Opening .mpg with VLC

Hi, when I double click .mpg files I want them to always open in VLC. However, I can't get that to "hold".
I right click on the file, then >open with>Other>click on VLC and check always open with. That one icon changes but all new .mpg's try and start with QT. What gives?

Sorry, I asked too quick.
You go through the Get Info route. Open with, Use this application to open all....

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