Jonathan Rhys Meyers as King Henry VIII

From the fine folks at Showtime (same people who bring us Dexter - and I love that show!) The Tudors, a new series that will debut on April 1st, 2007.

I wish that I could say I am enthusiastic about this show, but to be honest I have my trepidations, in part I guess because I am so passionate about the subject matter. You can read of my love affair with Elizabeth I on the Paranormal Blog. I guess I could be considered a wee bit of a Tudor "snob," which the very name of this blog should be a huge clue to the gentle reader.

Firstly, is it me or is anyone else bothered by the fact that our lead actor does not even have the golden red hair that was almost a trademark of Henry? See, I told ya I'm picky!

Well I will be tuning in with fingers and toes crossed. Americans for the most part have a very warped sense of who Henry VIII this show could potentially warp it even more.

Watch for a review of The Tudors right here at the most aptly named of blogs, Pastyme with Good Companye!

Decades ago the Beatles "were bigger than Jesus," heck they were even bigger than Britney Spears or Paris Hilton today!

An enterprising American business approached the Beatles with a scheme to sell their used bathwater to fans. The Fab Four turned down the idea of bottling and cashing in on their sudsy supply, but not everyone turned down such offers.

Rudolph Valentino's valet supplemented his own income by selling vials of the matinee idol's bathwater for $20 bux a piece.

Ew!