This has been an exhausting week, both physically and emotionally. I spent the first half running around like a maniac tying up loose ends and making sure all my ducks were in a row. I spent the time after that mourning a friend and colleague’s mother. As such, I’m not feeling so creative and not sure what to write about today. All the topics I want to cover are PR related, which goes against the rules of the “Casual Friday” post. So, let’s pick up where I left off (two weeks ago, my apologies for the lack of post last week) and talk TV. That day I talked about the shows I was most anticipating, both new and old. Since then, I’ve ditched some and found others; was pleasantly surprised by some and very dissapointed by others. Here is my take on fall TV for 2006:

1) Grey’s Anatomy - Thursdays @ 9 on ABC, 8 on CTV

This show is fabulous. Seriously. I saw the first two episodes on the first day (Thanks to CTV’s gaffe) and they were both great. Especially the end of the second episode. Great TV. But here’s my thing: In what parallel universe does a woman sleep with two men, neither of whom get mad, and then get to pick one? Let’s recap. Meredith was with Finn. Meredith and Derek slept together the night of the prom. Finn knows about Derek and vice versa. And both still want to date her. Ok, I can go with that. But then she says to them, together, that she needs to date them both in order to choose the right one. And they’re both still ok with that?! I’m sorry, I just don’t buy it.

2) ER - Thursdays @ 10 on NBC/CTV

I’m just gonna say it. Not loving this show any more. The premiere was ok, but not great. Last night I barely watched it and was more into Six Degrees (more about that in a minute). Will I never watch ER again? Doubtful. Will I record it or ensure that I’m home, no matter what, by 9:58 on Thursdays? Not likely. Sorry, guys, I wanted to love you, but I just can’t anymore.

3) Six Degrees - Thursdays @ 10 on ABC

I wasn’t planning on watching this show, but I taped it on a whim and found I really enjoy it. I love the premise. Everyone is connected by only 6 people. You never know who you bump into, if everything is fate or if we’re destined to a certain life and no matter what you do, that’s where you’ll end up. I love that stuff. It really makes you think about your life and how a one minute encounter could have changed everything. The acting is solid; the stories are many but easy to follow. I’ll keep an eye on this one for a few more weeks to see what happens. As of right now, it’s starting to slip past ER on my radar.

4) Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Sundays @ 10 on CTV, Mondays @ 10 on NBC

By far my favorite new show. It’s quick, it’s sharp, it’s smart. It’s funny and feels real. And Matthew Perry? Solid actor! I was very impressed by him and he and Bradley Whitfield have a great chemistry. If you haven’t watched it, I urge you to give it a shot.

That’s all for now. See any of these shows? Agree with my thoughts? Or have another great show I should try out? Let me know!

And don’t worry, this space is NOT going to become TV guide personified. I’m sure there are already plenty of blogs for that. I’m just too tired to think about much except laying on the couch and watching TV. At least if you feel the same way, you have a few good things to watch.