I was pumped to find out that Kevin McKidd is joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy. I have been watching the show without much relish for years now because my wife is hooked hard. Its ok, but the cast of characters seems to be made up of some of the biggest whiners ever assembled. McKidd's character is a welcome departure and I may find myself becoming a fan.

What got my notice, was the huge number of Brits who are on current or recent series playing Americans. Six come immediately to mind: Hugh Laurie of course on "House", Damian Lewis on "Life", Rufus Sewell on "Eleventh Hour", Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver on "The Riches" and the afore mentioned Kevin McKidd first on "Journeyman" and now on "Grey's". Mind you I don't mind this invasion, I like all of these actors and I'm glad they are here, but why all the Brits playing Yanks? Has there been some kind of secret actor exchange I don't know about? Are there Americans doing their best cockney on "East Enders" even as we speak? (Is East Enders still on over there?)

I have an idea for the BBC; Chuck Norris in "McWalker of Scotland Yard". He's a Highlander come to London to kick ass and eat haggis and he's all out of haggis.

Generally, I like the new design except for the favorite shows list. Because it seems to be alphabetically based, it appears that my second favorite television show of all time is Captain Kangaroo. I do have to admit I have a soft spot for the Captain, Mr. Moose, Mr. Green Jeans and the gang, but it would hardly qualify as my second favorite show of all time. I mean come on, its third at best!

Could have been worse...

Could have been Barney.