1 00:00:04,504 --> 00:00:09,341 ♪ Jingle bells, boughs of holly ♪ 2 00:00:10,276 --> 00:00:16,215 ♪ And the people full of cheer ♪ 3 00:00:18,585 --> 00:00:25,858 ♪ All for Christmas, nothing else will do ♪ 4 00:00:26,192 --> 00:00:32,031 ♪ All I want for Christmas is you ♪ 5 00:00:32,065 --> 00:00:33,732 Well folks, it's about that time! 6 00:00:33,767 --> 00:00:35,968 Actually, it's past that time. 7 00:00:36,002 --> 00:00:38,303 Most of you have gone home already for Christmas. 8 00:00:38,338 --> 00:00:40,039 You're making gingerbread and explaining 9 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:43,575 to your Dad that that C in Econ is just a typo. 10 00:00:43,610 --> 00:00:46,345 We're gonna be off the air until school resumes in January. 11 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:48,914 But for those of you who are still on campus, 12 00:00:48,948 --> 00:00:50,616 here's some packing music. 13 00:00:50,650 --> 00:00:52,384 They're calling for a pretty big storm 14 00:00:52,419 --> 00:00:54,186 so be careful on that drive home. 15 00:00:54,220 --> 00:00:56,455 This is Mitch O'Grady, Merry Christmas, 16 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:59,024 and see you next year! 17 00:01:03,229 --> 00:01:06,932 ♪ So it's Christmas time, here it is again ♪ 18 00:01:06,966 --> 00:01:08,367 Hey, Ashley, what's up? 19 00:01:09,669 --> 00:01:11,437 What do you mean you're leaving now?! 20 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:16,141 I can't, I'm still at work, I haven't even packed yet. 21 00:01:18,144 --> 00:01:19,445 The storm? 22 00:01:19,479 --> 00:01:20,779 It's just a little snow. 23 00:01:21,347 --> 00:01:23,482 No Ashley please don't do this. 24 00:01:24,818 --> 00:01:29,188 Ugh, okay, yeah, right. 25 00:01:30,323 --> 00:01:31,957 Merry Christmas. 26 00:01:32,125 --> 00:01:35,227 ♪ Give love this Christmas ♪ 27 00:01:35,261 --> 00:01:37,362 Maggie, what's up. 28 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:38,897 Umm. 29 00:01:41,067 --> 00:01:44,803 It's ah, well that was my ride, she's ditching me 30 00:01:44,838 --> 00:01:46,705 and leaving early 'cause of the storm. 31 00:01:47,073 --> 00:01:48,307 It's not even snowing yet. 32 00:01:48,341 --> 00:01:49,608 I don't really blame her, 33 00:01:49,642 --> 00:01:52,077 there's supposed to be a really big blizzard coming in. 34 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:53,912 Where do you live? 35 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:54,680 Harrison. 36 00:01:54,714 --> 00:01:55,681 It's like four hour... 37 00:01:55,715 --> 00:01:56,448 Four hours north! 38 00:01:56,483 --> 00:01:57,249 I know Harrison. 39 00:01:57,283 --> 00:01:58,450 I'm from Parkwood. 40 00:01:58,485 --> 00:02:01,553 That's right on my way I can give you a ride if you like. 41 00:02:01,588 --> 00:02:01,887 Really? 42 00:02:01,921 --> 00:02:02,621 Yeah. 43 00:02:02,655 --> 00:02:03,689 It wouldn't be asking too much? 44 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:04,656 No not at all. 45 00:02:04,691 --> 00:02:05,657 Thank you so much. 46 00:02:05,692 --> 00:02:07,459 Yeah why don't you grab your stuff 47 00:02:07,494 --> 00:02:10,162 and we'll meet back here at I don't know, one o'clock? 48 00:02:10,196 --> 00:02:11,430 Okay! 49 00:02:11,464 --> 00:02:13,866 Oh and don't worry about that, we'll do that stuff next year. 50 00:02:13,900 --> 00:02:14,566 Okay. 51 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:16,268 Well um thank you so much. 52 00:02:16,336 --> 00:02:18,137 I will pay you for gas or... 53 00:02:18,171 --> 00:02:19,905 It's no problem, I know how important 54 00:02:19,939 --> 00:02:22,040 it is to get home for Christmas. 55 00:02:24,711 --> 00:02:26,411 I'll see you at one. 56 00:02:26,446 --> 00:02:27,246 Yeah. 57 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:31,049 ♪ That's what it's all about ♪ 58 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:52,404 Maggie Chalke! 59 00:02:52,438 --> 00:02:53,405 You ready to go? 60 00:02:53,439 --> 00:02:54,506 Oh yeah. 61 00:02:54,541 --> 00:02:55,340 Alright. 62 00:02:58,645 --> 00:02:59,678 I will take this. 63 00:02:59,712 --> 00:03:02,014 Oh um the passenger door doesn't work 64 00:03:02,048 --> 00:03:03,882 so you have to climb in here. 65 00:03:03,917 --> 00:03:04,883 Oh okay. 66 00:03:04,918 --> 00:03:06,318 Sorry. 67 00:03:08,054 --> 00:03:09,621 Ah. 68 00:03:09,656 --> 00:03:10,355 Okay. 69 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:14,893 You okay? 70 00:03:14,928 --> 00:03:18,931 Yep. 71 00:03:18,965 --> 00:03:19,431 Yeah? 72 00:03:19,465 --> 00:03:20,365 Mhm. 73 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,267 Alright let's just put this back in here. 74 00:03:22,302 --> 00:03:23,869 Okay. 75 00:03:23,903 --> 00:03:24,736 Okay. 76 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:25,637 So. 77 00:03:26,806 --> 00:03:33,212 It is 1:15, we're gonna have you home by dinner, easy. 78 00:03:33,246 --> 00:03:35,881 Oh speaking of dinner, have a cheese puff. 79 00:03:35,915 --> 00:03:37,282 It'll tide you over. 80 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:38,550 Thanks. 81 00:03:38,585 --> 00:03:42,187 ♪ Snow is falling down just a little bit ♪ 82 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:44,790 ♪ The world's so quiet and still ♪ 83 00:03:46,426 --> 00:03:47,893 Well it looks like this drive 84 00:03:47,927 --> 00:03:50,429 is gonna take a lot longer than usual. 85 00:03:54,767 --> 00:03:56,168 So, what's your major? 86 00:03:57,770 --> 00:03:58,904 Journalism. 87 00:03:58,938 --> 00:04:00,639 Ah cool. 88 00:04:00,673 --> 00:04:02,107 TV news reporter right? 89 00:04:02,141 --> 00:04:05,010 Oh, no. 90 00:04:05,044 --> 00:04:07,179 I want to be a newspaper writer. 91 00:04:07,213 --> 00:04:08,814 Real journalism. 92 00:04:08,848 --> 00:04:10,616 You're pretty enough to be on TV. 93 00:04:10,650 --> 00:04:11,883 That's why I thought that. 94 00:04:11,918 --> 00:04:13,619 Oh. 95 00:04:13,653 --> 00:04:14,620 Thanks. 96 00:04:15,955 --> 00:04:19,224 No ah writing is all I can imagine myself doing. 97 00:04:20,193 --> 00:04:22,361 For a paper like New York Times. 98 00:04:22,395 --> 00:04:23,495 Wow. 99 00:04:23,529 --> 00:04:25,197 I'm gonna do it too. 100 00:04:26,799 --> 00:04:27,633 What about you? 101 00:04:29,135 --> 00:04:31,670 Ah well, what you see is what you get. 102 00:04:31,704 --> 00:04:35,607 DJ, or, I dunno work in a gas station, I guess. 103 00:04:35,642 --> 00:04:36,708 What? 104 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:39,311 You're way too good a DJ. 105 00:04:39,345 --> 00:04:40,145 Thank you. 106 00:04:40,179 --> 00:04:41,780 You're gonna do great. 107 00:04:43,549 --> 00:04:46,451 Man you know, we have not moved an inch. 108 00:04:46,486 --> 00:04:48,787 Yeah, what is going on up there? 109 00:04:50,323 --> 00:04:52,057 Radio: Temperatures are dropping and the snowstorm 110 00:04:52,091 --> 00:04:56,194 has I-72 closed indefinitely between Brookfield and Macon. 111 00:04:56,229 --> 00:04:57,963 Black ice folks, stay inside! 112 00:04:58,898 --> 00:05:00,799 We're gonna miss Christmas. 113 00:05:02,035 --> 00:05:05,003 My family's gonna have to decorate the tree without me. 114 00:05:06,839 --> 00:05:09,841 Well I guess I'll have to give you you're present early then. 115 00:05:10,710 --> 00:05:13,078 You got me a present? 116 00:05:13,112 --> 00:05:15,881 Of course I got you a present it's Christmas. 117 00:05:15,915 --> 00:05:17,549 What? 118 00:05:17,583 --> 00:05:20,052 Look I hate to see you so upset. 119 00:05:20,086 --> 00:05:24,022 So, I have decided my present to you 120 00:05:24,057 --> 00:05:26,224 is to give you the best Christmas ever. 121 00:05:26,259 --> 00:05:28,260 Right here, right now, what do you say? 122 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:29,695 Right now? 123 00:05:29,729 --> 00:05:31,530 Yes, right now. 124 00:05:31,564 --> 00:05:33,732 We're getting off at the next interchange. 125 00:05:45,478 --> 00:05:46,878 What are you doing? 126 00:05:46,913 --> 00:05:51,450 For the first day of Christmas, my good friend did with me... 127 00:05:52,251 --> 00:05:55,087 Come on, don't leave me hanging here. 128 00:05:55,121 --> 00:05:57,189 Uh. 129 00:05:57,223 --> 00:06:01,660 Snow angels under a tree. 130 00:06:01,694 --> 00:06:03,562 Yes, you got it. 131 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:05,230 Come on get down here. 132 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:08,800 My mom and I used to do this together. 133 00:06:08,835 --> 00:06:12,237 Well, still do, that and caroling and volunteering 134 00:06:12,271 --> 00:06:13,739 at the soup kitchen, my mother 135 00:06:13,773 --> 00:06:16,508 is the single most Christmas-y person you could ever meet. 136 00:06:17,777 --> 00:06:21,346 She even has this collection of Christmas stars, 137 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:23,949 you know, tree toppers and ornaments, the works. 138 00:06:23,983 --> 00:06:25,984 I get this whole Christmas thing from her. 139 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:30,322 Thank you Mitch for trying to do this for me. 140 00:06:32,058 --> 00:06:34,393 What do you mean, trying? 141 00:06:34,427 --> 00:06:36,895 This is happening alright and it's just the start. 142 00:06:36,929 --> 00:06:38,463 Best Christmas ever. 143 00:06:38,498 --> 00:06:39,798 Guaranteed. 144 00:06:40,833 --> 00:06:42,868 See there you go, that's what I wanted to see. 145 00:06:42,902 --> 00:06:44,870 I betcha that smile lights up a room 146 00:06:44,904 --> 00:06:46,505 better than any Christmas tree could. 147 00:06:47,373 --> 00:06:52,677 Now are you ready for the second day of Christmas? 148 00:06:52,712 --> 00:06:53,779 Absolutely. 149 00:06:53,813 --> 00:06:55,313 Good let's do it. 150 00:06:58,751 --> 00:07:00,485 Where did you get a sled? 151 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:01,420 It's a toboggan. 152 00:07:01,454 --> 00:07:03,488 And you don't want to know how many bags 153 00:07:03,523 --> 00:07:06,258 of cheese puffs I had to trade those kids for it. 154 00:07:08,461 --> 00:07:09,828 Second day of Christmas? 155 00:07:09,862 --> 00:07:11,363 Second day of Christmas. 156 00:07:13,332 --> 00:07:15,033 Okay here we go, here we go. 157 00:07:15,067 --> 00:07:16,902 Whoa, whoa, whoa 158 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:17,903 And there he is. 159 00:07:17,937 --> 00:07:18,904 That is the snowman. 160 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:19,771 There he exists. 161 00:07:19,806 --> 00:07:21,673 That is the best snowman I've ever seen. 162 00:07:21,707 --> 00:07:23,442 Okay we have to get a picture. 163 00:07:23,476 --> 00:07:24,242 Yes yes please. 164 00:07:24,277 --> 00:07:24,976 Okay ready? 165 00:07:25,011 --> 00:07:25,677 Whoa. 166 00:07:25,711 --> 00:07:26,178 One. 167 00:07:26,212 --> 00:07:26,711 Two. 168 00:07:26,746 --> 00:07:27,512 Three. 169 00:07:27,547 --> 00:07:30,816 Snowman. 170 00:07:30,850 --> 00:07:32,284 Wait one more, one more. 171 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:33,552 Me and you, Come on. 172 00:07:33,586 --> 00:07:34,019 Ready? 173 00:07:34,053 --> 00:07:35,220 Yeah. 174 00:07:42,061 --> 00:07:42,794 You got it? 175 00:07:42,829 --> 00:07:44,029 Yeah. 176 00:07:50,803 --> 00:07:52,204 Well, end of the line. 177 00:07:52,238 --> 00:07:54,473 I told ya I'd get ya here for Christmas. 178 00:07:54,507 --> 00:07:56,141 Yes you did. 179 00:07:58,077 --> 00:07:59,711 Thank you so much, Mitch. 180 00:07:59,745 --> 00:08:04,182 That was, I don't remember the last time I had that much fun. 181 00:08:05,117 --> 00:08:08,487 And now you know the difference between a toboggan and a sled. 182 00:08:08,521 --> 00:08:11,256 I don't know how I got this far without knowing that. 183 00:08:11,290 --> 00:08:12,324 Me neither. 184 00:08:12,358 --> 00:08:14,926 That one's for free. 185 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:18,096 Do you um wanna come in and meet my family? 186 00:08:19,198 --> 00:08:22,901 You know I'd love to but ah the clock's ticking for me. 187 00:08:22,935 --> 00:08:24,970 My mom's got this whole schedule planned. 188 00:08:25,004 --> 00:08:28,640 Dinner, presents, caroling, it's not to be tampered with. 189 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:30,075 Sounds like it. 190 00:08:31,077 --> 00:08:34,846 Well, drive safe. 191 00:08:34,881 --> 00:08:36,047 See you in January. 192 00:08:37,583 --> 00:08:39,985 Merry Christmas. 193 00:08:42,855 --> 00:08:43,588 Hey Maggie. 194 00:08:43,623 --> 00:08:45,156 Yeah? 195 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:47,959 As far as I'm concerned, this was the best Christmas ever. 196 00:08:51,030 --> 00:08:51,496 See ya. 197 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:52,430 Bye. 198 00:09:00,239 --> 00:09:02,541 Alan: I know you've all heard rumblings 199 00:09:02,575 --> 00:09:05,010 and the rumors are true. 200 00:09:05,044 --> 00:09:07,012 Effective at the start of the New Year, 201 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:09,180 the Harrison Gazette will be joining 202 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:11,850 the Wrightsbridge family of publications. 203 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:13,051 Family? 204 00:09:13,085 --> 00:09:14,986 Is that what they're calling it? 205 00:09:15,021 --> 00:09:17,689 Folks, things are changing. 206 00:09:17,723 --> 00:09:19,958 People are getting their news from the Internet. 207 00:09:19,992 --> 00:09:21,860 Social networks. 208 00:09:21,894 --> 00:09:24,296 Costs are up, subscriptions are down. 209 00:09:24,330 --> 00:09:27,165 We had to do this or die. 210 00:09:27,199 --> 00:09:28,800 This all happens in two weeks? 211 00:09:28,834 --> 00:09:30,135 It's already a done deal. 212 00:09:30,169 --> 00:09:33,338 The legal stuff doesn't kick in until January first. 213 00:09:33,372 --> 00:09:35,440 Alan, what does that mean? 214 00:09:35,474 --> 00:09:37,142 Are our jobs safe? 215 00:09:37,176 --> 00:09:40,011 There's possibility for promotions. 216 00:09:40,046 --> 00:09:43,448 Wrightsbridge owns a lot bigger papers than the Gazette. 217 00:09:43,482 --> 00:09:46,284 So you're saying earn the jobs we already have. 218 00:09:46,319 --> 00:09:48,520 Look I know what you're all capable of, 219 00:09:48,554 --> 00:09:51,356 now you just need to show the Wrightsbridge people. 220 00:10:02,935 --> 00:10:04,202 Good morning, Harrison. 221 00:10:04,236 --> 00:10:08,573 My name is Mitch O'Grady, and I am your new morning show host. 222 00:10:08,608 --> 00:10:10,875 You're listening to "Good Morning With Mitch" on WCNQ... 223 00:10:10,910 --> 00:10:12,277 "Good Morning With Mitch" 224 00:10:12,311 --> 00:10:14,713 ...Your holiday alternative. 225 00:10:14,747 --> 00:10:17,248 Now for those of you who don't know me, 226 00:10:17,283 --> 00:10:19,351 let me explain to you what that means. 227 00:10:19,385 --> 00:10:22,120 It means I won't be assaulting your ears 228 00:10:22,154 --> 00:10:24,089 with any more Christmas music. 229 00:10:24,123 --> 00:10:25,323 "Assault"? 230 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:29,894 Because frankly, you hear enough of that stuff, at the mall, 231 00:10:29,929 --> 00:10:32,864 at the post office, at the dentist's office. 232 00:10:32,898 --> 00:10:36,334 Heck, the assault starts the day after Halloween. 233 00:10:36,369 --> 00:10:39,671 Well I'm happy to say, it stops with me. 234 00:10:39,705 --> 00:10:42,507 I won't be playing on The Twelfth Day of Christmas 235 00:10:42,541 --> 00:10:44,609 or any of the rest of that junk, 236 00:10:44,644 --> 00:10:48,179 however, there will be some awesome drummers drumming 237 00:10:48,214 --> 00:10:50,015 right after these messages. 238 00:10:50,049 --> 00:10:53,451 Once again, I'm Mitch O'Grady fresh from the West Coast, 239 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:55,353 and happy to be here in Harrison, 240 00:10:55,388 --> 00:10:59,557 this is "Good Morning With Mitch", we'll be right back. 241 00:11:05,264 --> 00:11:07,799 "Good morning with Grinch." 242 00:11:09,435 --> 00:11:10,869 Mitch O'Grady? 243 00:11:29,121 --> 00:11:30,722 The Mitch O'Grady? 244 00:11:30,756 --> 00:11:31,656 Mhm. 245 00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:33,024 Are you sure it's him? 246 00:11:33,059 --> 00:11:36,861 I didn't believe it either, but I checked WCNQ's website. 247 00:11:36,896 --> 00:11:38,196 It's him. 248 00:11:38,230 --> 00:11:39,264 Wow. 249 00:11:39,932 --> 00:11:41,066 How do you feel? 250 00:11:42,034 --> 00:11:43,835 It made me feel... 251 00:11:43,869 --> 00:11:44,536 Happy? 252 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:45,637 No. 253 00:11:45,671 --> 00:11:46,371 Oh. 254 00:11:46,405 --> 00:11:47,338 Shock? 255 00:11:48,607 --> 00:11:52,210 I never wanted to see anybody so much when I went back to school. 256 00:11:52,244 --> 00:11:53,678 And now if he's here, 257 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:57,615 I don't know if I want to see him or not. 258 00:11:57,650 --> 00:11:58,616 Why not? 259 00:11:58,651 --> 00:12:00,552 This is your chance to find out what happened. 260 00:12:00,586 --> 00:12:01,986 You should call in. 261 00:12:02,021 --> 00:12:03,254 Make a request. 262 00:12:03,289 --> 00:12:06,524 Oh he does not wanna play what I want to hear this time of year. 263 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:08,059 He banned Christmas music. 264 00:12:08,094 --> 00:12:09,227 Woah?! 265 00:12:09,261 --> 00:12:13,565 Oh yeah, this coming from Mr. Christmas. 266 00:12:13,599 --> 00:12:15,900 I don't know, you know, it's in the past. 267 00:12:15,935 --> 00:12:18,603 People change. 268 00:12:18,637 --> 00:12:20,839 Look I'm a different person now. 269 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:22,240 Oh I'm not buying that. 270 00:12:24,143 --> 00:12:25,376 He's here! 271 00:12:25,411 --> 00:12:26,344 Who? 272 00:12:26,378 --> 00:12:27,345 Mitch! 273 00:12:27,379 --> 00:12:28,012 What? 274 00:12:28,047 --> 00:12:29,114 Where? 275 00:12:30,349 --> 00:12:32,150 Is that him? 276 00:12:32,184 --> 00:12:34,819 Wow he is really cute. 277 00:12:36,021 --> 00:12:37,021 Mitch! 278 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:38,289 No, no, no. 279 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:40,391 Hey, Mitch, come here. 280 00:12:40,426 --> 00:12:41,192 Oh my god. 281 00:12:41,227 --> 00:12:42,460 Over here! 282 00:12:45,131 --> 00:12:46,831 Remind me to kill you later. 283 00:12:48,934 --> 00:12:49,501 Hi. 284 00:12:49,535 --> 00:12:50,835 Hey. 285 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:52,003 Have we met? 286 00:12:54,173 --> 00:12:55,607 But we've met right? 287 00:12:55,641 --> 00:12:56,808 Yeah. 288 00:12:56,842 --> 00:12:58,276 This is Maggie. 289 00:12:58,310 --> 00:13:00,378 You guys had a Christmas adventure together. 290 00:13:00,412 --> 00:13:03,248 Yeah that's right ah, Maggie, Chalke? 291 00:13:03,282 --> 00:13:04,682 Yeah. 292 00:13:04,717 --> 00:13:05,817 Hi. 293 00:13:05,851 --> 00:13:09,320 I'm her sister, Grace, and ah god, look at the time! 294 00:13:09,355 --> 00:13:10,522 I gotta go. 295 00:13:10,556 --> 00:13:11,523 You should stay! 296 00:13:11,557 --> 00:13:12,824 You can take my seat. 297 00:13:12,858 --> 00:13:14,159 No, Grace... 298 00:13:14,193 --> 00:13:15,560 Wow, Maggie. 299 00:13:15,594 --> 00:13:16,694 You look great. 300 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:19,130 So do you. 301 00:13:21,233 --> 00:13:22,867 I'll see you later. 302 00:13:22,902 --> 00:13:24,302 Mmmhmm. 303 00:13:24,336 --> 00:13:25,804 It was really nice meeting you! 304 00:13:25,838 --> 00:13:27,639 You, too, yeah. 305 00:13:27,673 --> 00:13:28,406 Bye. 306 00:13:28,440 --> 00:13:29,440 Bye. 307 00:13:31,410 --> 00:13:33,011 Mitch: So you're back here now? 308 00:13:33,045 --> 00:13:36,514 Yeah, I moved back after college to write for the Gazette. 309 00:13:36,549 --> 00:13:38,016 Oh, you're working for a newspaper. 310 00:13:38,050 --> 00:13:39,184 That's great. 311 00:13:39,218 --> 00:13:41,352 I mean, The Harrison Gazette isn't exactly 312 00:13:41,387 --> 00:13:46,090 the New York Times, but, you gotta start somewhere, right? 313 00:13:46,125 --> 00:13:47,859 Yeah. 314 00:13:47,893 --> 00:13:49,894 My problem is I'm still where I started. 315 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:52,463 And where do you wanna to go? 316 00:13:52,498 --> 00:13:54,199 Oh gosh. 317 00:13:54,233 --> 00:13:56,734 Anywhere to advance my career and get ahead. 318 00:13:56,769 --> 00:14:02,173 Ah Chicago, Boston, New York, L.A.? 319 00:14:02,208 --> 00:14:04,909 I've been there, that's definitely where you want to be. 320 00:14:04,944 --> 00:14:05,944 Hmm. 321 00:14:06,412 --> 00:14:09,280 So how did you end up in Harrison? 322 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:11,349 I'm sorry. 323 00:14:11,383 --> 00:14:12,350 That came out wrong. 324 00:14:12,384 --> 00:14:14,352 No, no, no, no it's fine, it's fine. 325 00:14:14,386 --> 00:14:20,024 Um, well, things were good I was doing my show 326 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:22,760 "Good Morning With Mitch" in Duluth. 327 00:14:22,795 --> 00:14:23,728 In Boulder. 328 00:14:23,762 --> 00:14:24,896 Then Dallas. 329 00:14:24,930 --> 00:14:25,997 And then finally L.A. 330 00:14:26,031 --> 00:14:27,398 the big one. 331 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:29,200 And then Harrison? 332 00:14:29,235 --> 00:14:32,003 Yeah well, nobody told me that career paths 333 00:14:32,037 --> 00:14:34,372 can also go in this direction. 334 00:14:34,406 --> 00:14:35,773 So I was in L.A. 335 00:14:35,808 --> 00:14:38,610 and I was on fire everything was great 336 00:14:38,644 --> 00:14:41,613 and then our station got bought out by this big company 337 00:14:41,647 --> 00:14:43,581 and they changed the format to all news 338 00:14:43,616 --> 00:14:45,850 and fired all the music jocks, it's happening everywhere. 339 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:48,353 I know, some big company just bought my paper. 340 00:14:48,387 --> 00:14:49,354 Really? 341 00:14:50,489 --> 00:14:52,857 Well I hope it works out better for you then it did me. 342 00:14:52,892 --> 00:14:56,227 Anyway ah, I got some job offers, some late night stuff 343 00:14:56,262 --> 00:14:58,029 but it's not really my thing right, 344 00:14:58,063 --> 00:15:00,932 I'm "Good Morning With Mitch," 345 00:15:00,966 --> 00:15:03,201 so when the morning guy here left... 346 00:15:03,235 --> 00:15:04,235 Mac. 347 00:15:04,270 --> 00:15:05,003 Yeah. 348 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:06,804 Yeah Mac was here a long time. 349 00:15:07,606 --> 00:15:09,007 I liked him. 350 00:15:09,041 --> 00:15:14,012 Mac is good, that's why he's in Atlanta now and I'm here trying 351 00:15:14,046 --> 00:15:16,714 to make my career path go in this direction again. 352 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,518 Well you came at the right time. 353 00:15:21,820 --> 00:15:23,888 Harrison is beautiful at Christmas. 354 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:27,225 Yeah, you know, I'm not really much 355 00:15:27,259 --> 00:15:29,560 of a Christmas person these days. 356 00:15:29,595 --> 00:15:31,229 I heard that on the radio. 357 00:15:32,731 --> 00:15:34,265 What's going on? 358 00:15:34,300 --> 00:15:35,199 You loved Christmas. 359 00:15:36,969 --> 00:15:40,305 You said your mom covered the entire house in tinsel. 360 00:15:40,339 --> 00:15:43,875 Yeah, I don't know. 361 00:15:43,909 --> 00:15:45,143 Things change. 362 00:15:50,983 --> 00:15:52,650 Anyway I ah, I should go. 363 00:15:52,685 --> 00:15:54,986 But ah it was great seeing you again. 364 00:15:55,020 --> 00:15:57,555 Yeah, ah it was good to see you too Mitch. 365 00:15:57,589 --> 00:16:00,425 And ah you know maybe I'll see you around. 366 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:01,693 Mitch O'Grady? 367 00:16:01,727 --> 00:16:03,261 Yeah. 368 00:16:03,295 --> 00:16:05,697 You're the new radio guy. 369 00:16:05,731 --> 00:16:07,765 I thought that was your voice. 370 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:08,499 Hi. 371 00:16:08,534 --> 00:16:10,001 I'm Brianna Parker. 372 00:16:10,035 --> 00:16:12,170 I own the yoga studio here in town. 373 00:16:12,204 --> 00:16:14,038 Hi, nice to meet you. 374 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:16,174 Welcome to Harrison. 375 00:16:17,843 --> 00:16:19,177 Thanks. 376 00:16:19,211 --> 00:16:22,280 That's a, that's quite a greeting you have there. 377 00:16:22,314 --> 00:16:24,682 Oh, we're a friendly town. 378 00:16:24,917 --> 00:16:26,017 Not that friendly. 379 00:16:27,920 --> 00:16:30,521 Ah so, the morning guy is usually quite 380 00:16:30,556 --> 00:16:32,023 the celebrity in these parts. 381 00:16:32,057 --> 00:16:35,126 But I mean you, from Los Angeles, here? 382 00:16:35,160 --> 00:16:36,928 It's so exciting. 383 00:16:36,962 --> 00:16:38,663 Well, thank you. 384 00:16:38,697 --> 00:16:40,665 You know you and your friend should take 385 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:42,133 a free introductory class. 386 00:16:42,167 --> 00:16:43,801 Oh, thanks, but I'm not... 387 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:46,104 Oh that's okay then just Mitch. 388 00:16:46,138 --> 00:16:49,273 You know, I'm not really much of a yoga person. 389 00:16:49,308 --> 00:16:53,111 Everyone says that at first, but ah once I get my hands on you, 390 00:16:53,145 --> 00:16:54,312 you'll be a believer. 391 00:16:55,581 --> 00:16:56,748 Sure. 392 00:16:56,782 --> 00:16:59,350 Anyway, um I'm just gonna go grab a coffee 393 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:00,985 and then I'm off to teach. 394 00:17:01,020 --> 00:17:02,353 See you again, I hope. 395 00:17:02,388 --> 00:17:03,254 Sure. 396 00:17:03,288 --> 00:17:04,555 Here's my card. 397 00:17:05,424 --> 00:17:06,924 Thank you. 398 00:17:10,429 --> 00:17:11,662 See? 399 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:14,832 Your first Harrison Christmas miracle. 400 00:17:14,867 --> 00:17:16,367 Free yoga. 401 00:17:16,702 --> 00:17:18,403 I don't believe in Christmas miracles. 402 00:17:20,906 --> 00:17:22,373 I'll see you around. 403 00:17:22,408 --> 00:17:24,208 Sounds good. 404 00:17:35,721 --> 00:17:38,956 So, what happened with Mitch? 405 00:17:38,991 --> 00:17:41,526 Was it amazing to see him again? 406 00:17:42,461 --> 00:17:45,196 It was, interesting. 407 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:48,066 That's it? 408 00:17:49,301 --> 00:17:52,303 You didn't ask him why he disappeared back in college? 409 00:17:52,337 --> 00:17:53,738 No. 410 00:17:53,772 --> 00:17:55,540 He's definitely not the same guy, though. 411 00:17:56,675 --> 00:17:59,677 Honestly, he loved Christmas so much. 412 00:17:59,711 --> 00:18:00,711 I don't get it. 413 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:02,046 How do you lose that? 414 00:18:03,549 --> 00:18:04,916 I can't imagine. 415 00:18:04,950 --> 00:18:06,551 That's really sad. 416 00:18:06,585 --> 00:18:08,252 Yeah, it is. 417 00:18:11,990 --> 00:18:14,659 I wish there was something I could do for him. 418 00:18:19,164 --> 00:18:21,132 I got it! 419 00:18:22,701 --> 00:18:26,404 ♪ Who put mistletoe on the tree? ♪ 420 00:18:26,438 --> 00:18:28,840 ♪ Santa baby got a gift for me ♪ 421 00:18:28,874 --> 00:18:31,609 ♪ Got a long way to go on his sleigh, ♪ 422 00:18:31,643 --> 00:18:34,645 ♪ but he's comin' tonight ♪ 423 00:18:36,448 --> 00:18:39,684 ♪ The kids all know him wherever he goes ♪ 424 00:18:39,718 --> 00:18:43,554 ♪ With a big round belly and a bright red nose ♪ 425 00:18:43,589 --> 00:18:47,191 ♪ Got a lot of presents and away he goes ♪ 426 00:18:47,226 --> 00:18:49,360 Are we having construction paper for dinner? 427 00:18:49,394 --> 00:18:50,895 What? 428 00:18:50,929 --> 00:18:54,065 Oh right, dinner! 429 00:18:54,099 --> 00:18:56,734 I was supposed to be making us dinner. 430 00:18:56,768 --> 00:18:59,570 I'm so sorry, Grace, I completely forgot. 431 00:18:59,605 --> 00:19:01,539 I see that. 432 00:19:01,573 --> 00:19:03,474 What are you doing? 433 00:19:03,509 --> 00:19:06,477 I'm gonna be Mitch's Secret Santa. 434 00:19:06,512 --> 00:19:07,311 What? 435 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:08,813 Mhmm. 436 00:19:08,847 --> 00:19:12,049 He once gave me one of the most magical Christmas's of my life 437 00:19:12,084 --> 00:19:13,518 when I almost missed it. 438 00:19:13,552 --> 00:19:18,456 So I thought, that I would add a little magic to his Christmas. 439 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:19,924 Pay him back. 440 00:19:19,958 --> 00:19:21,325 Okay. 441 00:19:21,360 --> 00:19:22,894 Just a few small gifts. 442 00:19:23,929 --> 00:19:25,429 Seriously. 443 00:19:26,198 --> 00:19:30,067 It'll be inspired by the 12 days of Christmas. 444 00:19:30,102 --> 00:19:32,303 12 Secret Santa gifts. 445 00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:33,905 What kind of gifts? 446 00:19:33,939 --> 00:19:37,341 Okay well the first one I've got figured out. 447 00:19:37,376 --> 00:19:39,577 A snowman like the one we built. 448 00:19:40,312 --> 00:19:42,547 It was the first thing that we did together 449 00:19:42,581 --> 00:19:45,550 that made me forget I was missing Christmas at home. 450 00:19:45,918 --> 00:19:48,219 Don't you think he's gonna figure out it's you? 451 00:19:48,253 --> 00:19:51,022 I mean you're the only person in town that he knows. 452 00:19:51,056 --> 00:19:52,156 Oh yeah. 453 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:53,457 He may. 454 00:19:53,492 --> 00:19:56,694 You know, so what, it's still a nice thing to do. 455 00:19:56,728 --> 00:20:00,464 And it's a fun reminder of what Christmas was, 456 00:20:00,499 --> 00:20:03,401 is and still can be. 457 00:20:03,435 --> 00:20:07,538 And this is all just to pay him back right? 458 00:20:09,274 --> 00:20:11,475 Okay, come on was it nice to see him? 459 00:20:11,510 --> 00:20:12,643 Yes. 460 00:20:13,445 --> 00:20:15,513 Have I thought about him all these years? 461 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:17,215 Yes. 462 00:20:17,249 --> 00:20:19,951 Do I wanna know why he never came back to college? 463 00:20:19,985 --> 00:20:21,319 Yes. 464 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:24,322 Did the woman in the coffee shop who was flirting with him 465 00:20:24,356 --> 00:20:26,591 'cause he's on the radio bother me? 466 00:20:27,526 --> 00:20:28,292 Maybe a little. 467 00:20:28,327 --> 00:20:31,329 Oh, the truth comes out. 468 00:20:32,631 --> 00:20:36,133 Is it the right thing to do for the right reason? 469 00:20:37,336 --> 00:20:39,537 Yes. 470 00:20:47,112 --> 00:20:47,912 Come on in. 471 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:50,681 You wanted to see me, Alan? 472 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:51,782 Yes I did. 473 00:20:51,817 --> 00:20:53,618 Maggie Chalke, this is Ryan Gallagher. 474 00:20:53,652 --> 00:20:54,885 SVP of marketing at Writsbridge. 475 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:55,886 Nice to meet you. 476 00:20:55,921 --> 00:20:57,088 You as well. 477 00:20:57,122 --> 00:20:59,423 You know I was just telling Alan that we've done studies 478 00:20:59,458 --> 00:21:01,192 on what keeps people reading our papers. 479 00:21:01,226 --> 00:21:03,694 Personally I'd like to believe that it's for the news, 480 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:06,430 but in fact, it's for the human-interest stories. 481 00:21:06,465 --> 00:21:07,798 I'm not surprised. 482 00:21:07,833 --> 00:21:09,700 It's what I like to read first. 483 00:21:09,735 --> 00:21:12,703 And I've read your work, you're very good in that area. 484 00:21:12,738 --> 00:21:13,938 Thank you. 485 00:21:13,972 --> 00:21:15,973 And we think that if you can create a human-interest story 486 00:21:16,008 --> 00:21:17,975 this Christmas that really, you know, 487 00:21:18,010 --> 00:21:19,410 just captures the public's imagination, 488 00:21:19,444 --> 00:21:20,911 we promote it with social media, 489 00:21:20,946 --> 00:21:23,914 I think we'll be able to lock in a brand new readership 490 00:21:23,949 --> 00:21:24,682 for the Gazette. 491 00:21:24,716 --> 00:21:25,449 Create? 492 00:21:25,484 --> 00:21:27,118 Like make one up? 493 00:21:27,152 --> 00:21:28,419 I don't do that. 494 00:21:28,453 --> 00:21:30,321 We don't do that. 495 00:21:30,355 --> 00:21:32,590 We're not asking you to make anything up Maggie. 496 00:21:32,624 --> 00:21:33,724 Find one. 497 00:21:33,759 --> 00:21:36,260 Be more of a Wrightsbridge kind of reporter. 498 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:38,996 In that case, I will do my best. 499 00:21:39,031 --> 00:21:40,765 I would love to keep my job. 500 00:21:40,799 --> 00:21:43,301 We're gonna do our best to make sure that happens. 501 00:21:44,703 --> 00:21:46,003 You know what, Alan? 502 00:21:46,038 --> 00:21:47,772 I'd like you guys to join us 503 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:50,741 for the Wrightsbridge annual Christmas party. 504 00:21:50,776 --> 00:21:51,609 It's this weekend. 505 00:21:52,611 --> 00:21:53,911 Let's get to know each other better, shall we? 506 00:21:53,945 --> 00:21:55,680 We'd love that, Isn't that right, Maggie? 507 00:21:55,714 --> 00:21:57,181 You bet. 508 00:21:57,215 --> 00:21:58,449 Thank you, Mr. Gallagher. 509 00:22:00,686 --> 00:22:02,787 This is Mitch in the morning WCNQ, 510 00:22:02,821 --> 00:22:05,222 we'll be taking all your non-Christmas requests 511 00:22:05,257 --> 00:22:07,925 right after a word from our sponsors. 512 00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:10,094 What's up? 513 00:22:10,128 --> 00:22:16,300 Only a couple of weeks here, and you are already getting mail. 514 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:16,934 Mail? 515 00:22:16,968 --> 00:22:18,602 Really? 516 00:22:18,637 --> 00:22:19,904 Yeah, open it. 517 00:22:21,973 --> 00:22:23,441 Come on, come on. 518 00:22:35,620 --> 00:22:40,224 On the first day of Christmas, your Secret Santa gives to thee, 519 00:22:40,292 --> 00:22:44,061 Not of steel, nor straw, nor wood is he made. 520 00:22:44,096 --> 00:22:47,198 Build him now before he fades. 521 00:22:47,232 --> 00:22:50,835 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 522 00:22:53,071 --> 00:22:56,040 Somebody put a lot of time into making this. 523 00:22:57,109 --> 00:22:59,744 Why would somebody send me this? 524 00:22:59,778 --> 00:23:02,847 Obviously inspired by your upbeat and delightful demeanor. 525 00:23:03,949 --> 00:23:06,450 Or maybe they have too much time on their hands. 526 00:23:06,918 --> 00:23:08,219 Come on. 527 00:23:08,253 --> 00:23:10,921 Oh this is cute. 528 00:23:10,956 --> 00:23:13,791 Snowman eyes. 529 00:23:13,825 --> 00:23:15,960 Yeah, yeah it's really cute. 530 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:21,031 I'm back in twenty. 531 00:23:32,477 --> 00:23:34,545 Did he say anything about the first one? 532 00:23:34,579 --> 00:23:35,746 To me? 533 00:23:35,781 --> 00:23:36,347 No. 534 00:23:36,381 --> 00:23:37,515 On air? 535 00:23:37,549 --> 00:23:38,849 I haven't heard anything. 536 00:23:39,918 --> 00:23:42,853 You could just tell him how you feel. 537 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:45,589 I don't really know how I feel. 538 00:23:45,624 --> 00:23:46,390 Uh-huh. 539 00:23:50,629 --> 00:23:52,696 Okay, let's go. 540 00:23:52,731 --> 00:23:54,165 There's more stores I wanna hit. 541 00:24:00,605 --> 00:24:04,074 Looks like your Secret Santa isn't a one-trick pony. 542 00:24:06,178 --> 00:24:07,244 Really? 543 00:24:10,382 --> 00:24:12,683 Okay. 544 00:24:26,364 --> 00:24:30,568 On the second day of Christmas, your Secret Santa gives to thee. 545 00:24:30,602 --> 00:24:33,003 To lift your spirits all the way, 546 00:24:33,038 --> 00:24:37,374 take a ride in a horse drawn sleigh. 547 00:24:37,409 --> 00:24:39,643 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 548 00:24:39,678 --> 00:24:40,845 Okay. 549 00:24:40,879 --> 00:24:41,879 That's cute. 550 00:24:45,417 --> 00:24:47,918 She wants you to go on a carriage ride. 551 00:24:48,520 --> 00:24:50,254 How do you know it's a she? 552 00:24:50,288 --> 00:24:51,789 Of course it's a she. 553 00:24:51,823 --> 00:24:54,391 And she wants you to go build a snowman. 554 00:24:54,426 --> 00:24:55,893 that was the first one, right? 555 00:24:55,927 --> 00:24:57,294 Oh please. 556 00:24:57,329 --> 00:24:58,729 You should do it. 557 00:24:58,763 --> 00:25:00,598 We could do a remote 558 00:25:00,632 --> 00:25:02,366 and make it part of the show. 559 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:03,701 For Christmas. 560 00:25:03,735 --> 00:25:06,470 I'll bet she's sending you twelve of them, too. 561 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:08,572 Christmas is not my thing remember. 562 00:25:08,607 --> 00:25:10,574 Mitch, people would love this. 563 00:25:12,143 --> 00:25:16,247 I hired you because you were a big-time L.A. jock 564 00:25:16,281 --> 00:25:19,216 who connected with his audience. 565 00:25:19,251 --> 00:25:20,784 You need to do that here. 566 00:25:20,819 --> 00:25:22,419 And I will. 567 00:25:22,454 --> 00:25:26,423 Once Christmas is over, we'll do a New Year's thing, alright. 568 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:30,728 We're not waiting until New Year's. 569 00:25:33,765 --> 00:25:36,400 Hi could you get me the Harrison Gazette. 570 00:25:36,434 --> 00:25:38,736 Thanks. 571 00:25:38,770 --> 00:25:41,071 Alan Kramer's office, please. 572 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:51,315 Mitch: Oh yeah reliving caller Sabrina's senior prom 573 00:25:51,349 --> 00:25:52,216 with that one. 574 00:25:52,250 --> 00:25:53,617 This is "Good Morning With Mitch." 575 00:25:53,652 --> 00:25:54,919 We're taking requests. 576 00:25:54,953 --> 00:25:56,820 Caller 19, you're on the air. 577 00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:58,389 Hi, this is Dawn from Harrison. 578 00:25:58,423 --> 00:26:00,624 I was gonna put my request on the website, 579 00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:02,126 but then I had to call. 580 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,428 Because you were missing my cheerful, upbeat, 581 00:26:04,462 --> 00:26:05,930 demeanor weren't you? 582 00:26:05,964 --> 00:26:08,432 No, I just wondered if you had any idea 583 00:26:08,466 --> 00:26:09,867 who your Secret Santa is. 584 00:26:11,570 --> 00:26:13,604 Mitch: H-how'd you know about that? 585 00:26:13,638 --> 00:26:14,872 It's on the website. 586 00:26:14,906 --> 00:26:15,806 It is? 587 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:17,041 Don't you want to know? 588 00:26:17,075 --> 00:26:18,642 I'd want to know. 589 00:26:18,677 --> 00:26:20,711 Do you have a request, Dawn? 590 00:26:26,217 --> 00:26:29,053 They put my Secret Santa gifts on the website! 591 00:26:29,588 --> 00:26:31,989 You put my Secret Santa stuff on the website?! 592 00:26:32,023 --> 00:26:33,123 Why? 593 00:26:33,158 --> 00:26:36,460 Because I'm the program director here and call me crazy, 594 00:26:36,494 --> 00:26:39,196 I would actually like people to listen to your show. 595 00:26:39,230 --> 00:26:41,832 But that's my own personal property. 596 00:26:41,866 --> 00:26:44,668 Mmm, technically speaking, once you threw it 597 00:26:44,703 --> 00:26:48,806 into a company trash can, it became company property. 598 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:50,908 I saw that on Law and Order once. 599 00:26:50,942 --> 00:26:52,076 Really? 600 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:53,978 You're gonna pull that on me? 601 00:26:54,012 --> 00:26:56,647 Mitch, you didn't come with your own fan base. 602 00:26:56,681 --> 00:26:58,916 So we need to build you a new one. 603 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:01,485 I'm just kick-starting it a little bit. 604 00:27:02,554 --> 00:27:05,723 Look, I'm grateful, really I am, but I'd prefer not 605 00:27:05,757 --> 00:27:07,725 to talk about that stuff on the air. 606 00:27:07,759 --> 00:27:10,461 Sorry just finish your show and we'll talk about it later. 607 00:27:10,495 --> 00:27:12,496 I don't, so weird. 608 00:27:13,565 --> 00:27:16,333 This is Mitch and we're back taking your calls 609 00:27:16,368 --> 00:27:17,868 at the top of the hour. 610 00:27:20,572 --> 00:27:22,539 Maggie: You want me to do what? 611 00:27:22,574 --> 00:27:26,377 I want you to write a story about that new L.A. DJ. 612 00:27:26,411 --> 00:27:28,979 And work in the whole Secret Santa thing. 613 00:27:29,014 --> 00:27:30,514 It's human interest, right? 614 00:27:30,548 --> 00:27:31,382 Mitch? 615 00:27:31,416 --> 00:27:32,316 Yeah, Mitch O'Leary. 616 00:27:32,350 --> 00:27:33,017 O'Grady. 617 00:27:33,051 --> 00:27:33,751 Right. 618 00:27:35,186 --> 00:27:39,156 I know he's new, I'm just not really seeing... 619 00:27:39,190 --> 00:27:41,325 WCNQ is a bronze-level advertiser with us. 620 00:27:41,359 --> 00:27:44,061 Rita wants the press, and you're gonna give it to her. 621 00:27:44,095 --> 00:27:46,330 And you don't even have to "create" the story. 622 00:27:46,364 --> 00:27:48,265 But there's no story. 623 00:27:48,299 --> 00:27:50,868 It's just two Secret Santa gifts. 624 00:27:52,637 --> 00:27:53,704 What's the big deal? 625 00:27:53,738 --> 00:27:55,973 We do Secret Santa here every year. 626 00:27:56,007 --> 00:28:00,010 Look, this is a small town. 627 00:28:00,045 --> 00:28:02,246 You present this right, all the women in town 628 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:05,616 will be looking at each other wondering, "Is she the one?" 629 00:28:05,650 --> 00:28:06,750 That's what we want. 630 00:28:06,785 --> 00:28:08,585 Hey, it may even turn romantic 631 00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:10,554 when we finally find out who she is. 632 00:28:10,588 --> 00:28:11,722 Yes, but... 633 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:12,723 No buts. 634 00:28:12,757 --> 00:28:14,825 I already spoke to Ryan on the phone about this 635 00:28:14,859 --> 00:28:15,859 and he loves it. 636 00:28:17,028 --> 00:28:20,064 Shiny new morning DJ in town from the big city already 637 00:28:20,098 --> 00:28:22,499 has a Secret Santa for Christmas. 638 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:24,034 Hmm. 639 00:28:24,269 --> 00:28:26,236 Do I have to write it for you? 640 00:28:26,271 --> 00:28:27,071 No. 641 00:28:27,105 --> 00:28:29,573 No, no, no you don't. 642 00:28:31,042 --> 00:28:35,646 If you and Ryan want this, I will do my best. 643 00:28:35,680 --> 00:28:40,184 Maggie, I want you to knock this outta the park, alright? 644 00:28:40,218 --> 00:28:43,654 We need to impress Wrightsbridge, okay? 645 00:28:44,789 --> 00:28:46,824 Absolutely. 646 00:28:46,925 --> 00:28:48,692 So, now Alan wants you to write 647 00:28:48,727 --> 00:28:51,495 about your Secret Santa gifts as a story. 648 00:28:51,529 --> 00:28:54,164 Isn't that against some kinda code? 649 00:28:54,199 --> 00:28:55,933 If you mean that it profoundly jeopardizes 650 00:28:55,967 --> 00:28:58,802 my journalistic integrity, then yes. 651 00:28:58,837 --> 00:29:00,237 So you said no, right? 652 00:29:00,271 --> 00:29:01,505 How do I do that? 653 00:29:01,539 --> 00:29:04,508 If I don't write this story, I might not keep my job. 654 00:29:04,542 --> 00:29:06,343 Yeah but this was never about work. 655 00:29:06,377 --> 00:29:09,480 No, exactly, it was only about helping Mitch. 656 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:10,848 It still is. 657 00:29:12,217 --> 00:29:14,284 You're sending all 12 aren't you? 658 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:16,787 What could go wrong? 659 00:29:18,223 --> 00:29:19,556 ♪ Baby ♪ 660 00:29:20,558 --> 00:29:23,794 ♪ Cast your spell on me ♪ 661 00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:29,233 Way tooi Christmas-y so just see, 662 00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:31,335 you know I'll probably say no. 663 00:29:31,369 --> 00:29:34,671 And this one too, I can't stand that one. 664 00:29:34,706 --> 00:29:36,006 Hey! 665 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:37,775 Hey. 666 00:29:37,809 --> 00:29:39,009 Mitch: Ah, thanks. 667 00:29:40,678 --> 00:29:42,312 What are you doing here? 668 00:29:42,347 --> 00:29:46,350 My newspaper wants me to do a story on you. 669 00:29:46,384 --> 00:29:49,686 The shiny new big time DJ in the small town, 670 00:29:49,721 --> 00:29:53,991 and ah well some gifts that you got maybe. 671 00:29:56,327 --> 00:29:57,761 Ah I don't believe it. 672 00:29:59,364 --> 00:30:01,799 Ah, this is Rita's doing. 673 00:30:02,867 --> 00:30:05,969 Look no offense but I, I, I don't think so. 674 00:30:06,004 --> 00:30:07,905 She may have talked to my boss. 675 00:30:07,939 --> 00:30:11,742 Yeah I guess I could use the publicity, but really? 676 00:30:11,776 --> 00:30:13,877 Hey, it's your choice. 677 00:30:13,912 --> 00:30:16,146 I can't make you do it. 678 00:30:20,718 --> 00:30:24,121 Do you wanna get a coffee? 679 00:30:24,155 --> 00:30:26,456 Yeah, sure. 680 00:30:26,491 --> 00:30:27,491 I'll get my coat. 681 00:30:29,961 --> 00:30:31,361 Thank you. 682 00:30:31,396 --> 00:30:33,630 Do you think the wires would pick it up? 683 00:30:33,665 --> 00:30:35,465 I didn't think you were interested. 684 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:38,101 Humor me. 685 00:30:38,136 --> 00:30:39,603 I doubt it. 686 00:30:39,637 --> 00:30:43,540 Nothing personal, but it's a small regional story. 687 00:30:44,075 --> 00:30:47,878 Still, there's no such thing as bad publicity, right? 688 00:30:47,912 --> 00:30:50,247 Of course there is. 689 00:30:50,281 --> 00:30:53,784 It's just that, part of a DJ's value to a station 690 00:30:53,818 --> 00:30:57,187 is their brand awareness in the marketplace. 691 00:30:57,288 --> 00:30:58,789 I'm thinking I need to build 692 00:30:58,823 --> 00:31:00,591 the "Good Morning With Mitch" brand here, 693 00:31:00,625 --> 00:31:02,226 like I did everywhere else. 694 00:31:02,260 --> 00:31:04,228 Plus it might be good for me. 695 00:31:04,262 --> 00:31:06,496 Well, yes... 696 00:31:06,531 --> 00:31:09,266 I mean if there are already people commenting on 697 00:31:09,300 --> 00:31:12,102 the station's website after just these first two things 698 00:31:12,136 --> 00:31:15,906 then who am I to stand in the way of a good story? 699 00:31:15,940 --> 00:31:17,107 Maybe Rita's right. 700 00:31:17,141 --> 00:31:20,711 Maybe I should just do what this Secret Santa wants. 701 00:31:20,745 --> 00:31:22,079 You can write it. 702 00:31:22,113 --> 00:31:23,347 The first thing was what? 703 00:31:23,381 --> 00:31:26,216 Build a snowman I mean that's that's pretty simple. 704 00:31:31,589 --> 00:31:33,190 Let's do it. 705 00:31:42,934 --> 00:31:44,534 I can't believe I'm doing this. 706 00:31:44,569 --> 00:31:46,470 It was your idea. 707 00:31:46,504 --> 00:31:47,671 Yeah, yeah. 708 00:31:47,705 --> 00:31:50,574 Actually, would you like to do the honors? 709 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:53,977 No, I'm a journalist. 710 00:31:54,012 --> 00:31:56,780 I'm not supposed to be part of the story. 711 00:31:56,814 --> 00:31:57,714 Really? 712 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:58,715 Yeah. 713 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:01,785 What about helping out a friend? 714 00:32:04,389 --> 00:32:05,389 It's really pretty simple, 715 00:32:05,423 --> 00:32:07,491 you just put them right there and there. 716 00:32:07,525 --> 00:32:08,625 Okay. 717 00:32:12,063 --> 00:32:13,096 And there he is. 718 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:15,265 There he is. 719 00:32:15,300 --> 00:32:17,367 Okay stay right there. 720 00:32:17,402 --> 00:32:18,402 No, no, no, no. 721 00:32:18,436 --> 00:32:20,837 You have to be in the picture too. 722 00:32:20,872 --> 00:32:26,910 Oh well I have to document your creation for the story so. 723 00:32:26,945 --> 00:32:28,578 We'll take a selfie. 724 00:32:30,081 --> 00:32:30,881 Come on. 725 00:32:33,584 --> 00:32:34,384 Are you ready? 726 00:32:34,419 --> 00:32:35,585 Yep. 727 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:36,687 Here we go. 728 00:32:39,724 --> 00:32:40,390 Nice. 729 00:32:40,425 --> 00:32:41,391 I got it. 730 00:32:41,426 --> 00:32:43,493 One more, me and you. 731 00:32:48,700 --> 00:32:49,866 You got it? 732 00:32:52,770 --> 00:32:53,603 That's pretty good. 733 00:32:53,638 --> 00:32:54,438 Yeah. 734 00:32:59,744 --> 00:33:00,744 Shall we go? 735 00:33:01,980 --> 00:33:02,913 Yeah. 736 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:09,152 How interested are you in finding out the identity 737 00:33:09,187 --> 00:33:11,321 of your Secret Santa? 738 00:33:11,356 --> 00:33:12,422 I'm not really. 739 00:33:12,457 --> 00:33:15,192 I mean I kinda feel bad for this woman to be honest. 740 00:33:15,226 --> 00:33:16,960 Rita's pretty sure it's a woman. 741 00:33:16,995 --> 00:33:17,627 Oh yeah. 742 00:33:17,662 --> 00:33:19,129 I think it's a woman too. 743 00:33:19,163 --> 00:33:21,365 I mean here she is putting all this time 744 00:33:21,399 --> 00:33:24,067 and effort into these really wonderful gifts 745 00:33:24,102 --> 00:33:28,238 and all I'm doing is just using them to promote my show. 746 00:33:28,906 --> 00:33:32,342 Well at least you're thinking about her feelings. 747 00:33:32,377 --> 00:33:34,211 Yeah. 748 00:33:34,245 --> 00:33:37,514 I mean who knows, she could turn out to be my soul mate. 749 00:33:38,950 --> 00:33:42,019 Do you believe in soul mates? 750 00:33:42,053 --> 00:33:44,054 Why not? 751 00:33:44,088 --> 00:33:44,955 Don't you? 752 00:33:46,758 --> 00:33:49,693 I believe that anything can happen at Christmas time. 753 00:33:53,331 --> 00:33:54,131 Yeah. 754 00:33:55,633 --> 00:33:57,434 That's the problem, isn't it? 755 00:34:07,945 --> 00:34:09,312 Tomorrow's edition. 756 00:34:11,182 --> 00:34:13,116 Your article looks good. 757 00:34:13,951 --> 00:34:15,619 Need more pictures. 758 00:34:15,653 --> 00:34:17,921 Alan said the same thing. 759 00:34:17,955 --> 00:34:20,891 He and Ryan wanna make it a series through Christmas. 760 00:34:21,926 --> 00:34:23,860 You should be happy. 761 00:34:23,895 --> 00:34:26,596 Looks like you'll be keeping your job after all. 762 00:34:36,107 --> 00:34:38,341 Grace: Oh yeah, what could go wrong? 763 00:34:38,376 --> 00:34:40,544 I don't know what to do. 764 00:34:40,578 --> 00:34:42,179 Well you can't turn them down. 765 00:34:42,213 --> 00:34:44,014 No, it has been strongly hinted 766 00:34:44,048 --> 00:34:46,349 that I would lose my job if I did. 767 00:34:46,384 --> 00:34:49,052 Then tell the truth. 768 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:51,121 Then I would lose my job for sure. 769 00:34:52,290 --> 00:34:53,557 Stop sending gifts? 770 00:34:53,591 --> 00:34:55,292 Well then I wouldn't be able to... 771 00:34:55,326 --> 00:34:57,227 Don't say it. 772 00:34:57,261 --> 00:34:59,763 You have feelings for him again, don't you? 773 00:35:00,431 --> 00:35:02,399 You don't have to answer that. 774 00:35:02,433 --> 00:35:06,770 "His deep resonating voice pours out of the radio, 775 00:35:06,804 --> 00:35:08,538 welcoming you to his world." 776 00:35:08,573 --> 00:35:09,639 That's true. 777 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:10,974 He has a terrific voice. 778 00:35:11,008 --> 00:35:12,642 Uh-huh. 779 00:35:12,677 --> 00:35:14,578 "And though he doesn't know the identity 780 00:35:14,612 --> 00:35:17,447 of his Secret Santa, the handsome DJ 781 00:35:17,482 --> 00:35:21,118 is ready to jump in the snow and fulfill her request." 782 00:35:21,152 --> 00:35:22,853 He is handsome. 783 00:35:22,887 --> 00:35:24,488 That is just good reporting. 784 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,158 Well, you can't argue with that. 785 00:35:30,194 --> 00:35:33,430 Okay so Santa Claus he's got those elves is he paying them, 786 00:35:33,464 --> 00:35:36,066 do they have some sort of a minimum wage? 787 00:35:36,100 --> 00:35:40,804 The reindeer I mean these poor guys are flying around 788 00:35:40,838 --> 00:35:44,908 the planet carrying him and the man is not exactly svelte. 789 00:35:47,178 --> 00:35:50,313 You have two dozen new fan letters today. 790 00:35:50,348 --> 00:35:51,181 Really? 791 00:35:51,215 --> 00:35:53,150 Count 'em. 792 00:35:53,184 --> 00:35:56,653 Rita I gotta ask you and don't get offended but, is it you? 793 00:35:56,687 --> 00:35:58,155 Are you sending me these gifts? 794 00:35:58,189 --> 00:36:01,424 It is brilliant and I wish that I could take credit for it 795 00:36:01,459 --> 00:36:03,960 but no, I am not your Secret Santa. 796 00:36:03,995 --> 00:36:05,896 Well I just I had to ask 797 00:36:05,930 --> 00:36:07,931 because you're using them very effectively. 798 00:36:07,965 --> 00:36:11,368 Well it's my job and it's working. 799 00:36:11,402 --> 00:36:14,771 It's like its Christmas in here all of a sudden. 800 00:36:14,805 --> 00:36:17,374 And actually it is Christmas in here 801 00:36:17,408 --> 00:36:20,477 so maybe you could start playing some Christmas music. 802 00:36:20,511 --> 00:36:22,946 Enough with the Grinch stuff already. 803 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:24,915 Fine. 804 00:36:25,283 --> 00:36:27,350 So, a carriage ride. 805 00:36:27,385 --> 00:36:29,853 There is one guy in town who rents a horse 806 00:36:29,887 --> 00:36:31,755 and carriage ride in the park. 807 00:36:31,789 --> 00:36:34,824 Last time I was around a horse was at camp. 808 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:36,193 And the horse hated me. 809 00:36:36,227 --> 00:36:37,961 What do you mean he hated you? 810 00:36:37,995 --> 00:36:40,230 He tried to bit me every chance he could. 811 00:36:40,264 --> 00:36:42,032 And just me, nobody else. 812 00:36:42,066 --> 00:36:47,237 Well I'm sure it's not the same horse, but I will protect you. 813 00:36:47,271 --> 00:36:47,737 Promise? 814 00:36:47,772 --> 00:36:48,905 Mhm. 815 00:36:48,940 --> 00:36:53,310 So I think I've figured out who the "Secret Santa" is. 816 00:36:53,344 --> 00:36:54,544 Who? 817 00:36:54,579 --> 00:36:56,980 Well technically it could be anyone in town even you right, 818 00:36:57,014 --> 00:36:58,715 but that would be crazy. 819 00:36:58,749 --> 00:37:00,116 Right. 820 00:37:00,151 --> 00:37:02,485 It's Brianna, the yoga instructor. 821 00:37:02,520 --> 00:37:04,487 She hinted at it on the stations website. 822 00:37:04,522 --> 00:37:05,622 What did she say? 823 00:37:05,656 --> 00:37:06,723 Just hints you know, 824 00:37:06,757 --> 00:37:09,192 "If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore," 825 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:09,960 that kinda thing. 826 00:37:09,994 --> 00:37:10,694 Huh. 827 00:37:10,728 --> 00:37:12,062 She really said that? 828 00:37:12,096 --> 00:37:14,764 Anyway there's only one way to find out. 829 00:37:17,835 --> 00:37:19,569 Brianna, hey it's Mitch. 830 00:37:20,638 --> 00:37:25,242 No, no yoga, but are you free tomorrow? 831 00:37:25,276 --> 00:37:28,511 Well I'm wondering if you'd like to take a carriage ride with me. 832 00:37:37,855 --> 00:37:38,822 Thank you for coming. 833 00:37:38,856 --> 00:37:40,991 Thank you. 834 00:37:41,025 --> 00:37:42,659 Wow. 835 00:37:42,693 --> 00:37:43,960 Sorry we're late. 836 00:37:43,995 --> 00:37:45,195 Brianna: You weren't kidding. 837 00:37:45,229 --> 00:37:46,162 Nope. 838 00:37:46,197 --> 00:37:48,098 This is so lovely. 839 00:37:48,132 --> 00:37:49,833 I'm just so honored that you wanted 840 00:37:49,867 --> 00:37:51,968 to share this with me Mitch. 841 00:37:52,336 --> 00:37:53,536 Sure. 842 00:37:53,571 --> 00:37:56,106 Hey, Brianna, do you mind if I talk to Mitch for a second? 843 00:37:56,140 --> 00:37:57,974 Ah no. 844 00:37:59,977 --> 00:38:03,847 So did you know that all of your adoring fans would be here? 845 00:38:03,881 --> 00:38:05,615 Um no, well Rita did say something 846 00:38:05,650 --> 00:38:07,584 about putting it on the website but ah. 847 00:38:07,618 --> 00:38:09,452 Well you are "Good Morning With Mitch." 848 00:38:09,487 --> 00:38:10,587 Mitch: Yeah, yeah. 849 00:38:10,621 --> 00:38:12,656 The small time big time radio jock. 850 00:38:12,690 --> 00:38:15,892 I mean I used to get pretty decent crowds at events in L.A. 851 00:38:15,926 --> 00:38:17,260 but it's a start. 852 00:38:17,295 --> 00:38:19,562 Oh and the ratings are up so that's good. 853 00:38:19,597 --> 00:38:20,063 That's great. 854 00:38:20,097 --> 00:38:21,064 Yeah. 855 00:38:21,098 --> 00:38:24,501 Um okay well how bout we start with some photos. 856 00:38:24,535 --> 00:38:25,435 Sure. 857 00:38:25,469 --> 00:38:26,503 Okay. 858 00:38:26,537 --> 00:38:28,471 Brie, we're gonna do some photos for the story. 859 00:38:28,506 --> 00:38:29,706 Oh sure. 860 00:38:29,740 --> 00:38:30,607 Happy to. 861 00:38:30,641 --> 00:38:34,244 Such a cute little story to be a part of. 862 00:38:34,278 --> 00:38:38,315 And Maggie, you're gonna mention my studio, 863 00:38:38,349 --> 00:38:40,550 because that would be so great, really. 864 00:38:40,584 --> 00:38:42,952 I could give you some free lessons. 865 00:38:42,987 --> 00:38:45,021 Oh that wont be necessary. 866 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:47,757 Okay. 867 00:38:50,861 --> 00:38:54,264 You know we're actually gonna be going around 868 00:38:54,298 --> 00:39:00,070 the park a couple of times, it might be pretty time consuming 869 00:39:00,104 --> 00:39:02,872 are you sure you're up for this Brianna? 870 00:39:02,907 --> 00:39:04,908 Of course. 871 00:39:04,975 --> 00:39:06,076 Anything for Mitch. 872 00:39:08,379 --> 00:39:11,081 Okay. 873 00:39:11,115 --> 00:39:13,216 Grace: I cannot believe you did this. 874 00:39:13,250 --> 00:39:14,217 What? 875 00:39:14,251 --> 00:39:15,518 The picture caption. 876 00:39:15,553 --> 00:39:17,721 Of Mitch and Brianna. 877 00:39:17,755 --> 00:39:21,358 Mitch O'Grady with unidentified female. 878 00:39:21,392 --> 00:39:24,494 Oh I can't imagine how that happened. 879 00:39:24,528 --> 00:39:25,895 Hmm. 880 00:39:25,930 --> 00:39:28,598 Mitch wind in his hair and fallowing to the letter 881 00:39:28,632 --> 00:39:32,502 the request of his Secret Santa circled the park in a carriage. 882 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:37,073 Reminiscent of his days as a prominent Los Angles morning DJ, 883 00:39:37,108 --> 00:39:39,542 the assembled crowd cheered him on. 884 00:39:39,577 --> 00:39:41,678 Will these mysterious Christmas gifts 885 00:39:41,712 --> 00:39:44,681 and Harrisons indomitable Christmas spirit be enough 886 00:39:44,715 --> 00:39:45,982 to reawaken his? 887 00:39:46,016 --> 00:39:48,251 How could he think that it's Brianna? 888 00:39:48,285 --> 00:39:50,954 Because you haven't told him it's you. 889 00:39:50,988 --> 00:39:52,455 She doesn't seem like his type. 890 00:39:52,490 --> 00:39:54,023 Okay. 891 00:39:54,058 --> 00:39:56,426 You keep telling yourself that. 892 00:39:58,396 --> 00:39:59,662 Maggie! 893 00:39:59,697 --> 00:40:02,298 I just got off the phone with Ryan at Wrightsbridge. 894 00:40:02,333 --> 00:40:04,334 He loves the Secret Santa stories. 895 00:40:04,368 --> 00:40:04,834 Really? 896 00:40:04,869 --> 00:40:05,935 Yeah. 897 00:40:05,970 --> 00:40:08,338 And we're getting a lot of social media comments. 898 00:40:08,372 --> 00:40:09,172 Thanks. 899 00:40:09,206 --> 00:40:10,840 They're noticing at Wrightsbridge. 900 00:40:10,875 --> 00:40:12,342 Keep it up. 901 00:40:12,376 --> 00:40:14,444 Mitch: 20 percent chance of flurries this evening. 902 00:40:14,478 --> 00:40:16,112 Get the electric blankets out folks. 903 00:40:16,147 --> 00:40:17,080 Grab a coffee... 904 00:40:20,484 --> 00:40:23,086 And that is the weather in Harrison. 905 00:40:23,120 --> 00:40:25,588 Well look at that the phone lines are lighting up 906 00:40:25,623 --> 00:40:28,992 with 11 callers all who are wondering 907 00:40:29,026 --> 00:40:30,627 who my secret Santa is. 908 00:40:30,661 --> 00:40:32,929 But the mystery will have to wait until tomorrow 909 00:40:32,963 --> 00:40:34,898 because we are out of time. 910 00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:37,066 This has been "Good Morning With Mitch." 911 00:40:37,101 --> 00:40:40,937 I'm Mitch, good morning and good bye. 912 00:40:44,408 --> 00:40:45,909 Look at these comments. 913 00:40:45,943 --> 00:40:48,044 This is exactly what we needed. 914 00:40:48,078 --> 00:40:50,213 And there's another gift. 915 00:40:50,247 --> 00:40:51,915 Well, save it for tomorrow's show. 916 00:40:51,949 --> 00:40:54,150 I gotta meet Maggie in ten minutes. 917 00:40:55,486 --> 00:40:57,187 You're welcome. 918 00:41:00,891 --> 00:41:01,825 Hey. 919 00:41:01,859 --> 00:41:03,159 Hey! 920 00:41:03,194 --> 00:41:04,661 Thanks for meeting me. 921 00:41:04,695 --> 00:41:07,163 I wanted to spend some time with you that wasn't 922 00:41:07,198 --> 00:41:09,132 on the record if that's okay? 923 00:41:09,166 --> 00:41:10,467 Are you kidding it's great. 924 00:41:13,637 --> 00:41:15,405 So another gift came. 925 00:41:15,439 --> 00:41:16,673 Really? 926 00:41:16,707 --> 00:41:18,007 Did you look at it? 927 00:41:18,042 --> 00:41:21,277 No, I'm saving the unveiling for tomorrow's show. 928 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:25,081 Oh so you're saving it like a Christmas gift. 929 00:41:26,116 --> 00:41:28,284 You never give up, do you? 930 00:41:28,319 --> 00:41:29,519 Maggie: Not about Christmas. 931 00:41:29,553 --> 00:41:33,323 Well as far as I'm concerned Christmas is fine without me. 932 00:41:35,092 --> 00:41:35,792 Wow. 933 00:41:37,261 --> 00:41:39,295 Look at that. 934 00:41:39,997 --> 00:41:41,431 What, the bike? 935 00:41:41,465 --> 00:41:42,732 When I was a kid 936 00:41:42,766 --> 00:41:45,702 that was the only Christmas gift I ever wanted. 937 00:41:46,303 --> 00:41:47,770 Stay right there. 938 00:41:48,239 --> 00:41:50,206 What are you doing? 939 00:41:50,241 --> 00:41:52,008 Thanks, I'll bring it right back. 940 00:41:57,481 --> 00:41:59,949 How old were you when you had one? 941 00:41:59,984 --> 00:42:03,820 I-I never got one. 942 00:42:04,188 --> 00:42:05,188 I'm sorry. 943 00:42:05,222 --> 00:42:09,092 I mean, Mom tried, but, yeah... 944 00:42:09,126 --> 00:42:10,827 We don't always get what we want 945 00:42:10,861 --> 00:42:12,328 in life, do we? 946 00:42:14,965 --> 00:42:16,533 Come check it out. 947 00:42:20,938 --> 00:42:22,372 Okay. 948 00:42:27,077 --> 00:42:29,045 Look at that. 949 00:42:37,755 --> 00:42:40,256 It's just for me, not for the paper. 950 00:42:40,291 --> 00:42:41,291 It's okay. 951 00:42:43,327 --> 00:42:44,627 Hop on. 952 00:42:47,932 --> 00:42:49,198 Alright. 953 00:42:54,371 --> 00:42:55,338 Oh yeah. 954 00:43:03,180 --> 00:43:05,848 Folks, I've been getting some heat 955 00:43:05,883 --> 00:43:10,787 about not acknowledging Christmas on my show. 956 00:43:10,821 --> 00:43:12,789 Right now, that ends. 957 00:43:12,823 --> 00:43:17,026 Yesterday I was taken down memory lane by an old friend. 958 00:43:17,061 --> 00:43:20,763 Right to that one Christmas gift I always wanted as a kid 959 00:43:20,798 --> 00:43:22,365 but never got. 960 00:43:22,399 --> 00:43:26,169 So, in the spirit of Christmas, I'm gonna open up 961 00:43:26,203 --> 00:43:29,405 the phone lines so you can tell me what gift you always wanted 962 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:30,873 but never got. 963 00:43:31,909 --> 00:43:33,843 First up, we have Katelynn. 964 00:43:33,877 --> 00:43:36,746 Katelynn, give me your best shot. 965 00:43:36,780 --> 00:43:38,648 I never got to meet the D.J. 966 00:43:38,682 --> 00:43:42,085 who's been getting my Secret Santa gifts. 967 00:43:42,119 --> 00:43:43,286 Wow, this is... 968 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:45,555 This is quite a surprise. 969 00:43:45,589 --> 00:43:48,925 Thank you very much Katelynn, for coming forward. 970 00:43:48,959 --> 00:43:53,129 You know, I have one of the gifts you sent right here 971 00:43:53,163 --> 00:43:56,699 in my hands but before I open it, 972 00:43:56,734 --> 00:43:59,902 why don't you tell my listeners what it is. 973 00:43:59,937 --> 00:44:03,673 No no, that would, um, ruin the surprise. 974 00:44:03,707 --> 00:44:04,841 Mhm. 975 00:44:04,875 --> 00:44:07,510 The surprise is you calling in in the first place. 976 00:44:07,544 --> 00:44:11,347 Come on, tell us what amazing and special gift you've sent? 977 00:44:11,382 --> 00:44:12,782 Um, well you know. 978 00:44:12,816 --> 00:44:13,950 it's... 979 00:44:13,984 --> 00:44:15,451 Oh no, my boss is coming. 980 00:44:15,486 --> 00:44:16,953 I'll have to call you back. 981 00:44:16,987 --> 00:44:17,820 Mitch: Okay. 982 00:44:17,855 --> 00:44:19,122 I look forward to it. 983 00:44:19,156 --> 00:44:21,424 We're going to be taking more of your calls 984 00:44:21,458 --> 00:44:24,327 after a full half-hour of uninterrupted music. 985 00:44:24,361 --> 00:44:28,665 This is WCNQ - enjoy, Harrison. 986 00:44:29,867 --> 00:44:34,637 ♪ Don't forget about me this Christmas ♪ 987 00:44:34,672 --> 00:44:38,975 ♪ Whatever you do ♪ 988 00:44:39,009 --> 00:44:40,476 Hey. 989 00:44:40,511 --> 00:44:41,277 Hey. 990 00:44:41,311 --> 00:44:42,445 Did you hear that? 991 00:44:42,479 --> 00:44:43,346 Yeah. 992 00:44:43,380 --> 00:44:44,814 You handled that well. 993 00:44:44,848 --> 00:44:45,982 Thanks. 994 00:44:46,016 --> 00:44:48,885 So, did you look at your new gift yet? 995 00:44:48,919 --> 00:44:49,852 Nope, not yet. 996 00:44:49,887 --> 00:44:51,421 I'll get to it. 997 00:44:51,455 --> 00:44:53,890 Timing is everything. 998 00:44:55,159 --> 00:44:56,859 Yes, it is. 999 00:45:24,221 --> 00:45:25,688 Hey. 1000 00:45:25,723 --> 00:45:27,590 Hey! 1001 00:45:27,624 --> 00:45:29,425 What are you doing? 1002 00:45:29,460 --> 00:45:32,161 I just had dinner at the diner. 1003 00:45:32,196 --> 00:45:33,496 Ooh! 1004 00:45:33,530 --> 00:45:35,498 I shoulda warned you about that. 1005 00:45:36,633 --> 00:45:38,401 Yeah, I wish you had. 1006 00:45:38,435 --> 00:45:40,236 Where you coming from? 1007 00:45:40,270 --> 00:45:43,005 Oh, I was just out on a run. 1008 00:45:44,007 --> 00:45:45,341 Look at all these lights! 1009 00:45:47,711 --> 00:45:49,612 It's so beautiful. 1010 00:45:52,082 --> 00:45:55,118 Didn't you say way back when that your mom collected 1011 00:45:55,152 --> 00:45:57,019 Christmas star ornaments? 1012 00:45:58,522 --> 00:46:01,390 You should get one for her. 1013 00:46:03,560 --> 00:46:04,727 Maggie... 1014 00:46:06,497 --> 00:46:07,997 My mom died. 1015 00:46:08,732 --> 00:46:11,367 Oh, Mitch I'm... 1016 00:46:11,401 --> 00:46:13,035 I'm so sorry. 1017 00:46:13,070 --> 00:46:14,270 Yeah. 1018 00:46:14,304 --> 00:46:16,339 When did that happen? 1019 00:46:16,373 --> 00:46:20,376 Uh, that night that I dropped you off. 1020 00:46:22,780 --> 00:46:23,846 At Christmas? 1021 00:46:25,849 --> 00:46:27,817 That's why you didn't come back to school. 1022 00:46:30,621 --> 00:46:32,889 It's why I didn't do a lot of things. 1023 00:46:34,291 --> 00:46:35,057 She uh... 1024 00:46:35,092 --> 00:46:37,026 She was sick for a long time 1025 00:46:37,060 --> 00:46:40,930 but she didn't want to worry me. 1026 00:46:40,964 --> 00:46:44,333 So she kept it from me. 1027 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:48,070 No wonder you don't celebrate Christmas. 1028 00:46:48,505 --> 00:46:53,042 For my dad and I, the holiday doesn't mean very much. 1029 00:46:54,344 --> 00:46:57,046 Do you think that's what your mom would want? 1030 00:46:57,080 --> 00:46:59,816 Christmas was really her thing, 1031 00:46:59,850 --> 00:47:02,451 now that she's gone December twenty-fifth 1032 00:47:02,486 --> 00:47:03,920 is just another day. 1033 00:47:09,293 --> 00:47:13,196 Then why go through with the secret Santa? 1034 00:47:13,230 --> 00:47:14,997 It's good publicity. 1035 00:47:15,032 --> 00:47:18,501 I don't feel alone in it. 1036 00:47:18,535 --> 00:47:20,336 You mean all your listeners? 1037 00:47:20,370 --> 00:47:20,970 No. 1038 00:47:23,207 --> 00:47:25,007 You. 1039 00:47:28,645 --> 00:47:30,813 I should go. 1040 00:47:30,848 --> 00:47:33,282 Got an early morning, Good Morning with Mitch. 1041 00:47:33,317 --> 00:47:34,750 Right. 1042 00:47:34,785 --> 00:47:35,318 Good night. 1043 00:47:40,424 --> 00:47:42,625 Good night, Mitch. 1044 00:47:44,895 --> 00:47:50,766 ♪ Joyful this Christmas for everyone ♪ 1045 00:47:51,835 --> 00:47:54,237 Maggie, check your inbox. 1046 00:48:01,545 --> 00:48:03,846 You think it's too late to bring a date? 1047 00:48:03,881 --> 00:48:06,782 In my book it's never too late to bring a date. 1048 00:48:06,817 --> 00:48:09,452 Mitch: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, 1049 00:48:09,486 --> 00:48:13,422 the time has come to unveil the latest Secret Santa gift. 1050 00:48:13,457 --> 00:48:14,290 Hang on... 1051 00:48:14,324 --> 00:48:15,124 And Katelynn... 1052 00:48:15,158 --> 00:48:18,127 if you're listening, nice try. 1053 00:48:18,161 --> 00:48:18,928 Alright. 1054 00:48:18,962 --> 00:48:21,264 Let me describe it to you. 1055 00:48:21,298 --> 00:48:23,332 It's of Santa Claus. 1056 00:48:23,367 --> 00:48:26,402 He's got a big bag of toys and ruby red eyes. 1057 00:48:26,436 --> 00:48:28,104 Let's have a look inside. 1058 00:48:29,673 --> 00:48:31,974 Aww, look at that. 1059 00:48:32,009 --> 00:48:33,943 It's a lovely stocking. 1060 00:48:35,412 --> 00:48:37,146 Let's have a read. 1061 00:48:38,749 --> 00:48:40,249 On the third day of Christmas, 1062 00:48:40,284 --> 00:48:42,919 your Secret Santa gives to thee. 1063 00:48:42,953 --> 00:48:45,721 To complete your Christmas with childlike awe, 1064 00:48:45,756 --> 00:48:48,190 take a pic with Santa Claus. 1065 00:48:48,225 --> 00:48:54,096 Once a boy, but now a man, what you can't do, his magic can. 1066 00:48:54,131 --> 00:48:57,433 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 1067 00:48:57,467 --> 00:49:01,203 Now I'd love to know why my secret Santa is doing this 1068 00:49:01,238 --> 00:49:05,241 but hey, who am I to question a direct order? 1069 00:49:05,275 --> 00:49:10,279 So Santa, if you're listening, look out because here I come. 1070 00:49:13,583 --> 00:49:15,318 Looks like we're gonna go see Santa. 1071 00:49:15,352 --> 00:49:16,452 Yeah, yeah. 1072 00:49:18,322 --> 00:49:21,057 You know, it's a good question. 1073 00:49:21,091 --> 00:49:22,291 Why... 1074 00:49:22,326 --> 00:49:24,827 Why is she having him do these things? 1075 00:49:24,861 --> 00:49:26,963 What's motivating her? 1076 00:49:26,997 --> 00:49:28,464 Are you working that angle? 1077 00:49:28,498 --> 00:49:30,933 Maybe she likes... 1078 00:49:30,968 --> 00:49:34,270 his voice, and is trying to get his attention. 1079 00:49:34,304 --> 00:49:36,839 C'mon Maggie, be a reporter. 1080 00:49:36,873 --> 00:49:40,109 She could hang outside the station and do that. 1081 00:49:40,510 --> 00:49:43,980 I want you to find out who she is and why she's doing this. 1082 00:49:44,014 --> 00:49:45,214 And I want an exclusive. 1083 00:49:45,248 --> 00:49:48,250 And it's not too late to bring a date unless you want 1084 00:49:48,285 --> 00:49:50,019 to end up getting stuck with me. 1085 00:49:54,124 --> 00:49:55,391 Okay. 1086 00:49:57,561 --> 00:49:59,762 Maggie: Are you aflutter with excitement? 1087 00:49:59,796 --> 00:50:00,863 Not really. 1088 00:50:00,897 --> 00:50:02,565 This is a little weird. 1089 00:50:02,599 --> 00:50:03,199 Weird? 1090 00:50:03,233 --> 00:50:04,467 Yeah. 1091 00:50:04,501 --> 00:50:07,203 You know people do this to experience the season. 1092 00:50:07,237 --> 00:50:09,438 Yes, I know. 1093 00:50:10,574 --> 00:50:12,508 I can't help thinking though that... 1094 00:50:12,542 --> 00:50:14,143 What? 1095 00:50:14,177 --> 00:50:16,479 I think my mom would be a little disappointed 1096 00:50:16,513 --> 00:50:18,547 if she knew I was just... 1097 00:50:18,582 --> 00:50:20,616 Going through the motions? 1098 00:50:20,650 --> 00:50:23,052 Mitch: Yeah, something like that. 1099 00:50:24,021 --> 00:50:26,188 You could enjoy it for real? 1100 00:50:26,223 --> 00:50:28,958 Wow, you really go for the jugular, don't you? 1101 00:50:30,027 --> 00:50:32,294 How come you don't have a kid with you? 1102 00:50:34,331 --> 00:50:39,168 Uh, I don't need a kid because I'm immature all by myself. 1103 00:50:47,911 --> 00:50:50,746 Hey, Mitch are you doing anything tonight? 1104 00:50:51,081 --> 00:50:52,348 I'm supposed to see Brianna. 1105 00:50:52,382 --> 00:50:53,849 She keeps texting me, sorry. 1106 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:55,684 Oh, Brianna. 1107 00:50:55,719 --> 00:50:56,919 Yeah. 1108 00:50:56,953 --> 00:50:58,888 So you guys like... 1109 00:50:58,922 --> 00:51:00,189 hang out? 1110 00:51:00,223 --> 00:51:03,626 We're gonna go to this party that I'm DJing at in the city. 1111 00:51:05,228 --> 00:51:06,695 I totally would have invited you, 1112 00:51:06,730 --> 00:51:08,998 but I thought it would be a good chance 1113 00:51:09,032 --> 00:51:11,500 to find out whether she's my Secret Santa or not. 1114 00:51:11,535 --> 00:51:13,936 Oh yeah, no I totally understand. 1115 00:51:16,973 --> 00:51:18,007 It's not by chance 1116 00:51:18,041 --> 00:51:20,776 the Wrightsbridge company Christmas party, is it? 1117 00:51:20,811 --> 00:51:21,477 Yeah! 1118 00:51:21,511 --> 00:51:22,611 How'd you know about that? 1119 00:51:22,646 --> 00:51:23,479 I'm uh... 1120 00:51:23,513 --> 00:51:25,114 I'm going. 1121 00:51:25,148 --> 00:51:27,783 Wrightsbridge is buying the Gazette, so I guess technically, 1122 00:51:27,818 --> 00:51:29,351 I work for them. 1123 00:51:29,386 --> 00:51:32,188 Cool, so you'll be there. 1124 00:51:32,222 --> 00:51:33,622 Yeah. 1125 00:51:33,657 --> 00:51:35,925 Well then I'll know two people at the party. 1126 00:51:42,165 --> 00:51:43,799 Rita strikes again. 1127 00:51:44,701 --> 00:51:46,502 I guess that means it's my turn. 1128 00:51:46,536 --> 00:51:47,503 I guess so. 1129 00:51:47,737 --> 00:51:48,838 No, no, no. 1130 00:51:48,872 --> 00:51:51,974 If I have to do this, you have to do it too, come on. 1131 00:51:52,008 --> 00:51:52,475 Let's go. 1132 00:51:52,509 --> 00:51:53,576 Let's go. 1133 00:51:55,645 --> 00:51:56,846 How you doing? 1134 00:51:56,880 --> 00:51:58,114 So, what are we saying? 1135 00:51:59,216 --> 00:52:00,349 Christmas? 1136 00:52:00,383 --> 00:52:01,517 Christmas. 1137 00:52:01,551 --> 00:52:03,152 1, 2, 3... 1138 00:52:03,186 --> 00:52:06,789 All: Christmas! 1139 00:52:08,291 --> 00:52:09,692 You know, that actually wasn't as bad 1140 00:52:09,726 --> 00:52:11,460 as I thought it was gonna be. 1141 00:52:11,528 --> 00:52:14,730 Did you know that the elves were gonna usher you to a table 1142 00:52:14,764 --> 00:52:15,898 to sign autographs? 1143 00:52:15,932 --> 00:52:18,767 No, I didn't but I used to do that kinda stuff in L.A. 1144 00:52:18,802 --> 00:52:20,970 It was pretty fun. 1145 00:52:21,071 --> 00:52:22,705 Christmas fun? 1146 00:52:22,739 --> 00:52:23,973 Ugh, I give up, okay! 1147 00:52:24,007 --> 00:52:25,341 It was Christmas fun. 1148 00:52:25,375 --> 00:52:26,342 Yes! 1149 00:52:26,376 --> 00:52:27,476 Yes. 1150 00:52:27,511 --> 00:52:30,346 You are so going to love Christmas again like that guy 1151 00:52:30,380 --> 00:52:33,916 who made sure I made it home for the holidays. 1152 00:52:33,950 --> 00:52:36,218 It wasn't a big deal. 1153 00:52:36,253 --> 00:52:37,786 It was for me. 1154 00:52:45,896 --> 00:52:47,696 Okay. 1155 00:52:47,731 --> 00:52:48,931 Which one? 1156 00:52:48,965 --> 00:52:51,700 Since when do you care this much about what you wear? 1157 00:52:51,735 --> 00:52:53,669 I don't. 1158 00:52:53,703 --> 00:52:55,471 I just, I really need your help. 1159 00:52:55,505 --> 00:52:57,306 I don't even know what I'm wearing. 1160 00:52:58,909 --> 00:53:01,210 You weren't exactly the date I was hoping for. 1161 00:53:01,244 --> 00:53:02,745 Well, thanks. 1162 00:53:02,779 --> 00:53:04,013 How could he ask Brianna? 1163 00:53:04,047 --> 00:53:05,314 Hmm, a cute yoga instructor. 1164 00:53:05,348 --> 00:53:07,316 I don't know, it's a mystery to me. 1165 00:53:07,350 --> 00:53:09,618 No, no, no, my point is, Mitch still thinks 1166 00:53:09,653 --> 00:53:12,354 that Brianna could be his Secret Santa. 1167 00:53:12,389 --> 00:53:13,489 She hasn't denied it. 1168 00:53:13,523 --> 00:53:14,823 She is interested. 1169 00:53:14,858 --> 00:53:16,659 It's not a huge leap. 1170 00:53:16,693 --> 00:53:18,294 You are not helping. 1171 00:53:22,065 --> 00:53:23,432 The red? 1172 00:53:23,466 --> 00:53:24,400 Definitely. 1173 00:53:24,434 --> 00:53:26,235 Okay. 1174 00:53:41,885 --> 00:53:43,485 Hello, everyone! 1175 00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:46,355 I'm Mitch O'Grady from WCNQ Mitch in the Morning, 1176 00:53:46,389 --> 00:53:48,657 I hope everyone's having a good time tonight. 1177 00:53:48,692 --> 00:53:50,192 Uh, here we are at Wrightsbridge. 1178 00:53:50,227 --> 00:53:51,794 They decide what news you get. 1179 00:53:51,828 --> 00:53:53,362 Who becomes famous. 1180 00:53:53,396 --> 00:53:55,097 Who doesn't become famous. 1181 00:53:55,165 --> 00:53:57,866 Just for the record O'Grady is spelled O, apostrophe, 1182 00:53:57,901 --> 00:53:59,301 G-R-A-D-Y. 1183 00:53:59,336 --> 00:54:01,804 I'll leave the rest of the headline up to you. 1184 00:54:01,838 --> 00:54:05,841 Anyway, um, enjoy the party and Merry Christmas. 1185 00:54:05,875 --> 00:54:07,109 Great party. 1186 00:54:07,143 --> 00:54:09,478 Ryan: Thanks Al, I think it's also quite the opportunity 1187 00:54:09,512 --> 00:54:11,146 for some cross-promotion. 1188 00:54:11,181 --> 00:54:13,983 You wanna keep that story going, Maggie, am I right? 1189 00:54:14,017 --> 00:54:15,985 If you say so. 1190 00:54:18,455 --> 00:54:19,722 Hi. 1191 00:54:19,756 --> 00:54:21,890 Hi! 1192 00:54:21,925 --> 00:54:23,792 Wow, you... 1193 00:54:23,827 --> 00:54:25,928 You look fabulous. 1194 00:54:25,962 --> 00:54:27,429 Oh, uh thanks. 1195 00:54:27,464 --> 00:54:28,764 So do you. 1196 00:54:28,798 --> 00:54:30,232 Thanks. 1197 00:54:30,267 --> 00:54:32,201 You were great. 1198 00:54:32,235 --> 00:54:33,802 I was very impressed. 1199 00:54:33,837 --> 00:54:34,770 Oh. 1200 00:54:34,804 --> 00:54:36,038 Yeah, me too. 1201 00:54:38,108 --> 00:54:41,277 Mitch, you are the Secret Santa DJ, right? 1202 00:54:41,311 --> 00:54:43,045 Yes, yes I am. 1203 00:54:43,079 --> 00:54:44,880 It's one of my proudest accomplishments. 1204 00:54:45,582 --> 00:54:46,682 Ryan: Brianna? 1205 00:54:46,716 --> 00:54:50,085 You must be our potential Secret Santa, am I right? 1206 00:54:50,120 --> 00:54:51,420 Well, um... 1207 00:54:51,454 --> 00:54:53,956 Come on, this is the perfect place to admit it. 1208 00:54:53,990 --> 00:54:55,024 A beautiful Christmas party. 1209 00:54:55,058 --> 00:54:57,726 If you want we could do the interview right here, 1210 00:54:57,761 --> 00:54:58,994 take a couple of pictures... 1211 00:54:59,029 --> 00:55:00,529 Maggie are you okay with that? 1212 00:55:00,563 --> 00:55:01,030 We could... 1213 00:55:01,064 --> 00:55:02,331 You should! 1214 00:55:02,365 --> 00:55:03,666 Okay. 1215 00:55:03,700 --> 00:55:06,168 You guys are really putting me on the spot, here. 1216 00:55:07,137 --> 00:55:08,470 Hi everyone. 1217 00:55:08,505 --> 00:55:09,905 I'm Brianna. 1218 00:55:09,939 --> 00:55:13,642 I have a yoga place in Harrison but I also do personal training 1219 00:55:13,677 --> 00:55:15,311 and private consults. 1220 00:55:15,345 --> 00:55:17,579 Mention tonight's party and you will get 1221 00:55:17,614 --> 00:55:20,949 a twenty-five per cent discount off any booking. 1222 00:55:21,885 --> 00:55:23,886 Well, no angle there. 1223 00:55:23,920 --> 00:55:25,287 Not so fast. 1224 00:55:25,322 --> 00:55:29,224 Brianna, are you Mitch's Secret Santa? 1225 00:55:29,259 --> 00:55:30,959 I think it's a rather simple question, 1226 00:55:30,994 --> 00:55:32,227 I'm pretty sure everyone here 1227 00:55:32,262 --> 00:55:35,130 doesn't want to be left in suspense. 1228 00:55:35,165 --> 00:55:39,068 It's time for me to confess... 1229 00:55:39,769 --> 00:55:42,604 ...that I am Mitch's... 1230 00:55:42,639 --> 00:55:44,807 ...not-so-Secret Santa! 1231 00:55:46,343 --> 00:55:47,910 There... I said it! 1232 00:55:47,944 --> 00:55:50,646 Uh, I don't think that was an answer. 1233 00:55:50,680 --> 00:55:52,147 Was that an answer at all? 1234 00:55:52,182 --> 00:55:55,617 Well, I mean it's no secret that I like you. 1235 00:55:55,652 --> 00:55:58,987 I have from the moment that I heard your voice. 1236 00:56:00,857 --> 00:56:04,226 Sorry, um I'm still confused. 1237 00:56:04,260 --> 00:56:06,228 Does that mean you are my Secret Santa 1238 00:56:06,262 --> 00:56:07,996 or you're not my Secret Santa? 1239 00:56:08,031 --> 00:56:10,499 Well, no. 1240 00:56:10,533 --> 00:56:14,036 but what does that matter now? 1241 00:56:14,070 --> 00:56:18,540 And besides, I would have sent you mistletoe, not buttons. 1242 00:56:18,575 --> 00:56:24,980 Mistletoe is technically a parasitic plant. 1243 00:56:26,116 --> 00:56:28,917 I just said that out loud didn't I? 1244 00:56:29,753 --> 00:56:30,519 I'm gonna... 1245 00:56:30,553 --> 00:56:31,487 ...Get a drink. 1246 00:56:31,521 --> 00:56:32,554 I'll go with you. 1247 00:56:42,098 --> 00:56:43,932 Well, that was quite an evening. 1248 00:56:43,967 --> 00:56:48,103 It was great. 1249 00:56:48,138 --> 00:56:50,272 Where's Brianna? 1250 00:56:50,306 --> 00:56:52,841 Oh, you know, working the room. 1251 00:56:52,876 --> 00:56:54,410 Ahh. 1252 00:56:54,444 --> 00:56:58,347 Well, you'll be happy to know that my bosses were relieved 1253 00:56:58,381 --> 00:57:00,616 that it was not her. 1254 00:57:00,650 --> 00:57:04,153 They'd kinda like to milk this as much as they can. 1255 00:57:04,187 --> 00:57:07,623 Although, they may have been a little overzealous in there. 1256 00:57:07,657 --> 00:57:10,726 Nah, no, whatever sells, right? 1257 00:57:10,760 --> 00:57:11,960 That's the job. 1258 00:57:11,995 --> 00:57:16,231 Mitch, about the Secret Santa gifts... 1259 00:57:16,266 --> 00:57:17,433 What about 'em? 1260 00:57:19,602 --> 00:57:21,236 What if they stopped coming? 1261 00:57:24,007 --> 00:57:26,208 Well that would be too bad. 1262 00:57:26,242 --> 00:57:27,709 I know you want the publicity, 1263 00:57:27,744 --> 00:57:30,779 but if you just put that aside for a moment. 1264 00:57:30,814 --> 00:57:36,051 It's not just that, I like getting them. 1265 00:57:36,453 --> 00:57:39,955 Christmas hasn't been so fun for me lately, 1266 00:57:39,989 --> 00:57:41,557 this has made it fun. 1267 00:57:42,058 --> 00:57:43,358 Besides, the person doing it 1268 00:57:43,393 --> 00:57:46,028 has been putting a lot of work into it. 1269 00:57:46,062 --> 00:57:48,630 I'd still love to know why. 1270 00:57:48,665 --> 00:57:51,700 Maybe she just wants to bring Christmas back for you. 1271 00:57:51,734 --> 00:57:53,969 Then she'd be a lot like you, wouldn't she? 1272 00:57:54,003 --> 00:57:55,804 Yes, she would. 1273 00:57:59,309 --> 00:58:02,110 Mitch you ready to go? 1274 00:58:02,145 --> 00:58:03,745 Yeah. 1275 00:58:03,780 --> 00:58:05,147 Bye, Maggie. 1276 00:58:06,316 --> 00:58:07,483 Good night. 1277 00:58:07,517 --> 00:58:09,084 Night. 1278 00:58:15,091 --> 00:58:16,391 Let's go home. 1279 00:58:41,084 --> 00:58:41,984 Good morning, Harrison. 1280 00:58:42,018 --> 00:58:46,488 This is Mitch O'Grady and I've got mail. 1281 00:58:46,523 --> 00:58:49,491 Yes that's right, another Secret Santa gift has come in 1282 00:58:49,526 --> 00:58:51,994 so let's get right to it, shall we? 1283 00:58:52,028 --> 00:58:55,297 Well, it's in the shape of a turkey 1284 00:58:55,331 --> 00:58:58,300 and what do we got inside? 1285 00:59:00,470 --> 00:59:03,705 Oh, looks like a ladle. 1286 00:59:03,740 --> 00:59:05,474 Interesting. 1287 00:59:05,508 --> 00:59:07,342 Let's read it. 1288 00:59:07,377 --> 00:59:09,177 On the fourth day of Christmas, 1289 00:59:09,212 --> 00:59:11,880 your Secret Santa gives to thee. 1290 00:59:11,915 --> 00:59:13,949 Receiving gifts is fine and well, 1291 00:59:13,983 --> 00:59:16,785 giving oneself rings a bell. 1292 00:59:16,819 --> 00:59:20,055 Give an angel wings to fly, 1293 00:59:20,089 --> 00:59:23,859 that tiny smile will make you cry. 1294 00:59:23,893 --> 00:59:25,961 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 1295 00:59:26,863 --> 00:59:28,196 Huh. 1296 00:59:28,231 --> 00:59:31,567 Now the phone lines are lighting up like... 1297 00:59:31,601 --> 00:59:34,403 yes, I'll say it - a Christmas tree, 1298 00:59:34,437 --> 00:59:36,171 but I've got a better idea. 1299 00:59:36,205 --> 00:59:40,175 I'm gonna call my Christmas coach. 1300 00:59:43,079 --> 00:59:44,913 Hi, Mitch. 1301 00:59:44,948 --> 00:59:47,549 Maggie Chalke of the Harrison Gazette. 1302 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:48,917 Did you hear the message? 1303 00:59:48,952 --> 00:59:51,520 Um, yeah, I did. 1304 00:59:51,554 --> 00:59:59,595 Okay, so turkey, giving oneself, tiny smile. 1305 00:59:59,629 --> 01:00:01,530 Tiny smile, um... 1306 01:00:01,564 --> 01:00:02,764 A child maybe? 1307 01:00:02,799 --> 01:00:04,700 Makes sense. 1308 01:00:04,734 --> 01:00:08,837 Uh, let's see if I can put these clues into a question. 1309 01:00:08,871 --> 01:00:16,111 How do you give of oneself with a turkey to make a child smile? 1310 01:00:18,381 --> 01:00:20,983 I got it! 1311 01:00:21,017 --> 01:00:23,685 Volunteering at a soup kitchen. 1312 01:00:27,757 --> 01:00:34,963 When I was a kid, my mom used to take me every Christmas 1313 01:00:34,998 --> 01:00:37,899 to volunteer at a soup kitchen. 1314 01:00:40,770 --> 01:00:41,470 That's nice. 1315 01:00:41,504 --> 01:00:44,506 That's really nice. 1316 01:00:46,576 --> 01:00:48,410 I like that a lot. 1317 01:00:48,444 --> 01:00:50,579 Let's do that. 1318 01:00:50,613 --> 01:00:52,047 Thank you Secret Santa. 1319 01:00:54,917 --> 01:00:58,220 You're welcome. 1320 01:01:02,925 --> 01:01:03,659 Here you go. 1321 01:01:03,693 --> 01:01:05,394 Merry Christmas. 1322 01:01:09,432 --> 01:01:11,333 Hello. 1323 01:01:11,367 --> 01:01:14,269 My mom said you're on the radio. 1324 01:01:14,303 --> 01:01:15,337 She did? 1325 01:01:15,371 --> 01:01:17,172 Well, she's right, I am. 1326 01:01:17,206 --> 01:01:20,375 We saw your picture in the newspaper with Santa. 1327 01:01:20,410 --> 01:01:21,243 Really? 1328 01:01:21,277 --> 01:01:23,011 Well you see this lady right here? 1329 01:01:23,046 --> 01:01:25,847 She wrote that story and she's going to write more. 1330 01:01:25,882 --> 01:01:26,748 It was funny. 1331 01:01:26,783 --> 01:01:29,785 You're too big to sit in Santa's lap. 1332 01:01:29,819 --> 01:01:32,354 I know, that's why I stood next to him. 1333 01:01:32,388 --> 01:01:36,324 Sweetie, what did you ask Santa for this year? 1334 01:01:36,359 --> 01:01:38,560 A job for my mom and... 1335 01:01:38,594 --> 01:01:40,796 Groceries, too. 1336 01:01:45,234 --> 01:01:48,603 Merry Christmas. 1337 01:01:48,638 --> 01:01:51,106 Merry Christmas! 1338 01:01:51,140 --> 01:01:52,607 Merry Christmas. 1339 01:01:57,180 --> 01:01:59,147 I felt like my mom was there today. 1340 01:01:59,182 --> 01:02:00,115 Really? 1341 01:02:00,149 --> 01:02:02,384 She used to say that giving of oneself was 1342 01:02:02,418 --> 01:02:04,386 the true spirit of Christmas. 1343 01:02:04,420 --> 01:02:06,354 She was a pretty smart lady. 1344 01:02:06,389 --> 01:02:08,156 Yes, she was. 1345 01:02:08,191 --> 01:02:12,094 Thank you for letting me share this with you. 1346 01:02:12,395 --> 01:02:14,696 It was nice. 1347 01:02:14,731 --> 01:02:17,999 Christmas nice? 1348 01:02:18,034 --> 01:02:20,402 Yes, it was Christmas nice. 1349 01:02:22,305 --> 01:02:23,939 Stand right there. 1350 01:02:23,973 --> 01:02:26,641 I wanna remember this day. 1351 01:02:26,676 --> 01:02:27,776 You ready? 1352 01:02:27,810 --> 01:02:28,877 Here we go. 1353 01:02:32,014 --> 01:02:33,248 Ugh, is it that bad? 1354 01:02:33,282 --> 01:02:35,350 I take terrible photos. 1355 01:02:35,384 --> 01:02:36,284 No, you're... 1356 01:02:39,188 --> 01:02:41,089 It's beautiful. 1357 01:02:41,124 --> 01:02:42,858 Here, I'll take one of you. 1358 01:02:49,165 --> 01:02:50,432 Hey. 1359 01:02:50,466 --> 01:02:52,167 Look at that. 1360 01:02:54,704 --> 01:02:57,472 That could be her. 1361 01:02:57,507 --> 01:03:01,376 Maybe. 1362 01:03:02,545 --> 01:03:04,546 Um, we should get going. 1363 01:03:04,580 --> 01:03:06,047 I've got an article to write. 1364 01:03:26,435 --> 01:03:27,169 And we're back. 1365 01:03:27,203 --> 01:03:28,537 This is WCNQ... 1366 01:03:28,571 --> 01:03:29,738 "Good Morning With Mitch." 1367 01:03:29,772 --> 01:03:32,841 I'd like to take this moment to thank you, the listeners. 1368 01:03:32,875 --> 01:03:35,844 I can't tell you what it means to me that you've responded 1369 01:03:35,912 --> 01:03:38,113 to my request in the way that you have. 1370 01:03:38,147 --> 01:03:40,615 I got a call from The Harrison Food Bank today 1371 01:03:40,650 --> 01:03:44,052 and they said they've been overwhelmed with donations. 1372 01:03:44,086 --> 01:03:48,690 So from the bottom of my rapidly thawing Scrooge-like heart, 1373 01:03:48,724 --> 01:03:49,758 thank you. 1374 01:03:51,060 --> 01:03:53,929 And to top it all off, I've received a new gift 1375 01:03:53,963 --> 01:03:56,431 from my Secret Santa. 1376 01:03:56,465 --> 01:03:57,833 Let's have a look. 1377 01:03:57,867 --> 01:04:01,970 It's in the shape of a beautiful snow angel and inside we have... 1378 01:04:06,542 --> 01:04:10,178 A lovely snowflake Christmas ornament. 1379 01:04:10,213 --> 01:04:11,613 Let's see what it says. 1380 01:04:13,783 --> 01:04:15,483 On the fifth day of Christmas, 1381 01:04:15,518 --> 01:04:17,786 your Secret Santa gives to thee... 1382 01:04:17,820 --> 01:04:20,355 Maggie: Lie in the snow and spread your arms. 1383 01:04:20,389 --> 01:04:23,525 it's bound to bring many charms. 1384 01:04:26,429 --> 01:04:28,830 Celebrate Christmas far and wide. 1385 01:04:28,865 --> 01:04:31,166 there's nothing like a bobsled ride. 1386 01:04:34,170 --> 01:04:37,138 The colors of Christmas are oh so bright, 1387 01:04:37,173 --> 01:04:40,041 but nothing beats the black and white. 1388 01:04:40,743 --> 01:04:42,944 Sing your joy, sing to thee... 1389 01:04:42,979 --> 01:04:45,313 How we love the caroling! 1390 01:04:46,282 --> 01:04:49,417 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 1391 01:05:03,332 --> 01:05:05,667 Maggie Chalke. 1392 01:05:05,701 --> 01:05:06,568 Hi. 1393 01:05:08,337 --> 01:05:11,573 Well, yes, I would definitely be interested in talking. 1394 01:05:13,509 --> 01:05:14,476 Tomorrow. 1395 01:05:14,510 --> 01:05:16,811 That soon? 1396 01:05:16,846 --> 01:05:17,946 Okay. 1397 01:05:18,447 --> 01:05:20,315 Thank you, sir. 1398 01:05:20,349 --> 01:05:21,616 Bye. 1399 01:05:27,423 --> 01:05:28,490 Everything okay? 1400 01:05:29,926 --> 01:05:30,892 Yeah. 1401 01:05:30,927 --> 01:05:32,560 Uh, great. 1402 01:05:32,595 --> 01:05:33,862 Just putting the finishing touches 1403 01:05:33,896 --> 01:05:35,964 on the latest Christmas gift story. 1404 01:05:35,998 --> 01:05:37,299 Great. 1405 01:05:47,877 --> 01:05:50,245 We've had your job application for a while now. 1406 01:05:50,279 --> 01:05:51,313 Two years at least. 1407 01:05:51,347 --> 01:05:53,315 Some of my staff has been following your 1408 01:05:53,349 --> 01:05:57,552 DJ-Secret Santa saga and think you write pretty well. 1409 01:05:57,586 --> 01:05:58,386 I agree. 1410 01:05:59,055 --> 01:05:59,988 Thank you. 1411 01:06:00,489 --> 01:06:02,724 You have no idea what that means to me. 1412 01:06:02,758 --> 01:06:05,360 Which is why I brought you in here. 1413 01:06:05,394 --> 01:06:09,698 Our lead human-interest writer went on maternity leave 1414 01:06:09,732 --> 01:06:12,901 and she's now informed us she's not returning. 1415 01:06:13,602 --> 01:06:16,104 And you're thinking of me? 1416 01:06:16,138 --> 01:06:18,206 I don't think I'd ask you up here 1417 01:06:18,240 --> 01:06:19,975 to tell you we weren't hiring you. 1418 01:06:22,011 --> 01:06:23,211 I can't believe it. 1419 01:06:23,245 --> 01:06:24,346 I... 1420 01:06:25,581 --> 01:06:28,149 The Telegraph-Standard is one of the oldest 1421 01:06:28,184 --> 01:06:31,319 and most respected papers in the country. 1422 01:06:31,854 --> 01:06:32,854 Is that a yes? 1423 01:06:32,888 --> 01:06:35,657 Oh, yes. 1424 01:06:35,691 --> 01:06:38,259 Yes. 1425 01:06:38,294 --> 01:06:39,327 Yes. 1426 01:06:39,362 --> 01:06:41,429 I am so happy for you. 1427 01:06:41,464 --> 01:06:43,465 Thanks. 1428 01:06:43,499 --> 01:06:45,066 What's wrong? 1429 01:06:51,774 --> 01:06:56,578 It's like fate put Mitch and me back together 1430 01:06:57,179 --> 01:06:59,047 and now it's... 1431 01:06:59,081 --> 01:07:01,783 Taking you out of the equation? 1432 01:07:01,817 --> 01:07:03,952 Yeah, I guess. 1433 01:07:05,855 --> 01:07:07,589 I've dreamed my whole life about writing 1434 01:07:07,623 --> 01:07:09,958 for a paper like the Telegraph-Standard. 1435 01:07:11,394 --> 01:07:12,861 It's... 1436 01:07:12,895 --> 01:07:14,929 An amazing Christmas gift. 1437 01:07:14,964 --> 01:07:17,599 It's what you have always wanted. 1438 01:07:19,635 --> 01:07:23,304 I am just going to miss seeing you everyday. 1439 01:07:23,339 --> 01:07:26,808 I am only gonna be two hours away. 1440 01:07:26,842 --> 01:07:29,077 It's not the end of the world. 1441 01:07:29,378 --> 01:07:30,779 When do you start again? 1442 01:07:30,813 --> 01:07:32,847 The first of the year. 1443 01:07:32,882 --> 01:07:35,350 I have to go to the city right after Christmas 1444 01:07:35,384 --> 01:07:37,419 to find a place to live. 1445 01:07:38,254 --> 01:07:40,255 When are you going to tell Mitch? 1446 01:07:41,857 --> 01:07:43,158 I guess right away. 1447 01:07:44,326 --> 01:07:46,528 It's only fair. 1448 01:07:46,562 --> 01:07:48,296 It's only fair. 1449 01:07:56,472 --> 01:07:58,673 The Telegraph-Standard. 1450 01:07:58,707 --> 01:08:01,009 Wow, that's a big deal. 1451 01:08:01,043 --> 01:08:03,344 Yeah, it is. 1452 01:08:04,580 --> 01:08:08,516 And I'm telling you before I tell them at work. 1453 01:08:09,218 --> 01:08:11,986 Um, I start first of the year. 1454 01:08:12,021 --> 01:08:13,988 I can't believe this is happening to me. 1455 01:08:14,023 --> 01:08:14,889 That soon? 1456 01:08:16,192 --> 01:08:19,227 Yeah, they said they want to capitalize on the momentum 1457 01:08:19,261 --> 01:08:22,330 of the Mitch and Secret Santa story 1458 01:08:22,364 --> 01:08:24,799 when introducing me to their readers. 1459 01:08:26,135 --> 01:08:29,471 I guess you kinda helped make it happen. 1460 01:08:30,973 --> 01:08:32,474 Yeah, I guess. 1461 01:08:36,412 --> 01:08:37,946 It's just um... 1462 01:08:37,980 --> 01:08:40,048 What? 1463 01:08:40,082 --> 01:08:41,249 Well, I'm not gonna lie. 1464 01:08:41,283 --> 01:08:44,252 I'm really gonna miss you. 1465 01:08:45,054 --> 01:08:47,255 I'm really gonna miss you too. 1466 01:08:47,289 --> 01:08:51,493 But I mean, I'm only gonna be a couple hours away. 1467 01:08:51,527 --> 01:08:54,796 It's Chicago, there's no way I can compete with that. 1468 01:08:55,231 --> 01:08:57,398 Do you want to compete with that? 1469 01:09:01,437 --> 01:09:03,671 I want you to have what you worked for, 1470 01:09:03,706 --> 01:09:05,607 what you've dreamed about. 1471 01:09:05,741 --> 01:09:08,409 Well yeah I mean, I want that for you, too. 1472 01:09:08,444 --> 01:09:10,545 No, no, this is not about me. 1473 01:09:10,579 --> 01:09:11,880 For once. 1474 01:09:15,284 --> 01:09:16,551 Brianna. 1475 01:09:16,585 --> 01:09:19,888 Hmm, she get you to do yoga yet? 1476 01:09:19,922 --> 01:09:23,424 No, no not yet but I may have to start. 1477 01:09:24,527 --> 01:09:27,328 Now that you're leaving, who am I gonna hang out with? 1478 01:09:28,030 --> 01:09:29,297 Right. 1479 01:09:32,268 --> 01:09:34,602 Look, I'm really happy for you. 1480 01:09:34,637 --> 01:09:36,137 Honestly I am. 1481 01:09:36,172 --> 01:09:37,839 It's great. 1482 01:09:37,873 --> 01:09:39,140 Thanks. 1483 01:09:44,146 --> 01:09:46,114 You know, I got things I gotta do. 1484 01:09:46,148 --> 01:09:47,282 Yeah, me too. 1485 01:09:47,316 --> 01:09:51,352 But um, let's have dinner before you go or something. 1486 01:09:51,387 --> 01:09:53,888 Yeah, I would love that. 1487 01:09:54,590 --> 01:09:55,990 Good. 1488 01:10:23,552 --> 01:10:25,019 On the tenth day of Christmas, 1489 01:10:25,054 --> 01:10:27,455 your Secret Santa gives to thee... 1490 01:10:27,489 --> 01:10:30,592 Throw away your worries, leave behind your cares, 1491 01:10:30,626 --> 01:10:35,129 bring along a friend and throw snowflakes in the air. 1492 01:10:35,164 --> 01:10:39,701 Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa. 1493 01:10:39,735 --> 01:10:40,802 Snowball fight. 1494 01:10:40,836 --> 01:10:42,904 You're good. 1495 01:10:54,216 --> 01:10:55,450 Mitch? 1496 01:11:07,129 --> 01:11:09,430 Well that's me, Harrison. 1497 01:11:09,465 --> 01:11:17,639 I'm Mitch, good morning and good bye. 1498 01:11:32,888 --> 01:11:37,825 Maggie, uh, can we meet on your lunch break 1499 01:11:37,860 --> 01:11:41,195 for one last hot chocolate before you go? 1500 01:11:41,230 --> 01:11:42,463 Uh, sure. 1501 01:11:42,498 --> 01:11:44,265 I'll see ya in a couple hours. 1502 01:11:57,279 --> 01:11:59,013 What's going on? 1503 01:11:59,048 --> 01:12:00,281 It's Maggie, Rita. 1504 01:12:00,316 --> 01:12:01,015 What? 1505 01:12:01,050 --> 01:12:02,684 Maggie is my Secret Santa. 1506 01:12:02,718 --> 01:12:04,152 No, the reporter? 1507 01:12:04,186 --> 01:12:04,552 Yes. 1508 01:12:04,586 --> 01:12:05,353 Are you sure? 1509 01:12:05,387 --> 01:12:06,954 I saw this glitter on her jacket 1510 01:12:06,989 --> 01:12:09,957 and it was the same glitter that I saw on the gift. 1511 01:12:09,992 --> 01:12:11,726 What glitter, what are you talking about? 1512 01:12:11,760 --> 01:12:13,995 I don't know how I didn't see this before, 1513 01:12:14,029 --> 01:12:16,030 it's like she had me dazzled or something. 1514 01:12:16,065 --> 01:12:17,799 She did it to advance her career, 1515 01:12:17,833 --> 01:12:19,801 she got herself a job at the Telegraph-Standard. 1516 01:12:19,835 --> 01:12:21,803 We've gotta get out in front of this. 1517 01:12:21,837 --> 01:12:23,805 No, no, no, I need to confront her. 1518 01:12:23,839 --> 01:12:25,807 This is my mess, I'll clean it up. 1519 01:12:25,841 --> 01:12:26,941 Okay. 1520 01:12:26,975 --> 01:12:29,877 But let me know if I need to do some damage control. 1521 01:12:29,912 --> 01:12:31,879 Yeah. 1522 01:12:58,173 --> 01:12:59,340 Hey. 1523 01:13:03,679 --> 01:13:05,413 I'm glad you called. 1524 01:13:07,516 --> 01:13:08,549 Are you okay? 1525 01:13:08,584 --> 01:13:09,384 No, I'm not. 1526 01:13:11,520 --> 01:13:13,554 I'm not either, if you... 1527 01:13:13,589 --> 01:13:15,723 I know that you're my Secret Santa. 1528 01:13:15,758 --> 01:13:17,725 Okay, Mitch, let me explain. 1529 01:13:17,760 --> 01:13:19,527 Did you realize when you did this 1530 01:13:19,561 --> 01:13:22,029 it would get you all the way to the Telegraph-Standard? 1531 01:13:22,064 --> 01:13:22,830 Of course not... 1532 01:13:22,865 --> 01:13:24,799 Was I just an opportune target? 1533 01:13:24,833 --> 01:13:25,566 No. 1534 01:13:25,601 --> 01:13:26,634 No, no, no. 1535 01:13:26,668 --> 01:13:29,337 It just happened. 1536 01:13:29,371 --> 01:13:30,838 Look, when all of this started, 1537 01:13:30,873 --> 01:13:33,107 I was just trying to pay you back... 1538 01:13:33,142 --> 01:13:35,376 I just want you to know that I know. 1539 01:13:35,411 --> 01:13:37,612 Mitch... 1540 01:13:53,162 --> 01:13:55,096 You just need to talk to him. 1541 01:13:55,130 --> 01:13:57,131 Try explaining things to him again. 1542 01:13:58,133 --> 01:13:59,467 It's too late. 1543 01:14:01,036 --> 01:14:03,571 He thinks that I used him to further my career. 1544 01:14:05,274 --> 01:14:09,277 Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. 1545 01:14:09,311 --> 01:14:11,312 I just made a big mess of it. 1546 01:14:13,415 --> 01:14:15,983 I'm so sorry. 1547 01:14:16,018 --> 01:14:17,285 It could have worked out. 1548 01:14:19,021 --> 01:14:21,489 I had a plan. 1549 01:14:32,234 --> 01:14:35,002 I suggest you follow it through. 1550 01:14:35,037 --> 01:14:37,438 What? 1551 01:14:37,473 --> 01:14:38,372 Carry it through. 1552 01:14:38,407 --> 01:14:41,342 Implement the rest of the plan. 1553 01:14:41,376 --> 01:14:43,678 It can't get any worse. 1554 01:14:45,314 --> 01:14:47,615 No... 1555 01:14:47,649 --> 01:14:48,983 It can't. 1556 01:15:08,604 --> 01:15:10,671 Is Mitch here? 1557 01:15:10,706 --> 01:15:12,573 He took a personal day. 1558 01:15:12,608 --> 01:15:14,575 Can you give this to him? 1559 01:15:14,610 --> 01:15:16,544 Seriously? 1560 01:15:16,578 --> 01:15:18,112 Please? 1561 01:15:20,449 --> 01:15:22,817 Thank you. 1562 01:15:23,285 --> 01:15:25,620 I get it, by the way. 1563 01:15:26,488 --> 01:15:27,855 It was a great story. 1564 01:15:27,890 --> 01:15:29,624 I heard it worked out for you. 1565 01:15:29,658 --> 01:15:31,692 Too bad about Mitch though. 1566 01:15:33,795 --> 01:15:38,466 I-I never meant to hurt Mitch. 1567 01:15:39,535 --> 01:15:41,435 Just the opposite. 1568 01:15:41,470 --> 01:15:45,573 And I never cared about it working out for me either. 1569 01:15:46,542 --> 01:15:48,943 These will explain everything. 1570 01:15:49,311 --> 01:15:52,446 Can you please just make sure he gets them? 1571 01:16:07,462 --> 01:16:11,966 Merry Christmas. 1572 01:16:12,000 --> 01:16:13,434 Hello. 1573 01:16:14,870 --> 01:16:16,804 When you told me you had an exclusive, 1574 01:16:16,838 --> 01:16:18,973 this really wasn't what I had in mind. 1575 01:16:19,207 --> 01:16:20,675 According to what you've written here, 1576 01:16:20,709 --> 01:16:23,945 you've broken every journalistic rule in the book, 1577 01:16:23,979 --> 01:16:27,114 and some that haven't even been written yet. 1578 01:16:27,149 --> 01:16:28,215 I'm sorry, Alan. 1579 01:16:28,250 --> 01:16:29,050 Are you kidding? 1580 01:16:29,084 --> 01:16:30,885 You have nothing to be sorry about. 1581 01:16:30,919 --> 01:16:33,654 You realize this comes at a time when subscriptions are up, 1582 01:16:33,689 --> 01:16:36,958 we're getting huge hits on the website 1583 01:16:36,992 --> 01:16:40,628 and Twitter and advertising revenues even turning around. 1584 01:16:40,796 --> 01:16:43,264 This article is only gonna make things better around here. 1585 01:16:43,298 --> 01:16:45,800 It's you I'm worried about. 1586 01:16:46,001 --> 01:16:49,236 Has the Telegraph-Standard seen this yet? 1587 01:16:49,271 --> 01:16:55,376 I sent them a draft too, along with my regretful resignation. 1588 01:16:56,144 --> 01:16:59,880 I figured I would try and keep my dignity while I could. 1589 01:16:59,915 --> 01:17:01,649 Ah, Maggie. 1590 01:17:02,317 --> 01:17:04,685 It was the right thing to do. 1591 01:17:08,423 --> 01:17:12,727 Thank you for everything that you've done for me, Alan. 1592 01:17:13,762 --> 01:17:15,763 Is that goodbye? 1593 01:17:15,797 --> 01:17:16,697 Like you said. 1594 01:17:16,732 --> 01:17:19,634 I broke every journalistic rule there is. 1595 01:17:19,668 --> 01:17:24,005 No, you're crazy if you think I'd let you go after this. 1596 01:17:24,039 --> 01:17:27,008 I expect you back bright and early after Christmas. 1597 01:17:27,042 --> 01:17:27,908 Really? 1598 01:17:27,943 --> 01:17:29,076 Yeah! 1599 01:17:29,111 --> 01:17:30,211 Really! 1600 01:17:35,283 --> 01:17:36,617 Thank you. 1601 01:17:37,986 --> 01:17:45,226 ♪ Oh hear the angels voices ♪ 1602 01:17:45,260 --> 01:17:52,299 ♪ Oh night, divine ♪ 1603 01:17:52,334 --> 01:17:59,740 ♪ Oh night, when Christ was born ♪ 1604 01:17:59,775 --> 01:18:07,615 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 1605 01:18:07,649 --> 01:18:15,056 ♪ Oh night, night divine ♪ 1606 01:18:15,557 --> 01:18:17,925 Good morning, Harrison, or should I say, 1607 01:18:17,959 --> 01:18:19,060 Merry Christmas Eve? 1608 01:18:19,094 --> 01:18:21,395 Well, it looks like the phone lines are lighting up 1609 01:18:21,430 --> 01:18:22,396 with Christmas requests, 1610 01:18:22,431 --> 01:18:24,932 we're gonna get to a few of those in a moment. 1611 01:18:24,966 --> 01:18:26,467 I haven't been the biggest fan 1612 01:18:26,501 --> 01:18:29,603 of Christmas these last few years, but that doesn't mean 1613 01:18:29,638 --> 01:18:32,273 our listeners can't get into the spirit. 1614 01:18:32,307 --> 01:18:38,179 This is "Good Morning With Mitch" on WCNQ. 1615 01:18:38,213 --> 01:18:41,348 ♪ Here we are, arms around each other ♪ 1616 01:18:41,383 --> 01:18:44,719 ♪ The quiet scene, pretty lights all over ♪ 1617 01:18:44,753 --> 01:18:48,155 ♪ Snow is falling on everyone ♪ 1618 01:18:50,058 --> 01:18:51,559 Hey! 1619 01:19:13,648 --> 01:19:15,649 Maggie: On the eleventh day of Christmas, 1620 01:19:15,684 --> 01:19:18,586 your Secret Santa gives to thee... 1621 01:19:18,620 --> 01:19:22,022 No matter the road, no matter the ride, 1622 01:19:22,057 --> 01:19:25,826 the past becomes a present with me at your side. 1623 01:19:25,861 --> 01:19:27,528 I'm sorry, Mitch. 1624 01:19:27,562 --> 01:19:28,696 Maggie. 1625 01:19:28,730 --> 01:19:31,599 Your not-so-secret Santa. 1626 01:19:40,108 --> 01:19:44,879 Ten years ago I was a shy, homesick freshman in college 1627 01:19:44,913 --> 01:19:49,884 and a blizzard stood between me and Christmas. 1628 01:19:49,918 --> 01:19:53,654 Mitch O'Grady delivered me home. 1629 01:19:53,688 --> 01:19:58,359 In my time of need, Mitch was there for me for no other reason 1630 01:19:58,393 --> 01:20:01,028 than it being the right thing to do. 1631 01:20:01,696 --> 01:20:05,699 So when I learned how Christmas has tarnished for him, 1632 01:20:05,734 --> 01:20:08,068 I wanted to make it shine again. 1633 01:20:08,103 --> 01:20:11,605 My plan was to send him twelve gifts for each 1634 01:20:11,640 --> 01:20:18,412 of the twelve days of Chrismas but I fell short by one. 1635 01:20:21,249 --> 01:20:23,984 And while this article has no rhyme, 1636 01:20:24,019 --> 01:20:28,956 or glitter it has the one gift I never enclosed... 1637 01:20:29,791 --> 01:20:32,092 My heart. 1638 01:20:32,127 --> 01:20:34,995 It's the best I can do. 1639 01:20:35,030 --> 01:20:39,366 Merry Christmas, Mitch. 1640 01:20:58,587 --> 01:21:00,788 Grace: Hey! 1641 01:21:00,822 --> 01:21:02,456 Are you out of eggnogg? 1642 01:21:11,299 --> 01:21:13,534 Mitch: Best of the twelve gifts of Christmas, Maggie, 1643 01:21:13,568 --> 01:21:15,202 was the gift of Christmas. 1644 01:21:15,237 --> 01:21:17,171 I thought I'd lost it forever. 1645 01:21:17,205 --> 01:21:19,473 And for that, I will always love you. 1646 01:21:19,507 --> 01:21:20,641 Here's to many more. 1647 01:21:20,675 --> 01:21:22,977 Mitch. 1648 01:21:37,826 --> 01:21:39,293 Where are you going?! 1649 01:21:39,327 --> 01:21:41,128 To go find him. 1650 01:21:49,504 --> 01:21:52,339 I thought you'd never open that door. 1651 01:22:11,693 --> 01:22:13,661 You read my story. 1652 01:22:13,695 --> 01:22:16,163 Yes, I did. 1653 01:22:16,197 --> 01:22:19,199 And I got your final Secret Santa gift. 1654 01:22:19,234 --> 01:22:22,436 Well, not quite. 1655 01:22:24,139 --> 01:22:25,239 Hang on. 1656 01:22:36,818 --> 01:22:39,253 How did you know I'd come back? 1657 01:22:39,287 --> 01:22:42,389 I didn't. 1658 01:22:42,424 --> 01:22:48,095 But I believe in Christmas miracles, remember? 1659 01:22:48,129 --> 01:22:54,568 I love that bike and what it means, but... 1660 01:22:54,602 --> 01:22:56,971 I already got the Christmas gift always wanted. 1661 01:22:58,807 --> 01:22:59,907 It's you.