This is not a comprehensive critique of NBC’s fall lineup. There were specific shows I was interested in, and one that I decided to watch because I wasn’t ready for bed yet.
Chuck
I’ve read a lot of comparisons to Jake 2.0, but I haven’t see that show. There appear to be some basic similarities in the [...]

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I watched my last episode of Studio 60 last night. I was a big fan of West Wing, but that premise contained elements of interest that balanced–or at least drew attention away from–Mr. Sorkin’s penchant for painting political and social liberalism in the best light possible at every available opportunity. The inner workings of a [...]

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Last year it was mainly Lost, with an occasional CSI on Thursday nights. This fall, I’ve added three more shows and two nights to my viewing schedule. Two of the shows are brand new, the other I’m watching for the first time during its regular time slot.
Heroes
Superheroes go primetime, baby. I love the premise, and [...]

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I know the title of this post seems like an oxymoron, but I have found myself pulled in to several new shows this season, and it couldn’t have happened at a worse time. Wednesdays are usually an off night for me anyway with regards to writing, but tonight is the season premiere of CSI and [...]

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For the last two nights, I’ve been glued to the tube watching the events in Athens. I don’t know why, but I’m paying more attention to the Games this year than in the past. Instead of spending a couple hours writing Monday and Tuesday, I watched the men’s and women’s gymnastics teams win silver, Michael [...]

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