Paraphrased from Across The Hall :::  Instead of the 3 minute rule ... they should put in a trap door ... let the door be connected to the viewers at home ... they could call (toll call to raise $$ for the City) and once they reach a certain level... the trap door opens and the next person gets to speak. At least that would make for entertaining television. ha ha! ::: 

1-900-BYE-BYE-1 for Lyman
1-900-BYE-BYE-2 for Krake
1-900-BYE-BYE-3 for Evans (damn, can't do that one)
etc ...

The hell with the dancing and singing and iron chef-ing - I would have those numbers on speed dial !!!!!