Sometimes, episodes need to be filled, and wheels need to spin. Thus, alas, was this episode of ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day.’

‘True Blood’ has been less than overwhelming this season, and I’ve heard it from a number of people. Far from a lost cause, though, I think the show could easily turn around, here are five ideas.

He’s big, bold, boisterous, intimidating, subjective and exacting … just some of the reasons I like him. How about you?

The short list of releases this week includes ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Top Gear’, ‘Hey Arnold!’, ‘Webster’, ‘M.A.S.K.’, and my slightly bizarre interpretation of what actually constitutes a spin-off.

Last week we were again reminded that a whole lot of people really like ‘Jersey Shore’. The show was easily the big winner for the week. On the broadcast networks, ‘The Bachelorette’ finale was good news for ABC.

From playing Darla on ‘Buffy’ to ‘A Gifted Man,’ Julie Benz has come far. But, at her heart she’s a working actor. I came away from the panel impressed with her working actor mentality.

Everyone loves Lucy and we look back at her enduring legacy on the occasion of her 100th birthday.