Thursday Night TV Recap: Lost, The Office, 30 Rock

Lost - Ben = Boring. I knew this was coming. After many fine episodes packed with action and intrigue, the writers felt the need to go back to their old tricks and make sure the romance angle was not forgotten.

So we were forced to watch many, many extreme close-ups of Future Jack and his lady love, Ol’ Rabbit-Teeth Kate hash out their uncertain feelings for each other. Zzzzzz. To add to the been-there-seen-that plot clogs, the Jack daddy issue thingie was resurrected once again. Ugh.

The Office: In startling news, it was revealed Darryl was not only a member of The Crypts and The Bloods, but also a member of The Warriors and the Newsies. Line of the night, Michael shushing Pam and her awful glasses: “…it’s just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.” Creed also scored big: “A lot of jazz cats are blind, but they can play piano like nobody’s business. I’d like to put a piano in front of Pam and see what happens. [Pause] I’d also like to see her topless.”

I know many of you have said Pam is not looking good this season, a little too frumpy and lumpy. True, but remember fellas, the poor gal is still recuperating from a major back injury. Jenna Fischer took a spill down some stairs a while back and had some serious injuries. Once fully healed, I’m sure she’ll starve herself like every good Hollywood actress and will be swapping clothes with Calista F. in no time.

30 Rock: Always good to see Floyd and a nice peek at the 12th Floor. Lines of the night:

Floyd asks Liz to go to “the barbecue restaurant you puked at last time,” Liz responds, “You have to be more specific.”

Jenna: “A drinking contest? What am I, 12 and at my boyfriend’s frat party?”

Eli Stone: Still a major douche.

Tags: 30 Rock • Lost • Newsies • Pam • The Office • The Warriors