Watching "Men At Work" (10 tonight, TBS) made me think about TNT's "Men of a Certain Age," a show I adored.

But I wasn't thinking fondly. I was thinking how "Men of a Certain Age" was funny and nuanced and sophisticated and had grown men in it. "Men At Work" however, wasn't all that funny, is as subtle as a hammer to the head, and while the men involved are grown, they act like overgrown kids.

The manchildren in question work at a magazine; Milo (Danny Masterson) has been dumped and his friends are trying to help him get his groove back. There's Gibbs, (James Lesure), a photographer and ladies man; Tyler (Michael Cassidy), a somewhat more refined features writer; and Neal (Adam Busch), their nerdy friend with a girlfriend.

Fans bemoaning the cancellation of TNT's excellent but low-rated "Men of a Certain Age" have started an email campaign via their Save Men of a Certain Age Facebook page, to beg AMC president Charlie Collier to consider moving the show to his network.

AMC doesn't appear to be interested. Their disappointing (but understandable) response to the email campaign:

Thank you for thinking of AMC with the recent TNT cancellation of “Men of a Certain Age.”  We share in your passion for quality storytelling, as exemplified by our commitment to series such as “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Killing,” “The Walking Dead,” and our upcoming western, “Hell on Wheels.”
 
Unfortunately our original programming slate is already committed to the above projects, but we love that you'd consider AMC a good home for this quality series.

At least, that is the statement being sent to folks who email Collier. The response comes not from Collier, but from AMC Viewer Services.

No Happiness at Warm TV!

Looks like TNT has canceled the low-rated but excellent drama, "Men of a Certain Age." The show starred Andre Braugher, Ray Romano, and Scott Bakula. TNT called the decision "extremely difficult." Whatever.

At least in the final episode, it felt like there was a little closure for the characters, with things finally (maybe) looking up for each of them. We'll cling to that.

Here's the full story on the sad cancelation.

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - The team visits a home in North Carolina, where the residents claim something malevolent may be attached to one of their possessions.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - Hooray! Season 5 opens with Jeff Lewis' business booming and changing. Added to the team this year is Gage Edward, Jeff's new head of business affairs who is also Jeff's boyfriend. Tonight, Gage schedules a speaking engagement for Jeff in San Francisco, but troubles mar the trip.

Lost Kennedy Home Movies (9pm, History) - Home movies of the children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy include JFK's last weekend with Caroline and John Jr., two weeks before his assassination in Dallas.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani works with a news anchor whose career is in jeopardy following an on-air gaffe. Elsewhere, Matt refuses to clear T.K. to play in a game, and Lindsay dates a guy who seems too perfect.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - In the finale of this really strong second season, Joe tees off toward his golfing dreams when his moment in the "senior tour pre-qualifier" arrives. Elsewhere, Owen and his father have a crucial discussion about the future of the car dealership, and Terry discovers a new passion.

Love in the Wild (10pm, NBC) - The couples make their way through a maze of hanging bridges, caves (with bats!) and rope-swinging challenges. The outing forces one contestant to face his fears (bats?), while some couples grow closer.

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The final four singers are unveiled in a results show.

Franklin & Bash (9pm, TNT) - It saddens me that Harry Hamlin ("LA Law") is guest starring on a show about lawyers and that show is "Franklin & Bash."

Life on a Wire (10pm, Discovery) - A sneak peek at a new limited series commissioned by Discovery that profiles highwire walker Nik Wallenda and his incredible family.

Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief (10pm, ABC) - The first of a five-part series from the producers of "Nightline" on spirituality and ESP opens by exploring possible extrasensory links between identical twins that are said to enable them to share emotions and physical sensations when they're not together. Juju Chang reports.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Joe's friendship with bookie Manfro becomes more twisted and tangled. Also, Owen plants hidden cameras in the dealership to observe the behavior of his sales team, and Terry's date night goes off course.

Rocco's Dinner Party (10pm, Bravo) - Three chefs compete to serve a themed meal for Rocco's mystery guest, described as a "well traveled culinarian" (Anthony Bourdain?). Other guests include D.L. Hughley, Mary Alice Stephenson, Bebel Gilberto, Gilles Mendel, and Cindi Levine.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The Top 20 dancers perform. Our SYTYCD correspondent Lenni G will start recapping for us tomorrow, so check back here the day after shows air for that.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - In the Season 3 finale, the chefs must prepare a four course feast based on inspiration and self-reflection. They must also recreate a past dish that resulted in their worst culinary review, then serve it to the critics who originally panned them. Los Angeles chef Mary Sue Milliken (left, with host Curtis Stone) is one of the finalists.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Owen stops up to the plate to oversee the dealership's softball team, and Joe's father (Robert Loggia) pays a visit, with his new girlfriend.

Hollywood Treasure (10pm, Syfy) - Actress Debbie Reynolds wants to put her collection of props and costumes up for bid, and an item that may have come from "2001: A Space Odyssey" is examined. The 10:30 episode features props from "Batman REturns," "Camelot," "Star Trek," and "The Patriot."

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - The second part of the second season resumes with the women hunting for fugitive Elka in Amish country, where Victoria grows uncharacteristically comfortable. Amy Sedaris has a brief guest role as the wife of the Ohio governor.

Happily Divorced (10:30, TV Land) - In the pilot of a new sitcom based on actual events in Fran Drescher's life, a couple faces the end of their 18-year marriage when the husband reveals he's gay, but due to financial difficulties, they must continue to live together. Here's our review.

Rocco's Dinner Party (11pm, Bravo) - After the 'Top Chef Masters' finale, a new show in which promising chefs square off by crafting themed dinner parties for chef Rocco DiSpirito and his celebrity friends. Tonight, a Prohibition-era theme. Rocco's guests include chef Marcus Samuelsson, actor Bryan Batt, actress Christina Ebersole, TV personality Kelly Choi, and critic Bill McCuddy. Our review.

CMT Music Awards (8pm, CMT) - "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery will be a presenter on tonight's award show, which is hosted by Kid Rock. Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Sugarland, and Lady Antebellum are scheduled to perform.

Minute to Win It/America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - This is happening all night long. 'Minute' starts at 8pm and then two hours of 'AGT.'

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Contestants go to Las Vegas for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20.

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - The second episode of a new show in which a team of paranormal "experts" visit locations to determine the source of a haunting -- which is sometimes, according to them, an inanimate object that spirits affix to. So yes, that creepy clown cookie jar you got from your grandmother? It might actually be haunted.

20/20 (10pm, ABC) - On a night when the only new content on the major broadcast networks is reality programming, ABC explores the popularity and profitability of reality television in America. Since they're talking about making lots of money, expect lots of discussion of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' (right).

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Joe does a favor for his ailing bookie, Manfro, and Terry faces up to the end of his romance with Erin. Great episode.

Locked Up Abroad (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - Mobster turned informant Henry Hill, who was portrayed by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas," shares his story.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The third and fourth round of auditions.

Great Performances at the Met: Nixon in China (9pm, UNC-TV) - Composer John Adams conducts the Met premiere of his acclaimed opera, "Nixon in China," about the 37th president's historic 1972 visit to the communist country. Baritone James Maddalena stars as Richard Nixon, with Janis Kelly as Pat Nixon and Richard Paul Fink as Henry Kissinger.

Franklin & Bash (9pm, TNT) - A new legal dramedy from TNT about a couple of low-rent, wise-cracking lawyers (Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar) who go corporate. Here's our review.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - A strong new season premieres with a shakeup in Terry and Erin's relationship (and Terry turning 50), and Owen receiving an interesting offer from a competing dealership.

The World According to Paris (10pm, Oxygen) - A new reality series documenting the glitzy life of heiress Paris Hilton. This is not an endorsement.

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - NBC has a mini-marathon of "Chuck" episodes tonight, starting at 8pm with the Season 4 opener, "Chuck Versus the Anniversary." Also tonight, "Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror" and "Chuck Versus the First Flight" (which co-stars Linda Hamilton and Timothy Dalton, right).

True Blood (8pm, HBO) - Speaking of marathons, HBO is going to show the entire Season 3 over four nights this week, starting tonight at 8pm and ending December 30. The absolute greatest reason to watch this? Russell Edgington, The Vampire King of Mississippi.

Pawn Stars (8pm, History) - Four episodes of the Las Vegas pawn shop reality show air tonight, running from 8pm to 9pm and 10pm to 11pm (a new episode of "American Pickers" airs in between).

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - In the conclusion to last week's two-parter, the squad continues to investigate on Christmas day when a blood feud involving immigrants from Kosovo precipitates more violence. Also, Brenda's visiting parents are the victims of crime when their RV full of Christmas gifts is robbed.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - As Joe (Ray Romano) begins to finalize his divorce, he discovers some curious information about his teenage daughter. Penelope Ann Miller guest stars.

The Sing-Off (8pm, NBC) - The  two-hour finale (featuring judge Ben Folds) reveals the winning group and also features some surprise performances.

Million Dollar Money Drop (8pm, Fox) - The series debut of a game show in which contestants first receive $1 million in cash, then must answer seven questions correctly to keep the money from dropping down a chute. Hosted by Kevin Pollak.

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - In part one of a two-part episode, the team's holiday plans are potentially ruined when a long-standing feud results in a stabbing on Christmas Eve and the death of a patriarch. Brenda is especially irritated, as her parents have arrived bearing special news.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Joe dates two women at the same time and is at odds with how to handle the situation, and Owen tries to stop his father from undermining his authority at the dealership.

Perfect Couples (10:00pm, NBC) - NBC moved up the premiere date of his new sitcom pilot to cash in on the popularity of "The Sing-Off." The series follows the experiences of three couples trying to figure out what makes the perfect relationship.

Black Ops Brothers: Howe & Howe Tech (10pm, Discovery) - A Ripsaw demonstration for the Army is a success, and a firefighting robot is almost broken ahead of a test for a fire department.