The Tobolowsky Files - Memories of Groundhog Day
Series: The Tobolowsky Files
From: David Chen
Length: 00:52:05
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Piece Description
"The Tobolowsky Files" is a regular show featuring compelling, moving, and profound stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. In this episode, Stephen Tobolowsky discusses "Groundhog Day," and reveals the story behind the story behind the story. "The Tobolowsky Files" is hosted and produced by David Chen, Senior Editor at slashfilm.com (named by Time magazine as a top blog of 2009).
Timing and Cues
Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard, and two 1-minute breaks provided by station.
Billboard: 00:00 - 00:59
In cue: [MUSIC] "It's that time of year again..."
Out cue: "...We'll be back in a moment."
INSERT NEWS HOLE: 1:00-5:59
Segment 1: 6:00 - 26:27
In cue: "Hello everyone and welcome to a special episode of The Tobolowsky Files..."
Out cue: [MUSIC] "...We'll be back with more stories after the break..." [MUSIC]
INSERT BREAK 1: 26:27 - 27:27
Segment 2: 27:27 - 51:58
In cue: [MUSIC] "Welcome back, my name is David Chen, and this is a special presentation..."
Out cue: [MUSIC] "...We'll be back with more after the break..." [MUSIC]
INSERT BREAK 2: 51:58 - 52:58
Segment 3: 52:58 - 59:00
In cue: "That was 'The Classic,' A series of stories told by actor Stephen Tobolowsky about the making of the film 'Groundhog Day'..."
Out cue: "Thank you so much for listening to us, we'll see you guys later." "Adios!"... [MUSIC ENDS]
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Polka | Frankie Yankovic | Groundhog Day (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). | Sony BMG Music | 1993 | 02:22 |
| Everything Old Is New Again | Peter Allen | The Very Best of Peter Allen: The Boy from Down Under. | A&M Records | 2004 | 02:34 |
| Everything Old Is New Again | Daryl Ott | Everything Old Is New Again. | OAG | 2008 | 01:58 |
| I Got You Babe | Sonny & Cher | Sonny & Cher's Greatest Hits. | Rhino/Elektra | 2009 | 03:06 |





