On a previous episode:

New list member Heather offered her choices for people to play the principals if they remade Isthar. I said I might cast Paul Giamatti in the Chuck Clarke role, but I was stumped for who to play Lyle Rogers.

We return to our story:

My wife Anne suggest Ray Milano.  I thought that was a pretty good idea, but when I watched this vid, I decided I had found my alternative universe Lyle:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8

The Hoff is a follower of the 70s Swedish group "Blue Swede" who discovered what is now known as "The Special Theory of Ooga Chakka" - that is, the song "Hooked On A Feeling is significantly hookier through the generous application of Ooga Chakkas. 

It's bad manners to brag oneself up, but you guys will probably appreciate being the first to know that I have discovered "The General Theory of Ooga Chakka" - that is, any song can be improved if you put enough Ooga Chakka in it.

Check out, for example, my new recording of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" at:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=907462&songID=7196474

Merry Christmas, and I'll let you know if I have time to get "Auld Lang Syne" up before midnight!

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