I refuse to care about TV ‘til Ian Benardo’s back on it

I don’t know how much longer I can cope with this writer’s strike. The current line-up of re-runs and reality shows is so dire that my official “TV night” is made up of Wifeswap and Supernanny on ABC Wednesdays. No jokes, I consider this block of prime time programming the very best of what television has to offer me these days.

I know everybody’s psyched up about a new season of American Idol, but I think I’m with Chris Daughtry on this one. I’m not tuning in until they figure out a way to kick some life into it. I suggest bringing back infamous Idol reject Ian Benardo. Not just for try-outs, but for every episode thereafter.

Should this name not ring a bell, please allow me to enlighten you via this clip from American Idol, two seasons ago.



Note to self: Purchase a chinchilla shrug to show the world how wealthy I could be.

Can we find this kid and toss him onto a few other shows, too? I wouldn’t mind watching Supernanny try to straighten up his act, for instance.

For continued Ian Bernardo fun, check out this public access interview segment. I just rediscovered it on my YouTube favorites from a year ago and am in awe all over again.