Smoke A Morning Rock Of TV News

• Britney and Paris, who's on top? Write your own joke. (TV By The Numbers)
• Ausiello says ABC is once again trying for sloppy seconds, positioning itself to pick up "New Adventures of Old Christine" should CBS not renew. (TV Guide)
• Review of last night's "My Name Is Earl" return. best line: "The sad part is that, all things considered, it's easier to believe that Randy can talk to the Almighty than it is that Paris (Hilton) would read to someone in a coma.(TV Squad)
• Irresponsible speculation on "Smallville" shakeup. (TV Addict)
• Fox boss mocks Silverman: “Was he strapped to a lie detector when he said it?” (Broadcasting & Cable)
• We are all hopeless slaves to the box: the strike didn't cut into our viewing hours much. (Hollywood Reporter)

OK, now here's a video of the Paris Hilton "Earl" cameo: