I am thrilled about this!! I am a CSI freak! I will miss William Peterson though.

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Talk about the worst-kept secret in the TV biz: More than a month after we first brought you news of the talks between Laurence Fishburne and CSI, CBS is now confirming that the Oscar-nominated actor is joining the cast this season as William Petersen's pseudo replacement. Says CBS: "Fishburne will play a former pathologist who is now working as an itinerant college lecturer, teaching a course in criminalistics. His focus is on understanding criminal behavior, how and why people commit acts of violence -- tendencies he disturbingly sees within himself. In the course of a murder investigation, he comes into contact with the CSI team and ultimately joins the Las Vegas Crime Lab as a Level-1 CSI." Says me: He's got some funky serial killer DNA! "CBS asked us, 'Who's at the top of your dream list?' CSI executive producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said in a joint statement. "Without hesitation, we said Laurence Fishburne. He is a powerful and intense actor, with an incredible range....If you distill CSI down to its essence, it's a collaboration -- and we are so looking forward to collaborating with Mr. Fishburne. For all of us at CSI, this is truly a dream." "I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI," said Fishburne. "I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show." Fishburne will debut in this season's ninth episode, right around the time Petersen departs. OK, the big question: Will Fishburne be able to fill Petersen's size 12s? Comment away! And then head over to Hollywood Insider to find out why Fishburne felt "stupid and embarrassed" when he was first approached to join the show.

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I had stopped watching CSI when they moved Grey's up against it and Supernatural too. I also LOVE, Love, love William Peterson! BUT, I have GOT to tune in to see Fishburne!!!!!! He is a fabulous actor and I have read that his character will have some interesting twists. So now I have to figure out how to see 3 shows that come on at the same time!! I guess watch one and tape two

Anyone see the show, "Gone Country"? My son told me about it, neither one of us like country, but it's kind of interesting, mainly because of who the contestants are this season. It's on the CMT station and I think it's on Sundays, but it repeats throughout the week. These contestants are all there to perform a country song, the best one wins. I know, another reality show, but Sebastion Bach is funny!

This year's cast includes: Sebastian Bach (singer, songwriter, Broadway actor and former lead singer of Skid Row); Irene Cara (Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress best known for her role in Fame, Mikalah Gordon (singer, host, actress and 2005 American Idol finalist), Jermaine Jackson (TV personality, solo recording artist and member of the Jackson 5); Chris Kirkpatrick (TV personality, music producer and member of *NSYNC), Lorenzo Lamas (musical theater actor and star of Renegade and Falcon Crest) and Sean Young (actress whose credits include Blade Runner and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective).

My Mom is watching it. I saw some of one episode but turned it off. Maybe I will give it another try. I love that Rich guy who was a judge on Nashville Star, I just do not care for this group of contestants at all - well, except for Sebastian Bach. He cracks me up. I loved when he said he didn't have a clue who Chris Kirkpatrick was and that he doesn't know NSYNC from BSB. Too funny.

If I wasn't told ahead of time, I wouldn't have known who he was either.

I'm not familiar with Mikalah, so I had to look her up...........

Oh I remember Mikalah very well! She was on AI with Constantine. I thought she was pretty funny then, but she seems to have changed a bit. She seems edgier now.

I loved the BSB! They had amazing harmonies! Millenium is still one of the best CDs ever! Got lots of Grammy noms. too.

My boys were really into BSB and NSYNC when they were young so we got a few of their CDs. I never thought NSYNC could hold a candle to BSB. However as you know the only one of either groups to retain true superstar status is JT from NSYNC.

I think Laurence Fishburne is a fantastic actor. He was the perfect Morpheus in the Matrix series and I recently watched him in the MI III DVD.

I remember Mikalah from AI 4 and could not understand how she got to the Top 12. Does she sound better singing country songs? Maybe on AI it was the "song selection" problem.

The Amazing Race starts 9/28 and I'll no doubt tune in to see where the program will take the contestants. I think some of the locations, as well as the tasks, have been really interesting in past shows.

I always felt Mikalah was picked for "good TV" just like Sanjaya was. She was amusing - but, she sure couldn't sing. I guess I should watch the show long enough to see how she sounds singing country. My guess - not so good.

I have never watched The Amazing Race. It wins the Emmy every year so I am guessing it is pretty good.

I love The Amazing Race! Not just for the show but the scenery along the way!

I like Laurence Fisburne a lot. So I am pretty excited about him joining CSI.

Don't forget FRINGE the new JJ Abrams show starts 9/9 On FOX. I saw the first episode and it is terrific. I am going to love it.

You saw the first episode???!!!!!!!!!!! Where? How? I want to see it!!

OK, I will just wait until it hits the air!

Is anyone else watching "America's Got Talent"? If so I will start a thread. There are a couple of singers I am interested in talking about.

I watched tonight and will watch when I can..........

Which singers? I'm liking Neal and the young blonde girl and the guy that got brought back tonight...........