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Out of Office: Televisionary On Vacation

Hi there, faithful readers. As it's Labor Day, I'm taking today off from my normal daily posting schedule to catch up with family (and get some work done).

But rest assured, Televisionary will be back tomorrow (Tuesday) with some fresh content, including an in-depth look at what I'll be watching this fall (organized by night), discussion of this week's episode of Mad Men, my daily Channel Surfing television news roundup, and more.

In the meantime, feel free to catch up on some of my recent and interesting reviews and interviews, which I've linked to below.

Happy Labor Day to those in the US and catch you tomorrow!

Reunions, Rapprochements, and Ridiculous Behavior: An Advance Review of Season Seven of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

The Shape of Things to Come: An Advance Review of the Season Two Premiere of FOX's "Fringe"

Knife's Edge: Televisionary Talks to "Top Chef: Las Vegas" Contestant Jennifer Carroll

Honor (and Style) Among Thieves: An Advance Review of USA's "White Collar"

Blonde Ambition: Televisionary Talks to Anna Camp of HBO's "True Blood"

Follies of Youth: An Advance Review of Seasons One and Two of "The Inbetweeners"

Fantasy Life: Televisionary Talks to Hart Hanson About "Bones" Season Five

Song's End: Televisionary Talks to "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood" Duo Russell T. Davies and Euros Lyn

The Inevitable and The Inescapable: Televisionary Talks to David Tennant About "Doctor Who" Legacy, Sartorial Choices, and "End of Time"

Beware Visitors Bearing Gifts: In the Press Room with "V" Executive Producers Scott Peters and Jace Hall

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