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Fourth Of July Celebrations -- It's birthday party time for the good ol' US of A and television wants in on the action. So if you can't make it out to your local fireworks display, just kick back and watch things go ka-boom on your TV screen. First up is "A Capitol Fourth" (8 p.m. Monday, KUED Channel 7), a big gala from Washington, D.C., that features performances by Steve Martin, Josh Groban, Jordin Sparks, Little Richard and Matthew Morrison. Jimmy Smits hosts the show, which culminates with some razzle-dazzle in the sky. Then there's the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" (8 p.m. Monday, KSL Channel 5) from New York City with performances by Beyonce and Brad Paisley, and the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" (9 p.m. Monday, KUTV Channel 2) with actor Michael Chiklis hosting the Independence Day festivities in Beantown.
Other Bets:
l It may be summer, but "Masterpiece Mystery!" brings in some autumn-like chill. It's a case that has Poirot (David Suchet) investigating the death of a girl at a Halloween party. 8 p.m. today, KUED Channel 7.
l "Christopher Titus: Neverlution" is a new stand-up special featuring the former star of the dysfunctional family sitcom "Titus." He cracks wise on topics that include politics, prescription drugs, childhood and pop culture. 7 p.m. today, Comedy Central.
l On "The Marriage Ref," the panel of Regis Philbin, Tracy Morgan and Susie Essman hear the case of a husband who thinks his wife has too many ponytails. Wow, alert the divorce lawyers. 9 p.m. today, KSL Channel 5.
l SDLqCitizen U.S.A.: A 50-State Road Trip" is a patriotic travelogue from documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi. She crosses the nation to attend naturalization ceremonies and listen to recent immigrants explain why they want to be Americans. 10 p.m. Monday, HBO.
l Maybe they'll bring along some bug spray. On a new episode of "White Collar," Neal and Peter (Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay) go undercover as wealthy bachelors to catch a black widow. 7 p.m. Tuesday, USA.
l "Teen Moms" is back for another season and this time our embattled mamas face even more adversity in the form of the Terrible Twos. You may want to take cover under your blankie. 8 p.m. Tuesday, MTV.
l Stylish Jeff Lewis is back to guide us through Season 5 of "Flipping Out." But since becoming an interior designer, he's more interested in tricking out homes than flipping them. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bravo.
l A new episode of "Behind the Music" chills out with Ice Cube. The rapper/actor opens up about a 30-year career that has seen him go from a founding member of NWA, to a solo artist, to a movie star in films such as "Boyz N the Hood" and "Are We There Yet?" 8 p.m. Wednesday, VH1.
l Let the backstabbing and strategizing begin. "Big Brother" returns for its 13th season as a new batch of human lab rats turn on one another. Entertainment? That's debatable. 8 p.m. Thursday, KUTV Channel 2.
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