Brushes With Greatness

[Roy Hobbs]

I just read this hilarious collection of statements made by people who sort of met somebody famous but not really. Give it a shot!

I'll start with:

In High School my injured back was treated by Arthur Godfrey's doctor...

[Fake Post]

I once partied with a guy who played substitute piano and keyboards for the Moody Blues at a concert.

Some of you oldies will remember that group.

[newschick26]

I sat in the very chair that porn star Ron Jeramy sat in at a restaurant while he was visiting here. I watched him leave (he's a little short guy). I then sat down in a chair not knowing he had sat there until someone brought it to my attention. A few days later, I had to be treated for...
uh, never mind.

[LemonJello]

I went out with a guy who used to get high on Special K with members of a boy band who were extremely popular in the 80s.

[Jane Craig]

I once sat next to Ricardo Montalban on a plane and met Jamie Farr getting off another plane.

[drink the koolaid]

Alan Colmes ate my pizza I ordered, and was delivered to a bar at 2am, after the Presidential debate in st Louis. After waiting and waiting, I called the pizza place, they said a tall skinny ugly guy with glasses claimed the pizza was his. There he was, Alan Colmes, in the bar and his fellow anchor, anchorettes, eating my pizza.
Yep, ate the crews food, and did not care. (there was retaliation, which will not be mentioned because of legal retribution from his short ugly legal show anaylst).
... oh , I thought this was "brushes with tall, skinny, ugly, obnoxious tv host, nevermind.

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[s'news]

I met Walter Payton. While talking, he noticed a loose thread coming from my suit and started picking at it.

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

I was sitting at a bar in Columbia SC, drinking beers and shots all night with this long-haired guy. End of night, he say's "you don't know who I am do you?" I said no, he laughed at picked up my 80 dollar tab. Bartender told me it was Sonny from Hootie and the Blowfish.

[sophie]

I currently work with two members of the band 10,000 Maniacs (one original member, the other joined more recently).

I also brushed butts with Kevin Bacon at a press conference. Remember that next time you play "six degrees of separation" smile.gif

[Pro]

I said this earlier, but Bill Clinton hung out in the newsroom at the station where I was working when he was running for President in 1991. Of course this WAS in Little Rock, he had just announced and was using our studio for some satellite interviews. He hung out in the newsroom and chatted with us in the "local media" until they were ready for him on the set.

[Ryder13]

Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.

[Lazlo Toth]

Do I get the concept right here? Is this I dealt with someone who is not famous but is connected to someone famous?

If so, I once had a long phone converstation with one of Dick Cheney's speech writers.

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?

[Meow Meow]

In 1995, I accidentally knocked Macauly Culkin down while snowboarding in Vermont. I didn't know it was Culkin until I crashed into him. His private instructor picked him up and whisked him away.

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Nope -- but I don't think I would kick him out of bed for eating crackers.

[Mr. Pratfall]

Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Good guess, but it's clearly Bob Vila.

[zeppelin42]

Originally posted by Fake Post:
I once partied with a guy who played substitute piano and keyboards for the Moody Blues at a concert.

Some of you oldies will remember that group.I love the Moody Blues, and as much as I defend your right to say such things, I resent being called an "oldie".
-z

[Pro]

Originally posted by zeppelin42:
I love the Moody Blues.Me too. smile.gif

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Mr. Pratfall:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Good guess, but it's clearly Bob Vila.</font>[/QUOTE]Stee-rike Two!

[Bandit '07]

It's Arsenio Hall!!! ;)

[Yeah, well...]

I can't believe somebody would not recognize 'Sonny' from Hootie and the Blowfish.

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Bandit06:
It's Arsenio Hall!!! ;) Stee-rike Three!

But since I'm having so much fun with this -- it's not out.

[Fake Post]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Mr. Pratfall:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Good guess, but it's clearly Bob Vila.</font>[/QUOTE]Stee-rike Two!</font>[/QUOTE]Ryder13 in my bed....HELLO

http://www.mugshots.net/larry_king/larry_king.jpg

or maybe

http://www.mortondowneyjr.com/images/Mort2.jpg

[ February 19, 2006, 12:43 PM: Message edited by: Fake Post ]

[Roy Hobbs]

Onward. I mailed a tape out the other night with a postal clerk who said he spotted Meg Ryan in the same post office.

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Fake Post:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Mr. Pratfall:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Good guess, but it's clearly Bob Vila.</font>[/QUOTE]Stee-rike Two!</font>[/QUOTE]Ryder13 in my bed....HELLO

http://www.mugshots.net/larry_king/larry_king
.jpg

or maybe

http://www.mortondowneyjr.com/images/Mort2.jpg</font>[/QUOTE]SO not!

[got the t-shirt]

I went to the same high school as Tom Brokaw. I was also in the same class as the news editor for New York City AP bureau.

[ February 19, 2006, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: got the t-shirt ]

[rootboyslim]

I got drunk with Mario Lopez at a Chargers-Raiders game in the Chargers players parking lot. He was a great guy who gave me all the scoop on the Saved by the Bell chicks. It was hilarious.

[CrazyW]

I grew up going to church with former Wyoming Governor Stan Hathaway, who gave Dick Cheney his start in politics.
Also met Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger at Dulles Airport.

[Lazlo Toth]

Well if we're doing famous people we've actually met ...

I met Muhammed Ali, Larry King, Wolf Blitzer and Jean Kirkpatrick all at the same Washington DC party. And now I suppose they go around telling people they met me. smile.gif

[past producin']

I still have a hairbrush left behind in a restroom by Debra Winger. I kept it, but I washed it!

[Roy Hobbs]

I once played Blackjack with Lee Trevino, John Brody and Charlie Jones.

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Nope -- but I don't think I would kick him out of bed for eating crackers.</font>[/QUOTE]I knew it - it is Phil Donahue!

[Brain Cramp]

The first man I ever really loved taught Bette Midler how to tap-dance.

[overthehill]

Met Les Nessman, the WKRP in Cincinnati newsman, in an elevator once...bandaid and all.

[DoctorDepends]

A man was sitting in our TV station lunchroom all by himself. I asked who he was and what was he doing there. He said he was Mike Foster and was a Senator. I said, "Senator from Where?" He told me what state senate district he was an explained he was running for governor. After talking to him for 10 minutes, I knew would win even though the state had never heard of him. I got an invitation to his inaugural ball as Governor of Louisiana. Bet with Katrina, the folks in Louisiana wishes there were no term limits.

[DoctorDepends]

Flew on a plane with Ike Turner.

[Brain Cramp]

Ryder,

I hope it isn't Michael Medved because I'll lose all respect for you right here, right now. Sorry, he creeps me out big time. If we're talking Game Show hosts, I'll venture these guesses:

Bert Convy, Wink Martindale, Chuck Woolery or Bob Eubanks? And if it has to be one of these guys I just hope it's not Bob Eubanks. graemlins/eusa_shifty.gif

[Jane Craig]

Once rode on a plane next to a woman whose sister-in-law used to be Billy Ray Cyrus's housekeeper...

Also literally ran into Frank DeFord -- he was shocked that I knew who he was as I apologized for rounding the corner and not looking.

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Mr. Pratfall:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?Good guess, but it's clearly Bob Vila.</font>Speaking of Bob Villa... About ten years ago I was on the phone with my friend Jim. In the middle of our conversation he said "I think Bob Villa is in my back yard."

I was like "are you high?" and he said "No, seriously. Bob Villa is in my backyard. Right now. No joke."

I went over to his house and sure enough, Bob Villa was standing in his yard. Villa was taping This Old House (or whatever it's called) at Jim's neighbor's house. There is no fence between the yards and Villa was walking back and forth with the AD discussing what they were going to do with the deck.

[Ryder13]

Strikes Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight and Nine.

And of the game show hosts -- Bert Convy was VERY easy on the eyes. I like Wink, but he's not my type -- the rest -- thank you, but no.

Michael Medved? Give me SOME credit and taste.

[rootboyslim]

Will you tell us in a PM?

[TVSweetie]

Bobcat Goldthwaite was on the morning show a couple years ago. What a weirdo.

[got the t-shirt]

Met Mike Ditka at O'Hare, Colin Powell walked right past me in DC, and said "excuse me" to Pat O'Brien when he was a speaker at my college.

(Edited to add that a girl one grade behind me was on the Tony Danza Show a few months ago.)

[ February 19, 2006, 04:34 PM: Message edited by: got the t-shirt ]

[Ferrycrossthemersey]

Ryder...bet I've got it...Tom Snyder?

[Ryder13]

Ha! No -- but I recall having a minor crush on him during his 'Tomorrow' days.

So Strike Ten.

Let me think about the PM possibility.

[Roy Hobbs]

I had a next door neighbor once who's second cousin was Harry Smith of The CBS Early Show.

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
Ha! No -- but I recall having a minor crush on him during his 'Tomorrow' days.

So Strike Ten.

Let me think about the PM possibility.Give us hints!

[newschick26]

In the small town where I grew up, the anchors I work with are considered "real" celebrities and when I go home people ask what so and so are really like, etc. etc..
I have to explain to Mom and Dad and all the other townies that they're just people, too and poop like the rest of us nobodies.
:D

[Kelvin Hemholtz]

I once got to blow right through the line and be V.I.P. seated at a crowded Hooters because I knew the p.r. guy for the race team.

[Roy Hobbs]

My last high school football game had the TV play by play done by Bryant Gumbel's brother.

[alliwantforchristmas]

I used to cook in a restaurant when I was in college. Jackie Gleason, who was doing a play in San Francisco, would make the drive up to our place. His chaffuer had a crush for one of the servers. He always ordered a half pound hamburger.

Gene Hackman stopped in once also.

[Chris Brown]

My grandfather's brother oldest son is married to Larry Bird's cousin. I met her when I was a kid and she seemed very nice.

[LunchPenalty]

Friday night I ran into, and played pool with Ray Bourque at the Thirsty Turtle in Jupiter Florida.

[formerphotog]

I was shooting a vosot to preview an exhibit at an art gallery in Tulsa. I was invited to attend the reception later that evening and decided to go.

Of course art is subjective, but I and a very nice lady started talking to each other, moving down the wall and was basically making fun of the splotches on the wall. I finally introduce myself, she extends her hand and say "Hi, I'm Helen. Nice to meet you too."

I say goodbye and move on to another group to chat with...

They were wondering what I was talking about with this lady, since I was with her for about half an hour..."Do you have any idea who she is?" One of them asked? I didn't... Turns out to be Helen Hunt. No idea.

[halfpiperocks]

I went out with a guy who used to get high on Special K with members of a boy band who were extremely popular in the 80s.

They had Boy Bands in the 80's, must have been...New Kids on the Block or...Don't tell me it was Menudo. (do they qualify as a boy band?)

[Roy Hobbs]

My ex-wife's mother's brother was in charge of security for a Barry Manilow concert in Ohio once.

[Big City]

Met Ozzy backstage at an Ozzfest a while back. What a freak.

[Clever Login Name]

Ryder: it's Pat Sajak, isn't it?

[Ryder13]

Strike Eleven.

Clue Number One -- his show was not a game show or a talk show (at least not in the way we traditionally think of a talk show.) It was not a sitcom either, but there WERE recurring characters.

[Jane Craig]

My parents were friends with Ara Parseghian's brother and his wife. (BTW, this is a fun thread!)

[adam &amp; doctor drew]

it's Jerry Springer

[TV Dad]

Martin Mull? :confused:

[Wise Old Producer]

My brother sat behind Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson during the World Series last year. They chatted about "From the Earth to the Moon".

[msanchorboy]

Originally posted by s'news:
I met Walter Payton. While talking, he noticed a loose thread coming from my suit and started picking at it.When I met Walter Payton, he put me in the sleeper hold, and tickled my friend.

[got the t-shirt]

Originally posted by dallasphotog:
I was shooting a vosot to preview an exhibit at an art gallery in Tulsa. I was invited to attend the reception later that evening and decided to go.

Of course art is subjective, but I and a very nice lady started talking to each other, moving down the wall and was basically making fun of the splotches on the wall. I finally introduce myself, she extends her hand and say "Hi, I'm Helen. Nice to meet you too."

I say goodbye and move on to another group to chat with...

They were wondering what I was talking about with this lady, since I was with her for about half an hour..."Do you have any idea who she is?" One of them asked? I didn't... Turns out to be Helen Hunt. No idea.Why, on God's green earth, was Helen Hunt in Tulsa?

[Lazlo Toth]

Picking up guys at art museums.

[TV Dad]

Originally posted by got the t-shirt:
Why, on God's green earth, was Helen Hunt in Tulsa?I'm guessing it has something to do with "Twister", although I like Lazlo Toth's answer better. :D

[Ryder13]

Strikes Twelve and Thirteen.

[Clever Login Name]

I sat in front of Roger Ebert at a film festival and he talked through almost the entire movie.

Seriously.

[DoneThatToo]

Ken Stabler - nice ring

Bill Clinton - while Governor

President Bush (W) - well, his Secret Service anyway (hey the title is 'Brushes with Greatness')

Bob and Elizabeth Dole - her, nice / him, kinda snotty.

[Wes Mantooth]

My dad was a reporter back in the 50's 60's 70's so I have had my share of brushes.
Earliest recollection was meeting the Beverly Hillbillies (except Jethro) while filming in Silver Dollar City (in Branson MO).

A handful of old country music stars: Kitty Wells, Slim Whitman(vaya con dios my darlin')ect.

During my time in the media I've been lucky to interview Lou Feriggno(sp), Mike Love (BeachBoys), Willie Aimes (haha) Jim Stafford (I don't like spiders and snakes when Johnny Carson died.) Tony Dow (Wally Cleaver). Andy Williams

Sports: Had a great talk w/ Ted Simmons and several other STL Cardinals, ect ect

But some of the coolest brushes w/ greatness were when I worked for a Sheraton Hotel.
Met Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) drinking tea 6am w/ knee-high red doc martens.
Then Bad Company needed a new phone in their room for a conference call to England. cool guys.
Then Dennis Miller came to the Sheraton and proved to be the biggest assh*le I've ever met.

[Roy Hobbs]

Al Piemonte of Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park, Illinois once cut in front of a me at buffet to get some chicken wings at a nightclub partially owned by Walter Payton.

[Jane Craig]

Wayne Brady? Ryder, you gotta consider the PM thing... you know who you can trust.

[Roy Hobbs]

I once cued up videotape for Robert Hager.

[Mom]

Ryder, the suspense is killing me but I think I may have figured it out. Not famous anymore, hosted a show in the 80's that wasn't a talk show or game show, good-looking, sure seemed gay to me ...
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Was it JOHN DAVIDSON????????????????

If not, PM me. I won't tell. ;)

[kmfdmatt]

I once hushed up David Lander (Squiggy) and some coworkers in the hallway. Didn't know it was he who was making all the noise. My coworkers were shocked but he just gave me a look of, "Thank you. Thank you! Thank you!!"

[toddcountylegend]

A couple of months ago my wife and I had a table next to Michael McDonald at a restaurant (I was staring at the HUGE chocolate cake they had for dessert far more than I was at him).

I also was the producer and co-host of a gardening show with a woman who is the chief gardener for the home of Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti.

I also worked in college with a much older guy who used to work with and ride around with David Letterman in his famous red pickup. This guy would tell stories that they'd finish off a 12-pack riding around the streets of Indy several nights a week.

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
Strike Eleven.

Clue Number One -- his show was not a game show or a talk show (at least not in the way we traditionally think of a talk show.) It was not a sitcom either, but there WERE recurring characters.Are we talking Saturday night live? Sesame Street?

Wait... was it Rosie O' Donnell?

[ February 20, 2006, 01:20 PM: Message edited by: Meow Meow ]

[s'news]

Originally posted by Roy Hail to the Chief Hobbs:
Al Piemonte of Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park, Illinois once cut in front of a me at buffet to get some chicken wings at a nightclub partially owned by Walter Payton.At least it wasn't the Long Chevrolet paperboy.

[stpeterdontyacallme]

Ryder must be older than we think... The only host of The Tomorrow Show that I know of is Tom Snyder.

So, Ryder?

[stpeterdontyacallme]

BTW, I once escorted Neil Bush to the men's room. I was in college, and he was speaking to a Poli. Sci. class of mine. I got there early. A bunch of obese, middle-aged women wearing (not kidding) red polyester pants, blue vests and boater hats, were walking him down the hall. One of the old ladies asked me if I knew where the men's room was. This triggered a sudden urge to pee. I said I was going there right now. She said good and I heard her tell Bush to follow me. He did. We got to the door and he cut me off.. "I think I can do this by myself."
I said, "I didn't come here to show you how it's done, you followed me. Now please excuse me before I pee on you."
Then I badgered him mercilessly during class for the S&L bailout.. This was 1989/90...

[Ryder13]

C'mon folks -- someone ALREADY GUESSED Tom Snyder.

I said I had a crush on him (Snyder) -- but I was more than a couple of years below the age of consent -- so no go.

John Davidson -- no, remember he hosted both a traditional talk show AND a game show (or am I the only one who remembers when HE hosted "The Hollywood Squares")

Rosie O'Donnell? -- you don't know me very well, do you.

Strike Thirteen.

Clue Number Two -- he was using he own life experiences, to try and help other people avoid the pain he felt when he was teased as a child, by sharing the answers HE found. (It
has nothing to do with religion.)

[ February 20, 2006, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: Ryder13 ]

[Babyboomer]

Oh, my God, it's Richard Simmons!

[Ryder13]

DINGDINGDINGDING!!!

No more calls, please -- we have a winner!

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ryder13:
DINGDINGDINGDING!!!

No more calls, please -- we have a winner!No way. NO WAY.

Did he cry afterwards?

[Babyboomer]

But...but...I always thought..I mean a lot of figured he was..well,you know..and not that there's anything wrong with that..but..has everyone been wrong or was he temporarily turned by your charms?

[Ryder13]

Actually, he was very different in private than his public persona.

I'm not going to go into details -- and it WAS about 25 years ago.

[Roy Hobbs]

Okay but AFTERWARD...did he pull out a DEAL A MEAL card and say "you're done for the day!"?

[Ferrycrossthemersey]

Ryder, you're a female? And you say it was Simmons? OUCH! That ever increasing nose of yours just poked me in the eye...

[Fake Post]

http://www.forumspile.com/Gay-Richard_Simmons.jpg

[NYC Street]

Flirted with Dolly Parton, somewhat outrageously, (and she flirted back!) and didn't know who it was until I'd walked out of the building and ran into some fans.

And yes, before someone has a heart attack, this was in the mid 80s.

[ February 20, 2006, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: NYC Street ]

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Ferrycrossthemersey:
Ryder, you're a female? And you say it was Simmons? OUCH! That ever increasing nose of yours just poked me in the eye...Are you new? Ryder is a lesbian, and he slept with Kimora Lee Simmons.

[ February 20, 2006, 05:06 PM: Message edited by: Meow Meow ]

[Morrissey]

My national television debut...

I was on the Conan O'Brien show for about five seconds in one of the show's skits. Conan was showing off his new satellite dish that got the "Fake Audience Laughing Channel."

Oh, and I singlehandedly ended a Morrissey concert back in '91, but that story is for another day...

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2004/05/07/morrissey.jpg

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Ferrycrossthemersey:
Ryder, you're a female? And you say it was Simmons? OUCH! That ever increasing nose of yours just poked me in the eye...OK, who wants to set the record -- you should forgive the expression -- straight.

[ February 20, 2006, 05:14 PM: Message edited by: Ryder13 ]

[BPOnTheAir]

My wife's cousin is Tatum O'Neal.

I was waiting for the tram in the Atlanta airport when this old man with Notre Dame luggage came running out and hit me head on. I was about to say something rude, but then he apologized. Then it hit me... Lou Holtz... "My apologies for being too close to the door, Mr. Holtz." :)

[Ryder13]

Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ferrycrossthemersey:
Ryder, you're a female? And you say it was Simmons? OUCH! That ever increasing nose of yours just poked me in the eye...Are you new? Ryder is a lesbian, and he slept with Kimora Lee Simmons.</font>[/QUOTE]Sorry, Meow -- I was so flabbergasted by Ferry's post, I missed your joke.

[Diplomat]

Originally posted by NYC Street:
Flirted with Dolly Parton, somewhat outrageously, (and she flirted back!) and didn't know who it was until I'd walked out of the building and ran into some fans.

And yes, before someone has a heart attack, this was in the mid 80s.Were those fans YOURS or hers? ;)

[Roy Hobbs]

I had an assignment editor in Norfolk that once met Charlton Heston.

[NYC Street]

Were those fans YOURS or hers? [Wink] Hers, to be sure. Stories of my fans from that era are only told after I've had several drinks. And, as is widely known, I can barely stand up after I've had my second...

And for those of you who PM'd me with "Oh, come on..." or words to that effect... she was wearing a coat that - while not entirely obscuring - certainly downplayed her most obvious assets. But her face... wow.

[Diplomat]

NYC, nice story.

I have this image of you as a hardboiled New York type and have to chuckle at the thought of Dolly Parton (or anyone else, for that matter) calling you "sugar" with a drawl. :D

[Roy Hobbs]

I once interviewed George Herbert Walker Bush's son Marvin at a Roanoke Republicans convention that featured Mrs. Dole standing in for Bob Dole.

[almostlive]

I offered Billy Joel a sandwich (he didn't want one).

Also, I chatted with Werner Klemperer (may he rest in peace) at a cocktail party. HOGAN!!!!

[Meow Meow]

I was hanging out at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Vegas and Vince Vaughn was at the bar drinking with some buddies. Girls were falling over to get near him and making total fools of themselves to get his attention. True to his nature, he was a real dick to all of them. He must have mistaken me for one of those hoochies because at point he just looked at me and barked "Why don't you get a me a drink!" to which I replied "Who are YOU?" and rolled my eyes. He lauged and said "You're all right."

A few minutes later he accidentally left his wallet on he bar, and my friend stole his drivers licsence and Blockbuster Card. We were laughing about it in the corner when he came over to us and screamed at her "who steals someone's ID? Are you a total pysyco?" She was drunk, so she almost started crying. I told him to leave her alone, and we gave him his ID back. Our night carried on.

A few minutes later one of Vince's friends (drummer from some band?)approached us and asked if we would like to come to an after party in Vince's hotel room. I considered it for a moment just for entertainment sake, but realized it would just be too slutty.

That was my brush with sluttiness, I mean greatness.

[rootboyslim]

I took a leak two urinals down from Dan Quayle at a UNC-USC football game in Columbia in 1988.

[Clyde]

While I've not had sex with anyone famous like Ryder, (in MY bedroom, however, my spouse is a STAR, baby!) I've met a few celebs and famous people.

Here's a few:

~Discussed the difference between porpioses and dolphins with Johnny Depp about 3 months ago. I still don't know and I don't know if I'll ever see Johnny again.

~Sat and played poker with a couple of guys, including Jude Law and Matt Damon. I got my ass kicked, got drunk, and no, I ain't kidding.

~A few years ago I was freelancing and took what some might say an "unsavory" assignment. While a lotta guys might be able to say they "did" her, not many can say Ginger Lynn sat on their lap and shared a cheeseburger. Again, I ain't kidding.

I've got a few more, but I don't want to come offlike a celebrity slut, either.

And for those who know: (or care)

Bono: 24
Clyde: 13

Peace, :D

Clyde

[fatmancunian]

When I was a steward at the Manchester Arena, the most impressive person I ever met was Ray Charles. A gentleman!

Met Van Morrison on the same night. As miserable as you'd expect!

[Darla]

I think I could've had sex with a country/pop singer. He was coming on pretty strong.

My husband wouldn't have liked it, though. So, I didn't ;)

[redwritinghood]

I've met a few band members in my day...

Everclear
Sugar Ray
Simple Plan
...and my all-time favorite: Hanson. Oh yeah, baby, that's greatness right there. :D

On a serious note, I really enjoyed meeting Jeff Daniels.

[Ryder13]

Trust me -- I'd much rather be with someone who was a star to me, than all the celebrities on the Walk of Fame.

[Mom]

I saw Walt Disney at Disneyland when I was a kid. He was my hero at the time.

I worked for Tom Brokaw, partied with Kix Brooks and Ronny Dunn, got a big bear hug from Garth Brooks, sat and interviewed Barak Obama when he first announced he was going to run for the senate, had dinner with "Ball Four" author, Jim Bouton, went to college with the guy who played Oprah's husband "Harpo" in "The Color Purple," tried to cheer up Wynonna after one of her first gigs without her mom and she thought everybody hated her (she also made a pass at me), did summer stock with Jarrod Emich who won a Tony on Broadway for "Damn Yankees" and then starred in the movie, "Andersonville," and finally, my morning co-host was the largest prize/cash winner ever on "Classic Concentration!"

As to the true intent of this thread, we had a foreign exchange student stay at our house who was from Austria when I was very young. She had lived near where they filmed "The Sound Of Music" and once saw Julie Andrews walking down the street from the back. I was thrilled!

[sportzchick]

I won't count my brushes with athletes as that was pretty much part of my job.

Here is a stretch... My sister works with a chiropractor who works on the mom of the drummer of The Fray. She came in to sit in a steam sauna in the same room where I was getting mircocurrent.

I've had brushes with many perfomers when I worked stage door at an ampitheatre.
Jimmy Buffet made fun of me while doing a sound check... Van Halen had to be told the door they were going in was to a closet and not the bathroom (they were plowed) and Michael Bolton literally ran into me.
I was backstage in the hospitality suite when Nelson was big and had all these trashy groupies waiting for them. They are really short.
Diana Ross is a major beeyotch... but i am sure that isn't a suprise to many.
It was working backstage at a concert where I saw John Elway wasted and smoking.

I partied with Hootie & The Blowfish (in SC) before they hit it big.

I was in the same bar recently with Jeremy Bloom and his Real World girlfriend.

My sister and her boyfriend swam in Joey Porter's pool this past summer.

Those are just a few that come to mind. smile.gif

[s'news]

I saw a concert by the BoDeans (http://www.bodeans.com/index.shtml) and, after the show, my friends and I made our way to an area where the band members were hanging out. On the way, an older lady asked if I was that guy on TV and I said yes and we chatted for a few minutes. Later, I met some of the band members and learned that one was from the Houston area, while the rest are from the midwest. Anyway, I talked a bit with that guy and we were about to leave and he stops me and says, "hey man, by the way, thanks for being so nice to my mom."

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Darla:
I think I could've had sex with a country/pop singer. He was coming on pretty strong.

My husband wouldn't have liked it, though. So, I didn't ;) Was it Toby Keith? I hung out with him last summer is his trailer after a concert and he was all about the ladies, if you know what I mean.

[Charlie Brown]

I smoked a cigarette with Ruthie from the Real World: Hawaii at a fraternity/sorority leadership conference in Chicago where she was a featured speaker. Also had the privilege of walking a seven hole celebrity golf outing with Brett Favre.

[Diplomat]

At the theater, I've talked to Jennifer O'Neill in the lobby and Senator Bill Frist in the concession line. Chatted with Peter Cetera in the supermarket checkout line. All were very friendly.

[Darla]

Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Darla:
I think I could've had sex with a country/pop singer. He was coming on pretty strong.

My husband wouldn't have liked it, though. So, I didn't ;) Was it Toby Keith? I hung out with him last summer is his trailer after a concert and he was all about the ladies, if you know what I mean.</font>[/QUOTE]Well, it was a Keith.

Keith Urban about 4-5 years ago when he was just starting to be somebody. He's got, BTW, a killer make-you-weak-in-the-knees smile. Still, I stayed strong - and upright ;)

[Roy Hobbs]

A buddy of mine from high school used to serve Don Rumsfeld ice cream st his favorite ice cream parlor in the Chicago suburbs.

[guesswhoiam]

Originally posted by Guest:
I was sitting at a bar in Columbia SC, drinking beers and shots all night with this long-haired guy. End of night, he say's "you don't know who I am do you?" I said no, he laughed at picked up my 80 dollar tab. Bartender told me it was Sonny from Hootie and the Blowfish.When my husband and I went to Tiger Stadium in Detroit, he and someone from the team's front office walked around a lower concourse right behind me. I couldn't figure out why he was at a baseball game until Hootie and the gang walked on the field to sing the national anthem.

graemlins/eusa_doh.gif

[The Thrill]

1999: Interviewed Frank Sinatra Jr. and Henry Mancini's daughter.

2001: Shared an elevator w/ Tim Allen in the old Pontiac Silverdome...whatta dump.

My reporter got kicked out of an elevator that same day at halftime...Madden was on his way to use it.

Have shot matches (outside my normal gig) of Raven, Road Dogg Jesse James, King Kong Bundy, and The Honky Tonk Man, among others. Honky will entertain you for HOURS with his dinner stories. graemlins/icon_pray.gif

Still have cellphone numbers for two current wrestlers on SmackDown!

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[TXHurricane]

I once went to John Ashcroft's house in Missouri. He was governor at the time and I was dating his aid. I hated the young man's politics and he had a hair lip, but going to places a young reporter doesn't get to see very often was a thrill.

Later I was a reporter in Arkansas when Clinton was governor. During a tour of some plant I tripped over my tripod and fell right into the would-be president's arms. I was kind of insulted there was no groping!

[ February 21, 2006, 04:45 PM: Message edited by: TXHurricane ]

[Wise Old Producer]

Trace Adkins was a guest on one of my shows before he hit it big. He has a very commanding presence-- must be at least 6'6", but is truly one of the most gracious men I've ever met. A true Southern gentleman.

Nicholas Sparks (the author) was also a guest. Very down-to-earth and personable.

I also had Glen Campbell on my show. Before "the" mug shot. He refused to take his sunglasses off until right before the interview started because the studio lights "hurt his eyes". I wasn't impressed.

[Roy Hobbs]

I met Colonel Harlan Sanders at a golf tournament once. He looked like he was on his last drumstick.

[Clever Login Name]

Originally posted by TXHurricane:
I hated the young man's politics and he had a hair lip What, exactly, was the attraction then?

[carolinachik]

Food Network Chef Bobby Flay was on my show one time. Told him my hubby and I were coming to New York in a few months and asked how far in advance we needed reservations. He said just call him when we got there, he'd make sure we had a table at "Mesa Grill". We called, he remembered us, had a table for us and comped our appetizers. We also sat right next to Peter Boyle-the dad from "Everybody Loves Raymond". Pretty cool night and GREAT food.

[s'news]

I once heard Steve Scott, live, on the radio. Another time, I heard him in the background on TV, as PA announcer of a Bulls-Rockets game.

[commercial hack]

Originally posted by BPOnTheAir:
My wife's cousin is Tatum O'Neal.
I dated a girl from Georgia who's cousin was Tatum O'Neal. Hmmmm. graemlins/eusa_shifty.gif

I've met (and talked to)
Terry Bradshaw
Martin Lawrence
Dee Wallace Stone
Matthew Lesko (shouldn't claim that one)
The Newsboys
Clyde Drexler
Dave Henderson (Baseball fans know who)
Jack Tatum
Dave Dravecky
Clint Black

I'm sure I've forgotten many more...

[ February 22, 2006, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: commercial hack ]

[sportzchick]

Oooh... I've got a good one.

My husband was dating a girl (prior to our marriage of course) who slept with Skippy from Family Ties. Lucky for me he didn't have sex with her again after she slept with Skippy. I was afraid to think I had slept with Skippy in some far off fashion. Ick.

[Roy Hobbs]

My brother was on vacation once and ran into Lindsay Wagner.

[Fake Post]

Originally posted by s'news:
I once heard Steve Scott, live, on the radio. Another time, I heard him in the background on TV, as PA announcer of a Bulls-Rockets game.I once saw an actual air check video sent by upandown to Adrienne of Medialine fame when she was faculty at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

I even saw the envelope that it was sent in. How many of you can say that?!?!?

[icarus112277]

Met Jasmine St Claire at an ECW PPV I was working

Had the two gold US gold medalist snowboarders in the studio today

[LunchPenalty]

I had a small beer with Ron Giordan last spring.

Had one with RevRee last summer.

It was a good year. smile.gif

[Charlie Brown]

My buddy got a picture with one of the guys from Laguna Beach at an auto show last week.

[FD2BLK]

I met Mike Farrell at a post Democratic Convention party back in '88. I was working in Atlanta and borrowed someone else's pass.

[luckybastard]

dog the bounty hunter is a good friend of my wife's ex-husband and my step-son.

[Jane Craig]

I once worked with a guy whose family were good friends with that PBS art guy with the perfectly spherical cotton-candy hair.

[s'news]

I grew up next door to a fellow who later worked on the Swamp Thing TV show.

[Randy Steinman]

Originally posted by s'news:
I once heard Steve Scott, live, on the radio. Another time, I heard him in the background on TV, as PA announcer of a Bulls-Rockets game.In conversation with Steve Scott the other day, I came to the sad realization that his voice makes my voice sound like a pre-pubescent smurf.

[got the t-shirt]

Originally posted by sportzchick:
Here is a stretch... My sister works with a chiropractor who works on the mom of the drummer of The Fray. She came in to sit in a steam sauna in the same room where I was getting mircocurrent.Speaking of a stretch: I used to babysit this kid who's friend is the son of Michael J. Fox's wife's OB/GYN, AND another friend of his is the son of an ex NY Ranger Hockey player (can't remember his name).

And I forgot that I met Frank Bielec from Trading Spaces, Chris Harrison (the host of The Bachelor), and Dave Dravecky. All very nice men.

[s'news]

Originally posted by Randy Steinman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by s'news:
I once heard Steve Scott, live, on the radio. Another time, I heard him in the background on TV, as PA announcer of a Bulls-Rockets game.In conversation with Steve Scott the other day, I came to the sad realization that his voice makes my voice sound like a pre-pubescent smurf.</font>[/QUOTE]But can he do an impression of Lyle Dean?

[Red Rover]

When I was in high school I regularly played street football with the younger brother of the drummer for the band Flaming Lips.

Jimmie Walker was on our noon show once.

[Jerry Mandering]

Originally posted by s'news:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />But can he do an impression of Lyle Dean?</font>[/QUOTE]"To your health...."

My photog and I almost ran over Bob Schieffer one day. Does that count?

[bride]

Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Meow Meow:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ryder13:
Well, I usually win with this one -- but it also has a tendency to shut down the converation -- so for the sake of decorum, I'll edit it.

Back in the mid 80's, I had sex with a very popular national syndicated television show host and author.

He's still around today, even had a short-lived new show a couple of years ago -- although his 15 minutes of fame have apparently passed. But you'd recognize his name instantly.Yeah, but who hasn't done it with Charles Perez?</font>[/QUOTE]Nope -- but I don't think I would kick him out of bed for eating crackers.</font>[/QUOTE]I knew it - it is Phil Donahue!</font>[/QUOTE]That's exactly what I was thinking. Phil Donahue.

[bride]

I've met plenty of famous people. But brushes with greatness?

I once delivered Garry Marshall's lunch. I also went out to dinner with him.

Richard Gere gave me a friendly slap on the back once.

[Roy Hobbs]

My mom has James Garner's old shower stool in her bathroom.

[s'news]

I saw the Pope on TV.

[got the t-shirt]

My mom recently told me she took care of Kevin Costner's grandmother at her nursing home.

[Jane Craig]

Last weekend I met Dr. Ruth (very sweet lady) and brushed sleeves with Kyan from "Queer Eye."

[Roy Hobbs]

I was going to a business meeting in Knoxville Tennessee once and saw Dr. Ruth sitting in first class. Little did I know that one day she would meet MediaLine's Jane Craig.

[s'news]

I used to know one of Mahalia Jackson's sisters.

[Seahawk]

My mother's second cousin, who is a published author and playright here in NC, knows Aunt May from the Spider-Man movies.

He invited her down for a play that he wrote and produced at some mountain playhouse - and my mom got to meet her. Got pictures and every thing - I thought that was cool.

Myself - I met a bunch of folks while interning for a network morning show 15-years ago - Tom Hanks, David Dinkins, Billy Dee Williams, Belinda Carlisle, Doggie Houser, Julia Child, Michael J. Fox and his wife, and others that I forget about. Chatted up Bob Dole during his 1996 presidential run, while he was waiting to appear on a public affairs show I was producing in S.C. All the old network news anchors - Tom, Dan, and Peter - in various places. Literally bumped into Howard Stern while crossing the street in NY a few months ago. Hung out with Hootie and the Blowfish in Columbia, SC before they got big.

all I can think of now.

[McCovey Cove Returns]

Had skateboarding star Andy MacDonald on our morning show. Also had former 49er Ricky Ellison on it. I also talked BBQ with former White House Commerce Secretary Don Evans! It was pretty fricking cool. The guy was hanging out in the newsroom waiting to do an interview with a reporter. He had all his Secret Service folks with him and started hamming it up with us. Here I am, some lowly overnight producer and someone mentioned my name and my excellent BBQ brisket. So we start talking BBQ, and people in the newsroom are staring at the two us going back in forth about how to do a good Texas BBQ. I'll go down in history in the newsroom for this saying, "It's all about the rub."

[commercial hack]

Originally posted by Fake Post:
I once saw an actual air check video sent by upandown to Adrienne of Medialine fame when she was faculty at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
I even saw the envelope that it was sent in. How many of you can say that?!?!?I used to work with Adrienne of Medialine fame. :cool:

[wxguy1973]

When I was ten at summer camp, the girl who played the young blond in the World According to Garp was my "girlfriend". Her name is Jillian something.

Also, in 8th grade I had a "date" with Debbie Gibsons sister (denise).

In my freshman or sophomore year in High school, my cousin had a party and Heather Graham was there.

When I waited tables in Albany NY, I waited on several of the NY Giants when they were in training camp at SUNY Albany

[ February 28, 2006, 01:37 PM: Message edited by: wxguy1973 ]

[printchick]

This guy who lived across from my parent's house went to high school with John Goodman and has remained friends with him. I know he has visited the house when I lived with my parent's but was never around for one, at least as far as I know. This friend and former neighbor is named Kevin O'Leary--when John Goodman plays the football coach in Revenge of the Nerds, there's this scene where he calls off the roster and the players run out onto the field. He apparently got to call off names of friends and people he knew, and one of the names he called off is "Kevin O'Leary"!

I met Janet Reno once while covering this police memorial event. She happened to be in town for a fundraiser and someone got her to appear at the police event. She WHISPERS when she talks--I was about a foot away from her and had to lean in to hear whatever she had to say.

A friend of mine once made out at a bar with Tom Green. She likes girls.

[oldandintheway]

I got to actually meet The Moody Blues. One of my all time favorite bands.

Some of my other favorites -- sat next to George Brett (he was drunk as a skunk) on press row at the Big 8 hoops tournament in the 80's. Harrassed George McGovern on a street corner (I was drunk) at the 1984 Democratic National Convention. Used to gab with Senator John McCain when he would come by the newsroom for interviews.
But my all time favorite -- one of the Grateful Dead's equipment manager's (Steve Parrish) came by my friend's hotel room with one of Jerry Garcia's guitar. That was a thrill.

[Roy Hobbs]

I went to high school with a guy whose dad played the old guy judge in the Kevin Costner movie The Untouchables on AMC tonight.

[Fargin Icehole]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass-out at 31 Flavors last night.

I guess it's pretty serious.

[TAFKA wacowx]

My good friend was best friends with Todd Holland...Hollywood director and producer best known for "Malcom in the Middle". My friend called him "movie boy" and me, "weather boy" :D

The only other brushes I had were at WBT radio in Charlotte during the 1999 RTNDA convention, I met CBS anchor John Roberts. And last summer, I shared a flight with Andrea Martin. Struck up a nice conversation with her in the Newark airport. I was star-struck since I am a HUGE fan of her work on SCTV. I kicked myself later for not talked about the Waco Civic Theatre because I was playing a role at that time that she had basically originated in Toronto (Cat in the Hat in Suessical the Musical). I only discovered that later. I didn't wnat to take up too much of her time. :(

[CasaNova]

John Travolta and I played tennis together when I was 12. He lived in my community before they kicked him out. His jet was cracking the runway.(it was a private community).

Tom Cruise(during the filming of Days of Thunder) stayed in a house that a few friends wound up moving in to a few years later.

Dated a girl in HS whose dad worked out with Mark Martin(NASCAR Driver). I actually got to eat dinner with him.

Met Aaron Krickstein the year he and Jimmy Connors had their epic battle at the US Open

My landscaper rented his house out to the Earnhardt Family during the Daytona 500 and Pepsi 400.

I think that's it...

[s'news]

I once used a lip mike that had also been used by Tom Fenton.

[Darla]

Originally posted by BlownAway:
John Travolta and I played tennis together when I was 12. I pitched a script idea to his sister, Ellen - very nice lady. She wants to see it when I'm done writing it. That was a year ago. Think it's too late? graemlins/eusa_shifty.gif

[Roy Hobbs]

I once took a dump in the middle stall of the CBS News Washington bureau...not to brag, ladies, but as a result you'll never come close to my brush with Eric Severaid, Bob Schieffer, Roger Mudd, Phil Jones, George Herman...unless those guys were selective about their stalls.

Now Christopher Glenn--strictly a left stall guy I bet.
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"They say I must go, so GO I must!!!"
-Bert Quinn, CBS News, being dragged off by Czech Police during standup