As I head off for the long weekend, having finished up my radio show for tonight’s broadcast, I can’t believe how far we’ve come. “The Billy Bush Show” is exactly what we promised to stations: a news breaking, celeb packed, opinionated, informative show with excellent music all the way through.
As far as content, I’ve had over 60 guests in a month from Mariah to Madonna, Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson, Trump, Eva, Sarah Jessica, on and on.
Here’s a recap of just last night (easiest to remember):
“Idol” winner David Cook in studio… spoke about the moment he won, his brother’s ordeal and the bracelets he wears for him, a little girl with leukemia and others, why he cried… really good.
Denise Richards… refuting Charlie Sheen’s attacks on her about an alleged email he says she sent him “asking him for his seed” (gross, but news handled gently).
Eva Longoria Parker calling in from Malibu where she and Tony are meeting with inspectors at the new house they just bought. She says Tony wants babies now and so she’s going with it (actively trying to get pregnant - big).
Jennie Garth is a guest. Speaks for the first time publicly about joining the new CW cast of ‘90210′… resurrecting her old character Kelly Taylor… preparing for a steamier show where she’ll have to get in shape for nude scenes (with a student? Probably… ).
Morgan Freeman called in on cell phone while walking to the stage in Times Square. Tourists spotted him and attacked him. He said, “Call you back!!” as he took off running. He called right back hiding in an alleyway. I’m opening a blues club with him in Memphis on Sunday.
We’re doing it every night… laughing, taking it all with a grain of salt, having fun and pushing forward.
I am blessed that so many at Access Hollywood have really helped so much. They know who they are. It’s a killer one-two punch.
The competition TV shows are trying to get their talent on radio shows of their own as a result. Funny… radio is not as easy as it seems. Trust me, I started in radio, it’s harder cuz its mostly ad lib.
Anyway, have a great weekend.
To all those who have served, I pray for you on Sunday and thank you for the sacrifice.
