Wednesday, October 24, 2007
ASK THE ANCHORMAN
Q: Hey Gerry, when a Red Sox World Series game is airing on another station, isn’t it difficult doing the 11 o’clock news? Or is it really you doing the news, or maybe some kind of computer-generated evil twin?(Joanie from Haddam)
A: Joanie, glad you asked! Don’t worry, it sure is me on the 11 o’clock news, no matter what. (Even the Red Sox!) I’ll tell you, I almost forgot the game was on because I got so wrapped up in “Phenomenon.” That Criss Angel sure is something, isn’t he? What a team he and Uri Geller make! I’ll bet they become the Papi and Manny of reality television!
Anyway, I turned on the game just in time to see Pedroia’s lead off home run. What I do is watch and write the newscast at the same time.
The tricky part comes at 11, when I’m actually on television.
But Joanie, through years of professional experience and marriage, I’ve perfected the art of dividing my attention…multi-tasking my mind right before your very eyes!
Part of me anchoring the newscast with full heart and energy; part of me watching the game at the very same time!
In essence, I'm not giving 100%. I'm giving 200%!
Joanie, this can be exhausting and incredibly dangerous for the inexperienced, so please don’t try this at home.
And hey, thanks for the question!
Posted at 10:25 PM by Gerry
6 Comments:
And Gerry, you know I love ya, but you didn't "almost forget." You are as much an important part of Red Sox Nation as anyone there ever was. Maybe except for me! Peter, who cannot wait for Schill to pitch his very heart out tonight, with the main men in the 'pen well rested. Go Sox! I LOVE THIS!!!
Funny the TV at my desk is always turned to the studio window after a big Red Sox night game.
Hmmmmmm.
Peter, I love this too, and my tongue was planted firmly in cheek.
And Michele, you have no idea what it takes to move that damn monitor!
Gerry, I know!!!! Sometimes I'll surprise you.....and Schill tonight? Words cannot describe! I look for a sly smile from you right before you introduce the 6pm sports. Hearts happy...Peter
Gerry, just found your blog. You're very good at it. But, I do have a question. Everything in every post is believable, except one thing. Do you REALLY think "Phenomenon" is a great show? It was scarily baaad. Or are you being forced to plug the show?
Anon, I almost had to have surgery to remove my tongue from my cheek.
Thanks for reading!
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