With the U.S. Open now in full swing through Sunday in Queens, it seemed like the right time to take


With the U.S. Open now in full swing through Sunday in Queens, it seemed like the right time to take a look at five tennis-related TV moments.

v “Saturday Night Live”: Chris Evert hosted the Nov. 11, 1989, episode shortly after she announced her retirement from tennis. In one memorable skit, former court rival Martina Navritalova (played by Nora Dunn) continues to haunt Evert at everything she tries to do in her post-tennis life.

v “Seinfeld”: Much of the 1993 episode “The Lip Reader” takes place at the U.S. Open. The title character refers to the hearing-impaired line judge (Marlee Matlin), with whom Jerry is smitten. While Jerry and George are at a match, George sloppily eats an ice-cream sundae, smearing his face with chocolate — an image that’s picked up the TV camera. Kramer tries out for a job as ball boy.

v “Phenom”: This 1994-95 sitcom focused on a teen tennis prodigy (Angela Goethals) caught between her demanding coach (William Devane) and easygoing mother (Judith Light).

v “When Billie Beat Bobby”: This 2001 TV movie dramatized the epic 1973 showdown between middle-aged chauvinist tennis star Bobby Riggs (Ron Silver) and much-younger (and female) Billie Jean King (Holly Hunter).

v “The Simpsons”: In 2001’s “Tennis the Menace” episode, the Simpsons build a tennis court in their yard, even though Homer has no ability. The episode features guest voicing from Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Venus and Serena Williams as themselves.

S.A.M.I. Blues Fest

sharon, Pa.

National and regional bands will play at the third annual S.A.M.I. City Blues Fest from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St.

Sharon Arts & Music Initiative is sponsoring the free event.

Bands include Mississippi Heat, Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang, Studebaker John & The Hawks, Max Shang Blues Band featuring Rodger Montgomery, Tavis Moonchild Haddix, Colin Greenan The Transpacific Bluesman, Miss Freddye & Blue Faze, The River Saints and Kids Of The Blues.

There will be an artists’ market and food vendors.

Call 724-977-1717 or visit www.sharoncitybluesfest.com for more information.

Tickets on sale for Pops concerts

PITTSBURGH

Tickets are on sale for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra PNC Pops concerts. Call the Heinz Hall box office at 412-392-4900, or visiwww.pittsburghsymphony.org.

Matthew Morrison, star of “Glee,“ will perform Broadway standards in shows Sept. 29 and 30.

A tribute to The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” will be Nov. 15- 18.

Daniel Meyer, music director of Asheville Symphony and Erie Philharmonic, will lead Highmark holiday pops concerts Dec. 20-23.