By Dean Robbins
‘Lying to Be Perfect’ attempts an extreme makeover
In “Lying to Be Perfect” (Saturday, 8 p.m., Lifetime), Nola (Poppy Montgomery) is an overweight magazine editor, but she has devised a secret alter ego: a sexy advice columnist whom no one has ever seen. Complications arise when a mean editor demands that the mysterious columnist make a personal appearance.
Yes, we’re in fantasyland — an alternate universe where diets immediately work miracles. But if you’re willing to suspend disbelief, “Lying to Be Perfect” is an enjoyable tale of female empowerment.
‘Lost’
Tuesday, 7 p.m. (ABC)
Americans let it be known that they did not want President Obama’s State of the Union address to preempt the season premiere of “Lost.” So the White House was forced to schedule around it.
To me, this suggests that “Lost” is more powerful than the President of the United States. Any chance the series could help push through meaningful health-care reform?
‘High School Reunion’
Wednesday, 9 p.m. (TV Land)
“It’s a ‘High School Reunion’ like you’ve never seen before!” exclaims the narrator. Luckily, that’s not true. The reality series’ new season delivers all the expected pleasures as classmates meet for a 20-year reunion at a Hawaiian resort. The Nerd has blossomed and now has a chance with the Hottie. The Ladies’ Man has gone to seed and desperately wants to hook up with somebody. The Troublemaker is still a jerk, and the Popular Girl still a snob.
The series is as fun as ever, despite the obviously rigged scenario. In real life, of course, the Nerd would never have a chance with the Hottie. Trust me. CV
