Today's do-it-yourself television trend is one thing, but PBS's "This Old House" takes renovation to a whole other level. The classic series, which has been on the air since 1979, is itself historic in television terms. However,  the "This Old House" team gets a true taste of American history this season, as it takes on the 18th-century Nathaniel Page homestead beginning Thursday, Oct. 6, on PBS.

EDDIE'S READY: He's been a donkey, he's been a Little Rascal, and he's been an obese scientist and his trim counterpart. Now, he'll be a host.

Comedian Eddie Murphy will use his many personalities and impressions when he takes the stage at Kodak Theater to host the 84th Academy Awards.

Sheldon, Charlotte, Cooper, Addison, Sam, Violet and Pete: the gang's all here when "Private Practice" returns with the Season 5 on Thursday, Sept. 29, on ABC. Our favorite doctors pick up right where they left off -- and where they left us hanging -- as Oceanside Wellness Centre closes its doors and a new practice opens.

HE WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' HER: It has been 26 years, and many thought it would never happen.

But on Oct. 1, rock legend Gene Simmons will tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend Shannon Tweed. The former Kiss frontman had often dismissed the idea of marriage, insisting that it wasn't necessary for the couple to be married in order for them to be happy.

The chips are down and the stakes are high for the ladies of Wisteria Lane. A murder, a cover up and a sexy new neighbor have the gal pals all in a tizzy, making for a season like none before. Sadly for fans, Sunday, Sept. 25, marks the beginning of the end for ABC's "Desperate Housewives."

Spring may be the season of renewal, but autumn brings many changes as well, especially in television. This fall, TV fans are bracing for a real doozey as one of the industry's most popular sitcoms brings in a new star.

Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer in "Two and a Half Men"

LOVIN' LATE NIGHT: Who says you can't go home again? Funnyman and late-night host Jimmy Fallon left sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" back in 2004 so he could focus on movies, but he has never forgotten the series that gave him his big break. And on Dec. 17, Fallon will return to the "SNL" stage for his first -- but hopefully not his last -- stint as host.

Romantic comedy, science fiction, animation -- there's something for everyone in the Fox fall lineup. And the on-screen talent is so great, you won't want to leave the couch. In addition to a slew of new programming, Fox will bring back a pile of favorites, including "Glee," "Raising Hope" and "Cops," which began Season 24 a couple of weeks back. New programming kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 20, with "New Girl."

Fairy tales all have happy endings, where the prince whisks the beautiful young girl to his castle and they live happily ever after with ne'er a problem or conflict.

Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn star in "Free Agents"

But what if the prince turned out to be a jerk, or the young girl was unfaithful? What if the castle burned down or the prince lost his job?

KARA'S RAZZLE DAZZLE: Former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi may have had a bit of her thunder stolen by her panel replacements, but that isn't stopping the musician from being in the limelight.