
I wanted to like
Viva Laughlin. I really did. I had heard great things about its forefather, the BBC's
Viva Blackpool, and I wasn't about to say no to anything that had Hugh Jackman spontaneously breaking into song.

All summer long, I've been giving you
my first impressions of the networks' new shows. Now, with
fall TV upon us, it's time to tell you which shows are deserving of space on your TiVo and which ... well, aren't.

The networks have announced
their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting
my first impressions. A lot can change before a show makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now.

CBS is joining
ABC and
NBC by giving us video previews of its new fall shows. Some info on the
new series is over at the network's
fall preview site, but I've got all the clips and photos right here — including a special look at Hugh Jackman singing in the first episode of "Viva Laughlin"! Check it out:
One more "Viva" clip, plus clips from the other shows and a ton of pictures, so read more
"Viva Laughlin"
This clip features Ripley (Lloyd Owen) singing "Viva Las Vegas" as he dances around his casino.