So you thought the Golden Globes folks resoundingly rejected the new fall network series last week? Get a load of the SAG nominations, which were announced today.

The org behind the actors-celebrating-actors awards nominated just one thesp from a new fall skein — Christina Applegate from ABC's "Samantha Who?" (pictured).

Cable series in their first year of eligibility fared a bit better with Glenn Close from FX's "Damages"; Holly Hunter from TNT's "Saving Grace"; and Jon Hamm from AMC's brilliant rookie drama "Mad Men" all garnering noms, along with the ensemble for "Mad Men."

One has to wonder how the networks would have fared sans stike-us interruptus.

And I gotta say it on behalf of the Season Pass panel. No love for "Friday Night Lights" sublime drama ensemble? REALLY?!

— Kathy Lyford

On Variety's strike blog, our Season Pass panelist Cynthia Littleton has posted the results of a survey of the general public, conducted by research firm OTX, about the WGA strike.

Results indicate that the public is highly aware of the battle between the scribes and studios, but there doesn’t seem to be as much support for the labor action among non-pros as there is inside the biz.

The survey of 3,100 viewers between the ages of 13-64, conducted Nov. 26-Dec. 2, found that 73% of respondents were aware that the Writers Guild of America has gone on strike against the majors. Of those who were aware of the strike, 41% of respondents said they supported the strike. That stat is interesting in contrast to last month’s Daily Variety strike survey that found 54% of 999 our subscribers believed that the strike was necessary.

The results specific to television indicate that only 16% of respondents said they expect to watch more original content on the Internet while 51% said they were disappointed that their favorite TV shows are poised to serve up repeats for the foreseeable future, with 44% saying they will continue to watch their fave raves in repeats. But 29% said they’re likely to lose interest in the season’s new shows if they are stuck in rerun-mode for too long. And 26% of respondents said they will likely watch more reality programming as a result of the strike.

As if the new shows hadn't already had a tough enough road.

Every year I say I’m not going to watch and every year I get sucked in to “American Idol” mania. The reality behemoth returns on Jan. 15 with the audition rounds. This year, I’m really looking forward to it since the strike has left us with a dearth of new scripted programming.

As Season Pass panelist Phil Gallo points out in his Grammy story, today was quite a day for “Idol” alums:

"Although Kelly Clarkson’s 'My December' was snubbed, the acceptance of 'American Idol' by the music industry continues. Music related to the show’s alums racked up 12 noms, including one for Mandisa (pictured right) in the pop-contemporary gospel category."

In addition to season 5 top-10 contestant Mandisa’s nom, Grammy recognized season 5’s fourth place finisher Chris Daughtry (four noms); season 4 winner and perpetual kudo darling Carrie Underwood (pictured above left) and her music (four noms); and season 3 winner Fantasia (three noms).

And that pretty much sums up the appeal of the show. Where else can you watch a star being born?

— Kathy Lyford

Me, I cut loose on "Dirty Sexy Money" weeks ago. Just wasn't rewarded enough by the good parts to sit through the grating parts, though others have argued that the show has coalesced nicely since I dropped it.

Of the frosh broadcast shows, all I have left on Season Pass now are "Pushing Daisies," "The Big Bang Theory," "Reaper" and "Aliens in America." And I'm only caught up on the first two, even though the strike has been going for a month. And if they all got canceled, I wouldn't lose any sleep. I wanted to like things more, but it's been a rough year.

— Jon Weisman

Between wrapping gifts, sending out cards and catching up on some screeners, I cleared out my Tivo Now Showing menu the other day. I watched everything on there — "ER," "Friday Night Lights," "Grey's Anatomy" and an episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" — but when it came to "Dirty Sexy Money," I sat through 10 minutes, hit the delete button and canceled the Season Pass.

I don't cancel Season Passes lightly, not without much inner discussion and debate. And while there were several elements of the show I enjoyed — most anything to do with Peter Krause, and pros Donald Sutherland and Jill Clayburgh — I couldn't get past the annoying twins, Karen (Natalie Zea) and her constant assault on Krause's marriage and most of the Billy Baldwin scenario.

Nothing against the actors, of course, but the characters were so grating at times, I had to ask myself if it was worth the time and energy, when I could — aghast!! — actually do something more productive with limited down time, such as reading a book or spending a few quality moments with my teenage daughter.

As for the rest of the broadcast shows that have launched this fall, they've been mostly duds, except for two. Despite the look of bewilderment among a few of my Variety colleagues, I remained devoted to "Life," where Damian Lewis is the season's breakout star, and "The Big Bang Theory," which continues to make me laugh on a weekly basis, thanks to not only leads Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons, but the supporting nerds as well.

— Stuart Levine

Anyone who’s interested in the TV development process should do themselves a favor and rent “The TV Set.”

This often hilarious 2006 pic, from ThinkFilm, stars David Duchovny as a TV comedy writer. Directed and written by Jake Kasdan, the film is a dead-on portrayal of the meandering and often painful process a pilot goes through on its journey from script to small screen.

I watched it last week with three friends who all had some familiarity with the subject: a writer who’s had two pilots make it to series; an actor who’s auditioned for several pilots; and a TV/film producer.

Many folks who haven’t been through the process, or aren’t close to someone who has, might think the film is over-the-top, but I’m here to tell you it’s not. The film is so realistic that at some points my writer friend would say things like “They said that to me word-for-word.” And he was often able to predict the next line from the hapless director character (played by Willie Garson) or the Machiavellian network honcho (a brilliant spot-on performance from Sigourney Weaver, pictured above).

Duchovny is well-cast — and appropriately schlubby with a full beard — as Mike Klein, the scribe who grows increasingly agitated by the escalating ridiculous demands placed on him by the network. Brit thesp Ioan Gruffudd finds a nice balance with his role as the mid-level exec who’s well-intentioned but ultimately powerless against the network machine. Every character adds to the realism: the spineless manager (Judy Greer), the world-weary gaffer, the efficient assistant director that nobody listens to and the wet-behind-the-ears actors. (Pictured below: Greer, Duchovny, Garson)

The only scene that doesn’t ring true is the one where they screen the pilot for a test audience. “They’d never have anyone in that room over the age of 49,” my writer friend said.

You should have plenty of time to carve out an evening for this enjoyable pic — God knows the strike is quickly doing away with original scripted fare.

Kasdan's John C. Reilly starrer "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," from Columbia Pictures, opens Dec. 21.

— Kathy Lyford