Posted on Thu, Jul. 30, 2009

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Thursday's best TV

Season premiere

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta"

As season two opens, Sheree decides to throw herself a party to celebrate her recent divorce, and the ladies attend actress Niecy Nash's birthday party. Lisa and her husband discuss having another baby; Kim enrolls in cosmetology school, planning to design and launch a line of wigs; and new housewife Kandi contemplates her new life with her fiance, AJ. 9 p.m., Bravo, Channel 61.

Music

"Soundstage"

Superstar baritone Josh Groban scales it back from his usual sold-out arena shows as he performs favorite songs from his best-selling albums at Frederick P. Rose Hall, the intimate home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Numbers include "Alla Luce del Sole," "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)," "February Song" and "Machine." Guest performers include Herbie Hancock and Chris Botti. 9 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8.

Movie

"Gone With the Wind"

"Sir, you are no gentleman." "And you, miss, are no lady." This epic 1939 drama won eight Oscars, including best picture. Based on Margaret Mitchell's novel, it spans the years before, during and after the Civil War. Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O'Hara, a spoiled Southern belle dealing with the harsh conditions of the war and the attentions of the roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard also star. 7 p.m., TCM, Channel 65.

Sports

X Games

Grab a seat _ or maybe some air, depending on your inclination _ for four days of skateboarding, stunt biking and motocrossing splendor when ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC air X Games 15 from Los Angeles. This year two events have been added: Skateboard Big Air Rail Jam and Skateboard Park Legends. The field of 200 action sports athletes is expected to include favorites Travis Pastrana, Bob Burnquist, James Stewart, Rune Glifberg and Brian Deegan. 8 p.m., ESPN, Channel 32.

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