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Is it just us, or has 'Gossip Girl' kind of ... sucked recently? The ever-hopeful Kelly and Patricia come up with some surefire ways to fix the once-beloved CW drama. Plus, Producer Mike weighs in as a 'Friday Night Lights' newbie -- and what do we think will happen on the 'Mad Men' finale?

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James Franco's guest spot on 'General Hospital' is genius (we agree) [NY Mag]

Jennifer Aniston and Oprah are two of '30 Rock''s best guest stars [TV Guide]

And speaking of '30 Rock,' check out star Tina Fey's favorite show moments [Daily Beast]

In the transition from high school to college, see which TV shows passed -- and failed [Buzz Sugar]

'2012' is getting a new beginning on the small screen [EW.com]

From AC to emcee!

The 'Extra' TV host formerly known as Slater on 'Saved by the Bell' will be master of ceremonies at the live Miss America pageant on Jan. 30. Lopez is no stranger to the competition, having hosted in 2007 and 2009. (And perhaps his experience on 'Dancing With the Stars' will help his commentary on the talent competition?)

Held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, the pageant pits 53 contestants against each other as they compete in interview, swimsuit, evening wear, and talent competitions for the crown. Past hosts include James Denton from 'Desperate Housewives' and comedian Wayne Brady.

'Roseanne' broke the mold of the traditional family sitcom. The Conners, headed by a brash matriarch, were an unglamorous blue-collar family in small-town Illinois. The nine-season series (1988-1997) mixed comedy with the heavy issues of domestic violence, homosexuality, unemployment, teen sex, abortion and alcoholism.

Its final season was a disappointment (winning the lottery?), made more strange in the series finale when it was revealed that the various plot twists were part of Roseanne Conner's fictionalized writings about her family.

However, the series ranked in the top four of the nation's most-watched shows for most of its tenure, won four Emmys, three Golden Globes and a Peabody Award and served as a launching pad for John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, George Clooney, Sarah Chalke and Roseanne herself. -- By Aimee Deeken

Welcome to the sci-fi nerd edition of DVR Divas. AOL TV editor Sandy Deane and Lemondrop's sci-fi heroine Julieanne Smolinski dissect the new take on the classic alien-invasion drama 'V,' why 'Battlestar Galactica' nearly took over Julieanne's life and what makes 'The Plan' a must for 'BSG' fans.

Then the Divas bond over their mutal dislike for Katherine Heigl (because, Katherine, it's creepy when you have hardcore makeout sessions with your gay BFF on national TV) and annoying medical drama cliches.

In honor of 'Sesame Street''s 40th season, beginning Nov. 10 on PBS, the AOL staff has decided to take a look back at our favorite characters from the show.

Read our picks below, with more still to come:

Kermit the Frog (Patricia Chui, TV Editor) -- Who didn't love the humble Everyfrog? But, no offense to Jim Henson's son, it's not the same Kermie to me anymore. When Henson died -- and his was the first celebrity death that meant anything to me -- I feel as though Kermit died right along with him.

more picks after the jump ...

Its aliens vs. humans as 'V' co-stars Scott Wolf, Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut and Morena Baccarin discuss the coolest alien tech, their biggest splurge after success and the fringe benefits of being on a successful sci-fi show: nerd marriage.

Sunday, Nov. 1
'Unsung' (TV One) returns from hiatus
'Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew' (VH1) series premiere
'Styl'd' (MTV) series premiere

Monday, Nov 2.
'For the Love of Ray J' (VH1) 2nd season premiere
'Greek' (ABC Family) 3rd season fall finale
'Popular Science's Future of ...' (Science) 1st season finale
'I Want to Work for Diddy' (VH1) 2nd season premiere

Tuesday, Nov. 3
'Big Ideas for a Small Planet' (Sundance) 3rd season finale
'V' (ABC) series premiere
'Planet Mechanics' (Planet Green) 1st season finale
'Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel' (TruTV) 2nd season fianle
'Tabatha's Salon Takeover' (Bravo) 2nd season premiere