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National television debut!

Mets Guy in Michigan Feb 25 2012 08:12 AM

Hey! I'm going to be on CNN's Political Hour on Sunday! The network wanted a political reporter from the western side of the state to talk about the Michigan primary. I'll be with Steve Henderson of the Detroit Free Press. The show airs between 4 and 5, and I'm expected to on around 4:15. They offered to "send a car" to pick me up, but the studio is a short walk from my office. Have to wear make-up. It's going to be live. Yikes. I've been appearing on our local public television station for a while now, but this is my first time going national.

themetfairy Feb 25 2012 10:37 AM Re: National television debut!

That is SO friggin' cool - I'm setting my DVR NOW!!!!

Mets – Willets Point Feb 25 2012 11:21 AM Re: National television debut!

That's pretty cool! Tell Steve that his walkoff homerun in 1980 is one of my great childhood memories of Shea.

Frayed Knot Feb 25 2012 02:02 PM Re: National television debut!

The coolest part about appearing on CNN is when you get your own personal introduction from James Earl Jones: "THIS IS MET GUY FROM MICHIGAN" Some people think his intros were a one-time prerecorded thing, but it's a little-known fact that they keep J.E.J. hanging around backstage so he can both introduce guests and give the call letters at the top of each hour. It's true, you'll see.

Ceetar Feb 25 2012 04:11 PM Re: National television debut!

Awesome.

dgwphotography Feb 25 2012 04:26 PM Re: National television debut!

This is really awesome - congrats MGIM! Why do I think that you will pull a Jeter, and make everyone else better by your mere presence?

Mets Guy in Michigan Feb 25 2012 04:33 PM Re: National television debut!

You guys are awesome. I'm hoping James Earl Jones will help draw out my intangibles!

Frayed Knot Feb 25 2012 05:12 PM Re: National television debut!

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Have to wear make-up. So, in other words, just a normal weekend for you then?

Edgy MD Feb 25 2012 05:28 PM Re: National television debut!

MGIM: "We're looking at the field, and Romney's been the Ojeda of this thing all along --- dazzling nobody but racking up the wins and putting the strongest season together. We knew all along that Gignrich was Fernandez, but I think what the electorate is starting to realize is there's a little Darling in Santorum. And he's here in Michigan showing us, you know, the good face, and saying that he's the one that should be challenging Gooden for supremacy this fall." Henderson: "What the fuck are you talking about?"

Rockin' Doc Feb 25 2012 09:34 PM Re: National television debut!

Congratulations and best of luck in your national TV debut.

Mets Guy in Michigan Feb 26 2012 03:01 PM Re: National television debut! Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 26 2012 03:03 PM

Phew! That was nerve-wracking! They threw me an unexpected question and I tried to cover. I'll have some more details later. It was a fun experience. And Henderson said he was robbed of the 1977 Rookie of the Year Award.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 26 2012 03:02 PM Re: National television debut!

I know that guy!

Edgy MD Feb 26 2012 04:33 PM Re: National television debut!

Those fake eyelashes look kinda trashy on you.

Mets Guy in Michigan Feb 26 2012 05:35 PM Re: National television debut!

Edgy DC wrote: Those fake eyelashes look kinda trashy on you. Pssst... I'm the one on the right. I did bond with my daughter over make-up removal, though!

metirish Feb 27 2012 11:03 AM Re: National television debut!

Very cool , could this become a regular thing?

Mets Guy in Michigan Feb 27 2012 07:55 PM Re: National television debut!

metirish wrote: Very cool , could this become a regular thing? I didn't think so, but today I was called by C-SPAN to do election night coverage, and then by ABC News radio. I was on the Wall Street Journal radio tonight. Alas, after the primary is over, they won't come calling!

themetfairy Feb 27 2012 08:04 PM Re: National television debut!

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Very cool , could this become a regular thing? I didn't think so, but today I was called by C-SPAN to do election night coverage, and then by ABC News radio. I was on the Wall Street Journal radio tonight. Alas, after the primary is over, they won't come calling! Woot! And hey - now that you're an established go to guy, who's to say they won't come to you for other Michigan-related news events? Very cool news :)

Mets – Willets Point Feb 27 2012 08:20 PM Re: National television debut!

themetfairy wrote: And hey - now that you're an established go to guy, who's to say they won't come to you for other Michigan-related news events? Such as Derek Jeter's childhood stories when he's inducted into the Hall of Fame and canonized for sainthood.

themetfairy Mar 06 2012 09:38 PM Re: National television debut!

Whoa - some of your snippets were shown on tonight's episode of The Colbert Report!

G-Fafif Mar 06 2012 09:40 PM Re: National television debut!

MGIM just appeared on Colbert via C-Span! Comments on Romney appearing sans jacket jumping off point for Mitt bit.

Mets Guy in Michigan Mar 07 2012 04:23 AM Re: National television debut!

Wow! Who knew I'd be writing material for Colbert?!!! My kids love that show and record it on the DVR every day. I'll finally be cool!

themetfairy Mar 07 2012 05:37 AM Re: National television debut!

You show up at about the 3:20 mark. The Colbert Report