Harry Kalas, A Voice For the Ages
When Harry Kalas arrived here at the turn of the decades from the sixties to the seventies, he was a newcomer to a Phillie’s broadcast staff that was fixed in place, and led by By Saam, then a legend in his own right. Harry’s melodic style was different – he represented a more contemporary and conversational play-by-play man. His voice was daunting -a deep and powerful voice that, in a matter of a few years, began to represent baseball broadcasting at its finest. His was a VOICE FOR THE AGES, and neary two generations of Phillie’s fans, spanning over four decades of Philadelphia life appreciated his enthusiasm, decorum, and respect for the game.
As a broadcaster who has seen anchors come and go so fast that it’s impossible to recall all the names, I have a respect for those who can endure. And there are two factors that make them successful – knowledge and consistency. That’s what makes Vin Scully of the LA Dodgers such a spectacular broadcaster. There have been no more consistent baseball broadcasters in America than Harry Kalas and Vin Scully.
To this reporter, listening to Kalas on radio is like watching it without visuals. His voice brought the imagery to the listener. But most of all, Harry Kalas, was baseball in Philadelphia.
It is only fitting that he was around to give us the play by play of the World Series, his second victory in 29 years.
The void left by his passing will be huge. Frankly, it is hard to imagine the Phillies without Kalas, and Philadelphia without him. Like Gene Hart, with the Flyers, the vacuum will be there until we find the next big play by play star. It will take years for that person to achieve what Harry did in less than a decade , culminating with his classic World Series brodcasts in 1980.
As I said, his was a voice for the ages.
Comments(84)
He’ll be missed,maybe it’s time to bring back Scott Graham.
My great uncle used to do radio broadcasts for MLB teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers. It’s quite a group that follows the teams around to bring the action to fans over the radio airwaves. It is too bad that Harry passed so suddenly and young. 73. Wow. I’ll miss him the way I miss Ernie Harwell from Detroit’s radio. Great voices of summer.
Speaking of Detroit,I’m going to see the Wings Thursday night.Are there any good placeS to eat around the arena ?
Larry, you being in the voice business would or do know that Harry’s voice was an acquired delight. When fans realized that he was the real deal, the voice became not only his trademark but the auditory trademark of the Phillies. Unlike many glib and sophisticated professional voices that are soon forgotten, Harry’s voice was one of a kind.
I only set foot in Philly once and that was 20 years ago. Yet, I still remember the smell of the cheesesteak and the voice of Harry Kalas on Prism network doing the Phillies games. Philly has lost all of its legends now. John Facenda, Hy Lit and now Harry Kalas. I feel sorry for you guys in Philly now.
Larry, thanks for your tribute to Harry. All Phillies fans feel his loss tonight. One item you may want to know is that Harry did not broadcast the 1980 World Series because of an MLB rule, changed a few years later, that prevented local broadcasters from covering WS games. The broadcast record that we have of Harry in 1980 was recorded later.
Not only a great sportscaster but a great person. The voice of the Phillies for 30 years. He, like John Facenda, transcended Philadelphia as the voice of NFL Films. This is a huge loss. Harry is smiling somewhere because his Phils were World Champs last season. Good bless you, Harry.
Larry, we did not miss the quick blog topic change. A big pat on the head to you. Hopefully a famous figure won’t have to die daily to get you to change topics more often…
Speaking of Kalas, Harwell, and Detroit, I note Mark Fidrych died today. I saw him pitch at Tiger Stadium when I was a wee lad. It’s a bad day for baseball.
George, don’t interject your political BS into this thread. Utterly tasteless. You have no class.
Thankfully Leo, you are not the arbiter of class.
My fiance and I were discussing our upcoming honeymoon trip to England when we came across news of Mr. Kalas’ passing. She couldn’t understand my sudden shout and sadness, but how could you explain the special relationship anyone who lived in Philadelphia had with Harry’s voice on TV and especially on radio?
In the late 80’s I worked the night shift at TV Guide, a lonely job following some of the worst Phillies teams ever assembled. Only Harry and, of course, Richie Ashburn, kept me sane those long summer nights. A few years later I had the pleasure of meeting him as he traveled to Tampa to Ray Shore’s funeral. May God bless the Kalas family — God has reunited Harry, Whitey, and By Saam in the biggest broadcast booth of all.
Leo, I remember when The Bird took Motown by storm with his antics, hair and pitching back in mid ’70s. Rookie of the Year if I remember correctly. Didn’t he use to walk around the mound and talk to himself?
Harry the K will be missed. I watch him on MLB Extra Innings and XM Satellite Radio, as I live in Spring Hill Florida. Now is not the time to talk about who replaces him. Time will heal and that will happen at the proper time.
Thank you sll
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20090414_Bill_Lyon__If_Harry_said_it__it_had_to_be_so.html
Philly has had many great icons in the broadcast industry, and the loss of Harry Kalas will be felt for a long time. Thankfully, his voice will endure, as with john Facenda, in NFL Films forever!
I can remember as a young High School kid at Radnor, the transition from By Saam to Harry Kalas, and thinking that NOBODY could replace the great By Saam. Harry was no replacement for Mr. Saam, but became a legend in his OWN right. His presence was felt far beyond Philly.
God be with the Kalas family and give them comfort in Harry’s passing.
Go Phils!
oooj, he’s the one. I miss Tiger Stadium and Ernie Harwell. Now I’ll miss Harry K.
George, I may not be the ultimate arbiter of class, but I know bad taste when I see it.
Bruce, it sounds as if you’ve been anally raped at some point in the recent past.
But take solace knowing time will heal and that will happen at the proper time along with preparation H.
BEWARE OF IMPOSTERS! WHEN I WRITE TO MY OWN WEB PAGE, IT’S TO RESPOND AS I’M DOING NOW BY WRITING TO MY OWN WEB PAGE.
I CERTAINLY DON’T WRITE TO MY OWN WEB PAGE, EXCEPT WHAT I’M DOING RIGHT NOW CAN TECHNICALLY BE CONSIDERED WRITING TO MY OWN WEB PAGE.
SIGNED,
THE REAL LARRY KANE.
Will the real Larry Kane please stand up.
You guys (#19, #20, #21) make baby Jesus cry.
Clearly someone wants to get banished real Larry. Maybe you should accommodate them.
Larry, it looks like you have a Somali pirate situation on your hands. Your blog has been taken over by a group of hackers who are holding your people hostage. I couldn’t care less, except they are not funny, witty, informative or interesting in the least. It could be just one dullard who has no friends sitting in his basement.
Larry, why don’t you take action against someone like #11 who attacks a new blogger who is apparently making a genuine comment. There is nothing funny or creative about that. Blog comments are much like art and pornography, its hard to define whats appropriate blog commnentary, but whn you read stuff like #11, you’re pretty sure its pornography.
Leo, you do know bad taste when you see it, because you have written so many things that are in bad taste. I don’t need a lecture from an anti Christian bigot like you, save it for your children.
I was refering to #19, not # 11 above Larry. #11 is me, who is trying to repent and improve himself in the post Easter season. #19 should be warned once, then ejected for second offense if you are serious about cleaning up this site.
By the way Leo, you made a mistake in the previous News Flash that reveals you to be the Larry Kane imposter, you probably know what it is, did anyone else notice?
George please reveal to audience what you are refering to in #27. Arrests will be made. Justice will be served. Heads will roll.
George-Post seventeen ?
Leo in the previous News Flash had his “I have homosexual friends also” entry erased. Why would the real Larry do that? Did the real Larry keep his finger on the erase button too long or was it Leo trying to regain some of his dignity after groveling and pleading not to be thrown off the island.
This could all be a plan hatched by the infamous Rush Limbaugh to usurp the power
held by this site. If Rush has infiltrated Larry’s blog than the world as we know it will soon be over. Ask Leo.
Leo knows how much influence that Rush has over the people. There could be a terror train arriving at any moment to take us away to the dark side. Leo you better call Obionekanobi and get Luke Skywalker here at once. Lassie where are you girl?
It has come to our attention that this is what George was refering to.
On last blog post #11 moolB oeL made some hateful and defensive remarks.
On last blog post #17 Larry Kane said that was not me.
George has deducted that Leo was puppeting Larry in #17 when he refered to the previous blog #11 under his dyslexic name moolB oeL.
Good work George. You are ready for CSI Philadelphia.
El Rushbo has much bigger and better things to do than concern himself with lightweights like Mr. Bloom. I have bigger targets in my sights.
larry-i have the same problem with jack russell counterfeits….george-while you mention pornography,marilyn chambers (the ivory snow girl)went down yesterday,she was one of the best in the business..
Mr Russell very nice pun sir.
OOOJ, in the last News Flash the original #11 post was the “impostor Larry” asking Leo to leave the site. #12 was Leo’s response, which has also been deleted. Therefore #17 Larry’s response was legit. #18 I think is Leo, but without reference to his homosexual friends I’m not totally sure. If only the “real Larry” would step up to the plate and explain this whole situation.
I used a baseball metaphor because this is still a tribute to Harry Kalas. I’m “outta here!”
Larry,
You were right that your blog has attracted some unsavory elements. Why people would choose to defile a memorial thread about Harry Kalas with their silly games and attempts at character assassination is beyond me. Clearly, the inmates are running the asylum.
Please change the topic soon so that these jokers will stop defiling the memory of the voice of the Phillies.
Leo
Excellent work PC Police! My CSI spider sense tells me you just might just be OOOJ, but whomever you are, thank you for the kind compliment.
It’s interesting how Leo now wants the blog topic changed and is accusing bloggers of defiling the memory of Harry Kalas. I don’t see where Kalas been defiled, if anything he was shown more respect in this string than anyone who has ever been eulogized on this site. Thou hath protest too much Leo!
Larry, the real joker is the one who tries to pose as you and makes a mockery of what you are trying to do with this site. A blogger who does such a thing not only has bad taste, but is classless as well.
George sir to your point. Harry Kalas has commanded far more respect on this site than the sitemeister himself.
How many of you went to Teaparties today? Can you believe that Napolitano likened the VFW to terrorists? Despicable.
Ahoy maties! I be docked in Philadelphia temporarily an’ be payin’ me respects t’ th’ gravel throated voice o’ th’ Phillies. He be a great man an’ a better announcer. May he rest in peace.
These Somali shipmates be givin’ th’ rest o’ us a bad name. Arrgh. We be supposed t’ be largely symbolic in this tide an’ age. Ye know things like mascots, theme rides, movie characters, an’ alike. They may be forcin’ th’ rest o’ us t’ go aft t’ work an’ earn a livin’. I prefer moseyin’ into taverns an’ havin’ lasses buy me whiskey. Arrgh!
I went teabagging on Tax Day. It was great to see so many people teabagging with each other. It was nuts!
I even saw Rush teabagging with some guy from Fox News.
You sir represent the lowest common denominator of the liberals and that is quite an accomplishment. You should be proud. Your little party sir will soon be coming to an end.
This Hooger character be a shipmate o’ th’ aft variety if ye get me drift. Nay that thar be anythin’ wrong wi’ that mind ye.
Leave ‘t t’ that scurvy dog Hooger shorten our stay here in port. I be havin’ nay yet had me fill o’ whiskey an’ wenches. Throw th’ aft buccanneer in th’ brig an’ be done wi’ ‘t. Let th’ plunderin’ continue.
Larry,
Please do root out the person who has “Sock Puppeted” you. I think that person is responsible for the vast majority of unsavory characters here.
Larry be incapable o’ takin’ action against lily livered rogue bloggers oeL. Perhaps he jus’ dasn’t be havin’ th’ courage t’ do so. Maybe he ortin’ ta go t’ Life Lock t’ protect his identity.
Larry
To be honest, this blog is not what it was. Racist, religious and gay slurs seem to be normal speak around these parts. I happen to be gay, but I’m offended for all minorities and persecuted people for some of the comments made here in recent months. God be with the Kalas family, the city of Philadelphia and this blog.
Does Larry know that teabagging is a homosexual reference? If he’s really trying to clean up this site he could do it easily by requiring bloggers to register. If there’s a will theres a way Larry!! I think you’re amused by all of this but occasionally have to express self righteous indignation about it so your employer and liberal friends get reassurance that you abhor the dirty talk. Barney knows you use to enjoy a salty joke or two back in the day.
May the reporter without sin steep the first teabag!
By the way Hooger, I’ve got a freshy shaved teabag, and I’m going to steep it in a big pitcher of hot water to make some tea for you. Some people reuse teabags, but not Barney. I like to raise taxes, protesting high taxes is not my cup of tea! My favorite kind of tea is English Black tea, drizzled with fresh honey to sweeten it to taste. How do you take your tea Hooger? Do you like Chineese tea?
Arrrgh!
Comment #48 was not posted by me. I am not a homosexual and I pray for the soul of those who use a medium such as this to tear apart at the character of others.
I spent more than 20 years serving in the Active Armed Forces defending the rights of ALL Americans – including the right to Freedom of Speech, but the ‘right’ to Freedom of Speech does have its limits. For example, you do not have the “RIGHT” to run into a crowded building and start yelling, “FIRE!!” if there is not one – you are then subject to arrest for causing panic. You do not have the “RIGHT” to slander others, whether in your speech or your writing, or you may be subject to prosecution. When people begin to abuse such “RIGHTS”, is it any wonder that they seem to start disappearing?
Larry, I admire your work, and I always have, but now some of your bloggers have crossed a line across which I shall not venture. I do not receive your program here in Baghdad, else I would tune in. I frequent a number of national blogs because I can engage in intellectual discourse and enjoy reading the same. This blog, however, has really gone downhill recently, and now that someone has chosen to hijack MY identity (and, Larry, you can check to see if entry number 48 posted an email address – I ALWAYS post mine with my posts), I don’t know that I will be visiting much, let alone posting.
God bless you, Larry, and God help the degenrate heathens.
Joe McD in Baghdad, Iraq
Proudly serving America in the Global War on Terrorism
Larry snap out of it. Wake up and take action. You have lost control of your own blog. You have lost control of your blog and you don’t even know who to? Three suggestions:
1) Have your technical people make it such that someone can not leave an entry without an email signature. No trackability, then no entry.
2) Have your technical people show you how to block email addresses from posting. Put first time offenders in the penalty box (like the hockey reference YFAP) for 2 weeks. 2nd offense they are banished.
3) Banishable offenses include identity theft (sock puppet identities not included) and any offensive comments. You need to nip it in the bud.
4) If you can’t change blog topics regularly (every 48-72 hours) then find someone who can. Maybe your wife or Larry Mendte. Just make sure they have a point or take a stand. Not just repeat the obvious or the days news story.
5) I recognize you are a bleeding heart liberal, a member of the Fourth Estate and you hold the 1st Amendment near and dear to your bleeding heart. But your NO HOLDS BARRED approach to censorship on this site is irresponsible and detrimental to what you are trying to accomplish here. You are more concerned about how terrorists are treated in Gitmo than brave Americans here on your site. You have clearly lost it, Larry, I hope you regain control of your senses.
To Joe McD, as a veteran and a true American, I thank you for your service and apologize for this site. The vast majority of the bloggers on this site salute you.
Please start by changing this blog topic and allowing this discourse under the topic of Harry Kalas. It is truly disrespectful.
If you need a fresh idea, I’ll provide one:
“Why have the 3 networks plus CNN and MSNBC tried so hard to discredit and discount the Tea Parties held across America on Wednesday? What are they afraid of?”
Thank you, Other, Other, Other Jim. I am originally from the Philly area (I live permanently in Southern Arizona now), and it is nice to stay in touch with things ‘back home’. All of my sibs and my Dad stayed in the Philly area. I have been blessed in my career and now this adventure to continue to serve this great country of ours! Thanks again! I shall miss HK’s great voice. I have listened to him on games carried via the American Forces Radio as well as on MFL Films for years. God grant his family peace and comfort!
Confessions of a Blog Master
by Larry Kaighn
Rise and shine! Another beautiful day. This whole blog experience has not worked out the way I had hoped it would. In an effort to remain hip and with it I created this blog site. I thought residual benefits would be book sales and offers from syndicated shows to comment on today’s topics. Furthermore I had hoped to further the political careers of those that I’m close to and have tipped me or done me favors over the years. You know a quid pro quo. Neither has happened. I now find myself with a runaway site taken over by degenerates with my ruination as their goal. How do I distance myself from this blog without appear to be running away? How do I extricate myself from this morass that this site has become? It is like an albatross around my neck. Like a ball and chain locked to my leg. Like the pain of psoriasis. Help me. How could something so right suddenly turn so wrong?
Why in the world does Larry leave this salute to Harry Kalas still up on his site? Enough already Larry.
OOOJ-I do appreciate the hockey reference,well done sir.And I agree,a change of topic is needed.Having just returned from “the dead zone”,a.k.a. Detroit,I’m ready to propose a new topic.How can Philly avoid becoming the next Detroit ? A mere eighteen hours there & I feel like I have to count my fingers & take copius amounts of stimulants.What a city.
Ed, don’t you think it’s even more bizarre that Harry will be lying in state at Citizens Park tomorrow? Seems morose and ghoulish to me.
YFAP, perhaps ‘icing’ would be the term to describe Larry’s interminably long blog topic durations. He keeps dumping the same ‘puck’ into the other end like he’s killing a penalty.
YBP, how about Franzen’s goal? How does such a big guy have such good hockey hands?
Larry, please change the blog and let Harry go gently into that good night.
moolB-Franzen can play,deserves an assist on Kronwall’s goal too since #8 on Columbus just couldn’t move him & in fact had the shot go in off his pants.
Joe McD, no one cares if you are homosexual or not, and we certainly don’t care about your opinion on the limitations of free speech.
OOOJ: Only two others were laid out in a ball park. Babe Ruth and Joe Buck. I doubt that Harry would have wanted that for himself. I can see a memorial for Harry but to have his casket at home plate is definitely not him. Where are his sons in all of this?
That would be Jack Buck. Joe Buck is his son……
Harry didn’t even write a book about his life as a broadcaster. Seems odd but I guess that was Harry. He probably could have written more than several books describing his 40 plus years in the business. Look at Larry Kane he writes books after spending a weekend with the Beatles, and he is still promoting them 40 years later. Harry took everything to his grave. Maybe he wanted to leave something for the next generation of broadcasters……..
I hope Harry doesn’t read this blog. The man spent all those years in Philadelphia giving it his all and this is the thanks he gets? I suppose life does go on but Harry was not your usual “Look at me I’m a celebrity” type of personality. Harry had humility and was aware of how lucky he was to be doing something that most people would pay to do.
Harry Kalas was a fun drunk, not an angry drunk. All the college girls say so.
To the previous poster:
You are a poor soul and probably a lonely soul. I pity you life and hope you get help.
Ed,I agree that making our new ballpark into a funeral home is a bad idea. Babe Ruth was laid out in Yankee stadium, and I’m told that was the only other occasion in major league baseball for this. However, Babe Ruth was a great baseball player, I don’t see why a beloved sports announcer would garner the same status. If the Phillies have a bad season it will be blamed on the ghost of Kalas haunting the new stadium. Philadelphia just broke a curse by putting the William Penn statue atop the Comcast building. For a such a superstitious city I think putting a corpse in the staduim is a bad idea- as Joe Biden says; “mark my words!”
George, that’s just asinine talking about the curse of Harry on the new stadium. Philly is not superstitious and Joe Biden doesn’t even say “mark my words.” You’re an idiot.
Wow Ed, pretty harsh words! Joe Biden does say “mark my words” and Philadelphia is a very superstitious city, to the point where it believed that Liberty place eclipsing the top of William Penn’s hat in the 1980s caused the city not to win a major sports championship since that time. Putting the william penn statue in the new Comcast building broke the curse and the Phillies won last year and even the Eagles almost got to super bowl. This isn’t my belief, its what’s written in the local newspapers. I’m sad that you think I am an idiot, but I fortunately don’t depend on your approval to guage my intelligence and self worth. I will not in turn call you a nasty name, I’m trying to live up to Larry’s expectations and make this a more pleasant place to share ideas. in #64 you seemd to think it was a bad idea, but it was OOOJ, that wise observer and canny blogger, who thought it was ghoulsish, perhaps he agrees with me, if he doesn’t I doubt he will call me a name.
Let’s see what happens to the Phillies this season, hopefully you can remind me what a moron I am in October when the Phillies do it again. Have you been drinkng today, or are you just always that angry?
As the arbiter of class, I think you’re both idiots Ed and George, but more George. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s change this blog topic.
Isn’t Larry the real idiot for leaving this blog topic up so long?
Leo is still upset because I outed him to be the Larry Kane imposter. An overall fake, on this blog and in his real life. Leo, the people at your job know you’re full of it too, that’s why you come here to blow free hot air. Your co-workers say; Bloom is a pompous bore, why hasn’t he been laid off yet? However, you’re not an odiot, but rather a smart guy with an inflated sense of his own intelligence. It’s very sad since you’ll never acknowledge that and grow to be a better more likable person.
George, that was neither Ed nor Leo in the previous posts. It was that sad soul who won’t even go out to enjoy a great day like today. Maybe his face is all scarred from people using him as a punching bag. Or maybe he’s eaten himself into oblivion and can’t get out of bed. Either way, I guess the party is over for us. We must become thick skinned and ever alert for weirdos who kick dogs and pee on the sidewalk.
OOOJ, you’re the real idiot for continuing to come back.
The real Larry Kane
You know, Larry, you are actually right. Which begs the question whether the real Larry could actually be right about anything or take a stand.
Hey hey ,hey… it’s too nasty in here with all of this name calling even for a raging old fag like me. You know, my homo talk doesnt hurt anyone, I dont attack fellow bloggers, maybe fellow politicans. You guys need a little more homo talk and less meanness. Pray for Harry Kalas, and that retard George that believes in ghosts and curses. I think he pratices Sataria under the cover of Catholicism. He’s probably the smartest, funniest and best socket-pupeteer on this site, but I also think he has a screw loose in his head. That said, Leo and Ed you’re far worse than him. All of you guys should get a life and start talking sense and have your own debates if Larry doesnt provide them. He’s just one small inconsequential former TV anchor who is trying to do some good, and all you straight guys want to do is tear him down, look in the mirror you hate mongers!
Fresh tea anyone? I made it myself with my own tea bag! I’m having a big tea party tonight with all the gay guys in my fan club, there will be a lot of love – Big Love- White Love- Black Love- Red Love- Yellow Love- no hate!
I have sinned before you God! Did you guys know that Jesus was from a foster family? He did pretty well for himself, picked up the carpentry trade, and did magic tricks. Sadly , he never finished college and got his degree, and I think that’s why a lot of people don’t think he’s credible. If you think thats a nonsequiter, I’ve got a few more….
I agree with George in regards to knowing the difference between art and pornography. The postings by our new intruder/hacker are nothing but pornography with no sense or meaning.
It must be a trait of the sociopath to try to inflict pain without really having reason to do so.
Larry deserves all the criticism he gets on this blog. He’s derelict in duty and never gives us the inside info on anything. That’s what makes him a cartoon
of himself. He tries to sell himself as an objective journalist. This is a blog not the 6 o’clock news. Have an opinion every once in a while Larry. No holds barred!!
In the past I’ve accused Larry of being asleep at the wheel and an absentee landlord. Now, I agree with Ed. He is clearly guilty of dereliction of duty for allowing this mean spirited, rogue blogger to hijack his website. It is time for Larry to be relieved of his command and censured. He is allowing this deviate to continue to defile the memorial tribute to Harry Kalas without taking any action. Without swift, strong action this deviate will escalate his mean spirited wrecklessness. Larry, if you are reading any of this, at least change the blog topic for Harry’s sake.
Hey Larry, Harry’s body has left the stadium. Believe it or not there is some other news out there- Mr NewsMaker.
Obama met with Hugo Chavez, took a book from him and shook his hand. Raoul Castro put everthing on the table to discuss opening up trade with Cuba, including freedom of the press! To a so called newsman it seems you might be able to put a few paragraphs together about these developmnets, even if you just fawn over Obama without critiqueing, it would be something. You never touch Obama bowing to the Arab prince. I know you’re not very tall as well, but do people Obama’s height ususally shake hands with you in that manner? That was the white house’s explaination. Obama was nervous and cow towing to the prince. He must be a special guy, because Bush kissed him and held his hand in a sexual way, both men seem to realize who supplies the life blood of our economy, and its not Isreal’s alleged democracy. Do you have a view on all of this, its political and should be up your alley?
How about that Eric Cantor? The only Republican Jewish member of the House, a pro life, anti gay marriage Jewish Republican. Now that’s intersting to me, CBS was talking about him as a presidential hopeful. Now he’s no Josh Sahpiro, but it seems such a guy would be interesting to you. Or is there too much cognative dissonance for you to comment positvely about a connservative Jew, who is rising in power as House whip and could change things up in the mid term elections, he may be the Newt Gingrich of 2010, yet you’ve never mentioned him. Just Josh, Arlen, and Ed Rendell. You need to get out more my friend. So here’s enough fodder for you to wright a news flash by 6pm tonight, run with it Larry!
Lawrence you must treat this bloogers like children. If they are left unattended for a couple of minutes they will misbehave. If left alone too long there will be spitballs and mayhem in your room. Are you up to this Lawrence?
Old Barney, the Bush’s dog says, “never bite the hand that feeds you unless it’s a reporter.” In the case of a Saudi Prince never give them your hand, they might chop it off, bowing is much safer.