Bourdain’s art of the layover

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The usually reclusive Woody Allen is the subject of a two-part “American Masters” documentary that began Sunday and concludes at 9 tonight on PBS. Allen, of course, began his career in television as a comedy writer before moving into stand-up comedy and the movies. Here are five of his more offbeat TV appearances:

v “Open End With David Susskind” (Dec. 24, 1961): On this hard-hitting New York-based discussion show, Allen appeared on a panel to discuss the world of comedy, along with Johnny Carson, Mickey Rooney and two other comics.

v “Hullabaloo” (Jan. 12,1965): On the first episode of this music hour, Allen did his stand-up, sandwiched between The Zombies singing their hit “She’s Not There” and Jack Jones singing “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”

v “Password” (July 8, 1965): Allen was a contestant on the popular game show; his opponent was Nancy Sinatra.

v “Hippodrome” (July 19, 1966): Allen was one of the rotating guest hosts on this circus-variety show. In one sketch, he boxed the “Australian light-heavyweight champion,” a kangaroo.

v “The Woody Allen Special” (Sept. 21, 1969): Allen hosted this CBS special presenting an extremely eclectic lineup of guests, including the Fifth Dimension, Candice Bergen and the Rev. Billy Graham.

“The Layover” (9 p.m., travel): Apparently, they’ve given Anthony Bourdain another show. On “The Layover,” the globe-trotting chef tells us how and where to chow down in unfamiliar cities when we’ve got only a day or two to kill. We’re guessing that the airport food court is not on his list.

“you deserve it” (9:01 P.M., ABC): “You Deserve It” is a new trivia- fueled game show in which contestants try to win money for someone other than themselves. First up: A woman plays for her friend — a recently widowed mother of two.

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DVD RELEASES

Films available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include:

“Super 8” (PG-13): A train crash starts mysterious events in a small Ohio town. Starring Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning and Kyle Chandler.

“Spy Kids: All the Time in the World” (PG): A retired spy is tapped, along with her kids, for a new mission. Starring Jessica Alba, Mason Cook and Rowan Blanchard.

“Conan the Barbarian” (R): A fierce warrior wages battle against evil. Starring Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols and Stephen Lang.

“Sarah’s Key” (PG-13): A Jewish girl locks her brother in a cupboard during the Holocaust. Starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Melusine Mayance and Niels Arestrup.

“The Devil’s Double” (R): The true story of Saddam Hussein’s son’s body double. Starring Dominic Cooper, Ludivine Sagnier and Philip Quast.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Film series offers ‘Ciao, Professore’

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.

Westminster College’s International Film Series will conclude the semester with the 1992 Italian film “Ciao, Professore” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of McKelvey Campus Center.

The event is free and open to the public. A short introduction will be given, and a discussion will follow.