Please forgive me.  I know you’re not supposed to “toot your own horn.”  My parents tried very hard to instill humility and modesty in their three girls.  Therefore, I’ll make my comments brief.  Then again, I’m not just talking about myself.  I have praises for the entire Good Morning Indiana family.

We found out yesterday we’ve been nominated for an Emmy for Best Morning Newscast.  We’ll find out September 8th if we won.  As they say in Hollywood, it’s an honor just to be nominated.  Yeah, right.  If you believe that, there’s some swamp land we’ve been trying to  sell………

Seriously, we’re very proud of our nomination.  Everyone… from the director to the producers to the editors… works very hard and ridiculous hours to make Good Morning Indiana happen.  We’re constantly bouncing ideas off one another in an effort to bring you the best product possible.  To be recognized for our hard work is icing on the cake.  (Well, considering our hours, perhaps I should say it’s icing on the donut.)  In any event, we are just thrilled to be recognized.

Good Morning Indiana wasn’t alone in the nominations.  Our 6 p.m. newscast was also nominated.  Way to go, evening crew!  Our sports director, Dave Furst, was nominated in a couple of categories.  He’s won several Emmy Awards, so I have no doubt he’ll have to buy a new shelf.  Dave is so creative and talented.  We’re lucky to have this sports guy on our team.  And last but not least, my co-anchor and friend Dan was nominated in the general assignment reporting category.  I’m so proud of him.  Hopefully, we’ll be reporting his win in September. 

Unlike the Hollywood Emmy Award show, our award’s show won’t be seen on television.  It’s too bad.  I think Paul and Tom would be a hoot on the red carpet.