The famed Paley Center for Media has released the complete lineup for this year’s PaleyFest09 — scheduled to take place from April 10–24 in Hollywood — and fans of comedy television who plan to attend should be ecstatic to learn there’s a whole lot of funny shows included.
Making the cut for a panel presentation during the popular annual event are:
FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which will open the festivities on the very first day. [April 10]
Joss Whedon’s musical Internet series Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, starring How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris, of course, as well as …read more

A Blast from the Past We’ve All Been Waiting for on Housewives
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 26 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Mirror, MirrorWe finally learn what happened on Wisteria Lane during the previous five years that were fast forwarded after the end of last season.[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — All in the FamilyDexter begins investigating new prey he learns of from Miguel, and Debra is attracted to Anton, the informant helping her locate one of Freebo’s associates.[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]

Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 19 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Back in BusinessEverybody’s jealous of Bree when her new cookbook comes out, Lynette uses her ad-exec skills to assists Bree with marketing, Gaby wants more sex with Carlos and intends to get it, and Susan teaches MJ a new “talent.”[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — All in the FamilyDexter copes with his failed marriage proposal to Rita, and both he and Miguel deal with Ramon’s increasing determination to track down Oscar’s murderer.[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]

Bullies Abound on Desperate Housewives
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 12 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Kids Ain’t Like Everybody ElseDanielle is criticized when she returns to Wisteria Lane, Gaby and Susan get into it after their kids do the same, Lynette is unhappy when Tom and Dave form a garage band, and Katherine and Mrs. McCluskey feign friendship to pump Edie for information about her new husband Dave.[9pm-10:01pm | ABC]
Dexter — The Lion Sleeps TonightDexter encounters a pedophile while grocery shopping with Rita and her kids and must determine if The Code applies to him. …read more

The CW Introduces New Dramedy Easy Money
Starring Roseanne vet Laurie Metcalf
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 5 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — We’re So Happy You’re So HappyLynette sees a softer side of her son Porter, the two men in Susan’s life meet, Gaby copes with her downgrade in life, Bree has a hard time balancing the professional and personal, Edie realizes Wisteria Lane still has its fair share of hostility, and Mrs. McCluskey gets nosy about Edie’s new husband Dave.[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — Finding FreeboDexter examines his feelings about children due to …read more

Well, Hello Californication and Dexter!
And Desperate Housewives, too!
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, September 28 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — You’re Gonna Love TomorrowIt’s now five years after Katherine shot her ex-husband and Susan, Lynette, Bree, and Gaby joined together to protect her. Susan has a new romantic relationship, Gaby has kids, Bree has a forthcoming cookbook that makes her business partner Katherine jealous, Lynette has criminal trouble with the teenaged twins, and Edie has a new man when she returns to Wisteria Lane.[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Fifth-Season Premiere | Trailer]
Dexter — Our FatherLife with Rita and her …read more

Tina Fey and 30 Rock did good!
Mosey on after the jump to see who won what in the comedy categories during Sunday’s 60th Primetime Emmys ceremony. Hopefully, each and every TV comedy lover will find something to make them happy with the results.
Personally, I still wish either How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris or The Office’s Rainn Wilson had scored a statuette, but I guess there’s always next year.
At least former Malcolm in the Middle dad Bryan Cranston achieved a very deserved win in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for his work on …read more

Cheers – Season Ten

Discs: 4
Episodes: 25
Format: Color, Dolby Digital, Full Screen
Languages: English
List Price: $39.98
Run Time: 602 minutes
Season: Ten
Special Features: None
Studio: Paramount
Subtitles: No

Desperate Housewives – Season Four

Discs: 5
Episodes: 17
Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
Languages: English
List Price: $59.99
Run Time: 721 minutes
Season: Four
Special Features: Yes
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Subtitles: No

Eli Stone – Season One

Discs: 4
Episodes: 13
Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
Languages: English
List Price: $39.99
Run Time: 559 minutes
Season: One
Special Features: Yes
Studio: American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Subtitles: French, Spanish

Comedy casting news out of the TV entertainment industry has veteran actor Beau Bridges (Stargate SG-1, Into the West) playing Alyssa Milano’s father on her forthcoming untitled ABC sitcom written by Kristin Newman.
Most recently seen as the recurring character Billie on the last season of My Name Is Earl, Milano portrays a woman struggling to get away from her annoying family, friends, and job. Also joining the cast is actress Meagen Fay (How I Met Your Mother, Malcolm in the Middle), who will play the fiancée of Bridges’ character.
Interestingly, Bridges has been a recurring presence on My Name Is Earl, …read more

Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Graduation: Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander directed this episode, the third-season finale, on which Chris learns the depressing news that he and his best friend Greg will be attending different high schools. [8pm EST/The CW]
Aliens in America
Raja Sixteen: I can’t believe this entertaining sitcom was canceled so quickly. But it was, making tonight’s episode both the first-season finale and the series finale. At least we end with a Raja-centric plot when the exchange student lucks out and hooks up with a Muslim girl named Sadika, leading to some typical competition from Justin, who hasn’t …read more