READING YOUR MIND: Even after 125 years, the continuing interest in Sherlock Holmes and his hyper-observant abilities has spawned many copycats in modern television series.

CBS has done well with Patrick Jane in "The Mentalist," which is now in its fourth season. Fox had Dr. Cal Lightman but then canned "Lie to Me" in 2011 after three seasons.

But the recent small-screen trend didn't start with the big broadcast networks; it was a smaller player, USA, that encouraged the trend's development with its hit series "Psych."

And the cabler is proving that its show about using applied psychology to solve crimes is still a major contender. Viewership has been so consistently high that the network has renewed the series for a seventh season.

The news first broke via Facebook and Twitter when stars James Roday and Dule Hill made the announcement in an online video message. It was then confirmed by USA's co-presidents, Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.

"We are always trying to find ways to reward our 'Psych' brand ambassadors for their loyalty and passion, and social media plays a critical role in how we connect with the people who matter most: the fans," they said in a statement. "It was exciting to deliver this historic news to them first and before traditional media."

"Psych," which is the longest-running original program on the network, currently has more than two million Facebook fans, and its current season has proven to be the most popular in its five-year run. Season 6 will resume with new episodes on Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Known for his deadpan delivery, Shawn Spencer (played by Roday) uses his observation skills to help the Santa Barbara Police Department solve unusual crimes. The officers are so perplexed by his talents that they think he's psychic.

NEW SOAP HOME: Just after the sun sets on Llanview, several "One Life to Live" characters will find their way to Port Charles for "General Hospital."

Actually, the clever move by executives at ABC is better seen as a ploy to satisfy fans of the now-defunct soap opera and boost viewership for one of the few that remain in an ailing daytime-TV market.

It'll be one of the biggest crossover events in soap-opera history when Kassie DePaiva, Roger Howarth, Michael Easton and Kristen Alderson reprise their "OLTL" roles -- as Blair Cramer, Todd Manning, John McBain and Starr Manning, respectively -- and join the cast of "General Hospital."

The news broke in January, and the cast members began production with their new sudser at the end of the month.

"We have a very exciting story planned for the citizens of Port Charles, with Sonny Corinthos at the center of it. I am confident viewers and fans alike will be excited for the arrival of John, Starr, Blair and Todd," said executive producer Frank Valentini. "Incorporating characters from 'One Life to Live' (will) continue the legacy of the show as we weave them into 'General Hospital.'"

The network hasn't released a date that will mark the four stars' debut on "GH," but fans should expect it to come soon. This will allow for very little gap in the timeline of these characters' lives, since "OLTL" only left the airwaves on Jan. 13. How their shared histories will be blended with the story arcs on "GH" remains a mystery. When their "OLTL" plot lines wrapped up, Todd and Blair had declared their ever-lasting love for one another, John just learned that he had a son, and Starr was torn between the father of her child or her current boyfriend.

For both DePaiva and Howarth, this will be the third soap opera in which they've starred. Before "OLTL," DePaiva played Chelsea Reardon on "Guiding Light," while Howarth previously starred as Paul Ryan on "As the World Turns."

MEYER'S 'MEN': After testing the waters as a writer for "Robot Chicken," actor Breckin Meyer -- yes, the guy from 2000's "Road Trip" -- is taking a leap forward in his career behind the camera as the creator and writer of the new TBS series "Men at Work."

He'll have plenty of support in the form of top-notch on-screen talent, including Danny Masterson ("That '70s Show"), James Lesure ("Las Vegas"), Michael Cassidy ("The O.C.") and Adam Busch ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"). The show will serve as a reunion of sorts between Meyer and Amy Smart, who has also signed on for a role. She was Meyer's love interest in "Road Trip," and she's also done voice work on a few episodes of "Robot Chicken."

The network seems very optimistic that the new buddy comedy will be well received by its viewers, considering that it has already ordered 10 episodes.

"'Men at Work' is an extremely funny adult comedy that mines humor from the unique, occasionally wrong ways men behave and interact as they face the challenges of life in the 21st century," said TBS's Michael Wright. "We're thrilled to have these guys in our corner."

In the show, Masterson stars as Milo, who was recently dumped by his girlfriend. His three friends, who work with him at a magazine, decide to use the opportunity to help Milo get back into the dating scene, which leads to many misadventures and hilarious moments.

Meyer will also serve as one of the series' executive producers, alongside Jamie Tarses and Julia Franz. The pilot episode was directed by Mark Cendrowski, who has directed nearly all of the episodes of "The Big Bang Theory."

TBS has slated the premiere of "Men at Work" for this summer.