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Here's The Thing: Kristen Wiig & Dick Cavett

From: WNYC
Series: Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
Length: 59:00

Alec talks with Kristen Wiig – a breakout Saturday Night Live cast member who says she loves performing, but admits there’s also a “big part of me that’s just like: don’t look at me.” Alec visits talk show legend Dick Cavett at his home in Montauk, Long Island. Over iced tea, Cavett shares memories from five decades in entertainment. (The air window for 2013 is currently closed. If you're interested in airing the show, contact Deb Blakeley at 612-377-1207 or blakeley.deb@gmail.com.) Read the full description.

Htt_200x200_small In his new radio series, Here’s The Thing, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of some of today’s most exciting performers.

For information, please contact Deb Blakeley, Blakeley & Company, LLC, 612-377-1207 or blakeley.deb@gmail.com  

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Piece Description

In his new radio series, Here’s The Thing, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of some of today’s most exciting performers.

For information, please contact Deb Blakeley, Blakeley & Company, LLC, 612-377-1207 or blakeley.deb@gmail.com  

Timing and Cues

Each episode is 59 minutes long, and includes 2, 1-minute floating ID breaks. There is no newscast hole. All five programs in the fall season must be scheduled – cherry picking is not permitted.

Segment 1: 0:00 – 16:43

Seg 1 In cue: Music for 5 seconds, then: "I’m Alec Baldwin and this is Here’s The Thing from WNYC Radio …”
Seg 1 Out cue: “… Here’s the Thing is produced by WNYC Radio and distributed by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange.”

Break 1: 16:43-17:43

Segment 2: 17:43-43:23

Seg 2 In cue: "This is Alec Baldwin and you’re listening to Here’s The Thing …[Saturday Night Live theme comes in]
Seg 2 Out cue: “… Listen to as much as you like at Here’s The Thing-dot-org.” [Music fade out for 3 seconds.]

Break 2: 43:23-44:22

Segment 3: 44:22-59:00

Seg 3 In cue: “I’m Alec Baldwin, and you’re listening to Here’s the Thing. He’s a television legend …”
Seg 3 Out cue: “… Here’s the Thing is produced by WNYC Radio and distributed by PRX-dot-org, the Public Radio Exchange.” (followed by 8 seconds of music fade out.)

Related Website

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/