Posted by chicagomedia.org on August 09, 2009 at 09:56:50:
Why you will barely see me in August . . .
By Pat Tomasulo
on August 7, 2009 10:32 AM
First off, thanks to everyone for watching my appearance on "LIVE with Regis and Kelly." My goals going in were modest -- don't drool, and don't pass wind while on the air (commercial breaks were OK). I met both of them, and even spoke in complete sentences. So, I'd say it was a success.
Also, I apologize if I haven't yet responded to your e-mails, Facebook messages or Twitter bulletins (I don't say "Tweets"). But thank you for the kind words, as well as insulting comments. Do I really have a shifty eye?
Now, onto business. I have taken a few days off lately, and will be off all of next week, as well as a few more days during the rest of the month. Surprisingly, I'm not being punished for blowing air horns at cabs, or telling people I "own them." I've actually been rewarded for it! I'm working on a network show with Shaquille O'Neal that will debut on August 18th. And by "working with" Shaq, I mean I say "what's up" when we film our one scene together. I am one of the co-hosts of "Shaq Vs," which some of you may have read about already. I will not go into great detail about it, as it is not a WGN show, and this station is graciously allowing me the time off to do it.
BUT, you can read more about it: http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/2177-oneal-to-challenge-michael-phelps-and-more-on-shaq-vs-which-premiers-on-abc-august-18th
Anyway, I just didn't want anyone to think I'd flaked out, or I'd contracted Swine Flu.
See you soon!