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This is from our "Please, we need your help," campaign.
At WCAI/WNAN we broadcast this during our fundraisers. We know humor is subjective but we think this is sort of funny
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Piece Description
This is from our "Please, we need your help," campaign. At WCAI/WNAN we broadcast this during our fundraisers. We know humor is subjective but we think this is sort of funny
Transcript
ANNCR: Perhaps you’ve noticed that we’re surrounded by water. This fact has implications for us -- most of our listening area is inhabited by fish. Despite their many attributes, fish cannot be relied upon for financial support. They have little use for our thank you gifts like baseball caps, handsome beach towels, signed framed posters by Joel Myerwitz. They care little for national news, intelligent talk and local stories… even fish stories. So this is a message for those of you who live on land. Those of you with sensitive ears, large brains and generous hearts. Most radio stations have the advantage of significant land masses within their broadcast signal… we do not. So please, pitch in. Help us make these public radio stations better and better. The fish are no help. No help at all. It’s up to you. Call us now. 508-548-9600. Thanks.
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Posted on November 02, 2004 at 09:00 AM | Permalink
Review of Fish
Another groovy (is groovy a "tone"?) pledge spot from WCAI/WNAN. Fun to listen to and well-written. Could also have SFX, but not necessary.