Today Was Like I Love Lucy

Remember the "I Love Lucy" show that was so popular back in the 1950's?  Sure you do! 

If you don't remember it "first hand" then I'm POSITIVE you've seen the re-runs! 

Anyway, we all know how Lucy wants to break into "show biz" and will do ANYTHING to make that happen, right?

Well, it so happens that that's the story of MY life, as well. (that that's?..is that the King's English?)

From being in school musicals, to church pageants, or joining rock bands, going to Nashville, or even writing books, I've wanted to be part of the entertainment world!

SHOWBIZ!!!

Today I found the perfect opportunity to worm my way on to Peoria's famous radio show...THE GREG AND DAN SHOW...and be a part of what, gang?

SHOWBIZ!!!

That's the ticket!!

So here is the scenario, with a bit of irony, unexpected circumstances, dumb luck, and deft manipulation thrown in. 

Donna had won tickets for the Kenny G. concert  and sent me to pick them up.

Guess where? 

You got it! On the 12th floor of the building where Greg and Dan do their fabulous show from the...guess where? You got it again! The 12th floor! (I forgot the name of the building, but it's in downtown Peoria) No matter.

Now here is the  Twilight Zone part. Cue Twilight Zone music, please.

On my way to the Gary Uftring Studio, where the Greg and Dan Show is broadcast to tens of thousands of rabid listeners, they announce that Charley Steiner, the world famous broadcaster, is stuck in traffic and probably wouldn't make it to the studio on time for his interview! 

Charles Harris Steiner (born July 17, 1949) is an American sportscaster and broadcast journalist. He is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for the Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, paired with Rick Monday.

Here was MY big chance! I WAS going to get to the station on time, announce that I would fill in for old Charley, and Greg and Dan would be thrilled to death that their olde friend "Danny Boy" was here to save the day!!

I am far from being a sports expert, but I could "wing it" like I always do when they have me on...and it really doesn't matter, because GREG AND DAN "wing it" every day themselves!

As I parked the car at the parking meter...guess what happened? 

No! You're wrong this time! I actually had change for the meter! Another strange oddity! 

When I entered the lobby of the unnamed building, one elevator car was broke down and I started to wonder if ANY of the cars were working. As I heard another elevator car come down, it was squeaking like a banshee in a bear trap and I prayed I'd make it to the 12th floor before the show was over! 

Guess what? (Long pause)..........................................

I made it to the top! Excelsior!! To steal a phrase from The Geek Show and Stan Lee.

At this moment in time I am REALLY psyched! 

EVERYTHING has come together perfectly for me to appear on my favorite radio show, and be in SHOWBIZ  once again!!

At that precise moment I see the talented and lovely, Dan Diorio, walk out from the secret studio area for coffee, I believe, and I cry out, "Dan, do you guys need me to fill in for Charley Steiner?" (I was certain they did, because just a few seconds ago, Greg mentioned he was STILL snarled in traffic!)

With all of my lifelong hopes and dreams on the line, I heard Dan say, "No, it's okay, we've got Charley on the phone."

Hey...folks...I'm okay..sniff...that's showbiz for ya...sniff...no tears for me, you betcha...

      I'm really fine! No need to cry about it.