My not so private thoughts about 'Private Practice'

"Private Practice" had probably the most memorable season finale last year. But not necessarily for the right reasons. In a dramatic shift in tone, Violet (Amy Brenneman) was kidnapped by her crazed patient (Amanda Foreman) who performed a violent, certainly not medically approved c-section so that she could take Violet's baby. The finale was gory, unsettling,...

After years of being the Cinderella of the peacock network, "Medium" finally gets to go to the ball on CBS. I can't even tell you how happy it makes me every time I see a commercial promoting the season premiere of "Medium" (tonight at 9 p.m. on CBS). I'm fairly convinced that CBS has promoted...

Okay people, here it is. Fall premiere week. Are you ready?  I think the key to making it through all the TV happening this week is to stay hydrated, don't make any evening plans (this is so not the week to be social), and get rest when you can. Remember it's a marathon, not a...

Because of my job, I've been lucky enough to visit the sets of television shows and talk to many of the actors who play my favorite characters. And it's never, ever affected my willing suspension of disbelief.  I've been able to sit at a booth at MacLaren's on the "How I Met Your Mother" set...

Ah a new season. A time to wipe the slate clean, forgive past transgressions (RIP Dead Denny), and face the fall with an open mind and a flexible season pass manager. Let's take a look at two shows returning this week with quite a bit riding on their premiere. "Bones" (Thursday, FOX, 8 p.m.): To me...

I love this time of the year. My favorite shows start to return (oh how I missed "How I Met Your Mother." I can't wait for you all to see the season premiere). And the new season offers such hope. There's the promise that somewhere out there lurks the next "Lost" or "The Office" or...

; Why am I laboring on Labor Day? Because the new fall season has begun and there's no time to waste. So let's get started. I don't know about you but I'm excited executive producer Kevin Williamson is back on TV.

; Yeah, this might not work. Unfortunately that was my thought after watching the second episode of "Melrose Place," which premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. on the CW.