Puppets, and people, who do what they do best

It’s the perfect time to talk about: The elusive Chris Tucker. We’re not sure what to think of Tucker’s decision to make only “Rush Hour” movies since he first starred in the franchise in 1998. I mean, why not? But also, really? (Friday)

Who wouldn’t want to talk about: “The Muppet Show.” “It’s time to play the music / It’s time to light the lights.” The entire second season is now available on DVD for your viewing delight. Four discs, guests including Mia Farrow, a gorgeous Miss Piggy on the cover and “Pigs . . . in . . . Spaaaaaaace”! (Tuesday)

You could talk about: Awesome book titles. Joyce Carol Oates strikes again with “The Museum of Dr. Moses: Tales of Mystery and Suspense.” We were swooning the second we heard it. It reminds us of another one of our favorite book titles ever, “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder: Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Technology.” We also like another ominous Oates title: “The Gravedigger’s Daughter.” (Monday)

Why, oh why, would anyone talk about: “Daddy Day Camp.” The voice-over in the trailer for this film includes the line, “From the studio that brought you ‘Daddy Day Care.’ ” Not the producers of “Daddy Day Care.” Not the directors. And not even one of the original actors. The studio. And it’s the studio that also brought you “The Benchwarmers,” “Little Man” and “Are We There Yet?” Not promising. (Wednesday)

And you might want to talk about: Alexander McCall Smith. McCall Smith is the author of the spartan but bestselling “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” series that takes place in Botswana. He’s also behind the brainy and philosophical Isabel Dalhousie mysteries, another bestselling series. Moms seem to love these books. We’re mixed, but if you want to read the latest Dalhousie mystery, “The Careful Use of Compliments,” it comes out this week. (Tuesday)

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-- Deborah Netburn