Welcome to TakePart Tune In, our weekly selection of shows that will make you laugh, cry and become a better person.
Monday, November 8
NBC Special: Matt Lauer Presents: This week, George Bush ends his silence about his presidency and shares details of his new memoir Decision Points.
First up in his media blitz is the one-on-one interview with Matt Lauer. Expect the sound bites to include why he invaded Iraq and what it was like to be commander in chief during Hurricane Katrina and 9/11. (NBC 8pm)
Tuesday, November 9
Confessions: Why would anyone confess to a crime he didn't commit? In this Frontline episode, four Navy sailors known as the "Norfolk Four," will share why they confessed to murder despite a lack of evidence linking them to the crime. (PBS 9pm - check local listings)
Wednesday, November 10
Border Wars: The Nat Geo show follows crews of border agents that protect the 2,000-mile U.S./Mexico border against smuggling, terrorism and illegal immigration. This week's episode is called "3,000-Pound Coke Bust." (National Geographic 9pm)
Thursday, November 11
Wartorn 1861-2010: This powerful HBO documentary takes a look at the lingering affects of war. Soldiers, vets and their families are interviewed by James Gandolfini about life after returning home and the difficulties of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The documentary also takes a look at how PTSD was explained in the past. (HBO 9pm)
Friday, November 12
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible: Narrated by Tom Cruise, this documentary is a tribute to George Lucas's visual effects company. ILM has created some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history including the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, the tornado in Twister and the alien invasion in War of the Worlds. (Encore 9pm)
Saturday, November 13
America's Cutest Cat: Are you staying in this Saturday night with a bowl of popcorn and your cat on your lap? If so, flip to this show and check out some cute felines who "talk." Learn kitty facts. For instance, is the term copy-cat really just a figure of speech? (Animal Planet 9pm)
Sunday, November 14
Sarah Palin's Alaska: Okay, okay, we don't want to promote Sarah Palin's decision to have her own reality show (or "8-part documentary series" as TLC refers to it), but we admit, we're curious. The look at Alaska through Palin's eyes premieres this Sunday night. (TLC 9/8c)
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