tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post4925733108579871005..comments2024-02-15T02:30:28.535-05:00Comments on Fourth Grade Nothing: The Geraldo Rivera Internship at CBSAllyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06076912971009055017noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-90054442637434193352010-06-28T23:54:30.396-04:002010-06-28T23:54:30.396-04:00Fascinating! I never watched Geraldo as a kid but ...Fascinating! I never watched Geraldo as a kid but I did watch Ricki Lake from time to time. That stinks about the lack of giving the interns any stipends, an unfortunate practice that still continues with so many internships.Heather Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559509881772694672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-43281108013604011812010-06-28T22:55:32.724-04:002010-06-28T22:55:32.724-04:00I love that clip of the Club Kids on Geraldo!I love that clip of the Club Kids on Geraldo!Sadakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164802394129505587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-32497243854676927502010-06-28T22:52:42.101-04:002010-06-28T22:52:42.101-04:00At one time I really liked Geraldo. He was a youn...At one time I really liked Geraldo. He was a young reporter for WABC and some guys were holding hostages in a sporting goods store in NYC. It was a botched robbery. There was a standoff between the bad guys and the police, but the hostages managed to escape. Without hostages the bad guys surrendered and Geraldo called them punks. I thought that was great. Then Geraldo moved on and his ego seemed to grow. He grew older and more obnoxious. Now if I see him I turn the channel.<br /><br />So what was he like to employees and interns? Nice or obnoxious?Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-23337568511720543372010-06-28T20:36:26.161-04:002010-06-28T20:36:26.161-04:00I remember that Club Kids episode! You have such i...I remember that Club Kids episode! You have such interesting stories to tell. I just love your blog!Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-22600604821070573802010-06-28T17:32:59.370-04:002010-06-28T17:32:59.370-04:00I could never get into watching those type of talk...I could never get into watching those type of talk shows. We did used to watch Regis and Kathie Lee in the 80s. You've done alot of interesting things in your life. I'm just a little jealous. I haven't accomplished much of anything.LaraAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460415207474314306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-48518728206806617002010-06-28T17:11:16.672-04:002010-06-28T17:11:16.672-04:00You definitely have too much of a heart for that b...You definitely have too much of a heart for that business, Ally. I think there is something very special waiting out there, just a perfect fit for your sweet, engaging personality. <br /><br />I love your stories of those days. And what WAS Geraldo like?Joann Mannixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163491824085428085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-77600430072391392702010-06-28T16:23:47.896-04:002010-06-28T16:23:47.896-04:00For some reason that I can't exactly remember ...For some reason that I can't exactly remember my mother in law calls Geraldo my boyfriend. She is constantly sending me things in the mail "from" him... very strange. <br />Geraldo's sister was my husband's principal for a while. Geraldo actually came to visit for lunch one day and landed his helicopter on their field. Caused a huge issue and the woman lost her job lol<br /><br />Also, I passed an award on to you today. Come by to pick it up. <br /><br />fromlazytolady.blogspot.comLady Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936778284608201040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-36186710257057295632010-06-28T16:05:46.770-04:002010-06-28T16:05:46.770-04:00A friend from high school interned at Rickey Lake ...A friend from high school interned at Rickey Lake and wound up as an associate producer there. His name was Walter.pika23https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818184628417705596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-5431972979398516332010-06-28T16:04:05.565-04:002010-06-28T16:04:05.565-04:00Geraldo always freaked me out a bit. Too intense,...Geraldo always freaked me out a bit. Too intense, could have been because I was younger. Now I just don't know what to think of him lol.Babes Mamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358199545037517298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-79079531430904928452010-06-28T15:15:37.642-04:002010-06-28T15:15:37.642-04:00Ally~ I believe you and I were cut from the same c...Ally~ I believe you and I were cut from the same cloth so to speak. I graduated with a degree in Journalism and Corporate Communication. I interned at CBS as well although it was in Texas not New York. I tend to wear my heart on my sleeves and realized I could not cut it as a reporter. I mean everyday I was seeing or hearing about car crashes, fires, babies dying, murders,etc. I hated it and even if I got hired on, I wasn't going to get paid very much at all. You know that job doesn't pay shit. So, I decided to focus on my writing abilities and now I write books for tween/teen girls. We have a lot in common my friend! Come on over and enter to win my giveaway! :)Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284087707401931397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-26842228288063922502010-06-28T14:12:39.435-04:002010-06-28T14:12:39.435-04:00I'm totally hooked into your blog now. I can s...I'm totally hooked into your blog now. I can see posts on MetalEdge letters alone sucking me in. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by mine as well!Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-73643282925038784302010-06-28T14:04:38.886-04:002010-06-28T14:04:38.886-04:00So interesting! What an experience. I am thinkin...So interesting! What an experience. I am thinking YOUR story would make a good novel, honey!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-47527486718121993772010-06-28T13:24:29.685-04:002010-06-28T13:24:29.685-04:00I cannot think of something I would rather do for ...I cannot think of something I would rather do for a job than read Geraldo letters! <br /><br />Okay, reading Jerry Springer letters. I would rather do that.80sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885870756242342659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-69519817389789496812010-06-28T13:13:11.222-04:002010-06-28T13:13:11.222-04:00Dude! You are SO famous!
Also, did you ever wanna ...Dude! You are SO famous!<br />Also, did you ever wanna punch Geraldo? I do!Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-3076029672660425162010-06-28T11:47:10.704-04:002010-06-28T11:47:10.704-04:00Wow - you've lead some life there Ally!
Hmm......Wow - you've lead some life there Ally!<br />Hmm... what have I done with my life? ;)MoonDoggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375047852895428226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-75584642132482362002010-06-28T11:47:04.238-04:002010-06-28T11:47:04.238-04:00Sorting out the letters sounds like an interesting...Sorting out the letters sounds like an interesting job. I imagine aside from the sad ones you must have read several that cracked you up.TS Hendrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965357024150434808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-29718846179023729592010-06-28T11:38:57.253-04:002010-06-28T11:38:57.253-04:00I've always said, talking heads read what they...I've always said, talking heads read what they say..their actual intelligence is an unknown!buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-5298165120207499842010-06-28T10:22:00.092-04:002010-06-28T10:22:00.092-04:00Because of all the things you'd do for her is ...Because of all the things you'd do for her is exactly why you aren't a good fit for that type of career. You have too much soul and integrity. :)lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817782572805337451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-3199267740722128692010-06-28T09:32:20.686-04:002010-06-28T09:32:20.686-04:00Oh Geraldo. I remember staying up so late to watch...Oh Geraldo. I remember staying up so late to watch him open Al Capone's vault...Al Capone's EMPTY vault.sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407880075964040578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-58782830727248457002010-06-28T08:38:18.495-04:002010-06-28T08:38:18.495-04:00Jeez Ally, every time you get down on yourself you...Jeez Ally, every time you get down on yourself you should look back at all you've accomplished. Obviously the past has proven you do have the talent to succeed in life as well as in writing. And I bet the comments will agree. BTW...is that Geraldo's real nose?Copyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339752422561039109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-22547313675348336662010-06-28T08:25:25.349-04:002010-06-28T08:25:25.349-04:00wow, you certainly have had an exciting and intere...wow, you certainly have had an exciting and interesting life for your young years.<br />I wonder how many OTHER celebrities you have made cry besides the Britster?Joe Caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-54335247404912535332010-06-28T05:24:02.774-04:002010-06-28T05:24:02.774-04:00I always wondered what it would be like working on...I always wondered what it would be like working on one of these shows. Thanks for answering the question as to what happens to all the viewers' letters. At least they are read by someone first before they are thrown away.mamahasspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049292242708654609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-9098897284076584912010-06-28T03:36:21.126-04:002010-06-28T03:36:21.126-04:00I realized that day I was too emotional to pursue ...<i>I realized that day I was too emotional to pursue a true journalism or television. Maybe this would have been an asset, we've all seen Barbara Walters and Oprah cry. That would definitely be me had I been given the chance to host my own talk show. Oh, and that mother from DC? She would be the first guest I'd book. I'd put her up in only the finest of hotels, have dinner with her and offer to set up a scholarship in her son's name.</i><br /><br />The problem I've found is that stories like these are the rarities, and when you start digging, a lot of them unfortunately crumble. That's why it is hard for me to take the Dr. Phils and Oprahs and Tyras of the world seriously. In my experience, people tend to clean up their story a bit when re-telling it; regardless of the magnitude of a mistake, few want to admit they've made one.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962663674229618682.post-31418717518497386192010-06-28T01:10:06.249-04:002010-06-28T01:10:06.249-04:00How does one keep one's head from not explodin...How does one keep one's head from not exploding working for 'Tiger Beat, Geraldo, AND Metal Edge. It's amazing how totally interesting people are when you get to know them a little better. That is why I love the bloggers on my blog roll. There is always SOMETHING to make me laugh out loud.Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.com