Parenthood (Tuesday, NBC, 10PM) — I got to watch the pilot episode of Parenthood (thanks to the free episode on iTunes, a plastic cup of wine and a train ride to see my mother) and I gotta say, I loved it. There was nothing to not love. It was funny, heartwarming and downright wonderful.

First, the cast is great. Peter Kraus, you are forgiven for Dirty Sexy Money. Lauren Graham, it was so good to see you again. Max Burkholder, you’re an excellent young actor and I loved your pirate outfit. Dax Shephard, you shocked the shit out of me. There are so many characters to focus on, the storylines can’t get old. It’s a true ensemble cast.

As we know, the show is based on the original movie (1989) starring Steve Martin. The pilot episode did a really good job paralleling the original storylines… it was a great adaptation and really set up the series nicely… the comparison is now out of the way (though I kinda wish Crosby’s illegitimate son’s name is Cool).

NBC has finally added another good drama to their lineup (Friday Night Lights, which returns 4/30, was drowning by itself). Let’s hope it’s a success without all of the trials, tribulations, and Direct TV FNL had to endure. Tune in folks!

Other Highlights

Lost — There are only 10 episodes left. That’s the highlight. I can not wait for Lost to be out of my life forever. Of course, not before knowing what the hell this ridiculous story is about.

The History Channel has a hit in Pawn Stars and is expanding their shops to New York and Miami!  Looks like it’s time for me to clean out my mother’s basement.

Sandra Bullock’s acceptance speech for winning best actress at last night’s Oscars. A true class-act.

Lowlights

George Clooney for winning the Oscar for biggest sourpuss of the night. Lighten up, Georgie. And don’t forget to stand up when an actor wins for Best Supporting Actress.

American Idol. Enough said.

What to Watch, Week of 3/8

Monday

Gossip Girl — It’s baaaack… and I have no idea what’s going on. Something about Serena’s dad being played by Billy Baldwin?

The Bachelor, Jason and Molly’s Wedding — If On The Wings of Love didn’t nauseate you enough, this oughta do it. Only the 2nd couple to make it for the long haul… Jason and sloppy-seconds-Molly swap vows for all the world to see. Good for them!

Tuesday

90210 — It’s baaaack… and I have no idea what’s going on. Something about Jasper blackmailing Annie and Adrianna being a lesbian?

Wednesday

Lost — Apparently episode 15 is the one to wait for but episode 7 will have to do.

*Special Tune-In: Monday, March 15th — Yours truly will be in the studio audience for next Monday’s Live with Regis and Kelly and you will never guess who the guest will be. The motherload of them all… Jennifer f*cking Aniston. I may die right there on the set… and I promise to make a fool of myself.

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