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Finally Bob Barker has been replaced. I loved the guy and am sad to see him leave the Price is Right but now he is replaced by Drew Carey. I am glad they picked someone funny to replace Bob but I really think he was the core to the Price is Right. Game Shows seem to be on every channel especially after the success of Who wants to be a Millionaire but nothing could have competed with the Price is Right. I’m curious it the other networks will now try to hit the daytime game show scene after the fall of Bob. I think they will and tv as a whole will become worse as a result. I wish Drew all the luck in the new position and hope they pay him handsomely for it. I would hate to be the guy trying to fill Bob Barker’s shoes. My question is will they keep the term Barkers Beauties? Any suggestions as to what they should change it to? Drew’s Dreamgirls? Drew’s Darlings? Only time will tell.

Once again hitting the celebrity news is Lindsay Lohan. What happened to her? Seriously? Remember back when she was a redhead, not anorexic, and hot? I know it was awhile ago but those were the days. Now she is pretty much the next Britney Spears like failure. With her recent charges for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and two felony charges for possession of cocaine I think her movie career is pretty much done. She can still do the occasional tv show (Surreal Life) but thats about it. As for her music career it was bad enough trying to sell an artist with little talent to 12 year old girls but an artist with little talent and a drug problem is even harder. Then again, more amazing public relations events have happened. All she needs to do is stop doing blow, eat a little, dye her hair so that she doesn’t look like a whore and maybe, just maybe, she still has a career.

Easily one of my favourite new series of the past year has been Dexter. The dark nature of the show is very fresh and something the networks should take note of. The character development is strong and even though it did not follow the same development as the book it was based on, I look forward to the upcoming season. In fact, I like the fact that the show is only loosely based on the show that way the book readers out there will not know what is going to happen. It’s got something for everyone. For those of you like me that can’t wait for the upcoming season I have recently heard that there are pre-air versions of episodes 1 and 2 available by torrent. I have not viewed the episodes yet to validate the quality however I expect it to be the real deal. The only bad thing is that if you do watch the first two episodes now you still have to wait over a month for episode 3. Sometimes its tough being addicted to television.

After a long break from writing about television I feel that I just can’t contain the secret any longer. Veronica Mars is a great show. Even though it has not continued to have the same great story lines of season 1 and 2, season 3 was still good. Why they don’t continue this show is beyond me. There is still a good 3 seasons worth of the show to film without the awkward what to do after the main character graduates university dilemna.

The execs in charge should have been receptive to the multitude of Mars bars sent to them. I wonder what they did with the candy bars. I mean at first I think they ate them but since I already picture tv execs as fat old men and women they probably don’t need it. I wonder if they gave them to orphans or something. I really hope they didn’t just throw the delicious chocolate snacks out. I know I will continue to eat Mars bars in support of the show. That or snickers. Because after all sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don’t.

Sometimes an episode of a television show can mean so much. Recently I have been hearing rumours that the NBC show Scrubs may be in its last season. After watching this past weeks episode I already see the potential series finale episode in my head. All I have to do is tilt my head to the side and look up to daydream this event. The news of this show possibly ending makes me very sad since Scrubs is one of the few bright shows that NBC has going for them. Sure there is still the office and my name is earl. There is even 30 rock however I am shamed to say I haven’t been able to give that show much of a chance.

Scrubs is a great show which can most easily be described as a grey’s anatomy for someone who only has a 30 minute attention span and who prefers comedy to drama. My only hope is that if this truly is the end of the show that they give a good closing storyline. I mean a sappy reunion of JD and Elliot may be what some people want but honestly that wouldn’t really create closure since anyone who watches the show knows that although they make great friends, they just never worked in a relationship. Is this truly an end or just the beginning of something better? Anyone else want a spin-off show called the Turks? I know as a dedicated fan if I were to call turk on his cell I would dial the extra number. Maybe even JD would make guest appearances on the show when Zach Braff isn’t too busy doing movies and what not.

Remember the show Saved by the Bell? Of course you do. If not what about Saved by the Bell: The College Years? No? What about Saved by the Bell: The New Class. They all have something great in common besides a catchy saying. That’s right, our dear friend Dustin Diamond. Now some of you may have forgotten about this zany character but I have not. It takes dedication to be in not only a show but also two of it’s spin-off shows. Unfortunately after these shows he was obviously only ever going to be known as Screech Powers. Now some of you may remember his sex tape scandal of last year but I feel for the guy. He played a nerd role longer than any other actor I know. The worst part is that when he only received 25% of his salary and the rest his parents blew. Doesn’t seem fair does it? I really don’t know if he can redeem his acting career however he could probably make some good selling knives door-to-door. If Screech came to my house selling knives I know I would buy some.

Do you ever wonder what Tom Selleck is up to? Probably not but I am sure you are now. The Magnum P.I. star has fallen from the small screens favour since the 80s but it could be time for a comeback. Sure he can say that he had a few appearances on friends and boston legal but thats about it for the last decade. Now he is possibly taking over for James Caan for the 5th season of Las Vegas. If you haven’t seen the show because you have places to go on a friday night more power to you. However if you are stuck at home then it is a tolerable way to spend an hour. There are enough large breasted women in it for you to almost forget about the redundancy in their plots. Almost. So congrats to you Tom Selleck for the new show. May your beard grow thick and full.

Do you ever have those days where you need some people to make you feel good about yourself? With the university exams ongoing it is easy to become overwhelmed by the stress of it all. There are many ways to deal with the stress. One choice is to push it all into a ball deep within yourself and then try to expel it at your enemies as a High Dragon Fire move like Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat would do. Next you could go find yourself a massage palour that would rub all the “stress” out of you. Both are sound decisions but I would rather just have some of my friends organize me a party. The new season of Entourage is upon us this action was exactly what Turtle prepared for our hero Vince Chase. I don’t know about the rest of you but I would love to have someone organize a party. Hell, I would be cool with being like Turtle and just having to organize the occasional party in order to have access to Hollywood and all it has to offer. I will take my Aston Martin in Blue Sapphire with the 700W Stereo System.

Around Easter I always find myself thinking about my family. The importance of family is underrated in today’s society. One only has to look at the fact that this sunday marks the final season of the Sopranos. It’s been a rough journey for the cast with it’s ups and downs but they always managed to put their dysfunctional mob family first. So during this time of Easter when you have finished your Easter dinner I urge you to follow it up by watching the season premiere of the Sopranos. It may make your family seem more tolerable. After all, we all have our flaws but at least nobody you know has put a hit on you. Pass me the mashed potatoes.