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I was looking at Schmidt yesterday while he was talking with Nicolle, thinking he'd be good on one of these shows. But I believe he'd need a co-host to lighten things up a little as he's quite serious.

I remember seeing her co-anchor the news with Charlie Gaddy on WRAL-TV in Raleigh back in the day. She was very impressive early on, always professional. Very sad news.

I just can't see her in the 7:00 PM time slot. Nor can I see Steve Kornacki hosting Hardball. He's a nice guy but when he has filled in for Chris, he seems way too intense. The only one I can think of right now is John Heilman but there's got to be more at NBC/MSNBC who could take over and be the right kind of interviewer.

I don't know if this has been discussed already, but is the Popeye's fried chicken sandwich really good? Is the roll toasted? Can you request a bit less mayo on it (the picture shows mayo oozing out)?

It's nice to see that knowledge is being celebrated.

I loved that last sentence. MSNBC and NBC will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior. Uh-hunh. Re: Smith, Reid and Kornacki? I think they need to look beyond these three (& not Brian Williams!)

Well, that was quick. One and done for Bruce. I like the new champ and was pulling for him. Surprised no one got Tweedledum & Tweedledee and James Taylor's "How Sweet It Is"...such a great song. The first few minutes of the game were not seen here thanks to an update on Super Tuesday (sheesh...6% in so far, folks!) so we saw it starting with the food category's answer: stew.

Good God, I hope not. I don't think he's very popular at MSNBC these days.

Hazel Smith. Didn't she host movies, while sitting in her kitchen? She was hilarious. I don't know how many years ago this was but I think she even had some celebrity visit her & she served him a meal (during movie breaks). Am I imaginjng a lot of this stuff or did it really happen? And what kind of movies were featured?

Yes. He seemed to choke over words several times. But he sure is smart. I liked that he was not only very knowledgeable re: math & science, but also music.

That was such a good show. Excellent writing and acting. Are there any shows like LG today?

It was way past time. I was reading the comments under an article in the Washington Post. People who watched Hardball all the time said he didn't look well. I watched occasionally the past few years & was always dumbfounded by his forgetting names (even of the people he was interviewing).

When Alex said missionaries, I felt awful. My great uncle was a missionary, killed in the Boxer Rebellion. I somehow thought they were looking for the name of the people telling everyone about Jesus back then, so I wrote disciples. Oh well.

Glad to know I'm not the only one. I had a hard time understanding him (I think Alex did as well). I also didn't like that OTT self-congratulatory jump. I may avoid Jeopardy for a while (watch--he'll be another James!)

When I tuned in, Steve K was sounding serious, saying something like we just have to go on. Could it be true? Wow!

He's gone? I just tuned in & Steve K was holding down the fort.

And, don't place your newborn, in his/her carrier, on the table (next to mine). I'm trying to enjoy my meal & don't want to hear or smell the little darlin' doing his/her duty.

I made Summer Spaghetti, a favorite dish we haven't had in a long time.

"Why haven't I fallen in love with you yet?" Chris Matthews asked guest Laura Bassett as they sat side by side in make-up before going on air. He said something else equally inappropriate & stupid. This was in Variety. When will he be replaced?

Well, Mackenzie's gone for now. We'll see her again, though. The new champion is likeable. FJ was easy. I got 1-1/2 TS: shadow (out out brief) and the half was English Ambassador (I guess Alex wouldn't have accepted "English", darn it... this game is too fast!!) Fun game tonight.

And a big hallelujah! I am sick of hearing people answer questions or start a conversation with the word "so". It was always funny when the comedians did it back in the day (as part of their schtick), but it's a bit ridiculous when non-comedians use it all the time. For me it's like fingernails on a blackboard. There's a lawyer who appears on Deadline: Whitehouse occasionally. Every time he answers a question, he starts with the word "so". I could scream.

I *love* this!! I wonder which kid said that. Just checking in to see if Mackenzie was still the champ (had book club tonight) and it seems she is. I'd like to see her compete against James (cause to me they look like siblings and I'd also like to see if she really is a true champion).

Yes. He said he's going to help coach (along with Meno/Sands) and also work on cars which he enjoys doing.

Good suggestion. I've always enjoyed Nate's skating & programs no matter who his partner was. He needs an experienced partner & Alexa is a pairs champ, ready for a new partner.

Well they didn't exactly tell a lie when they dropped out of 4 CC. There *was* an illness in the family, but it was Chris himself who wasn't well. Sounds like he was in a bad way even before Nationals