TV Buzz: Simpsons set to be longest running show ever; Seinfeld back on TV, Evangeline Lilly leaving Lost?

Is Evangeline Lilly leaving Lost? Rumors are out that she’s auditioning for roles for new shows next year – even though the show is scheduled to run for another year. Frankly, the writers have given her crap to do since 2nd season – except whine. I don’t blame her for wanting something better. They turned a great character into a whiner.

The Simpsons have been renewed two more years. Already in its 20th year, it will go on forever. I think a great gag in the new Star Trek movie or some other scifi show would be for them to be watching new Simpsons episodes. This ensures the show will surpass “Gunsmoke” as the longest-running prime-time US television series.

Jerry Seinfeld is coming back to TV with a reality show – The Marriage Ref. The will “feature opinionated celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute.” Hmmm…I guess we’ll wait and see on this one. It is Seinfeld, so hopefully is will subvert and twist the reality convention to the extreme.

William Shatner is toying with the idea of running for prime minister of Canada. I think Shatner is going off the deep end, but hey, Captain Kirk running a nation – I’ll vote for that (okay I can’t, but you get the idea).

Grey’s Anatomy is talking about giving Meredith a half brother. Yes, another sibling. Talk about not having any ideas left. I just don’t know where this friggin’ show is going.