In The News ...

New Drama: The producers of "Law and Order" have announced plans to produce another spin-off of the series that would revolve around the criminal instead of the police. The show will tentatively star O.J. Simpson and will be called, "Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Knife." (Steve Voldseth)

Navidad Virus: Computer experts warn about the disabling Navidad virus. Meanwhile, PC users also fear the Texas virus. You can't save anything. But you still execute. (Ray)

Bye-Bye Bernie: Bernard Shaw's departure from CNN means all three reporters who were in Baghdad when the "Desert Storm" bombing began in 1991 are now gone. If it happens again, in place of Arnett, Holliman and Shaw, do you think CNN will send Christiane Amanpour, Larry King and Elsa Klensch? Richard Burkard/ http://www.LaughLine.com

Oooopps! A 22-year-old beauty queen in Thailand was disqualified after it was discovered that she was a man. Apparently, the man's gender was discovered after the second runner-up complained and demanded a "hand recount." (Steve Voldseth)

Playing Adult: Country singer, Leann Rimes is reportedly trying to void a binding legal agreement her father signed on her behalf when she was twelve. In a related story, also following the case very closely: Soon Yi. (Voldseth)

Page Two: 82 year old Paul Harvey has signed a new ten year contract with ABC radio. Four years will consist of him talking. The other six years will consist of his painfully long pauses. (Toms Lake)

Old As Dirt: NBC's "Dateline" is planning a series featuring ancient artifacts dating back to the time of Christ. Of course, CBS already has a show like that-- I believe it's called "60 Minutes." (Steve Voldseth)

New News: There is a TV news show in Moscow called "The Naked Truth" where the news team delivers the news topless. Two words, people, why this will never catch on in this country: "60" and "Minutes." (Voldseth)

Downsized: Hollywood Video announced that it is laying off 10% of its workforce. The good news: everyone laid off today, is due back on the job Monday by midnight. (Steve Voldseth)

Official Olympic Sponsor: Some might argue the U.S. Postal Service doesn't need to raise postage rates. After all, it can afford to sponsor Tour de France cycling champion Lance Armstrong. Why doesn't it sponsor a sport more appropriate for a Post Office ö such as shooting? (Burkard)

According to a study released yesterday: Children as young as three can tell the difference between a TV show and a TV commercial. But the same research shows many adults are having problems telling the difference between election news coverage and a Mel Brooks movie. (Tom's Lake)

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