The so called “land reforms” of Robet Mugabe in Zimbabwe has resulted in thousands of farmers driven off their land. “Mugabe and the White African” by Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson, premiering on “P.O.V.” (PBS, 10 p.m.; CPTV, 11 p.m.) tells the story of one brave family who challenged the order in an international court. That didn’t keep them from being beaten, however.

More than half of the marijuana in the United States is believed to originate in California, where decriminalization and medical marijuana laws have made it a huge cash crop.

With one-third of the states considering some form of legalization — including Connecticut, where decriminalization just went into effect this month “Frontline” (PBS, 9 p.m.; CPTV, 10 p.m.) looks at the wide-open pot market in the Golden State. Another report looks at a doctor in Camden, N.J., who purposely seeks out the sickest and most expensive patients.

Last week’s premiere of “It’s Worth What” (NBC, 8 p.m.) was worth about 6.7 million viewers – about half of that for “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.), which presents another dozen acts in the Top 48.

It’s the season finale of “101 Ways to Leave a Game Show” (ABC, 9 p.m.) and I’m pretty sure they only got up to No. 32 if that.

A new episode of “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family, 8 p.m.) plays opposite “A Few Good Men” (AMC, 8 p.m.). That’s right: They can’t handle the truth.

“The Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) reaches its season finale, with the captain of the Seabrooke taking ill.

“Madagascar” (Animal Planet 8 p.m.) is not the animated film of the same name; just an overview of biodiversity of the island country off the coast of Africa.

Jeff hosts a bachelorette party for Sarah while in Las Vegas on a new “Flipping Out” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).

Jeff Hart, who helped rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners is the guest on “Aftermath with William Shatner” (Biography, 10 p.m.).

On the season finale of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” (A&E, 10 p.m.), the old blood-spitter may actually propose.

Omaha is the destination of a new “Ludo Bites America” (Sundance, 9 p.m.).

The spotlight on “Hard Time” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.), highlighting prisoners a a women’s prison in Atlanta, is the inmate serving life for setting her girlfriend on fire.

Of all the depictions of Arabs in Hollywood being shown this month on Turner Classic Movies, some were more evenhanded portrayals than others. Tonight features some of them: “Five Graves to Cairo” (8 p.m.), “The Black Tent” (10 p.m.), “Three Kings” (midnight) and “King Richard and the Crusaders” (1:30 p.m.).

Daytime Talk

Regis and Kelly: Steve Carell, Ray Davies. Gayle King: Caroline Manzo. The View: Denise Richards, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band. The Talk: Kathy Baker, Alisha Tyler. Ellen DeGeneres: Jim Parsons, Kym Douglas, Bristol Palin, Mark Ballas (rerun).  Wendy Williams: Cast of “Hot in Cleveland,” Tabatha Coffey (rerun) .

Late Talk

David Letterman: Julianne Moore, Eels. Jay Leno: Shaun White, Oliva Wilde, Train. Jimmy Kimmel: Daniel Craig, Sasha Alexander, the Features. Jimmy Fallon: .Steve Carell, Marc Maron, Matt & Kim. Craig Ferguson: William H. Macy, Karen Gillan. Tavis Smiley: Betty White (rerun). Carson Daly: Emmy Rossum, Jeff Tremaine, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion (rerun). Jon Stewart: Juan Williams. Stephen Colbert: Brooke Gladstone. Conan O’Brien: Tom Felton, Steve Byrne. George Lopez: Tim Gunn, Jenna Elfman, Air Guitar National Championship winners, Shaggy. Chelsea Handler: Jo Koy, Jeff Wild, Natasha Leggero.

One thought on “Tuesday TV: ‘Land Reform’ in Zimbabwe, Pot Boom in California”
  1. Found you! In the past, you’ve done columns on your family. Can’t imagine your daughter welcoming a move from West Hartford…

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