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Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I was absolutely gutted by David Tennant's decision to leave Doctor Who at the end of 2009 and came up with some suggestions as to who could succeed Tennant as the Eleventh Doctor.

I also chastised the writers of NBC's The Office for a truly lackluster episode that made me want to rip out my own hair and sadly wasted the potential for a bittersweet departure of temporary cast member Amy Ryan, waxed lyrical about the fantastic third season premiere of 30 Rock, reviewed the DVD release of The 4400: The Complete Series, and was utterly charmed once again by Chuck.

All that and my thoughts about the awe-inspiring second season finale of AMC's Mad Men.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...
  • There have been so many Grey's Anatomy hookups and romances over the years, it's hard to keep count. Which is your all-time favorite? (BuzzSugar)
  • This week, Sandie shared an interview with Reggie Austin from The Starter Wife. (Daemon's TV)
  • Every week Scooter goes over the best of the best like the Best Quote, a free download, one thing you should not miss in the upcoming week, and for the dudes out there, a Gratuitous Token Hot Chick Picture of the Week. You're welcome. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
  • A longtime friend of Vance's wrote this past week's The Office episode and Vance gives it a totally unbiased review. (Tapeworthy)
  • On the topic of Gossip Girl, Sara thinks that Chuck's a bore, Nate's a dim bulb and Dan and Serena keep having the same conversations over and over! (TiFaux)
  • This week, the TV Addict took a brief look at LIFE ON MARS (The TV Addict)
  • What can be done to save Heroes? TV Spy’s answer to Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, Ben and Gareth, have the answers! (TV Spy)
  • Kate loved the second episode of Stylista even more than the first one! (TV Filter)

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