Weekend Update

Props to Senator Bayh for saying that Democrats must be willing to use the military. Time and time again, we forget that it is mainly Democrats that tend to join because they can't find other jobs...it's just that other people neglect them in not giving them the proper armor.

Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2008, said Thursday that his party lacks credibility on national security and needs to convince Americans that Democrats are willing to use force when necessary.

Until the party can persuade voters, it will be unable to move the debate to issues that work for Democrats, Bayh said.

"Unless the American people know that we will be good stewards of the nation's security, they're unlikely to trust us with anything else," said the two-term Indiana senator.

Bayh said there are legitimate grounds to criticize President Bush's approach to fighting terrorism, but until Democrats establish more credibility on the issue, many voters won't listen.

Congressman Chandler has a fundraiser this week in Northern Kentucky. I will not be there but I hope it goes well.

Watch out, Matt Blunt. The Republican governor is going to face a possible challenge from Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon. Let's go, Jay!

Forty-five players used this season for the Boston Red Sox.

More take on the controversy of erecting a new monument in Henderson County. If it hasn't been trouble before, why would it be now?

Improv Olympic celebrates 25 years. Who is joining in on the fun?

The California contingent includes Austin Powers creator Mike Myers, former Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter, veteran sitcom weirdo Andy Dick, "Scrubs" janitor Neil Flynn and "Mad TV" troupers Ike Barinholtz and Stephnie Weir.

Arriving live from New York is a large chunk of the "Saturday Night Live" cast, among them Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sanz, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler. With a baby due any day, Poehler's "Weekend Update" co-anchor Tina Fey had to send regrets but promises some sort of video presence.

Dan Bakkedahl will be there, a few weeks before starting as a new correspondent on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart." Fellow alum Jon Favreau can't make it, but pal Vince Vaughn might.

Steve Carell is headed for stardom.

Are our late night shows changing?

For nearly half a century, late-night TV has been ruled by hosts whom viewers came to know on a first-name basis: Johnny, Jay, Dave, Conan.

But now the after-hours dial is appealing to a younger audience with cable programs that bear little resemblance to the traditional talk show -- and the trend could shake up TV for years to come.

And now, Jon.