The calm before the fall TV storm

By Amy Amatangelo

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August 28, 2009 11:25 AM ET

; Next week is what I like to call the TV calm before the storm.

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So long and farewell to "Monk"

By Amy Amatangelo

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August 5, 2009 4:17 PM ET

So long and farewell to "Monk"

After watching the premiere of the eighth and final season of "Monk," I had one prevailing thought: "I am ready to say goodbye to 'Monk.'"

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Edie Falco returns in 'Nurse Jackie'

By Amy Amatangelo

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June 8, 2009 12:48 PM ET

Edie Falco returns in 'Nurse Jackie'

Edie Falco is fantastic in her new series "Nurse Jackie," premiering Monday at 10:30 p.m. on Showtime.

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TV is better off because of 'Better Off Ted'

By Amy Amatangelo

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March 18, 2009 12:29 PM ET

It's not an exaggeration to say that at least once a day I quote "Arrested Development" to someone ("There's always money in the banana stand!"), wish the show was still on the air or cross my fingers that the much talked about "Arrested Development" movie really does happen.

Watching outside the box . . . unconventional episodes

By Amy Amatangelo

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November 26, 2008 12:07 PM ET

Last night's episode of Boston Legal was, as Alan (James Spader) summed up, eventful. The firm has gone bankrupt, Shirley and Carl are engaged and Alan put forth a convincing speech about the state of racism in America.

The waiting is the hardest part . . . questionable storylines

By Amy Amatangelo

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August 15, 2008 11:54 AM ET

Let's be honest, I show the same impatience with story lines on TV shows. Often I can't sit back and tolerantly wait for the story line to unfold. I'm quick to judge.