Dec. 7: What's on HDTV Today
by Kevin C. Tofel 
posted Dec 7th 2005 at 2:43PM
What we're watching: Hey, did "That 70's Show" just catch up to us in the new millenium or have I missed this? Looks like the show is on in high-definition tonight with a new episode at 8 p.m. in 720p. GROOVY! I've watched re-runs in syndication, so I'll tune in to Fox to catch up on the program.If you yearn for programming plots from wa-a-a-y before 1976, you can travel back to The Third Age on TNT-HD at 8 p.m. instead. "The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is presented in a 1080i format; I may switch over to see if they're really showing this in high-def and true widescreen.
Before I forget: is anyone else besides me wondering why nobody is showing "Pearl Harbor" in HD tonight???
After the jump is our traditional listing of HD programs throughout the night.
Here are some other HDTV programs showing on selected networks today. All times are Eastern:
ABC (720p): George Lopez (8 p.m.), Freddie (8:30 p.m.), Lost (9 p.m.), Alias (10 p.m)
CBS (1080i): Pope John Paul II [conclusion] (8 p.m.), CSI: New York (10 p.m.), The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m.)
NBC (1080i): E-Ring (8 p.m.), Law & Order (10 p.m.), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m.)
Fox (720p): That 70's Show (8 p.m.), Stacked (8:30 p.m.)
UPN (1080i): Veronica Mars (9 p.m.)
WB (1080i): One Tree Hill (8 p.m.), Related (9 p.m.)
HDNet (1080i): World Report (7:05 p.m.), Blind Justice (8 & 11 p.m.), Boomtown (9 p.m.), The Agency (10 p.m.)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Josh @ Dec 7th 2005 3:55PM
That 70's show hasn't been in HD for this season (or any season) at all. I'd love it if they were, though. I'd be surprised if they switched over mid-season. Pleasantly surprised, of course. :)
Kevin C. Tofel @ Dec 7th 2005 8:05PM
Well, that's a disappointment! My local FOX affiliate isn't showing That 70's Show in HD so I can't verify the broadcast. Is anybody else able to see this in high-def or did TitanTV goof up on the listing?
Shawn @ Dec 7th 2005 8:09PM
My local also doesn't have in HD and they have the 'HD' symbol on the right black bar (4:3)whenever they switch it over to the digital HD signal. Sorry all. I actually was going to watch this only for this reason. Changed the channal (to ABC).
DJ @ Dec 8th 2005 9:45AM
Thanks for pointing out that LOTR was on TNT in HD. It was pure goodness.
idave03 @ Dec 8th 2005 1:51PM
how do they convert movies to HD? Do they just upconvert the DVD to HD? it wouldnt be true HD then right? Do they get access to the film and have some one convert that to HD??? How do they do it?
Phil Mastman @ Dec 9th 2005 11:27AM
"Pearl Harbor" is best shown in "No-Definition". One of the most insultingly bad movies ever made.