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                        THURSDAY, FEBUARY 3, 2022
                                 LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Driver Reaches For Bottle Of Water And Crashes Into A House
AUDIO: Doorbell Camera NATS
LENGTH: 00:00:05
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: A woman slammed into a house with her car because she was fishing around for a bottle of
water. The car crashed into the deck of a home in Green Creek Township, Ohio. The Highway Patrol
said the driver was distracted and lost control of the car when she "took off her safety belt to reach
into the back seat area for a bottle of water." Cops say no one was seriously injured.
OUTCUE: bottle of water

Middle Schoolers Rescue Dogs From Neighbor’s Burning House
AUDIO: NATS from doorbell camera
LENGTH: 00:00:13
OUTCUE: got the dogs
AUDIO: Athena DiBenedetto, John Salisbury (IE Interview)
LENGTH: 00:00:04
OUTCUE: super Mario
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: Doorbell cameras are catching incredible acts of heroism on video for the world to see. This
time, it's Mario Comella and Anthony Lombardi, two middle schoolers in Rhode Island who realized
that their neighbors house was on fire. When they called, their neighbors weren't home, but they told
them how to get in the house to let their dogs out. Two of the dogs ran out of the house, while Mario
(even though he says he knows it was dangerous) ran in the house to let another dog out of the
cage. Their neighbors now call him "Super Mario."

FCC Is Making Internet Services Less Sneaky
AUDIO: Ian Sherr ("sure"), CNET Editor-in-Chief
LENGTH: 00:00:32
LEAD: Confused about what you are signing up for when you get an internet provider? CNET's Ian
Sherr reports the Federal Communications Commission proposed rules that would require internet
service providers to display cost and service information for consumers in easy-to-understand labels.
The FCC had a voluntary label program for internet providers that started in 2016. But the current
FCC proposal would make it mandatory.

OUTCUE: internet providers

Facebook Is Trying To Make Metaverse Trendy
AUDIO: Sherr ("sure"), Ian -- CNET Editor-in-Chief
LENGTH: 00:00:39
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: CNET's Ian Sherr tells us about the "metaverse" that is very trendy in the world of high tech.
The avatar changes are coming to the US, Mexico and Canada to start, but are expected to expand
to other regions next.
OUTCUE: of yourself

Polar Bear Loves Snow Days At The Zoo
NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: Hudson the polar bear seemed to enjoy the snow as he rolled around in it at the Brookfield
Zoo in Illinois. If only we all liked winter this much.

                                        MOVIES AND TV

Simon Cowell Hospitalized After ANOTHER E-Bike Accident
AUDIO: Simon Cowell (ET Interview, Archive)
LENGTH: 00:00:19
SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo
LEAD: Simon Cowell was rushed to the hospital after an e-bike crash… again. For the second time,
the “America’s Got Talent” judge has been severely injured by the bike. The first was back in August
2020 in Malibu. His back broke. He needed a six-hour spinal surgery and several metal rods and
pins put in. Now the 62-year-old has a broken arm and is sporting a bright yellow cast. He told Us
Magazine he will “Definitely wear a helmet next time.” Yeah, good idea, Simon!
OUTCUE: very lucky

Judges Walk Off Set Of “The Masked Singer” After Rudy Giuliani Reveal
AUDIO: NATS from preview
LENGTH: 00:00:20
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: Relax, there's no spoilers here, other than that Rudy Giuliani is one of the celebrities on the
new season of "The Masked Singer." They're currently taping season 7 with the theme of "The
Good, The Bad and The Cuddly," which premieres on March 9th. Apparently, when Giuliani was
unmasked, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke walked off the set of the show in protest. Eventually, they
both came back to the judges' table. No word on whether they'll show the walk-off on TV when the
season premieres next month.
OUTCUE: March 9th

‘Jackass’ Stars Sued For $12 Million Over Jet Ski Accident
AUDIO: Michael Vicens-Segura
LENGTH: 00:00:16
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: The new "Jackass" movie comes out this weekend and two of the stars are already in a legal
battle. Michael Vicens-Segura is suing Chris Pontius and Steve-O for more than $12 million after a

jet ski stunt in 2018 went wrong. He's a former air traffic controller and says that the stars asked him
to use his jet ski for a tug-of-war stunt. When one of the bungee cords snapped and hit him in the
head, he ended up with a fractured skull, a brain bleed and was placed in a coma. He says he's lost
the ability work and tried to settle the case out of court.
OUTCUE: at this point

Ricky Gervais Is Hoping To Get Canceled With New Stand Up Comedy Special
AUDIO: Ricky Gervais
LENGTH: 00:00:19
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: If you know anything about Ricky Gervais, this shouldn't surprise you...or maybe it does. The
comedian has a new stand-up special called "Armageddon" coming out, and he's actually hoping
that cancel culture comes after him for it. In an interview with a British news outlet, he says that he's
treating it like his last stand-up special ever and that he's hoping to get canceled. The special will
take aim at how we, as humans, are destroying ourselves. And if you know Ricky, he's not shy about
controversial material.
OUTCUE: there's no sequel

Four Men Arrested In Connection With The Wire Star Michael K. Williams Death
AUDIO: US Attorney Damian Williams
LENGTH: 00:00:08
SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo
LEAD: Four people have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of actor Michael K.
Williams at his Brooklyn home last year. Three men were arrested in New York, one in Puerto Rico.
“The Wire” star died in September at the age of 54. US Attorney Damian Williams says the men
were involved in the distribution of fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the actor’s death.
OUTCUE: senseless death

Nick Cannon Talks About His ‘Celibacy Journey’ While Expecting 8th Child
AUDIO: Nick Cannon
LENGTH: 00:00:13
OUTCUE: being celibate
AUDIO: Nick Cannon
LENGTH: 00:00:08
OUTCUE: to new year
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT THE NICK CANNON SHOW***
Nick Cannon opened up on his talk show about what prompted him to start a "celibacy journey" last
year. After learning that model Bre Tiesi was pregnant with his eighth child, he says that he felt as
though he was "out of control," and his therapist suggested that he try to be celibate for a while.
However, he didn't announce the pregnancy until this week, so he felt compelled to explain how long
his "journey" lasted. He clarified that Bre is 20-weeks along, and that he "almost" made it to the new
year.

                                               MUSIC
Megan Thee Stallion Wants To Collab With Adele
AUDIO: Megan Thee Stallion (ET Interview)

LENGTH: 00:00:09
SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo
LEAD: Hello, Adele? Megan Thee Stallion is waiting for your call. Adele’s music has become a viral
sensation thanks in part to Megan Thee Stallion-inspired moves. Late last year, a mashup of Adele's
2016 track, "Water Under the Bridge," and the choreography for "Body" unexpectedly took TikTok by
storm. Now, the 26-year-old rapper wants to hear from her fellow hot girl.
OUTCUE: a hot girl too

“MJ: The Musical” Opens On Broadway To Mixed Reviews
AUDIO: NATS from show
LENGTH: 00:00:05
OUTCUE: music fades
AUDIO: Chris Jones - Movie Critic (IE Interview)
LENGTH: 00:00:12
OUTCUE: musical to be
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: Fans of the King of Pop are thrilled about "MJ: The Musical" opening on Broadway. The show
follows Michael Jackson as he rehearses for his 1992 "Dangerous" world tour and was produced
with cooperation from Michael's estate. However, it doesn't address the molestation allegations that
followed the singer until his death in 2009, and some critics aren't happy about it. But one thing all of
the critics can agree on is the amazing performance of Myles Frost as MJ, which some call the
"reincarnation" of Jackson.

Luke Bryan Brings Wife Caroline On Stage To Sing With Him
AUDIO: Luke Bryan, Caroline Bryan
LENGTH: 00:00:20
SOCIAL MEDIA: Video
LEAD: Luke Bryan had a blast at his multi-day "Crash My Playa" shows in Cancun. The country star
was in the middle of singing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" on the second night of his Mexican
concert vacation when his wife, appropriately named Caroline, got a piggy-back ride onto the stage
to sing with him. She looked uncomfortable with the attention, but can we talk about their golden
tans for a minute? Jealous! The crowd loved the married couple's joint appearance, obviously. How
could you not?
OUTCUE: music fades

“The Beatles: Get Back” Rooftop Concert Released In IMAX And Theaters
AUDIO: "The Beatles: Get Back" Trailer Clip
LENGTH: 00:00:21
SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo
LEAD: “The Beatles: Get Back” is coming to IMAX. The documentary first premiered on Disney+.
Now, the three-part docuseries, directed by “Lord of the Rings” Peter Jackson, has a new chapter.
“The Beatles: Get Back -- Rooftop Concert,” gives fans never-before-seen footage and previously
unheard audio of the iconic band. The 60-minute truncated documentary, which focuses on the
band's final performance, is currently in IMAX. It will hit theaters February 11th through the 13th. You
can get tickets on Fandango.
OUTCUE: do a show

LATE NIGHT
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
AUDIO: Trevor Noah (WARNING: "Hell" is used.)
LENGTH: 00:00:25
LEAD: “The View” co-star Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended by ABC for two weeks after saying
the Holocaust wasn’t about race because it was “between two white groups.” On “The Daily Show”
Trevor Noah took a side.
OUTCUE: data

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
AUDIO: Trevor Noah
LENGTH: 00:00:32
LEAD: “The View” co-star Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended by ABC for two weeks after saying
the Holocaust wasn’t about race because it was “between two white groups.” On “The Daily Show”
Trevor Noah said they should have educated her about the historic events on the air. The Holocaust
killed 6 million Jews.
OUTCUE: space lasers

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Tim McGraw
LENGTH: 00:00:30
LEAD: On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Tim McGraw covered “Tiny Dancer.” Now we want
it on every streaming service.
OUTCUE: (music fades)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Tim McGraw
LENGTH: 00:00:29
LEAD: On “The Late Show” Tim McGraw explained how he convinced Tom Hanks to do a Cameo
with him.
OUTCUE: couldn't be nicer

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert
LENGTH: 00:00:20
LEAD: Look like we’re about to have 6 more weeks of winter. Thanks, groundhog. Stephen Colbert
says we shouldn’t listen to the animal.
OUTCUE: election (laughter fades)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert
LENGTH: 00:00:14
LEAD: Domino’s is paying their customers to pick up their own pizza.
OUTCUE: harder to get it

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Martha Stewart
LENGTH: 00:00:31
LEAD: On “The Late Show” Martha Stewart revealed how she snagged “martha.com.” It’s her new
website, check it out.
OUTCUE:

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Martha Stewart
LENGTH: 00:00:13
LEAD: Things got hot between Stephen Colbert and Martha Stewart last night. They got a little frisky
while making a raspberry heart cake for Valentine’s Day. You can check out the recipe on
Martha.com.
OUTCUE: (laughter)

The Late Late Show With James Corden
AUDIO: James Corden
LENGTH: 00:00:25
LEAD: British native, James Corden, is confused about Groundhog Day. He processed it during
“The Late Late Show.”
OUTCUE: that'll do it

The Late Late Show With James Corden
AUDIO: James Corden
LENGTH: 00:00:24
LEAD: Sweden has a new plan to combat littering. It involved birds. Here’s James Corden.
OUTCUE: lets do that

                                     TODAY IN HISTORY

Today In History 1cut
AUDIO: Valens, Richie
LENGTH: 00:00:12
LEAD: Deals with February 3, 1959 --
63 years ago. Rock 'n' roll stars Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and Buddy Holly were killed, along
with pilot Roger Peterson, when their plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa. Here's "Donna" by
Richie Valens.
OUTCUE: (music ends)

Today In History 2cut
AUDIO: Big Bopper
LENGTH: 00:00:11
LEAD: Deals with February 3, 1959 --
63 years ago. Rock 'n' roll stars Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and Buddy Holly were killed, along
with pilot Roger Peterson, when their plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa. Here's "Chantilly Lace",
by the Big Bopper.
OUTCUE: (ends cold)

Today In History 3cut
AUDIO: Holly, Buddy
LENGTH: 00:00:06
LEAD: Deals with February 3, 1959 --

63 years ago. Rock 'n' roll stars Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and Buddy Holly were killed, along
with pilot Roger Peterson, when their plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa. Here's "Peggy Sue Got
Married" by Buddy Holly.
OUTCUE: (ends cold)

Today In History 4cut
AUDIO: McLean, Don
LENGTH: 00:00:12
LEAD: Deals with February 3, 1959 --
63 years ago. Rock 'n' roll stars Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and Buddy Holly were killed, along
with pilot Roger Peterson, when their plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is this day, and this
plane crash, that Don McLean (Mc-LANE') sang about it on the classic hit "American Pie."
OUTCUE: the music died (piano fades)

Today In History 5cut
AUDIO: Danner, Blythe
LENGTH: 00:00:04
LEAD: ***A birthday cut.***
Actress Blythe Danner was born February 3, 1943 -- 79 years ago. She played Robert De Niro's wife
in "Meet the Fockers" and is the mother of Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow.
OUTCUE: such a jerk

Today In History 6cut
AUDIO: Lane, Nathan
LENGTH: 00:00:09
LEAD: ***A birthday cut.***
Actor Nathan Lane was born February 3, 1956 -- 66 years ago. His starring roles have included Max
Bialystock in "The Producers."
OUTCUE: it's a masterpiece

Today In History 7cut
AUDIO: Tierney, Maura
LENGTH: 00:00:05
LEAD: ***A birthday cut.***
Actress Maura Tierney was born February 3, 1965 -- 57 years ago. Her famous roles include Abby
on E-R.
OUTCUE: back in med school

Today In History 8cut
AUDIO: Kingston, Sean
LENGTH: 00:00:15
LEAD: ***A birthday cut.***
Singer and rapper Sean Kingston was born February 3, 1990 -- 32 years ago. This is his breakout
single "Beautiful Girls."
OUTCUE: (music fades)

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