I’ve been really good about keeping away from Grey’s Anatomy recently, but I have to admit that I’m curious what’s going on. I even miss it a little. Not enough to go through quitting all over again, though.

Luckily I have Ugly Betty (with Posh Spice), 30 Rock (with Al Gore), and The Office (with the usual humor) to keep my mind off the cravings.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming: If you missed last night’s awesome new Mythbusters, it’s replaying tonight at 10. I probably don’t have to tell you this, but there’s a very satisfying explosion.

Mama’s boy.

• Rosie’s talk show is a no-go.
• The premiere of 24 has been postponed due to the strike.
• Predictably, no SNL this week.
• Maya Rudolph to play Barack Obama?
• Does Simon Cowell have chest implants?  Kind of the last thing he needs.
• The creator of My So-Called Life is blaming executives for the death of creativity.
• 30 Rock makes fun of NBC’s green initiative.
• Will Lindsay Lohan show up on Ugly Betty?
• The Grey’s Anatomy cast joins the strike.
• Spoilers with TV Squad.

Remember when Alec Baldwin was in Beetlejuice?

Maggie did it last week, now it’s my turn. I’m in jury duty from tomorrow til whenever. So I’ll do my best to keep the masses happy. We’ll see how it goes.

But posting may be lighter than usual. You can fill the void by voting for us in the Weblog Awards. We’re totally losing by a mile.

Until then…

If you’ve ever worn a suit and chanted in Hebrew through various forms of orthodontic devices, you’ll probably enjoy the full extended version of Werewolf Bar Mitzvah — as seen on 30 Rock.

It’s pretty weird to hear Tracy Morgan name-checking various Jewish traditions, but it’s also quite funny.

Thanks to Katie for the heads-up.

He’s a mogwai.

• Mark your calendars for April — that’s when Battlestar returns.
• Daniel Day-Kim is the lastest Lostie to get a DUI.
• The Fall Out Boy singer is going to be on Law and Order.
• Has Grey’s Anatomy found itself a lesbian?
• The NY Times reports on Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.
• Back to You gets a full season.
• Ladies: are you desperate? Do you kind of hate yourself? Well, the Bachelor 12 is now casting.
• Yay.  More scripts have been ordered for Dirty Sexy Money.
• An interview with Scrubs’ Bill Lawrence.
• More Reaper scripts have been ordered.

That was by far the funniest line I heard during last night’s World Series game. Apparently, Taco Bell is giving out a free taco to everyone in the United States once someone steals a base in the World Series. Last night, the Rockies pitcher threw to first and it was called as a balk, one of the more fun rules of baseball (along with the ground-rule double), so the runner was given the base. Hence, “Does America still get a taco?” Apparently, the answer is no. But maybe tonight! The tension is palpable!

If you prefer your comedy from scripted television, The Office is finally back to half-hour episodes, Carrie Fisher guest stars on 30 Rock (Princess Leia AAAH), and Ugly Betty continues to camp its way into our hearts.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming: So this is where I’ve decided to air my opinion on Viva Laughlin, that deservedly canceled pile of crap. I thought I was going to be getting a musical television show. That, my friends, was no musical television. I agree wholeheartedly with Sara on this one — lip sync or sing full out, don’t just mumble as a song is playing in the background. Also, write a show that doesn’t suck. I did not stick to my word and only watched five minutes before giving up in anger. Thank god Pushing Daisies regularly includes some awesome Kristin Chenowith singing action, or I’d lose hope in singing on TV entirely.

I’m on a deadline today and don’t have time for the cute stuff. Here’s your TV, straight up.

It’s the season premiere of Viva Laughlin, the musical show. Despite my early enthusiasm, I’m going to have to admit that this is going to be bad. But there’s no way I’m not watching.

Steve Buscemi guest stars on 30 Rock.

The Office plants another hour-long episode on us. I’m in the “tired-of-this” camp (see sidebar poll). Michael declares bankruptcy.

Does not compute: James Van Der Beek guest stars on Ugly Betty.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming: I did it. I gave up Grey’s Anatomy. Deleted it from the list. You may congratulate me now.

I have to admit, there’s a little tremor of worry going through me about 30 Rock.

After the season premiere, they showed a teaser for the upcoming season about all the guest stars they have lined up for the coming season. After Jerry Seinfeld, the guest list includes Al Gore, Steve Buscemi, Meredith Vieira, Edie Falco — they’re even taking David Schwimmer out of deep-freeze for a stint.

Of course, they’ve had guest stars in the past and it has worked out fine. I’m thinking about Isabella Rossellini and Paul Reubens, mostly. But I really dread the show turning into a latter day Will and Grace, where they have someone new on every week for no real reason. The Seinfeld stint did have one cringey moment where Jerry turned to the camera to directly plug his movie — a gag that I’m used to seeing on awards shows and would think 30 Rock could do better than.

But whatever. I’m sure they can pull it off with T-Fey at the helm.

I just thought I’d worry everyone unnecessarily.

To make it better, you can watch this clip of 30 Rock winning the Emmy.

I will pay you all for your silence.

• FX is doing a Damages marathon, if you wanted to catch up.
• It there’s a strike, NBC might air reruns of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the British version of The Office.
• Isaac Asimov’s daughter talks about Big Bang Theory(?!).
• Matt Roush talks about Pushing Daisies and The Office.
• A guy from Alias will be on Chuck (and other casting news).
• David Batista talks Dexter.
• Amy Sherman Palladino will direct a movie.
• Yet another new Lostie.
• Conan is moving from NYC to LA.
• An analysis of HBO’s ratings.
• TV Land is going to begin stream all sorts of shows.
• Michelle Rodriguez is going to jail for six months!
• Gossip Girl: NYC and realism. You guys have at it.
• Dare I say it — could this show be the new Arrested Development?
• Scott Adsit (Pete from 30 Rock) talks to Gothamist.