I am pretending to play it cool, when in fact I can hardly contain my enthusiasm.

See you on Saturday!

Here is an update about stunted seasons on the small screen:

Ugly Betty
Returns April 24
5 new episodes

Has the Writers Strike affected your enthusiasm for television? Which of these shows (or others not listed) are you excited to see new episodes of?

Comedienne Sarah Silverman recently made a fantastic music parody video about her relationship with Matt Damon, and her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel responded with one of his own, starring Ben Affleck. Oh, and a few familiar faces…

• Christina Applegate, Lance Bass, Don Cheadle, Cameron Diaz, Perry Farrell, Harrison Ford, Macy Gray, Josh Groban, Joan Jett, Huey Lewis, the Madden brothers from Good Charlotte, Meatloaf, Rebecca Romjin, and Robin Williams

It is not a secret that I am not a big Affleck fan. However, he has earned huge points for this.

Enjoy, but perhaps with headphones if at work.

This is just a reminder that all new Lost thoughts and theories, including tonight’s, are now posted on my other blog, Get LOST with JOpinionated.

Good night, good day.

Next week I am to flying down to L.A. for less than 24 hours, to attend a one-night-only pop culture experience. The casts of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice are putting on a musical comedy show to benefit the television crews who lost work during the Writers Strike.

Kid + candy store = me.

Dear NBC,

Do you realize what you’re doing? Are you aware that brand loyalty applies to entire networks and that many of us still believe in appointment television?

You know that look from Coach Taylor, the one
where he grimaces and glares at you with stink eye? You are on the
receiving end of that right now, from thousands of virtual voices and viewers.

I’m sure you know that FNL fans have gone all Jericho on you, and I hope you enjoy the thousands of footballs which will be delivered to your executive offices.

Here are some suggestions, as you ponder canceling the beloved series due to poor ratings even though you’re the one that moved it to Friday nights when no one is home or remembers to set their TiVO:

1. Visit the official Save Friday Night Lights site and their MySpace page
   
2. Allow the show to be purchased by and moved to another network, like ESPN
3. Don’t end the series with a 2-hour movie; renew it for another season in a better timeslot
   

With Friday Night Lights, you have one of the most impressive ensemble casts on television and an extremely dedicated fan base. Sound familiar? As you contemplate the future of this show, perhaps you should reflect back to your very smart decision to keep The Office on the air…and take a look at the trophies, accolades and ratings that followed.

My eyes are clear, my heart is full, and I can’t lose this show.

- Jo