Segment 1 - Show Open 12.11.14

Séance with Will Geer, confirming the basic biography of Brett Somers, Pony at the CBS Sports 920 Holiday Party, meeting the loyal texters and emailers, Larry St. Nickel got a little warm from time to time, F'ed up on the Hennessy, pianists from Lucky's Dueling Piano Bar did not seem too happy with Larry's random moments, excellent amount of toys for Friends of Kids With Cancer, hello Mike Lee, meeting more girls, Gene Rayburn was from nearby Christopher (IL), producers changing rules almost tore the rules of society, getting to know new board-op TJ as well as new intern John, living the big market in Alpena (MI), dubbed "Lil' Mac" (TJ) and "Coach" (John), salary numbers have not really gone up in the business, John has quite the demo reel on his website, changing John's nickname to "Alpena", dating reporter/producer Katie Kormann at FOX 2, lot of reaction from the texters, wonderful time in Michigan shooting b-roll, girlfriend was the News Director, the charming conditions of the Alpena TV station, making a move like Gary Anderson going from Wisconsin to Oregon State, sleeve tattoos, Corolla's worth (1989 Corolla) of ink, his dad was not too happy, mom is more progressive, tough susupension for "My ex wife is unattractive", no regret getting the sleeve tattoos, types of folks that got tattoos in Doug's day, couple things that appall Tim's wife, trying to convince Doug to get a neck tattoo, Plow Boy apparently weighs 123 lbs., hasn't seen a doctor in some time, try to offer health care, breaking a leg must cost 100K without health care, already following Alpena's girlfriend on Twitter, now following Alpena on Twitter (@Johnsandner314), follow "Lil' Mac" too (@TWeb24), Doug can see how girls like TJ Moe, about eight straight quarters of shutout football for the fightin' Rammies, shame if they win one of those close games that wound up being a loss, almost spoiled because we're not sure if Rams are staying, some small developments involving Peacock & Blitz, Pony at Edmonds' Christmas Party, ladies (and some fellas) love TJ Moe, eating soup on a plane, eating more soup on the plane, Bama fans bit dismissive of Mizzou fans, catching The Cat up on the Bama beatdown, Doug intrigued about Tim and TJ being topless & the return of Jaroslav Halak tonight.