Additional observations:

• Dramas are back in full force, and sitcoms are also back in vogue also (thanks to the ongoing success of ABC’s Modern Family).
• Revolving-door stars – Michael Chiklis, William Shatner, Dana Delany, Blair Underwood, Jimmy Smits, Tom Selleck, Becki Newton, Jason Ritter and Daniel Dae Kim all made appearances in new character incarnations.
• Police procedurals proliferate: Hawaii Five-O, Chase, Law & Order: LA, Detroit 1-8-7, Outlaw, Whole Truth, Blue Bloods, Body Of Proof have all been added.
• Expect lots of action adventure in the Fall lineup : Terra Nova, The Event, Undercovers

Kudos to CBS for bold rescheduling

Historically, CBS has been in a position of strength, but always played it safe from a scheduling standpoint. This year, they’ve shaken things up, and are getting accolades from the industry for their strategic scheduling: moving Survivor to lead Wednesdays; moving hit series Big Bang Theory to Thursday to challenge NBC’s long-established sitcom night; shifting CSI: Miami and NY to anchor Sundays and Fridays, respectively – and in doing so, creating a seemingly bullet-proof schedule.

mediahub’s early forecast

• Due to its audacious scheduling moves, we anticipate CBS will claim pole position this Fall, with ABC and FOX nipping at its heels.
• With the loss of the bewildering Lost, and a bevy of aging Housewives, ABC is gambling on unconventional shows like No Ordinary Family and My Generation to add to its Modern Family bulwark– and may succeed.
• FOX, with Idol winding down, a limping House, and X-Factor still a year away, is leaning on shows like Lonestar and Lie To Me to complement current cult hit, Glee.
• NBC may have a chance of recovery, given its new crop of quality shows (Undercovers, The Event, Outsourced, Love Bites) – returning to its roots of solid programs with an upscale, bicoastal appeal – but still has a perilous journey ahead.

Upfront posturing has already begun, with networks anticipating writing double-digit increases, and advertisers balking. The Upfront haul is predicted to be up 15% to 20% year to year, with Cable potentially benefiting from the migration of dollars due to Primetime’s aggressive demands. Digital spend is also anticipated to be on the rise, assisted by Nielsen’s introduction of its Extended Screen Ratings in 4Q10 (for identical commercials airing both on-air and online).

note: John Moore and Steve Kalb contributed to this post.

According to the American Diabetes Association’s Richard Bergenstal, M.D., as American families exercise less and eat more, the risk for Type 2 diabetes among the nation’s children is dramatically growing. Medical expert Dr. Nancy Snyderman and nutrition guru Joy Bauer highlighted other risk factors such as family history and high blood pressure as well as which foods parents should ensure their kids are avoiding.

Later on MSNBC’s Dr. Nancy, American Diabetes Association expert, Dr. R. Paul Robertson, weighed in on the latest research and stats. Both segments support Mullen and the ADA’s efforts to Stop Diabetes.