Million Dollar Man!

Todd Herzog from Survivor China won the million dollars on this season of the reality show and shared some behind the scenes stories with us, plus his future plans now that he is rich rich rich!

Chuck Wicks!

Chuck Wicks was our guest this morning talking about his debut hit "Stealing Cinderella". As good looking as he is in this picture - he is even better looking in person - really. I, of course, am not referring to Bill in this instance.

Fatman Fridays!

The Fatman Ernie Brown joins us every Friday at 8:10 for the Weekend Wrap! Got a ride that needs a plug or want to find out details on another? Contact Ernie at http://fatmansite.com

Comedian/actor Joe Starr

We had a very funny visit with Joe Starr this morning who shared a story about a hitman in his audience who was unhappy with his performance! What would you have done? Check out one of his very funny shows this weekend at The Funnybone at Newport On The Levee! Need tickets? http://www.funnyboneonthelevee.com

Unique Christmas gift idea for the Country fan in your life!

This is a close up picture of the Wooden Paper doll decorated by the members of Rascal Flatts with the lyrics of their hit song "My Wish"! Up for auction on Ebay right now.


This morning we talked to Bryan Frashure about a charity he and his wife Tracie started to benefit The Children's Hospital in Nashville called Project Paper Doll.
Celebrities - mostly country singers - decorated wooden paper dolls and autographed them for auction on Ebay. Check out the link.


http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=wooden+paper+dolls

Trace Adkins - he sings - but does he dance?!?

He says he and his wife don't "John Travolta" on the dance floor so 'Dancing with the Stars' is not on his agenda but starting January 3rd watch for him compete on Celebrity Apprentice on NBC.

I was going to jump on the trampoline today, but thought better of it!

Randy Owen was our special guest this morning!

Randy Owen, part of the legendary group Alabama, just came through Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky - stopped in at Cracker Barrel- - where the latest CD "The Last Stand" is being sold just in time for Christmas!

Katherine Nero (Channel 9) says " I am NOT a groupie!"

Hmmn.

William Tell Overture

Comedian Anita Renfro and her hysterical rendition of the William Tell Overture: Momsense!

Comedian Anita Renfro - William Tell Overture Momsense!!

We found her on YOUTUBE!!! She is hysterical!! You will find her especially funny if you are a mom or have a mom who drives you crazy. Check out her stuff and Anitarenfro.com.

Blake Shelton, hysterical as always, was our guest

and somehow he found a way to talk smack about a choir show! Watch him compete against our own Nick Lachey with a Cincinnnati choir in the NBC show "Clash of the Choirs" Monday December 17th.

Blake Shelton took more heat from Bill this morning

for mistaking Bill's daughter Heather for Heather Kinley of The Kinleys while hanging out in a Nashville Kareoke bar.

Stattman and the Dell Dude....

Often mistaken for one another and not just because of their vocabulary dude

Rachel Ray and Amanda separated at Birth?

Amanda's husband seems to think so, do you?

Does Bill Bend it Like Beckham?

YOU be the judge!

Hannah Montana Auction for Toys for Tots!

Our top bid at the end of Monday morning's show was Sean's bid of $1,250!!! If you really want Hannah Montana tickets for the sold out Thursday night show and also want to do something really nice for Toys for Tots - c'mon and bid it up! We continue the auction tomorrow morning 5am during the Morning show ALL proceeds got to Toys for Tots!!

MILO

MADISON

Amanda's dogs wear holiday costumes at Christmas. They don't seem to enjoy as much as she does.

Lisa Cornwell from WCPO's Breaking News room

This just in - Lisa Cornwell needs new shoes for Christmas! This pair of crocs comes under the headline of "environmental blight". Please grant our Xmas wish with a new pair of shoes for Lisa. If you dont want to do it for her, do it for fellow anchors Tanya O'Roarke or Kathrine Nero and the countless others who are forced to look at them each day. Thank you.

Reds Second Baseman Brandon Phillips came in to talk about this weekend's Redsfest!

He also told us about the celebrity poker tournament - watch out for his poker face -last year he came in 7th place out of a room full of tables! Walk ups for this years tournament are welcome. Play begins at 5pm saturday.

Actress Genie Frances!

This morning she talked with us about the odds of another return to her role as Laura on General Hospital and her new television movie this weekend called "The Note" 9pm. on the Hallmark Channel. Then she got disgusted with Bill for pursuing a question about who kisses the best on screen and hung up!

COMEDIAN JUSTON MCKINNEY!

Heir to the Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Next Generation! This morning he talked about his new funny adventures as a new parent. You can see his act all this weekend at The Funnybone Comedy Club. Need tickets? http://www.funnyboneonthelevee.com

Today is St Nicholas Day!

Celebration in the United States

While feasts of Saint Nicholas are not observed nationally, cities with strong German influences like Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and St. Louis celebrate St. Nick's Day on a scale similar to the German custom.[5] On the previous night, children put one empty shoe (or sock) outside, and, on the following morning of December 6, the children awake to find that St. Nick has filled their previously empty footwear with candy and small presents (if the children have been "good") or ostensibly, coal (if not). For these children, the relationship between St. Nick and Santa Claus is not clearly defined, although St. Nick is usually explained to be a helper of Santa. The tradition of St. Nick's Day is firmly established in the Milwaukee and St. Louis communities, with parents often continuing to observe the day with even their adult children.

Bill and Amanda heard from Amanda's 6 year old daughter Athena who was excited to find stuff in her boot when she woke up!

Special guest Jake Owen!

We love his songs, "YeeHaw" and "Startin with Me" and of course his smile! This morning we got to know a more serious side of this talented man when he talked with us about his mom and the heart attack she had the night before this year's County Music Awards Show and about the life lesson he learned that night.

Comedian Josh Sneed came in to talk up this weekend's Redsfest!

Redsfest is this weekend!! For details check out reds.com

This is just a reminder to mention that people who want to play in the poker tournament can get $25 off of registration by mentioning "Josh Sneed". They need to call 513.765.7235 to get signed up.

Jason Michael Carroll was our Special Guest

We talked about a Jason Michael Christmas Carol album in his future and his future with fiance Wendy who is the inspiration behind his current hit "Livin Our Love Song"!

BE A MOVIE STAR!!!!

LOCAL MOVIE: "Forgotten Heros".

CASTING: Looking for current military or men & women who have recently served.

Interviews are being filmed with service personnel about what it's like coming home from overseas, and why they want to be a part of this project.

Producers would like service personnel who have returned from the War on Terror to tell their stories as well.


TIME AND PLACE: filming will be Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 16th at Kings Court Hair Design at 44 East Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Both shoot times begin at 1pm until done filming. The barber shop itself will be the location for the last few scenes of the movie, and the interviews will follow the ending.

WHAT TO WEAR: your uniform, dress or otherwise, whichever YOU prefer.

Producer Russ Hurley can be reached at (513)578-2263.

Don't Waste Your Money with John Matarse

CH 9's John Matarese says don't waste your money on stuffed animals, games, sporting equipment. This year kids -even 7 year olds -want electronic gadgets! i.e. Wii, ipods Nintendo DS lite

Our guest this morning was Larry the Cable Guy!

He talked with us about his children and the direct link his fertility has on his sense of humor. Larry has two shows beginning Febuary 23rd 2007 at the Taft Theater. This morning Sherry Kellison of Milan won a pair of tickets to his show and backstage passes with our game called "What did Larry say?".

You can be a movie star!!

If you are in the military or ever were in the military - any branch- come dressed in uniform to shoot a home coming scene in the movie remake of the "Best Years of Our Lives". Just show up at 7:30am at Lunken Airport this Saturday night. Questions? you can contact Russ at americangloryproductions@gmail.com.

Redsfest Wiffle Ball tournament sign ups end at Noon today!!

Reds fest is just around the corner! They are looking for Wiffle ball teams of 6 for their Redsfest Wiffle ball tournament! Each team registers for $100 by noon today Friday. Call 765-7020 or go to reds.com.

Bobby Knight Gets Caught hunting on private property

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2uUavIe0VI
and reacts in a typical Bobby Knight way!

Singer Craig Morgan was our guest this morning!

He talked about his hit "International Harvester" and a contest he has on his website called "Trick My Tractor". Check out Fun Links here on our homepage to find out more!

Gingy The Gingerbread Man from "Shrek the Halls"

AKA actor Conrad Vernon was our special guest this morning! And as entertaining as the big green guy and Donkey are, it's Gingy who gets a lot of laughs in ABC's Shrek The Halls. If you haven't seen it yet. Think about it. Christmas time cannot bode well for the Gingerbread Man.

Do You Have a Loved one in the Military Stationed Over Seas?

Gene Brown and his 6th grade Geography class at Summit View Middle School in Independance are getting together with Corken Steel Products Company to send them a care package! Email him your loved one's name and contact information at ebrown5606@aol.com

The Hunt for Hannah Montana tickets is on AGAIN!

We have another pair of Hannah Montana tickets up for grabs if you can figure out where we have (figuratively) hidden them! Wendy Goldfinger of West Chester took a shot at the first guess and didn't win. YOU still have a chance to win if you keep track of the clues we give every hour between the hours of 8am and 5pm weekdays.

It's Deer hunting season in Ohio!

To kick the season off, we played a rendition of the classic song "Thirty(Turdy)Point Buck" by request!

Santa's laugh is outlawed!!

Get this -- Santa's helpers in Sydney, Australia, are not to say "ho ho ho!" Why? It could be offensive to women. Instead, they are to say "ha ha ha" to get children into the holiday spirit. Even though "ho" is a slang term for prostitute in the U.S. and not in Australia, companies that recruit Santas are worried the use of "ho ho ho" will frighten children and offend their mothers.

Our special guest - Clay Walker!

Clay Walker's current hit "Fall" is about to hit #1. This morning he told us about his incredible marriage proposal to Jessica that left all women who heard it asking for a "Do-over"!!

Don't Waste Your Money with John Matarese - Cyber Monday

3 Great tips for Cyber Monday!

If you are shopping on line - do it this week. Many sites are offering free shipping!

Yahoo or google "promotional codes" or "Free shipping" codes

Use a credit card, not a debit card!

Wierd gift ideas from Dave Barry!

http://seasonshot.com/

DAVE BARRY'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2007

Each year, syndicated columnist Dave Barry unveils his gift guide, a collection of offbeat gifts you can actually buy.

HAND SOAP -- These decorative hand soaps are actually shaped like hands, reaching up at you in a truly creepy decorative way. No guest would dream of actually using these soaps.

TATTOO SLEEVES -- These are sleeves that make you look as though you have tattoos all over your arms.

SEASONED SHOT -- Ask yourself how many times you have made the following statement after killing a bird with a shotgun: ''Gosh darn it, now I have to painstakingly remove the pellets from this bird, and THEN, in a completely separate step, I have to season the bird so I can eat it! There must be an easier way!'' If that sounds like you or somebody on your holiday gift list, then you need Season Shot. It's a brilliant concept: shotgun pellets that are actually made from seasoning, so that you season the bird when you kill it.

FLYING ALARM CLOCK -- The ultimate gift for anybody who has trouble getting out of bed in the morning. This is an alarm clock with a propeller on top. When the alarm sounds, the propeller takes off and flies around the room. The only way to make the alarm go off is to get out of bed, find the propeller, and put it back into the clock.

FAKE BREATHING PUPPY -- ''Almost a Real Pup'' is a semi-realistic puppy that just lies there and -- thanks to the miracle of ''D'' cell batteries -- appears to breathe.

BRA BAG -- Without question one of the biggest problems facing humanity today is how to carry spare brassieres. Finally, somebody has come up with a solution: The Bra Bag. According to the product website, the Bra Bag will hold up to six ''C'' cup brassieres. The site also says that the Bra Bag is ''so chic, you're sure to turn a few heads when carrying it!''

TAILGATER -- This is a hammock-style chair that is suspended from the trailer hitch of a vehicle. So when you're tailgating at a sporting event, instead of having to sit on a regular boring chair placed on the ground, you can dangle from the back of your vehicle.

PSYCHO SHOWER CURTAIN -- This is the perfect companion to the scary grasping hand soap: a shower curtain with a shadow of the crazy Psycho stabbing lady.

BUNNY CAR KIT -- As the manufacturer says, ''Why drive around town in a boring car when you can dress it up as a rabbit?'' Included are a couple of large ears,which attach to your driver and passenger windows, and a large, fluffy ball -- a nose -- to attach to the hood.

WATERMELON-FLAVORED FREUD-HEAD LOLLIPOPS -- This product, as the headline strongly suggests, is a watermelon-flavored lollipop shaped like the head of Sigmund Freud.

TEN PLAGUES BOWLING SET -- This is a bowling set with wooden pins representing the 10 plagues of Egypt.

PILLOW PAL -- The Pillow Pal is a ''handy holster holder'' that hangs next to your bed. The manufacturer says that it ''might be used to hold your handgun, your stun gun, or a can of aerosol chemical agent. Or maybe you'd hang a flashlight on a belt-loop flashlight holder. Cordless/cellphones. TV or stereo remotes. Baby monitors. There are myriad possibilities with Pillow Pal.''