Los Angeles - A 24-year-old Chicago man faces felony copyright infringement charges for posting several episodes of the Fox TV series "24" on the Internet before their broadcast premieres, the Associated Press reported.

As just about everyone knows, the season premiere of the best show on television kicked off for two nights straight on last night and Sunday night with the first four episodes.  Serial dramas are hot right now, but having mixed success as a recent article in USAToday noted.  "24" remains the gold standard in those dramas.  For those unfamiliar with the show, it follows the adventures of a secret agent, Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland), over the course of an entire day in real time.  1 minute elapsed in the show is meant to be 1 minute real time - and from my viewpoint, the show's success stems from a single principle all the other shows would do well to learn.  The show has a respect for its viewer that is frequently missing when it comes to television.  Here's what I mean by respect:

Overland Park, Kan. - Wireless carrier Sprint announced on Friday that it has partnered with Fox to offer sneak peeks of upcoming episodes and other content from the upcoming season of "24." Shortly after each episode is broadcast, Sprint subscribers with compatible phones will be able to access a sneak peak of next week's episode on Sprint TV. Clips will also be made available the morning after each episode airs, along with quizzes and a "survival guide."