Uber-humorist John Hodgman has a wit that hasn't been seen since the likes of Robert Benchley. His uncanny ability to turn his know-it-all prowess and droll delivery into brilliant comedy deserves scientific study.

I'm not saying he needs a complete autopsy. Maybe just a little exploratory brain surgery that doesn't do any permanent damage to the neurons and synapses that allow him to conjure long lists of hobo names and an incredibly detailed history of the American lobster. Trust me, there is a hilarious global warming cure in that noggin somewhere.

So after watching his brilliant and funny performance at the White House Radio and Television Correspondence Dinner (Speaking of which, didn't we just have one? How many of these damn dinners do they need? Are television reporters experiencing a major shortage of grilled chicken?), a lingering but obvious thought occurred. Why does this man not have his own television show?

He's already made his presence known on the tube from his funny performance of a constantly flustered PC in Apple's commercials with actor Justin Long. He's become as popular, if not more so, than Lewis Black with his resident expert segments on The Daily Show. His recent speech before President Barack Obama on how the White House's effort to heal the nerd vs. jock rift has prevented the Food and Drug Administration from listing C-Span as a clinically approved sleep aid.

Maybe part of his charm and wit comes from the fact that he doesn't turn the spotlight on himself every chance he gets. Part of the fun of watching him is the anticipation of his appearances. He lingers in the back of your mind after every appearance he makes and reappears when you least expect him, making him that much funnier on his subsequent appearances. I believe this is called the "Stephen Baldwin Theory of Attraction."

Still, a show centered around Hodgman's unique sense of humor and observations would be a welcome addition to my TiVo (as soon as I get an upgraded model running again, long story that would break your tiny little hearts). He's destined to become another name on a long list of break-out shows that started on The Daily Show. It's the one thing that nerds and jocks can agree on.