SNIP "..."CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" could mark a sublime opportunity for the candidates with the lowest poll numbers. Picture a chalk outline around a corpse that looks suspiciously like Dennis Kucinich. Wait ... it is Dennis Kucinich! What better way to take on a larger-than-life status than by leaving this life behind, at least figuratively? The sympathy vote, alone, would pay for itself.
If NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly can land a nonspeaking cameo pit stop in "The Office," why can't aspirants to the office that's oval follow in his footsteps? Imagine Sam Brownback or Chris Dodd blending into Dunder-Mifflin's anything-but-flashy woodwork. It's not all that difficult.
Mike Huckabee's underexposed alter ego could land a piece of prime TV real estate on "American Idol." Picture a pitchy warbler in front of the iconic mural images of Kelly, Reuben, Fantasia, Carrie, Taylor ... and Mike, brandishing his bass guitar in that band of his, "Capitol Offense." And you think Simon looks dyspeptic now?
Mitt Romney could carve out his own niche on "Desperate Housewives." Who else could convincingly pair up with a first lady, second lady, third lady and fourth lady?
Once presidential product placement kicks into high gear, candidates will at least be free of the production expenses of slick ad campaigns. More importantly, the TiVo-tees out there, who've added more hours to their lives by eliminating commercials, will add yet more time when they start zapping through the programs, not just ads. Especially after Howie summons the junior senator from New York with, "Hillary ... Open the case." ..."
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