A bit cloudy outside, but some things have brought sunshine. One was the arrival in the mail of the NINTH edition of The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present, by Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh. The directory — known simply as Brooks & Marsh to its fans — is an indispensable reference for anyone who does what I do (from writing about TV to answering reader questions). And it has been about four years since the eighth edition. Add it to your holiday shopping (or wanting) list now; it lists for $29.95 in paperback.

The other good news was the official announcement of the release of "Flight of the Conchords" on DVD in a two-disc, $29.98 set. Press release after the jump. …

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