Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 4, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"Tour de France:Stage 1" This morning at 8:30 on VS. Stage 1, a 223.5km leg from Rotterdam to Bruxelles.

"Wimbledon:Men's Final" This morning at 9 on NBC. The men's final at the All England Club in London. Last year, Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title (and sixth at Wimbledon), defeating Andy Roddick in a five-set classic. The two set a Wimbledon record by playing 77 games in the final.

"Hot Dog Eating Contest" Today at 12 on ESPN. The 95th Nathan's Famous International event from Coney Island, N.Y. Three-time defending champ Joey Chestnut again headlines this holiday tradition along with Sonya Thomas and Tim Janus. Chestnut put away 68 dogs and buns in 10 minutes last year, with six-time champ Takeru Kobayashi polishing off just less than 65.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Tonight at 8 on ABC. An Iraq War veteran and his family, whose house was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, have their home rebuilt by Ty and his team. Christian Slater is the celebrity volunteer, and Celine Dion and the Jonas Brothers appear.

"A Capitol Fourth 2010" Tonight at 8 on PBS. Jimmy Smits hosts a celebration of America's 234th birthday, featuring Gladys Knight, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta, John Schneider, Lang Lang and the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jack Everly. Selections include Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" accompanied by cannon fire from the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery. Also: McEntire is honored with the National Artistic Achievement Award. From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

"Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" Tonight at 9 on NBC. Nick Cannon and Alison Sweeney anchor coverage of Manhattan's 34th annual fireworks display, ignited by slated performances by Justin Bieber, Enrique Iglesias and LeAnn Rimes. Appearing: the cast of the film "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." The event's theme is "American Harmony."

"Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" Tonight at 10 on CBS. Toby Keith performs with the Boston Pops, under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart, at the Charles River Esplanade during the 37th annual Independence Day celebration. Craig Ferguson is the host. The finale includes an explosive fireworks display accompanied by the "1812 Overture."

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