CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FOR THURSDAY, July 16th, 2020
CORONAVIRUS LIFE
Drive Thru Job Fairs Are A Thing Now AUDIO: Bobbi Miller SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Well here's one way to find workers with 'drive.' In Oshkosh, Wisconsin, there was a COVID- inspired job fair. It was set up for people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. But it also had a classic "coronavirus theme." It was a drive through job fair where people could stop at different tents set up in a parking lot. One of the event organizers says this set up gives people an opportunity to visit more booths than they would at a traditional job fair. OUTCUE: get to see
TikTok Teen Says Her Mask Was Pierced Into Her Ear At Claire’s AUDIO: @ItsSissySheridan (TikTok) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: Dying to get your ears pierced during a pandemic? Watch out for your mask! A teen on TikTok got her ears pierced at Claire’s in the mall. When she got in the car, she realized her face mask was pierced into her ear lobe. Ouch. The girl filmed herself hysterically crying in the car. 2020 just isn’t it. OUTCUE: I hate you, Claire's (sobs)
Walmart Is Requiring Masks Nationwide AUDIO: Anthony Spencer SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Walmart is telling customers to mask up. Whether local governments require it or not, the retail giant will make customers wear one. The mandate starts Monday. A lot of people vented frustration with the decision on social media. Some even said they wouldn't shop there again. But a customer in Arkansas supports the decision. Hours after Walmart's announcement, Kohl's and Kroger announced they would also require facemasks at their stores. OUTCUE: masks in there
Masks Creating Issues For Deaf People AUDIO: Heather Hughes SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: These days, even sign language is falling on deaf ears. Masks have created issues for those hard of hearing. Not only can they not read lips, but now even some sign language is getting lost in translation. The Executive Director of the Deaf Action Center says that similar to how people use tone to give off emotion, sign language interpreters give off tone in their facial expressions. But with interpreters signing press conferences with a mask on, it makes that a bit more difficult. Experts say even clear masks aren't a perfect solution. They're costlier, harder to clean, and sometimes get fogged up. OUTCUE: being serious
Rose Parade Canceled AUDIO: David Eads SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: Already we're seeing our New Year's traditions get disrupted. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announced that the Rose Parade will be canceled this year. COVID cases keep rising in California and it's making planning tricky. David Eads (eeds), the man in charge of the operation, says planning takes a year, and already 12 of 22 scheduled bands have pulled out. He also says musicians blowing into instruments and people coming together to put flowers on the floats wouldn't be safe. As of now, the Rose Bowl football game is scheduled to go on as usual. But as major conferences continue to shake up their schedules, some wonder if college football will take place at all. OUTCUE: from South America
PROTESTS
Another Disturbing Police Brutality Video Goes Viral AUDIO: Derrick Thompson + Charles Hewitt (WARNING: “ass” is said) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: **Audio contains the word "ass"** It's another video of a white police officer using force on a Black man. The video is from 2019, but is making the rounds now as a letter was sent to the Virginia Attorney General by the victim's lawyer. The video shows a Black man, Derrick Thompson, being pulled over. Virginia State Trooper Charles Hewitt, unlocks the car door through the window, removes Thompson's seat belt and threatens to beat him up. Eventually Hewitt drags Thompson out of the car resulting in several bruises to the victim. As the officer drags Thompson out of the car, knowing he was being filmed, the cop said, "watch the show folks." OUTCUE: one more chance
MOVIES AND TV
Khloé Kardashian Is Now A Migraine Med Spokesperson AUDIO: Khloé Kardashian (CBS Connect) LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: Forget diet teas, Khloé Kardashian is now selling migraine meds! The TV star teamed up with Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to promote its new migraine drug. It’s called Nurtec ODT and the ‘Keeping Up’ star says it’s saving her during lockdown. She tells CBS Connect she’s been having more migraines because of the pandemic-induced stress . But thanks to her new influencer gig, she’s in good hands. Khloé is currently quarantining with her two-year-old daughter, Dream. OUTCUE: treat them.
Khloé Kardashian Feels ‘Helpless’ In The Pandemic AUDIO: Khloé Kardashian (CBS Connect) LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: The pandemic is weighing heavy on Khloé Kardashian. She’s happy at home cooking and playing with her two-year-old daughter, Dream. But she tells CBS Connect she’s having a hard time watching from the sidelines. She, like many Americans, feels helpless in the fight against the virus. The ‘Keeping Up’ star is now a spokesperson for a migraine company. She says her headaches have gotten more frequent due to the stress of the pandemic. And apparently the new med Nurtec ODT is really helping her. OUTCUE: always think that.
Khloé Kardashian Says Quarantine Brought Her ‘Back To The Basics’ AUDIO: Khloé Kardashian (CBS Connect) LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Celebs, they’re just like us! Quarantining is tough on everyone, including Khloé Kardashian. She tells CBS Connect the Kardashian Quarantine looks pretty much like everyone else’s. She’s cooking, hanging out with her 2-year-old daughter, Dream, and learning to enjoy this time off away from the Hollywood spotlight. The 37-year-old says she feels for her other sisters who have older kids to deal with. She’ll take a two-year-old over a house full of school kids any day! Same, Khlo, same. OUTCUE: the basics.
‘The Golden Girls’ House Is For Sale AUDIO: 'The Golden Girls' Theme Song SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: If you want to live out your ‘Golden Girls’ fantasy, now’s your chance. The home of TV’s favorite foursome, Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia, is on the market. ‘The Golden Girls’ house is going for just under $3 million. The four-bedroom house was built back in 1955. But unlike the show, it’s in the swanky Brentwood area of Los Angeles. Not Miami. Grab you three best friends and pitch in a few hundred grand? OUTCUE: (song ends)
Upcoming Bachelor Will Be Filmed On Massive Resort AUDIO: Chris Harrison (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: The ‘Bachelor’ franchise isn’t letting the pandemic get in the way of true love! The show has added 10 new contestants to Clare Crawley's upcoming season. Clearly, that four-month delay was worth it. So how will they film in a pandemic? Rumor has it the show is shooting in Palm Springs at a massive resort. Everyone will have to quarantine at the 45-acre desert oasis before shooting begins. Chris Harrison tells Entertainment Tonight he doesn’t want people to be reminded of the virus while watching the show. The resort has 41 pools and is currently booked through September 3rd. Based on Clare’s Instagram, fans think she’s already there. OUTCUE: into this.
Kermit The Frog’s New Voice Has Muppet Purists Fuming AUDIO: Kermit The Frog SOCIAL MEDIA: Video SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Disney+ dropped the trailer for 'Muppets Now' but it's not excitement over the show that has people talking. The trailer, which has our Muppet friends communicating via Zoom, shows Kermit the Frog leading a meeting. But his voice sounds just a bit different. Steve Whitmire did the voice of the green amphibian since 1990 up until 2016 when he retired. Matt Vogel took over in 2017. But Kermit hasn't been in the public spotlight much since that time. Now that he's back, people think Kermit sounds nothing like he used to. Some users on Twitter vented their anger with the new voice. But they'll just have to accept it as another thing that's part of our "new normal." OUTCUE: (crosstalk fades)
Tyra Banks New Host Of Dancing With The Stars AUDIO: Tyra Banks ('Good Morning America,' ABC) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA'*** Tyra Banks is ready to take on ‘Dancing With the Stars!’ The model is the next host of ABC's long- running competition series. And while talking to ‘Good Morning America,’ she says fans should get ready for a season like no other. The 46-year-old, expressed her excitement over both hosting and executive producing the series. News of Tyra landing the new gig comes after Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced they were leaving the show. OUTCUE: different.
Nick Cannon Apologizes And Removes Video Of Controversial Episode AUDIO: Nick Cannon SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: Nick Cannon is on the apology tour. A day after being fired by ViacomCBS for comments considered to be anti-semitic on his YouTube show, the TV host is trying to make amends. In a statement, Cannon said, "I extend my deepest apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin." He went on to say that he, "feels ashamed of the uninformed and naive place that these words came from." He also said he took down the video of the interview. OUTCUE: closer to animals
TV Preview AUDIO: '30 Rock' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: '30 Rock' is back! For one night only. Catch the special return tonight on NBC at 8pm ET. Also at 8pm ET on FOX, watch celebrities react to what was on TV this week on 'Celebrity Watch Party.' On ABC at 8pm ET, it's more extreme mini golf on 'Holey Moley II:The Sequel.' There's another NBA roundtable with the 'NBA on TNT' at 8pm ET. At 9pm ET on ABC, it's another shot at $100,000 with the gameshow 'Don't.' And finally at 10pm ET on ABC, it's 'To Tell the Truth.' OUTCUE: one time special
MUSIC
Kanye West Might Be Dropping Out Of The 2020 Presidential Race AUDIO: Kanye West (Archive Sound) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: It looks like Kanye is dropping out of the race for the White House. The Federal Election Commission says he *did* register the organization ‘Kanye 2020.’ But there are conflicting reports about the status of his campaign. Sources say he’s going “back and forth about running.” And his campaign staffers were apparently told, quote “he’s out” last week. The rapper has filed documents in case he moves forward. Just 12 days ago, West announced he was running under the Birthday Party, because if he wins, it’s everyone’s birthday. OUTCUE: for president.
Don McLean Lyrics Selling For More Than A Million Bucks AUDIO: Don McLean singing 'Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)' SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: It's a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. And the original handwritten lyrics of Don McLean song, ‘Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),’ could be yours - for 1-and-a-half-million bucks. The lyrics of Vincent are scrawled in pencil on 14 pages - it was released in 1971. McLean says he was inspired to write it after the painter's ‘The Starry Night’ work. OUTCUE: (music fades)
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
New Weed Business Opens At Perfect Time AUDIO: Kyle Teevens SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: There's 420 reasons to celebrate this new business. This whole year has been bad timing for a grand opening, but in Buchanan, Michigan, one man has everyone's perfect solution. His recreational marijuana dispensary is now open. And with these crazy times we're living in, who wouldn't want to de-stress a bit. Not surprisingly, the store's regional manager says the demand - just like their customers - has been high. OUTCUE: of demand here
President Trump’s Former Classmates Don’t Think He Cheated On SAT AUDIO: President Trump's Former Classmates SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: Mary Trump is standing her ground about the claims made in her new book about her uncle, President Trump. The niece of the president released a tell-all and claims the president cheated on his college entry exam. She went on GMA this week and insisted it was the truth. Three of President Trump’s old military school classmates went on Inside Edition to say it was highly unlikely he cheated on his SATs. Mary Trump’s book, ‘Too Much and Never Enough: How my Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man’ is out now. OUTCUE: possibility.
SPORTS
Derrick Henry Signs Big Deal With Titans AUDIO: Mike Keith SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT: MIKE KEITH - TITANS RADIO*** Running back Derrick Henry got himself a big payday. The 26-year-old helped get the Tennessee Titans to last year's AFC Championship game before ultimately losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. The back signed a 50 million dollar deal over four years. The signing makes him one of the league's highest paid backs. Henry helped the Titans jump out to a 10-0 lead over the Chiefs with a 4-yard touchdown run, prior to Kansas City's comeback. OUTCUE: to paydirt
NASCAR Hosts Largest Attended Sporting Event Since Pandemic Started AUDIO: 'NASCAR All-Star Race' clip SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT FOX SPORTS*** NASCAR is making sports normal again. At its all-star race last night in Bristol, Tennessee, up to 30,000 fans were allowed to attend. Though official numbers weren't released, there appeared to be at least 20,000 people on hand to watch the race. That made the event the largest attended spectator sport since the pandemic began. Sports like hockey, basketball, soccer and baseball are choosing to have no fans at all. Meanwhile, an IndyCar race last weekend had about 10,000 fans on hand. OUTCUE: find his momentum
LATE NIGHT
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Ricky Gervais LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: On 'The Late Show' Ricky Gervais says the lockdown made him a “more moral person.” OUTCUE: I'll die.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Ricky Gervais LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: On 'The Late Show' Ricky Gervais explained why he didn’t understand the toilet paper pandemic craze. OUTCUE: got to clean up.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about President Trump complaining that the U.S. doesn't have favorable trade status like China does. OUTCUE: gets one
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about a Trump press briefing on Tuesday that seemed more like a campaign rally. OUTCUE: I created
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about some pharmaceutical companies promising not to profit off a COVID-19 vaccine. OUTCUE: beaks wet
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor joked that if it's true President Trump cheated on his SAT's, he feels the President should have the same attitude in the Oval Office. OUTCUE: see that coming
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor joked about the fact that Ivanka Trump may have violated ethics laws when she posted a picture to Twitter holding Goya beans. OUTCUE: old KFC buckets
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Barry Goldwater LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From July 16, 1964 -- 56 years ago today, at the Republican Convention in San Francisco, presidential nominee Barry Goldwater delighted conservatives and scared moderates with this controversial line from his acceptance speech. OUTCUE: is no vice
Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Launch Control LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From July 16, 1969 -- 51 years ago today, Apollo 11 blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center at 9:32 AM ... four days before two of the astronauts aboard became the first men to walk on the moon. OUTCUE: on Apollo 11
Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Fred Thompson & Alexander Butterfield LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From July 16, 1973 -- 47 years ago today, in testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, former White House aide Alexander Butterfield revealed President Nixon had secretly taped conversations in the Oval Office. Butterfield was questioned by committee counsel Fred Thompson. OUTCUE: yes, sir
Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Ross Perot LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From July 16, 1992 -- 28 years ago today, billionaire Ross Perot quit his independent presidential campaign, suddenly and without warning. Perot claimed he was concerned no candidate would get enough votes in the Electoral College, which would mean the House of Representatives would pick the president. NOTE: Perot re-entered the race in October, and drew 19 percent of the vote in the general election. OUTCUE: to the country
Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Bill Clinton LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Also from July 16, 1992 -- 28 years ago today, just hours after Ross Perot quit, Bill Clinton accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mr. Clinton said while Americans were hurting, President Bush was doing nothing. OUTCUE: I will (cheers)
Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Richard Larrabee LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Deals with July 16, 1999 -- 21 years ago today, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, disappeared when their single-engine plane vanished near Martha's Vineyard. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Richard Larrabee spoke with reporters the next day. OUTCUE: from the aircraft
Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Martha Stewart LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From July 16, 2004 -- 16 years ago today, Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home confinement by a federal judge in New York for lying about a stock sale. She took her sentence with a stiff upper lip. OUTCUE: not afraid whatsoever
Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Fred Fletcher LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From July 16, 2015 -- FIve years ago today, a gunman killed four Marines in an attack on a recruiting center and another military site a few miles apart in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Police ended the rampage by killing the gunman. Chief Fred Fletcher described the response of his officers. OUTCUE: this brazen criminal
Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Marcus Weaver LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From July 16, 2015 -- Five years ago today, a jury convicted James Holmes of 165 counts of murder, attempted murder and other charges for the attack in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater. He killed 12 people. Survivor Marcus Weaver was relieved. OUTCUE: get it right
Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Donald Trump LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From July 16, 2018 -- Two years ago today, at a Summit in Helsinki, Finland, President Trump appeared to side with Russian President Vladimir Putin over US Intelligence that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. OUTCUE: In his denial today
Today in History 11cut AUDIO: Will Ferrell LENGTH: 00:00:03 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Will Ferrell! The actor was born July 16, 1967 -- 52 years ago today. He rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and has since moved on to movies. He played title character Ron Burgundy in "Anchorman." OUTCUE: I am an anchorman
Today in History 12cut AUDIO: Corey Feldman LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Corey Feldman! The former child star was born July 16, 1971 -- 49 years ago today. We know him best for being part of the Corey's duo with Corey Haim. His credits include "The Lost Boys." OUTCUE: the American way, all right
Today in History 13cut AUDIO: 5 Seconds to Summer LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Luke Hemmings! The pop singer was born July 16, 1996 -- 24 years ago today. He sings in the band 5 Seconds to Summer, here is their hit "She Looks So Perfect." OUTCUE: (music fades)
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