CATEGORY: MEET THE PRESS

In: Tom Brokaw

The veteran newsman is the logical choice to take over for Russert – to the election and beyond.

Out: Keith Olbermann

The MSBNC firecracker wisely admitted he wasn’t qualified to fill Russert’s shoes.

CATEGORY: SHONDA’S GIRLS

In: Kate Walsh

Charming and gracious, Walsh’s talent impressed Shonda Rhimes and the Grey’s creator gave her her own show.

Out: Katherine Heigl

Dissing the writers on “Grey’s Anatomy” was a bone-headed maneuver. Rhimes should force Heigl to eat humble pie.

SHOWS

IN: Cable dramas

People can’t wait for the return for “Mad Men,” “The Closer” and “Burn Notice.”

OUT: Reality TV

“The Singing Office,” “I Survived A Japanese Game Show” and “Hurl!”: a dreadful summer.