A drunken Mel Gibson blames the Jews for starting all wars--but has said nothing about those Jews that green-lit his movies. Those are some real business wars. All the more reason Gibson should humble himself in doing some low-rent TV entertainment.

Over the last few years, advertisers in Japan have been getting rid of the popular U.S. entertainment stars who appeared in their TV commercials. No longer will Paul Newman be needed to drive a Nissan. So long to Harrison Ford drinking--and selling--beer. Gone also is Sylvester Stallone, who was pushing hams. (The food, not performers.)

CNN now believes what Jimmy Durante once said about show business: "Everybody's getting into the act." News networks hope this trend comes in the form of younger viewers who are encouraged to become part-time journalists.