I just know all the Mad Men fans out there can’t wait for the next fresh episode of 30 Rock called “Generalissimo.” That’s because it features the one and only John Hamm, who happens to play Don Draper on AMC’s Emmy-winning, critically acclaimed period drama.
On NBC’s own Emmy-winning sitcom, Hamm guest stars as Dr. Drew Baird, Liz Lemon’s cute single neighbor and latest love thang, as the photo above clearly shows. Somehow, I don’t think the relationship is going to work out too well because, well, these things never do for poor, lovelorn Liz. That’s one of …read more

Burn Notice fans are in for a huge delight tonight when the USA Network crime dramedy returns to resume its second season at 10pm EST with the premiere “Do No Harm.”
Longtime viewers will remember that the midseason hiatus began with a bomb waiting for Michael in his apartment. Well, I’m happy to say the former spy survives the disastrous explosion, but it does leave a noticeable mark on his attitude.
As a result, when he decides to help a father with a dying son who has been scammed by a shady drug company, Michael’s approach gives the series a fresh …read more

Fans of CBS’ Monday-night comedy lineup can rejoice right now because the two-hour block resumes tonight with all new episodes from all four sitcoms.
The gimmick casting of note is the appearance of The Hills cast members Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on How I Met Your Mother, along with additional guest stars Kendra Wilkinson, the Playboy Playmate from The Girls Next Door, and Kim Kardashian of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
CBS is billing all of the guests as reality stars, but considering the female cameos, I thought the casting was going to have something to do with a wet-dream sequence …read more

NBC’s Thursday-night Comedy Done Right lineup returns almost intact tonight, save for The Office, which is a repeat of the current season’s “The Surplus.”
Add a new episode of Ugly Betty for America Ferrera et al fans, and that means there’s a pretty good night of primetime comedy on the way today, January 8.
My Name Is Earl
Got the Babysitter Pregnant
Now there’s a suggestive title, although it’s not what fans might think. Earl didn’t get the babysitter pregnant himself, but he sure plotted to mess her life up when she broke his heart. Older and wiser and with a Karma …read more

Comedy fans have a whole lotta options tonight because no less than three shows — two sitcoms and a dramedy — return with new episodes for a new year. Here’s a brief rundown, in broadcast order:
Scrubs
My Jerks/My Last Words

On the eighth-season and ABC premiere, NBC’s former long-running staple gets a new boss in the form of Friends and Dirt alumna Courteney Cox, who ends up not being as pretty as that famous face is. In addition to dealing with Sacred Heart’s latest chief of medicine, J.D. must also cope with the hospital’s screwiest group of interns ever, while …read more

Tina Fey & Company Are Back!
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 30 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
My Name Is Earl — Little Bad Voodoo BrotherEarl plans a Halloween party for Joy’s two sons, and Randy gets the idea that Catalina’s young cousin is capable of dark magic.[8pm-8:30pm | NBC]
Ugly Betty — Ugly BerryKimmie (Lindsay Lohan) is still on hand and at odds with Betty, Hilda spreads the word about her shop, Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time as an American citizen, and Wilhelmina and Daniel disagree about a potential new hire. Model Adriana Lima has a …read more

ABC Prefers Pushing Daisies Over Half-Hour Presidential Specials
Network foregoes Barack Obama broadcast
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Pushing Daisies — Dim Sum Lose SomeWhile Emerson’s latest murder case at a dim sum restaurant leads to a reunion with a polygamist’s widow named Simone (Christine Adams), Ned meets a strange man (Stephen Root) who not only claims to be an old friend and colleague of his father, but also wants Ned to help find him.[8pm-9pm | ABC | Trailer]
The New Adventures of Old Christine — Tie Me Up, Don’t Tie Me DownThe big green monster …read more

The Midseason End Is Here for Greek
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Tuesday, October 28 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Rita Rocks — Nobody Does it BetterRita gets grief and no appreciation from her daughters, both of whom show more respect for what little their father does at home.[8:30pm-9pm | Lifetime]
Greek — Hell WeekAs herself, special guest star Lauren Conrad (The Hills) advises Casey in a dream sequence when Casey frets over how to spend her summer. Elsewhere, the eager pledges endure one last massive challenge, Hell Week, to gain entry to their preferred house.[9pm-10pm | Second-Midseason Finale | ABC Family …read more

Tonight Is Tony Hale Night!
And CBS Is All Encores
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 27 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Shiksa Indeterminacy [Repeat]The gang all fall in love with Sheldon’s twin sister (Courtney Henggeler).[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus Tom SawyerArrested Development’s Tony Hale guest stars as Buy More efficiency expert Emmett Milbarge, whom chuck consults when the spy life begins to wear him out. Chuck also has to start hanging with Jeff after the salesman becomes the target of a terrorist and it’s revealed Jeff will determine the fate of the world.[8pm-9pm …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]