King & Maxwell (10pm, TNT) - An assassination attempt is made on a visiting diplomat. When Michelle falls under suspicion for the crime, Sean serves as her lawyer to prove her innocence. Along the way, the duo dig up a possible high-level cover-up.

"Love, Marilyn" reveals the private side of Monroe

As suggested early in "Love, Marilyn" (9 tonight, HBO), actress/cultural icon Marilyn Monroe has been written about, explored, examined, dissected, and probably, exploited many many times.

But this documentary has something different; it has Monroe on Monroe. The film, by director Liz Garbus, uses recently discovered personal papers, letters and diaries by Monroe to let the woman explain her thoughts. The result is a well-done work, one that's both bittersweet and illuminating.

Monroe's words are supported by interviews with some who knew her as well as the words of others, among them Gloria Steinem, Norman Mailer and Truman Capote, all who all wrote about Monroe. Actors perform the Monroe's words (and the writings of the others). Among the participants are Glenn Close, Adrien Brody, Viola Davis, Winston-Salem native Jennifer Ehle, Raleigh native Evan Rachel Wood and sad Marilyn wannabe Lindsay Lohan.

The film takes you though Monroe's life, from her orphaned beginnings to her determined stride to the top to her marriages to Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller (who does not look good in this telling). I've read some about Monroe and I can't say I learned a lot that was new. It's more about the shadings her words add to what you might know.

Those words show how thoughtful, intelligent, lonely, insecure, desperate, Monroe was. What was new to me was her shrewdness; like many women, Monroe was taken advantage of by her employers. She was undervalued despite being the studio's biggest star. And so she learned how to work the system, forming a production company that would allow her to do the work she was committed to doing and get the money she deserved.

And that's the value, I think, of this film. It posits Monroe squarely as an artist, a sensitive one who seems to have been ultimately upended by the struggle to control her own destiny, to be treated as the full creative being she wanted to be. It's tough to view this film and not have a new respect for Monroe. After all, she was the creator of the Marilyn Monroe character and that character is still being talked decades later.

What to Watch on Sunday: 'True Blood' season starts, 'Borgias' series ends

2013 Miss USA Competition (9pm, NBC) - Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas host the 62nd annual competition, featuring 51 women competing for honors in swimsuit, interview and evening-wear categories.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - The sixth season opens on Bill's messy reincarnation, but no one, including Sookie, Eric or Jessica knows who or what he is -- they're not anxious to get close enough to find out. Meanwhile, Alcide takes over as pack master and discovers there are certain perks that come with the job, and the governor of Louisiana declares war on vampires.

Nurse Jackie (9pm, Showtime) - Season 5 ends with Jackie celebrating her one-year anniversary of being sober, but her joy is cut short when she fights with Frank.

Oprah's Master Class (9pm, OWN) - In two back-to-back new installments of "Master Class," Oprah interviews record producer Berry Gordy Jr. and actress Diahann Carroll .

The Killing (9pm, AMC) - The task force shuts down a business, and Sarah and Holder unite. Also, Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Hard to believe that after tonight, there's only one episode left. Season 6 has flown by! Tonight, the partners disagree on a new campaign and Don takes a day off. This sounds pretty mundane, but the penultimate episodes each season tend to pack a pretty big punch.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - The Charleston denizens prepare for an offensive just as the two-year anniversary of the alien invasion approaches. Meanwhile, Hal zeros in on the mole's identity and Anne's concern for her baby escalates.

The Borgias (10pm, Showtime) - The series ends with Alexander and Cesare reconciling. Cesare marches his army to lay siege to Forli, and Micheletto reappears. Meanwhile, a drunken Alfonso nears death following a fight with Cesare, and Lucrezia turns to her potions to painlessly end his life.

What to Watch on Saturday: Mel Brooks gets AFI Lifetime tribute

Zero Hour (8pm, ABC) - "Zero Hour," "Zero Hour" … That sounds familiar. Oh yes! It's Anthony Edwards' spring drama that ABC already axed. Loyal fans will be rewarded now with a burn-off of remaining episodes. New episodes at 8 and 9 tonight keep the gang on the run to Paraguay.

My Cat From Hell (8pm, Animal Planet) - Jackson helps a cat who has been a cat-show veteran since it was a kitten, but has grown more ornery and violent with age. Also, a man with Crohn's disease is stressed out by his cat's constant meowing.

AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks (9pm, TNT) - The American Film Institute honors the genius behind "Young Frankenstein," "Blazing Saddles," "The Producers" just to name a few classics. Mel Brooks receives tributes from Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Billy Crystal, Carl Reiner and many others. Martin Short opens the show with a song-and-dance routine set to a medley of songs from Brooks' films.

The Haunting of Michael Rapaport (10pm, Bio) - Actor Michael Rapaport visits his former high school, where he previously encountered the spirits of dead students.

What to Watch on Friday: A new season of 'Magic City' begins

Magic City (9pm, Starz) - In the Season 2 premiere, Ike (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, right) faces a murder rap and his family tries to raise bail money, which leads them to discover just who his silent partners are. Meanwhile, Ben is concerned that Ike will fold under pressure and offers to help.

Maron (10pm, IFC) - Marc receives suggestive photos from a female fan, along with a no-strings-attached proposition to rendezvous at an out-of-town comedy festival.

Treehouse Masters (10pm, Animal Planet) - A spa retreat on a ranch in Texas presents Pete with several plumbing challenges when he makes room for a steam shower and a Japanese soaking tub.

Continuum (10pm, Syfy) - Liber8's hijacking of a prison transfer makes for a bumpy reunion between Kiera and Carlos. At the same time, Kellog approaches Alec with a tempting partnership proposition.

What to Watch on Thursday: Will looks guilty on 'Hannibal'

Jimmy Kimmel Live (8pm, ABC) - Kimmel's pre-game show has trick-shot toddler Titus Ashby facing off against Metta World Peace. Game 4 starts at 9.

The Hero (8pm, TNT) - The contestants must push an all-terrain vehicle through Colon, Panama, and then fly in helicopters and maneuver through a dry dock as it fills with rushing water.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Michael returns to Miami to preserve his cover, but Strong puts a damper on his homecoming by forbidding Michael from contacting his friends.

North Carolina Weekend (9:30pm, UNC-TV) - In light of "The Lost Colony" receiving a Tony Honors Award this past weekend, this is excellent timing for tonight's segment on Manteo's long-running outdoor drama.

Hannibal (10pm, NBC) - Will believes that a copy cat killer, suspected to be dead, is still alive. Also, the BAU team closes in on Abigail, and Will's hallucinations intensify. Meanwhile, Hannibal manipulates Jack into believing Will (Hugh Dancy, right) is capable of murder.

Sullivan & Son (10pm, TBS) - Season 2 opens with Susan's husband arriving, leading to a major life decision. Meanwhile, Melanie launches a support group for puzzled sports fans.

Graceland (10pm, USA) - Briggs and Mike pit rival gangs against one another, while Mike adjusts to morel dilemmas that arise during his undercover work.

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