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ABC glorifies one of its own in Barbara Walters: Her Story (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), tribute to the retiring newswoman.
I'm guessing it will play up the good and ignore the fact that, perhaps more than any one person, Walters is responsible for the celebrity-driven, non-news news that makes up so much of what's on TV today. If you're going to give her the credit, she also needs to accept the blame.
Friday on TV ...
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Jack Osbourne is the celebrity guest.Stanley Cup playoffs (7 p.m., NBSCN): Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim DucksGrimm (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): It's Monroe and Rosalee's wedding day. (Season finale)American Masters (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A profile of the inimitable George Plimpton.Kitchen Nightmares (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Gordon Ramsay helps a family-owned restaurant in Pennsylvania. (Season finale)Hart of Dixie (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Wade has to make a choic about his future. (Season finale)Continuum (8 p.m., Syfy): Kiera crash-lands during a prisoner transport in 2076 and is forced to work with her enemy captive to survive. Saturday on TV ...Stanley Cup playoffs (11 a.m., NBC/Ch. 5): New York Rangers at Montreal CanadiensHorse racing (2:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): The Preakness. Post time is 4:18 p.m.Orphan Black (7 and 10 p.m., BBC America): Rachel goes on the warpath against Sarah.MLS (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Colorado Rapids at Real Salt LakeSaturday Night Live (10:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Andy Samberg hosts; St. Vincent performs. (Season finale)Sunday on TV ...NBA playoffs (1:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers60 Minutes (6 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Steve Kroft reports from Iran as the prospect of a nuclear deal with world powers looms on the horizonThe Amazing Race (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): One team wins the race and the $1 million - will it be Utahns Dave and Connor O'Leary?Billboard Music Awards (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Scheduled performers include Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, 5 Seconds of Summer, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, Lorde and John Legend. Call the Midwife (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Chummy cares for her dying mother. (Season finale)The Simpsons (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Bart scores a big win, but he cheated. (Season finale)Turn (7 and 9 p.m., AMC): Abe risks everything to protect Anna.Granite Flats (7 and 10 p.m., BYUtv): Hershel becomes the bait in a dangerous trap.Drop Dead Diva (7 and 10 p.m., Lifetime): Grayson's near-death experience changes him.Family Guy (7:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Stewie travels back in time to prevent his own birth. (Season finale)The Good Wife (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Alicia and Carey face another crisis; Louis Canning makes a move. (Season finale)Mr. Selfridge (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Harry battles to clear his name in this two-hour episode. (Season finale)Cosmos (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A look at what can be learned from science about the future.Mad Men (8 and 10 p.m., AMC): Pete is invited to join an exclusive club.Devious Maids (8 and 9 p.m., Lifetime): Nicholas is jealous of Marisol's relationship with her book editor.The Mentalist (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Jane examines his feelings for Lisbon.Signed, Sealed, Delivered (9 p.m., Hallmark): A letter from a deceased family member could help bring that family together.Penny Dreadful (9 p.m., Showtime): A séance goes very wrong.Game of Thrones (10 p.m., HBO): Tyrion finds a surprising ally.Nurse Jackie (10 p.m., Showtime): Jackie's fake identity is compromised .Californication (10:30 p.m., Showtime): Rath hosts a "Santa Monica Cop" kickoff party.Silicon Valley (11 p.m., HBO): TechCrunch Disrupt opens.Veep (11:30 p.m., HBO): Selina goes to the U.K. for the 100th anniversary of World War I.