People talk 1/21/04

Probst thinks he could outwit, outplay, outlast

LOS ANGELES -- He knows he'll never get the chance, but Jeff Probst would love to play "Survivor" instead of just be the host. He likes both the physical and mental aspects of the game, and thinks he'd make a good contestant because he has a strong point of view and isn't afraid to express it.

Baldwin brother working to save wrestling

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- A state university wrestling program that faces the budget ax is getting some help from William Baldwin. The star of movies including "Backdraft" and "Sliver" has joined the fight to save the sport at the State University of New York at Binghamton. The program has been targeted for elimination by university president Lois DeFleur as part of an attempt to save money. New York state is facing a $5.1 billion deficit, and all state institutions have been told to hold the line on spending.

Jimmy Dean no longer pitchman for sausage

RICHMOND, Va. -- Legendary country crooner Jimmy Dean says the Sara Lee Corp. has dropped him as spokesman for the sausage company he founded more than three decades ago. The company will still retain rights to his name and image.

-- From wire reports