Daily guide

July 3, 2009

Captivating Connecticut 7:30 p.m. WCBV-TV (Channel 5) Where can you find castles, sleeping giants, secret caves, waterfalls, tunnels, forts, towers and dinosaurs all within a few hours of Boston? Connecticut offers all kinds of surprises suitable for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Ted Reinstein takes a trip through the state.

Beat the Press 7 p.m. WGBH-TV (Channel 2) Hosted by Emily Rooney, a weekly look at media issues with Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University, television producer Callie Crossley, and Joe Sciacca of the Boston Herald.

Member Concert 5 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Eddie From Ohio recorded in July 1999.

Live Across America 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9)

Live At Noon 12 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) An in-studio interview and performance by Stephen Fearing.

Mozart 3 p.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) Piano Trio in B-Flat, with Trio Parnassus.

Kuhlau 9 p.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) Flute Quintet in D, with flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal.

Early Show at 7 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Author Kenneth C. Davis (“Don’t Know Much About History’’). Also: a report on low-cost health clinics.

Good Morning America at 7 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6 and 9. Brad Paisley performs. Also: recipes from ”Texas Cowboy” chef Grady Spears.

Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Ch. 7. Rob Thomas performs. Also: planning for the Fourth of July; and real-estate pointers.

Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9. Taylor Swift; Justin Timberlake.

Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25. Freddie Prinze Jr.; Gena Rowlands; comic Joey Kola.

Morning Show With Mike and Juliet at 9 a.m. on Chs. 25 and 64. Kate Vernon; psychic Sylvia Browne. Also: FOX News Radio’s Todd Starnes discusses his weight loss; Beth Stern gives a viewer a makeover.

Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10. Performances by Brad Paisley and 2008 ”America’s Got Talent” winner Neal E. Boyd. Also: a grilling segment.

Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 56. A drug-addicted mother is confronted.

Better at 10 a.m. on Ch. 64.

Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9. Alyson Hannigan; author Richard King; Elmo from “Sesame Street.’’

Maury at 10 a.m. on Ch. 56; 11 a.m. on Ch. 64. A countdown of Maury’s 10 wildest guests in a show from Hollywood, Fla.

Rachael Ray at 10 a.m. on Ch. 4. July 4th grilling; a “So You Think You Can Dance’’ segment; science experiments.

The Doctors at 10 a.m. on Ch. 12. Segments on hidden health hazards, staying healthy while menstruating and health benefits of orgasms.

Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Ch. 56; noon on Ch. 64. A gal has been sleeping with her sister’s fiancé; a gal confronts her husband’s other woman; a guy has been cheating on his gal with another guy.

The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. George Lopez, Lewis Black and Mario Cantone are featured on a “Funny Men’’ show.

Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Summer reading and July 4th recipes are presented. Also: cheese carvings.

Tyra Banks at 11 a.m. on Ch. 25. Wing women, who help a man meet other women, are discussed.

Charlie Rose at noon and 6 p.m. on Ch. 44.

Maury at noon on Ch. 56. DNA tests are given to determine paternity.

Place of Our Own at 1 p.m. on Ch. 44.

Steve Wilkos Show at 1 p.m. on Ch. 56. Allegations of child abuse are discussed.

Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. on Ch. 4; 8 p.m. on Ch. 38. School discipline is discussed.

Oprah Winfrey at 4 p.m. on Chs. 5 and 9. Cheryl Hines (“In the Motherhood’’) is a guest on an episode devoted to motherhood.

Greater Boston at 7 p.m. and midnight on Ch. 2.

Larry King Live at 9 p.m., midnight, 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on CNN.

Real Time With Bill Maher at 10 p.m. on HBO. Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass and comic D.L. Hughley are interviewed. Panelists: reporter Paula Froelich; columnist Matt Miller; journalist Jeremy Scahill.

Charlie Rose at 11 p.m. on Ch. 2.

Real Time With Bill Maher at 11 p.m. on HBO. Director Ron Howard; author Gore Vidal.

Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Teri Hatcher; Rick Ross with Magazeen. Also: kid scientists; a Top 10 list presented by Ron Howard.

Nightline at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 5, 6 and 9.

Tavis Smiley at midnight on Ch. 44; 12:30 a.m. on Ch. 2. Jane Mayer (New Yorker); writer Malina Saval (”The Secret Lives of Boys”).

Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:05 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Josh Duhamel (“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’’); Tracy Hutson, author of “Feathering the Nest: Tracy Hutson’s Earth-Friendly Guide to Decorating Your Baby’s Room.’’ Also: Bat for Lashes performs.

Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien at 12:05 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Kobe Bryant; William Shatner; Incubus.

Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Matthew McConaughey; Cokie Roberts.

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 1:05 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Whoopi Goldberg; Stephen Baldwin. Music guest: Keane.

Chris Rock Show at 2 a.m. on HBO2. Scheduled: Comic Cedric the Entertainer; music guest Nas.

Last Call With Carson Daly at 2:05 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. N.A.S.A. performs in an on-location music showcase.

Real Time With Bill Maher at 2:35 a.m. on HBO2.

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 3:35 a.m. on Ch. 10; 4:05 a.m. on Ch. 7.

Fox and Friends Saturday at 6 a.m. on FNC.

WALL-E 7:20 p.m. (STARZ) Oscar-winning CGI-animated delight about the misadventures of the last robot on Earth. G (2008)

Best Friends 8 p.m. (68) A romance between screenwriters fades after they marry. Burt Reynolds. PG (1982)

The Seven Year Itch 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (FXM) Farce about the sexual daydreams of a husband whose wife is away. Marilyn Monroe. NR (1955)

The X-Files: I Want to Believe 8 p.m. (HBO) FBI agents Mulder and Scully probe the mysterious disappearance of a group of women. PG-13 (2008)

3:10 to Yuma 8 p.m. (TMC) Gripping remake about a rancher escorting an outlaw to a prison train. R (2007)

Wayne’s World 8 p.m. (VH1) A slick operator promotes Wayne and Garth’s TV show. Mike Myers. PG-13 (1992)

The Woman in Red 8 p.m. (FLIX) A married man becomes obsessed with a model. Gene Wilder. PG-13 (1984)

Meet Dave 8:30 p.m. (MAX) Tiny aliens, in a spaceship shaped like a regular-sized human, arrive on Earth. Eddie Murphy. PG (2008)

Road House 8:30 p.m. (CMT) Patrick Swayze as a bouncer hired to clean up a bar. R (1989)

Awake 8:35 p.m. (SHO2) Numbing thriller about a patient (Hayden Christensen) still awake during his heart surgery. R (2007)

College Road Trip 9 p.m. (STARZ) A cop (Martin Lawrence) and his college-bound daughter (Raven-Symone) drive across country. G (2008)

First Blood 9 p.m. (SPIKE) Sylvester Stallone as a former Green Beret who wages his own one-man war. R (1982)

Fun with Dick and Jane 9 p.m. (TBS) Remake of the 1977 tale of a couple who turn to crime. Jim Carrey. PG-13 (2005)

Underworld: Evolution 9 p.m. (FX) The vampires and werewolves continue their feud in this gory sequel. Kate Beckinsale. R (2006)

The Waterboy 9:20 p.m. (WAM) Adam Sandler as a naif who becomes a college-football great. PG-13 (1998)

Naked in New York 9:25 p.m. (IFC) An aspiring playwright (Eric Stoltz) learns about life and love. R (1994)

The Baron of Arizona 9:30 p.m. (TCM) Vincent Price as a man claiming legal ownership of the state. NR (1950)

Analyze That 10 p.m. (BRAVO) Inferior sequel to “Analyze This,’’ in which Robert De Niro’s mobster reunites with his therapist. R (2002)

Country Justice 10 p.m. (LMN) George C. Scott as a coal miner in a child-custody case. NR (1996)

Dude, Where’s My Car? 10 p.m. (MAX) Unfunny and disjointed buddy comedy about two dimwits searching for a missing car. PG-13 (2000)

Garage 10 p.m. (SUND) Tale of a middle-aged, mentally challenged employee of a gas station in Ireland. NR (2007)

Spider-Man 3 10 p.m. (ENCR) Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) battles Sandman, Venom and the New Goblin. PG-13 (2007)

Terminator 2: Judgment Day 10 p.m. (MTV) Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to protect a teen from a rival cyborg. R (1991)

Turn It Up 10 p.m. (FUSE) A rapper (Pras) tries to raise money for a demo. R (2000)

Hostel Part II 10:05 p.m. (TMC) Gory sequel about American travelers terrorized in a Slovakian chamber of horrors. Bijou Phillips. R (2007)

Passenger 57 10:30 p.m. (AMC) An airline security expert (Wesley Snipes) tries to foil a hijacking. R (1992)

The House Bunny 10:30 p.m. (STARZ) An ex-Playboy bunny (Anna Faris) tries to make over members of an unpopular college sorority. PG-13 (2008)

Feel the Noise 10:50 p.m. (WAM) Rote rot about a Harlem rapper (Omarion Grandberry) who visits Puerto Rico to escape vengeful thugs. PG-13 (2007)

The Big Boss 11 p.m. (G4) A factory worker fights against murderous drug smugglers. NR (1971)

Die Hard 2 11 p.m. (TNT) Sequel with cop (Bruce Willis) vs. airport terrorists. R (1990)

Rambo: First Blood Part II 11 p.m. (SPIKE) Sylvester Stallone rampages through Southeast Asia. R (1985)

For complete listings, visit www.boston.com/ae/tv/listings.