In The News ...

What A Cast: NBC announced plans to air another Kennedy family miniseries, this one called "Women of Camelot." Jill Hennessy, Lauren Holly and Leslie Stefanson will play Jackie, Ethel and Joan Kennedy, while Kelsey Grammer, Tim Allen, and Andy Dick will play Ted Kennedy. (Steve Voldseth)

60's pop singer Nancy Sinatra turned 60 Thursday. -- Reached for comment, Nancy's brother Frank Sinatra, Jr. said, "Would you like the hot wax or just the wash?" --If you haven't gotten Nancy a gift yet, you can't go wrong with a pair of boots made for shuffling. (Voldseth)

Speaking of Prince: According to Fox News, Prince and his wife, Mayte, have filed for divorce. The reason? Irreconcilable names. (Voldseth)

An Average Joe: A study in Men's Health magazine lists the statistics of the average guy: He's 34, 5-foot-10, weighs 174 pounds...and he wouldn't hit on Paula Jones on a dare. (Alex Kaseberg)

That's Bull: Rodeo fans were saddened by the death of America's largest show bull, a 1,600-pound bull named Bodacious. Al Gore and George W. Bush have their work cut out for them. Only a presidential campaign can replace that much bull. (Argus Hamilton)

Just A Thought: It's been reported that "George W. Bush has formed his own think tank to come up with policy ideas... Bush in a think tank. George, stay in the shallow end." (Leno)

New Book: Now that people have forgotten about Peter Jennings's book on the twentieth century and Tom Brokaw's celebration of the greatest generation, Dan Rather is planning a book to be called "What's so Funny about Ted Baxter?" or "Dan Quayle: American Genius." (Tom Stewart- Gordon)

Big Bucks: The creator of the syndicated newspaper comic character "Little Orphan Annie" says he wants to update the character by trading her red dress for jeans and getting rid of her frizzy curls. But I think he may be going too far--for example, in this Sunday's strip, Little Orphan Annie runs off and marries Daddy Warbucks after her adopted mother finds nude Polaroids he took of her on the mantel. (Steve Voldseth)

Way Up There: Gas is over two dollars a gallon in many parts of the country. In fact, the No. 1 gameshow on TV right now? "Who Wants to Be a Gas Station Owner?" (Voldseth)

Get Together: A reminder this is National Hermit Week. The Hermits will have a huge get together. As many as two are expected to attend. (http://www.tomslake.com)