We're a month away from the Super Bowl, and already I have identified the ad that I think will be the best of this year's bunch, simply because I can't imagine another one that will be as utterly disarming in its clever charm and heartfelt messaging. Of course, it first has to make it into the Super Bowl telecast, which is easier said than done. It's a civilian-made commercial for Doritos currently available on the Web page the brand has created to showcase the finalists in its 8th annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest. The ad is titled "Time Machine," …

No, I didn't sit home watching television on New Year's Eve. But I did position myself near a TV at the house party I attended to monitor coverage on ABC, NBC, CNN and Fox News. All things considered, ABC once again did the best job with its New Year's Eve programming, offering the best lineup of musical performers.