The TV Addict 

“If we go down in flames, at least we’ll go down laughing.” — explains Jay Leno pertaining to his new show at this afternoon’s TCA panel.

“Given our history, it’s nice to follow a show that people really like.” — said MEDIUM creator Glenn Gordon Caron when asked what it’s like being paired with GHOST WHISPERER on CBS rather than the sinking ship that is HEROES on NBC.

“officially cannot believe that a network run by a woman, programming for YOUNG GIRLS, celebrates The New Hump Day. Shame on everyone.” — tweeted former PRIVILEGED, EVERWOOD showrunner Rina Mimoun upon discovering the CW’s newest poster (above) for their highly anticipated MELROSE PLACE reboot.

“It was like Carrot Top to you.” — commented the quick-witted Brian Williams when asked by Jon Stewart what Mr. Cronkite meant to him on last night’s THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART.

“I love Padma Lakshmi, but a sitcom? Really NBC? Didn’t you learn your lesson with EMERIL?” — was theTVaddict.com reader Tim G’s reaction via twitter on today’s news that Lakshmi has signed a development deal with NBC to cook up a half-hour comedy around her.

“I love Kevin Dillon but @michaelurie deserves that nom more. Sorry.” — HARPER’S ISLAND star Christopher Gorham tweeting his reaction to former UGLY BETTY co-star Michael Urie’s egregious Emmy snub.

“I don’t need the federal government telling me that I am not allowed to combine my DNA with a chimpanzee, be it in a lab or the old-fashioned way.” — Comedian Christian Finnegan discussing a proposed bill to ban human/animal hybrids on COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN.

“Jon from JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT has a new girlfriend, who has a criminal record and was charged with possession of marijuana and hashish. Jon said I don’t care what drug she uses, as long as they’re not a fertility drug.” — Conan O’Brien on last night’s TONIGHT SHOW.

“Who packs lingerie for this show?” — BIG BROTHER’s Chima of Jordan and Lydia’s decision to don skimpy attire for the first live night of live broadcasts on Showtime Two.

“DAMAGES won’t be back until 2010. Hope that’s enough time for Ellen to find work shirts that *are not tank tops.*” — Joked (we think!) EWPopWatch upon the release of FX’s Fall Sked that didn’t include DAMAGES.