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Nestled quietly in-between ABC’s Monday night juggernaut that is DANCING WITH THE STARS and Wednesdays freshman block of laugh-out-loud comedies (which include THE MIDDLE, MODERN FAMILY and COUGAR TOWN) is Christian Slater. Who at this very moment is hoping audiences don’t treat his new Jerry Bruckheimer produced procedural anything like the all-but-forgotten victims that his team of dedicated amateur detectives work on identifying in THE FORGOTTEN.

Which is probably why the movie-turned-small-screen star took to the phones late last week to talk to this TV Addict about why he decided to jump back into series television, the price of fame, and the little-known-fact that he knew Twilight’s Taylor Lautner long before the rest of you did.

How hesitant were you to jump back into series television after the way NBC treated MY OWN WORST ENEMY?
Christian Slater: You know in spite of the cancellation, I loved the experience on MY OWN WORST ENEMY. I really enjoyed the schedule, the family atmosphere, the cast, and the crew, so to get the opportunity to do something else so quickly again was very exiting.

Was there any apprehension to join a show that had already been labeled by the press as ‘troubled’ (courtesy of changes both in front of and behind the camera following the pilot’s completion)?
Not really. I read the pilot and thought it was a very interesting scenario and I really liked the idea. And as I’ve started to learn more and more about the subject matter as we get deeper and deeper into this adventure, I think it’s really cool that there are actual organizations out there that actually do what we do on the show. For instance, last week we did a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for nameless.gov and the amount of hits to their website doubled. So the fact that we can actually do something that’s contributing something positive to the world is very exciting.

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November Sweeps has arrived, and with it, guest stars galore, ratings stunts and more. All of which you’ll find details to in our first ever A to Z guide.

A IS FOR AMANDA, last name Woodward, the scheming fan favorite who will be making her much anticipated return to MELROSE PLACE on November 17.

B IS FOR BANKS, as in Elizabeth Banks, the actress who continues to live up to her reputation as one of the coolest gals in Hollywood by agreeing to guest star on the November 18 episode of MODERN FAMILY playing a beleaguered best friend to Cameron and Mitchell who feels her friendship has taken a back-seat to Baby Lily. Cue hilarity in 3.. 2… 1..

C IS FOR CBS, who in an effort to CURB the ratings slide of CSI, the once unstoppable CORNERSTONE of the network’s Thursday night lineup, is sending Laurence Fishburne on a journey that will take him to Miami (November 11), New York (November 11) and Las Vegas (November 12) in search of a missing (and big ratings!)

D IS FOR D’OH! Also known as the reaction DOLLHOUSE fans made upon discovering that their little-series-that-could won’t be returning to the airwaves until December.

E IS FOR EVE, the rapper/actress hyphenate who will lend her pipes, and we imagine a song or two to the November 25 episode of GLEE.

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As many of my fellow TV Addicts can attest, keeping up with our favorite shows of late seems more-and-more like a full time job. Which is why, in the spirit of the season, this TV Addict thought we’d once again lend a hand by offering up some brilliant quick-and-easy ideas for last minute Halloween costumes. You know, on the off chance you’re not nearly as resourceful as our fellow-CHUCK-obsessed TV blogger Rae.

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TV Ratins: Monday OCtober 5, 2009

Deny it all you want, but as our neighbourhood Lowes made it abundantly clear by deciding that October was the appropriate time to deck itself out in holiday cheer (jumping the gun much?) — ’tis the season. And to help you get the most bang for your buck, theTVaddict.com will periodically be highlighting ridiculously good TV on DVD deals for the TV Addict in your life.

Today’s stocking-stuffer, ANGEL: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD for a mere $52.99. That amounts to a whopping 62% off the regular price of $139.98 for this Whedon masterpiece. Click here to check it out.

Thanks to @justjody and @memles for the TIp!

Each week the TV Blog coalition — of which theTVaddict.com is proud to be apart of — highlights some of the best TV news and views from around the web.

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GLEE, MODERN FAMILY, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, COUGAR TOWN, THE MIDDLE and GARY UNMARRIED. I think Wednesday just officially become my new favorite night of the week. What say you?