Character Actor Steve Landesberg Dies

Best known for his role on "Barney Miller", longtime actor Steve Landesberg died at the age of 65.

Cause of death is not known.

More recently, Landesberg played a doctor in the 2008 hit movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

Landesberg appeared in dozens of TV shows, his quick comedic timing and bespectacled face easily recognizable. Recent credits included "Everybody Hates Chris," ''Just Jordan," ''That 70s Show" and "American Dad."

His most successful role was that of Arthur Dietrich on "Barney Miller, which was set in a New York City police station populated by the oddballs and eccentrics of the NYC police force.  It aired from 1975 to 1982.

Landesberg's Dietrich was noted for his endless knowledge and expertise on seemingly every obscure subject imaginable, which was coupled with a sometimes patronizing attitude. He once refused to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to a fellow officer, explaining he was an agnostic and wouldn't know who to thank.

In "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," he listened patiently as Marshall's former boyfriend described a sexual tryst, then revealed he was really a pediatrician.

Here's the "Sarah Marshall" trailer with Landesberg in it.

The Big Bang Theory Quotes from 'The Justice League Recombination'

They guys are entering a New Year's Eve costume contest, and they get everyone involved. Including Penny's boyfriend, Zack.  Here's the quotes:

Sheldon: Infinite Sheldon defeats all other cards.

Zack: That's what I like about science, there is no right answer.

Zack: I don't get it.

Leonard: A dolphin might.

Raj: And nobody drew a penis on his forehead.

Sheldon: Zack, I'm sorry you're stupid, have a Milk Dud.

Leonard: I might get punched, you really want to miss that?

Leonard: Hey Sheldon, you look like a praying mantis.

Zack: I haven't been to a comic book store in literally a million years.

Zack: Where are the Archie's?

Stuart: You guys chip in for a bodyguard?

Leonard: I have new boots this year, guaranteed to add three inches.

Leonard: You cant replace me with Zack.

Howard: Penny did.

Raj: I don't want to be Aquaman, he sucks!

Howard: They are under quarantine.

Howard: They were doing Jello shots out of Petri dishes that used to contain Yellow Fever.

Sheldon: This is how the Flash paces.

Zack: Look up in the sky, it's a bird, its a plane...I forget the rest.

Sheldon: It what universe is Wonder Woman blonde?

Zack: Penny, there is no "i" in Justice League.

Sheldon: Amazons tend to be very beefy gals.

Raj: A teeny tiny Dark Knight.

Sheldon: We have no choice but to switch to our Muppet Babies costumes.

Raj: Scooter is the Aquaman of the Muppet's.

Leonrd: We're going to win first prize just for showing up with a girl.

Penny: You make a cute Green Arrow.

Leonard: Green Lantern.

Howard: Superman probably isn't getting laid tonight.

Sheldon: I'm not going to say another word until you people settle down.

It's Computer vs. Human on 'Jeopardy'

A computer will compete against two of the most intelligent human contestants in Jeopardy history in three episode of the game show airing this February.

The computer program has already passed the test human contestants are required to take and has taken part in 50 games against past Jeopardy champions, although the results aren't being disclosed. "We’re thrilled that Jeopardy is considered a benchmark of ultimate knowledge," said the show's executive producer. The winner of the man versus machine matchup will get a $1 million prize.

Watson, the computer, is named after IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, it was built by a team of IBM scientists who set out to accomplish a grand challenge – build a computing system that rivals a human's ability to answer questions posed in natural language with speed, accuracy and confidence. The Jeopardy! format provides the ultimate challenge because the game's clues involve analyzing subtle meaning, irony, riddles, and other complexities in which humans excel and computers traditionally do not.

The Amazing Race Season Finale 'Hi. I’m Sorry. I’m in a Race’

It's down to the final three teams for the final leg of this season's Amazing Race.  Two all-girl teams remain racing, so we could have the first all-girl winner crowned tonight.

All we know at this point is the teams will be in Southern California, competing in the final leg for a shot at the million-dollar prize.  We also have been tipped off that there will be a special appearance by a famous game show host.

It will air tonight after 60 Minutes.

Update on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 9:39PM by Rick C.Limpert

Nat and Kat win the $1 Million and The Amazing Race.

Modern Family Quotes from "Dance Dance Revelation"

Claire and Gloria help plan a school dance, and Lily likes to bite, much to Mitchell and Cam's dismay. As a bonus, Jay and Phil take their sons to the mall.

Claire: I don't think Phil is a pocket-square kind of guy.

Mitchell You wouldn't believe how some of the parents dress their kids.

Phil: Let's go, Incredible Hulk.

Cam: Let's blame the gay dads!

Phil: I want you to know there is more to being a man than shopping for fancy outfits.

Claire: I already have a husband who doesn't fix lights.

Cam: She bit me. It like Twilight back here!

Luke: Here's something I learned about mannequins, they don't have a wiener.

Cam: She's not biting, she's teething.

Cam: I'm not the one who uses his teeth like a multi-tool.

Claire: What, we needed chairs.

Manny: At this rate, I'm going to miss the first dance, at my wedding.

Phil: Oasis for men, men, men, men, men, men, men.

Jay: I'm tough.

Phil: You know skipping burns more calories than running.

Mitchell: You know she didn't fight in Vietnam.

Cam: I waterboarded my daughter!

Cam: As a side note, private parts are private.

Claire: Luke, are you wearing cologne?

Luke: No, Dad attacked the perfume guy.

Claire: It's all about Gloria, Gloria, Gloria!

Claire: You still my thunder with your tight dresses and you great ideas.

Gloria: Your thunder is your thunder, and my thunder is my thunder.

Phil: Hopefully you don't raise a serial killer.

Cam:  Apparently some maniac at the mall went crazy and attacked him with Oasis.