Planning For A Slow News Week

Not sure if I mentioned this before (I couldn't find any previous reference) but CTV News Ottawa was in the house a few weeks ago collecting footage and interview material with reporter Chris Day for a week long series on the supper hour edition about morning radio.

The segments start airing Monday on CJOH-TV. I'm not certain what day the CHEZ story will run but, when you see it, the first thing you'll note is that I didn't shave. It's not that I forgot. I just couldn't find my shaver that morning. Come to think of it, I still don't know where it is. I'm forced to use those plastic twin-blades right now and, for a guy with sensitive skin, it's pissing me off - not to mention sparking fiery red blotches all over my face. When I do shave I look like a walking measle contagion.

It should be an interesting series. I'll be watching for what I remember of the interview to see how much of it made the final cut. It'll also be cool to see how the competition fare on television. While they are the competition, I have a good deal of respect for most of the personalities. Some are good friends. Others are just plain good at what they do. Still, you just have to think the Doc And Woody Show will, somehow, translate better to television. How could it not? The first time the cameras were in, Colin James just happened to drop in that day. I think we had a stunt that morning, too, although I forget what it was. The cameras returned a couple of weeks later and we just happened to have had livestock for that. No Bull! Well, actually, it was a bull. I can't explain it as well as the camera, so click this link and view the promo for next week's series. (Some browsers have trouble, so "right click" and download to your desktop to view)

This will be great for me because, when we do outdoor stunts, I have to stay back at the board. I regret missing the bull charging Eric. Now, I'll get to see it. I'll set my Rogers PVR in case it's really funny so I can play it again and again.

Speaking of Rogers, Doc And Woody - along with Eric and Randall Moore - will be Catherine Clark's guests next Wednesday on Rogers 22. Ironically, Clark's show is called "In Good Company". We'll see if we fit the bill. The last time we met, on our show, Doc brought up her political raising which prompted her to lament the fact that she's "without a party right now". I bit my tongue. What could I do? She admitted she was a fan of the show. So, I thought, "baby steps". But, boy, did I have a few thoughts and a bag of fodder to let go.

Blue Tory, Red Tory, Purple Tory - I don't give a rat's ass: If you believe in something and you know others believe right along side of you, the last thing you do is run. You stay and fight for it. Especially if you thought your important principles were being compromised. Joe Clark ran. Woody stayed. Woody fought - right along side others that believed. Woody continues to fight. And I'm just a little guy. Imagine the difference Joe could've made. Imagine the difference Catherine could've made. Imagine, as well, what they both would've come to learn and appreciate about alot of "reformers" they'd have met in the new party.

I'm sorry. Am I rambling politically again? Damm. Check us out next week on CTV, if you can. Then, Wednesday, we'll be on "In Good Company" with Catherine Clark. Okay, I'll be nice. Again... maybe....

The Blushing Brison

Federal Liberal cabinet minister Scott Brison, today, confirmed plans to wed his partner Maxime St. Pierre.

Disturbed by the attention he is getting for being the first openly gay MP to tie the knot, Brison said he is "not a gay politician, but rather a politician who happens to be gay."

Impressed with Brison's straight-forward approach to a backhanded linguistic wrap-around, another notable Liberal has already begun to mimic his verbal handywork by saying he's "not a corrupt politician, but rather a politician who happens to chew gum!"

Liberal party well-wishers planning on buying wedding gifts will be pleased to know that the happy couple is conveniently registered at Public Works.

(Pictured: Brison, picking out the "rock".)