My thoughts on kids' tv and the primetime fall season

I am addicted to Disney channel. Perhaps because it reminds me of being a kid, but more than likely, it's because Inara seems to like a couple of the shows I put on for her in the morning. We love to watch My Friends Tigger & Pooh. I sing the theme song all day long, especially when she wants me to read her Tigger & Pooh books. Inara really seems to enjoy Imagination Movers. It's the one show where I think she's actually watching. She'll even dance in her high chair sometimes when the Movers start singing and dancing. It's super cute to watch. I am actually getting into the show too and can often be seen dancing to the theme song, which I also sing all day long. The only other show I really like for her to watch is Handy Manny. Mainly because I love the show. I love Manny! He's so cute as are all the townspeople of Sheet Rock Hills. The funny thing is these three shows are probably better than most of the crap found on prime time these days.

Obviously with a little one I don't get to watch as many nighttime shows as I used to. We Tivo a lot of stuff, but we're already falling behind. There are some "must watch" on our list though, so those are the ones I can comment on.

Heroes--Man, do I love this show! I am totally shocked with the flash forwards and plot twists that have happened so far. So didn't see the Sylar/Petrelli twist coming. I am kinda confused with who's good (Peter? Claire?) and who's bad (What the heck happened to Suresh? Boy, did he go kinda crazy. Has he never seen the movie The Fly? Don't mess with genetic mutations, dummy. However, his story line does remind me of The 4400 plot.), but I don't care. I'm hooked and can't stop watching. This is the one show each week that I can't miss!

Supernatural--This is Shawn's favorite show, and while I used to find it entertaining, I now LOVE what they are doing with the story lines for the Winchester brothers. Dean, who was sent to an eternal life in hell, is now saved by an angel because God has plans for him? Wow! What a shocker. I love that this show that once was all about demons and bad things has suddenly taken on a godly, angelic twist to show both sides of "the story" so to speak. And now it's revealed that Sam has demon blood in him, hence the powers. I think this is now my 2nd favorite show! And I'm so crushing on Dean even more now. Hubba hubba! (Although I was grossed out by last night's ep about the flesh eating monster. Blech!)

Grey's Anatomy--Totally underwhelming. Hated the premiere and decided to not tape this week's so I could record the CSI premiere instead. Really a flood at Seattle Grace? That seems so cheesy to me. Is Shonda Rhimes running out of ideas?

Private Pratice--Although I'm kinda over all the sex going on on this show, Shonda Rhimes does seem to have some fresh ideas here to keep me tuning in: conceiving a child simply to save your first child (moral dilemmas always keep me intrigued), a couple who want to have kids only to find out they're brother and sister (scary but found the Hansel & Gretel jokes funny). Plus, Taye Diggs is so hot that I have to see him weekly. And I love Dr. Addison Montgomery too.

Pushing Daisies--I absolutely love this show. It's the kookiest, strangest, most artsy show on TV. It fulfills the whole left by Gilmore Girls in my TV appetite in that the characters are totally quirky and the dialogue is top notch, lightning speed. If you haven't watched this show, PLEASE check it out. I love that Kristen Chenoweth's character Olive has her own storyline going this season. She's such a delight to watch.

Brothers & Sisters--The Walker family makes me feel like my family is actually normal. Ha ha! I love how flawed these characters are. Holly is the best bitch on TV! I am really interested in the Kitty/Robert adoption story too since I have often thought about adopting. And who doesn't love watching Sally Field every week? She cries more than any other character on TV, and I find it believeable too.

That's my reviews for the fall season. Will post my comments on the CSI premiere once I get to watch it. Looking forward to the season finale of Project Runway next week. So surprised Kenley is going to fashion week after all her bitchiness, but they always seem to give the villain a chance too on this show. I'm rooting for Korto to wow the judges though.