The other solution is to elect to have your LLC taxed as an S corp, which is allowed under the IRS' "check the box" rules, although that solution can create its own complications.
There's plenty more to this report, including a proposed solution to fixing these broken economics, but you'll have to check out the links below for the full scoop.
Of course, if you're feeling social, the solution will also let you share what you're watching with others and check up on your friend's TV-viewing habits.