DStv highlights - January 20, 2014

James Avery, who plays Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, died on New Year's Eve.

James Avery, who plays Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, died on New Year's Eve.

Published Jan 20, 2014

Share

• Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Sony Entertainment Television, 18.15

With Uncle Phil (James Avery) now dead, watching this sitcom will never be the same. Then again, it is the only way to celebrate his tremendous talent, as he didn’t do much acting after the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

 

• Wendell & Vinnie, Nickelodeon, 19.10

The show teaches kids not to be afraid of being different. Vinnie has been the perpetual man-child, happily living his life around pop culture and video games. But when he suddenly becomes the guardian of his 12-year-old nephew, Vinnie is finally forced to grow up. On the other hand, Wendell has grown up in a socially isolated environment. He is unfamiliar with “normal” kid activities like playing soccer or watching TV. While Vinnie needs to learn how to be an adult, Wendell needs to learn how to be a kid. But together, they’ll learn how to take care of each other.

 

• The Fixer, M-Net, 20.30

As season 3 starts, the lies, deceits and affairs are revealed in a recap of the past two seasons. With Olivia and Fitz facing their biggest challenge yet, characters discuss the series’ most interesting moments.

 

• Scandalicious, MTV Base, 21.00

The countdown show with attitude, featuring commentary from comedians, experts and taste-makers. You won’t walk away any smarter after watching Scandalicious, but you will walk away thoroughly entertained.

Related Topics: