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.