I have always loved TV (sue me--I read plenty of books, too), but how much does television rock these days? This season alone, we've got the new gems that are Desperate Housewives, Lost, and Boston Legal (though in my book, this Practice spin-off is a gem only because of William Shatner--the rest of the smarmy kooks I can do without). Meanwhile, I just watched the West Wing season opener, and it was easily as good as anything Aaron Sorkin ever penned. Survivor, The Apprentice, Alias (when it returns in January), The Daily Show...too much good TV, not enough time! (Thank goodness for Replay, a.k.a. TiVo).

Seriously, I'd say 9 of the last 10 movies I saw were disappointing at best (Garden State a notable exception). When I carve out an hour or two in front of the tube, it's guaranteed good entertainment. I don't understand why TV gets such a bad rap (oh, right, its numbing effects on the brain) when it's so much better than the movies.