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While many can argue that the Nielson ratings are flawed and desperately need to be overhauled, the industry still greatly relies on their daily tallies. Therefore, I did my own unscientific research on the top dramatic programs over the course of this past year. The details that follow are based strictly on the millions of viewers who tuned into dramas …

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Sarah Paulson – Starting out in the series Jack & Jill on the WB, Sarah has appeared in Leap of Faith, Deadwood and Desperate Housewives. She had a lead role in the short-lived series Studio 60 on the …

During the heyday of Warner Bros., the network specialized in gripping dramas such as Felicity, Gilmore Girls, Roswell, Everwood and Dawson’s Creek. But after the merger of the network with the United Paramount Network, those compelling dramas diminished significantly. Enter the new CW series: Life Unexpected. A much-buzzed about drama created by Liz Tigelaar (Brothers & Sisters and What About …

Debuting as a young child actor in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Shiri Appleby established herself as the “it” girl for young ingénue roles with a comedic flair. She was precocious and her infectious smile lit up the screen. Then, as she took on more advanced roles in her teens and 20s, that same engaging smile and sparkling persona …

The Golden Globes are upon us! The awards show that honors movies and television is generally the most fun of the season, thanks in large part to the dinner party format, and the free booze at every table. This year Ricky Gervais is hosting the ceremony, which must have broadcaster NBC quaking in their boots, or at least keeping a …

Fox’s day at The Critics’ Association winter press tour found itself in an interesting position: being the day after NBC’s presentation and the kerfuffle of late night. By the end of the day, however, Fox had created some news of its own, and left many questions about some of its upcoming programs. Bones With Bones well into its fifth season, …

British actress Olivia Williams has become the go-to girl for roles demanding icy disdain covering up a tormented beating heart. Coming from a diverse theatrical background, Olivia began dabbling in the television/film arena in the early 1990’s. She first captured everyone’s attention in the role of Jane Fairfax in Jane Austen’s Emma in 1996, and after garnering rave reviews, moved …

Our choice for Nice Boy this week is The Vampire Diaries’ very own Paul Wesley. You didn’t really think we’d have one brother and not the other, did you? In case you didn’t know, Paul plays Stefan Salvatore on the popular CW hit series, The Vampire Diaries. Since his days on The Guiding Light, Paul has appeared in television shows …

The best part of television is all the great and memorable quotes that touched our hearts or tickled our funny bone over the past year. Here in alphabetical order by TV series name are just some of the memorable quotes that I found to be the best: BONES: “Yes! Pinkie stumps the Brain.” – Booth to Bones —– “I’m a …

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Laura Harris – Laura first got noticed in the first season of 24 and then moved on to the cult favorite Dead Like Me. She had guest roles in Jake 2.0, The Dead Zone, Stargate: Atlantis and CSI. …