George Carlin's passing Sunday night serves as a sad footnote in the reality that times are changing.

He's 74, he stands 5-feet 6-inches tall and has entertained millions inside their living rooms, sometimes on his knees.

For fans of TV, this winter was far harsher than most - and not just because of the snow. The Writers Guild of America strike meant that instead of a weekly helping of the latest misadventures in TV land, viewers were force-fed reruns and reality shows.

In honor of the return of TV shows after the writer's strike, we've predicted their fates. Read on to see how your predictions compare with those of the features desk.

If five years ago a person predicted that one of the most politically relevant shows on TV would be a science fiction series that was a remake of the epitome of '70s cheesiness, they would have been called crazy.

It's hard to think of MTV as breaking any type of new musical ground.

Elizabeth Berkley isn't new to cult status.

Still quoted for her early '90s TV show "Saved by the Bell," and renown for her risqué leading role in "Showgirls," Berkley's cheesy acting job led the 1995 film to be one of MGM's top 20 all-time bestsellers.

Tina Fey is the every woman.

It's not the famed "30 Rock" star's sharp wit, honed comedic skills or affable demeanor that lure legions of people to her.

Rainn Wilson and Greg Daniels talk about "The Office."

If you're an avid follower of YouTube.com, you've probably already seen the work of sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U'Know.