Flash video skipping

Hi. I've done some searching and can't figure out how to resolve this. And it's driving me crazy.
For some time now, Flash video playback has been skipping chronically on my MBP. I thought it might be because I needed to do some housecleaning, but I've done that and it's still skipping.
Play any video -- webisodes, Youtube, whatever -- and the picture skips. The audio plays straight through, but the picture will stick and skip.
I'm using OS X 10.5.6, Firefox 3.0.9, updated flash player, etc. My 180GB hard drive has 49GB free. I've got 4GB RAM and it skips even when no other programs are open. I've repaired permissions. Video still skipping.
Any suggestions? What can I do? Please help... online video is unwatchable.

+do this without the disc?+
See if this helps:
Boot holding down Apple/S and don't let go until you see scrolling text.
When that stops and you see a root#: prompt enter
*fsck -fy*
Let it run through all the checks and repairs.
If it fails first time, at any time, or finds and fixes a fault - _run the command again and keep doing so_ (some fixes can take several passes) until it says "Appears to be OK" then enter
reboot
The other thing to check is your streaming settings:
Open System Preferences/Quicktime and click the Streaming Tab
Set the speed to one lower than your actual connection
Check Instant On
Move the slider a couple of notches from the left
(I know you're having trouble with Flash content but just try this to humor me ;-))

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