Derb – Sorry to keep piling on especially since this is no doubt redundant with your email box. But readers are chastising me for not mentioning ABC’s “Lost” as well “24″ and “House,” both Fox shows. “24″ you really should watch. It’s arguably the leading water-cooler show in America, festooned with political and social resonance, and very addictive. And, this year there’s a bonus for you. The new season I believe involves China. It’s also supposed to be annoyingly “controversial” re: the war on terror. But whatdya gonna do?

As for House. It’s about a (Derb-like?) genius doctor who refuses to obey normal social conventions and makes salty un-PC comments all the time. Lot’s of people love it. I can’t get hooked on it. Ever since I saw the “Mad TV” parody of the show, I can’t take it seriously.

As for Lost, I love it (or I used to love it, and now I’m loyal to it). But it may be hard to jump in this late in the day. I’d suggest getting the first two seasons on DVD. I hear that’s a fun way to watch.

And, now: May I suggest that readers send the rest of their suggestions to Derb.