08/09 Archive

8/31/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Senator Ted Kennedy was,laid to rest over the weekend at Arlington National Cemetary, next to his two older brothers. He was remembered as one of the greatest senators ever, but different would history have been had he accepted an offer to play for the Green Bay Packers?
• Papa John, the pizza guy, sold his Camero in 1982 to help save his father's business and launch his own. He's been searching for it ever since and finally found it. He paid the owner $250,000 for it and it is now on display at Papa John's world headquarters in Louisville.
• Here's your daytime emmy winners.

8/28/09-, Here's what we talked about this morning:

• The FTC is about to put an end to those "robocalls" you've been getting, trying to sell you things you don't want and interrupting your dinner. It will have no affect on bill collectors or others you have a relationship with. If you ever want to know who might be calling you, try this handy website.
• Megan Fox has been tapped as the host for the season opener of Saturday Night Live. Fox was a star in the a Sweedish TV drama "Ocean Ave. (which also starred SNL alum Victoria Jackson) and "Hope and Faith" as well as the "Transformers" Movies.
• Thanks to all the nice folks at the Manitowoc County Fair who hosted the c, rea, m puff eating contest yesterday. As I found out, eating a cream puff without your hands is not easy. I think I finished in last place, but had fun trying.

8/27/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Another celebrity death, this time author/tv journalist Dominick Dunne. He covered the O.J. trial for Court TV in the 90's and hosted a show on that network called "Power, Privlege and Justice."
• "Ca$h for Clunkers" worked out well for automakers, especiallly Japanese automakers who were accountable for 41% of the new car sales during the program.
• What's the hottest ticket in the NFL this season? Why, Vikings-Packers at Lambeau Field of course.

8/26/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Sad news from Boston. Senator Edward M. Kennedy has passed away at the age of 77. Think what you want about him, but he will go down as one of the great senate leaders of the last 45 years.
• Surfing celebrities on the internet? You might want to avoid Jesica Biel, lest you get more than you bargained for.
• Alec Baldwin WILL NOT run for the senate in 2012 from Connecticut. The actor had been making noises that he might challange current Senator Joe Lieberman.
• On a personal note, today marks my 30th anniversar, , y on the radio. To all of you who took time out of your busy lives to spend a few minutes with me somewhere along the way, thank you.

8/25/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Ca$h for Clunker$ is now over. Many people were packing dealerships last night looking for a deal.
• The legislators in Missouri aren't the swiftest bunch on the planet. In an effort to cut down on foam coolers tossed in state rivers, they enacted a law that they thought would prevent it. Except, they banned Tupperware, not foam. Foam coolers are still legal, but you could get busted for brining Tupperware on your boat.
• There is a biopic in the works on the life of Susan Boyle. One actor is already lined up to audition to the part: Robin Williams. Maybe they can just call it Mrs, . Doubtfire II.

8/24/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A sad ennding to a sad story: Ryan Jenkins, sought for questioning in the murder of his ex-wife was found dead in Canada, the victim of an apparent suicide. Jenkins had been on the show "Meagan Wants a Millionaire." VH-1 has since cancelled the show.
• Once again, Miss Venezuela wins the Miss Universe pagent. It's the first time in the history of the pagent that two contestants from the same country have won in consecutive years. And you thought Venezuela just had great shortstops.
• You know about Jared, the "Subway Guy" who lost over 100 pounds by eating Subway sanwiches. Now, meet Matt, who has lost a lot,of weight eating only pizza.

8/21/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A Milwaukee man has fulfilled a promise and has eaten at every George Webb Restaurant in Wisconsin this summer. You may not be excited, but his cardiologist is giddy!
• A woman was arrested after attacking a clerk at a Cracker Barrell Restaurant with a bottle of apple juice and a Slim Jim. A Slim Jim is not considered a deadly weapon unless you actually eat it.
• Sqeemish about spicy? Here's some tips to make it less of an ordeal.

8/20/09-Here's what we talked about this mornin, g:

• Those romantic candlelight dinners you've been having or those long candlelit baths you've been taking, make Al Gore very angry.
• Pinball is a lot of fun and many people even have machines in their homes. However, if this were the 1920's, you might have found yourself being branded a criminal.
• That 10 year-old who was ticketed for running a lemonaide stand without a city permitis back in operation. The cop who ticketed her has been reassigned.

8/19/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Before there was Dennis Haysbert, there was Ed Reimers as the voice and face of Allstate Insurance. Sadly, Ed passed away yesterday at age 96.
• Take a good look at that cabby. He may be famous someday!!
• When women are expecting, they crave strange things. Here are some things celebrities craved.

8/18/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Think you are paying way too much for your cell phone? You may be right.
• Family games can be fun and competitive. Also dangerous.
• "Dancing with the Stars" has named its' new cast for the upcoming season. Included are singer Macy Gray, former NFL star Michael Irvin, model Kathy Ireland, Donny Osmond and former congress heavyweight Tom DeLay.
• If this happens, I am so watching Idol.

8/17/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A Colorado car dealer was shocked when a customer turned in a pristine condition Maserati for credit in the "cash for clunkers" program. ,Don't expect to see it on a used car lot. The car will have its' engine disassembled and it's body crushed just like all the other clunkers.
• In Canada, only 200 people showed up for an event called "Moon the Balloon" where people, protesting a US surveillance baloon, where supposed to drop their pants at the sight of the balloon. The balloon failed to show as did about 800 people the event organizers thought were going to be there.
• Planning a trip? Here's a list of overrated tourist attractions. Not mentioned: Navy Pier in Chicago.

8/14/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Archie Andrews has made his c, hoice. On August 19, in Archie comioc book #600, Archie will propose to...
• Lots of news from Hollywood this morning. First, Michael Jackson's famous glove will be up for auction. Comedy Central has pulled the plug on "Reno 911". The 80's brat pack flick "St Elmo's Fire" is being developed into a TV show. The TNT drama "Saving Grace" will produce , nine more episodes to be shown next summer as a wrap to the series. The producers say the expense of producing the show with an all-star cast is the reason they are ending the series. The show stars Holly Hunter, Kenneth Johnson (The Shield) and Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me).
• Tina Klienhans world was forever changed on Valentine's Day of this year when her daughter and husband fell through the ice on Lake Winnebago and drowned in a tragic accident. Today, the SPIFF foundation is hard at work raising money to pay for divers on the east side of Lake Winnebago so tragedy can be avoided in the future. Tina Klienhans joined us this morning and told us more about how she wants to make a difference.
• WEB BONUS MATERIAL: A special 70th anniversary showing of the Wizard of Oz took place in Oconomowoc, a little berg about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee in Waukesha county. 70 years ago, producers of the film thought they had laid an egg, so they tested the movie in several small towns to gauge respo, nse. Oconomowoc was one of those small towns.

8/13/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Your friends at the U.S. Postal Service have created some new stamps honoring 50's and '60s classic TV shows. Even if you don't mail letters anymore, stamps are always cool to collect, especially if you have kids or grandkids.
• If you think being the boss is a good thing, you might be wrong. A new survey says nearly half of all executives are not happy with their jobs. Must be all the firings and budget cuts.
• If someone tries to sell you a 37 flat screen TV for $100, you might want to check it out before you buy it. It could be an oven door.

8/12/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A man in Britain has set the world record for blowing the world's largest soap bubble.
• Kenosha is considering a new law that makes swearing at a police officer a ticketable offense.
• If you have bill collectors after you, you may want to read this. You do have rights.

8/11/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• In Britain, they are considering outlawing 2 for 1 supermarket deals (a.k.a. buy one, get one free) because of excessive food waste.
• It looks like at least three more years of scowling Simon on "American Idol." I did read something over the weekend that said Paula Abdul would come back to Idol for $10 million, quite an upgrade from the $4 million she mad least year. It's like we told you all along, her new agent asked for the moon and got a big "no thanks" from the producers.
• Here are seven things you can order in restaurants that sound silly.

8/10/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• While the Wisconsin State fair may have chocolate bacon (on a stick) the Indiana State Fair has barbequed beaver.
• Planning on traveling abroad? Here', s how , to avoid offending the locals.
• Before you GBTW because TBIW, FYEO and FWIW some texting shorthand. NRN ^5.

8/7/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A manager at a fast food resturant threatened to call police on a woman who had a six month old in bare feet. The manager claimed the woman was in violation of health codes and bare feet weren't allowed, even on babies.
• Chandra Wilson will get more face time on TV this fall with a story arc on "Private Practice" as well as her full time gig on Grey's Anatomy. I've always been a big fan of Dr. Bailey, so this probably is a good thing.
• In Tulare, California, a city offi, cial closed down an eight year olds lemonade stand because the girl did not have a proper city license. I understand he's going after Luvy Van Pelt next for practicing psychology without a license.

8/6/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• It used to be when a bank teller chased a would be robber down the street and pinned him until police arrived, a parade was held in his honor. Now a days, people get fired for being heroes. What was that Shakespere said about lawyers?
• Being the POTUS comes with some cool perks. Like lovely parting gifts.
• Shemar Moore, one of the stars of "Criminal Minds" on CBS br, oke his leg while biking when he was hit by a car. According to all the women I know (incluuding my wife Princess and daughter Jordan) Shemar is a real hotty. Maybe it was somebody's jealous husband. BTW, I have an alibi.

8/5/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Your tax dollars at work: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have be recognized as two of the best dressed people in the world by Vanity Fair magazine.
• How did the gang on Scooby Doo get together? A new movie tells all.
• It's all over for Paula on "American Idol". Paula Abdul tweets she's leaving the show. I still think this may be posturing from her new man, ager, but if she's really done and money is the culprit, she's just kissed her fifteen minutes goodbye.

8/4/09-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• CBS will revive the classic game show "Let's Make a Deal" with Wayne Brady as host.
• A man in Montana is accused of blowing up an outhouse and filming it.
• A bunch of women got together to get even with a man who was a serial cheater. No, they didn't boil his rabbit. They glued his privates to his stomach. Ouch!

8/3/09-Here's what we talked about ,,this morning:

• If you received a Wendy's coupon by e-mail, chances are it's worthless.
• Be the first on your block to have grandpa's ashes on your mantle in a replica of grandpa's head.
• Some of the new foods on a stick at the Wisconsin State fair include peanut butter and jelly on a stick and chocolate bacon on a stick. No word about Jose Jalapeno on a stick. . .