Two new shows worth checking out

So through the miracle of new marketing techniques by the networks, I got to watch the first episodes of two new shows this weekend before they premiered. First up was "Everybody hates Chris," which had me worrying about this being Chris Rock's The PJs. Luckily, the shows actually pretty decent. Rock does a good job of narrating and moving the story along and the actor tapped to play young Chris does a decent job as well. The humor is right out of Rock's standup reportoire, though much more toned down because its network TV (if you consider UPN a network of course).

Then, there's "How I met your Mom" which tries very hard to be the "next Friends." and in many ways, it certainly has potential to fill that 20somethings comedy niche that's been empty since Friends left the air. Some good performances from Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segal and my personal favorite Neil Patrick Harris. This one's got a narrator too (Bob Saget), but doesn't play as much of a role as "Chris".

Both are worth checking out. And by the way:

Simpsons sucked, War at Home sucked, Family Guy and American Dad ruled.

Oooh, piece of candy...