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Sabu's firing totally deserves a thread. A shame he got fired, but it was his own fault so screw him

PHOENIX -- Phoenix center Amare Stoudemire and teammate Boris Diaw have been suspended for one game for leaving the bench after Robert Horry's hard foul of Steve Nash in Game 4 of the Suns' Western Conference semifinal against San Antonio, a person with knowledge of the penalty said Tuesday. Horry was suspended for two games after knocking Nash into the scorer's table with 18 seconds remaining in the Suns' 104-98 victory in San Antonio Monday night that evened the best-of-seven series 2-2, said the person, who sought anonymity because the official announcement had not yet been made. ESPN

Rock Johnson would be awful. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is fine

Al, what happened to Bobby Abreu?

ABC is going all out to cater to women it seems

MONDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" 9:30 p.m. "Sam I Am" (new comedy series) 10:00 p.m. "The Bachelor" TUESDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Cavemen" (new comedy series) 8:30 p.m. "Carpoolers" (new comedy series) 9:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show" 10:00 p.m. "Boston Legal" WEDNESDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Pushing Daisies" (new drama series) 9:00 p.m. "Private Practice" (new drama series) 10:00 p.m. "Dirty Sexy Money" (new drama series) THURSDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty" 9:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy" 10:00 p.m. "Big Shots" (new drama series) FRIDAY: 8:00 p.m. "MEN IN TREES" 9:00 p.m. "Women's Murder Club" (new drama series) 10:00 p.m. "20/20" SATURDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Saturday Night College Football" SUNDAY: 7:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos" 8:00 p.m. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" 9:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives" 10:00 p.m. "Brothers & Sisters" "Cashmere Mafia," "Notes from the Underbelly" and "October Road" will premiere after "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelor" conclude their fall seasons. Following, in alphabetical order, are descriptions of the new series joining ABC's primetime schedule next season: DRAMAS "Big Shots" This is the story of four friends at the top of their game...until the women in their lives enter the room. Lines between boardroom and bedroom blur when these competitive but dysfunctional CEOs take refuge in their friendship, discussing business, confiding secrets, seeking advice and supporting each other through life's surprising twists and turns. Cast: Michael Vartan ("Alias"): James Walker Dylan McDermott ("The Practice"): Duncan Collinsworth Christopher Titus ("Titus"): Brody Johns Joshua Malina ("The West Wing"): Karl Mixworthy Nia Long ("Premonition"): Katie Graham Paige Turco ("Party of Five"): Lisbeth Peyton List ("Day Break"): Cameron Collinsworth Wendy Moniz ("Nash Bridges"): Stacey Walker Jessica Collins ("The Nine"): Marla Amy Sloan ("The Heartbreak Kid"): Wendy Credits: EP/Writer: Jon Harmon Feldman ("American Dreams") Director: Charles McDougall ("Desperate Housewives") Production Company: Warner Bros. Television "Cashmere Mafia" Four ambitious and sexy women, who've been best friends since business school, try to balance their glamorous and demanding careers with their complex personal lives in the city that never sleeps. They've created their own "boys club" to protect each other and discuss their ups and downs as they try to have it all. What good is it to break the glass ceiling without girlfriends to share in your success? Cast: Lucy Liu ("Ally McBeal"): Mia Frances O'Connor ("Windtalkers"): Zoe Miranda Otto ("War of the Worlds"): Juliet Bonnie Somerville ("NYPD Blue"): Caitlin Peter Hermann ("Law & Order: SVU"): Davis Julian Ovenden ("Related"): Eric Credits: EP: Gail Katz ("The Agency") EP: Darren Star ("Sex and the City") EP/Writer: Kevin Wade ("Maid in Manhattan") EP/Director: Peyton Reed ("The Break-Up") Production Company: Sony Pictures Television "Dirty Sexy Money" Some people say money is the root of all evil. They may be right. Nick George's whole life has been lived in the shadow of the Darling family, but as an adult he's leading the perfect life as an idealistic lawyer, until his father's suspicious death. The absurdly wealthy Darlings of New York have asked him to take over his father's job as their personal lawyer, but the money that will allow him the freedom to be an altruistic do-gooder is only part of the picture. That same money pulls him into the dubious doings of the Darling clan. Power, privilege and family money are a volatile cocktail. Cast: Peter Krause ("Six Feet Under"): Nick George Donald Sutherland ("Commander in Chief"): Tripp Darling William Baldwin ("The Squid and the Whale"): Sen. Patrick Darling Natalie Zea ("Eyes"): Karen Darling Glenn Fitzgerald ("Six Feet Under"): Rev. Brian Darling Samaire Armstrong ("The O.C."): Juliet Darling Seth Gabel ("The Da Vinci Code"): Jeremy Darling Zoe McLennan ("JAG"): Lisa Laz Alonso ("Stomp the Yard"): Colin Jill Clayburgh ("Running with Scissors"): Letitia Darling Credits: EP/Writer: Craig Wright ("Brothers & Sisters") EP: Greg Berlanti ("Brothers & Sisters") EP/Director: Peter Horton ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Matt Gross ("Day Break") EP: Bryan Singer ("Superman Returns") Production Company: ABC Studios "Eli Stone" Many lawyers consider themselves prophets, but Eli Stone may be the real deal. Eli has built a successful career at a top law firm in San Francisco representing only the biggest and richest corporations that make a habit of screwing over the little guy. But after experiencing a series of odd hallucinations, Eli seeks to find a deeper meaning to life while trying not to lose his job and destroy his relationship with the bosses' daughter. When Eli discovers an aneurysm in his brain, he wonders if his condition is truly medical or if perhaps he now has a higher calling. Cast: Jonny Lee Miller ("Melinda and Melinda"): Eli Stone Victor Garber ("Alias"): Jordan Wethersby Natasha Henstridge ("Commander in Chief"): Taylor Wethersby Loretta Devine ("Crash"): Patti Sam Jaeger ("Catch and Release"): Matt Dowd Laura Benanti ("Take the Lead"): Beth Keller James Saito ("I Think I Love My Wife"): Dr. Chen Credits: EP/Writer: Greg Berlanti ("Brothers & Sisters") EP/Writer: Marc Guggenheim ("Brothers & Sisters") EP/Director: Ken Olin ("Brothers & Sisters") Production Company: ABC Studios "Private Practice" From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes a story about new beginnings and old friends. Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned neonatal surgeon, respected by her friends and colleagues at Seattle Grace Hospital. Deciding she can no longer healthily co-exist with her ex-husband, McDreamy, and her ex-lover, McSteamy, Addison heads to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. Reunited with her once-married, newly divorced medical school friends, Naomi and Sam, Addison joins their chic private practice. Featuring an all-star cast including Kate Walsh, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly and Taye Diggs, "Private Practice" tells the story of a woman unafraid of change and willing to begin a new life. Cast: Kate Walsh ("Grey's Anatomy"): Addison Forbes Montgomery Tim Daly ("The Nine"): Dr. Peter Finch Taye Diggs ("Day Break"): Dr. Sam Bennett Paul Adelstein ("Prison Break"): Dr. Cooper Freedman Merrin Dungey ("The King of Queens"): Dr. Naomi Bennett Chris Lowell ("Veronica Mars"): William "Dell" Cooper Amy Brenneman ("Judging Amy"): Dr. Violet Turner Credits: EP/Writer: Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Betsy Beers ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Marti Noxon ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Mark Gordon ("Grey's Anatomy") Director: Michael Grossman ("Grey's Anatomy") Production Company: ABC Studios "Pushing Daisies" From Bryan Fuller ("Heroes") and Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black") comes an unprecedented blend of romance, crime procedural and high-concept fantasy in a forensic fairytale about a young man with a very special gift. Once upon a time, a mild-mannered boy named Ned realized he could touch dead things and bring them back to life. Grown-up Ned puts his ability to good use, not only touching dead fruit and making it ripe with everlasting flavor, but working with an investigator to crack murder cases by asking the deceased to name their killers. But the tale gets complicated, as all tales do, when Ned brings his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, back from the dead and keeps her alive. Chuck encourages him to use his power to help others, instead of merely solving mysteries and collecting the rewards. Life would be perfect for Ned and Chuck, except for one cruel twist: If he ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead, this time for good. Cast: Lee Pace ("The Good Shepherd"): Ned Anna Friel ("Rogue Trader"): Chuck Chi McBride ("Boston Public"): Emerson Swoosie Kurtz ("Sisters"): Lily Kristin Chenoweth ("The West Wing"): Olive Jim Dale ("reader of the "Harry Potter" series audio books"): Narrator Credits: EP: Dan Jinks ("Traveler") EP: Bruce Cohen ("Traveler") EP/Director: Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black") EP/Writer: Bryan Fuller ("Heroes") Production Company: The Jinks/Cohen Company in association with Warner Bros. Television "Women's Murder Club" Based on James Patterson's bestselling novels, The Women's Murder Club, four working women in San Francisco - a detective, a district attorney, a medical examiner and a reporter - use their expertise and unique talents to solve murder cases. Each woman is successful in her own field, but because of their unique friendship, they realize that pooling their resources during investigations leads to undiscovered clues and answers in both work and their personal lives. Cast: Paula Newsome ("Little Miss Sunshine"): Claire Aubrey Dollar ("Point Pleasant"): Cindy Tyrees Allen ("Alias"): Jacobi Angie Harmon ("Law & Order"): Lt. Lindsay Boxer Laura Harris ("24"): Jill Elizabeth L. Ho: Yuki Rob Benedict ("Threshold"): Owen Credits: EP: Joe Simpson ("Employee of the Month") EP: James Patterson ("Along Came a Spider") EP/Writer: Elizabeth Craft ("Angel") EP/Writer: Sarah Fain ("Angel") Director: Scott Winant ("Huff") Production Company: 20th Century Fox TV COMEDIES "Carpoolers" Less about saving the environment than male bonding, four guys from very different backgrounds relish their daily commute as they commiserate about their lives, jobs and families in the carpool lane. There's Laird, the recently divorced playboy; Aubrey, the timid homemaker and breadwinner; the conservative and traditional Gracen; and eager newlywed Dougie. Together, between the pressures of home and work, these men find time to be themselves while driving to and from the office. Cast: Fred Goss ("Sons & Daughters"): Gracen Faith Ford ("Hope & Faith"): Leila Jerry O'Connell ("Crossing Jordan"): Laird Jerry Minor ("Arrested Development"): Aubrey Allison Munn ("That 70s Show"): Cindy Tim Peper ("The Guiding Light"): Dougie T.J. Miller: Marmaduke Credits: EP/Writer: Bruce McCulloch ("Saturday Night Live") EP: Justin Falvey ("Las Vegas") EP: Darryl Frank ("Las Vegas") EP: David Miner ("30 Rock") EP/Director: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo ("You, Me and Dupree") Production Company: ABC Studios "Cavemen" Cavemen is a unique buddy comedy that offers a clever twist on stereotypes and turns race relations on their head. Inspired by the popular Geico Insurance commercials, the series looks at life through the eyes of the ultimate outsiders - three modern cavemen - as they struggle to find their place in the world. Joel, his cynical best friend, Nick, and easy-going little brother, Jamie, are contemporary cavemen who live in the suburban south and simply want to be treated like ordinary thirty-something guys. Despite their attempts at assimilation, Nick doesn't believe mainstream society will ever completely accept them, Jamie seems to take it all in stride and Joel straddles the middle, torn between his friends, his more traditional values and his loving fiance. Cast: Bill English ("The Pavement"): Joel Nick Kroll ("Arranged"): Nick Dash Mihok ("Hollywoodland"): Jamie Kaitlin Doubleday ("Catch Me If You Can"): Kate John Heard ("Prison Break"): Trip Stephanie Lemelin ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"): Thorne Credits: EP: Daniel Rappaport ("Office Space") EP: Guymon Casady ("Hope & Faith") EP/Director: Will Speck & Josh Gordon ("Blades of Glory") EP: Bill Martin ("Grounded for Life") EP: Mike Schiff ("Grounded for Life") Co-EP/Writer: Joe Lawson Production Company: ABC Studios "Miss/Guided" Having navigated the awkward and sometimes traumatic world of high school, Rebecca Freely returns to her alma mater as a guidance counselor, free of the insecurities and orthodontia of her school days. Amidst student behavioral problems and the persistent romantic advances of the male nurse, Gary, Rebecca is certain of one thing - she is interested in the hot auto-shop-turned-Spanish-teacher, Tim. However, much as in high school days of unexpected teenage angst, Lisa, a former cheerleader and nemesis of Rebecca's, returns as the new English teacher determined to make Rebecca relive her unpopular past, setting sights on Tim as well. Cast: Judy Greer ("Two and a Half Men"): Becky Brooke Burns ("Pepper Dennis"): Lisa Earl Billings ("How I Met Your Mother"): Principal Huffy Kristoffer Polaha ("CSI: Miami"): Tim Jonathan Sadowski ("American Dreams"): Gary Credits: EP: Ashton Kutcher ("That 70s Show") EP: Jason Goldburg ("Beauty and the Geek") EP: Karey Burke ("The Real Wedding Crashers") EP/Writer: Caroline Williams ("The Office") EP/Writer: Gaby Allan ("Scrubs") Director: Todd Holland ("Malcolm in the Middle") Production Company: 20th Century Fox TV & ABC Studios "Sam I Am" When a terrible accident leaves Samantha "Sam" Newly in a coma for eight days, she wakes up with no recollection of any past experiences, memories or events. Faced with amnesia, Sam must start over. To her dismay she discovers that she wasn't a particularly honest, good-hearted or loving person. In fact she was self-involved, narcissistic and devoid of real relationships - essentially a bitch. Sam must now struggle with her desire to be good and her temptation to be...not so good. Finding the line between good and evil is never easy. Cast: Christina Applegate ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"): Sam Jennifer Esposito ("Related"): Andrea Kevin Dunn ("Prison Break"): Howard Melissa McCarthy ("Gilmore Girls"): Dena Tim Russ ("Without a Trace"): Frank Jean Smart ("24"): Regina Credits: Story By: Cecelia Ahern & Donald Todd Teleplay: Donald Todd ("Ugly Betty") EP: Donald Todd ("Ugly Betty") EP: Peter Traugott ("Frangela") Director: Robert Duncan McNeill ("Crossing Jordan") Production Company: ABC Studios ALTERNATIVE SERIES "Oprah's Big Give" The first primetime series from Harpo Productions centers on the competition, drama and emotion as millions of dollars are given away to make a difference in people's lives across the country. Each week contestants will face a "big twist" that will test their nerve, drive, ingenuity and passion. Big name stars will turn up throughout the series to join the "Oprah's Big Give" tour. During the eight episodes filmed in various U.S. cities, the field will be narrowed. The stakes will get higher and higher, with one person ultimately being chosen as The Biggest Giver. "Oprah's Big Give" is created and produced by Harpo Productions in conjunction with Profiles Television Productions, LLC. Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Rakieten, Harriet Seitler, Jonathan Sinclair, Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri are executive producers.

The reviews have been fantastic so far- go see it!

Agreed. NBC's love affair with Alec Baldwin needs to end. Hell, Alec Baldwin needs to end. Alec Baldwin is the best thing on 30 Rock. One of the biggest disappointments of the show is the horrible storylines they have given his character

Which means 25 episodes in total. No, it would be 35 episodes. 25 episodes at 30 mins = 25 episodes 5 episodes at 60 mins = 10 episodes 25 + 10 = 35. No, the network people consider each half hour as an "episode", and since it's been said that there will be 5 1 hour longs, those are going to be counted as 10 episodes, while actually only being 5 episodes. Leaving 20 half hour episodes left. 20 half hours+ 5 hour longs=25 episodes in total. If you say so. That's what thefutoncritic said, mole.

Extended seasons are in store for "Heroes," "The Office" and "My Name Is Earl." The network has ordered 25 episodes of "Earl" as well as 30 half-hours of "The Office," five of which will be paired together as one-hour specials. As for "Heroes," 24 episodes are on tap for the 2007-2008 season as well as six episodes of "Heroes: Origins," an "innovative new spin-off that each week will introduce a new character -- one of whom will be chosen by viewers through the 'Heroes' website on NBC.com to become a cast regular the following season." The project, which will have a separate writing and producing team from the parent series, will air either after "Heroes" concludes its second season or as a bridge between two of its broadcast pods.

http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldde...sive_newsf.html This site has a link to what episodes comedy shows submitted for consideration. I think they could've picked a better one for Jenna

Knowing NBC, they'll probably change their whole lineup in a few days anyway. The Wednesday lineup is horrible.

New game plan for 'Friday Night' Updated 10h 5m ago | Comments 2 | Recommend 4 E-mail | Save | Print | Reprints & Permissions | Enlarge NBC The coach and his wife: Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton. By William Keck, USA TODAY BEVERLY HILLS — Now that it appears NBC is going to give the struggling Friday Night Lights a second chance, its tight-knit cast can shift from trying to save the show to getting people to watch it. Before an event at the Museum of Television & Radio this spring, star Kyle Chandler, 41, and many of his cast members were confident they'd return for a second year — which is not to say each didn't find ways to support the show. Scott Porter, who plays paraplegic quarterback Jason Street, posted Lights videos and behind-the-scenes clips on his MySpace page. Porter, 27, now encourages people to watch episodes at nbc.com or itunes, tune into summer reruns (starting May 27) or check out the Season 1 DVD (due in late summer). "Anyone who didn't watch because they were scared they couldn't catch up, there are now so many ways." Minka Kelly, whose character, Lyla, is at the center of a love triangle, is proud of Season 1. "But we have so much more to do." Peter Berg, who created the 2004 film on which the series was based and serves as an executive producer, wants a new time slot for the show, which NBC tried at different times. "It really comes down to that," Berg says. "After Heroes (on Mondays) would be good. Or Sundays at 9 p.m." He'll find out today, when the network announces its fall schedule. Executive producer Jason Katims says he wrote the season finale with a second year in mind. The team won the state championship, and Coach Taylor (Chandler) accepted a new coaching gig at Texas Methodist University. The fall story line will advance several months to late summer, with Coach Taylor coaching at that university, while his wife, Tami, and their daughter, Julie, remain in their small town. Tami (Connie Britton), who learned she was pregnant at season's end, will be close to giving birth. Britton, 39, is looking forward to having the baby next season and likely (says Katims) tackling the topic of postpartum depression. As for other possible stories, the cast is intrigued by Julie's sex life. Says Zach Gilford, 25, who plays boyfriend Matt: "I think she should lose her virginity to someone else." Aimee Teegarden, who plays the teen, shyly asks, "Why does Julie have to lose her virginity at all?" Chandler, sounding like Teegarden's real-life dad, wants nothing to do with the topic. "I don't want to even think about my daughter losing her virginity," says Chandler, teasing Gilford: "But if it's not to Matt, that's a benefit."

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08 *New programs in CAPS (with the exception of "ER") MONDAY 8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal" 9-10 p.m. "Heroes" 10-11 p.m. "JOURNEYMAN" TUESDAY 8-9 p.m. "The Biggest Loser" 9-10 p.m. "CHUCK" 10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" WEDNESDAY 8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal" 9-10 p.m. "BIONIC WOMAN" 10-11 p.m. "LIFE" THURSDAY 8-8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl" 8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock" 9-9:30 p.m. "The Office" 9:30-10 p.m. "Scrubs" 10-11 p.m. "ER" FRIDAY 8-9 p.m. "1 vs 100"/"THE SINGING BEE" 9-10 p.m. "Las Vegas" 10-11 p.m. "Friday Night Lights" SATURDAY 8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC" 9-11 p.m. Drama Series Encores SUNDAY (Fall 2007) 7-8 p.m. "Football Night in America" 8-11 p.m. "NBC Sunday Night Football" SUNDAY (January 2008) 7-8 p.m. "Dateline NBC" 8-9 p.m. "Law & Order" 9-10 p.m. "Medium" 10-11 p.m. "LIPSTICK JUNGLE" 2007-08 NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS New Dramas "JOURNEYMAN"-- From Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Kevin Falls ("The West Wing") and Emmy Award-winning director-producer Alex Graves ("The West Wing"), "Journeyman" is a romantic mystery-drama about Dan Vasser (Kevin McKidd, "Rome"), a San Francisco newspaper reporter and family man who inexplicably begins to travel through time and change people's lives. Along the way, he also must deal with the difficulties and strife at work and home brought on by his sudden disappearances. However, his freewheeling travels through the decades reunite him with his long-lost fiance Livia (Moon Bloodgood, "Day Break") -- which complicates his present-day life with wife Katie (Gretchen Egolf, "Martial Law") and their son. Reed Diamond ("Homicide: Life on the Street") and Charles Henry Wyson ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") also star. "Journeyman" is a production of 20th Century Fox Television. Falls is executive producer and writer; Graves is executive producer and director of the pilot. "CHUCK" - From executive producer, Josh Schwartz ("The O.C.") and executive producer-director McG ("Charlie's Angels," "We Are Marshall") comes a one-hour, comedic spy thriller about Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi, "Less Than Perfect") - a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. When Chuck opens an e-mail subliminally encoded with government secrets, he unwittingly downloads an entire server of sensitive data into his brain. Now, the fate of the world lies in the unlikely hands of a guy who works at Buy More. Instead of fighting computer viruses, he must fight assassins and international terrorists. With the government's most precious secrets in Chuck's head, Major John Casey (Adam Baldwin, "My Bodyguard") of the NSA assumes the responsibility of protecting him. His partner is the CIA's top agent (and Chuck's first date in years) Sarah Walker (Yvonne Strzechowski, "Gone"). They'll keep him safe by trading in his pocket protector for a bulletproof vest. Also starring are Joshua Gomez ("Without a Trace") as Chuck's best buddy Morgan and Sarah Lancaster ("What About Brian?") as Chuck's ever-supportive sister Ellie. Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak wrote "Chuck," which is produced by College Hill Pictures and Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. "BIONIC WOMAN" - Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teenage sister, Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan, "EastEnders") didn't think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death's door, Jaime's only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to re-pay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it's Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman. Also starring are: Mae Whitman ("State of Grace") as Becca, Jaime's younger sister; Miguel Ferrer ("Crossing Jordan") as Jonas, the man who employs Jaime's boyfriend; Chris Bowers ("Rescue Me) as Will, Jaime's boyfriend, who performs the operation; Will Yun Lee ("Witchblade") as Jae, the specialized operations leader; and Molly Price ("Third Watch"), as Ruth, Jonas' second-in-command. "Bionic Woman" is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio and executive-produced by David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica"), Glen Morgan ("The X-Files"), Michael Dinner ("Kidnapped") -- who also directed the pilot -- and Jason Smilovic ("Lucky Number Slevin"). Laeta Kalogridis ("Birds of Prey") is also an executive producer on the pilot. "LIFE" -- From Rand Ravich and Far Shariat, the executive producers of the feature film "The Astronaut's Wife," and David Semel, who directed the pilot of NBC's "Heroes," "Life" is a new drama about a detective who is given a second chance. Damian Lewis ("Band of Brothers") stars as complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews, who returns to the force after years in prison, thanks to close friend and attorney Constance Griffiths (Melissa Sagemiller, "Sleeper Cell"), after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. The cast also includes Sarah Shahi ("Rush Hour 3") as Charlie's skeptical, demanding partner, Robin Weigart (HBO's "Deadwood") as their hard-hitting lieutenant, and Adam Arkin ("Chicago Hope") as former cellmate Ted Early. "Life" is an NBC Universal Television Studio production. Rand Ravich is executive producer and writer; Far Shariat is executive producer; David Semel is executive producer and director on the pilot "LIPSTICK JUNGLE" - Based on the best-selling novel by Candace Bushnell ("Sex and the City"), this fun dramedy follows three high-powered friends as they weather the ups and downs of lives lived at the top of their game. Nico (Kim Raver, "24"), editor-in-chief of a hot fashion magazine, wants to replace her boss as CEO. Movie exec Wendy (Brooke Shields, "Suddenly Susan") finds even her most earnest efforts may not be enough to balance career and family. And free-spirited designer Victory (Lindsay Price, "Beverly Hills, 90210") longs to make her dreams come true, and maybe find Mr. Right along the way. Armed with humor and strength, these three modern New York women support one another through the triumphs and tears that are all part of making it big in the Big Apple. Written by executive producers DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler (both for "How I Met Your Mother," "Three Sisters") and based on the book by Bushnell, "Lipstick Jungle" is from NBC Universal Television Studio. The pilot is directed by Gary Winick ("13 Going on 30"). New Comedy Series "THE IT CROWD" - Ever wonder what's up with those quirky techies who come to fix the office computer when no one's around? "The IT Crowd" is an offbeat series, based on the critically acclaimed British comedy, that offers a humorous behind-the-scenes peek at the people who truly keep the office humming. Roy (Joel McHale, "The Soup") and Moss (Richard Ayoade, "The IT Crowd" -- U.K.) are the misunderstood masters of their high-tech domain, but they lack the people skills to befriend anyone but each other. Their company's head is Denholm (Rocky Carrol, "Chicago Hope"), who wants the IT department to stay segregated and forever banished to the basement. Executive producers are Moses Port ("Just Shoot Me"), David Guarascio ("Just Shoot Me"), Joe Port (NBC's "The Office"), Joe Wiseman ("The Office"), Graham Linehan ("The IT Crowd" -- UK) and Steve Tao ("Red Doors"). Gail Mancuso ("Scrubs," "30 Rock") directed the pilot. "The IT Crowd" is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio. New Alternative Series "THE SINGING BEE" - "The Singing Bee" is a variety-competition show that challenges contestants to accurately sing the lyrics to popular songs -- even when the band stops playing. In this karaoke showdown, there's no middle ground for partially correct answers -- contestants must be perfect or they're out. Family-friendly, broad in appeal and conducive to playing (and singing) along at home, "The Singing Bee" features popular, recognizable music that inspires hilarious wrong answers and amazing performances by those rare contestants who somehow manage to get every word right. "The Singing Bee" is produced by the Gurin Company and Juma Entertainment, LLC. The executive producers are Phil Gurin (NBC's "Miss Universe" franchise) and Robert C. Horowitz ("Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials Top 40 Countdown"). "WORLD MOVES" -- From executive producer Randy Jackson ("American Idol") and the creators of the World Hip Hop Championship comes one of the most visual and captivating performance competition shows ever to hit TV. Thousands of dance teams from around the world will audition for their shot to come to Los Angeles and compete for a global championship and an international touring contract. The live television event features young teams of five to seven members demonstrating their athleticism, creativity and innovative choreography in a presentation that highlights both the competition and the personal drama unfolding within each team. Viewers from across the globe will vote via the Internet, by text message, or by phone to eliminate one team each week. Ultimately, it's not just about winning a competition; "World Moves" involves stories that change lives and bring the world together. From Warner Horizon Television, the series is executive-produced by Jackson ("American Idol," Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment), Rob Lee (President, Bayonne Entertainment, "Blow Out," "House of Carters"), Howard Schwartz ("Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship), Karen Schwartz (Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship) and Harriet Sternberg (Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment).

I met Scott Porter (Jason Street) last night at SNL. Really nice guy, I got him to say clear eyes full hearts can't loose

Fun game to be at today- The Mets were horrible. How many games is that for Hardy now?

Why Bif Why?

Rashida Jones' pilot got picked up for a series

Scrubs was renewed

NBC TO KEEP 'LIGHTS' ON FOR SECOND SEASON, ADDS NEWCOMERS By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- With just days to go until its upfront presentation, NBC has confirmed its Peabody-awarding winning drama "Friday Night Lights" will return for a second season. NBC entertainment president Kevin Reilly admitted last month (read the story), the show would likely return with the only caveat being where to schedule the series. In any case, it appears Reilly and company have found a place for the series on its 2007-08 schedule.

Speaking of the Brewers, I'm going to see Mets v. Brewers on Saturday. What Brewers should I be on the lookout for?

I noticed that too. This weekend will really see how well it will end up doing. I wonder if it can do 200 mil in 8 days

heh No. Leena v. the world is the best thing at TSM right now.

Depending how many matches are on the card, I could see them getting 10-15 min.

Because Buffalo looked flat against the Islanders and barely got by the Rangers, while the Sens easily dispatched the Penguins and the Devils in 5?