Laugh Lines
* “Tom Arnold has been named grand marshal of the Hollywood Christmas parade,” says Bob Mills. “The theme this year is ‘Deck the Halls with Canceled Sitcoms.’ -”
* “It was 14 years ago this week that the cellular phone was introduced. Before that, drivers had to keep their hands busy with just a radio.” (Steve Voldseth)
* Regarding the San Fernando Valley’s new moves to secede from L.A., Kenny Noble Cortes observes, “Can’t blame ‘em. Valley residents are tired of L.A.’s hand-me-downs. They want their own smog, traffic, graffiti and losing sports teams.”
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