Actors

So Jimmy and I were watching TV last night, drinkin' tea, and recovering from someone else's Wii. We've noticed that a lot of previously bankable movie stars have made the switch to TV. Patrick Swayze in "The Beast". The Sheens (one bankable, yes, but one unmentionable, unless you count bad baseball comedies...and I'd rather not mention those). Kiefer Sutherland. Alec Baldwin in "30 Rock". Tim Roth in some show about lies that makes one uncomfortable even watching the previews. Sometimes I scratch my nose when I'm talking to someone, and I feel like they think I'm lying, even though I'm not. Sometimes my nose is just itchy. I have a lot of environmental allergies.

This led us off into a tangential discussion of which actors should move to TV. How about Jude Law? A nice, edgy-but-romantic series could save his faltering career. He could still wear his goofy little scarves, but may need to go in for some Crest Whitestrips for HDTV. And what about Robert Downey Jr? We seem to get sick of him every now and then...which would segue into a perfect casting opportunity for a gay prison drama/musical. Some others: Jeff Bridges, Billy Bob Thornton, John Leguizamo.

Then I had another cup of tea. Earl Grey with honey, Honey.