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by Mike Krumboltz

Joe the Plumber ruled the Buzz this week, but he wasn’t the only one clogging the Search box. Join us for a look back at some of the week’s largest tales, including a ’70s sitcom star’s shocking secrets, three unlikely siblings, and a presidential candidate’s sheepish return to late-night TV.

Marcia, we hardly knew thee
We always suspected there was some slightly sketchy stuff happening on the set of “The Brady Bunch.” But apparently the truth is even wilder than we imagined. Maureen McCormick, who played comely Marcia, has released a stunning tell-all memoir that details her days as the eldest Brady daughter. There were copious amounts of drugs, sex, and (brace yourself) sex for drugs. Searches on the actress-turned-author skyrocketed 48,571%, and a slew of articles, including this one from the AP, roared in the Buzz.

Identical triplets born
A New York woman gave birth to three identical sons this past week. According to doctors, this is extremely rare, occurring in as few as 1 in 100 million births. Articles from across the Buzz chimed in with factoids and well wishes, while curious queries on “identical triplets” and “identical triplet odds” both surged. So how do the mother and father tell their sons apart? Color-coded diapers, perhaps?

John and Dave finally make up
A few weeks ago, John McCain was scheduled to appear on “The Late Show With David Letterman.” He canceled, and Dave wasn’t pleased. In fact, Dave was quite upset. The comedian teased and mocked McCain until McCain could take no more. The presidential candidate finally appeared on Letterman’s show this week to apologize. As soon as Sen. McCain walked on to the stage, Letterman quipped, “Can you stay?” Ol’ Dave may have forgiven, but he clearly hasn’t forgotten.

It’s all about Joe
We tried to avoid writing about Joe the Plumber, but no week in review would be complete without him. After Wednesday night’s debate, Joe went from small-known working man to overnight celebrity. He visited morning talk shows and really inspired investigative reporting. (Item! He doesn’t really have a plumbing license. Gasp!) One of our favorite offshoots from the bizarre phenomenon: a salute to Joes of all kinds, courtesy of TV Guide.

Also buzzing this week…
• Rumors swirled that Tom Cruise fell to his death in New Zealand. Not right. His spokesman reports that the couch-jumping maniac is alive and well.

• Reckon all airlines are terrible? Reckon again, Jack. According to Condé Nast Traveler, Virgin America is the USA’s best airline, while Singapore Airlines was picked as the world’s best. But wait—whither Hooters Air?

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

AP – Authorities said a 42-year-ancient man, dressed up like the elderly owner of a Baldwin County beauty parlor and tried to break into her shop so he could look at himself in a mirror. The man was wearing a blond wig when he allegedly attempted to burglarize a shop owned by Rose Stevens, 76. Deputies said the man told them he wanted to sit in the owner’s chair and look at himself.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

AP – The young Tampa Bay Rays shrugged off question after question about team psyche. They find it laughable that anyone believes they may not have the resolve to close out Boston in the AL championship series. “It really is amusing,” pitcher James Shields said Friday, some 15 hours after the defending World Series champion Red Sox forced Game 6 in the ALCS with the second-largest comeback in postseason history.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back