Mom’s the word
Cindy Crawford got a surprise visit from her mom, Jenny Moluf, on yesterday’s ”Good Morning America.”
The pregnant Crawford was highlighting her ”Video Diary” segment when Moluf greeted her shocked daughter.
In other morning-show news, ”CBS News’ This Morning” kicks off a series on Monday, ”Living Large,” which takes a positive look at weight gain.
Phyl us in
Phyllis Diller’s suicide agony is laid bare on tonight’s ”Entertainment Tonight” (7 p.m. on Ch.2).
Diller, who recently underwent heart surgery and was initially paralyzed, tells Jann Carl that she contemplated suicide.
”I’m terribly glad I didn’t do it because I will be working again,” the feisty Diller vows bravely.
The ex-men
On Sunday’s ”NBA Matchup’ (8:30 a.m. on ESPN), former Knicks president/GM Ernie Grunfeld sits for his first interview since being canned and reassigned as a special consultant.
Former Nets coach John Calipari conducts the interview.
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*Mayor Giuliani visits CNBC’s ”Tim Russert” tomorrow (6 p.m.) to discuss his battle with Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew.
*Oprah Winfrey is featured on CNN’s ”NewsStand: People Profiles” Tuesday at 8 p.m. It’s done in conjunction with People magazine.
*On tonight’s ”Extra” (7 p.m. on Ch.4): An quick interview with Jocelyne Wildenstein and beau Kenneth Godt.
*New York 1 News airs the ”44th Annual Drama Desk Awards” on Sunday (9-11 p.m.).
*On today’s ”Montel” (2 p.m. on Ch.9): Honoring moms who’ve saved their children’s lives.
*FX has inked a deal to air ”The Original Toughman Contest.”
*Joan Rivers – Sunday (11 p.m.) on Food Network with Bill Boggs!
*For the first time ever, all five ”Dateline” shows scored within the top 30 prime-time programs the week of April 26-May 2.