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A cabbie describes in his own words how making romantic matches has become part of making a living as a taxi driver in New York City.
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Piece Description
A cabbie describes in his own words how making romantic matches has become part of making a living as a taxi driver in New York City.
Timing and Cues
Program: Matchmaking Cabbie
Producer: George Bodarky, WFUV, New York
SUGGESTED HOST INTRO:
People make a living in all sorts of odd ways. Here's a guy who considers matchmaking to be part of his calling.
SUGGESTED HOST TAG:
The matchmaking cabbie comes from producer George Bodarky at WFUV in New York City.
RUNDOWN (Timings & Cues):
:00-1:30
IQ: "My name is Ahmed Ibrahim..."
OQ: "...I am just fabulous."
MODE: Mono
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Posted on August 30, 2005 at 05:58 AM | Permalink
Review of Matchmaking Cabbie
Nice to hear something fresher than the stereotypical "hostile" cab driver story.
I can't imagine leaving my phone number with a cabbie, but then I guess that's the point.
I like these Odd Job pieces. They're quirky but interesting.