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(S11E11) As much as I like to poke fun at the "Simpsons already did it" crowd for not realizing that everything has pretty much been done already, I must admit that I sometimes fall into that same mindset a little too easily.

Yes, the Simpsons did do an episode where Homer starts working out and becomes, not unlike Bill does in this episode, about half flabby and half muscular. Coincidentally, that Simpsons episode is actually titled "King of the Hill." However, that particular Simpsons episode was about Homer trying to win Bart's respect, whereas this episode of King of the Hill was about Bill obtaining a body never thought he could have, and becoming so self-centered he pushes all his friends away.

Here's a word of advice: if you want to create a dating show with physically disfigured people, and you want it taken seriously, don't title your show Monster Love. The folks behind the new reality series in the Netherlands at least figured that much out and changed the title to Love at Second Sight. The show is set to debut on February 20 and broadcaster SBS 6 is looking for people with visible handicaps to be part of the series.

Footage of a father hitting his fifteen year old daughter that was taped back in 2002 and aired Friday as part of a Primetime Live episode about step-families, has led to an investigation by police in upstate New York. ABC did not report the incident to authorities, claiming it was the only act of physical violence out of hundreds of hours of footage. The father and stepmother  both later admitted, however, that they had struck the girl before. Surprisingly, or perhaps not so surprisingly, the girl, who is now eighteen, has come to her father's defense, asking folks to respect their privacy and not to attack him. Nevertheless, Primetime's messageboard is lit up with angry missives from people who caught the episode, some demanding ABC give any money made from advertising to causes promoting child-abuse prevention.

I didn't see the episode, but I would love to hear someone's take on it who actually watched it.