Even if you don't subscribe to pay channels, you can now see the HBO documentary that explores the disease of addiction - and its volatile recovery process - from the perspective of medical experts and addicts from all walks of life who are willing to share their intimate stories. Olelo Community Television will air the 14-part “;Addiction”; over a two-week span on Channel 49. The series begins Tuesday and concludes Dec. 5. The first show begins at 4:30 p.m., and all others start at 5 p.m., so set your DVR.

Relapse is part of the recovery process in this brain disease, but many people don't even know where or how to get help for this treatable illness. Though all types of addiction are covered, Olelo particularly hopes to touch some of the many lives affected by the rampant crystal meth epidemic in Hawaii, according to a statement from Alan Johnson, CEO of Hina Mauka Recovery Center and Chairman of the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition.

For more information about viewing times and specific topics covered in each episode, visit www.olelo.org. For details about the series itself, visit www.hbo.com/addiction ...

Hawaii filmmaker Tom Boyle graduated from Punahou School with President-elect Barack Obama, so he created a tribute with a decidedly local flair, highlighting Oahu landmarks in Obama's life. Check out the brief video entitled “;Madelyn Dunham and Barack Obama The American Dream”; at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUs84WHU518 ...

The Arcadia Retirement Residence saw a bit of glamour earlier this month when “;Lost”; shot scenes for an episode next season on the property - and invited about a dozen seniors to be on camera.

“;We were already excited when they were coming here, but were even more thrilled when they included some of our own residents during the filming,”; said Arcadia President and CEO Emmet White.

The 12-hour shoot will yield about five minutes during the show…

I'm probably overdoing Jon and Kate Gosselin, but I can't resist noting their charming vow renewal at the Grand Wailea Hotel & Resort on Maui after nine years of marriage and eight children (talk about efficient) this week on TLC. Usually, I can barely stomach reality television, but how could you not enjoy watching the kids poking each other, pulling off lei and talking out of turn while their parents tried to stay married? Jon and Kate almost make their situation look manageable (almost). Jon's reunion with his Hawaii-based family also added a nice local touch to the one-hour episode ...

“;Lost”; and The Fray have joined forces in mutual promotion. ABC aired a music video/new season tease during “;Grey's Anatomy”; last night. Footage from the upcoming fifth season of “;Lost”; is set to a live performance of The Fray's new single “;You Found Me.”; This isn't the first time. The series first used the band's mega hit “;How to Save a Life”; in 2006. An extended version of the video is available at www.ABC.com.