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Leonard Nimoy has both lived long and prospered, but now it looks like he may be moving to a new frontier: a world without acting.

According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Nimoy, who has appeared in three episodes of Fox's sophomore sci-fi drama 'Fringe', may be done with both the show and acting in general. Though he remains in discussions with series creator J. J. Abrams and showrunner Jeff Pinkner about continuing the role, Nimoy indicated some ambivalence about how the character has developed -- or rather, how he has not developed.

Don't you wish your boss were more like the bosses on TV? You know, wise, kind, smart, respectful ... oh, actually, never mind. TV bosses may not always be the best managers around, but at least they're entertaining. In honor of Boss' Day, here are 13 bosses who liven up the TV workplace, for better or (very often) for worse.

TVGuide.com recently polled its users to find out which TV duos are in most need of a hookup.

Normally, we root for the happy ending. But for some TV couples, love just isn't the answer.

See our list of seven TV couples who should never hook up -- ever.

There's only one more day of the TV Critics' Press Tour remaining, but it's a jam-packed one for ABC on Saturday. Follow me for all the notable moments and breaking news on Twitter (@TheTVShowGirl), and check back for a handy recap of the day.

For now, let's talk Fox. Panels were presented for 'Brothers,' 'Glee,' 'Human Target,' 'Fringe,' 'Lie to Me' and more, and we were also treated to a lunchtime table read of a 'Cleveland Show' episode and a late afternoon snack cook-along with hilariously foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay.

Click through to see all the highlights ...

Comic-Con has come and gone, leaving fans with plenty of casting news, hints and spoilers to get them ready for the upcoming TV season.

What's going to happen on 'Chuck'? Who's coming back to 'Lost'?

Check out the biggest stories from Comic-Con 2009.

Fox is planning to enter the upcoming fall TV season a bit later this year.

Today, the network announced premiere dates for its biggest new and returning series, including 'House,' 'Fringe' and a brand new season of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' set to air beginning Sat., Sept. 12. This is the first time in years where Fox will debut shows closer to TV's official premiere week (beginning Sept. 21), according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Check out the full list of premiere dates after the jump.

Joshua Jackson and Anna Torv will get to sleuth it up for another season on J.J. Abram's paranormal drama 'Fringe.' Fox has renewed the show, the top rated new program in the coveted 18-49 demo, for a second season.

In other TV news, ABC has inked a deal to pick up Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sitcom 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' for a fifth season should the show's current network CBS decide not to pick it up.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.

'Rescue Me'
(10PM, FX)
Only Tommy Gavin could hatch a plan as bizarre – and bizarrely effective – as this.

When he finds out Colleen and Bart (aka "Black Shawn") plan to get married, he decides the best way to break them up is to complicate their relationship by encouraging his daughter to have sex.

Elsewhere in what is proving to be one of the show's funniest, best seasons, Franco and Mike butt heads over their differing viewpoints on 9/11, Mike – who seems oddly smarter, for the most part, this season – gets a new idea for a theme bar, Tommy meets Sheila's new therapist and Sean meets up with the creepiest back doctor ever.

'Law & Order: SVU' may be in search of two new stars.

NBC is threatening to replace Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on its No. 1 scripted series because the two leads are demanding back-end profits in addition to their $350K-per-episode salaries. Are the stars or the network the victims here? Debate.

In other news, 'Fringe' is beaming up 'Star Trek' vet Leonard Nimoy for a pivotal arc that will span this season and next, and the final episodes of 'Pushing Daisies' and some other canceled ABC faves will (finally!) hit the boob tube.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.

McDreamy may be quitting Seattle Grace, 'Melrose Place' gets a reboot and more ...

Who cares about George and Izzie when Derek may be the next doc to go on 'Grey's Anatomy'? That's right, Patrick Dempsey fans: An official plot description for an upcoming episode reveals that McDreamy himself is quitting Seattle Grace. But does that mean he's leaving the show?

In other news, the CW has officially greenlit a reboot of '90s primetime soap 'Melrose Place' (finally!); this year's Oscar ratings are all Jackman-ed up; and 'Fringe' is relocating to Canada.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.