Ombudsman

Not to dwell on this whole Steve Irwin death thing too much longer, but I blanched when I saw that Larry King is turning his feckless hour of television tonight over the tributing the Crocodile Hunter. When I think of national human interest stories that mightcould be handled with a delicate touch, the first person I think of is Larry King, for sure.

"Tonight, we look back at the life and career of the irascible Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, in a touching hour of programming. But first, we're talking to the delightful Tim Allen about his wonderful new family movie 'The Santa Clause 4: Clause and Effect.'

"Gainesville, you're live on the air!"