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April 30, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

For today's promo, Robin joins in! Pat's out for this promo and Paul tells us why that is. Tune in to today's web exclusive to get the scoop!


Surfin' the Net - Bad prom fashions

Rating - 3 stars
www.zimbio.com

April 29, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

For today's promo, Dean and Ana take over! They've got all the info for tomorrow's Morning Show...including the latest with the swine flu outbreak. Tune in...


April 28, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Val joins Paul for today's promo and she's sporting some pretty, new shoes! Check them out...and find out the 411 on tomorrow's Morning Show.

April 27, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Pat surprises Paul in today's promo...find out why! PLUS, hear what's in store for tomorrow's Morning Show...in this web exclusive.

Surfin' the Net - Susan Boyle home video

Rating - 2 stars
www.mirror.co.uk

April 24, 2009

Monday on WGN's Morning News...

It's been awhile, but Pat and Paul are back together and doing their promo thing! They have all the goods on Monday's Morning Show...plus, they have a cookie taste test. Check it out...


WHAT THE OTHER SHOWS DON'T SHOW

You've probably seen WMAQ's pathetic attempt at a Friday Dance, a segment we started here more than a decade ago. Where we incorporate humorous clips from our show, MAQ simply has their staff stand around and dance for the longest two minutes you've ever experienced.
Sadly, they're doing what other stations are doing in Cincinatti and even smaller markets. It is forced. It's lame. It is nothing like what we do and the reason they don't show a montage of fun clips is because they have none to show. There show is void of anything fun or suprising.
Here is a sample of my running list of actual clips from the last month.
It gives you an idea of what you might miss if you tune into channels 7, 5, or Fox (I dont' include 2 because I already know you are not watching them.)

Man in funny hat swigs liquor in demo set
Producer dressed as leprechaun
Senior citizens dancing
Robin’s magic balls drop
Negovan grabbing woman’s breast
Larry rides motorcycle
Robin& Larry dressed in pink leotard, dancing and waving banner
People trying to kill Pat
Gopher rides car
Xanadu
Wink Winkle gets knee in crotch
Ronny Woo Woo
Jerry lewis spits water
Skilling in drag

Surfin' the Net - Barbara Eden

Rating - 2 stars
www.netglimse.com

April 23, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul and Ana handle today's promo together...and they're both very excited about tomorrow's Morning Show! Ana even does a little dance in honor of one of tomorrow's guest. Tune in to find out who it is and to hear who else is on the show!



I haveth no shame

Today is "Talk Like Shakespeare Day" in Chicago. Perhaps, "Fix 1,000 Pot-holes Day" would go over a little better?

Surfin' the Net - The Beatles talk like Shakespeare

Rating - 3 stars
www.talklikeshakespeare.org

April 22, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Dean and Ana take over the web exclusive and have a message for Pat and Paul! Tune in to find out what they had to say...and also to hear the goods on tomorrow's Morning Show.

Surfin' the Net - Cartoon yourself

Rating - 4 stars
www.sendables.jibjab.com

April 21, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Dean helps Paul out for today's promo. Some fun and "interesting" things in store for tomorrow's Morning Show. Like what? Well you're going to have to tune in to find that out...so tune in!

Super bedroom MVP

In this town, a member of the '85 Bears need only have a pulse to find gainful employment or endorsement opportunities. Yet, some of them still don't realize they have the luxury of being selective. Mike Ditka pitching Levitra was bad, but at least it was a national ad campaign, and we'd HEARD of Levitra. The Punky QB has been relegated to the bottom right of pg. 32 in the Chicago Sun Times.

I give you . . . THE BEDROOM MVP!

Surfin' the Net - Doggy Drama

Rating - 4 stars
www.poetv.com

April 20, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Ana joins Paul for today's promo and they've got all the info you're looking for in tomorrow's Morning Show! Tune in to find out.

Fashion plates

(Former) Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford is one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft, and it looks like his agent gave him an advance to buy this snappy new suit. But it's what Stafford does in this suit that's truly impressive.

Surfin' the Net - Britain's Got Talent

Rating - 3 stars
www.perezhilton.com

April 17, 2009

Monday on WGN's Morning News...

Pat wants to know what it feels like to be Dean Richards...so he does today's promo right from Dean's desk! Lots in store for Monday's Morning Show, and Pat has all the info for you...check it out.

Hockey happenings

It's accepted that Celine Dion is a cyborg sent back in time to destroy pop music. But now we must form a resistance, as she has set her sights on the NHL (see video). I say, we elect as our leader this foul-mouthed neighbor to the north reporting for Canadian TV (see video following the Celine Dion video)

CUBSMOBILE

Viewer Mike Larmon was nice enough to help us with our famous Weather in a Minute stunt Thursday morning. His Cubmobile used to be a taxi in the Philippines or something like that. I nearly took out one of the WGN salespeople’s BMW with the side car.

It’s available for block parties, or bar mitvahs. You can contact him at his office, at Action Ozone Inc. 847-683-7505.

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Surfin' the Net - Weird album covers

Rating - 3 stars
www.coverbrowser.com

April 16, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul keeps today's promo short but sweet...and brings you all you want to know about tomorrow's Morning Show! Tune in...

Surfin' the Net - Bad TV commercials

Rating - 3 stars
www.screenjunkies.com

April 15, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Today's web promo is filled with celebrities! Comedian, Richard Lewis joins in on the fun today and so does John Salley! What a combination...check it out.

Surfin' the Net - Lara Kroft impersonators

Rating - 1 star
www.geekpadshow.com

April 14, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Ana puts on a little lipstick before she does this promo...and so does Dean. What's the special occasion?...and what's the deal with the mime act? Tune in to this web exclusive to find out...

Surfin' the Net - YouTube symphony

www.youtube.com/symphony

April 13, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul and Ana collaborate for today's web promo. They're talking about lots of things...even speaking different languages! Check them out...

Surfin' the Net - She Mullets

Rating - 3 stars
www.mygalleryworld.blogspot.com

April 10, 2009

Monday on WGN's Morning News...

Ana joins Dean and Pat for some promo fun! What's the topic of conversation today? You're going to have to tune in to find out...

The Pat-down: Vanity license plates

I've never understood the logic behind the personalized license plate. What's wrong with a random assortment of letters and numbers? Do you think I'll be OK with you cutting me off because I'm so enamored of your "DAMN IM L8" plates? The answer is NO. I'll just think you're a bigger moron.

The best is when people have their name, followed by 1 or 2 numbers, like TOMMY 19. Usually it's not because the number has any type of significance, but because TOMMY's 1 - 18 were taken. So instead of going with something different, Tommy decides to let everyone know that he was only the 19TH MOST CLEVER person in the state to ask for those tags.

Here's the thing. I'm not completely against vanity plates. I've seen some phenomenally good ones (http://www.coolpl8z.com/top-100-best-vanity-license-plate-ideas.php). Unfortunately, most of the creative minds in our country spend their time writing books, composing symphonies and painting masterpieces.

Not thinking of 8-character witticisms.

Who writes this?

Unemployment is a delicate issue in this economic climate. That's why I'd usually refrain from saying someone should lose his or her job- and I will once again.

Instead, I'm calling for the entire San Francisco Giants' marketing department to lose their jobs.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

I just returned from Disney World with my family and experienced the magic like never before. During one of those fairytale performances, I was called out of the audience to play "The Beast," (although I felt more like Goofy.)
It was odd dancing with a beautiful woman (Belle) in front of my wife, but she was comforted by the fact that by incorporating this fantasy into the WGN blog, we can write part of the trip off on our taxes.

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Surfin' the Net - Weird Music Videos

Rating - 3 stars
www.parrygripp.com

April 9, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Today, Dean joins Pat for the web promo! Pat has a little 'show and tell' to share with you...and Dean's a little thirsty. Tune in to check it out...

Surfin' the Net - Breakfast Song

Rating - 2 stars
www.blackamericaweb.com

April 8, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul's still on vacation, so Pat has a special guest join him for today's promo. Find out what she's all about in today's web exclusive.


Surfin' the Net - Chimp on a segway

Rating - 3 stars
www.parrygripp.com

April 6, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul's out, so Pat will handle the promo solo all week! But there's a reason for Paul's absence. Tune in to find out what's up with Paul...

Surfin' the Net - Little chocolate olympic donuts

Rating - 2 stars
www.hulu.com

April 3, 2009

Monday on WGN's Morning News...

For today's promo, we're celebrating Paul's birthday...and Pat has a present for him! Find out what it is...and hear what's in store for Monday's Morning Show!

Surfin' the Net - Auto Sales Commercial

Rating - 3 stars
www.video.yahoo.com

April 2, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Tomorrow's Paul's birthday, so Pat makes sure to give him his birthday spankings! You don't want to miss this...check it out.

Surfin' the Net - Ron Burgundy interview

Rating - 3 stars
www.funnyordie.com

April 1, 2009

Tomorrow on WGN's Morning News...

Paul handles the promo today from his personal web cam! Tune in to find out what Thursday brings to the Morning Show...

Surfin' the Net - Disco squirrels do michael jackson

Rating - 3 stars
video.msn.com

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