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IAn American Caroli isnt likely to ruffle any political feathers and it lacks anything else that might make it stand out. With a release date that fails to capitalize on either the Fourth of July or Christmas, this adaptation of Dickens classic is just a little bit of noise during a political season that already has too tight a grip on most peoples attention for a piece of fluff like this to be noticed.

The former 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' star says she was approached to star in the first season of TV talent show 'Dancing With The Stars', but was forced to turn it down because she was pregnant.

Out of the blue come the two most entertaining new series so far this season. Produced by a firm started five years ago by a pair of Hollywood agents, airing on space that is basically leased from one of the most obscure TV networks, Valentine and Easy Money put a modern twist on family drama that's edgy and fun without being overwrought or vulgar. They premiere tomorrow at 8 and 9 p.m., respectively, on CW57.

One hard-and-fast rule in the television business is "Never utilize a plot device copied from One Tree Hill."You may recall that the teen drama advanced its story line four years between seasons to avoid those messy college years.