So, the wife has gotten me hooked on several reality shows over the years. From "Survivor" to The Amazing Race, to the surprise guilty pleasure of the summer, the historically themed "Treasure Hunters."

But now it's this great show on Animal Planet called MEERKAT MANOR.

What's Meerkat Manor you say? Well, USA Today calls it a "Cross Wild Kingdom with Dynasty." It follows the lives of a pack of meerkats called "The Whiskers" and it's more compelling and entertaining as any hypocritical, star-bloated TV dramedy.

And one thing is certain ... I'm worried about Shakespeare. (caution, potential spoiler, so don't click unless ...!)