I was just reading from A New Earth and Eckhart Tolle is writing about television. Tolle states, "There are some programs that have been extremely helpful to many people; have changed their lives for the better, opened their heart, made them more conscious. Even some comedy shows, although they may be about nothing in particular, can be unintentionally spiritual by showing a caricature version of human folly and the ego. They teach us not to take anything too seriously, to approach life in a lighthearted way, and above all, they teach by making us laugh." This is an indirect promotion of Third Rock From The Sun, trust me. I purchased the entire 6-Season set on DVD recently. I've gradually watched every episode in the first five seasons and I'm getting ready to crack open season 6. The final episode in season 4 - The Big Giant Headache (Part II), exemplifies the genius of this show. This episode slaps the face of all things conventional. From beginning to end it exposes the ridiculous nature of all we have come to hold near and dear in traditional culture. It shines a light on all the silly roles that trap us. For those of you who've never seen Third Rock, its a sitcom about a family of aliens whose mission is to understand humans and life on earth. Although they reside in adult bodies, they haven't been trained in the ways of US culture. Their behavior is that you which you would expect from someone age 13 or younger. The Big Giant Headache (Part II) episode starts with Dr. Dick Solomon (the mission's high commander, played by John Lithgow) waking up from what he thinks is a nightmare, but it's not. The Big Giant Head (played by William Shatner) has demoted Dick and made Sally the new high commander. Dick repeatedly makes sure to let Sally know that she only got the job because she has a hot body. The Big Giant Head confirms that what Dick says is true but reassures Sally, "Don't get me wrong, I promoted you because I thought you'd be the best possible candidate to give me pleasure." The entire show puts a comedic spin on the concept of power roles and the awkward traditions we have come to think of as "normal" in male/female relationships but its so funny to watch that its difficult to find time for defensiveness. As an added bonus, you will get to see William Shatner sing Close to You by The Carpenters in his now famous, priceline.com style just before he beams himself and Vickie Dupcheck up to his bachelor pod for a Jr. Prom after-party. If that doesn't make you laugh, I don't know what will.