Who says there’s nothing to watch on network TV? There are actually a number of reasonable to good shows in the “new” batch. We’ve picked out ten that are easy on the eyes because of the hotties on the show. Note that the actresses have been picked from shows that are relatively new (i.e., started 2006 or 2007 but not 2008) and are in either the lead or supporting role of a given show.

10. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, New Adventures of Old Christine (2006). Ok, sure Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the second shortest on this list and probably the oldest, but I think she looks her MILF-y best in this hilariously stupid sitcom about relationships and family, and a really goofy, sexy, neurotic Christine character. As Jenny McCarthy has proven, there’s something sexy about a hot, funny woman.

9. Hayden Panettiere, Heroes (2006). I’m a little uncomfortable including her because she only just turned 18 last Fall. But there’s no denying that blonde Hayden Panettiere is a lovely young woman with a lot of the glamor of a 1940s actress. Also, she can sing and isn’t afraid to take on physically abusive Japanese fishermen, to protect dolphins.

8. Megyn Price, Rules of Engagement (2007). Depending on which episode of Rules of Engagement you see (or if you watch the older Grounded for Life series), blonde Megyn Price is what we once called “zaftig” or even pleasantly plump. From her apple cheeks to her sparkling eyes and warm smile, her super-buxomness straddles that line between cute and sexy.

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Does the American Film Institute’s (AFI) top 10 TV shows match your picks? Here’s the rundown – awards will be handed out January 11th. Read the rest of this entry »

Hurray! Award season is upon us, with the announcement of the Golden Globe nominations this morning. Yeah, yeah, lots of great films and movie stars were nominated, but what about the Golden Globe TV nominations? Definitely some noteworthy shows and actors to choose from. The 2008 Golden Globe Awards air on January 13th at 8 PM on NBC. Here are the nominations:

Best Drama Series

• “Big Love”
• “Mad Men”
• “The Tudors”
• “Damages”
• “Grey’s Anatomy”

Best Comedy Series

• “30 Rock”
• “Entourage”
• “Californication”
• “Extras”
• “Pushing Daisies”

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If you were to repeat a theme, what would it be?

It was rather amusing, actually. Last night, in two completely different shows on two completely different networks, there was a recurring theme. Of multiple wives.

Pushing Daisies did it all weird, with the murdered man having had four “sister” wives who knew about one another, and loved one another and were “happy and content” together. Of course, one of them did murder him – the first wife, but who can blame her? Would you want to knowingly share your man with someone else?

On the other hand, Life handled it in a very classy – and very amusing manner. When they found the dead man, they also found two IDs. One took one and one took another. Both led to a house with a now-widow. Dani called up Charlie and said, “I’m with the widow.” Charlie, looking at the woman across from him said, “Funny you should say that.” Classy and funny.

Of course, I don’t think I’d be happy either way. I just found it rather ironic that it was last night’s TV theme, as it were, I’m sure not purposefully.

ABC’s new television show, Pushing Daisies asks the age-old question: if you could bring someone back, who would it be, and what would you ask?

Pushing Daisies revolves around Ned (played by Lee Pace) who has what could be called the gift of life. When he touches something that’s dead, he can bring it back to life. So what does this character do? Well, he makes pies, with fruit that he’s touched, so they retain their freshness and flavor. That all changed when a Private Investigator, Emerson Cod, tries to get him to bring people back to life, so she can find out who their killer was.

Then, Ned’s childhood sweetheart, Charlotte “Chuck” Charles is murdered on a cruise ship. She helps him solve the crime and then… he can’t send her back. Instead, Chuch joins Ned and Emerson in their work. So, while it sounds like it could be really sweet and all – the problem is if he touches her, she’ll die again, or rather, just go back.

Catch the show on Wednesdays at 8/7c on ABC.

Pushing Daisies, which is possibly the most brilliant new show on primetime television, has been picked up for a full season. Thank goodness, because there are good shows out there but there is nothing like this on TV. The show revolves around a man who can bring people back to life for 60 seconds with one touch, and uses it to help solve crimes. But there’s so much more to it than that. If you haven’t caught it yet, be sure to watch an episode and you may find yourself hooked – which is okay since we know it won’t be cancelled this season!