I know, I know. The world needs room for "Not-so-average Jane gets an Extreme Makeover then survives not getting to marry a millionaire, but goes on to murder Simon, gets paroled by a jury of her peers and then returns to a simple life" show. But why'd they have to cancel "Ed?" I really like that show. I want to live in Stuckeyville and have a pie shop. I want funny friends who speak in one-liners. I'm OK with "Friends" and "Frasier" going away because they've been on for so long, although I really like both of them. I know it's better to watch less TV, but it's been such a habit all my life.

Here's what I watch:

Sunday: "The Simpsons", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Arrested Development"--a very funny show if you haven't seen it.

Monday: nothing really. "Las Vegas" is kind of entertaining, but last week's episode reminded me of some corny 60s show: "Hey, Brooks & Dunn, since you're just hanging around in our restaurant, why don't you play for us?"

Tuesday: "Frasier" and "24". Because of my antenna/satellite setup, I generally tape "24" while watching "Frasier". Won't have to do that next year.

Wednesday: "That 70s Show"

Thursday: "Friends", "Scrubs" I watch "Will & Grace" some, but don't go out of my way to, and I don't tape it.

Friday: "Ed" (for the next 2 wks :( ), and "Monk"

Saturday: nothing--maybe a movie

We still sit in front of the tube most nights, but usually watch satellite stuff--sometimes "Queer Eye", Comedy Central (I really like "Insomniac"), and other various and sundry programs. Need to turn that thing off more!

Speaking of the TV habit, one of the things that started mine oh so many years ago was "Captain Kangaroo". I'm very sad Bob Keeshan is gone. I'm not immersed in kids' programming, but it doesn't seem there are many live adults on shows except for Sesame Street. I know there are some others, but very few. I realize that the Captain and Mr. Rogers were kind of corny, but they were nice, gentle role models and I'm sure many kids (myself not included) didn't have that at home. I'll miss him.