MONTALBAN PRAISES GONZALES

HOLLYWOOD - Legendary actor Ricardo Montalban released a statement praising embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. "I have nothing but praise for Alberto Gonzales," Montalban said. "Alberto and I worked closely together early in his career and he always acted in accordance with the highest standards of his profession." Reached by phone Montalban added, "Of course, the only problems we had with detainees on "Fantasy Island" was getting them to leave." Montalban admitted his surprise that Gonzales had advanced to become Attorney General. "But then again, I can see where a degree from the Fantasy Island Law School would prepare him for the work he's doing at the Justice Department.