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Paul flies solo today but still has everything you want to know about tomorrow's Morning Show! Many things in store...including a mentalist who is going to read both Robin & Larry's minds! You don't want to miss out. Tune into this web EXCLUSIVE to find out more.
I'm a day late, sorry. I was busy getting stuck in traffic thanks to that wonderful rain. What the heck is the story with this weather?
Anyway, many of you have heard already about the health alert on plastic baby bottles and water bottles. Well, believe it or not, I'm not the freaked out parent in our house. That would be my lovely spouse who, when the first alert came out months ago, switched Amelia's bottles to BPA free. This weekend we got a package with new bowls and spoons--all BPA free.
You'd think that as a journalist I would act immediately but I'm pretty slow about these things that don't have a conclusive answer. I still foolishly believe that "the authorities" will warn me just in time to save my child, that the powers that be will say the truth and only but the truth.
I'm also kind of cheap and all these BPA free and organic stuff is so expensive. Two BPA free bottles can cost 20 dollars. Besides, I'm probably full of lead and BPA and I've turned right ok... Maybe, that explains a lot about my behavior.
Anyway, I know we have to go back to basics and live a cleaner, more organic life. I just have to get used to it. I've started by buying organic fruits and milk. Amelia eats organic and BPA free. And I try to take my own bags to the grocery store. But I draw the line at some junk food. Let me have my chemically laden chocolate or chips or give me death.
This promo is taped straight from the WGN news set...and Robin & Larry join in! The Morning Show has lots of fun lined up for tomorrow...including a farmer game show! Wanna know what else?? Just tune into the video below and check it out.
Rating - 3 stars
www.shoutfile.com
This promo is brought to you "behind the scenes" of a Bally taping...see Val and Dean get their tails kicked by their trainer! Pat & Paul have the scoop on tomorrow's Morning Show... so tune in this promo EXCLUSIVE to find out.
Rating - 3 stars
www.triciawalshsmith.com/
Thursday's Zell-a-bration was a tribute to our new CEO Sam Zell and in case you missed it, we prepared a cavalcade of stars in the true spirit of WGN Morning News: plate-spinners, acrobatic dogs, Vegas showgirls, The Sam Zell dancers, and more. Charro cancelled last minute, and the rodeo monkees were lost in luggage, and Konrad broke his 12 year vow never to wear garter-belts, and spiked heels. It was another shining piece of TV for the vault at the Chicago Broadcast Museum.
Zell was late for the party, but received 20 calls about it while riding his motorcycle to Bradley Place. His response: "WGN has a morning show?"
He arrived at the WGN meeting with the employees, which feels similar to a Gary Larson Far Side convention of crossed-eyed people. Zell was very complimentary of WGN's rich history, and then outlined how much money the finely-manicured TV executives had lost during those illustrious years.
At the employee meeting, Zell was overheard asking how much we spent on the cans of Sprite, and asking to review Skilling's time-card to make sure the Trib was getting the appropriate dollar per hour value from its meterology department.
Unlike the bean counters of past, Zell isn't about nickles and dimes; he's about
millions and billions. Finally, someone is driving the ship who is "in it, to win it." Let's just hope some of those shekels trickle-down to the little people who make it all possible.
Eighteen, 19- and 20-year old kids are common in sports, but they usually don't look their age. Most of the great teenage athletes of our time appear old enough to buy life insurance, let alone a cocktail- Mike Tyson, Lebron James, Greg Oden. The rest at least acted as if they were older- Wayne Gretzky, Kobe Bryant, Martina Hingis. But the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews don't act, or look older than they are.
And that's why they're so much fun.
First off, both look as if they've been yanked outta study hall- shirts untucked, pants too baggy, hair too long (at least Kane's). I bet neither guy could even guess his jacket size within 2 measurements. And accessories? Their jewelry doesn't get any gaudier than a watch that also tells the weather, and the last time either guy had a shoeshine was Junior Prom.
Hearing them interviewed is always refreshing. Neither one speaks in canned sound bites or cliches. And do you know why? Because they don't know any yet! In time they will. So for now, cherish the rambling, stammering, meandering answers they provide.
Both are handsome, talented, wealthy 19-year olds. There's little they can't afford, few ventures they can't pursue, and even fewer young ladies who'd turn them down. But how do you entertain a lovely co-ed when you don't have your own place? Kane lives with the Hawks Assistant GM . . . and his wife and kids!
When I see Kane and Toews interviewed together, it's like watching 2 goofy kids. Not young men, not young professionals- kids. And it's been so long since I saw 2 athletes so unblemished, so unjaded, and so genuine. How long?
My entire life!
Robin joins the guys for this promo and they're all in a rush to go somewhere....hmm...I wonder where?? Find out! Of course, they have all the info on what's coming up on Monday's show...so you'll want to check out this web promo EXCLUSIVE to see what's in store.
Rating - 3 stars
www.fhmonline.com
The Morning Show threw a huge ZELL-A-Bration today in honor of Mr.Sam Zell himself. So today, Pat and Paul have special guests from the Zell-A-Bration join in on the promo fun! See who the guests are and get the skinny on tomorrow's show...all in this web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Rating - 1 star
www.dailymotion.com
Paul is joined today by a VERY special guest who came all the way from LA to join us...who can it be?? Tune in below to find out! PLUS...the Morning Show is throwing a big party tomorrow, and all the details are inside this web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Rating - 1 star
WWW.ROYZIMMERMAN.COM
Things are just a little different today...Pat & Paul bring this promo to you with the help of Paul's webcam! LOTS in store for you in tomorrow's show...including Cal Ripken Jr. and a former contestant of America's Next Top Model! Check it out here...in this web promo EXCLUSIVE.
For you regular bloggers, you may remember an entry I did about 8 months ago.
I'm talking about when I went off about the not so friendly cop who pulled me over for speeding.
Not only did he pull me over, he hauled me into the station because I did not have an IL license yet...at 3:45am in the morning...EIGHT MONTHS PREGNANT....IN THE RAIN!!!!
Grant it, I was speeding, but I was looking for a little grace and mercy.
I didn't get either.
But, moving on....the other morning, I thought I was going to have a heart attack.
I saw flashing lights in my rear view mirror.
I panicked.
I thought he was coming for me again.
I broke out into a sweat.
The lights got closer.
I pulled to the side anticipating, he was coming for me.
And, low and behold, the squad car flew right by me.
They were going for someone else or something else.
Finally, my heart rate slowed and I took a deep breath.
Then, I went off to work and had a wonderful day.
I just wanted to share this good news with you.
I have been ticket free in ’08!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating - 2 stars
www.missplusamerica.com
Pat & Paul play a game in this promo...find out what they're "smiling" about! Also...the Morning Show has plenty in store for tomorrow, you'll want to tune in to this web promo EXCLUSIVE to see what.
Rating - 3 stars
www.jewishinstlouis.org
I know this is fairly late notice, but a good friend to the WGN Morning Sports team (and to Sox fans far and wide) is involved with a good cause this weekend, and he asked me to pass this along.
Southside Super Fans Soxman & Batboy Huddle for the Heartland
Southside Super fans and local journalist, Soxman & Batboy will help Heartland Blood Centers kick off their Huddle for the Heartland Blood Drive at the Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington Street, in Naperville on Saturday, April, 19, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 P.M.
The Chicago Falcons, a semi-pro football team, and several blood recipients from Chicagoland will also assist Heartland in hosting this large scale blood drive event to support the ongoing need for blood donations. Thirty-three hospitals, rely solely on Heartland Blood Centers for all of their blood product needs.
“Chicago sports fans have honored me by calling me a sports fan super hero,” said Soxman. “The real heroes are those who help save thousands of lives each year by donating blood. We’re honored to join this super team.”
To celebrate the festivities of the day, there will be raffle prizes, including White Sox tickets donated by Soxman, for anyone who shares the gift of life. All blood donors will receive a coupon for a FREE double crust fruit pie from Bakers Square . Blood donors will also have a chance to meet blood recipients Soxman and Batboy will be signing pictures and cheering on blood donors.
**To schedule your blood donation time, please contact Ammie Tabone at 708.342.9765 or atabone@heartlandbc.org **
Today was our Morning Show Showdown...so Pat & Paul do this promo right from the track! They run through this morning's highlights and Paul talks about a special "soft" kiss he got...find out from who! Monday's show brings us a Larry Potash look-a-like...plus much more! Watch this web promo EXCLUSIVE to find out the rest.
Because of the earthquake coverage, this week's reviews never made it on the air. And so my 12 hours of time that I spent seeing the movies and writing the reviews doesn't go to waste, here's what I think of this week's offerings. Tell me what you think of them!
Dean
“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”
The big one comes from the creators of "40 Year Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up.”
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is your must-see movie of the weekend. Judd Apatow serves up another silly, sexual, sweet story about a lovable dope who escapes to Hawaii to get over being dumped by his TV star, girlfriend; the same place that the girlfriend goes with her new, rock star boyfriend.
Jason Segel, a "Freaks and Geeks", "Knocked up" and "How I Met Your Mother" co-star, wrote the movie and stars as the lovable mope. Kristen Bell from "Veronica Mars" is the girlfriend.
Like most Apatow films, this one is laugh out loud funny as our heart broken hero tries to move on; only digging himself deeper into depression with one hilarious scenario after another. The writing is wonderfully silly...and ultimately sweet but the performances here enhance everything.
Segal and Bell are great...but the deep cast of amazing, supporting characters that make "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" worth remembering. There’s the British rocker boyfriend; Russell Brand; the rebound girlfriend, Mila Kunis from “That 70’s show”; Paul Rudd as a burnt out surf instructor; Jack McBrayer, Kenneth from “30 Rock”, Jonah Hill and SNL’s Bill Hader.
Be aware, it earns it's "R" rating with plenty of sexual content and even some unexpected, albeit courageous frontal nudity from Segal.
A solid Dean's List "A."
“88 Minutes”
Next, is "88 minutes", a who-dun-it, thriller starring Al Pacino as an FBI shrink on whom the clock is ticking, when he gets a phone call saying he has only 88 minutes to live after he testifies against a serial killer sending him to death row.
My two questions? When did Pacino start going to Earl Schieb to get his hair dyed...and when did he start thinking that "shouting" his dialogue was better than speaking it; which is what he does for about "88" of the "108" minutes of this movie.
Aside from that, it’s been a while since we've had a good who-dun it. "88 minutes" drags in its first half...but pays off toward the end.
A not-awful, Dean's List "C.”
“Forbidden Kingdom”
In "Forbidden Kingdom", Jackie Chan and Jet Li are together for the first time in a predictable, story based on an ancient Chinese legend too complex to explain...and too pointless to explain. The story is so-so, but the bottom-line is if you like martial arts movies you'll like this. A high kicking, but nothing new, Dean's List "C."
“Zombie Strippers”
"Zombie Strippers" stars Robert Englund, Freddie from "Nightmare on Elm Street" and adult film star, Jenna Jameson in a bloody, horror-slasher-stripper romp that's 90 minutes of camp, naked bodies and flesh eating.
A Dean's List "B Negative."
“Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden”
Morgan Spurlock of "Super Size Me" fame's latest is a Michael Moore-like search for the world's most wanted terrorist. It’s half tongue in cheek but, half thoughtful, humanizing look at a people who aren't all that different from us. A Dean's List "B."
“Young@Heart”
An inspiring story of a New England senior citizens chorus who rock the house with The Clash, Coldplay and James Brown. If you're feeling a little tired on this Friday morning, "Young@Heart" will make you feel like you can accomplish anything, no matter what your age. An inspiring Dean's List "B+."
Paul is joined by a very special guest...Lovie Smith!! Tune in to see what Lovie has to say...and how long it actually takes him to say it. Plus, we have the goods on tomorrow's show...including THE 4TH ANNUAL MORNING SHOW SHOWDOWN...you don't want to miss it!
I jinxed it. I knew I would. I wrote that the girl (as I refer to my lovely daughter when I'm not happy with her behavior) was sleeping through the night and for the last 2 nights, she's woken up in the middle of the night screaming. Not hungry, not wet, just chatty. But her chattyness translates into these screams that no earplugs can block. I swear if she could talk she would be yelling our names. She does that for a half hour and then falls asleep until 5:30 AM, her wake up time, no matter what.
Anyway, I hope this changes tonight, since I have to do one of the things I hate the most in the whole wide world for Around Town tomorrow: RUN. We are doing it for Team in Training, which trains runners for marathons to raise money for the Leukimia Society. Love the charity, hate the running.
It's not because I'm lazy and unathletic. I'm both. But it's mostly because running takes me back to my awkward high school days where people made fun of the way I ran. I look more like those lizards in the Australian outback than a gazelle. Every year, for GYM class, we had to run half a mile so the teacher could check out our physical condtion. Let's just say, the entire class had to wait for me to be done, because it would take me about a half hour to complete the challenge. I was the girl who would walk by the volleyball court and get hit by the stray ball, almost every time. I had many friends in high school, a few of them very athletic, so I ended up on their teams out of pure pitty and guilt (thank God for Catholic education).
So every year, when I arrive at the track next to the Contemporary Art Museum, I get that horrible feeling I would get back in high school. My spleen hurts, my hands sweat and the fresh smell of the track make me want to cry with shame. But I know it's for a good cause and my boss is begging me to do it, so I'll be there.
I just wanted to let you know how I felt just in case you see me crying in a corner at some point during the Around Town.
Rating - 2 stars
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According to the folks at the All Things Organic Conference & Trade Show:
1. Organic sales growing 3-to-8 times faster than conventional products
2. Organic food & beverage sales to reach $19.7 billion in 2008 (18% increase from 2006)
3. Organic non-food items are experiencing double-digit growth (apparel, textile product, cosmetics & toys).
see the Organic Trade Association website for more details: www.ota.com
Turns to All Things Organic Trade Show for Help
Chicago - April 16, 2008
Much to my distress, my Chicago bean supplier dropped out of the picture. I won't mention names. But one day, for reasons I can't explain, he simply stopped returning phone calls and e-mails, without explanation. And an alternate supplier I found in Minnesota went radio silent as well. Why am I having so much trouble finding a bean supplier? It's been a baffling experience to say the very least. It's a tough nut to crack, this crazy food business. Now I'm on the hunt for a new supplier to make my famous Old Havana black beans.
Maybe the folks at the "All Things Organic" Trade Show can help. From April 27-thru-29th at McCormick Place, companies that market organic products will gather to do business. As I'm learning, the $23.6 billion organic food and beverage industry is growing rapidly. Maybe organic is the way to go.
Although I don't believe the show is open to the general public, you can learn more about the organics industry by logging onto the Organic Trade Association website: www.ota.com.
Stay tuned for my organic experience at the All Things Organic Trade Show.
Thanks to the wind in this windy city...the masterpiece of a promo we originally had for you was ruined! So we re-filmed it... see how it turned out and get all the 411 on tomorrow's show by watching the video below.
So, I'm sitting in the makeup room this morning.
All of a sudden, Jeanetta, one of our production assistants comes in, all excited.
She says, "Val told me I've got to come in to meet you."
I started smiling, because I was so flattered, and a little confused, since Jeanetta and I met a while ago.
She continued. "Val said you're the nicest person at WGN."
I had to agree with her. I am unbelievably nice - just ask me.
But, Val said that?
"No, she said. I meant Donna." (the makeup artist)
In her defense, Donna probably is the nicest person at WGN, but are you kidding me, Val?
She's here only once or twice a month, and I have to keep this smile on while plodding in this joint every stinking day.
How's this for nice? I'm not even posting an unflattering photo of you to accompany this story.
Robin
Rating - 3 stars
www.weblogs.newsday.com
Pat and Val argued about buying candy this morning. You tell us... who's right?
Val graces us with her presence for this promo...but she is not so thrilled with Pat. In fact, she shares a few words with him...you'll want to check this out! Of course, they also have the inside scoop on tomorrow's show for you...to find out all that's in store, watch the web promo EXCLUSIVE below.
Rating - 4 stars
www.marisamiller.com/
I just realized it was my turn to blog! But, thank God for Pat Tomasulo and he's obsession with blogging. He beat me to it and wrote a blog already. But I know you all look forward to my musings (yeah, right) and if I don't blog, Paul Konrad will come after me.
What a Monday! I was stuck in traffic for an hour to get to hour location. But it was worth it, since it was quite a unique place. Oops, a viewer already corrected me. Quite unique is wrong, it's just a unique place. Sorry, that's what happens when you improvise everything you say. So anyway, it was a pretty cool driving range called Top Golf. But it was in Wood Dale, way too far when you are stuck in traffic.
For those of you keeping track, our daughter learned to self soothe and knock on wood, has been sleeping through the night. I'm scared that I just jinxed us as I write this, but I had to keep you updated.
And that's about it for today. I apologize for the lack of inspiration. I should just do like Pat and blog whenever I feel like it, no matter what day it is.
Bye.
Ok, Ok...you can all stop emailing me asking about it. The new DVD of the week is "Juno."
It's a great movie....funny, touching, brilliantly written by Lemont's own, Diablo Cody. She won the Oscar for it. The 2-Disc DVD includes commentary by director Jason Reitman and scriptwriter Diablo Cody, 11 deleted scenes, gag reel, gag take, cast and crew jam, screen tests, plus several featurettes.
My personal favorite of the week is one I watched on my flight from Chicago to new York this past weekend. It's South Park's "Imagination Land", a 65 minite mini-movie....hilarious!
The other new DVDs this week are below. Tell me what you recommend...
Dean
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
The Final Season
I Want Someone To Eat Eheese With
Lars and the Real Girl
War/ Dance
Melrose Place: Season 4
A Passage to India: Collectors Edition
A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila: Season 1
Spongebob Square Pants: Pest of the West
Alien Nation: Ulimate Movie Collection
American Bullfighter
Loch Ness Terror
Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great American Race
College Hill: Interns
The Pied Piper of Hutzovina
Diana: Queen of Hearts
American Dad: Vol 3
Nick Jr. Favorites: Lullaby Time
In the Name of the King: a Dungeon Siege Tale
When my grandmother was younger, she used to walk to the movie theatre (it was a little over a mile each way). And by younger, I mean when she was 81. Being a big movie fan myself, we'd often talk about her outings.
"Grandma, what'd you go see?"
"Bad Boys 2."
"What?!?"
"Bad Boys 2. I like that Will Smith. He's cute."
I was usually most impressed that she enjoyed the same type of gratuitious violence, filthy language and unnecessary sex that her 25-year old grandson so valued in today's cinema. But I was also impressed that she trucked it 3 miles roundtrip on the hard pavement of New York City. Most of her peers in the building had to stop every 50 yards or so to adjust their oxygen tanks.
In my near-decade of sportscasting, though, I've learned of people her age (and older) doing stuff way more grueling- running marathons, completing triathlons, surfing, BULL-RIDING! Their accomplishments defy logic and the laws of nature. These people are extraordinary, and their feats have left me with one indisputable, irrefutable, undeniable conclusion.
They are aliens.
I'm still a young man and my list of physical ailments is longer than Van Halen's rider sheet. I have a herniated disc in my neck, a bulging disc in my neck, occasional fluid build-up on my knee, and some type of undiagnosed arthritic condition in both of my hips. If I go run 3 miles right now, I'll be walking like The Penguin for the next 3 days.
So you see, there's no way any legitimate 85-year old is climbing Mt. Everest. Not unless they lived during Biblical times, when people lived to, like, 800, and 85-year olds were basically 12.
That said, it's time to send this guy back to his mothership, however old he is.
Today's web promo is dedicated to a very special viewer...you'll have to tune in to find out who! Plus, Paul takes the wheel this time and gives Pat a ride through the halls of WGN...all while giving you the inside scoop on tomorrow's show! It's all here so check it out...
Rating - 4 stars
www.timnolan.net/
The web promo EXCLUSIVE is becoming such a hit...that it has its very own spot on the Morning Show! Tune in Friday morning's to check them out! Today, Pat & Paul do the promo right from the "meeting room" where they let you know everything we have in store for Monday's show...watch below.
The tax deadline is fast approaching. Will you be crunching numbers the next few days? Our tax expert will be here Monday morning with some tips that could save you some money, and he'll also answer any last-minute tax questions you may have. Email your questions to feedback@wgntv.com.
Rating - 2 stars
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Pat & Paul give you a ride around WGN...on a food kart! Pat gives Paul a push through the hall's of the studio...all while giving you the details on tomorrow's show. So tune in to this web promo EXCLUSIVE and check it out for yourself!
Rating - 2 stars
www.youtube.com
Today's promo is brought to you by....VAL and ANA! The ladies run this one...and they've got the 411 on tomorrow's Morning Show, including live music from Gym Class Heroes! Also, Val makes a plee...find out for what by simply watching this web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Larry's on vacation and Paul & Robin miss him dearly...that's why they decide to prank call him! Check out this video to see how that goes.
Rating - 2 stars
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Screaming talking heads on ESPN are far from a novelty. They have a lot of yellers on that payroll. But I wouldn't consider Digger Phelps to be one of them. That's why I was surprised (and thoroughly amused) when I saw Digger (poop) a chicken after Monday's National Championship Game.
Digger and the rest of the Gameday crew were discussing whether or not Memphis should have fouled with a 3-point lead. That's when he took on the ENTIRE crew, including The General!
This promo is on FIRE!!...literally. Pat & Paul want to boost the ratings so they're setting things on fire! Find out what....or WHO. Also, they have the run down for tomorrow's show, including a pet psychic...you won't want to miss this one...so check it out!
Rating - 3 stars
www.youtube.com
College basketball's National Champion was crowned last night, which means, so too was the winner of the 2nd Annual WGN Morning News Office Pool. The team of Hoops 83, coached by hotcorner8983 (in case you care to Yahoo! message them congratulatory notes) bested the field of 500.
I was close behind in 308th place, just 89 points out. In plain terms . . .
I got WORKED!
I haven't received a beating that bad since my older brother learned how to wrestle. But that was understandable- he was in high school, and I was a pudgy 5th grader sporting a mullet and a clip-on earring (which I put on AFTER I was dropped off for school, out of fear that my father would see it, and annihilate me).
But I can take a whooping like a man. I'll admit it. There were 307 people in this pool who were luckier than me. They guessed the right teams, and I didn't.
So congratulations Hoops 83. You were just 4 points better than Zmagg7 (Yahoo! name Zmagg77, again, in case you're wondering) and Annas FABULOUS MADNESS (Yahoo! name poopsgrl), who I pray to God is not Ana Belaval.
A special thank-you to everyone who participated, and let's do it again next year!
Also yesterday, the Sox won their Home Opener, thanks to Joe Crede, who hit a 2-out grand slam to win it. Joe is now 6-for-9 with 7 RBI in his last 2 games, making him . . .
PHAT JOE!!!!!!!!
The way it works, is we get a call about something, like the weather. A segment producer comes to me and says "We need a cloud."
I am not known for my artistic ability, but I do my best, drawing a cloud and cutting it out, and giving it some definition so it looks at least vaguely cloudlike. Stagehand Steve said it looks like the StayPuft Marshmallow Man.
THEN, they need someone to hold the cloud. Oh, and they want a fan. Could I wear my hair down so it's blowing in the breeze. Now walk offset, oops, we forgot to turn on additional lights, not knowing I was going to be walking offset.
If I could have found a spray bottle, it would have been raining on Paul.
At least I'm not working with clowns. No wait, that was last week. Details soon...
I remain,
Stagehand Dave
Paul's on his own and has all the goods on tomorrow's show. Tune in and see Ana become a cheerleader AND we'll have an interview with Dr. Martin Luther King's attorney! Plus...you'll want to check out the video below to see Paul's clever way of taking up promo time...all this and more in today’s web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Rating - 2 stars
www.break.com
Fukudome is the new Japanese Right Fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
There's been a lot of hype and talk surrounding him since he's been here.
With that said, you should know how to say his name, right??!?!??!
Well, last week, I got a nasty e-mail from a viewer who's mad at me, for not getting it right.
He went on to say I am unprepared for my job, disheveled, disinterested in my work and that I settle for mediocrity.
To be honest with you, I don't think I butchered it that bad, but even so....can you say it perfectly at first glance?
Try it.
Kosuke Fukudome
If you can't get it, here's the official pronouncer from the Cubs website.....
"KOH-skay foo-koo-DOUGH-may"
Today's promo is all Pat & Dean! Tune in to find out what celebrities really get under their skin. Also, they have everything you want to know about Monday's show...including, the SOX home opener! WGN will have all that footage for you along with other fun surprises. Watch this promo EXCLUSIVE for all the details.
April 4th marks the annual Hug a News Anchor Day.
You can view last year's celebration here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=HPMJpXlfico
Today, if you hang out around State Street after lunch, you may get lucky with Ron Magers, who has very large, but soft hands.
Some entrepreneurs in San Antonio have figured out how to make a few extra bucks off the Final Four. With a dearth of quality hotel rooms in the area, they're doing a little price-gouging and offering their own homes for rent.
I suppose this is not a ground-breaking concept. People rent out their vacation homes all the time.
I'm just not (nor will I ever be), one of them.
It's just a little bit too familiar for me, ESPECIALLY when college students are involved. You rent to 3 or 4 of them, and 43 end up back at your 3-bedroom condo, every inch of the place defiled! I don't want my home to end up as the background for a homemade video on Youtube.
But apparently, some people aren't worried about that
On a Cubs note, Lou Piniella made his first lineup change of the season . . . 3 GAMES IN!!! He switched Alfonso Soriano and Ryan Theriot in the lineup, moving Soriano back to the leadoff spot. And it worked. Soriano knocked in 2 runs and scored another, prompting me to proclaim Lou
"THE LINEUP GENIUS!!!"
Rating - 1 star
www.lufthansa-usa.com
So Pat's back...and he is not a happy camper! He is bothered with the way the promo's have been handled the last couple days that he's been away...and he wants YOU to hear about it. Plus, The Morning Show has BIG plans for tomorrow...including a performance by Alvin & the Chipmunks! All this and much more by simply watching this web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Rating - 3 stars
www.dumpalink.com
VERY special promo in store for you today....that's because this web promo EXCLUSIVE is brought to you by both Larry & Robin! Since Paul took our camera through their offices, they're taking our camera through his...see the crazy stuff they find! Plus..they have the skinny on tomorrow's Morning Show...which includes Kelly Ripa! For all this and more tune into the video below.
Rating - 3 stars
www.maps.google.com/
Pat's out, Paul's back...and he's accompanied today by none other than Robin! We've got an exciting show lined up for tomorrow & they've got all the details...including a certain doctor joining us from "Celebrity Fit Club!" Also, Robin uses this promo to show off her vocal skills...see what song she's singing. All this... plus more, in today's web promo EXCLUSIVE.
Rating - 3 stars
www.pigsareworthit.com