ABC, the number two network in all the land (and only behind FOX because of the Super Bowl and American Idol ), had its upfront presentation early this morning.  The network unveiled its Fall schedule, and it's pretty hard to get excited about it.  Nothing against ABC – the schedule is good, probably the best, top to bottom, of any network – it's just that there weren't many openings this time around.  Last season ABC launched eight new shows in the Fall, the most of any network.  For the most part, ABC hit a homerun with Dirty Sexy Money , Pushing Daisies , Private Practice , Samantha Who? , and Eli Stone in the mid-season. Networks rarely have so many returning second-year shows.  Because of this, ABC had very little work to do this pilot season.  There are only two new shows on the Fall schedule, with two more targeted for the mid-season.  Continue reading for a detailed description of the schedule and new shows.

The Lost three-part season finale starts this Thursday.  Get excited.  One hour will air Thursday, then the series will take a two week break and return for the final two hours of the season on Thursday, May 29.  The three-parter is called "There's No Place Like Home," an obvious reference to The Wizard of Oz.  Considering what we saw from last week's "scenes from next week" we can assume that the flash forwards will show the Oceanic 6's return to the mainland, why they are lying about the circumstances in which they left the island, and what exactly happened prior to their departure.  It almost feels like three hours of Lost won't be enough to tell that story – there's a lot of ground to cover.  ABC has released three preview videos for Thursday's Lost ; one two-minute clip, and two 20 second snippets, all three of which you can view below.

Lost show runners Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof have done a lot of interviews lately.  And why not?  Lost has returned triumphantly to the air waves with their post-strike episodes, increasing the very scope of the series along the way.  Questions have been answered, mysteries yanked into the fold, and us fans are left enthralled, but scratching our heads.  In an interview with Kristin from E! Online following last week's mind-altering “Cabin Fever,” Damon and Carlton discussed the episode, the questions fans should be asking, and what we can all expect from the finale and the future of Lost.   The duo covered a lot of ground, so I'm going to give you some small quotes, followed by my thoughts.

Spoiler Warning Locke, Hurley and Ben continue their quest for Jacob’s cabin tonight – and we will be introduced to a new character as they draw closer. Also, we’ll see what Michael has been up to since Sayid handed him over to the psychotic Freighter people. ABC’s Official Show Description “Locke is enlightened as to [...]

Sent in by the always insightful poster Hammer, he explains his theory on the whispers and we posted his unedited thoughts below. Thanks, Hammer. As most of you are already aware there are whispers that are often heard when apparitions appear, when manifestations of Smokey appear, when Smokey as the black cloud appears and as [...]

Tonight I am sure everyone will be on the edge of their seat as we wait to see if Dr. Shepherd can be saved from the perils of… Appendicitis? – with all the dangers of the Island, who would have thought a bum appendix could take out our beloved hero?!? Also, we [...]