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With DVR viewership on the rise and ad viewing down (‘though not as much as originally feared), networks and advertisers are working to find new ways to sell products to viewers. Product placement has been around almost from the dawn of TV, but it’s usually so awkwardly executed that it detracts from the show and draws ire from viewers. Recent …

It’s an embarrassment of TV riches tonight as Dollhouse returns, Monk departs, and Ugly Betty heads to the Bahamas. Dollhouse – FOX 8/7c “The Public Eye (Part 1 of 2)” – Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where …

After eight seasons of solving other people’s mysteries, Adrian Monk finally gets closure on the greatest mystery of his career tonight when the truth about Trudy’s death is revealed in the Monk series finale. Part one of the finale saw Monk poisoned with three days to live unless the toxin can be identified and an antidote administered. Unfortunately, the man …

There are certain specials that my children look out for every holiday season. The Wizard of Oz just days before Thanksgiving  is a sure sign for them to begin watching for their favorite specials. Traditionally, whenever there is one of these shows on television, we bring out the hot cocoa and marshmellows, don our warmest PJs, grab our fluffiest pillows …

Start your holiday TV viewing off tonight with Frosty’s Winter Wonderland, then sit tight as ABC Family begins their Harry Potter weekend. An all-star cast lends its talents to this Christmas special shot in “animagic” (stop-motion animated puppetry). Everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, plans to marry, but not if the evil Jack Frost can help it. Can the children save Frosty …

It’s a lighter night than usual this week with The Vampire Diaries on hiatus until January and The Mentalist taking break. Maybe it’s time to catch up on Fringe? Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Gamer in the Grease” – When the remains of a competitive gamer are discovered in a grease truck, Brennan and Booth are called to investigate the …

Please join us in congratulating our first Nice Boy in December, Tim DeKay! Tim has become a favorite with Nice Girls since USA’s White Collar became such a hit. His character is paired so perfectly with Matt Bomer’s Neal Caffrey. Theater-goers are well acquainted with Tim’s work on the stage. On Broadway, he was seen in The Show-Off; off Broadway, …

This holiday season the Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that …

We’re nearing the winter season finales on several shows, and the possible series finale for Eastwick, so be sure the DVR is set before you head off to that fabulous holiday party! Christmas in Rockefeller Center – NBC 8/7c Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi host the 77th annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Manhattan, which is illuminated by music …

I wish. In reality I’m preparing for 10 days off work. Normally that time is spent sleeping late, catching up on TV, cleaning out a closet or a junk drawer, oh, and a day or two of celebration with family and friends. This year I’ll get the celebration in, and maybe get to sleep late once, but I have a …