https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/12/08/calling-hbo/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 17:51:55 -0400<![CDATA[Reading Niles Lathem&#8217;s article on the latest Oil-for-Food hijinks in this morning&#8217;s NYPost, I thought what a great replacement series for &#8220;The Sopranos&#8221; the whole UNSCUM scandal would make. Right away I saw Eddie Murphy as Kofi Annan. (Don&#8217;t laugh &#8211; comics can always play straight. It&#8217;s the other way around you get into trouble.) The other characters are up to you. But what about a series title? It shouldn&#8217;t be too on the nose.]]>Wed, 08 Dec 2004 06:00:12 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/12/08/calling-hbo-n205954