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Jan. 5: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV!

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Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2009) -- High-Definition TVs are now in more than 30 million U.S. homes and there are scores of high-def programming choices.

But which shows should you watch? And why?

Every day here at TVPredictions.com, I scan the HD programming aisles and serve up 10 programs so good -- so hot! -- that you can't miss them. Sports, movies, primetime comedies and drama -- they're all there and in beautiful high-def. (Of course, NBC cheapskate-in-chief Jeff Zucker has decided once again to offer every primetime show tonight in standard-def so there won't be any selections from the so-called peacock network.)

We call this list, "The Hottest Shows in HDTV!" And here they are for Monday, January 5, 2009: (All times Eastern -- and don't forget the link below to today's 'HD Hottie -- in fact, today there are six of them!

1. American Gangster
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe go toe-to-toe in this real life account of drug dealer Frank Lucas (Washington) who ruled the streets of Harlem in the 1970s. Carla Gugino plays cop Crowe's obligatory hot ex-wife. Absorbing, never-dull drama from arguably Hollywood's most underrated director, Ridley Scott.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Carla Gugino.
Cinemax, 5 p.m.

2. Lost (repeat)
The sci-fi guys are airing six straight episodes of America's favorite (albeit) confusing sci-fi drama. In the first episode, which starts at 5 p.m., Jack and the castaways make contact with Naomi's rescue ship. (The new season starts on ABC on January 21.)
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Evangeline Lily.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Maggie Grace.
Sci-Fi Channel, 5 p.m.

3. College Basketball
Georgetown (with sensational freshman center Greg Monroe) visits Notre Dame.
ESPN, 7 p.m.

4. Gossip Girl (new)
Blair (Leighton Meester) tries to get into the Colony Club, the most exclusive ladies lair in the city. Dear God, street puddles are deeper than these Gossip Girls.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Leighton Meester
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Blake Lively.
CW, 8 p.m.

5. College Football
Ohio State vs Texas in the Fiesta Bowl.
Fox, 8:15 p.m.

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6. Smallville
Clark meets his biological mother for the first time. What, he couldn't fly home on holidays like everyone else? Well, okay, not like everyone else...
HDNet, 8 p.m.

7. Seven Signs of the Apocalypse
The seven signs that predicted Armageddon appeared on a Greek Island in 100 A.D., but people are still buzzing about them. Well, okay, different people.
History Channel, 9 p.m.

8. Looking for Comedy In the Muslim World
Albert Brooks plays a comedian named Albert Brooks who is summoned by the federal government after 9/11 to find out what makes the Muslim World laugh. Folks, you will either laugh your butt off at this film -- or scratch your head until you're a candidate for Mr. Ray's Hair Weave Club.
HBO Family, 9 p.m.

9. Late Night With David Letterman (new)
Tonight's guests: Ricky Gervais and Kate Hudson.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Kate Hudson.
CBS, 11:35 p.m.

10. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new)
Tonight's guest: Terry Bradshaw.
NBC, 11:35 p.m.

Click to see Tuesday's program picks.

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Phillip Swann is president and publisher of TVPredictions.com. He has been quoted in dozens of publications and broadcast outlets, including CNN, Fox News, Inside Edition, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Financial Times, The Associated Press and The Hollywood Reporter. He can be reached at swann@tvpredictions.com or at 703-505-3064.

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