Joan Rivers (right) talks to brothers David Z (from left), Paulie Z and Joey Cassata in "Z Rock" a partly scripted reality show on IFC. (AP/IFC)

After more than 40-plus years in show business, Joan Rivers is embarking on a first: a regular role on a weekly sitcom.

So what's taken her so long to do this?

''I've never been asked,'' says the legendary comedian. ''Never. Spell it out. 'N' is for 'never.' 'E' is for 'ever.' Never been asked. I am the only person in America who has not been asked to act in a series. If you wait for them to ask, it will never happen.''

Chicago bride Elizabeth Roach looks like she's going to "Say Yes to the Dress" in next week's episode.

TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," now in its second season, helps brides-to-be find their perfect wedding dress. Next Friday, Aug.29, at 9 p.m., the bride doing the hunting will be Chicago's Elizabeth Roach.

Even though Georgia is still excitable, the 6-year-old pit bull has progressed a lot after her arrival at the no-kill animal shelter north of Kanab, Utah, following her rescue from former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's dog-fighting operation.

And Georgia is not only learning social skills -- she's on the brink of stardom.

The dog, along with three other rescued pits, will be featured in a multi-part series airing on National Geographic Channel starting with a two-hour premiere Sept. 5.

Barry Switzer, legendary coach for the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys football teams, will guest star in Monday's episode of TNT's acclaimed "Saving Grace," starring Holly Hunter. Here's a sneak peek:

So we checked today with the network -- Thursday night's finale of "My Boys" is still being hawked officially as a SEASON finale, not a series finale. We worry, simply because while we love the spunky, Chicago-centered comedy (and not just because the lead character is a Sun-Times sportswriter), we just don't see it getting enough love out there.

But here's a clip of the finale, after the jump...