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Rachel's TV Dramas Blog September 2008 Archive

By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide to TV Dramas

Who's the Hot New Doc on Grey's Anatomy?

Tuesday September 30, 2008
When Grey's Anatomy returned last week, a new character arrived in a dramatic way, instantly connecting with Cristina -- and with viewers. Who's the hot new McDoc? You may remember him ... Read More

Monday's Television Premieres - The Nerd Herd Returns!

Monday September 29, 2008
Most people I know despise Mondays. I guess some feel that after getting some much needed R & R over the weekend, Mondays are pretty dull. I may not be ... Read More

Sunday's Television Premieres - The Girls Are Back!

Sunday September 28, 2008
Another wild and crazy week of television premieres begins tonight with five returning dramas. So many shows, so little room on the DVR. How in the world does one choose ... Read More

An Interview with Sam Witwer (Davis/Doomsday, Smallville)

Thursday September 25, 2008
When Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) announced that he was leaving Smallville, fans of the show were understandably saddened by the news. Once we got over our initial shock, we then ... Read More

Thursday's Television Premieres

Thursday September 25, 2008
It's hard to believe that ER is entering its 15th season, yet it seems like a lifetime ago since George Clooney played heartthrob Dr. Doug Ross. So many years, so ... Read More

Wednesday's Television Premieres

Wednesday September 24, 2008
I don't think I'm alone in feeling that Wednesday nights have been pretty dull over the last few months. In fact, I've been using this night to catch up on ... Read More

Tuesday's Television Premieres

Tuesday September 23, 2008
Another big night of fall premieres awaits crime drama fans, as does another night of conflicts. How does one make that critical programming decision? Since most television shows have been ... Read More

Monday's Television Premieres

Monday September 22, 2008
Welcome to the craziest premiere week of the fall! Each night this week, a whole slew of new and returning series will premiere. Have you cleared room on your Tivo/DVR? ... Read More

The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Award Results & Photos

Sunday September 21, 2008
The stars have walked the red carpet and have accepted their awards. Did your favorites take home the gold? The absence of 24 and The Sopranos from the ballot made for ... Read More

Spoilers! Get Your Fresh Hot Spoilers!

Saturday September 20, 2008
The busiest premiere week of the fall gets underway and those spoilers are fresh right out of the oven.... This week on Heroes, a new volume titled "Villains" makes its debut. ... Read More

An Interview with Jim Beaver (Bobby, Supernatural)

Friday September 19, 2008
Most actors have a variety of talents that have helped them survive in the real world by working odd jobs as they try to land that dream role. It's not ... Read More

An Interview with Erica Durance (Lois Lane, Smallville)

Wednesday September 17, 2008
For more than 50 years, the Lois Lane character in the Superman mythology has been in the forefront as the woman who ultimately steals the man of steel's heart. As ... Read More

The WB Returns....Sort Of

Monday September 15, 2008
When the WB and UPN announced plans to merge into one network, viewers were cautiously optimistic. We were understandably concerned about whether or not the CW would hold on to ... Read More

Get Lost All Over Again

Saturday September 13, 2008
ABC's Lost has finally hit syndication, making it possible for viewers to go back to the very beginning and discover new clues, develop new theories, and perhaps even find answers ... Read More

Brenda Walsh Leaves the Zip....Again

Thursday September 11, 2008
For the second time in her career, Shannen Doherty (a.k.a. Brenda Walsh) is leaving 90210. No, she wasn't fired -- the actress has simply completed her four-episode run. Although she ... Read More

Fox Gives 24 Fans a Sneak Peek on Sunday

Tuesday September 9, 2008
It's been almost two years since season six of Fox's 24 premiered, and I've been sorely missing my weekly Jack Bauer fix. When Fox announced their fall TV schedule last ... Read More

Fringe - Is it Worth Your Precious Viewing Time?

Monday September 8, 2008
90210 may have been the most talked about series of the fall, but the buzz surrounding Fox's upcoming drama Fringe has certainly been no slouch in the media department. We're ... Read More

Interview with Carrie Preston (Arlene, True Blood)

Saturday September 6, 2008
Over the years, I've been very fortunate to have interviewed some of the nicest and down to earth actors in the business. Sadly, I think there are many fans who ... Read More

Paging Dr. Greene! Anthony Edwards Returns to ER

Friday September 5, 2008
The 15th and final season of ER promises to be one of the most exciting in many years as TPTB pull out all the stops to ensure that nobody ever ... Read More

Was 90210 Worth the Wait?

Wednesday September 3, 2008
As a huge fan of the original Beverly Hills 90210, I was thrilled to learn that not only was the series returning, but also some of the original characters would ... Read More

Bones Hops Across the Pond

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Fox's hit forensic drama Bones continues to raise the bar as it enters its fourth season and there are no signs that this fantastic series is slowing down anytime soon. In ... Read More

Tuesday's Premieres: 90210 and The Shield

Tuesday September 2, 2008
The first week of the new television season is now underway and the night many have been waiting for is finally here -- the premiere of 90210 and The Shield. 90210 ... Read More

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