Going from one of several writers for a television show to a producer is a big step to take. However, Bruin alumna Caroline Williams has done just that after moving from her seat in the writers’ room of the hit comedy “The Office” to now producer of her very own show, “Miss Guided.”

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Elizabeth Berkley, known for her role as “Jessie Spano” on the popular TV series “Saved By the Bell,” says her new dance show is a step above the rest.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It’s official: “The Hills” has finally jumped the shark. We’ve watched Lauren, Heidi, Audrina and Whitney’s sordid affairs for a couple of years now, and until now, it was so far, so good. Following Lauren’s adventures after “Laguna Beach” seemed like a good idea at the time, but as each season passed, “The Hills” has just kept on getting more ludicrous.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — “I Know My Kid’s a Star,” VH1’s new reality show, pits parent-child teams against each other for a chance at $50,000, which the kid will doubtlessly need to use for future therapy.

FULLERTON, Calif. — XOXO, “Gossip Girl” fans. The top story on the “Gossip Girl” home page is the thunderous welcome West Coast fans gave the creative team and cast of “Gossip Girl” at this year’s Paley Fest ‘08.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — After Aziz Ansari became the comic of the indie-music world when he starred in the Internet video “Clell Tickle,” “Human Giant” looked like a great call — a show capitalizing on indie culture and eliciting the help of two other fine sketch comedians, Rob Huebel (”Late Night with Conan O’Brien”) and Paul Scheer (”Best Week Ever”). More than anything else, though, the show appeared to be a college music-flavored jolt of energy to MTV’s lineup of Hollywood drama shows and programs about everything from the joys of choosing a date to dating a mom.