Friday, January 11, 2008

Birthdays-

Amanda Peet - 36
Mary J. Blige - 37
Kim Coles - 42
Darryl Dawkins - 51
Naomi Judd - 62
Clarence Clemons - 66

On this day-

1770 - The first shipment of rhubarb was sent to the U.S.

1964 - The Whiskey-A-Go-Go opened on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, it was the first discotheque in America.

1973 - American League teams voted to accept the designated hitter rule on a trial basis.

1992 - "Addams Groove" by MC Hammer peaked at #7 on the singles chart

1994 - Sonny Bono announced he was running for Congress on the Republican ticket.

1998 - Woody Harrelson married Laura Louie. Today is their 10th Anniversary.

2006 - Eminem and his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, applied for a marriage license in Michigan and they remarried three days later. Their second marriage lasted 11 weeks before he filed for divorce. The latest divorce was finalized in 2006. And now he is up over 200 pounds and very unhealthy.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won this morning and are down 5-3.

Jack Hanna-

You know him, you love him, and now you can see him in person! Our buddy Jack joined us this morning to talk about his appearance this weekend at Sea World. It's "Wild Weekends" at Sea World and Jack is there Saturday and Sunday to introduce you to some new animals. For more info, you can go to http://www.seaworldorlando.com/

Glenn Richards-

The FOX35 Chief Meteorologist joined us this morning to give the weekend forecast. Glenn said get ready to grab your jackets because it's going to be cold next week! A chance of showers today and tomorrow late in the day and then the front moves in Sunday. Highs in the low to mid 70's. Saturday will be the better day because of more rain possible Sunday. Overall, he gave the weekend an 8!

$25 Pyramid- I played this morning and it wasn't pretty. We only got 1 out of 5. But that means the jackpot is up to $45 for you to win Monday!

Scott talked about a website this morning that will help match a Presidential candidate with your views. Here is the link, http://www.wqad.com/Global/link.asp?L=259460

Mayor Buddy Dyer and Chief Val Demings-

The Mayor and OPD's new Police Chief stopped by the studio this morning to arrest Scott. Just Kidding. They are making some great changes in Orlando and they wanted to tell you first! It's great having the Mayor as a friend of the show. Now we have to get Val on our side so I can get out of that parking ticket! JK

Fact or Fiction- We have a new champion, Chris Menza! He now has $60 you can steal Monday morning.