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Calling all fangbangers!

Forget blood lust. Haven't you often found yourself craving a lifelike replica of Eric Northman to sink your teeth into? Well pine no longer, my bloodthirsty friends: thanks to DC Unlimited and their upcoming series of 'True Blood' busts, you'll soon be able to display your homage to the hunky Sheriff of Area 5 on any mantle, bookshelf or nightstand.

The New York Post is reporting that the limited run of mini-busts will also feature the star-crossed (and somewhat whiny) human/vampire couple, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), and will be made to order for release on July 21, 2010.

'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' (8PM, ABC)
You can keep your turkey, your mashed potatoes, your cranberry sauce and your pumpkin pie ... actually, don't; we like all that stuff very much. Still, traditional Thanksgiving fare aside, it just isn't Turkey Day for us until we've seen Snoopy serve up buttered toast, pretzel sticks, a handful of popcorn and jelly beans, the feast he "cooks" for Charlie Brown and the gang in this annual animated special. All's well that ends well -- thanks to C.B.'s grandma, of course -- but Snoopy's Ping-Pong table spread remains one of the things we most look forward to on this November holiday.

The two dancers who narrowly missed making this season's Top 10: Karen Hauer (ballroom) and Victor Smalley (ballet), who were partnered for the first time this week on 'So You Think You Can Dance' after each losing their previous partner. While the judges hailed their tango as "magical," their second routine, an out-of-sync hip-hop number, was dubbed "just okay," by judge Mary Murphy.

While most of the decisions this season have been unanimous, Nigel Lythgoe noted that if he'd had his way, Victor would be staying and Nathan Trasoras, who also danced for his life this week, would be going home. Lythgoe compared Victor's "brilliant" growth during the show to Kelly Osbourne's on 'Dancing With the Stars' and praised his solo as "terrific."

As for Karen, Lythgoe noted, "We've said on many occasions what a fantastic performer you are, but tonight it felt like you were giving up. It felt like you were waving the white flag." She danced off against Mollee Gray, who was recuperating from an injured ankle, and Ellenore Scott, who razzle-dazzled the judges in a Lindy Hop and a Broadway number with partner Ryan Di Lello.

You've got questions? I've got answers. I'm The Show Girl!

This week, I introduce you to a new show I love -- then spend a good chunk of time convincing you to love it too. Now I know we've got a while before 'Life UneXpected' premieres (Mon., Jan. 18, 9PM ET on The CW), but you can never be too careful! Plus, I've filed it under "New Things I'm Thankful For," so see? There's a fitting theme.

I also get the scoop on the big two-hour 'Storm Chasers' finale (Sun., Nov. 29, 9PM ET on Discovery) from the show's twister guru and IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey. And you won't want to miss my suggestions for TV-themed holiday presents. Awesomeness all around.

Want more? Email me TV questions at TheTVShowGirl@aol.com -- who knows, I might just give you an answer on the show. Now watch, enjoy and come back next week for more. Until then, happy TV watching! -- By Maggie Furlong

Regis Philbin finally makes it as the host of a late-night talk show, and all it takes is a length of strong rope and duct tape.

In a skit from last night's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Philbin steps in as host and has a bit of fun with Guillermo Diaz Rodriguez, the show's parking lot security guard, before security shows up and removes him. Jimmy Kimmel, meanwhile, has been backstage tied to a chair with his mouth taped shut. It seems some people will do anything for a chance at late-night stardom.

Watch the video after the jump.

Those of us who watched 'Glee' prior to its September debut on Fox knew that it was something special. The combination of teenage antics, musical gusto and spirited characters make it a deliciously fun dramedy. So it was no surprise when it became the breakout hit of the season for the network. Yet despite its excellent ratings and loyal viewership, the sassy singing show is going on hiatus for the second time in two months.

The first break was not terrible. It occurred between late October and mid-November, which some of us could tolerate, but this time 'Glee' will be leaving the airwaves from December 9 to April 13 to make way for Fox's prime musical contender, 'American Idol'. Now we know that 'Idol' is a ratings monster that crushes the competition, but is that any reason to deny the growing legions of Gleeks their weekly fix?

Now that 'V' has gone on hiatus -- until March -- viewers have plenty of time to fret over plot turns. Valerie learns of her pregnancy by Visitor Ryan, alien leader Anna sets her evil sights on Tyler as "the one," Chad discovers he will be stricken by an impending embolism, and Father Landry bleeds on the floor of his church after being stabbed in the stomach.

We're also treated to a look at how visitor "bliss" -- seemingly a kind of mind control with narcotic effects -- functions, and, in this clip, we get a brief glimpse of a fleet of Visitor warships as they approach Earth. That can't be good.

Watch the video after the jump.

Internationally renowned basketball star Charles Barkley has put on some pounds. OK ... maybe more than some. Originally booked on 'The Jay Leno Show' to showcase his weight loss, Leno cannot keep a straight face when he asks Charles about the claim that he's "lost weight."

Watch the entire clip after the jump.