What to watch: TV 2009
By Robert Lloyd
To every season there is a midseason -- turn, turn, turn that dial -- and a time for every series, subject immediately to change. At this special moment not even halfway through the television year, we ring out the old and the hardly begun and ring in some new: There is a nursery full of baby shows squalling for your love. This latest litter presents a pleasantly wide range of not entirely predictable premises, and though the ones available for preview vary in quality, the effort is nonetheless appreciated. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Thursdays
Recast broadcast elevation of a Web series originally made to sell hair-care products and phone services features Megan Mullally,
The 2008 election was good to “SNL” Clinton-imitator/”Weekend Update” host Poehler, whom NBC has now deemed ready for prime time. Greg Daniels (“The Office”) is behind “Parks and Recreation,” with a cast including Rashida Jones and Aziz Ansari. (April) (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
What is this that stands before me? The world’s first heavy-metal variety show? Can the old bat-biter really succeed where
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Tentatively titled reality show throws longtime unmarried couples into a stressful week of wedding planning. At the end they have the option to remain living in sin. (Spring) (AFP / Getty Images)
Sundays
The late
