Watching Sitcoms

I apologize that I haven’t been blogging lately. Between illness and the holidays, things have just gotten away from me. But I’m here today, so enjoy. *giggle*

One interesting thing that has happened recently is that I was approached to assist as a judge for the Hulu Awards. These are new, created by “The Hulu Man.” Here’s a link to his blog, The Hulu Review. There are many categories and a whole plan for how and when we vote, which I’m not even going to attempt to explain. If you’re really interested, you can read all about it on his blog.

I was just really honored to be asked to be a judge. And it’s been fun.

Right now, I’m going to be putting some polls on this site for anyone who is interested in taking part in the Hulu Awards, too. This first poll is for the final vote for Best Comedy TV series, and the nominees are: 30 Rock, Arrested Development, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Office, Saturday Night Live, and The Simpsons.

I’m pretty sure I’ve spoken about most of those shows on this blog at one time or another. As for me, my favorites are Arrested Development and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Of course, anyone who has read this or any of my other blogs for any length of time, must be aware that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my all time most best favorite show ever. Ever.

So, and I’m not trying to sway anyone’s vote or anything like that, if you are going to vote in the poll (and please do), I think you know which show deserves your vote.

My research hit a little snag with NBC in that their website made it a little hard to find a page for each show that just had words I could read. Everything was a video, which might work great in some cases, but for me it doesn’t. I want things all written out, like what the show is about, who’s in it, and when it airs. Plus, I’m doing this while my husband watches TV next to me, so I often have to turn the sound off. Although, there was an interesting looking vid with Zach Levi of Chuck talking about all the new shows on NBC this year. I may go back and watch that when I get a chance.

Anyway, I did find out some stuff about new sitcoms on NBC and I can only find one. I did see references to several other new shows, however, and some new shows coming in 2009, but I’m not concerned with those right now.

So, the only new sitcom I saw this Fall for NBC was Kath and Kim which premieres on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 8:30 pm ET. This is based on an Australian comedy of the same name. In our version, Kath (played by Molly Shannon) is sexy divorced mom to Kim (Selma Blair). Kim, also recently separated from her husband, returns home hoping to go back to being the spoiled princess she was growing up. Mom has no interest in that, as she is finally finding time for herself.

Maybe this will be funny, but I’m not a big fan of Molly Shannon. I might give it a chance. We’ll see.

As for returning sitcoms, there is 30 Rock (back on Thursday 10/30 at 9:30 pm ET), The Office (Thursday 9/25 at 9:00 pm ET) and My Name is Earl (Thursday 9/25 at 8:00 pm ET).