CNN meets BET

On January 20th the first President with African American ancestry will be sworn in at what is sure to be the most watch inauguration in U.S. History. The television ratings will be astronomical.

Though no one has specifically asked me to, I have taken the liberty of brainstorming several reality shows that could capitalize on these ratings.

The most obvious choice would be WHITE HOUSE - BLACK FAMILY. It would highlight the historic significance of the Obamas' journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. And how amusing would it be for us to watch the 1st family mix up their fat maid Sue Smith with the painfully thin chef Linda Jones? It's hysterically true how much white people all look alike! I can smell the ratings bonanza already.

At this moment John McCain is meeting with Barack Obama. The Obama camp says the meeting is simply to discuss the future of our country and will not result in any job offers. Not to get anyone too excited but a little birdie has told me that a possible position in the white house might in fact be in the cards for McCain. MASTER OF THE HOUSE. Picture it. McCain is hired to serve as 1st Butler to the Obama family. Astute political advice slipped to the commander in chief whilst massaging his feet fire-side. A muttering old man makes snide asides to the camera. The straight talk express parked on the lawn -- an extension cord running from the oval office to run the space heater and hot plate. Mark your calendars for this mid-season replacement.

1st PUPPY - It's a sort of WEST WING meets SCOOBY DOO. The Obama's new dog stars in an animated saturday morning cartoon that both teaches children about the political machinations of Washington as well as the how-to's of solving crimes. The mystery machine is replaced with a presidential motorcade, complete with doggie safety seat. And for May sweeps the Obama mutt (the dog, not President-elect -- hey! He said it, not me!) calls on former 1st dogs and cats for a heartwarming, all paws on deck solution to a major international crisis. This would be huge with the children and the stoner set.

Please feel free to leave suggestions for other Obama related programming. If the television people ever call me back I'll pass them along. We're gearing up for an incredible presidency. Let's demand the television programs to go with it.