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Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for April 11-13

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I was thrilled for the return of 30 Rock and The Office, bemoaned Project Runway moving from Bravo to Lifetime, and offered some movie recommendations for television-centric features.

I also caught up on reading pilot scripts, including ABC's Good Behavior, from Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, checked in on the brouhaha brewing over on Top Chef, and sampled some microwavable meals over on Last Restaurant Standing.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...
  • Buzz reminisced about the greatest game shows of the late '80s and early '90s — anyone remember I'm Telling? (Buzz Sugar)
  • This week Sandie teases us about her visit of the set of Moonlight with a picture of Alex O'Loughlin and of Jason Dohring, as well as a clip from Alex O'Loughlin's interview. There will be more to come soon! (Daemon's TV)
  • Getting excited about the return of Doctor Who? Anna celebrates by remembering what made the third season so great. (Pop Vultures)
  • Bored now? Kill a few minutes of your day fantasizing about your own TV network. (RTVW)
  • Carrie Underwood singing George Michael? Sure, why not, it's for charity. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
  • Vance outlines some better alternatives to popular (but bland) shows. Watch Everybody Hates Chris instead of According to Jim. Watch Bones instead of NCIS/CSI:Pick you city/Numb3rs. It's for your own good. (Tapeworthy)
  • What in the world? Dan writes a letter to God wondering why Project Runway is making the switch from gay wonderland Bravo to housewife haven Lifetime. (TiFaux)
  • Ashley evaluated TV's best villains and you may be surprised who made the list. (Tube Talk.)
  • The TV Addict uncovers ABC's top-secret programming strategy for MEN IN TREES [The TV Addict]
  • Raoul talks to Sharon, a.k.a. Barbie, from "Hell's Kitchen" (TV Filter)
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