CONNECT PREP Onair & Social Media Ready Features, Kickers and Interviews

CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2021

MOVIES AND TV

David Schwimmer Addresses Jennifer Anniston Dating Rumors AUDIO: David Schwimmer; Jennifer Anniston ('Friends' Reunion) LENGTH: 00:00:11 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Are Ross and Rachel a real thing? ‘Friends’ star David Schwimmer is denying that he’s spending time with former co-star Jennifer Anniston. Reports are saying they’ve been “growing close” since the reunion. Looks like they really are on a break. The two publicly admitted crushing on each other during the taping of the sitcom. Now, fans are hoping for a real-life love story. OUTCUE: reciprocal

Andy Cohen’s New Dating Show Begins Streaming Today AUDIO: Promo Clip LENGTH: 00:00:12 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Andy Cohen has a new dating show out called ‘Ex-Rated.’ It started streaming on Peacock today. It’s an eight-episode series that features intimacy expert Shan Bodram. The two interview exes about their relationships and give advice. Check it out today on NBC's streaming service. OUTCUE: (music fades)

A Fake Netflix For Fake Shows Within Shows AUDIO: 'Threat Level Midnight' Clip LENGTH: 00:00:17 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Sometimes fakes shows or movies within real shows or movies take on a life of their own. Think 'The Itchy and Scratchy Movie' from 'The Simpsons,' 'Reptar' from 'The Rugrats,' 'The Crows Have Eyes 3' from 'Schitt's Creek,' or 'Threat Level Midnight' from 'The Office.' Someone created a website 'Nest Flix Dot Fun' where you can browse all your favorite fake shows. Though the layout will remind you of Netflix unfortunately, there's nothing to actually watch. OUTCUE: threat level midnight

MUSIC

Beyonce Shares Rare Glimpse of Twins In New Ivy Park Ad AUDIO: IVY PARK Ad LENGTH: 00:00:19 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: OK babies, now let's get in formation! Beyoncé pulled out all the stops for her latest rodeo- themed adidas x IVY PARK campaign. She brough in her and JAY-Z's own kids -- 9-year-old Blue Ivy and 4-year-old twins Rumi and Sir Carter -- to the chic shoot. Throughout the video Bey's fashionable children adorably model various pieces from the all-new kids collection. The IVY PARK Rodeo collection is available August 19th. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Lil Nas X Says He’s Found ‘The One’ AUDIO: "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" by Lil Nas X LENGTH: 00:00:31 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Lil Nas X's love life is thriving. The 22-year-old singer covers Variety's Power of Young Hollywood issue and reveals that he’s in love. Nas says he thinks he might be “the one”. The 22- year-old is staying coy about who the lucky guy is, but fans speculate it’s his backup dancer Yai Ariza. They packed on the PDA in previous TV appearances, like on SNL. OUTCUE: (music fades)

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

The International Space Station Is Gearing Up For A Pizza Party AUDIO: NASA TV Broadcast LENGTH: 00:00:19 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Pizza parties have gravitated their way into space. On Tuesday, some cargo was launched to the International Space Station. Actually, A LOT of cargo. More than 8,000 pounds of it. And among the items onboard, a pizza kit and a whole bunch of cheese. The good stuff is set to arrive today. Hopefully it's New York Style and not Chicago Deep Dish which is more a casserole than it is pizza. OUTCUE: pounds of cargo

You Can Now Track Your AirPods With Find My Network AUDIO: Ian Sherr (Sure), CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: If you're like us and keep losing your AirPods when drunk, we've got good news! Apple has announced iOS 15 will link AirPods with your Apple ID as part of its Find My Network. CNET's Ian Sherr explains: OUTCUE: track them down

Bay Area Folks Are Too Sympathetic Towards Coyotes AUDIO: Virginia Donohue LENGTH: 00:00:18 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: San Francisco has a coyote problem. People there enjoy feeding them. And that's bad. Wildlife officials say feeding the animals makes them less fearful of humans, which makes them more likely to wander around where people live. One woman was seen feeding coyotes and she said they're her babies. The head of animal control in the area says coyotes in people's neighborhoods are the humans' fault. OUTCUE: feed the wildlife

Will Dunkin’s Pumpkin Spice Eventually Hit Stores In July? AUDIO: Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Promo LENGTH: 00:00:15 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: We're noticing a trend from Dunkin.' In 2020, Dunkin' sent out a press release promising pumpkin spiced lattes earlier than ever before. They arrived in their locations on August 19th. For 2021, another press release. Again, pumpkin spice is coming back earlier than ever. This year, it's August 18th. Dunkin' is clearly getting bored waiting for pumpkin spice season each year. We may be just two decades away from pumpkin spiced lattes in July. OUTCUE: runs on Dunkin'

Samsung Unveils New Foldable Phones AUDIO: Conor Pierce LENGTH: 00:00:18 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Samsung still thinks customers will give foldable phones a try. They're the modern-day flip phones. And this time they're cheaper. The 'Z Fold 3' is 18-hundred dollars. Meanwhile, the Flip 3 is one thousand dollars. An executive with the company said at an unveiling event that when closed, it's like a typical smartphone. But when you unfold it, it transforms into a tablet. OUTCUE: a cinematic screen

Google Is Trying To Make Things Safer For Minors AUDIO: Ian Sherr (Sure), CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: Google is going to restrict ads targeted at minors and increase privavcy for teens in Search and on YouTube. CNET's Ian Sherr says Google will start adjusting the default upload setting to private for users ages 13 to 17: OUTCUE: social media world

Nissan’s Plant Closes Because Of Chip Shortage AUDIO: Ian Sherr (Sure), CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: Nissan's huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks because of computer chip shortages brought on by the coronavirus outbreak. CNET's Ian Sherr: The plant will close Monday and production is slated to resume August 30th. OUTCUE: further

FlingGolf Is A New… “Sport” NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Do you like playing golf and lacrosse? If so, we’ve got the sport for you! There’s a new hybrid that is the perfect combo of the two: FlingGolf! Check it out:

Animal Shelter Turns To Tinder To Help Find Pets A New Home NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: You can "swipe right" on pets now. Check out how an animal shelter in Germany is using Tinder to help find homes for cats and dogs.

SPORTS

Yankees And White Sox To Play Field Of Dreams Game Tonight AUDIO: Andrew Heaney LENGTH: 00:00:21 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Who would've thought we'd ever see a Major League Baseball game in Dyersville, Iowa? But here we are. The Yankees and White Sox will square off tonight from the famous site of the 'Field of Dreams' movie. The field is now Major League ready and some of the best players in the world will play a real game amongst the corn. Pitcher Andrew Heaney is set to get the start for the Yankees and he says he's excited to be part of it. The game will air at 7pm ET on FOX. OUTCUE: it's all about

Shocked Little Leaguer Face Goes Viral AUDIO: ESPN Broadcast LENGTH: 00:00:16 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Great sportsmanship is usually abundant in the Little League World Series. But one kid couldn't help but looked totally shocked over a particular strike call. Texas West player Landry Pate saw a pitch in the third inning that was CLEARLY low and outside. The opposing catcher reached into the lefty batter's box to grab it. But the pitch was called a strike. And the stunned look on Pate's face has the internet in a frenzy. It caught the ESPN broadcasters’ attention too. OUTCUE: music turned off

LATE NIGHT

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Lindsey Graham + Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen mocked Lindsey Graham for his criticism of a spending bill Democrats passed in the Senate. OUTCUE: funding universal Pre K

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked that the House still needs to pass the infrastructure bill before President Biden can sign it. OUTCUE: 8am and 2024

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about the Senate passing a $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill. OUTCUE: need the bill

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Film Clip LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Deals with August 12, 1939 -- 82 years ago today, "The Wizard of Oz" premiered to the world in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

NOTE: The film debuted at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood three days later and in New York City on August 17. OUTCUE: wicked witch is dead (x2)

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: IBM Commercial LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Deals with August 12, 1981 -- 40 years ago today, IBM introduced the first personal computer. OUTCUE: to forecast growth

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Gordon Joseloff LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From August 12, 1985 -- 36 years ago today, a Japan Air Lines 747 apparently lost its way during a domestic flight, and crashed into a mountain, killing 520 people. It was the worst crash of a single aircraft in history. Gordon Joseloff (JOE'-sell-off) reported for CBS News. OUTCUE: of the mountain

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: George H.W. Bush LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From August 12, 1992 -- 29 years ago today, President Bush announced the United States, Canada and Mexico had reached a North American Free Trade Agreement. He immediately began the campaign to have it ratified by the Senate.

NOTE: Mr. Bush left office before the agreement could be passed. It was ratified during the first year of the Clinton administration. President Trump pushed for a replacement deal. OUTCUE: all three countries

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: David Dow LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From August 12, 1994 -- 27 years ago today, after a summer of acrimony with team owners, Major League Baseball players went on strike. CBS News Correspondent David Dow was in Oakland for the final pre-strike game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners.

NOTE: The strike resulted in the first World Series cancellation in 90 years. It lasted until the following April. OUTCUE: on strike, dumb

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: William Cohen LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Deals with August 12, 2000 -- 21 years ago today, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk and its 118-man crew were lost during naval exercises in the Barents Sea. U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen offered condolences. OUTCUE: it's very deep

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Jim McGreevey LENGTH: 00:00:03 LEAD: From August 12, 2004 -- 17 years ago today, former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey resigned after admitting to a same sex affair. OUTCUE: I am a gay American

Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Paula Reid LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From August 12, 2017 -- Four years ago today, a "Unite the Right" march turned violent when protestors and white nationalists clashed In Charlottesville, VA. A car plowed into the crowd, killing one woman. Over 30 people were injured throughout the day. CBS Correspondent Paula Reid was on the scene. OUTCUE: "anger here"

Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Mark Knopfler LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Scottish musician Mark Knopfler was born August 12, 1949 -- 72 years ago today. Here's "Money for Nothing." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Casey Affleck LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Casey Affleck was born August 12, 1975 -- 46 years ago today. He won the Oscar for Best Actor for the 2016 film "Manchester by the Sea." OUTCUE: all I remember

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