3 & 1/2 Funny Men

One of these shows I love a lot, the other I like but don't love as much, although both are superbly acted by some very funny guys. I won't tell you which I love and which I like because we all have our own tastes. All I ask is that you check them out and give them a chance. Have you ever watched the credits role after a TV show or movie has aired? Those are working Californians. Lots of them.

The first TV comedy is Monk on the USA TV Network. Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk is a consultant to a police department, hired for his brilliant investigative skills. The problem is that Monk has an obsessive compulsive disorder which makes him very endearing and also very conflicted. For someone with OCD it may be painful to watch, but Monk is such a sympathetic character that he may even be responsible for creating some understanding about the disease. And that's a good thing. Just give it a chance, if you're stuck at home on a Friday night, or DVR it. Monk airs every Friday at 9 PM. Oh, and just so you know, the series ends in December 2010. More people out of a job.

The second TV comedy is Two & One-half Men, although it is close to being three men, because the kid is growing up. The series is less about a story line and more about funny one liners, but those set jokes are delivered with impeccable timing. With all of the headlines about Charlie Sheen's personal troubles, there are rumors that this show isn't going forward either, at least production was put on hold while he's in rehab.. What a shame Charlie's a talented guy with issues. I wanted to see what that kid was going to do when he grew up. Monday night at 9 PM on CBS.

Tomorrow, I'll talk about another TV show that's filming here, and a block buster movie that will also be shot on the streets of LA. Just remember, when you see a film crew on the street, thank them, they are going to help keep police on the street, teachers in the schools and fire fighters struggling with the hot dry summer that is coming up.

Sharon