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HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
O.J. Simpson will appear before the Nevada parole board to seek his release. He reportedly has been approached by TV producers who want him to star in a reality show once he’s out. They’re pitching it to the networks as a cross between “The Bachelor” and “Survivor.”
The Hollywood Reporter noted that Johnny Depp was the 11th celebrity since the election to joke about assassinating the president. If this trend continues, it could end runaway production. All the movies and TV shows will have to be filmed in Hollywood if all the stars are on the No-Fly List.
The White House expressed hope Sunday that the GOP Senate can settle on a health care bill and pass it this week. Trump is hoping the GOP Senate can pass a more humane bill than the GOP House bill. Last month the House Republicans passed a health care bill called “If They Die, They Die.”
President Trump went on Fox News on Sunday morning to kick off Energy Week, and he called on America to become the world’s leader in energy and fossil fuel production. We make a great product. Gasoline is now cheaper than water in Oklahoma City and healthier than the water in Flint.
Argus Hamilton is the host comedian at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and entertains groups and organizations around the country. E-mail him at Argus@ArgusHamilton. com.