When ‘Fox 5 News at 10′ turns 40, I have to ask Ernie Anastos if he likes ‘Anchorman’
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Turns out he does. I did not ask the real-life news anchor, however, for the translation of “San Diego.” Ron Burgundy got into enough trouble when he tried.
For Remote Access and two regional March 22 editions of LoHud’s Express newspaper, I had telephone interviews this afternoon with Anastos, “Fox 5 News at 10” meteorologist Nick Gregory; and station vice president/general manager Lew Leone. The broadcast is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. Here’s a quick preview of the lighter fare that will be appearing on Remote Access:
• Leone joked that he would reveal where Anastos gets his nails done if it meant expanded coverage.
• Anastos likes “Anchorman” and Gregory loves “The Simpsons.”
• When I announced what time it was, all of them knew where their children were. And it wasn’t even 10 p.m., yet.
• If Anastos wins four more Emmys, he agreed to play chess against me with the 32 he would have at that point.
Update: I misread Anastos’ bio initialy. He has 12 Emmys and 28 nominations. We’re still on for the chess showdown when he collects 32, however. Also, I’ve completely forgotten how to play chess.
Although more formal articles will appear in select editions of the Express, responses to some of my goofier questions will run on Remote Access this Wednesday for Leone; this Thursday for Anastos; and this Friday for Gregory. Stay tuned!
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