If the band Kiss put a fraction as much thought into their songs as they have in branding, merchandising and more merchandising, they might have been more worthy of its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction earlier this year.
Their latest venture has nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll, but with that watered down sporting invention, arena football. Their efforts in starting up the first season of the L.A. Kiss is chronicled in the new “4th and Loud” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
More footed in music are the women in the new reality series “Sisterhood of Hip-Hop” (Oxygen, 9 p.m.). The careers of Nyemiah Supreme, Bia, Brianna Perry, Diamond and Siya (pictured, left to right, above) are followed in the series, but the bigger names are the men advising them, including Pharrell, Rick Ross, Timbaland, Lil Jon and Tank.
Dating must be so terrible out there it has to endure things from “The Bachelor in Paradise” to “The Singles Project” (Bravo, 10 p.m.), which merely follows the progress of a group of New York singles, without initiating rules or imposing roses. It’s more interactive than most shows, with viewers suggesting prospects and outfits.
The new “Cement Heads” (A&E, 10:30 p.m.) shines a light on a yet unheralded group in reality television: a family-owned concrete construction company, this one in New York. It follows “Brandi & Jarrod: Married to the Job” (A&E, 10 p.m.), featuring one of the couples who gained their fame on “Storage Wars” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
The death of Robin Williams Monday has brought a change to the schedule at Epix, which presents two of his more acclaimed performances with “The Birdcage” (Epix, 8 p.m.) and “Popeye” (Epix, 10 p.m.). (Who else could have possibly played that role in Robert Altman’s film?).
Also, there is something called “The Life and Death of Robin Williams” on “20/20″ (ABC, 10 p.m).
The lives of soldiers returning from the wars is examined in the news special “The War Comes Home: A Soledad O’Brien Report” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
It’s intimidating enough to show your knowledge on regular quiz shows, amid the buzzers, lights and brain lapses. It’s probably worse when the show is also called “Idiotest” (GSN, 9 p.m.). Ben Glieb hosts the new game show.
The second season of “Below Deck” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) includes new crew members on the yacht in the British Virgin Islands.
Jason Mantzoukas, Ken Marino and Steven Yeun are among the cast members doing the slurring re-enactions involving Captain Cook, surfer Eddie Aikau and Sen. Daniel Inouye on “Drunk History” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.).
Not that the Middle East needs fictional news, but Barry plots a coup against his crazy brother on “Tyrant” (FX, 10 p.m.).
Which eatery has a better chance in Los Angeles? The chocolates ‘n’ bacon place or one infusing marshmallows and brittle with booze? They choose on “Restaurant Startup” (CNBC, 10 p.m.).
An IT manager faces a celebrity cake chef on “Food Fighters” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
The woman trying to shed pounds on “Extreme Weight Loss” (ABC, 8 p.m) is technically a little person.
Alison is forced to identify her abductor on “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family, 8 p.m.). So she’ll probably lie.
Another group of 12 from the Top 48 perform on a two hour “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
The entirety of Ernest Shackelton’s trans-Antarctic Expedition is explored with all three episodes of “Chasing Shackelton” (PBS, 8, 9 and 10 p.m., check local listings), back to back to back.
With the success of Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” there may be more interest in the creation of tree characters on “Face Off” (Syfy, 9 p.m.).
Tonight’s Shark Week programming swims toward the improbable: “Monster Hammerhead: Extra Sharky” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), “Alien Sharks: Return to the Abyss” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) and a replay of “Lair of the MegaShark” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
The actress Alexis Smith is featured tonight on Turner Classic Movies, mostly with movies from the 1940s: “The Horn Blows at Midnight” (6 a.m.), “One More Tomorrow” (7:30 a.m.), “One Last Fling” (9 a.m.), “Split Second” (10:15 a.m.), “Rhapsody in Blue” (11:45 a.m.), “Night and Day” (2:15 p.m.), “San Antonio” (4:30 p.m.), “Montana” (6:30 p.m.), “Gentleman Jim” (8 p.m.), “Any Number Can Play” (10 p.m.), “The Constant Nymph” (midnight), “Conflict” (2 a.m.) and “The Young Philadelphians” (3:30 a.m.).
Baseball tonight includes Dodgers at Atlanta (MLB, 7 p.m.).
Call it pre-pre season college basketball: Kentucky vs. Puerto Rico (ESPNU, 1 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Jessica Alba, Patrick J. Adams, Whitney Cummings. The View: Eric Stonestreet, Colbie Caillat, Stephanie Ruhle (rerun). The Talk: Sasha Alexander, Ian Harding, David Myers. Ellen DeGeneres: Steve Harvey, American Authors (rerun). Wendy Williams: Ereka Vetrini, Future (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: Eric Stonestreet, Brody Dalle (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Alba, Rob Riggle, Kings of Leon, Ace Frehley. Jimmy Kimmel: Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray, Clayton Kershaw, Train (rerun). Seth Meyers: Meredith Vieira, Dane DeHaan, Magic Man. Craig Ferguson: Jeff Foxworthy, the Colourist (rerun). Carson Daly: Randy & Jason Sklar, Off!, Buffalo Killers (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Nas (rerun). Jon Stewart: Helen Thorpe (rerun). Stephen Colbert: Michael Fassbender (rerun). Arsenio Hall: Taraji P. Henson; Earth, Wind & Fire (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Damon Wayans Jr., Ali Larter, Lake Street Dive. Chelsea Handler: Liv Tyler, Ben Gleib, April Richardson, Jo Koy.