This is going to be a short Wahoo. I came in late this morning because I attended my daughters’ Field Day at school. Then after the show I had to take care of some business on The Tony Mendez Show concerning the night before. I had very little “Me Time” to devote to the Wahoo.

Dave opens the show taking a sip from his beverage. Exclaims Dave, “I don’t think there is a man, woman, or child who doesn’t enjoy a lovely beverage.

Dave and Paul have been friends for a long time but that doesn’t mean they don’t disagree on some things. One thing they do agree on every time is the great taste of Popeyes New Full Flavor Green Beans. “Popeyes New Full Flavor Green Beans –Delightfully tasty!”

Dave asks Paul, “How long have we been humpin’ Popeyes Green Beans? You would think the people at Popeyes would send us some of those Green Beans.”

Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 to keep the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance. There was an interesting reaction on the TV earlier today.

“God would just like to tell the Supreme Court He is pleased by their ruling. But God did notice the vote was 8-0. Justice Scalia did not vote with the others. Again, Justice Scalia, God just wants to say He noticed.”
Thunder clap/lightning. Image of God appears.
“God – Be There."

Dave continues to eat the Popeyes Green Beans. Dave enjoys the fact that millions of Americans are watching him eat green beans on TV.

GEORGE W. BUSHEXPLAINS 24/7. - From a June 14thtalk on Medicare – Missouri.
- “Is it24/7? 24/7. That means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

The President is just learning this now? Maybe he really doesn’t read the newspaper.

NBA FINALS QUIZ – We sent a crew up to Detroit over the weekend to the Palace in Auburn Hills to shoot footage from the NBA Finals. Dave’s reading of the Quiz took place minutes after Game 5 was finished.

During the quiz, Dave stops and says, “This is a first. I would rather eat Green Beans than to continue with the show.” For the Quiz, we had 11 questions prepared. Dave skipped 3 of them.

Following the NBA Finals Quiz, Dave says, “Hey, you know what time it is? That’s right, it’s Popeyes Full Flavor Green Beans Time! Come on out, girls!” Paul strikes up the band and the LATE SHOW models along with our Pages enter with their arms full of Popeyes Green Beans. Not only did each member of the audience receive a cup of the zesty Green Beans, but they also received a spork. The audience happily chowed down on the beans as we went to commercial.

Back from commercial, Dave says he also has some of Popeyes Chicken. As he reaches behind his desk for the plate, he spills parts of it onto the floor. Luckily he saved a few pieces.

ALAN KALTER’S SUNSCREEN REPORT:

Alan Kalter’s face is blotchy red and covered with blisters.

Alan: “Hi, Dave. The National Weather Service’s UV index for today is a skin-scorching 8 . . . . so be sure to use liberal amounts of broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. You’ll be glad you did. This has been ‘Alan Kalter’s Sunscreen Report.’”
Dave: “Alan, I don’t mean to embarrass you, but did you go outside today without sunscreen?”
Alan: “No, why?”
Dave: “Well, your face is beet red and it’s covered with blisters.”
Alan: “Oh, that.” (laughs) “No, I was pecked by my parakeet.”
Dave: “Of course. Alan Kalter, ladies and gentlemen.

Popeyes Facts -some mentioned by Dave.

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits Restaurant
- established in New Orleans in 1972
- Named after the Popeye Doyle character from the film, “The French Connection.”
- Specializes in flavorful Cajun-style dishes.
- Slogan: “Love That Chicken from Popeyes.”
- Popeyes Green Beans – mixed with a flavorful ham and bacon gravy for a big flavor experience.
- The Green Beans are a new addition to Popeyes “Signature Sides” offerings.

TOP TEN: Real Reasons John Kerry is Running for President
John Kerry continues to fight against critics claim that he hasn’t articulated his reasons for wanting to become President.
#10. To bring renewed tedium and uncertainty to the Democratic Party.
#2. A leader who supports both sides of every issue is a friend to all Americans.

BEN STILLER: I missed most of the Ben Stiller segment. There was talk of preparing a new top ten to replace the one we attempted earlier in the show. I’m told Ben talked about his wife being in the same movie as him, scuba diving in the cold waters off Nantucket, and his new film, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. It opens Friday. Ben says he learned a lot about dodgeball from his work on the film. He wants to show what he’s learned in the next act. What is he going to do? Ben will go to the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater and throw a dodgeball through an office window of the Ed Sullivan Theater. Wow! If Ben could do this, that would be amazing.

Back from commercial, we find Mr. Stiller on the roof of the Ed. He will attempt to break a window of our nearby office building. Ben warms up, does some stretching, and heaves the ball as hard as he can. Unfortunately, his momentum carried poor Ben over the ledge of the roof and Ben falls 6 floors to the hard pavement below on53rdStreet. We find Ben bloodied and muddied. He pulls himself off the sidewalk and asks if he can try it again. Dave, fearing lawyers were already on the way to the theater, decides it wouldn’t be a good idea for Ben to try again. It’s decided that Ben call it a day and Dave thanks Ben for dropping by. Ben mumbles a goodnight, sounding a lot like Bruce Willis.

ACT 5:

Alan: “It’s time for words of wisdom with Late Show Costume Designer Susan Hum.” Susan: “When barbecuing, grill all meat thoroughly. Be like me, Susan Hum, and avoid the deadly E. Coli bacteria. Happy Grillin’, America!”
Alan: “This has been Words of Wisdom with Late Show Costume Designer Susan Hum. For a list of Susan Hum’s suggestions, checkout our website. Tell your friends.”

Beasties are back!

And that was our show for Tuesday June 15, 2004. Wahoo EXTRA!

Dana Carvey is a guest on Wednesday’s show. I’m going to pitch that when he is introduced, we cut to him walking out of the same subway tunnel as the Beastie Boys. Dave starts the interview while Dana crosses Broadway and continues as he makes his way inside the theater. I include this now because I doubt you’ll see it tonight.

This isn’t the first time Dave saluted Popeyes. Way back on August 17, 1994, Show #217, Tony Randall came on stage caked in mud from his visit to the Woodstock Music Festival and presented Dave with a roll from Popeyes. I’m not sure what led up to this. Dave ate it and enjoyed. The next day, August 18, 1994, Show #218, Dave showed something he received in the mail that morning – a Free Biscuits For Life Popeye Card.

I remember it well. It was my first week interning at the LATE SHOW. I was 36 years old.

Today, all across America people will pass a Popeyes and tell the person next to them that the restaurant is named after Popeye Doyle and not Popeye the Sailor Man.

Something I’ve learned since working at the LATE SHOW: Movies usually open on Friday. Blockbusters in the summer often open on a Wednesday. CD’s are released on Tuesdays.

Congratulations to the Detroit Pistons. Not only did they pull off a great upset, but they did it in a completely dominating style. No “expert” saw this coming, much like no “expert” saw Birdstone defeating Smarty Jones. And while we’re at it, few saw the Marlins defeating the Yankees last October. And no one imagined Truman to defeat Dewey.

The other day I mentioned the Jimmy Kimmel joke about Detroiters burning down the city if the Pistons win. I said all cities illogically cause destruction when their sport teams win a championship; all cities except New York City. I received one e-mail from Tampa telling me they didn’t hurt the city when the Lightning won and they did no harm when the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl two years ago. And now a friend of the Wahoo Gazette from San Antonio chimes in with a defense of his town.

From George Briscoe of San Antonio, Texas:

“About your sports riot comments: Have you forgotten about the 1999 and 2003 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs? Both years, we had over 400,000 people out on the streets without ANY rioting, looting, or even fighting. There were no murders on those weekends and even the gangs suspended their drive by shootings for a few days. We are PROUD that none of our Spurs are criminals and even more proud that the people of San Antonio can celebrate something good like civilized people. You guys ought to come here to do a show sometime. You'll have a nice visit.”

So how did the city of Detroit make out last night? Still in one piece? I’ll be following the news stories.

It happened again. Ignore if you don't want to read about baseball coverage.
Another golden moment in baseball coverage:
In Sunday's Yankee game vs. the San Diego Padres the Yankees are up and down by one in the 12th inning with a man on first and third. Jorge Posada hits a line drive into the rightfield corner for an extra base hit. How the right fielder handles the ball will determine whether the man on first can come around and score the extra inning game winning run. Just as the fielder approaches the ball, the director decides at that moment to cut away to the man on third who is now walking across home plate. The director did this for the benefit of those who don't know that a man on third will score on an extra base hit. Did the right fielder field the ball cleanly? Well, since the director of the Yankee YES network didn't deem this all-important moment in the game worthy of our viewing, and since he is the highly paid professional, I will go along with him, or her, and present to you what I saw: The guy on third scored.

For some reason, this bothers me and nobody else. I cannot believe the idiocy of this shot and EVERY director shooting a baseball game does it. It is so blatantly wrong I cannot understand it, and yet they ALL do it.

Oh, and later that same inning, the Yankees scored another run to win the game. But first to recap the game. The Yankees were losing 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth with two outs. Hideki Matsui hits a homerun to make it 2-1. Kenny Lofton follows and hits a homerun to tie it at 2-2. Two two-out home runs in the bottom on the 9th. Pretty spectacular. Then in the top of the 12th, the Padres score 3 runs. The Yankees in their turn in the bottom of the 12th score 4 runs to win the game. It will likely be their most remarkable game of the year, and yet I wasn’t all that hyped. I almost expected the outcome, especially when the Padre pitcher walked the first guy up in the 12th with a 3 run lead. With a team as talented at the Yankees, you don’t start the real rooting till October. What will I do the rest of the year to keep my interest? I'll be rooting for Tanyon Sturtze to make the starting pitching rotation.

It’s why I pick another team to root for during the year. I’ll root for the Yankees in October and this year during the season I’ll be rooting for the San Diego Padres.

On my drive in to work this morning, reports are that it was a festive but peaceful celebration in Detroit last night. Good work, Detroiters!