Shows You Should Be Watching...But Probably Aren't.

"Drop Dead Diva" on Lifetime. Take on Part "Legally Blonde", one part "Freaky Friday", and a dash of "Hairspray" and you get this delightfully funny dramedy.

Newcomer Brooke Elliott shines as a plus sized lawyer, Jane, who "died" and who's body is inhabited by a vapid self centered model, Deb, upon an untimely death. The body switch allows Deb to live through Jane's body all the while retaining Jane's heart and smarts. The snappy dialogue and hilarious supporting cast, including Margaret Cho, elevate "Drop Dead Diva" above the could've been cliché premise.

With this, and the upcoming season of the long awaited "Project Runway", Lifetime (Television for Women and Gay Men) may just become the new BRAVO.

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"Royal Pains" on USA. A medical drama for people who don't like medical dramas. Set not in a Hospital or ER, "Royal Pains" takes place in the Hamptons, after a disgraced and fired doctor (Mark Feuerstein) takes on the unlikely task of on call concierge doctor to the rich and famous. Supported by his brother (Paulo Costanzo from "Joey") and a smart and sassy Physician Assistant (Reshma Shetty) the medical cases they come upon week after week are intriguing and plausible.

The show is both funny and warm, and shows lots of promise.

So there you have it, two shows you should be watching, but probably aren't. Here's your wake up call.