The TV Addict 

“MP ratings thru the roof when counted properly. Neilsons+TIVO+DVR+ONLINE+VCR+INT’L+Calabro Family and Friends.” — joked the good doctor, MELROSE PLACE’s very own Michael Mancini via twitter @ThomasCalabro

“I know ‘lie’ is in Natalie’s name.” — BIG BROTHER’s Kevin realizes that his partner-in-scheming isn’t all that trustworthy.

“STOP OBSESSING ABOUT WHAT YOU READ. IT HASN’T EVEN AIRED YET.” — Shonda Rhimes reacting via twitter to the flurry of reaction to the big changes coming to Seattle Grace this season.

“I don’t wanna live in a world where that embarrassing crapfest THE VIEW wins ‘Outstanding’ anything” — Deadline Hollywood Daily Nikke Finke’s reaction to the women of THE VIEW winning Outstanding Talk Show Host at last night’s Daytime Emmy Awards.

“I thought I was immune to soapy drama after making it for 6 years, but I’m finding myself kind of addicted to “True Blood.” Anyone else?” — DAWSON’S CREEK alum James Van Der Beek reflects (via twitter) on his new found obsession.

“Seinfeld as Leno’s first guest is perfect. Leno at 10 is the “Bee Movie” of network programming decisions.” — SF Chronicle TV Critic Tim Goodman (via twitter)

“This isn’t the same SCRUBS. This is SCRUBS: THE NEW CLASS. It’s sort of like SAVED BY THE BELL: THE NEW CLASS… I’m Belding though. I’m not Screech. Dr. Cox is definitely Screech.” — SCRUBS vet Donald Faison’s take on the ‘new’ SCRUBS in an interview with IGN.com

“I’m a scientist Lem, I’ve been a threat to humanity, the environment, even Jupiter *once.* But never to a hot girl’s boyfriend!” — BETTER OFF TED’s Phil explains to partner-in-crime Lem as to why he didn’t mind finding himself on the wrong end of a jealous boyfriend’s knuckle sandwich.

“Someone said to me today, ‘Everybody loved PUSING DAISIES,’ I said, ‘No, they didn’t— that’s why I’m here today talking about a new show.’” — Chi McBride pontificating on the harsh reality of the TV biz at last week’s TCA event for his new FOX series HUMAN TARGET

“He said he doesn’t want to kiss me right now because he wants to get to know me and he has morals and all that kind of stuff. But I feel kind of weirded out.” — THE REAL WORLD’s Jasmine finds her attempt to get laid derailed by — (gasp!) — a guy with scruples.