I was flipping thru an old copy of Oprah’s Magazine recycling pictures for the volunteer ESL class I start teaching next week and I ran across this awesome little reading list in her Reading Room feature.  Now, I’m a fan of Rob Morrow from Northern Exposure era, Numb3rs is a little mod  for me, but I’ve liked the episodes I’ve seen.  His reading list, howevah, is awesome!

I’ll number these books so that it seems more drumroll -y.

1) Reflections on the Art of Living:  A Joseph Campbell Companion – I have not ventured into this book.  My friends that have read it have all lost practical perspective on life from reading it and since I’m prone to do that anyway, I’m gonna leave this one alone.  I imagine it’s a life changer, the caliber of anything by OSHO, or Tolle, or Coehlo, or Miguel & Jose Luis Ruiz.

2) Sanford Meisner on Acting – This is a great book.  In fact, my new writing partner is new to writing screenplays and there are only a few good books on screenwriting.  It won’t take her long to get through those, the woman has a PHd for crying out loud.  I didn’t think about this book.  I think I should have had her read it first.  It’s all about being an expression or an action and if you can access that as a writer, you have access to a screenplay the likes of  As Good as it Gets and Good Will Hunting.  With Meisner you can approach a scene or scenario or hell a life event  ‘as if’ you were ten feet tall, or, ‘as if’ there were two doves living in your heart, such that your acting is fundamentally based on whether you can abundantly generate dynamics that move the action of the scene forward.  There are great life lessons in this book.

3) The Moon and Sixpence – I’m going to to be honest,  the only books I’ve read in the last year are business books and vegan cookbooks.  I haven’t had any interest in even looking at what might be good to read, so, I think, based on the caliber of the rest of the books on this list, I might make this my next read.  Somerset Maugham.  Wow.  “How Cleaassy.”

4) A History of God – This is a must read and should be mandatory adult reading for Americans, lol.  The Reading Room article has such a great quote by Rob Morrow I’m just going to lift it.  “… It traces the way humans have created divine narratives and how the beliefs inspired by those narratives have enabled us to survive.  [This book] helped me put God into perspective and made me think about my daughter, specifically how I’m going to help this person along in her life.”  I love that!  Being a rather awful, yet humble Christian, I’d never surmise that I could put God into perspective, but I value all levels of greater, wider, higher, deeper levels of acknowledgment, understanding, discernment and distinction.  I think ya can’t go wrong when ya go looking.  You may not get it right, but you’re not gonna get it wrong.  I need to read this book again.  Very cool.

5) The Agony and The Ecstasy – I read this book at 25.  I was much smarter, more empathic and much brighter then.  It blew me away.  The passion and the ‘100% all in’ approach to life that Irving Stone gave his characterization of Michelangelo, breathtaking.  In no way was this man’s ego at play over being an artist.  He may have had ego about technique or other things, but artistry was his soul.  Irving Stone built the entire book on one idea, that  Michelangelo saw the statue in the stones he cut.  That they were already there for him.  He was just following the call.  That often, all he could think about was actualizing  the visions that he saw.  Irving Stone writes this character as a man who WAS his purpose.  He looked at other choices, but his spirit had no choice.  It’s funny as I write this I hear Frank Sinatra’s I did it My Way in the back of my head.  Lol.   Stone’s Michelangelo didn’t have that much ego, but he did it his way anyway.  The title is the book.  Really being willing to live the Agony and the Ecstasy of the choices you make in life.  This is such an amazing story.  I don’t think there is another book like it.

“Naczelny diagnosta szpitala Princeton-Plainsboro Gregory House jest dupkiem. Jest też mizantropem, seksistą i chamem”. To cytat. Tak pisze w “eMetro” Maja Staniszewska. Nie sposób się z nią nie zgodzić. Ale po kolei.

Czy House jest nowym zjawiskiem w TV?

Raczej nie. Dla mnie postać, którą genialnie kreuje Hugh Laurie – jest efemerydą, mozaiką pewnie paru telewizyjnych bohaterów, z których moim zdaniem – najbardziej wyziera dwóch. Idąc po profesji – pamiętacie dra Fleishmana czy Sokole Oko Pierce’a? Nie? To szkoda! Dla przypomnienia fotki, wystarczy przewinąć tekst.

Pierwszy ściągał widzów przed ekrany w latach 90-tych, grając niemal “wygnanego” na Alaskę lekarza. Polska kochała “Przystanek”, mam wrażenie, że także neurotycznego, nerwowego, wybuchowego, krytycznego, sarkastycznego doktora Joela (Rob Morrow). Był niepoprawny, niesympatyczny, czuł się wyobcowany wśród autochtonów Alaski, marząc o powrocie do Nowego Jorku. Drugi z Panów, niejaki HawkEye Pierce (Alan Alda – M.A.S.H.) był z kolei przesympatycznym chirurgiem, który z piekła wojennego starał się zrobić zabawę dla wyrośniętych chłopców. Był niepokorny i nadwyraz sarkastyczny, kipiał humorem. Obaj panowie jednak w swoim fachu byli profesjonalistami. Podobnie jak House. Ale Hugh Laurie i scenarzyści – ideę Fleischmana i Sokolego Oka posunęli dalej, bardziej jeszcze poza wszelkie granice – w tym poza granice telewizyjne.

House mówi głośno to, co myślimy?

Marek Krajewski w książce “Kultury Kultury Popularnej” (sic!), opisując zjawisko “okrucieństwa mediów”, stawia następującą tezę: “zgoda widzów na okrucieństwo mediów może być również interpretowana jako wyraz niezgody na narzucanie nam w dyskursie politycznym i pedagogicznym miłości do Innych, bycia tolerancyjnymi”. Czyż nie jest to dobre wytłumaczenie miłości do “doktora chama”? House mówi co chce, wyśmiewa kwestie płci, tolerancji, koloru skóry. Gdzieś ma czyjeś umieranie, uczucia, emocje. Jest (na pozór) pozbawionym empatii i współczucia draniem, wzorem  dla ‘botoksowanego’ biznesmena. Z tego punktu widzenia, 82 miliony ludzi regularnie oglądających House’a (w tym piszący te słowa) – to ludzie przed którymi należy uciekać. Jeżeli każdy z nas nagle stałby się takim Housem – gdyby wylazła z nas ta druga natura, ziemia zmieniłaby się betonową pustynię “tu-mi-wisizmu”.

House ma fory!

W każdym z nas siedzi mały Jarząbek (jak nawijał do nas raper Łona). Pamiętacie Jarząbka gadającego do szafy? Oczywiście! A taki House – kiedy z nas wyłazi? Ano przede wszystkim na forach. Tam też pojawia się nasza prawdziwa(?) natura. Walimy z armat, nie ma świętości, rozmowa zamienia się w kloaczny bełkot, dialog w obrzucanie wymyślnymi epitetami, wymiana myśli jest wymianą ciosów. Tam jesteśmy prawdziwi, tam jesteśmy House’ami, ale niestety – w życiu realnym nie mamy na tyle odwagi co House. Zresztą, pamiętajmy, że to tylko postać filmowa. Nie wiem czy pasuje do niego słowo bohater?

House żyje w Clarksonie!

Jeżeli miałbym wskazać prawdziwego Housa, byłby nim Jeremy Clarkson. Kochany i znienawidzony prezenter BBC z popularnego programu Top Gear. Swoim niewyparzonym językiem zdobył sobie uznanie milionów telewidzów na całym świecie, samochody były dodatkiem, kto na nie zwracał uwagę? Liczy się ten wysoki gość, który mówi co chce, robi co chce, ubliża, wyśmiewa. Zmusił fanów motoryzacji do przeczytania książki, swojej. Podobnież House, pojawiają się wersje papierowe z naszym ulubionym bohaterem służby zdrowia.

Człowieka można wyrwać z Wielkiej Brytanii, ale Wielkiej Brytanii z człowieka – nigdy!

Dr House jest angolem. Na wskroś. Hugh Laurie w wielu wywiadach podkreśla jaką trudność sprawia mu wyzbycie się brytyjskiego akcentu, tak, żeby Amerykanom pasowało. Ostatnio usłyszał, że nawet śmieje się po angielsku. I szkoda, że tak go próbują “naturalizować” – siła Hugh Lauriego, a tym samym siła House’a tkwi właśnie w brytyjskości zgryźliwego medyka! Śmiem twierdzić, że gdyby Laurie nie był “brytolem” – nigdy nie byłby takim uroczo sarkastycznym aktorem! Mocno ukształtował go zawód komika, również jego miłość do muzyki nie jest tu bez znaczenia. Czy kogoś Wam to przypomina? Nie? A powinno. Ja tu widzę protopalstę, najgenialniejszy przykład brytyjskiego humoru, takiego – z którego Laurie mógł czerpać garściami. I pewnie to robił. Drodzy Państwo, gdyby nie John Cleese – spiritus movens Monty Pythona, prawdopodobnie nie byłoby House’a. To przecież właśnie TEN humor, też żart, ten sarkazm, ta złośliwość. I ta inteligencja. Aż trudno uwierzyć, że kochają go Amerykanie. Ale House to właśnie taki Cleese w wersji “light”.

Słowo na koniec.

Sprawę zostawiam socjologom, psychologom i … lekarzom. Idąc do mojego “rodzinnego” nie chciałbym napotkać tam archetypu houseowego bohatera. Gdyby miał ratować życie – jasne, dajcie tego z laską, obrazi ale wyleczy. Niestety, House naszpikowany jest “wyjątkami” medycznymi, które naciągane przez 19 scenarzystów, wydają się tak wiarygodne jak rodzime “Nie do wiary”. Jestem natomiast przekonany, że po świecie chodzi wielu House’ów – podobnie utalentowanych, ale mających gorszy PR.

Czy zatem House uczy nas braku empatii? A może dystansu po prostu? Może mówi nam – dość głupiej politycznej poprawności, mówmy głośno to co myślimy, bośmy się zagalopowali? Czy wpływ House’a może być toksyczny, czy filmy z nim powinny mieć oznaczenie “dla dorosłych”? A może właśnie dorośli nie powinni bardziej utwierdzać się w przekonaniu, że niesympatyczny i zgryźliwy jest “fajny”? Pytań więcej niż odpowiedzi.

I tak zupełnie na koniec. Dzięki Ci Hugh, że przywróciłeś do świadomości muzycznej takie The Who! Słyszałem fragmenty dzieł tej legendarnej (acz zapomnianej) formacji w … telefonach komórkowych. Laurie jest muzykiem, gra na gitarze, fortepianie, zagra na nowej płycie niejakiego Meat Loafa. Chociaż to! Stara muzyka wraca poprzez ekran do zupełnie nowego pokolenia.

courtesy FOX Network

Friday

ABC – Ugly Betty returns on October 9th, but it certainly doesn’t look like ABC has much faith in it. The show got much better toward the end of last season, but it can’t be a good thing that the network put the show on hiatus when it should have been building toward its finale, then banished it to Friday night ratings hell for the new season. It’s almost like they’re looking for a reason to cancel it.

CBS – I’m an unashamed fan of Numb3rs, and I think we need more procedurals with nerdy subject matter. David Krumholtz has been one of my favorites ever since I saw 10 Things I Hate About You (“I’m thinking of getting a Tercel.”) back in 1999. I think the best part of the show during the last season was the way the whole team started to get in on the act of using simple analogies to explain complex mathematical problems. Although, the series certainly took a serious turn with Don getting stabbed, Amita getting kidnapped, and Charlie popping the question. I’m looking to finding out Amita’s answer when Numb3rs premieres tonight at 10/9c.

FOX – It certainly felt like Dollhouse just barely did enough to get renewed. I thought the show was at least twice as good by the end of the season, and after watching the unaired “Epitaph One” episode a few weeks ago it was evident the show is capable of even more. I hope they achieve it during season two, which premieres tonight.

HBO – Real Time with Bill Maher has a permanent spot on my Friday night grid as long as he stays on the air. This is some of the most insightful satire anywhere, and nearly justifies the monthly charge for HBO all on its own.

SYFY – If you like science fiction or for that matter, writing in general, you should definitely be reading Whatever, John Scalzi’s blog. Scalzi is a great writer and happens to be a creative consultant for the newest member of the Stargate franchise, Stargate Universe, which premieres October 2nd. Based on his posts, Scalzi likes the finished product, and that’s enough for me. Also, last year’s new sci-fi treat Sanctuary returns on October 9th.

WORD

farrago [fuh-rah-goh, -rey-] n. a confused mixture; hodgepodge; medley: a farrago of doubts, fears, hopes, and wishes

BIRTHDAY

Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor (1415), Louis Joliet (1645), H.G. Wells (1866), Larry Hagman (1931), Leonard Cohen (1934), Henry Gibson (1935), Jerry Bruckheimer (1945), Stephen King (1947), Bill Murray (1950), Bruce Arena (1951), Ethan Coen (1957), Nancy Travis (1961), Rob Morrow (1962), Cheryl Hines (1965), Faith Hill (1967), Ricki Lake (1968), Alfonso Ribeiro (1971), Luke Wilson (1971), Liam Gallagher (1971), Nicole Richie (1981)

STANDPOINT

I got nothing to report today. All of this medical treatment has turned my sleeping patterns into much of a debacle.

Some things are in the works, though.

Is 2009 the year of celebrity deaths? Maybe. Maybe not.

What I’ve figured out about my relationship with the suburbs. And, no, all you Facebook friends, it’s got nothing to do with all the damn spiders.

Lastly, I’m working on a piece about the modern dating scene and I think more than a few of you will be curious to see what I’ve discovered.

Until then, come back for some more.

QUOTATION

It’s so much easier for me to talk about my life in front of two thousand people than it is one-on-one. I’m a real defensive person, because if you were sensitive in my neighborhood you were something to eat. ← Richard Pryor

TUNE

Watching the SNL rerun this past Saturday, I came to the conclusion everything Green Day has done in the past several years is just simply mediocre. I mean, “Jesus of Suburbia” (Great lyrics: “And there’s nothing wrong with me/This is how I’m supposed to be/In a land of make believe/That don’t believe in me.”) is a really great song but I’m done thinking bands who reshape its music to appeal to the lowest common denominator (AKA the musically lazy who make up just about every dim-witted person who make “American Idol” a runaway hit show). I’m here to tell you “J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Felva)” was the last truly good song Green Day released. Disagree? Too bad. You’re exactly who I’m talking about.

GALLIMAUFRY

→ Something that’s truly sad about…well, life in general…sometimes is when you find program on television that truly appeals to you. It’s smart and funny and entertaining. Comedy Central used to air this game show called “Beat the Geeks.” And I loved it. So did my buddy Tim. We would watch it for hours On-Demand. But then it went away. And the world was reduced accordingly.

→ Often, I’ve wondered just how many days Bill Murray’s character spent running around Punxsutawney in Groundhog Day. Luckily, someone took the time to figure it all out. In what may be too much detail.

→ My buddy Dave Frees, a solidly good guy in his own right, has a son in Victor’s Lament. Check out the music. Kind of a Mighty Mighty Bosstones vibe to it, but probably better. Check out “Living for Today.”

Al doilea film al lui Johnny…Ma asteptam la o comedie siropoasa, dar nu a fost deloc asa. Chiar mi-a placut, cu exceptia, poate, a melodiilor folosite, tipice pentru anii 80.

I went shopping with my mom today and bought a dress. Ah, mundane details. Although, this is the second dress I’ve bought since I was six that was not for a violin recital.

Dresses are so freeing, and there is so much irony in that statement.

I’m working on Sushmita chapter nine. There’s a sentence that hasn’t been heard in a while. Is it sad that I actually have to consult the PotC 1 script to write this thing now, whereas only five months ago I could have written the script off the top of my head? Yes, but I have to get past PotC!!!

It doesn’t look good, for one thing, when you tell someone you want to be director, and you say, “Yes, my favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean,” because they immediately take you for a fangirl.

For one, I am not a fangirl…I just happen to know that Johnny Depp weighs 150 lbs and currently lives aboard his yacht, the Vajoliroja, which is a play off of “The Jolly Roger” and is composed of the first two letters of his family member’s names. Not impressed? He was also married to Lori-Anne Allison in the 80’s for three years, and she was older than him. I smell a cougar. Hopefully she was nothing like Joyce.  

“…Hiiii Miiiiyaaaaa….”

I’ll stop now because I feel like I’m exploiting him, and if he ever read this he’d bite my nose off. Or ignore me for the rest of my life, something that, while it will probably happen, I hope it will never occur. I apologize, Johnny Depp; you were wonderful in “Ed Wood”. That’s one of the few movies where I’ve had to remind myself that I was watching Johnny Depp.

What now, what now. “Numb3rs” was on last night but every time I see uglycooldude I remember the beach montage from “Private Resort”. Oh, Rob Morrow. You will never live down the one movie you did with Johnny Depp when you were both unknown, and also the fact that you named your daughter Tu. Say it. Out loud. “You’re impossibly fast.” No, it’s more like “If you seek Amy.”

Speaking of old Johnny Depp costars who somewhat disappeared, “Tetro” is Francis Ford Coppola’s newest film, and his most personal. And guess who it stars? “Breast, Axel. Big beautiful breasts”. Yes, Vincent Gallo, how did you guess? “Arizona Dream”, why dost thou inspire me so? Johnny Depp himself wasn’t that great in it. Scandalous statement, I know, but there were a lot of Johnny Depp habits in it. Like how when his character gets angry he does a lot of swooping hand gestures and head tilting.

Sorry if I ruined every film he’s ever done for you except “Ed Wood”, CatCF, and PotC. And “Corpse Bride”, but that wasn’t physically him.

Although, he once said that if there isn’t a part of you in a role then you’re lying, not acting. So maybe I’ll forgive him, because it’s not like many people are better.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to “Tetro”, because oh goodness it’s Vincent Gallo, and it’s also the first Francis Ford Coppola movie I will see. Scandalous, coming from a wannabe director. Please don’t shun me.

Also, when they analyze the bound-to-be hugemongous ticket sales for TIoDP, they’d better not think that we’re all there to see Heath Ledger, and forget Johnny Depp’s loyal slightly massive army of fangirls.

The fatty in the sidecar was found to be Michael Rispoli. In no way is fatty a derogatory statement. Huzzah to Michael Rispoli for being the fatty in Johnny Depp’s sidecar. Is it just me or does he look kind of like “Cry-Baby” in those pictures?

I finally watched “Private Resort”, and twas scandalous, obviously. But I laughed at uglycooldude from “Numb3rs” as he frolicked on the beach with his true love for seven hours. I guess it was funny in that “Pink Panther” way, in the dorky 80’s comedy way.

The struggle against my obsession has returned. No…

School has been taking over again. Frank J. Pan didn’t show up at my last job shadow meeting, and Billy Crudup sits down.

Also, if your last name is Road, Mountains, or Relationship, please name your child Rocky. Please. I’ll be your best friend and bring a plate of burritos to your house.

I’d also like to add Sheldon Alan Silverstein to my barbecue invitee list. Huzzah. Never mind that he is dead.

Ah, Shel Silverstein. Your name is Sheldon, just like Sheldon Jeffrey Sands. Sheldon, which reminds me of an Australian boy, and singing in the choir of that one church I used to go to where I felt like a herded cow. I will not mention that most people in this town go to that church.

I’m watching the Cerritos Talent Show and there’s this act called “Ayer”. They’re dancing to the song “No air”…haha Sushi you’re so funny. Anyway, this act is pretty conceptual. That’s one way to put “it doesn’t make sense”, or “it was conceived under the influence”.

Today in Career Development Class we watched this video where a man talks about how when people are dyslexic they overcompensate in the right brain, and I immediately thought of MIKA. Hahah in the Talent Show some girl named Mika was singing and I shunned her…after hearing her voice.

Alrighty, I’ll be back as soon as I can. Huzzah.

But wait! Amber is dancing. Dot com…oy vey, I’m not lying. Spread the nose!

Lately the girl-who-always-has-the-latest-stuff-of-Johnny-Depp has been bombarding my youtube homepage with “Johnny on set of Rum Diaries!” and “Johnny shirtless in Puerto Rico!”. Just last summer, this would have been the happiest time of my life, but I’m a bit irritated.

Or I was, until I saw that the 2nd trailer for “Public Enemies” had just come out. And it is more soap opera-y than the first. The first trailer was all about the action. It yelled, “Oh my gosh! It’s Johnny Depp with a tommy gun! Look how awesome he is!”

And in the middle, he suddenly grew facial hair, and I knew what a good actor he was.

This new trailer makes it seem like everything John Dillinger did was for love. We’ll have to wait to see which perspective the movie will come from. Seriously, check it out. Beside the Johnny Depp thing, this movie seems like it’ll be really good. Okay…it is the Johnny Depp thing, but someone should come watch it with me. Any movie buddies?

I’d just like to point out how awesome it is that Johnny Depp doesn’t respond to his own name when he’s in character. This is probably something that’s simple for actors, but I would imagine that if I played a character called “Grapes” it would be disconcerting. In fact, when I hear the real-life counterpart to Grapes mentioned in school I already get a jolt. It’s unreal to me. Anyway, in “Arizona Dream” Axel’s buddy Paul is like, “You think anyone f*cking touches Johnny Depp’s face?” and Johnny is sitting two rows behind, not a twitch on his face. And in “Public Enemies”, Marion Cotillard is like, “Johnny!” and again, no twitch. If there is a twitch, it is well hidden by the shadowy shots.

I just found out that uglycooldude from Numb3rs, Don, was in “Private Resort” with Johnny Depp in the 80’s. One of the few Johnny Depp movies I had no interest in during my obsession, where they go to a hotel and try to scandalize women.

Sad how he ends up on “Numb3rs” and Johnny Depp ends up in PotC. Well, who’s the one that named their daughter Tu Morrow? Karma is a chienne.

Same with the guys from “21 Jump Street”. Occasionally I see Holly Robinson Peet in the Colgate commercial, and the other day -

Oh my. I forgot to tell you – at my last job shadow the guy showed me some commercials by his favorite director, and I swear the kungfu guy was Dustin Nguyen. I know I should have been paying attention to the shots and the art direction and whatnot, but I spent the time staring at the guy’s face trying to figure out if it was him or not.

Oh goodness. A quick google search reveals that yes, it is him. Huzzah.

Spring break is the last great vacation of the school year. At the end of this fleeting week, my brain’s going to have the mental capacity of my thigh – only enough to make music with my fat if commanded to do so.

I’m going to be spending it doing homework.

And will the readers of this blog please raise their hands? Or, just comment. My stats are going through the roof (I exaggerate and flatter myself) and I wonder if it’s just hit-and-misses. Does anyone besides Miya read this somewhat regularly…

Wow if no one comments it will be sad. I may be forced to comment anonymously so this doesn’t become a tragedy.

PS. Unwrapping chocolate eggs without tearing the wrapper makes me happy. And chocolate looks sweaty.

This Saturday, April 4 from 10 pm – midnight on 89.3 KPCC, L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s the Thing will present Mizlansky / Zilinsky by Jon Robin Baitz starring Nathan Lane, Paul Sand, Richard Masur, Rob Morrow, Grant Shaud, Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer, and Kurtwood Smith.

It’s early-1980s Los Angeles, where the glamour of its golden years has faded to a cheap veneer. Cunning Hollywood producer Davis Mizlansky and his nervous partner Sam Zilinsky are the archetypal Hollywood con men. They’re trying to hatch one last grand scheme – but the IRS is trying to cash a reality check. What happens when the art of the deal turns into a battle for the ultimate double-cross?

On Netflix, I’ve been watching Northern Exposure. In fact, just the other day on my other blog I wrote about how much I enjoy the show.

Then I saw the episode “Northern Lights“.

Before I continue, here’s Northern Exposure in a nutshell. Rob Morrow plays Dr. Joel Fleischman, a neurotic Jewish doctor from New York (who’s, no doubt, related to Woody Allen) who finishes medical school and learns that due to a clause in his contract that he never bothered to read carefully, he’s obligated to serve the State of Alaska for four years as a doctor to pay off his student loan. So, this doctor, after unsuccessfully trying to get out of his contract, reluctantly sets up shop in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska. It’s a town of quirky people, and he’s indeed a “fish out of water”.

The show’s brilliantly written and well acted, but I found myself disappointed by the episode “Northern Lights”. Joel prepares for a much-needed two week vacation, as stipulated in his contract. However, Alaska informs him the vacation is in effect cancelled since they could not find a doctor to take his place for the two weeks.

Angry, Joel withholds medical services until he’s given a vacation. The town then sues him for breaching his contract and he’s subjected to living homeless (he’s locked out of his residence) until he relents and returns to work.

This episode seemed very poorly written for several reasons:

1. Nobody seems to notice that Alaska is the party originally in breach of contract for failing to provide Joel with a vacation. Yes, Joel is withholding medical services, but only because the State of Alaska has failed to honor its side of his contract.

2. Instead of withholding medical services, Joel no doubt would’ve instead contacted an attorney from New York or Mike, the local attorney that he’s developed an odd bond with. Joel longs to return to New York and was upset when told by Mike a few episodes back that Alaska was justified to add another year of service onto his contract.

3. Instead of the Cicely powers-that-be banging the phones to get a doctor there to let Joel take his vacation, they take it out on him by depriving him of his place and his personal belongings. Nobody in the town offers to let Joel stay with them, and his assistant Marilyn only visits him to ask if they should reorder a particular medical supply.

4. Mike, a hypochondriac who’s convinced the air’s unfit to breathe and the water’s unfit to drink, had been receiving medical treatment (howbeit reluctantly) from Joel. But he takes on the town’s case against Joel. He then claims to Maggie he’s found a case that gives Cicely an airtight case against Joel. Wrong. It amazes me how an “attorney” like Mike or a well-read man like Maurice don’t realize that they’re in danger of losing their doctor because Alaska is failing to honor Joel’s contract.

I realize these are just TV shows, but there were just so many implausible things about this episode. It just seemed far too far out of character for the characters on the show, a sign of a risky story idea that turns into bad writing instead of a really great episode. Joel mentions how a doctor from a nearby town can provide emergency medical treatment…gee whiz! Would it have been so troublesome for the townfolk to save the run-of-the-mill medical issues until the Good Doctor got back and went to the other doctor for the important issues.

A friend of mine once told me he liked this show a lot but that it began to lose its way. Makes me wonder if this episode’s a good example.

The celebrities listed below this introduction were chosen because they have either been recently in the news or were run across in my non-scientific Internet search. A short explanation is given about some of their comments or actions in favor of Obama but please take it with a large grain of salt as it is in no way complete. In case someone asks, of course there are a small number of stars that support the John McCain / Sarah Palin ticket like Sylvester Stallone, John Voight, Ted Nugent and Charlie Daniels.

It is no secret that most Hollywood and music stars are liberals and have become a reliable source of campaign cash for Democratic candidates. So far the music and entertainment industry has given around $ 15 million to the Obama presidential effort and donated $ 3.4 million to the Hillary Clinton campaign. How did John McCain fare you ask? His campaign has received around $1 million.

Not included are many rap and hip-hop stars like 50 Cent, Chamillionare, Scarface, etc., because around 95% of their community supports Obama’s candidacy. To list them all would take forever. They support Obama by using clothes with Obama’s image on them on stage, by putting up Obama or Obama/Biden banners at their concerts, etc. Almost all speak favorably of the candidate and hope the more outspoken members of their community tone down their support for fear of alienating voters that do not understand what their music is about. Some artists have said they support and will vote for Obama because he is one of them. Others say he is the most qualified for the job with race having nothing to do with their decision. To say that they are excited about this election is an understatement!

Below the stars, more or less in alphabetical order, listed by their last name. Looking for Oprah? She’s under W for Winfrey. How about Jay-Z? He’s under C for Shawn Carter. Homer Simpson? Try S for Homer Simpson. Yes, even Homer tries to vote for Obama.

Enjoy. Or not.

Jeffery Jacobs Abrams (J. J. Abrams): Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Amy Adams: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Yolanda Adams: September 22, 2008 her song “Hold On” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Ben Affleck: July 2004 the actor said he became an Obama supporter after meeting him at the DNC in Boston. March 16, 2008 he and his wife Jennifer Garner hosted an Obama fundraiser in Boston. August 2, 2008 he gave a speech at a fundraiser supporting Obama. Has donated the maximum possible, $ 4,600, to the Obama campaign.

Jessica Alba: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by the speech he gave in Chicago. August 2008 she was at the DNC in Denver.

Tatyana Ali: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Byron Allen: Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Pamela Anderson: July 2008 she said, I love him.., I think he’s going to win. September 12, 2008 on her official website is information on how to help get Obama elected president.

Jennifer Aniston: February 20, 2007 she attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. She has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Adam Arkin: Has donated at least $ 250 to the Obama campaign.

Tichina Arnold: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by the speech he gave in Chicago.

Patricia Arquette: Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Rossana Arquette: Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Sean Astin: October 5, 2008 he went to the Flint, Michigan Obama headquarters and talked to campaign voters before they went out to register voters.

Kevin Bacon: Has donated at least $ 2,200 to the Obama campaign. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Billy Baldwin: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Eric Balfour: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Tyra Banks: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Ellen Barkin: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Charles Barkley: 2007 he gives his full support to Obama saying, I support him wholeheartedly. August 2008 he was present at the DNC in Denver.

Roseanne Barr: October 14, 2004 she is a Green Party supporter but will vote Obama over McCain. She calls Sarah Palin a Caribou Barbie.

Watch her video interview aboard the Guardian bus HERE.

Angela Bassett: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Shane Battler: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jennifer Beals: June 24, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Maria Bello: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Tom Bergeron: He has donated at least $ 1,750.00 to the Obama campaign.

Sandra Bernhard: September 5, 2008 she said she favors Obama and really likes Joe Biden. September 2008, the comedian said that it’s better that Sarah Palin not go to Manhattan because Palin could get gang-raped by some of Bernhard’s big black brothers.

Chuck Berry: June 11, 2008 he endorsed Obama and said, It’s no question, myself being a man of color … Definitely a proud and successful moment for all the people of this country, not just black people, but Americans in general.

Halle Berry: September 8, 2007 she attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Valerie Bertinelli: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jerome Bettis: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jessica Biel: December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. October 11, 2008 she and boyfriend Justin Timberlake stumped for Obama at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Watch part 1 of the video where they endorse Obama HERE. Watch part two of the video HERE.

Selma Blair: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Judy Blume: She has donated the maximum ammout possible, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Steven Bochco: He has donated the maximum ammount possible, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Jon Bon Jovi: On September 5, 2008 the singer and his wife Dorothea hosted over 100 guests for a $ 30,800 per person fund raising diner in favor of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Obama campaign. Obama gave an very short speech, about 8 minutes long, to the guests before mingling.

Andy Borowitz: He has donated at least $ 2,100.00 to the Obama campaign.

Kate Bosworth: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Russel Brand: September 7, 2008 at the MTV Video Music Awards besides insulting President Bush said, Please….elect Barack Obama.

Zach Braff: February 20, 2007 he attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Christopher Bridges (Ludacris): April 2008 in a concert the rapper said Obama had his unwavering support on his bid to become President of the USA. In July 2008 the Obama campaign has distanced themselves from Ludacris because of his song “Politics: Obama is Here” that contains some controversial material the campaign said was outrageously offensive, something akin to: President Bush is mentally handicapped, Vice President Cheney belongs in a wheel chair paralyzed, an Obama presidency is destiny, criticized Reverend Jessie Jackson, and called Hillary Clinton a b***h.

Steve Brill: He has donated the maximum ammount possible, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Christie Brinkley: She has donated at least $ 2,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

James L. Brooks: He has donated the maximum ammount possible, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Mehcad Brooks: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Pierce Brosnan: September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Blair Brown: She has donated at least $ 500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jackson Browne: On August 14, 2008 he sued the Ohio Republican party (ORp) and the Republican National Committee (RNC) because the ORp used his 1977 song “Running on Empty” in a TV ad. The ad poked fun at Obama because of his comments to tune up cars and inflate their tires to make the US independent of foreign oil. Browne has been a liberal all his life and thought that if his music was used in Republican ads the public might think he endorses McCain. Since 2004 he has contributed at least $ 4,300 to Obama’s coffers. After the lawsuit was filed the ORp pulled the ad. Browne is asking for around $75,000 in damages. September 22, 2008 his song “Looking East” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Joy Bryant: August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Warren Buffett: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Ken Burns: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

LeVar Burton: He has donated at least $ 300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Candance Bushnell: She has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Nick Cannon: December 10, 2007 he hosted the Obama fundraiser the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert. February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Kate Capshaw: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Shawn Carter (Jay-Z): March 3, 2008 an audio only voice recording made by the rapper is put out asking voters to vote for Obama on the Mar 4 Ohio Democratic primaries. The rapper has said he supports Obama for president. April 2008 after the ABC debate with Hillary Clinton, in a speech a few days later, Obama used the the motion of brushing dirt off his shoulder to make a point. Most people outside of the hip-hop community missed the significance of the gesture but it quickly became controversial. In a mater of days after the controversy that a presidential candidate for the first time ever used hip-hop inspired gestures during a speech had reached a crescendo, it was learned that the gesture could be related to a song by Jay-Z called “Dirt Off Your Shoulder”. The gesture meant shaking those that hate you off or getting rid of negative energy. Obama and his campaign have said that in his iPod Obama has songs by Jay-Z…. September 5, 2008 he performed at a concert to register to vote, and vote for Obama, in Miami.

Michael Chabon: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Don Cheadle: June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles and said, He’s my candidate.

John Cleese: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

George Clooney: February 2007 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. February 2008 he said that he had been supporting Obama for a year and a half and was very excited about his campaign. August 2008 he attended the DNC in Denver. September 2, 2008 Clooney was the main attraction at an Obama fundraiser in Switzerland where around 170 US Citizens that donated $ 1,000 heard his speech. Later on that night the actor headlined at an intimate diner style Obama fundraiser where 75 donors gave $ 10,000 each for the campaign. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Glenn Close: Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Cliff Collins: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Sean “Diddy” Combs: June 24, 2008 at the BET Awards show the rapper endorsed Obama for President saying that if everyone registered to vote Obama will be the first black president in the history of America, then chanted “Obama or Die”. On August 31, 2008 Diddy posted his video blog “Diddy Obama Blog # 16: Attention John McCain” saying he does not agree with McCain as he is making crazy decisions like choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate because, Diddy said, there are no crackheads, black people and not enough crime in Alaska. He added that instead of Palin, McCain should have chosen Michelle Obama as his running mate. October 2, 2008 on his new blog “Diddy Blog # 24: Sarah Palin Scares Me!!” the singer says, well, that Palin scares him.

Watch the Diddy Blog # 24:

Watch the Diddy Obama blog # 16:

Harry Connick Jr.: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Kevin Connolly: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Courteney Cox: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Daniel Craig: October 2008 as an Englishman he cannot vote in the USA elections but he says in a Playboy magazine interview that Barack Obama is pushing things in the right direction and that he is hopeful for the first time in a long, long while.

Cindy Crawford: September 8, 2007 she attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. June 24, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Sheryl Crow: August 25, 2008 she performed at the DNC in Denver. September 22, 2008 her song “Out of Our heads” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Alan Cumming: August 2008 he was present at the DNC in Denver. He has donated at least $ 500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jamie Lee Curtis: September 16, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. She has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Timothy Daly: August 2008 he was present at the DNC in Denver.

Matt Damon: August 2, 2008 he gave a speech at a fundraiser supporting Obama. September 2008 in an interview the actor compared Sarah Palin’s candidacy to a bad Disney movie and would like to ask her if dinosaurs were alive 4,000 years ago. He has donated the maximum, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Anna David: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Larry David: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Geena Davis: She has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Jonathan Davis (Q-Tip): February 4, 2008 he released a statement endorsing Barack Obama.

Rosario Dawson: August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Antar Dayal: He is part of the group Artists for Obama who donate their work to the campaign so they can raise money and grow the Obama movement. His contribution is a print titled “Yes We Can”.

Ellen DeGeneres: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Robert De Niro: December 8, 2006 when asked whom he would like to see as president the actor responded Hillary or Obama, one of the two. February 4, 2008 De Niro appeared at an Obama rally. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Kate del Castillo: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Danny Devito: He has donated at least $ 2,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Leonardo DiCaprio: September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video:

Taye Diggs: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Paul Dooley: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Michael Douglas: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Fran Drescher: August 22, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Jermaine Dupri: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Jesse Dylan: February 2, 2008 he worked on the pro Obama video “Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. February 29, 2008 he worked on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech given by Obama in Chicago.

Anthony Edwards: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jenny-Bea Englishman (Esthero): February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Michael Eisner: He has donated at least $ 500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Hector Elizondo: He has donated at least $ 200.00 to the Obama campaign.

Omar Epps: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jennifer Esposito: December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Melissa Etheridge: August 2008 she was in Denver for the DNC.

Linda Evans: September 8, 2007 she attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Shepard Fairey: He is part of the group Artists for Obama who donate their work to the campaign so they can raise money and grow the Obama movement. His contribution is a print titled “Change”.

Vera Farmiga: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Will Ferrell: September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Tina Fey: September 21, 2008 at the 2008 Emmy Awards she said about Sarah Palin, I want to be done playing this lady Nov. 5. So if anybody can help me be done playing this lady Nov. 5, that would be good for me.

Milos Forman: He has donated at least $ 3,050.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jodi Foster: September 16, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Has donated at least $ 3,300 to the Obama campaign.

Michael J. Fox: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jamie Foxx: September 8, 2007 he attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. August 22, 2008 the actor attended a fundraiser for Obama in Beverly Hills with his daughter. August 2008 he was present at the DNC in Denver. September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Jonathan Franzen: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Morgan Freeman: February 20, 2007 he attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. 2007 he endorsed Obama but will not campaign with him. Freeman says he is an actor not a politician. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jim Gaffigan: He has donated at least $ 1,250.00 to the Obama campaign.

Troy Garity: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Jeff Garlin: He has donated at least $ 250.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jennifer Garner: March 16, 2008 she and husband Ben Affleck hosted an Obama fundraiser in Boston. August 2, 2008 she gave a speech at a fundraiser supporting Obama. She has donated the maximun, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

David Geffen: February 20, 2007 along with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg they hosted a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Richard Gere: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Gina Gershon: September 10, 2008 she appears in a skit satirizing Sarah Palin.

Watch the video HERE.

Jamie Gertz: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Thomas Gibson: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jaime Luis Gomez (Taboo): February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a he gave in Chicago.

Fred Goldring: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Cuba Gooding Jr.: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Goo Goo Dolls: December 10, 2007 they performed at the Obama fundraiser the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert.

Berry Gordy: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Lou Gossett Jr.: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Topher Grace: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Macy Gray: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Brian Grazer: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Bryan Greenberg: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Kathy Griffin: August 22, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

John Grisham: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jasmine Guy: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Luis Guzman: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Tyrese Gybson: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by the speech he gave in Chicago.

Herbie Hancock: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Chelsea Handler: 2008 She used an Obama t-shirt while conducting her show.

Tom Hanks: February 2007 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. May 4, 2008 in a video he endorsed Obama for president. Has given money to both Hillary Clinton and Obama besides many other Democratic politicians. Has donated the maximum possible, $ 4,600, to the Obama campaign.

Scott Hansen: He is part of the group Artists for Obama who donate their work to the campaign so they can raise money and grow the Obama movement. His contribution is a print titled “Progress”.

Frances E. Harper (Hill Harper): February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Ed Harris: He has donated at least $ 2,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Emmylou Harris: She has donated at least $ 2,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Mariette Hartley: She has donated at least $ 250.00 to the Obama campaign.

Teri Hatcher: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Sean Hayes: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Dennis Haysbert: September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Heart: On September 4, 2008 a ”cease-and-desist” letter was sent by singers Ann and Nancy Willson to the McCain campaign because they were using their 1970’s song “Barracuda” without their permission. The sisters added that if the McCain campaign had asked for permission it would have been denied. Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s nickname in High School was Sarah Barracuda thus the use of the song. The campaign says they have paid all necessary licenses to ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and the song is available for public performances as long as the licensing fees are paid.

Christie Hefner: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Hugh Hefner: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jonah Hill: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Cheryl Hines: She has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Dustin Hoffman: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Susanna Hoffs: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Bruce Hornsby: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Djimon Hounsou: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Josh Howard: July 2008 at the Allen Iverson charity football game said, God d**m [the] national anthem. After someone said Obama 08 the player said, Obama and all that s***t.

Ron Howard: February 20, 2007 he attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Kelly Hu: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Phil Jackson: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Randy Jackson: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Samuel L. Jackson: February 24, 2008 the actor passed up an opportunity to present an Oscar at the 2008 Academy Awards because he was going to be at an Obama rally in Texas. June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. September 3, 2008 the actor and his wife La Tanya hosted guests at their home for a fundraiser in favor of the Obama Victory Fund, Michelle Obama was the headliner.

Cheryl James (Salt): February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired a speech he gave in Chicago.

Jay Jenkins (Young Jeezy): in July 2008 he said he is the Democratic party, he does not plan to vote for McCain and supports Barack Obama. He sometimes wears the message “My President is Black” during his appearances.

Joan Jett: She has donated at least $ 250.00 to the Obama campaign.

Billy Joel: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Scalett Johannson: December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. September 3, 2008 she attended the fundraiser given by Samuel L. Jackson and his wife in favor of the Obama Victory Fund, Michelle Obama was the headliner. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Kevin Johnson: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Magic Johnson: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Nasir Jones (Nas): June 2008 he was the first to come out with a song about Obama’s run for the presidency titled “Black President”. On July 24, 2008 Nas said he was not endorsing Obama but does believes in Obama and that Obama is hope, change and the smartest president[ial] [candidate] he’s heard speak ever since Jimmy Carter’s time when Nas started paying attention. On the other hand, he added that Conservatives are scared of young rappers and people like him who are changing the world with their music because they do not understand them.

Spike Jonze: He has donated at least $ 2,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Michael Jordan: He has donated at least $ 2,100.00 to the Obama campaign.

Ashley Judd: August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Casey Kasem: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jeffrey Katzenberg: February 20, 2007 along with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen they hosted a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. September 16, 2008 he was present at an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Suai Kee: September 22, 2008 her song “Am I All Alone” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Garrison Keillor: He has donated at least $ 200.00 to the Obama campaign.

Video of Keillor endorsing Obama:

David E. Kelley: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Ryan Key: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired a speech he gave in Chicago.

Alicia Keyes: June 24, 2008 at the BET Awards show said black people should erase the word can’t from their vocabulary, together we can do anything, and Obama y’all.

Margot Kidder: She has donated at least $ 500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Anthony Kiedis: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Don King: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Regina King: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Calvin Klein: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Heidi Klum: June 24, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Michael Kors: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Ed Kowalczyk: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Zoe Kravitz: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Ashton Kutcher: September 27, 2008 the actor along with his wife Demi Moore spoke at an Obama Rally in Iowa State University. They called President Bush an Idiot. Take a look at the video by Bill O’Reilly from The O’Reilly Factor that aired on Fox News. September 30, 2008 he and his wife Demi Moore made a video in favor of Obama, look at the video below. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Segment from The O’Reilly Factor:

Pro Obama ad by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore:

Another Ashton/Demi video in favour of Obama:

Cedric Antonio Kyles (Cedric The Entertainer): He has donated at least $ 2,500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Don LaFontaine (1940-2008): He has donated at least $ 3,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Christine Lahti: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jim Lampley: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jessica Lange: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

John Larroquette: He has donated at least $ 1,500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Cyndi Lauper: August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Sharon Lawrence: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Shontelle Layne (Shontelle): September 22, 2008 her song “Battle Cry” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Norman Lear: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Spike Lee: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

John Legend: 2007 in an interview he said, [Obama] is the right man for right now. November 10, 2007 he performed at an Obama rally in Iowa. February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. April 14, 2008 Legend performed a song titled “If you’re Out There” in an Obama rally at Penn State. September 22, 2008 his song “Pride In The Name Of Love” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99. He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

John Leguizamo: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Sugar Ray Leonard: June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Andres Levin: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Adam Levine: September 22, 2008 his colaborative song with Kanye West and Malik Yusef ”Promised Land” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Matthew Lillard: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Laura Linney: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

John Lithgow: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Lindsay Lohan: September 14, 2008 she said, I believe Barack Obama is the best choice, in this election, for president. September 17, 2008 it seems the Obama campaign turned down the actresses offer to host events to get younger voters to vote for Obama because of her party girl image. September 18, 2008 Lohan’s dad, Michael Lohan, commented that Obama had done the same things his daughter has done when he was young and if Obama has gotten ahead he should give others the benefit of the doubt because if he could change his life so can others.

Nia Long: August 22, 2008 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Eva Longoria Parker: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video. October 4, 2008 she was in Colorado visiting college campuses telling students to resgister and to vote for Obama.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Los Lonely Boys: September 22, 2008 their song “Make It Better” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

George Lopez: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Jennifer Lopez: August 2008 she was in Denver for the DNC.

Julia Louis-Dreyfuss: She has contributed the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Sidney Lumet: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Erick Mabius: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Seth MacFarlane: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Bernie Mack: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Madonna: August 25, 2008 in her “Sticky and Sweet” tour the singer uses a negative video montage with Adolf Hitler, Robert Mugabe, destruction, and global warming; for the Obama video montage she uses a positive message with John Lennon, Al Gore and Mahatma Gandhi. October 6, 2008 at a Madison Square Garden concert she said that Sarah Palin was not welcome at her concert, Sarah f***ing Palin, and get that bi*** out of here.

Tobey Maguire: September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Norman Mailer: He has donated at least $ 200.00 to the Obama campaign.

Natalie Maines: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Barry Manilow: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Taryn Manning: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Stephon Marbury: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Branford Marsalis: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Dave Matthews: August 25, 2008 he performed at the DNC in Denver.

John Mayer: September 22, 2008 his song “Waiting On The World To Change”" forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroos Movemet” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet at $ 24.99.

Auden McCaw: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Benjamin McKenzie: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

John Cougar Mellencamp: February 4, 2008 the singer was annoyed that the McCain campaign was using his music at their rallies so his representatives asked the campaign to stop using his music. February 8, 2008 the McCain campaign said they will stop using Mellencamp’s music at their rallies. Mellencamp is a long-time liberal and has played at John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Barack Obama rallies.

Bette Midler: She has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Omar Benson Miller: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Buddy Miller: September 22, 2008 his song “Wide River” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Demi Moore: September 27, 2008 the actress along with her husband Ashton Kutcher spoke at an Obama Rally in Iowa State University. They called President Bush an Idiot. Take a look at the video by Bill O’Reilly from The O’Reilly Factor that aired on Fox News. September 30, 2008 she and her husband Ashton Kutcher made a video in favor of Obama, look at the video below. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Segment from The O’Reilly Factor:

Pro Obama ad by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore:

Another Ashton/Moore video in favour of Obama:

Kevin Moore (Keb’ Mo’): September 22, 2008 his song “America The Beautiful” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Esai Morales: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Toni Morrison: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Rob Morrow: He has donated at least $ 500.00 to the Obama campaign.

Anson Mount: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Alonzo Mourning: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Enrique Murciano: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Eddie Murphy: February 20, 2007 he attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Seth Myers: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Jeniffer Nettles: August 25, 2008 she performed at the DNC in Denver.

Paul Newman: Has donated the maximum, $4,600, to the Obama campaign.

Randy Newman: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Craig Newmar: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Austin Nichols: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Mike Nichols: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Leonard Nimoy: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Cyntia Nixon: He has donated at least $ 1,000.00 to the Obama campaign.

Amaury Nolasco: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Edward Norton: He has donated the maximum ammount, $ 4,600.00, to the Obama campaign.

Rosie O’Donnell: She has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (Seal): June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Eric Christian Olsen: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Frank Oz: He has donated at least $ 2,300.00 to the Obama campaign.

Ozomatli: September 22, 2008 their song “Love & Hope” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Samuel Page: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Adrianne Palicki: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Gwyneth Paltrow: August 4, 2008 in the video titled “Where on Earth will YOU vote?”, produced by Democrats Abroad, she asks ex-pats to vote.

You can see the video HERE:

Nate Parker: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Mario Van Peebles: August 22, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Kal Penn: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. October 4, 2008 he was in Colorado visiting college campuses telling students to resgister and to vote for Obama.

Harold Perrineau, Jr.: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Ryan Phillippe: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Jesse Plemons: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Sidney Poitier: September 8, 2007 he attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama.

Natalie Portman: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Dennis Quaid: June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles and said, [Obama is] the Superman for everyone.

Lonnie Rashied Lynn (Common): February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Ryan Reynolds: December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Giovanni Ribisi: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Alfonso Ribeiro: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Lionel Richie: September 22, 2008 his song “Eternity” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Jackson Roach: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Eric Roberts: August 22, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Chris Rock: September 8, 2007 he attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama funraiser in Beverly Hills.

Adam Rodriguez: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. October 4, 2008 he was in Colorado visiting college campuses telling students to resgister and to vote for Obama.

Freddy Rodriguez: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Tracee Ellis Ross: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Maya Rubin: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Johnathon Schaech: February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Nicole Scherzinger: December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Richard Schiff: August 2008 he was present at the DNC in Denver.

Jill Scott: September 22, 2008 her song “One Is The Magic #” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Kyra Sedgwick: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Noah Segan: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Sarah Silverman: September 16, 2008 she attended and Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. September 2008 she made a video asking young people to travel to Florida and convince their parents to vote for Obama. October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Homer Simpson: October 2008 Homer tries to vote for Obama.

Watch Homer trying to vote HERE.

Tom Skerritt: Has donated at least $ 1,000 to the Obama campaign.

Shaffer Chimere Smith (Ne-Yo): December 10, 2007 he performed at the Obama fundraiser the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert.

Will Smith: September 8, 2007 he attended the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. August 2008 the actor was present at the DNC in Denver. Has donated the maximum, $ 4,600, to the Obama campaign.

Steven Spielberg: February 20, 2007 along with David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg they hosted a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton. September 16, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Bruce Springsteen: April 2008 the Boss endorses Obama for president in a message to his fans. October 4, 2008 he performed at an Obama “Vote for Change” registration rally at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

Ken Stacey: September 22, 2008 his song “America” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Dave Stewart: September 22, 2008 his song “American Prayer” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Ben Stiller: February 20, 2007 he attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton.

Barbara Streisand: February 2007 she attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. July 1, 2008 the singer endorsed Obama for President. September 3, 2008 she attended the fundraiser given by Samuel L. Jackson and his wife in favor of the Obama Victory Fund, Michelle Obama was the headliner. September 16, 2008 Streisand sang at an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Ethan Suplee: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Christine Taylor: February 20, 2007 she attended a fundraiser for Obama at the Beverly Hilton.

Charlize Theron: August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Justin Timberlake: October 11, 2008 he and girlfriend Jessica Biel stumped for Obama at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Watch part 1 of the video where they endorse Obama HERE. Watch part two of the video HERE.

Michelle Trachtenberg: October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Kathleen Turner: September 21, 2008 she attended a women’s rally for Obama in New York.

Aisha Tyler: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. August 2008 she was present at the DNC in Denver.

Usher Raymond IV (Usher): October 1, 2008 she appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Amber Valleta: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in News Hampshire.

Kate Walsh: October 20, 2007 she attended an Obama fundraiser at Hancock Park, California. December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire. February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago. March 29, 2008 she helped Obama campaign in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Malcolm Jamal Warner: February 29, 2008 he appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by his speech given in Chicago.

Isaiah Washington: August 21 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Kerry Washington: February 29, 2008 she appears on the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a speech he gave in Chicago.

Dereck Watkins (Fonzworth Bentley): February 2, 2008 he appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Sigourney Weaver: October 10, 2008 she said Sarah Palin does not represent her and that she is incensed about Sarah Palin.

Kanye West: September 22, 2008 his colaborative song with Malik Yusef and Adam Levine “Promised Land” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Forest Whitaker: October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video HERE.

Olivia Wilde: December 10, 2007 she attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser.

Gene Wilder: He has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

WILL.I.AM (Black Eyed Peas): December 10, 2007 he attended the Los Angeles Generation Obama Concert fundraiser. February 2, 2008 he makes a pro Obama video titled “Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.  February 29, 2008 he makes the video tribute to Obama “We are The Ones” inspired by a line from an Obama speech given in Chicago after winning 14 states in Super Tuesday. The line was, We are the ones we are waiting for. June 24, 2008 he attended an Obama fundraiser in Los Angeles. He has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaig. October 1, 2008 he appears on the “Don’t Vote (5 friends)” register and vote for Obama video.

Watch the Don’t Vote video:

Benjamin Winans (BeBe): September 22, 2008 his song “I Have A Dream” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Oprah Winfrey: On September 5, 2008 the Drudge Report said that the show is receiving a lot of emails asking that Sarah Palin be on. Half of the staff really wants Palin to appear but that Oprah and a couple of her people do not because it might hurt Obama. In 2007 continues the Drudge Report, conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not allowed to go on when he was promoting his book. Later on September 5, 2008 Oprah stated to TMZ that she would love to have Palin on, after the election, as the staff had not discussed the Palin appearance and she had made the decision not have her show become a platform for candidates. Oprah has said about Obama: That would be my favorite guy, ….I know him well enough to believe in his moral authority. And that is the number one reason why I am supporting him, ..my Senator, my favorite Senator, and my choice. He appeared twice on Oprah, in January 2005 and October 2006, before she gave him her formal endorsement. On September 25, 2006 Oprah, on Larry King Live, said she hoped Obama ran for President. May 2007 Oprah formally endorses Obama for President. September 8, 2007 Oprah hosted an Obama fundraiser for 1,500 guests, each one donating $ 2,300 to his campaign. From November 2007 to February 2008 Oprah campaigned with Obama in Iowa, South Carolina, New Hampshire and in California. Many opine it was Oprah that introduced Obama to white American women and because of her active support suffered a huge backlash that continues to these days. August 2008 she was at the DNC in Denver praising Obama’s acceptance speech. September 2008 two University of Maryland economists say Oprah’s endorsement has given Obama approximately 1 million votes he would not have gotten otherwise. September 2008 she asked her viewers to support Senate bill 1738 proposed by Senator Joe Biden and endorsed by Senator Barack Obama. September 2008 Oprah again said her staff had not brought up having Sarah Palin on her show but would like to have her on after the election. She has donated at least $ 2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Steve Wonder: September 8, 2007 he performed at the fundraiser Oprah Winfrey hosted for Obama. August 28, 2008 he sang the song “Signed Sealed Delivered” at the DNC in Denver. September 22, 2008 his song “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

Joanne Woodward: Has donated the maximum, $ 4,600, to the Obama campaign.

Sarah Wright: February 2, 2008 she appears on the video ”Yes We Can” inspired by a speech given by Obama in New Hampshire.

Malik Yusef: September 22, 2008 his colaborative song with Kanye West and Adam Levine “Promised Land” forms part of the album “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” the Obama/Biden campaign is selling over the Internet for $ 24.99.

CBS confirmed today that net execs have signed onto the production of 22 more episodes of the canceled television series, Northern Exposure, now titled North3rn Exposur3. Net execs say the selection of vice prez nominee Sarah Palin played a large part in the upcoming production.

North3rn Exposur3 2.0 is set to air later this Fall.

“We looked at Palin, and the reaction to her, and thought “how did we miss “moose hotdogs? Snow mobiles? Wasilla? ANWAR? Polar bears?” said one executive. “There’s obviously more material out there for Dr. Joel Fleischman and other characters I can’t remember to go after. I think Alaska was a state when we produced the show, but now, it’s on the map.”

The Emmy award winning series is set to begin production late next week because everyone involved with the show, especially the cast, are free to work.

“I haven’t worked in television in years,” Rob Morrow said. “Oh, wait – I’m in the show Numb3rs. I forgot. Well, I know the others haven’t because they all work at the same Target store on Sepulveda Boulevard in the valley.”

I was watching Regis and Kelly this morning, and they said there are names that are illegal in New Zealand to name your child. If you remember my post about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s choice of baby names, I’m a fairly traditional girl, and think there’s a big difference between unique and strange!! A couple, in New Zealand, had tried to name their child “4real”, because when they saw the ultrasound, they realized it was “for real”, and now a judge has deemed it illegal because no names are allowed to start with a number, and because they ban any names that may be offensive, in order to “prevent too much imagination”!!! Other names in New Zealand that are illegal:

• Fish and Chips
• Yeah Detroit (Now the Michigander side of me would not be opposed to this one, but maybe lose the Yeah)
• Keenan Got Lucy
• Sex Fruit

I did some looking around, and you’d be surprised to know that the Germans regulate what you can name your child, saying it must be reflective of the gender of the child and not endanger the well being of the child (if they only regulated ALL celebrities, you know their children will be ridiculed, and probably scarred from it). All of the baby names must be approved by the German Office of Vital Statistics, and they rely on an international manual of first names, and if they still can’t decide, they may call on a foreign embassy for assistance. There apparently is a fee for registering a name, and should your name be rejected, you could appeal it, but if you lose that, you would be spending more to resubmit a name. They did reject the name “Huckleberry” because in Mark Twain’s novel, Huck was considered an outsider, but “Nemo” is supposedly an acceptable name! In Mexico, the government has tried regulating names, Lluvia (rain) and Azul (blue) have been deemed “improper” and they will only allow “common spellings” of names.

Here is a list of the 20 strangest celebrity baby names, they’re WAAAAY out there!

1. Audio Science. Parent: Shannyn Sossamon (she’s the actress from 40 Days and 40 Nights)

2. Blue Angel. Parent: The Edge (from U2)

3. God’iss Love Stone. Parent: Lil’ Mo

4. Heavenly Hiraana Tiger Lily. Parent: Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates.

5. Jermajesty. Parent: Jermaine Jackson

6. Kal-el. Parent: Nicholas Cage.
(Kat-el is Superman’s birthname).

7. Memphis Eve. Parent: Bono (U2)

8. Messiah Ya’majesty. Parent: T.I. (Atlanta Rapper)

9. Moxie Crimefighter. Parent: Penn Gillette

10. O’shea. Parent: Ice Cube

11. O’shun. Parent: Tamika Scott (Xscape)

O’shitt. (Sooner or later, some celeb will use this for an unplanned kid).

12. Peaches Honeyblossom. Parent: Bob Geldoff

13. Pilot Inspektor. Parent: Jason Lee
(Gee, how can I really mess up my child without doing anything illegal? GOT IT!)

14. Poppy Honey. Parent: Jamie Oliver.

15. Reign Beau. Parent: Ving Rhames.
(I would make a joke here but Ving Rhames is a big dude. Great names, sir).

16. Seven Sirius. Parents: Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) and Erykah Badu

17. Sy’rai. Parent: Brandy (this one I don’t think is so bad, it means princess I think, and if this one’s up here, where’s Suri (Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes’ child)??

18. Starlite Melody. Parent: Marisa Berenson

19. Spec Wildhorse (son) Parent: John Cougar Mellencamp

20. Tu. Parent: Rob Morrow
(”It sure is cloudy today Daddy.” “Don’t worry. The sun will come out, Tu Morrow”).