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10 This week's Feature By Andrew Warren TV Media Since 1887, London's Apple's gain. Scotland Yard has known that any crime, no matter how bizarre or seemingly unsolvable, could be cracked by one leg- endary detective. Well, London's loss is the Big take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes has shown that his uncanny skills of deduction are just as useful to the NYPD as they are to the London bobbies. Airing on Thursday nights, "Elementary" gives a contem- porary and American twist to the classic crime fighter. This mix of old and new seems to have resonated with audiences: on Oct. 23, the network picked up the rookie detective drama for a full season. A young Sherlock Holmes, played by English actor Jonny Lee Miller, has been sent to live in New York City by his wealthy father in order to get the best treatment possible for his drug addictions. Having done con- sulting work for Scotland Yard, With "Elementary," CBS's new where his uncanny knack for solving crimes was put to good use, Holmes is able to land a similar agreement with the NYPD. But, of course, the iconic detective needs his partner, the capable Watson. In a gender- bending twist on the character, Holmes' sidekick is played by Lucy Liu. Dr. Joan Watson was a successful surgeon until, three years ago, she lost a patient — and her job. Now helping recov- ering addicts, she's been forced upon an unwilling Holmes as his sober companion, tagging along at his side and providing a stable foundation on which to ground his eccentricities. It was with some trepidation that some Sherlock Holmes fans (and there are plenty of them) went into the first episode of "Elementary." With a womanly Watson in the picture, the fear was that romantic tension between her and Holmes would be impossible for the writers and producers to resist, ruining what was, in the eyes of the fans, a classic relationship between two men. Luckily for the Holmes-lovers, it hasn't turned out that way. GENTLE HEALING WITH YOGA DONNA MIKESELL YOGA INSTRUCTOR 35 years experience Classes in Delphi, Logansport, Brookston & Monticello 574-943-3496 yogalady1@hotmail.com TV ENCORE Watson and Holmes at home on CBS Laughs Late Conan: Conan O'Brien Due to the tough economy, two of the world's biggest publishing houses have decided to merge and become one. In fact, they're only going to publish one book this year: "50 Shades of Harry Potter." Apple is having its problems. The executive responsible for their failed maps was fired yesterday — but he still can't find his way out of the building. It was announced today that there will be a new Star Wars movie in 2015. By then, Harrison Ford will be old enough to play Yoda! The Tonight Show: Jay Leno It's now reported that Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to star in another Conan movie. In this one, Conan has a son with the woman who cleans his castle. Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu star in "Elementary" Despite the shift in gender, Watson and Holmes' bromance is alive and well, with nary a romantic spark in sight. Perhaps it's no surprise that "Elementary" has resonated with audiences. The classic pair- ing of Holmes and Watson seems to be going through a revival these days, starting with the hugely successful big-screen adaptation "Sherlock Holmes" in 2009. Staring Robert Downey Jr. (2008's "Iron Man") as the titular detective and Jude Law (1997's "Gattaca") as Dr. Watson, the film was a smash- ing success. After amassing well over $500 million worldwide, it was followed in 2011 by the equally successful "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows." And "Elementary" isn't even the only modern take on the legendary sleuth's story. In 2010, Britain's BBC broadcast the first series of "Sherlock," with Benedict Cumberbatch (2011's "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy") in the role as Holmes and Martin Freeman (2005's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy") as his sidekick Watson. "Sherlock" has been a big hit for both BBC and PBS, which has been airing the episodes on this side of the pond. els, short stories and serials written by Sir Doyle, there's cer- tainly a wealth of subject mat- ter to draw from. That said, without a team of strong actors to bring the rich characters to life, even the greatest of detec- tives could be stymied. Miller's presence on the TV screen has been growing recent- ly, after years of success in the movies. His breakout role was in 1995's "Hackers" alongside his former wife Angelina Jolie, fol- lowed in 1996 by the runaway hit "Trainspotting" with Ewan McGregor. On the small screen, he played the lead character in ABC's "Eli Stone," which ran from 2008 to 2009, and was the main villain in Showtime's hit "Dexter's" fifth season in 2010. For many viewers, Liu will need no introduction. The tal- ented actress became some- thing of a household name while one of the stars of "Ally McBeal" from 1998 to 2002. Since then, she's divided her time between both the big and small screens, notable staring as the villainous O-Ren Ishii in 2003's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" and as the voice of Viper in "Kung Fu Panda" (2008) and its sequel "Kung Fu Panda 2" (2011). With literally dozens of nov- Donald Trump has been fired from managing the upscale condominium in New York City known as "Trump Place." The condominium board fired him. Finally a job loss Obama can be happy about! Republicans are accusing the White House of successfully engineering a massive coverup of the Libyan attack. But, on the plus side, it's the first time in four years Republicans have given credit to Obama for doing anything successfully. The Late Show: David Letterman Are you excited about Halloween? People go out pretending to be something they're not, looking for handouts. It's like running for president! You know who is celebrating a birthday? Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He'll be 55 years old on Sunday. The United States has put severe sanctions on his cake. Well, we have an audience back. Even before hurricane Sandy, I always thought that it took a great deal of courage for people to sit through this show.