Can a person star in two long-running TV shows?

Yes, that's the question of the day. I saw an ad on TV that Debra Messing is starring in a brand new TV show now that Will & Grace ended its lengthy run. But can she ever be anyone but Grace? Lucille Ball tried it a few times, Julie Louis-Dreyfuss has tried it a couple times and they've never been able to sell themselves as a character other than the one that made them famous. So, they try to recreate the same character in a different story, and these shows never last more than a few seasons. Eric mentioned that Ted Danson did it with Cheers and Becker. Maybe it's different for men. I guess there are also some who wait a generation before reintroducing themselves to a new audience. But Will & Grace just went off the air a few months ago. What do you think? Is it possible for an actor/actress of a major hit TV show to be accepted as a new character in a new TV show? Is there a certain length of time that has to pass?

In unrelated news, the world's smallest monkey was born this week in Sweden weighing in at 3.5 ounces. You think they had to convert that from the metric system before they printed it in the American newspapers?

And for those who are keeping track, today was my last day at the Parade of Homes. I enjoyed working there this summer. Met some really cool people and made a little money while I was at it. I recommend it to anyone looking for a summer job next year. Rumor is next year's parade is in Parker.