Ten of the TV Shows I’ve watched this Season!

1. CHUCK: my so far – very favorite. It’s almost been like watching a movie each week. I used to see Zachary Levi on Less than Perfect, and it’s so hard to tell that this is the same person. I had to look it up to be sure. Chuck is lovable and so is the show. What a great idea. Adam Baldwin as agent Casey is so funny. Yvonne Strzechowski (Sarah) is so cute. Of course I’m looking for a love match between Chuck and Sarah.

Favorite scene so far: Way too many to choose from. So I’ll just use – when Agent Casey shows up at the electronics store in uniform and Sarah is now at the pizza restaurant next door.

2. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: I looked forward to DH coming back. I love this show. Silly, but fun, and very cleverly written. Yea Mark Cherry for incredible writing.

Favorite scene so far - the fork in Bree’s fake pregnant belly.

3. SHARK: I like this show. It has some good twists and turns, it’s not a biggie so I don’t have to give it my 100% attention to figure out what’s going on. That’s a compliment, not an insult. I’ve never been a fan of James Wood and found him rather repulsive, but he’s such an excellent actor, he’s even hooked me.

Favorite scene so far - when Sebastian was getting on Danny’s (Kevin Alejandro) case and then turned around and laughed with Jessica (Jeri Ryan) that he was impressed with Danny. Cute. And, am so pleased that even though Santos died on Ugly Betty, it’s nice to see him reincarnated as Danny Reyes on Shark.

4. DANCING WITH THE STARS: I’m hooked. I even pick up the phone to vote. It’s a completely different show than before as those who can’t dance are basically being thrown off first no matter how famous or popular they are. I think at times the judges get a little star struck and gush over the oldies – sort of a sentimental thing. I don’t think Marie is very good nor was Wayne. I don’t see how Marie can get a better score than Helio. I know we all age, but Marie looked very old the other night. I wish they would have had Donny instead. I like so many of the dancers this year, it’s going to be tough. And I love Drew on there – shall miss him … again.

Jane Seymour is amazing for her age. I do wonder though in knowing her mother was so ill, why she didn’t choose being in England this season over DWTS. I wasn’t crazy about her costume this week. She looked like Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard and that was sad.

Favorite scene so far – being shocked at Sabrina’s ability on the first night. Sort of even wondered if she belonged there since she is a professional.

5. CSI: I really thought Sara was a goner and that’s how she’d be written out. So, was very surprised she survived, but have read that she’s still leaving. I always love it when nobody’s get a great part in a series or movie. They’re ecstatic, they write home about it, they live good and then they get the idea that they’re a lot better than they are and the contract negotiations begin. It’s happened often during the years. I never watched the show for Jorja-Ann Fox, and I probably won’t miss her much when she’s not there. I just looked her up and see that she was on 33 episodes of ER. I watched it faithfully when she was on there but I don’t remember her at all. My point exactly – she’s a good part of the ensemble, but she’s not outstanding.

Favorite scene so far – well, not my favorite scene, but the one that caught my attention – trying to figure out what was bouncing down the highway in episode two. Wish I hadn’t focused so much. But that’s CSI and why we love it?

6. DIRTY SEXY MONEY: I’m not impressed. I do like Peter Krause and that’s about it. Corny. I had heard Jill Clayburgh did a marvelous job, but I thought she was spacey and almost seemed drugged. I may keep watching it to see if it improves but if it’s not on a night – I won’t care.

Favorite scene so far – none really.

7. 30 ROCK – Just love it. Alec Baldwin is great. That guy seems to be able to do anything – except impress Kim Basinger. I love Jack. And Tina Fey is amazing AND that this is her "baby". She gets my "A" for all around talent. She’s one of those people you wished you could just call to go to lunch with. You know ahead of time it’s going to be a fun occasion.

Favorite scene so far – Liz Lemon (love the name) buying the wedding dress.

8. UGLY BETTY – I think Mark Indelicato is so very talented and adorable. Great little actor. It’s really a fast moving funny show. Michael Urie is also a favorite of mine.

Favorite scene so far – it was so sad when it’s realized that Santos is dead and Hilda is up in the bedroom. It hurt.

These aren’t necessarily my favorite shows – but they’re shows I’ve watched already. Some new mixed in with the old. I’ll be back later to review some of the others – Pushing up Daisies, BigShots, Women’s Murder Club, and more!

Which is your favorite show and what is your favorite scene so far?

9. BROTHERS AND SISTERS: I really didn’t mind this show last year. Actually liked it. Not so, so far. It’s pretty close to being idiotic. Or, perhaps it’s the characters who are. I keep envisioning Robert McCallister as an actual candidate and Kitty Walker as his fiance. I don’t think it’d work for very long and he’d be out with her right behind him. This series has gotten really silly this year. Almost doesn’t seem as though it’s the same one as last year. Why is it that every show or soap opera has to have one actor/actress who has to the one who gets all the misery so after a while, you just don’t care what happens to them? I feel that way about Dave Annabel. Please note – my view of him is not to be confused with how I feel about our real troops – what they’re going through or about those who have sustained injuries and come home to major life changes stemming from those injuries. I know B&S’s is trying to show us a little insight into the plight of the American wounded soldier and the effect it has on their families. Maybe my skeptisim started with the ride to San Diego to pick up Justin, the radio show, the trio jumping out of the van to phone the radio station or the rudeness that Nora, Kitty and Kevin showed to the nurse at the front desk. Yes, they were upset and wanted to find out where Justin was but let’s hope that in real life, the dedicated nurses and doctors don’t really have to deal with people like that. I find that asking nicely can get great results too.

Sally Field was my favorite from the first time I saw her – in Gidget. And, it’s been a lifetime of respect for her and watching everything she’s done. I don’t care for Nora at all. She’s grating.

Favorite scene so far – the commercials.

10. CAVEMEN AND CARPOOLERS: I really like Laird/Jerry O’Donnell, but not on Carpoolers. Enough said.