Transcript
A look back.
May 11, 2002
BROOKE GLADSTONE: You know, Bob OTM is night above this sort of ratings-grabbing stunt. In fact, next week there's a program that I suspect you and your family won't want to miss. [VIOLINS]
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ANNOUNCER: For 4 minutes you laughed with him. [LAUGHTER] And paused with him--
MAN: Uh--
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ANNOUNCER: And now, after 7 days-- [DISCO MUSIC] He's ba-ack! It's James Poniewozik as you remembered him.
JAMES PONIEWOZIK: That's dirt cheap. [LAUGH TRACK LAUGHTER/APPLAUSE] Plus a full cast reunion as Bob Garfield speaks with James Poniewozik for the first time in a week.
BOB GARFIELD: So when I thanked you -- what were you thinking?
JAMES PONIEWOZIK: I didn't know whether to say you're welcome or to thank you!
BOB GARFIELD: Wow. [APPLAUSE] [DISCO MUSIC UP]
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ANNOUNCER: It's the James Poniewozik Interview one-week anniversary only on O T M. [DISCO MUSIC, CLAPPING TO BEAT] [DISCO SONG ABOUT PUMPING IT UP]
BOB GARFIELD: Coming up, a new slant on welfare and -- if your dictionary could sing. Also, a look in Mike's pockets.
BROOKE GLADSTONE: This is On the Media from National Public Radio.
Music Credits:
"The Long Ride"
by Dick Dale