HOLLYWOOD - I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, everybody, and God bless America.

Sarah Palin saved a turkey at a slaughterhouse Friday. As she talked on camera about animal rights, a man behind her grabbed a turkey and cut its head off. What impresses Hollywood about Alaskans is how they always get the laugh on the first take.

General Motors severed its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods on Tuesday. They say it has nothing to do with their federal bailout request. It's just that the company has enough of an image problem without having a spokesman who is in the shop for repairs.

The Los Angeles Auto Show opened Saturday to crowds who are anxious to see the latest concept cars and hybrids and electrics. It's a change of pace for L.A. Instead of homeless people asking passing cars for money, the cars are asking people for money.

The Treasury Department rescued Citibank on Sunday with an innovative plan. They shifted the bank's trillion dollars in toxic assets into a bad bank. The idea is to set it loose like a garbage ship until someone claims it, hopefully Somali pirates.

Former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters bawled out the state after every county voted for McCain. There was a reason. The Sooners are vying with the Crimson Tide for the national championship and they aren't voting for anybody with Bama in his name.

San Diego's former congressman, Duke Cunningham, sought a presidential pardon Monday. He was caught with diamond jewelry, furs, gold candelabras and a Bentley in his driveway. San Diegans believe they have the constitutional right to a perfect day.

Argus Hamilton performs at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.