The week’s releases include ‘Trek Stars Go West’, ‘Vega$’, ‘Dragnet 1969′, ‘Law & Order’, ‘Boy Meets World’, ‘Bonanza’, ‘SpongeBob’, ‘Yogi’, ‘Apparitions’, ‘Hot Wheels’, and ‘Taxicab Confessions’.

The big story for the broadcast networks was the horrible debut of ‘Skating With The Stars’ in the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ slot. Over on cable, ‘The Walking Dead’ hit series highs with the fifth episode.

There wasn’t a shred of light in this episode. Everything was dour. The DA’s office wouldn’t prosecute Charlotte’s attacker, Cooper hasn’t been handling Charlotte’s trauma well and Addison’s baby lust was again thwarted.

I’ve talked with these guys, I’ve met with these guys and I’ve even been with them on one of their hunt locations … and I really do like them! But the latest “guest investigator” stunt not only perplexed me, it’s made me tune out, possibly for good.

Every week brother and sister team Bob and Debbie take on a new topic. This week it’s the midseason shows (both new and returning) that we’re excited about.

Which genius came up with some of these selections for your holiday viewing pleasure?

A short week brings us one new show, ‘Parks & Recreation’, and a bunch of oldies but goodies, including ‘Have Gun Will Travel’, ‘Looney Tunes’, ‘The Lucy Show’, ‘Soldiers of Fortune’, and ‘Touch of Frost’.