TCM, 8:00 p.m. ET
I have a special soft spot for this 1963 Peter Sellers movie, which was one of my dad’s favorite comedy films, and one which we watched together at many opportunities – which, in those old pre-VCR days, meant repeated trips to movie revival houses and South Florida drive-in theaters. But here it is, in prime time, uninterrupted, featuring some of the funniest sight gags since the grand era of silent movies. And featuring some very funny sound gags, too, led by Sellers’ hilariously thick accent as Inspector Clouseau. David Niven, Robert Wagner and Capucine co-star.
AMC, 9:00 p.m. ET
Interesting call: Last week’s episode was devoted entirely to Andrea (Lori Holden), whose whereabouts since separating from the rest of the group have been largely unknown. Now they’re known: She’s been teamed with and protected by Michonne (Danai Gurira), and wandering the land – until she as taken in by the Governor (David Morrissey), who rules a barricaded community that makes the prison look like an open house. We also learned that the Governor was not what he seems – giving us something to fear this week besides the walkers.
CBS, 9:30 p.m. ET
This episode is loaded with even more guest stars than usual, including two of my favorites: Brian Dennehy and Denis O’Hare. And that’s only the start of the list, in a new hour directed by Josh Charles and also including guest stars Christina Ricci and Amanda Peet.
HBO, 10:00 p.m. ET
Last week’s episode, in which Davis (Steve Zahn) got to visit local New Orleans legend Fats Domino, provided an unexpected TV highlight: While watching and hearing the veteran musician quietly but enjoyably singing “Blueberry Hill,” I found my thrill. And Janette (Kim Dickens) had me salivating about her legs – those upscale friend chicken legs, one of the new dishes for her about-to-open restaurant. Every week on this show, both the music and the food make me smile – and leave me wanting a larger taste.
Showtime, 10:00 p.m. ET
Last week, I wrote that “Last week’s episode stunned me.” This week, I could – and will – write the same thing. The intense, lengthy interrogation scene between Carrie (Claire Danes) and Brody (Damian Lewis) was, quite simply, marvelous television. Wow.