Here's the link, though it requires free registration: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/perspective/chi-0407250346jul25,1 ,3188291.story?coll=chi-newsopinionperspective-hed <- John Tynes - john at tynes.com - http://www.JohnTynes.com/ -> It was a variety show, yes. But sadly, it was not a talent show.