Neil Patrick Harris to fill in for Regis...

Very cool news. Neil Patrick Harris will be filling in for an ailing Regis Philbin Thursday and Friday on "Live With Regis and Kelly." Aside from his sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," this will be the most high-profile gig for Harris since he came out publicly last fall. He's made clear that he does not want to become a gay activist or dwell on his sexuality so I think we can expect him to steer clear on that. But how great that America will see an openly gay man co-host "Live" to be followed by the openly-gay Rosie O'Donnell moderating on "The View." I love it!
I'm sure there will be no repeat of the silliness that took place when Clay Aiken put his hand over Kelly's mouth during an interview when he guest-hosted last fall and she told him it was a no-no becasue she didn't know where that hand had been! Rosie somehow took the comment as homophobic even though Clay, who is widely assumed to be gay, has never come out of the closet.
Harris has been a pro for a really long time, is the veteran of two hit series and several Broadway shows. I think he will knock America's socks off.