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Debra Messing's 'Smash' Return to TV: One of the most talked about new shows in NBC's lineup is the comedy/musical Smash, which brings Debra Messing back to TV as a character who writes lyrics for Broadway musicals.

If you can recall when MTV actually played music videos, chances are you remember the antics of comedian Pauly Shore.

That phrase is a favorite for the 43-year-old comic, former MTV VJ and all-around jester of the slacker/stoner era, who is in Fresno for two stand-up shows at Starline on Friday night.

Pauly Shore made a name for himself in the '90s with comedies including Encino Man and Son in Law , but don't expect the base humor that had people cracking up 20 years ago to be the same Shore delivers when he plays Zanies on Thursday through Sunday.

But more than likely, Spurs forward DeJuan probably is merely glad he remembered to pack a few prized DVDs before leaving Pittsburgh for the wilds of playing for BC Krasnye Krylya Samara in Russia during the lockout.