Matthew Perry Wins Decisive Battle in the War of the Friends

Chandler's new show premiered last night where Monica's old-new show should have been, and it blew it out of the water. Also today: lots of pilot casting news including TV roles for movie people, an interesting idea for The Office's future, and a scintillating blind item.
My Boys Returns for a Fourth Season
The fourth season of My Boys premiered on TBS last night! Unfortunately, most of us were tuned into Mad Men. So, open thread, guys—do you watch the show at all? What do you think of the new season?
Will Any of These New Shows Save NBC?
With its ratings in the toilet and prime time roster trashed by the failed Jay Leno experiment, the upcoming television season is make-or-break for NBC. Based on the trailers for the shows it has coming up, is there any hope?
Happy Birthday
Conan sidekick Max Weinberg turns 58 today. Actor Paul Sorvino is turning 70. Writer Christopher Hitchens is turning 60. Caroline Rhea is 45. Chef Bill Telepan is 43. Hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin turns 52. Times music critic Anthony Tommasini is turning 61. Kyle Howard, the TV actor and boyfriend of Lauren Conrad,…
