Originally published Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Sunday TV Picks: Dustin Hoffman in HBO's new 'Luck'
TV Picks for Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 include Dustin Hoffman's new HBO series "Luck"; "Puppy Bowl VIII" on Animal Planet; and "The Voice" on NBC.
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Dennis Farina, left, and Dustin Hoffman in HBO's drama set in the world of horse racing, "Luck."
'Luck'
What with that Big Football Game swallowing up most of the television time this afternoon, the prime-time schedule is full of repeats (and start times for shows could change, due to the length of the game). For something a little different, you might check out this new drama from "Deadwood" creator David Milch. It looks at the world of horse racing and has a killer cast, including Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Farina, Richard Kind and Nick Nolte. Aaaand, they're off! 9 p.m. Sunday on HBO (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).
Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff
dknoop@seattletimes.com or on Twitter @dougknoop
Also on Sunday
"Puppy Bowl VIII," 3 p.m. (Animal Planet): The eighth annual canine competition features acts of doggy derring-do and play-by-play coverage from an assortment of other equally adorable critters.
"The Voice," 7 p.m. (NBC): Hopeful vocalists audition for the judges.
"Masterpiece Classic," 9 p.m. (KCTS): "Downton Abbey": As the war comes to an end, Mary and Sir Richard go looking for an estate; a wounded officer makes a shocking revelation.
"Alien" (1979), 9 p.m. (IFC): After answering an SOS, a crew encounters a merciless and horrific creature aboard a space tanker.
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," 10 p.m. (NBC): Actor Adam Sandler; comic Andy Samberg; Flo Rida performs.
"Californication," 10:30 p.m. (Showtime): Charlie and Hank join Samurai Apocalypse for a ride-along.
The New York Times
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