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Subscribe to RSSBob Epstein, Nightly News Executive Producer, writes: As the M4 bus tried to make it down an ice-covered Fifth Avenue this morning, New Yorkers muttered about why there wasn't more salt on the sidewalks. A few too many of my fellow passengers had done the slip-on-a-banana-peel routine while trying to negotiate the sidewalk and came on board looking for a little relief. As everyone piled in, no one moved to the back. Tension was building. A voice (a dead-ringer for Ted Williams, who just passed his moment of fame and is now in some heated rehab center after an intervention by Dr. Phil) came over the PA system to try and move the crowd:
"I will open the rear door for 20 dollars."
A nervous chuckle. No one moved.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there is free beer in the back of the bus. Free beer, compliments of Mayor Bloomberg."
Some movement.
And finally: "This is Leo, your fabulous and fantabulous M4 driver, making all express stops on our way to our final destination: Orlando. Be safe, be well."
The pressure off--we knew we'd survive the day.
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Bob: Did the bus make it to orlando, and if so it would have been a miracle if the bus driver indulged. If you didn't make it, there's nothing like icy New York to lift your spirits, falls and all.
Bob thanks for the morning laugh and it's always nice to get a laugh before working it makes the day go by much easier. I notice no morning beer drinkers rush to the rear. Now because I'm a nice person I wont tell you what it was like this morning in Southern California smile. Put some salt on the walk way where David Letterman walks into work he's old and might slip, I just always care about him he needs help.
Good Evening Mr.Williams, A really fine broadcast this evening. Truly sad to learn of Sargent Shriver passing away today. He served this country so well as Director of the Peace Corps, serving with several Presidents, Ambassor to France and with Special Olympics, HeadStart and and so many other things. As Caroline Kennedy stated, "He was a giant in the family." A true life of service. He is is heaven with his beloved wife Eunice. May he be at peace. He will be missed greatly by his family and so many people. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
You did a fine tribute to him at the end of the broadcast Mr.Williams.
Now on to the broadcast. First of all it is always wonderful to see Richard on the broadcast. Richard's report from Tunis, Tunisia showed how there is continuing violent protests throughout the city of Tunis. Seeing protestors clash with police and all the barricades around the area is scary along and one hopes things calm soon. Since the president fled the country and is in exile many other leaders as Richard stated have resigned and are not willing to work with the old government. Even the wife of the president is being accused of high spending and stealing millions in gold bars from a bank. These struggles with government are spreading throughout the Arab world from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula. Other Middle East countries share the same struggles and many are trying to quell violent situations from happening. Hearing what Jordan, Syria and Kuwait are doing is interesting. Time will tell and one hopes things calm soon in the area.
Excellent Report as Always Richard! Please Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well!
On another note the report by Savannah Guthrie about the State visit of the Chinese leader showed how important the visit after more than 30 years. Issues of trade and North Korea as some of the things to be discussed. Hopefully, the Chinese Leader's visit with President Obama will be highly successful.
Again, your tribute to Sargent Shriver was really nice and showed how much dedicated service he did for this country. It was sad to hear Maria Shriver speak about him attending mass everyday and knowing the Hail Mary, yet he did not remember her. It was hearbreaking to see him wave at the hearse of his wife Eunice Shriver. So sad.
Sargent Shriver did have a life of great service and accomplished so much in his life. Now he is in heaven with his beloved wife Eunice. Both are happy and at peace.
He will be missed by many people.
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!
And Thank You Mr. Epstein for a humorous posting.
Be Well Everyone!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Excellent Reporting as Always!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
Lisa