We’ve seen plenty of actors using Twitter for promotion or communication with fans. Brent Spiner may be the first one to use it as a minimalist novella.

Novella might be the wrong word for it, but I’m having a hard time coming up with the right one. What do you call a fictional autobiographical account of a washed up actor whose only gigs are Bar Mitzvah appearances as his old character Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation, who is also getting embroiled in some kind of noir-tinged murder mystery, which is told 140 characters at a time?

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Maybe you should be.

A couple of weeks ago, Adult Swim started airing Series Three of The Mighty Boosh, one of the strangest television shows to come out of Britain, which is no small order. Like other AS shows, it’s also going up for free on their website.

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Remember that episode of Family Guy when God decided to smite Peter for stealing his thunder? I seem to remember that Brian had absolutely no issue believing that 1) there was a God, and 2) he was pissed. Since then, despite the fact that God himself has made several appearances on the show - and not just in cutaway gags either, the guy seems to exist in Quahog - Brian has become a militant atheist.

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Apparently, Dean Winters isn’t working hard enough on “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” so they brought Dennis Duffy back to “30 Rock.” Liz’s scummy yet somehow appealing ex-boyfriend has discovered that he’s a sex addict, and although Liz is skeptical, he is determined to apologize to all the women he has wronged by “ruining them for other men.” Liz brushes off his apology, but when she answers Jenna’s cell phone during a rehearsal, she is shocked to learn that Dennis got to her best friend too.

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New media is a fascinating thing. The internet has rendered publicists and news agencies all but useless now that celebrities can communicate with us directly - through websites, blogs, and, of course, the latest craze - Twitter.

For some celebrities, this will be more harmful than helpful. But for those who are naturally prudent and charming, this can only be a boon - people enjoy seeing the “real” side of celebs. Fakes, and those whose publicists Tweet on their behalf, have been quickly weeded out. People want real celebrity Tweets. They’ll settle for nothing less.

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If I didn’t know better, I’d think that “The Office” was actually gearing up for a big change. It looks like Michael is really leaving, for good. Really starting his own paper company. The industry is “hurting” in the show’s universe, which I assume is based on reality, although you’d think even failing industries would still need to buy some paper occasionally. I wish him great success, although I don’t believe for a minute that they’re actually going to stick with this storyline.

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So, this is the series finale of Flight of the Conchords. Maybe. Bret and Jemaine don’t seem sure, and neither does anyone else. It certainly felt like the end, and if they wanted to do another season, they’d have to find a way for the guys to re-enter the country despite their status as illegal aliens.

As the title implies, this episode opens with the guys being evicted from their apartment. As it turns out, they owe years of back-rent for having paid the previous rents in checks made out in New Zealand dollars. They’re unable to afford it, and so must leave. Homeless and desperate, they move into Mel and Doug’s house. This leads Bret to have an inexplicable fever dream in which he, Mel, and Doug are all trapped on a boat in vintage navy uniforms and turn to cannibalism to survive. As it turns out, Bret and Jemaine’s presence is too much of a strain on Mel and Doug’s already failing marriage, and the two decide to separate, working out a custody arrangement with the guys.

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“Big Love” has set a fascinating precedent for its next season. It’s not often that show’s season finale creates a true hunger for the next episode, but I can’t wait for more. Unfortunately no one seems to know or care when the show is coming back, despite the fact that it’s been rapidly gaining popularity all around. At least there will be a fourth season, no question there.

Okay, where do I start? Apparently, Margene is a capable saleswoman. I’m not sure in what parallel universe Big Love takes place; there don’t appear to be any tangible issues with the economy that would prevent people from spending $50 on a silver bracelet from a shopping channel. I have a feeling that Marge’s business venture is eventually going to come back around to bite her, because this is “Big Love,” after all. But it’s still nice to see her being successful and proving herself to the family.

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Joss Whedon is really, really lucky. He has devoted fans that will stick with his shows through thick and thin - and these days, internet buzz might just be enough to keep another “Firefly” alive. Which isn’t to say “Dollhouse” is necessarily another “Firefly.” But it’s on the right track. Finally.

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Well, we knew it wouldn’t last. Liz Lemon’s romances always go south, particularly when they feature guest stars who are busy on other shows. It’s just a matter of when and how. This time it was Mad Men’s John Hamm, playing a very sexy doctor who seemed too good to be true. And now, finally, we’ve found the catch.

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