Some things I've learned from switching past the news and sports channels:

I don't exactly know who she is, or what her claim to fame is, but that Kim Kardashian is one of the most beautiful women I've seen in my life.

I saw an episode of "All in the Family" the other day where Archie's hated cousin died in the house, and he was bombarded with well wishers while trying to raise money among relatives and negotiate with the undertaker. You don't see performances like Carroll O'Connor's anymore.

I've also watched rebroadcasts of the 1969 and 1978 world series, and one would think that 40 years passed between those 9 years. In '69 fans still wore ties and jackets to the games, and Curt Gowdy/Lindsey Nelson announced only the happenings on the field. In '78 dress was casual and Howard Cosell dominated the broadcast by gushing and praising practically every player in the game.

I get hooked on those infomercials that have that stocky red headed lady making treats in her electric sandwich maker for the tall goofy guy. He barely takes a nibble of her food and his eyes roll back in his head as he proclaims the 90 second snack made from Bisquick, cheese and leftover chicken is the greatest thing he's ever eaten.

There are far more commercials on tv than there were 25 years ago.