Thursday, April 03, 2008

Now THAT'S a morning show

I took this job in Boise based in large part on the fact it was morning TV. Yes, there's some cheesy crap that goes on in the mornings. But it's free-wheeling and you learn quickly (that's my hope anyway) to be fun-loving, quick on your toes, and ready for anything. I'm still working on all that but at least I know the ingredients are there for the job environment I wanted.

This morning's show was packed. I've been anchoring alone for the past week or so due to the fact my co-anchor is ill. That said, it would have been nice to have some help but...it kept me moving.

First, an interview with two people on the dangers of online social networking websites and what parents can do to be more informed.
Then, I donned a kilt for "Wear a Kilt to Work Day." The Glenlivet Whiskey Company donated a thousand bucks to Direct Relief International for every on-air personality across the country who wore a kilt. I thought, "why not?" That's our main weather guy doing the bit with me.
And then...the best part of the morning: ice cream for breakfast. John Harrison, the main taster for Dreyer's Ice Cream was in Boise and he stopped by the show. This guy's a big deal. He's the man who invented the Cookies 'n Cream flavor...and dozens of other flavors over the years. His taste buds are apparently insured for a million dollars.
You can see the whole interview with him here.
It was a good morning. I'm still getting the hang of this thing but I'm happy with the progress made.
Oh...and tomorrow...we're bringing a live bull into the studio. Should be fun.

2 comments:

Skeezix said...

Bulls, baby bears, ice cream and kilts? Woah! That is one awesomely awesome job you have.

I have to admit I'm sorry that I missed national kilt day! I love a man in a kilt, they are hot (it's the irish-lass in me that can't help herself). You totally rocked yours.

kat said...

i am so attracted to you right now.