Present Sense

Sunday, December 24, 2006

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through L.A., TV characters wondered what they'd get the next day.

We've set our DVRs and checked air times twice. When it comes to TV, we know who's naughty and nice.

Across the networks from ABC to TNT, we're certain what should be beneath everyone's tree.

So please join in our reindeer game to see what Santa has for those with fame.

-- Amy Amatangelo

A proper calculator for the banker on " Deal or No Deal," so he can rethink his offers, particularly early in the game. They seem pretty paltry to us!

A subscription to "US Weekly" for Temperance (Emily Deschanel) of " Bones." She really needs to stop saying "I don't know what that means" about every single pop-culture reference.

A big bottle of makeup remover for Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) of " Ghost Whisperer." That girl always goes to bed wearing too much mascara.

A complete set of the Nancy Drew mysteries for Veronica (Kristen Bell) of " Veronica Mars." She could use some tried-and-true tips from a classic teenage sleuth.

A BlackBerry for Earl (Jason Lee) of " My Name Is Earl," to better organize his list.

A membership in the chocolate-of-the-month club for Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) of " The Closer." We think her addiction to processed sugar is just fine.

A marriage counselor for Lorelai (Lauren Graham) andnew hubby Christopher (David Sutcliffe) of " Gilmore Girls." We suspect rocky times are ahead.

A new theme song for Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) of " Criminal Minds," because you just know he wants to sing.

A housekeeper for Allison (Patricia Arquette) and Joe (Jake Weber) of " Medium." It's too hard to have psychic visions and keep the floors clean.

For Betty (America Ferrera) on " Ugly Betty," a guest appearance on "Extreme Makeover" or perhaps "What Not to Wear."

An unbreakable watch for Hiro (Masi Oka) of " Heroes," as he perfects his ability to stop time.

A weekend at a bed and breakfast for Kate (Evangeline Lilly) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) of " Lost." They *so* need a little privacy.

Match.com memberships for Cristina (Sandra Oh), George (T.R. Knight) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) of " Grey's Anatomy." They really need to stop dating the people they work with.

A copy of "He's Just Not That Into You" for Karen (Rashida Jones) of " The Office," who just can't seem to grasp that Jim is still in love with Pam.

Parenting classes for Sam (Linda Cardellini) on " ER." Different children have played her son, and she hasn't even noticed!

A coupon organizer for Julius (Terry Crews) of " Everybody Hates Chris." You know the man won't spend $3.49 to buy one for himself.

A pair of slacks for Charlie (Charlie Sheen) of " Two and a Half Men." Sometimes shorts really aren't appropriate.

Tattoo removal for Michael (Wentworth Miller) of " Prison Break." He's just too identifiable with that ink all over his body.