With dazzling colors, quixotic characters and whimsical storylines, death and resurrection – not to mention pie– have never been treated with such Wonka-esque style as they are in ABC’s new dramedy “Pushing Daisies.” Unlike other new series that play around with the rules of living and dying (“New Amsterdam,” “Moonlight”), this series delivers on its…

“Aliens in America” debuted last night on the CW. It’s a sitcom about a Midwestern family that takes in an exchange student hoping for a cool, popular (European) boy to elevate the social standing of their geeky son. Instead, Raja shows up, a charming Pakistani boy with skullcap and robe-like clothes. The family is horrified–they…

“The Office,” my favorite current TV show, has never been big on faith-focused storylines–except for its hilarious Diwali episode last year–but this year’s season premiere, which I finally caught online last night, was a major excpetion. Religion on “The Office”? Oh, let me count the ways: 5) A new Sikh character, turban and all! 4)…

Now in its 20th season (can you believe it?) on CBS, “Survivor” still has some tricks up its sleeve. This season, the show is set in China, and incorporates many new twists like a “kidnapping” stunt. However, some habits die hard. “Survivor” has come under fire before for its casting practices. They have openly recruited…

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