All things must pass. People once wondered how they would get on without Johnny Carson.

The Playboy empire probably has a better shot at long-term viability without Hugh, who may nonetheless live on forever as he may well be the anti-Christ. I bet he's here in five years. I think HUSTLER is the more leader-driven of the two. Both companies have moved beyond their magazines. Wisely.

Remember, Bob Guccione was once a competitive equal to Hefner and Flynt. Does anyone under 40 really miss him? Does anyone under 25 really know who he is?

Dinosaurs walk the earth.