Television Highlights: Week of August 30, 2010

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami (10 p.m.)
In Miami, a young Cassius Clay made the transition into one of the most significant cultural and political figures of our time: Muhammad Ali.

New York State Attorney General Democratic Primary Debate (9 p.m.)
Democratic candidates Richard Brodsky, Sean Coffey, Eric Dinallo, Eric Schneiderman and Kathleen Rice have been invited to present platforms.

A Surprise in Texas: The 13th Van Cliburn Piano Competition (9:30 p.m.)
At the most prestigious youth piano competition in the world, 29 young musicians converge for an unforgettable, emotional three-week competition.

Help Wanted (8:30 p.m.)
Many recent graduates are finding that a Bachelor's degree isn't yielding desirable employment, but job re-training can help. Click for more.

New York NOW (7:30 p.m.)
Join Casey Seiler of The Times Union and Matt Ryan of WMHT for in-depth news, insightful analysis and interviews from the Capitol. Click for more.

Last of the Summer Wine (7 p.m.)
The world's longest-running sitcom focuses on the adventures of four men in the autumn of their years who mix philosophy with slapstick comedy.

Masterpiece Mystery!: The Dead of Winter (9 p.m.)
The discovery of a body on an Oxford bus leads Lewis and Hathaway to the estate where Hathaway spent much of his childhood. Click for preview.

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