What better way to grieve the passing of Sherman Hemsley than to revel in some of his finest work? Here's how you can get your Hemsley fix this week.

First off, TV One airs "The Jeffersons" and "Amen" each weekday morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. But on Friday, TV One will replace their scheduled "Good Times" marathon with "The Jeffersons" from 8 p.m. to midnight. That marathon will feature the series premiere, "A Friend in Need," and other classic episodes for the George Jefferson character ("George's First Vacation," "Movin' on Down," "Louise Suspects," "George the Philanthropist," "Once a Friend," "The Ones You Love," and "The List").

Click below for more marathons.

Viacom pulled their channels from DirecTV early this morning, after a long  dispute over how much the satellite company would pay for Viacom programming.

No Viacom means no MTV (Snooki!), no Comedy Central (Jon Stewart!), and no Nickelodeon (Spongebob!).

Other missing channels include BET, CMT, TV Land, Spike, and Logo. For now, Viacom has replaced the channels with channels offering similar content.

About 20 million households are affected by the blackout.

These feuds aren't unusual, but they are often worked out at the last minute. The New York Times story linked above says that Michael Nathanson, a media analyst for Nomura, has told investors that he and his colleagues wouldn't be surprised if the blackout lasted for one to four weeks. Yikes.

There are already some marathons planned to honor Andy Griffith's work. We'll update this post as we learn of others.

-TV Land will run blocks of "The Andy Griffith Show" episodes starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. and going until 1 p.m. Then on Saturday and Sunday (July 7 and 8), episodes will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. TV Land airs on channels 54 and 216 on Time Warner Cable; on 304 on DirecTV; 106 on Dish; and 138 and 1138 on AT&T U-Verse.

-The Hallmark Movie Channel (not to be confused with the regular Hallmark Channel) had already planned a "Matlock" marathon for July 4. It begins at 6 a.m. tomorrow and runs until 8 a.m. on Thursday. Hallmark Movie Channels airs on 624 and 1624 on Time Warner Cable, 560 on DirecTV, and 187 on Dish.

-WRAL2 will run a two-day marathon of "The Andy Griffith Show" (classic black & white episodes only!) on Saturday from 1 p.m to 1 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. WRAL2 is available over the air at channel 5.2. On Time Warner Cable, you can see it on digital channel 106. Not available on satellite.

-Turner Classic Movies will air Griffith's most memorable motion pictures on July 18. Elia Kazan's "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) will air at 9 p.m.; "No Time For Sergeants" (1958) will air at 10:15 p.m.; "Hearts of the West" (1975) will air at 12:30 a.m.; and "Onionhead" (1958) will air at 2:15 a.m. TCM airs on channels 67, 621, and 1621 on Time Warner Cable; 256 and 1256 on DirecTV; 132 on Dish; and 790 and 1790 on AT&T U-Verse.

TV Land is quickly becoming the place for gentle adult humor. Its comedies don't break new ground, but they make you chuckle. And they feature entertainers that you enjoy inviting into your home.

"The Soul Man"  (10 tonight, TV Land) doesn't change that formula. It's not particularly funny but stars people who embody funny even when the lines aren't sharp. You'll probably smile, in spite of yourself.

Cedric "The Entertainer" stars as Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an award-winning R&B star who gets the calling (from the Lord) and moves his family back to St. Louis to become a pastor, taking the post over for his pastor father (John Beasley). His wife Lolli, (Niecy Nash) is a busty firecracker who loves her man but may be too showy for her husband's Midwestern congregation.

There's likely no middle ground here. The following words will either strike joy or dread in your heart: Fran Drescher is returning to television.

Count me in the joy camp. (I maintain that 'The Nanny' was a solidly funny sitcom that was not only underrated during its heyday, but one that still holds up nearly 20 years since its 1993 premiere.)

Drescher's new TV Land sitcom, 'Happily Divorced,' is about a couple happily married for 18 years until the husband suddenly comes out as gay. The two divorce but remain good friends -- roommates even -- and hilarity ensues. This is where we can link back to 'The Nanny,' which Drescher made with her then-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, to whom she was married for 21 years. After their amicable divorce in 1999, Jacobson told Drescher that he was gay, and the two have remained close friends.

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - Winter is coming. In the premiere of this 10-episode adaptation of author George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" medieval fantasies, King Robert Baratheon (Mark Addy) journeys north to offer Lord Ned Stark (Sean Bean, right) an important position in his court after the death of a trusted mentor. Meanwhile, the exiled Prince Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd) uses his sister, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), as a pawn in his plot to return to power. If you need some help, here's a background primer from Salon.com (but beware of spoilers).

TV Land Awards (9pm, TV Land) - In the ninth annual ceremony, Regis Philbin receives the Legend Award, 'Facts of Life' gets the Pop Culture Award, and 'The Cosby Show' is presented with the Impact Award. Also, the cast of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' is feted with the 35th Anniversary Award.

Upstairs Downstairs (9pm, UNC-TV) - In part two of three, Hallam's diplomatic skills are tested by Lady Agnes and Maud, whose relationship has yet to thaw. Meanwhile, a Jewish-German refugee (Helen Bradbury) is hired as a maid, and Lady Persie falls under the sway of a British fascist politician. Last week's premiere episode was the highest rated Masterpiece installment in PBS history.

Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (9pm, USA) - This 'Burn Notice' prequel movie recounts how Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell) uncovers deep levels of deception while working on a military mission in Colombia. His discoveries prompt him to reconsider his career. Directed by 'Burn Notice' star Jeffrey Donovan.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - The teams must create and present a 20-minute cooking demonstration for a steak company. Problems include a project manager who doesn't eat meat, an overworked team member, and a heated boardroom exchange. Plus, there's all those crazy people being manipulated by an Oompa Loompa puppet master.

Audrina (9pm, VH1) - In the opener of a new reality series that follows former 'Hills' star Audrina Patridge, a Audrina goes to Palm Springs for a bikini calendar shoot.

Saddle Ranch (9:30pm, VH1) - Another new reality series, this time about a group of young people working at a restaurant on the Sunset Strip while waiting for their big break in show business.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Nora decides to follow her heart with Brody, even though it's not a popular decision among her kids. Also, Sarah and Luc considering adding to their family.

Reality shows have become the comeback vehicle, the extra income for a certain level of actor (B or fading).

Yet, typically that's not acknowledged. Everyone involved acts like the shows are a gift to fans, letting them in to a private life we yearn to know more about.

Not "Harry Loves Lisa" (TV Land, 10 tonight). In the show, starring acting couple Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna, they make it clear right away that they need work. Hamlin put his career aside, while Rinna's star was rising, to raise their two lovely little girls. But now, at (a really good-looking) 58, he's ready to return to a regular gig. Indeed, they both need a second chance.

"The Andy Griffith Show," arguably the greatest television sitcom of all time, is approaching the 50th anniversary of its 1960 debut. And what's remarkable is that in the fifty years since the show premiered, the Mayberry classic has never been off the air in this country -- and the comedy still holds up. The episodes (at least the black & white ones) are every bit as funny now as they were then.

Keep reading to learn about special "Andy Griffith Show" programming and how you can vote for your favorite episodes.

Expect plenty of laughs when American Film Institute gives its Life Achievement Award to Tony and Academy Award-winning director Mike Nichols tonight on TV Land.

Even though Nichols (at left with wife Diane Sawyer) has directed some of the most amazing dramatic movies of our time, he's also a very funny guy and he has funny friends. That always makes for great television. Tonight's show was filmed earlier this month, and some of the highlights are Robin Williams hilarious opening monologue, Eric Idle's song tribute, and Kevin Spacey's great Jack Nicholson impression. Not to mention a weird bit from Nicholson, who rushed in late after attending a Lakers playoff game ("Even oysters have enemies," Jack cryptically tells Mike).

TV Land is giving The Tanned One his own reality show (but they're trying to fancy it up by calling it a "docu-soap").

The show will follow actor George Hamilton and his oldest son and roommate Ashley Hamilton, as they try to grow up when Ashley's 10-year-old son George Thomas moves in with them.

That's right -- it's a real life "Two and a Half Men."