In this week's cast, I share my thoughts on USA comic crime drama "White Collar," which seems promising but has some character issues. Original blog posted here.

For my side cast, I look forward to the premiere of ABC's "V" and talk about the "show so far" on "Robin Hood," "Nip/Tuck" and "FlashForward." Original blog posted here. Enjoy!

In this week's cast, my colleague Andrea Johnson takes over my TV column while I'm on vacation and talks about her experience as a Nielsen family, and her impressions of CBS's "The Mentalist." Original blog posted here.

For my side cast, I explore in detail the fact that I watch far too much television, having spent the past week shoveling out my DVR. Along with my own take on CBS cookie-cutter crime dramas, including "Criminal Minds,", I share my impressions of "Sons of Anarchy," "Drop Dead Diva," c!assic episodes of "The Prisoner," "Sanctuary," "Ugly Betty," "Psych" and "Monk." Original blog posted here. Also, a shout-out to this week's weekly challenge on Laurence Simon's 100 Word Stories. Enjoy!

In this week's cast, I talk about ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," and how they really ought to start looking for a clearing to land this thing. Original blog posted here. Also, a promo for Whitney Pandil-Eaton's Prairie Profile of Ole Olson in this Monday's Minot Daily News.

For my side cast, I talked in some detail about the sixth and final season premiere of "Nip/Tuck." Original blog posted here. Enjoy!