A reader wrote to us asking why we didn't mention Comedy Central's new scripted series "Big Lake" in yesterday's column. Two reasons: 1. Yesterday's column was about our picks for the frickin' Emmys, 2. Comedy Central's new series "Big Lake" is appallingly bad. While it's interesting that Comedy Central has launched a new program that isn't stand-up or animation-based what truly is remarkable is what a bad show this is. more ›

-- Survivor announces that the tribes for the next season on Cook Island will be set up into four different "races" (Black, Asian, White, Latino) which causes no controversy; the fact that 9 of the 20 participants are from LA does. - Reality Blurred -- LA city workers who were on strike today for the second day in a row did not flinch when Mayor Tony accused the movement of losing steam, they claim... more ›