Fireworks can be a wonder to behold.
They can also be smoky and scary if little ones are running to and fro -- or just if you're being overcome by the temperatures. There is an entire hub devoted to what you can do outside this holiday. But, this ... this is a list for those who don't want to even smell the outside and who prefer fireworks with a remote and a well-stocked refrigerator at their fingertips.
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But first, let's stoke the home fire(works).
The Fair Park Fourth celebration, thrilling in person, will get the parade treatment when WFAA (Ch. 8) airs it at 9 p.m. July 4. Anchors Cynthia Izaguirre and Joe Trahan will host from the Cotton Bowl, which will be open for those who want to get up close and personal with the sis-boom-bah. Ch. 8 reporter Lauren Zakalik will also cover the event.
For me, though, inside is where it's at. Television is, after all, what I do. And with some of the stuff I watch, comfort is paramount. So, here's what's on my TV schedule for the Fourth of July.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: The annual event features Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and Little Big Town, along with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Nancy O'Dell of Entertainment Tonight hosts. 8 p.m. CBS
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: Kenny Chesney, Meghan Trainor and 5 Seconds of Summer are scheduled to perform. 7 p.m. NBC
A Capitol Fourth: This one always goes the classic route. This year's performers include Smokey Robinson and Kenny Loggins, who I hope veers into the "Danger Zone." 7 p.m. PBS
If you're just looking for something patriotic, there are plenty of movies to choose from.
Coming to America: Eddie Murphy plays an African prince who comes to America, Queens, specifically, to find his queen. Check out a young Cuba Gooding Jr. in the barbershop scene, in which Murphy and co-star Arsenio Hall play several roles. 6 p.m. Comedy Central
Independence Day: Will Smith cemented his title of Mr. Fourth of July with this blockbuster in which America (eff yeah!) helps save the world from an alien invasion. 7 p.m. HBO
America: The Story of Us: Watch stories about the nouns that make this country go, and go some more. 6 and 7 p.m. History
Hamilton: He's much more than just a duel, albeit a deadly one. This is the story of Alexander Hamilton, more than likely told without rapping. 8 p.m. History
The American President: Michael Douglas plays a president who falls in love with a lobbyist. 7 p.m. Pop
Air Force One: "Get. Off. My. Plane." America, at her greatest, with Harrison Ford at the helm. 7 p.m. Reelz
