YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S WATCHING
By Dan Miller
June 6, 2008
From time to time people send me photos of themselves, or someone, watching TV with my image on the screen.
Even though I'm aware that, at any given moment, thousands of people are tuned-in to our newscasts, it's always heartwarming for me to actually see them -- especially a baby, or even an animal -- watching me do my job.
The top photograph next to this essay was sent to me by someone more than 30 years ago, and I've been hanging on to it ever since.
On the TV screen, that's me in the middle, with Boyce Hawkins on my right, and Paul Eells barely visible on my left.
I don't know whose cat that is... or who sent the photo.... but I do know I treasured my friendship with both those men... so I love the picture.
The cute little kid checking out the Channel 4 newscast is Jerison.
His mother Cindy sent me the photographs.
She said Jerison just pulled up a chair (though we don't see the chair) and watched almost the entire newscast.
I guess he was "on his feet" at that moment -- spellbound.
Way to go Jerison!
We like your 'demographic group.'
I'm thankful for all our viewers, but truly, it's the kids who always inspire me to try and be a better broadcaster.
With that in mind, here's a fun little proposal to all of you.
Send me a photo of yourself, or your kids -- even your pets -- watching my newscast.
You send them in, and I'll post them here on Dan Miller's Notebook._________________________________________