In the absence of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Louie,” TV might need a new lovable misanthrope.
Filling that bill is Marc Maron, the comedian turned podcast interviewer, who turns his life into a fictional comedy series called “Maron” (IFC, 10 p.m.).
In it, he complains about his life, lives with cats, invites other comics over to do a podcast in his garage, and complain some more. Tonight he has something else to worry about, people who have been putting him down online. He tries to confront them, but they are more interested in meeting his friend tagging along, Dave Foley. Maron can be a pill, but he’ll do until Larry David comes back.
Two performances recorded in Paris last year by the Paul Daylor Dance Company are featured on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). “Brandenburgs” is performed to the music of Bach; “Beloved Renegade” is set to the music of francis Poulenc. The dance company is marking the 50th anniversary of its first appearance in Paris.
Jeremy Scahill, Lawrence O’Donnell, Pete Hogseth, Mattie Duppler and Marc Maron are on a new “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
“Vice” (HBO, 11 p.m.) reports on a luxury skyscraper rising out of the Mumbai slums.
A season finale comes for the comedy “Happy Endings” (ABC, 8 and 8:30 p.m.), which, judging from their ratings, also deserve to be the series finale. Megan Mullally, Michael McKean and Stephanie March all guest star.
A Cajun restaurant in Nashville gets a hand from Chef Ramsay on a new “Kitchen Nightmares” (Fox, 8 p.m.). It’s followed by “Touch” (Fox, 9 p.m.). Both series have their season finales next week.
Frozen gumbo is pitched on a new “Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Katie Lowes of “Scandal” joins the crew at “Fashion Police” (E!, 10 p.m.).
The second season of the comedy showcase “The Half Hour” (Comedy Central, midnight and 12:30 a.m.) begins, with sets from Dan Soder and Nikki Glaser.
There’s more post-Boston coverage on “Rock Center with Brian Williams” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
The Wilson brothers – Owen and Luke – were introduced in Wes Anderson’s first feature, “Bottle Rocket” (Sundance, 10 p.m.).
Tonight’s Elvis movie: “Blue Hawaii” (Encore, 8 p.m.) with Angela Lansbury.
Turner Classic Movies starts a new series of movies that flopped at first but may warrant a second look. At least in the view of guest host Ileana Douglas. Tonight’s first offerings include the 1933 “Alice in Wonderland” (8 p.m.) with Gary Cooper and W.C. Fields, the 1934 gang movie “No Greater Glory” (9:30 p.m.), “The Bride Wore Red” (11 p.m.) with Joan Crawford, “I Take This Woman” (1 a.m.) with Spencer Tracy, “Three Comerades” (3 a.m.) with Robert Taylor and Margaret Sullivan, and “Parnell” (4:45 a.m.) with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy.
In the NBA playoffs, it’s New York at Boston (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Indiana at Atlanta (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Houston at Oklahoma City (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.) and Clippers at Memphis (9:30 p.m.).
In the NHL, it’s Islanders at Pittsburgh (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.), Ottawa at Montreal (CNBC, 7 p.m.), Minnesota at Chicago (NBC Sports, 9:30 p.m.) and San jose at Vancouver (CNBC, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Isla Fisher, Chris O’Dowd. The View: Kara DioGuardi, Lace Bass. The Talk: Peter Facinelli, Jamie Krell, Christy Vega Fowler. Ellen DeGeneres: Ellen Pompeo, Nicole Richie.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Nathan Lane, Joe Matarese, Kacey Musgraves. Jay Leno: Chris Evans, Kevin Smith, Various Cruelties. Jimmy Kimmel: Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Morrison, New Order (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Carey Mulligan, Alexander Skarsgard, John Densmore, Eve. Craig Ferguson: Angela Kinsey, Simon Amstell. Carson Daly: Kate Mara, Ben Hoffman A Silent Film (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Tom Shadyac. Chelsea Handler: Topher Grace, Dan Levy, Loni Love, Gary Valentine (rerun).