Why "The Marriage Ref" is genius, one of TV's funniest shows
Forget the haters, says Glenn O'Brien, "this is a great show. For my money Seinfeld has done it again. Genius. This is one of the only examples of an intelligent, wit-based game show since the likes of 'What's My Line?' (1950-1967) and 'I've Got a Secret' (1952-1967). It is also a show, like 'Seinfeld,' that is rooted in good old-fashioned common sense, and in dealing with the institution of marriage it goes to the very heart of our culture."
Why does Simon keep bringing up that "Idol" judges give conflicting advice?
The advice has been all over the place because of the four judges, but is Simon annoyed that "Idol" is trying to take the mentoring gimmick from "The X Factor"? PLUS: Big Mike shines, Andrew Garcia is proving to be a one-trick pony.
Nickelodeon announces 6 new shows, 16 renewals
Among the new series are "Kung Fu Panda," "T.U.F.F. Puppy," "Bubble Guppies" Victoria Justice's "Victorious."
Richard Belzer accused of trying to choke an Apple store employee
The "SVU" star was questioned by cops, but wasn't charged, over yesterday's incident. For his part, Belzer says he just put his hands on the employee's shoulders, and she freaked out.
NFL-er turned "Little House" star Merlin Olsen dies
Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, 69, played Michael Landon's sidekick Jonathan Garvey from 1977 to 1981, before going on to star in "Father Murphy" and serving as an FTD flowers pitchman. He also worked as an NBC color commentator for NFL games. (Watch NFL Films' tribute to Olsen)
