I guarantee that fans of old-school nighttime soaps are gonna love MY NAME IS EARL’s brand-new episode “Friends with Benefits” tonight at 8pm EST. It features Falcon Crest’s Morgan Fairchild and Knots Landing’s Joan Van Ark as guest stars. How sweet is that?
Now all we need is somebody from Dallas and the nostalgic circle of joy would be complete. Also dropping by during the episode is Less Than Perfect alumna Andrea Parker.
When Mr. Turtle finds his way home after being lost, Earl decides to return him to Darnell, who’s in Witness Protection and currently living in an …read more

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

30 Rock! 30 Rock! 30 Rock!
Honestly — if you haven’t yet heard, Tina Fey’s masterful NBC sitcom 30 Rock is on an awards-show roll, and January 25th’s 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was no different than all of the other ceremonies in recent memory.
The NBC sitcom positively swept the comedy television awards in all three categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Series. I don’t even have to specify the names of the first two winners because savvy viewers already know.
The biggest loser among the nominees? Ugly Betty, which dropped out of two categories all …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

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

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

Lindsay Lohan Returns on Ugly Betty
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 23 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
My Name Is Earl — Quit Your Snitchin’Earl must decide whether reporting the theft of Randy’s birthday present to the police is worth listening to Joy go on and on about him being a snitch.[8pm-8:30pm | NBC]
Ugly Betty — Granny PantsKimmie (Lindsay Lohan) asks Betty to help her find a job, Justin auditions for a Broadway musical, and Daniel tries a dating service.[8pm-9pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]

Jenna Elfman Guest Stars on My Name Is Earl
Plus, Gio returns to Ugly Betty.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 16 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
My Name Is Earl — We’ve Got SpiritJenna Elfman guest stars as Kimmi Himmler, the owner of a cheerleading camp that Earl attends with Randy to cross his brother off his Karma list. Earl has to work double time to succeed when Kimmi decides to banish the brothers from her camp.[8pm-8:30pm | NBC | Sneak Peek]
Ugly Betty — Betty Suarez LandFreddy Rodriguez returns as Gio, and Betty tries to save their relationship, while Daniel …read more

Kath & Kim, SNL Weekend Update Thursdays, and Testees Premiere!
Plus, The Office returns.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 9 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
My Name Is Earl — Sweet JohnnyDavid Arquette guest stars as the title character Sweet Johnny, a well-known local stuntman Earl wronged when he slept with his girlfriend. Now Earl is determined to cross Johnny off his list, despite the daredevil’s amnesia. Also, Joy buys a gun after a carjacking, but Darnell disapproves.[8pm-8:30pm | NBC]
Ugly Betty — Crimes of FashionAn accident at Mode brings NYPD Detective Averaimo (Mark Consuelos) to investigate as Betty tries …read more

Another Hourlong My Name Is Earl and Sunny Philly Coming Up!
Plus, new Ugly Betty.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 2 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
My Name Is Earl — Joy in a BubbleJoy gets a gross toe infection from a hot tub Earl gives her, forcing our favorite do-gooder to take over Joy’s responsibilities until she heals.[8pm-8:30pm | NBC | Sneak Peek]
My Name Is Earl — Stole an RVWhile Joy and Darnell focus on milking a local legend involving a pig for money, Earl and Randy mistakenly turn the 75-year-old war hero whose RV they stole and subsequently blew …read more