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Unrelated, crazy crap like this is why I love WGN.
For perspective, Tribune Broadcasting is in the process of being purchased by Nexstar Communications. The President & CEO of Nexstar are making a tour of the larger Tribune stations. Today, they came to WGN, and the morning show decided to give them a suitable welcome:
Unrelated, crazy crap like this is why I love WGN.
For perspective, Tribune Broadcasting is in the process of being purchased by Nexstar Communications. The President & CEO of Nexstar are making a tour of the larger Tribune stations. Today, they came to WGN, and the morning show decided to give them a suitable welcome:
Well, that about sums up what's wrong with morning shows...
Well, that about sums up what's wrong with morning shows...
Haha.
I just about cried laughing when I read the call-sheet this morning. An excerpt:
CONFIRMED:
ABE LINCOLN
GEORGE WASHINGTON
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
PIRANHA MAN FROM PAKISTAN – Carrs Honda Salesman and enlightened guru
JAMESON – Paul’s puppet pal
SMARTYPANTS – Balloon Dude
TOMMY HAWK – Blackhawks Mascot
SKY GUY – Chicago Sky Mascot
SAMBA DANCER Dawn Xiana Moon
RAKS GEEK Belly Dancer
SHARK MAN - *Don’t tease this – he’ll be a surprise cameo
BLACKJACK Dealer Matt
EDDIE KOROSA, JR. – Polka Legend
WINK WINKLE – no mic needed- can use stick mic
Yeah, they do a lot of silly stuff. We have that luxury since we're all local, with no network to be beholden to.
I mean, we still cover the murder / arson / political scandal / sports stuff too. We just do it after the shot of two mascots and a hand-puppet playing Blackjack with President Lincoln, while president Washington gets rubbed on by a belly-dancer.
03-13-2019, 05:52 AM
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