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It looks like Will Ferrell will be returning to television. HBO has agreed to broadcast his upcoming Broadway one-man show You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush.

Usually when I see actors play on Broadway, I think they're slumming it and I wonder if this is the case for Ferrell. His recent movie appearances weren't that great (I just rented Step Brothers and wasn't really impressed). It seems like his star is starting to fade (despite forward-thinking innovations such as Funny or Die).

Things that make me go WTF?: Will Ferrell is still one of the hottest names in comedy movies right now, despite duds like Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro, and yet the former SNL star is slumming to Broadway to do a one-man show. I don't get the logic.

I think You're Welcome America is a decent idea. It just seems too soon in execution. In 20 years, when Ferrell's career ain't what it is today, he should play an elderly W. who is unrepentant to his bad leadership decisions for humorous effect. Mind you, this could just be an experimental phase for him, like the Funny or Die videos that he's also popular for. Perhaps he just views Broadway as another untouched frontier for himself.

To tell the truth, while I question the career move, I have to admit that at this moment I want to buy a ticket to see You're Welcome America. He's from an improvisational background and I have no doubt he'd be fun to watch live on stage.