CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 2020

POLITICS

Matthew McConaughey Might Run For Texas Governor AUDIO: Matthew McConaughey (‘The Hugh Hewitt Show’) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show’*** Alright, alright, alright. Get ready Texas – Matthew McConaughey might be throwing his hat into the political ring. On ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show’ the 51-year-old actor revealed running for governor in his home state wasn’t completely off the table. Matthew’s new book, ‘Greenlights’ is out now. OUTCUE: interesting

Lindsey Graham Calls For COVID Relief Bill AUDIO: Lindsey Graham LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says it’s time for a relief bill. He says frontline workers need PPE, schools need money, and the economy in his state and around the country is in trouble thanks to the virus. Last month the Senate failed to pass a $500 billion dollar relief bill. Graham says the country needs more money than that. OUTCUE: taken a toll

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Barbie Makes A Holiday Gift Guide AUDIO: Aqua singing "Barbie Girl" SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:41 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT NEW YORK POST*** Barbie’s got your back this holiday season. Mattel’s IT girl has curated a Christmas gift guide. She teamed up with the New York Post to make a list that covers everyone from your BFF to the Ken in your life. Whether you’re looking for a new yoga mat, the perfect shade of red lipstick, or a nonprofit to donate to – the Barbie Holiday Gift Guide has you covered. Happy shopping! OUTCUE: (music)

2020 Is The Year Of Early Christmas AUDIO: Lucille Spata SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: In what's been a very divisive year, one constant debate is being thrown to the curb. The "how early is too early" argument regarding Christmas decorations is irrelevant in 2020. Everyone can agree it doesn't matter. It's been a tough year, and across the country people are putting up lights, trees, and wreaths way earlier than usual. Many say it's a glimmer of hope during a crappy year. One woman in Brooklyn said she started decorating before Halloween. OUTCUE: joy to everyone

Boeing 737 Max Cleared For The Skies Again AUDIO: Michael Stumo SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: The 737 Max is clear to fly. The plane has not been allowed to fly since March of 2019. Two crashes ended up killing 346 people. But now the FAA says the necessary corrections are in place and it's safe. Pilots are confident they won't have issues. But for passengers, they're still worried. Michael Stumo who lost his daughter in one of the 737 Max crashes says passengers should avoid flights using the plane. OUTCUE: a third crash

Lawfirm Hires A Wallaby For The Office AUDIO: Dale Montpelier SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: A new lawyer in Tennessee is ready to hop on the most important cases. In Knoxville, lawyer Dale Montpelier decided to bring a wallaby onboard to join the firm. After a visit to Australia, he wanted to bring home a kangaroo. But they were too big. So he settled for Wally the Wallaby. The little guy is often seen hopping around the office bringing smiles to client's faces. Montpelier says every good lawyer needs a kangaroo for motivation. OUTCUE: behind you

MOVIES AND TV

The Charlie Brown Holiday Specials Will Be On PBS AUDIO: 'The Charlie Brown' Song SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Have no fear! Thanks to a new PBS deal, The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving AND Christmas specials will return to the air instead of just being shown on Apple TV. Last month, Apple became the new home to the Peanuts holiday specials, and that sparked an outcry from hundreds of thousands of viewers. People didn’t like having to pay a subscription to watch an annual holiday tradition. Apple bowed to the backlash, and both specials will air on PBS - commercial free. OUTCUE: (music)

Will Smith And Janet Hubert Bury The Hatchet AUDIO: Instagram Nats SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Time heals all wounds. Will Smith and Janet Hubert—aka, the OG Aunt Viv—have buried the hatchet. The two had a very public falling out after season three of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ She was replaced by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid the following season. But all seems good now. Smith posted a video of the two women on his Instagram. They also hashed things out during a sit down during the HBO Max’s reunion special. OUTCUE: (music)

Buddy Valastro Gives Update On Hand Injury AUDIO: Buddy Valastro (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Buddy Valastro says he may never make cakes again after his devastating hand injury. Back in September the Cake Boss got it stuck in a broken bowling ball machine. For five minutes a metal rod impaled his hand. His sons had to saw apart the machine to free him. He’s now had three surgeries and is expected to have two more. He tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ he’s got about 10 to 15 percent of his strength back. OUTCUE: only time will tell

Karamo Brown Talks New ‘Queer Eye’ Season AUDIO: Karamo Brown (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Karamo Brown says there won’t be a new ‘Queer Eye’ season until COVID calms down. The life coach tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ the show is all about getting close with people. And that just doesn’t fare well in this current climate. He says if all things go as planned, fans can expect production to start in February. OUTCUE: perfect

‘Name That Tune Revival’ Announced AUDIO: Fox Promo SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: New show alert! Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson are teaming up to make a ‘Name That Tune’ reboot. Fox is bringing us the revival. It’s based on the original series created by Harry Salter back in 1952. The new series will premier January 6th at 9 p.m. ET. OUTCUE: on Fox

TV Preview AUDIO: 'B Positive' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: Tonight at 8pm ET on MTV, the season premiere of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.' At 8pm ET on ABC, an all-new 'Station 19.' On NBC at 8pm ET, a brand new 'Superstore.' At 8pm ET on FOX, the Cardinals take on the Seahawks on 'Thursday Night Football.' At 8pm ET on CBS, catch, 'Young Sheldon.' At 8:30pm ET on CBS, an all-new 'B Positive.' At 9pm ET on ABC, it's 'Grey's Anatomy.' At 9pm ET on CBS, catch, 'Mom.' At 9:30pm ET on CBS, an all-new 'The Unicorn.' At 10pm ET on ABC, it's, 'A Million Little Things.' OUTCUE: on CBS

MUSIC

Pitbull Talks Latin GRAMMYs (Airing Tonight) AUDIO: Pitbull (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: The Latin GRAMMYs airs tonight on Univision. Pitbull will take the stage alongside first responders, appropriately singing “I Believe That We Will Win.” He wrote the song earlier this year as an anthem to get through the pandemic. He tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ it is a dream come true to preform next to real life heroes. OUTCUE: pinch me

SPORTS

Anthony Edwards Picked First Overall In NBA Draft AUDIO: Adam Silver SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT ESPN*** The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards of Georgia with the first overall pick in last night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-5 guard played just one year at Georgia. The 19-year-old averaged 19.1 points per game in his lone collegiate season which led all freshmen in the nation. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the pick on ESPN. Rounding out the top 5 picks, Golden State selected James Wiseman of Memphis at number 2, Charlotte took Lamelo Ball at number 3, the Bulls picked Patrick Williams from Florida State at 4, and at number 5, the Cavaliers took Isaac Okoro out of Auburn. OUTCUE: (cheers fade)

Remote Islanders Only Just Found Out About COVID AUDIO: Matt Butschek II LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Imagine only experiencing the pandemic for the first time now. That's the case for a bunch of volunteers that set sail for a remote Hawaiian island in February. Four people were restoring the island's environment for the past 8 months, and had no clue how bad things were. Rumblings of the virus were going around when they left but they figured nothing would come of it. But after getting home, they realized the world completely changed. One guy said seeing everyone in masks was so bizarre. OUTCUE: was so weird

Robinson Cano Suspended For Season For Roids AUDIO: Robinson Cano Highlight (July 23, 2019) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: He's a dope for doping *again.* New York Mets second basemen Robinson Cano tested positive for steroids and will be suspended for the entire 2021 baseball season. This is the second time in his career he's been caught using roids. In addition to his suspension, he's also forfeiting the $24 million dollars he was set to make this season. If he tests positive a third time, he'll be banned from baseball for life. OUTCUE: for Robinson Cano

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

NYC Criticized For Decision To Close Schools AUDIO: NYC Parent SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: It's back to learning from the couch for kids in New York City. Students in the nation's largest school district will be all remote starting today, after the positive COVID test rate across the city reached three percent. People criticized the mayor for the move since schools have barely had any cases. Meanwhile indoor dining is allowed, and gyms remains open. One dad says teachers prepared them as much as they could, but parents aren't excited for all remote learning again. OUTCUE: not really ready

LATE NIGHT

Late Night Highlights AUDIO: Zoom Call + Trevor Noah + Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: A panel in Michigan finally certified its presidential results in its largest country. But that decision didn’t happen till after two republicans on the four people board temporarily blocked certification based on claims of voting irregularities. An open Zoom call led to citizens yelling at the two officials for blocking votes in Detroit. Late night hosts got a kick out of the passion citizens showed over the Zoom. Here’s your late night roundup. OUTCUE: sealed delivered

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: Alison Brie LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' actress Alison Brie says she's been doing press for the first time in months and forgot what it's like to wear high heels. OUTCUE: not comfortable

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James gave credit to a large grocery store chain that was criticized for a distasteful Thanksgiving ad. OUTCUE: a solid joke

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James joked about President Trump choosing to stay at the White House for Thanksgiving rather than go to Mar-a-lago like he originally planed. OUTCUE: COVID safe

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James talked about the President worrying that Joe Biden will get credit for the COVID-19 vaccines. OUTCUE: by Easter

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Matthew McConaughey LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' actor Matthew McConaughey revealed that he has a bit of an obsession with cutting his fingernails and toenails. OUTCUE: good sharp clipper

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen mocked the President for his timing in choosing to fire an election security official. OUTCUE: nobody gets hurt

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen said President Trump can't like what he sees when looking out certain windows from the White House. OUTCUE: getting re-erected

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about President Trump changing his Thanksgiving plans and choosing to stay at the White House. OUTCUE: all the locks

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:27 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor talked about Georgia finding out that around 2600 votes went uncounted originally. OUTCUE: don't leave me

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor joked that when people look back on 2020, it will be way different than when older generations reflect back on their younger years. OUTCUE: was so good

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Len Spencer LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Deals with November 19, 1863 -- 157 years ago today, President Lincoln delivered his historic Gettysburg Address. There is, of course, no recording of that speech. This recreation by Len Spencer was made 40 years later in 1903. OUTCUE: a new nation

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Pete Conrad LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From November 19, 1969 -- 51 years ago today, Apollo 12 astronauts Charles "Pete" Conrad and Alan Bean made the second manned landing on the moon. Conrad was all smiles as he collected a geological sample from the surface. OUTCUE: dum duh dum dum dum

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Martha Teichner LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Deals with November 19, 1984 -- 36 years ago today, some 500 people died in a firestorm set off by a series of explosions at a petroleum storage plant on the edge of Mexico City. CBS News Correspondent Martha Teichner reported from the scene the next day as the magnitude of the disaster became clear. OUTCUE: to be destroyed (gunshot)

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: Deals with November 19, 1997 --- 23 years ago today, Bobbi McCaughey (mc-KOY') of Carlisle, Iowa, gave birth to the second set of septuplets to be born alive. McCaughey gave birth to four boys and three girls. She and her husband Kenny were eager to get them all back home. OUTCUE: have the arms

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Kenneth Starr LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From November 19, 1998 -- 22 years ago today, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr laid out his case for impeaching President Clinton before the House Judiciary Committee. Starr said Mr. Clinton gave false statements on numerous occasions. OUTCUE: statements under oath

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Kenneth Starr LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From November 19, 1998 -- 22 years ago today, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr laid out his case for impeaching President Clinton before the House Judiciary Committee. Starr denied his office was out to get the President. OUTCUE: is wrong

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Jim Anderson LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: From November 19, 2003 -- 17 years ago today, an arrest warrant was issued for singer Michael Jackson in connection with a child molestation case. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Jim Anderson spoke with reporters. NOTE: Jackson was booked the following day. He was acquitted at a 2005 trial. OUTCUE: of Michael Jackson

Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Larry King LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Larry King! The talk show host was born November 19, 1933 -- 87 years ago today. OUTCUE: change your life

Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Allison Janney LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Allison Janney! The actress was born on November 19, 1959 -- 61 years ago today. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the biographical comedy "I, Tonya." Here she is as Tonya Harding's difficult mother. OUTCUE: know what I mean

Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Meg Ryan LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Meg Ryan! The actress was born November 19, 1961 -- 59 years ago today. She is known for many iconic roles, including Annie Reed in "Sleepless In Seattle." OUTCUE: he said hello

Today in History 11cut AUDIO: Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Jodie Foster! The actress was born November 19, 1962 -- 58 years ago today. She won an Oscar for playing FBI agent Clarice Starling in "Silence of the Lambs." OUTCUE: they were screaming (2x)

Today in History 12cut AUDIO: Adam Driver LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Adam Driver! The actor was born November 19, 1983 -- 37 years ago today. He rose to fame for his role as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." OUTCUE: it to me

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