Hi Folks, First, of all thanks for all the feedback on the Molly Shattuck Secret Millionaire interview.

They speak profoundly to what's happening in the nation today with the economy on the brink, major corporations crashing and so many people feeling such deep pain. At any rate, they certainly give lie to the idea of prime-time TV only as escapist fare -- even reality TV.

Some of them could not be published because of potential libel, and I am sorry for that, because the anger expressed in those comments matters.

The main reason for this post is to apologize for not getting the comments published sooner. I got hit by a virus Tuesday at midnight right after posting the Shattuck interview, and I am first getting back on my feet now. I have not been that sick in years.

But I should have made arrangements to have your comments posted by someone else while I was out. I know how frustrating it is to write a heartfelt comment, as many of these are, and then not see it published. I apologize and promise it won't happen again. I will have a backup plan in place.

It will take me a few days to get back in fighting shape, but I will be posting again every day soon, so please, stay tuned. I have a Top 10 list of TV news performers on the way, and maybe a Hall of Shame for those in the business who behaved badly in election coverage. I am taking nominations.

And Z on TV is going to be all over TV and inauguration. Most of it will experience that historic event through our TVs, not in person, and I am going to slice and dice every bit of it with your help.

Again thanks, and keep the comments coming.