You could say Liam Sullivan has found his big break. He is, after all, currently on tour opening for Margaret Cho in shows across the country. But that's not how he got famous. No, the 34-year-old comedian found his fame by portraying a teenaged girl named Kelly in a series of wildly popular videos on YouTube. As he sang about shoes and text message breakups, Sullivan was becoming yet another in a line of comedians who have recently made the jump from traditional comedy to the digital world.

Lisa Donovan, another YouTube comedian (who goes by the name LisaNova), earned a spot on "MADtv" after her videos gained attention, and unlikely stars like laughing babies and bored suburban teenagers often find themselves on the site's list of most-viewed videos with their self-made comedy.

"It's kinda cool cause it's not like some company hired me to do this. I came up with it. I put it all together," Sullivan says.

But aspiring comedians aren't the only people getting in on the digital action.

Established talent like former "Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell, along with former "SNL" writer Adam McKay, started Funny or Die, a YouTube-esque video site in April 2007, and their video "The Landlord" has racked up almost 55 million views since. Eva Longoria, James Franco and Brooke Shields have all made their mark on the site, which also features up-and-coming comedians. In late 2006, Justin Timberlake and current "SNL" star Andy Samberg made headlines with their digital short "Dick in a Box" from "SNL," which reached cult status on YouTube. Even Jimmy Kimmel hopped on the bandwagon to ease the pain of low ratings during the writers' strike. Kimmel's girlfriend, comedian Sarah Silverman, produced a music video for Kimmel's show in which she announced "I'm Fucking Matt Damon," and while the video originally aired on TV, it has been uploaded to YouTube and Funny or Die dozens of times and been viewed more than 10 million times. Kimmel's response video, "I'm Fucking Ben Affleck," has received similar treatment.

The ubiquity of online video on sites like YouTube, MySpace and Google has turned streaming video into the hottest on-demand entertainment option online, and comedy has quickly become the dominant genre as Web surfers sit down at their computers looking for quick laughs.

While the American TV public didn’t quite feel the effects of a three month writers strike last winter, it is sure to hit you hard when Fall TV season starts up. The hiatus left the networks without many new scripts to develop, leaving new shows on the Fall schedules few and far between. But even with a few things on tap, there are still plenty of potential hits and misses lining up for your Primetime entertainment.

"Life on Mars"
Thursdays at 10 p.m. on ABC
This American remake of a British drama is about a cop (played by Jason O'Mara ) who wakes up in 1972 after getting hit by a car in the present day. It should be interesting to see a cop show that takes place before political correctness and human rights, but the time travel aspect could end up being more of a gimmick than useful plot device.
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"Pushing Daisies"
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC
This cult favorite from last fall returns this fall for a full reboot after the damaging writers strike. It follows the adventures of Ned, a pie maker, who has the magical touch to bring dead things back to life -- and send them back to being dead again. Each episode is a quirky murder mystery with an eccentric, Burton-esque flavor.
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Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on the CW

There's no denying the potential for success with the CW's spin-off of one of the most popular teen soaps of the '90s. With a pre-established fanbase and plenty of potential new viewers from the "Gossip Girl" audience, the CW is likely to succeed in its mission of wooing teen girls. Hell, it's already the most talked-about show of the fall season -- after all, who doesn't like to watch hot white kids engage in risky behavior?

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The summer movie season is consistently known for big-budget blockbusters and over-hyped failures, and this year is not different. In fact, 2008's summer schedule is so full of super-hyped hit-or-miss fare that it's nearly impossible to predict the megahits.

With low ratings and fewer people tuned in, summer is a time of year when Network execs fill the schedules with some less-than-stellar programming. Get ready for some hot nights curled up with b.s. reality programs and knock-offs galore. But of course, through all of the shit, there are sure to be some highlights... right?

ABC

"The Mole"

June 2, 10:00
"The Mole" hasn't aired since 2004, when it was known as "Celebrity Mole," but the reality competition in which players work to uncover the one player who is sabotaging their efforts to win money, returns this summer with an all-new cast of regular people and a new host (goodbye, Anderson Cooper). The show was good four years ago, but it isn't likely people will tune in after such a long break. 

"Wipeout"

June 24, 8:00
ABC continues its all-reality summer with "Wipeout," the self-described "world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts ever seen on television." Think Japan's "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge," only this time in English.

CBS

"Million Dollar Password"

June 1, 8:00
Regis Philbin makes his return to gameshows with this updated take on the classic gameshow "Password." Once again, regular people will be paired with B-list celebs (like Neil Patrick Harris, Rachael Ray and, of course, Betty White) with the chance of winning up to $1 million. CBS has yet to make its mark with primetime gameshows lately, and the consistently popular "Password" could be its chance.

"Swingtown"

June 5, 10:00
This buzz-worthy new scripted drama from the director of "Big Love" goes back in time to follow the lives of couples living in a Chicago suburb during the sexual revolution of the swingin' '70s - not quite the most family-friendly of choices. Expect lots of spouse-swapping and embarrassing fashion choices.