The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and for anyone who watched it could see that I made it on the show. Sent an email to Jay a few days ago about the webbsite and my trip around the country and he was interested enough to find out more…now if you believe that. Ok, so didn’t make it one the show, but made it too the show and everything else is true. Sent him an email a few days ago, but found out they need 2 weeks to get security clearance before being allowed on stage. Next time, like there’ll be a next time, I’ll remember to send the email earlier. Was number 27 stand-bye, but being the middle of the week and the guests, it was easier to get in. George Carlin and Ann Coulter don’t exactly see eye to eye, but nothing came up on the show to show otherwise. The highlight of getting in and seeing the show was the singer who was on…KT Tunstill from Scotland singing her song, ‘Black Horse and the Cherry Tree’. That has become a song I enjoy listening to on the road because of the beat and words and wouldn’t you know it, she happened to be on the Tonight Show I’m attending…now that’s fate – or, how everything happens for a reason. That’s the other with how I ended up #27 stand-bye - fate. According to the directions Alameda Ave should have been right off from hwy 134, but my first mistake was going west on 134 instead of east. Once reached Pasadena figured it out and time to head west, well, no Alameda Ave off from 134 so ended up on 101, too far east. Ok, back again where I came from, but this time took the first Burbank exit and it was easier asking for directions to the NBC studio than looking for a street. The great thing is, tickets are free, and it’s just the standing in line in the morning and afternoon that get people…fortunate for me, no line in the morning when I got there.
Time to kill before getting in line, so other sites to see and time for lunch at a little sandwich shop. Made it to the walk of fame and Chinese theater and knew how to get there since had just been on 101…remember, getting lost trying to find the studio. Was pretty interesting and maybe the tour would have been more fun, but saw many of the stars along the way and the foot and hand prints in front of the theater – notice the blank star? That’ll have my name on it some day. Still time to kill and wouldn’t you know it, know how to get to Pasadena…remember, getting lost trying to find the studio. Made a quick trip over there and although it was under construction still couldn’t get in, yep, tried, but could only get pictures from the outside – at least I can now say I was there.
Gotta get to the studio to get in line by 3:00 and for stand-bye it’s not too important to get there early because’ll be lined up according to number. Talked to a number of security people trying to get a message to Jay about my blog site and trip, but since didn’t pass the security clearance, may not have any luck. Ok, so didn’t get a picture with Jay or better yet, KT, but hey, got to see the show and hear the song that’s helping me cross the country. More rush hour traffic, but hey, I’m getting good at this white lining…not something I’d consider doing twice a day though going to and from work – helps cut time, but pretty tense making sure don’t get hit or hit something, especially when the vehicles start closing the gap. Worst yet would be someone making a lane change just as you’re going thru – no, thanks. Went out for a great meal with Tom and Melissa at Captain Jack’s and the thing to get, Alaskan Crab legs…now these are King crab, not the wimpy size legs we get back in Minnesota – sure wish the Great Lakes would grow them bigger…ok, wouldn’t be called Alaskan now, would they. Got to see the Tonight show twice today, so that’s something. Tomorrow, more of the Pacific Coast Highway and hoping to hookup with Marianne and EK, they happen to be in California from Hawaii. Tonight show pics.
Time to kill before getting in line, so other sites to see and time for lunch at a little sandwich shop. Made it to the walk of fame and Chinese theater and knew how to get there since had just been on 101…remember, getting lost trying to find the studio. Was pretty interesting and maybe the tour would have been more fun, but saw many of the stars along the way and the foot and hand prints in front of the theater – notice the blank star? That’ll have my name on it some day. Still time to kill and wouldn’t you know it, know how to get to Pasadena…remember, getting lost trying to find the studio. Made a quick trip over there and although it was under construction still couldn’t get in, yep, tried, but could only get pictures from the outside – at least I can now say I was there.
Gotta get to the studio to get in line by 3:00 and for stand-bye it’s not too important to get there early because’ll be lined up according to number. Talked to a number of security people trying to get a message to Jay about my blog site and trip, but since didn’t pass the security clearance, may not have any luck. Ok, so didn’t get a picture with Jay or better yet, KT, but hey, got to see the show and hear the song that’s helping me cross the country. More rush hour traffic, but hey, I’m getting good at this white lining…not something I’d consider doing twice a day though going to and from work – helps cut time, but pretty tense making sure don’t get hit or hit something, especially when the vehicles start closing the gap. Worst yet would be someone making a lane change just as you’re going thru – no, thanks. Went out for a great meal with Tom and Melissa at Captain Jack’s and the thing to get, Alaskan Crab legs…now these are King crab, not the wimpy size legs we get back in Minnesota – sure wish the Great Lakes would grow them bigger…ok, wouldn’t be called Alaskan now, would they. Got to see the Tonight show twice today, so that’s something. Tomorrow, more of the Pacific Coast Highway and hoping to hookup with Marianne and EK, they happen to be in California from Hawaii. Tonight show pics.
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