Me: "We actually had that story yesterday at 5:00."
Caller: "Oh. Well I called *the other station* and they didn't do the story at all. They told me they didn't think it was a story. Can you believe that?"
Me: "Ma'am, do you have a question or something about the story?"
Caller: "No. I just wanted to let y'all know *the other station* didn't do a story on it."
Disclaimer: Some names and locations have been changed or omitted.
Hi, Ashton! You should host a TV show entitled Newsroom Callers Say the Darndest Things. (Dated, old guy reference to programs hosted by Bill Cosby and Art Linkletter.)
ReplyDeleteI remember people calling my newsroom and saying things like "My son Jimmy is having a birthday party this weekend and I think it would make a terrific news story. Can you send a reporter and camera crew?" (LOL)
Ashton, you and I have been friends for a long time. Two or three years ago I gave you a blog award but, by golly, I feel like giving you another one. Two days from now, on Saturday, July 20, I will be celebrating my 5 year blog anniversary and I'd like you to join me and pick up your award. If you're working or busy and can't make it over on Saturday I hope you will swing by in the days that immediately follow. Let's celebrate our wonderful ongoing and long lasting blog friendship this weekend, okay?