radio show prep: tv theme tuesday, 4 tips for couples that don't agree on politics, and what is the top toy of the century?

Show Starters Tuesday 09.18.12

cuttin' cake

• Lance Armstrong is 41
• Jada Pinkett Smith also turns 41
• James Gandolfini turns 51

It's National Cheeseburger Day

pop quiz: birthday!

Happy birthday Lance Armstrong! 41-years old and recently banned from running the Chicago Marathon.  He was going to run to support his Livestrong charity, but since the race follows rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency, he will not be allowed to participate.  More here

Remember the movie featuring a sneak appearance by Lance?

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Answer:  You Me and Dupree (Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson)

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primetime tuesday

abc: 20/20 is new featuring the Greatest TV Shows of our Time with Barbara Walters
cbs: all reruns
nbc: all new including The Voice, Go On, The New Normal, and Parenthood
fox: the finale of So You Think You Can Dance
cw:  all reruns

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new dvd's

• The Cabin in the Woods stars Chris Hemsworth
• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Judi Dench
• Hysteria has Maggie Gyllenhaal
• Katy Perry: Part of me stars..um...Katy Perry?

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pop quiz:  tv theme tuesday

Name the show!  (hint:  it's on tonight)

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Answer:  Parenthood!

pop quiz: mystery voice

He's not a fan of today's music... who is he?

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Answer:  Prince!  (On The View yesterday)

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joke of the day

A college graduate applies for a job as an industrial spy. Together with several other applicants, he is given a sealed envelope and told to take it to the fourth floor. As soon as the young man is alone, he steps into an empty hallway and opens the packet. Inside, a message reads: "You're our kind of person. Report to the fifth floor."

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You Love Obama, He Loves Romney.  Now What?

It's terrific to have fireworks in a relationship, unless, of course,  the fire comes from an argument over politics.  And unfortunately, this is a tough time of year for couples that don't see eye-to-eye on the presidential race, or any race for that matter.

So what do you do as a couple if she has an Obama sticker on the back of her Prius and he has a Romney sign in the front yard?  Here are four tips that may get you through November from YourTango.com:

1. Don't take it personally!  Realize you won't agree on everything, and just agree to disagree.  Politics shouldn't be any more than a discussion.
2. Focus on what you have in common.  When things get heated, try focusing on the issues where you both agree.  Focus on common ground
3. Don't talk about it.  Stop talking about politics if you know they'll lead to personal attacks and nasty arguments.  This is probably the best tip of all.
4. Remember why you fell in love in the first place.  You are never going to love EVERYTHING about your partner, so when things get difficult, remember all the things you love about them -- the reasons you fell in love with them in the first place.  

Facebook/Phones:  Can couples that are on extreme ends of the political spectrum survive, or does true love look beyond politics.  


(photo/flickr/donkeyhotel)

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Top Toy of the Century!

Think about all the cool toys you had as a kid -- what was your favorite? This is what the Children's Museum of Indianapolis wanted to find out, so they asked visitors to their website, and can you guess what topped the list?

G.I. Joe!  

Yes, the toughest Hasbro character of all beat 99 other toys, including Transformers, Barbie, and the View Master for the title of the top toy of the 20th Century.  

Joe has been around since the mid-60's, and has always been controversial with his "might makes right" message.  Other adults claim Joe allows kids to recreate stories of good triumphing over evil.  

Here’s the rest of the top 10 list:

2. Transformers

3. Lego

4. Barbie

5. View-Master

6. Bicycle

7. Cabbage Patch Kids

8. Crayons

9. Play-Doh

10. Monopoly


Facebook/Phones:  Looking back, what toy did you wear down?  What was your absolute favorite?