WIRELESS FLASH BRIEFS AROUND THE WORLD

WIRELESS FLASH BRIEFS AROUND THE WORLD

EMMAUS, Penn. (Wireless Flash) -- America's teenage boys would rather be smart than studly. According to a survey by "MH-18" magazine, only 5 percent want to improve their looks compared to 27 percent of guys who wish they had better high school grades. -- LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash) -- Buddy Hackett is turning into a political pundit. The 75-year-old comedian recently told friends that if Gore gets elected, ethnic jokes will be changed forever. Hackett predicts some ethnic jokes will now begin, "An Irishman, an Italian and a vice president were walking down the street..." -- NEW YORK -- If George W. Bush or Al Gore want to win the respect of teenagers, they should quit politics and become musicians. According to Fujifilm, 30 percent of teens consider musicians to be their role models compared to only 7 percent who prefer politicians.

CORRECTION: The August 16 story headlined "Fess Parker Turns 75 (Aug. 16)" contained an incorrect phone number in the contact line. The correct number is (805) 688-7788.