Tampa Theatre Summer Classic Series: The Lodger: This week's movie is Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 thriller about a landlady who suspects her new lodger is a murderer in London. Bonus: Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ by accompanist Steven Ball. The movie starts at 3 p.m. at Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. $9, $7 members. (813) 274-8982.
Helen Keaney: You might recognize Keaney best from her job hosting on HSN, formerly the Home Shopping Network, in St. Petersburg. She's also a long-time comedian, having played the Comic Strip and co-hosted Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater. See her at 7 p.m. at Improv Comedy Theater in Tampa. $10. (813) 864-4000.
Manuscript: Ryan James Monroe directs this play about three college freshmen who return on their winter break to a New York apartment where revelations and revenge take place. It's at 7 p.m. at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg. $20, $10 students and seniors. (727) 895-6620.
To watch
Summer Olympics, 8 p.m., NBC It's the Closing Ceremony, featuring Muse, the Who and possibly the Spice Girls and One Direction. Rio de Janeiro's 2016 contingent counters with Alessandra Ambrosio. Advantage: Rio.
SEASON PREMIERE: Hell on Wheels, 9 p.m., AMC At some point, they should reboot this series so it takes place during the construction of the Walt Disney World monorail.
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne, 10 p.m., Comedy Central Host Jane Lynch joins Seth Green, Carrie Fisher and professional roaster Jeff Ross. They missed a golden opportunity by not booking Carl Lewis to sing the national anthem.
Breaking Bad, 10 p.m. AMC Man, what a season! What do you think ____ and ____ are gonna do about ____ and the ____? (Sorry, we're big on avoiding spoilers here.)
SNEAK PREVIEW Animal Practice, 10:30 p.m., NBC The good news: This show has a comedic connection to Community and Hangover Part II. The bad news: That connection is Crystal the Monkey. Still, any time you get a free monkey on television, you have to take it.
More to explore
Find complete movie listings at tampabay.com/things-to-do/movies.
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