Whether we agree or disagree with their subjective rankings, entertainment lists are a fun way to stir debate.  Tube hub Buddy TV charts the “20 Hottest Dads on TV,” and, naturally, WBNX stars scored well—even grabbing the top spot: 

#1:    Baze (Kristoffer Polaha, pictured) on Life Unexpected
#4:    Seely Booth (David Boreanaz) on Bones
#9:    Nathan Scott (James Lafferty) on One Tree Hill
#10:  John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) on Supernatural
#15:  Tom Scavo (Doug Savant) on Desperate Housewives
#17:  Harry Wilson (Rob Estes) on 90210
#20:  Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle) on Gossip Girl 

Forbes employs a more formulaic strategy in assembling its list of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Celebrities.”  Measurements include earnings and media exposure across all platforms.  Noticeably absent from this year’s rankings are Tyra Banks, who appeared on the previous four compilations, and Will Smith (Fresh Prince), who claimed the #11 position in 2009.  Here are the WBNX stars who placed this year: 

#25:   Tyler Perry (House of Payne)
#26:   Jennifer Aniston (Friends)
#78:   Steve Carell  (The Office)
#84:   Ray Romano  (Everybody Loves Raymond)
#92:   Eva Longoria Parker  (Desperate Housewives)
#94:   George Lopez (George Lopez Show)
#100:   Mariska Hargitay  (Law & Order: SVU)

(Contains spoilers) The most controversial episode of Bones airs for the first time on WBNX this Sunday night.  Throughout Season 3, a cannibalistic serial killer referred to as ‘Gormogon’ plagued FBI special agent Booth (David Boreanaz), Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and her forensic anthropology team.  Their investigation uncovered an unfinished human skeleton being assembled from various victims, with the chomped-on bones now bathed in silver.  Further clues and slip-ups led them to suspect there was an “apprentice” working with the madman from inside the crime lab.  And that’s where viewers were jolted with the biggest twist of the entire series.  Gormogon and his accomplice have a date with fate this weekend.  On another note, it’s been confirmed that Eric Millegan will return as “Dr. Zack Addy” for Bones’ 100^th episode scheduled to air in April.  The popular costar made an appearance here in Northeast Ohio this past Fall to greet fans and promote the drama.

Eric Millegan, who plays forensic anthropologist “Dr. Zack Addy” on Bones, is coming to Cuyahoga Falls.  The 26-year-old actor will greet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos at Blockbuster Video, 86 Graham Road, on Thursday, September 3 from 4:30-6pm, Ohio.com reports.  Now entering its fifth season, the investigative drama also features David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel, and will premiere weekends on WBNX beginning Oct. 3.  Eric’s character was involved in the series’ most controversial and shocking twist to date, landing young genius Zack in a mental institution for a crime he may have committed thru the mind-control of serial killer Gormogon.   Off-screen, Eric is an accomplished stage performer and vocalist.  Bones fans will want to take advantage of this rare chance to meet one of the key stars visiting Northeast Ohio.

It’s a big week for The CW, with tomorrow’s unveiling of the new Fall lineup.  Media outlets have already confirmed three of the slots will go to Melrose Place, The Vampire Diaries and The Beautiful Life…all star-laden and buzzworthy additions.  Fans of the original Melrose Place melodrama can expect much more, as the reboot opens with a bloody body floating in the courtyard pool.  More series pickups are expected to be announced in New York.  On the local front, WBNX is excited to add seven more high-profile series, a diverse mix which includes:

• The Office: A three-time Emmy nominee for Best Comedy Series (and winner in 2006), Steve Carell leads the cast of what many consider one of the funniest shows in television history. Last week the quirky sitcom celebrated its 100th episode.
• Bones: The popular forensic mystery, starring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel, is still going strong, receiving a new two-year extension this week.
• Scrubs: It’s the medical comedy with nine lives—or at least nine seasons, after its post-finale renewal. Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and a hospital staff brimming with dry humor are a welcome addition!
• Everybody Hates Chris: This CW series wrapped up two weeks ago in hilarious Sopranos-style, suddenly cutting to black with the Rock family in a local diner ready to reveal Chris’s fate. A longtime favorite of critics, EHC could easily be the next big weekday syndication hit.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: One of the rare dramas to amass well over 200 episodes, this ten-year veteran crime procedural stars Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni and Ice-T.
• Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Well, are ya? Jeff Foxworthy brings his primetime game show hit to weekdays. It’s a half-hour format, with all new episodes.
• The Tyra Banks Show: She’s one of TV’s most engaging personalities, and Tyra takes up residence on WBNX weekdays at 3pm this fall.