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It’s going to be a bit before I’m able to upload my pictures from last night’s NBC Upfront party, but I thought I would share a few of the highlights and set the scene.
Because NBC already had revealed their 2008-09 primetime schedule a few weeks ago, they didn’t have their traditional Upfront presentation.  This year […]
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Last night’s season finale of "30 Rock" and the penultimate "The Office" episode of the season have left some folks out there grumpy or worried. Not me.
Bob Bianco at USA Today, usually a voice of sanity, sez "30 Rock" has gone downhill over the last few episodes by adopting a shotgun approach to wacky comedy, a la "Family Guy," and dragging Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon into it. The recapper at TV Squad has some doubts too, albeit mostly about the return of the insufferable Dennis.
Now, I agree that Liz Lemon has joined the inmates lately instead of just running the asylum. But it doesn’t bother me. In fact I kinda like it. And how can you have doubts about a show with dialogue like this, as captured by TV Squad:
Jenna: "I can’t watch American Idol, because I have perfect pitch."Kenneth: "I can’t watch American Idol, because there’s a waterbug […]

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Will Liz Lemon, NYC’s most notoriously single woman, be sporting the oh so fashionable baby bump? Will Tracy Jordan succeed is creating the ultimate porn video game? Will Kenneth the Page make his Olympic dreams come true? Will Jack Donaghy return to GE as Vice President of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming […]
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While it’s not moving to ABC like "Scrubs," "30 Rock" does end its season tonight with an episode called "Cooter." Here’s a clip from a scene with star Alec Baldwin and guest Matthew Broderick…

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Aw, I put "MILF Island" in there just to mess with your head. Actually it’s more of "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans Vs. Favorites" tonight on CBS, and I gotta say I’m loving this richly plotted season of jaw-dropping doublecrosses and betrayals. By the end of tonight, we’ll have our final four.

Tonight on "CSI," Gil Grissom and the team take on an unfamiliar foe: comedy. Well, sorta. This is the second half of the big writer-swap with "Two And A Half Men," and they’ll be investigating the offing of a comedy diva a la Rosanne or Cybill Shepherd. And look for the "TAAHM" guys in an eyeblink cameo.
The season finale of "30 Rock" brings Jack a Washington job that he hates - and Liz a pregnancy scare. Yikes!
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At this point, there is basically no parody of reality television so broad that we can trust that someone won’t think it’s a genuinely good idea. Just a few weeks after the brilliant "30 Rock" had a gag show-within-the-show called "MILF Island," TV Land has announced its plan to create well, almost exactly that. The as yet unnamed project will center around a bunch of young men who will try to win the heart of a "sexy and accomplished mature woman." Since there’s no mention of her children, I suppose technically she’s a cougar and not a MILF, which is way classier. I have no doubt that TV Land will give this topic the sensitive, tasteful treatment that it deserves.
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Finally, some inside dope on season three of "Heroes." (Buddy TV)
Gossip columnists noted that last week’s "Law & Order: SVU" suspect of the week seemed to be a thinly disguised version of Tom Brady as a closeted gay man. (Boston Herald)
Judah Friedlander (right) talks about his "30 Rock" trucker caps. (NY Observer)
Rebecca Romijn’s role downsized and more news from "Ugly Betty." (Televisionista)
Talking "Lost" ratings. (SyFy Portal)
Interview with a geek from "Greek." (TV Addict)
I link not to praise "Big Brother,"  but to bury it. (TV Squad)
"Brothers & Sisters" and "Ugly Betty" once again score at the GLAAD awards. (AP)
Paula Marshall, show killer? (TV Squad)

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It’s Friday morning and I’m still feeling overwhelmed by last night’s TV extravaganza. There’s so much to discuss yet it’s sunny and beautiful outside. What to do, what to do? I know! Put together one long ass post that says nothing at all significant or insightful about any of the shows but still gets […]
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Let’s see, a kickass "Survivor" - unless you prefer "Ugly Betty" or "My Name Is Earl" and "Scrubs" - followed by the first "The Office" since Jim showed us the engagement ring, followed by "30 Rock" - unless you prefer "Grey’s Anatomy" or "CSI" - followed by the return of "Lost." All new for the launch of May sweeps! And that’s not even mentioning "Without a Trace" or "Smallville" and the return of "Supernatural." Scripted television is back, baybee! On a night like this, that strike seems a distant memory. But we have a few hours to kill first. So here are a couple things to read…

Roger Friedman says Jimmy Fallon will take over for Conan when Conan takes over for Jay. (Fox News)
TV Squad says he’s talking through his hat. (TV Squad)
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Tina Fey (or is it Liz Lemon) answers questions from fans in this funny video from NBC.com. You know, I always though Tina Fey was funny but I’m not sure I would have ever predicted this level of success. A kudos for smart and funny girls everywhere. Go on with your bad self, Liz […]
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