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June 2005

Wednesday - June 22, 2005

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Mike and Fred talked Cubs and Sox baseball.

The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question: Who has the most votes for the National League in this All-Star balloting, so far?

Answer: Albert Pujols

Winner: Paul Ottenseld of Chicago

Today's Artist of the Week is The Eagles and we played “Lyin’ Eyes”

The Music Montage Hotel Giveaway Winners are: Ray Harrison of Matteson and Larry Oakford of Woodstock.

7:20: Phil Cline, the Superintendent for the Chicago Police Department, called in to the show to talk about bullet-proof vests for dogs. www.chicagopolice.org

7:40: Dale Tallon, the new General Manager for the Chicago Blackhawks, called in.

The winner of Mike's Rants was Rick Keil of Kildeer. His topic was "Dick Durbin"

8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

Fritzy's Night on the town.

9:40: Bobby Hitz called in to the show to tell us about "Power Players" Charity Event Saturday June 25th from 6-10p.m. at the National Italian Sports Hall of Fame.

Monday – June 20, 2005

Today is Aero Flynn's Birthday.

Anne picked Greg Biffle to win the Nascar Race over the weekend!!! Anne is creeping up on Ramblin Ray.

The popular hot dog stand, "Demon Dogs", closed after 22 years because of CTA remodeling.

The gang talked about Billy Petersen's appearance with the Mike North World Tour. Mike picked three bars to be featured in Time Out Chicago Magazine. Mike's three bars were: Double Bubble, Zia's, and Morretti's. Stay tuned for the release date on the magazine.

Mike replayed the cut of Jerry Reinsdorf telling the morning show that the players can say anything they want just as well as they are hitting. Mike doesn't want Kenny Williams to take the personality away from the team.

Don't forget to vote for this week's Artist of the Week and the question of the week.

Mike and Anne talked about Dick Durbin's comments from last week.

At 7:10 the show discussed penile implants.

The Marc Sargis Memorial Fund is hosting the 3rd annual memorial golf outing. The Marc Sargis Memorial Fund strives to help make dreams come true for underprivileged children and students. For more information www.marcsargismemorial.org

Mike commented on Chris Russel's comments about him on Sporting News Radio.

Margaret Lyons, the Time-In Editor for Time Out Chicago, called in to the show at 7:40

Mike will be appearing on Chicago Tribune Live with Dan Jiggets, Tuesday night on Comcast Sportsnet, at 5:30 p.m.

8:20: Luke Donald the former Northwestern Golfer. Luke will be doing clinics this summer in conjunction with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and The First Tee. For more information: www.thefirsttee.org Luke finished 57th with a score of +16.

The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question: Tommy Lee Jones roomed at Harvard with which former vice president?

Answer: Al Gore

Winner: Brian Weiskopf of Wonder Lake

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

Mike wants to become an ordained clergyman like Jerry Reinsdorf did over the weekend. To read more: http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-ssep20.html.

The video game that Anne mentioned in her news that may become banned: www.25tolife.com.

Anne read off some of Forbes top 100 powerful celebrities. Click here to see the list:

http://www.forbes.com/static/celeb05/05celebrityland.html

9:20 The Chris Widger Show.

Friday - June 17, 2005

This week's artist of the week was Cheap Trick. We played "Surrender" in their honor at 6:40.

Mike and Anne debated over Guantanamo Bay prisoners at 6:10.

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE VINCE VAUGHN IS? THE MIKE NORTH MORNING SHOW IS IN SEARCH FOR HIM. PLEASE HAVE HIM CONTACT US IF YOU SEE HIM!!!

Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about police and entrapment.

At 7:20 we replayed Mike's interview with Jerry Reinsdorf and the announcement of WSCR being the new home for your Chicago White Sox. For more information read Teddy Greenstein's column in the Chicago Tribune: http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-050617greenstein,1,2491886.column?coll=cs-columnists

Mike wants the Chicago White Sox to bring back their throwback jersey's once a week.

7:40: Neil Saban, the Executive VP/GM for Weigel Broadcasting and MeTV, joined us to remind you to tune in on Sunday to see Mike North as the host from 9p.m.-1a.m.

Rock's breakfast marathon includes a box of mini chocolate donuts, a sausage pizza, and a box of cheerios!

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are engaged! Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about B-actors who marry the A-list Celebrities.

Hawk Harrelson of The Chicago White Sox broadcast team joined us at 7:20.

8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

The Mike North Daily Car-X Quiz Question: What number did Vince Vaughn wear on his jersey in the movie Rudy?

Answer: 44

Winner: John Taylor of Chicago

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week and Question of the week!

Tuesday - June 14, 2005

Laurence Holmes sat in for Fred Huebner.

At 6:20, by surprise, Rev. Jesse Jackson joined us in studio.

Mike talked about R. Kelly singing on the el tracks.

Check out Chicago Magazine for Chicago's most eligible singles. http://www.chicagomag.com/

Mike and Anne talked about Paul Anka's Rock Swings Album. Anka took popular rock songs and remade them in a big band style. Check it out: http://www.paulanka.com

7:40 Captain David McGuire (Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran) called into the show. The Army is celebrating its birthday at EVERY MLB game today.

Mike and Anne spoke Paul Anka and The Beatles lyrics throughout the show.

Anne's attack of the Chimpanzee news story: http://www.news4jax.com/news/4601811/detail.html

Jesus for sale on E-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6186339869&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

Debbie Boone Called in to the show at 8:20. She has a new album out: Reflections of Rosemary. www.debbieboone.net

8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring George Ofman.

9:20: We replayed Mike's interview with Jesse Jackson.

The Mike North Morning Show Daily Car-X Quiz Question: How many weeks was "You Light Up My Life" the #1 song in 1977?

Answer: 10 weeks

Winner: THERE WAS NO WINNER TODAY!!!!

Monday - June 13, 2005

Laurence Holmes sat in for Fred Huebner.

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week. This week's candidates are: Cheap Trick, Tupac Shakur, Guns N Roses, and KC & The Sunshine Band.

Mike talked about Rick Telander and Rosenbloom leaving the Score.

Don't forget to check out Mike's interview with Scott Skiles and John Paxson. http://www.670thescore.com/audibles/

Mike talked about his experience in Las Vegas at The Green Valley Ranch. http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/templates/home_img2.aspx?p=6

He also talked about his viewing of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

http://www.mrandmrssmithmovie.com/

Mike ran into former baseball player, Pete Rose, signing autographs in Las Vegas.

Barry Rozner of the Daily Herald joined the morning show at 7:20. Click here to check out his column: http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/rozner.asp?id=61198

The Mike North Morning Show Daily Car X Question: How old will Mike Tyson be on June 30th?

Answer: 39

Winner: Mike Turney of Chicago

Mike and Laurence talked about the Cubs and Red Sox at 7:50.

We played Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at the Michael Jackson Trials (Courtesy of NBC and Late Night with Conan O'Brien) Click here to check it out: http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/index.shtml

David Schuster joined the morning show at 8:50 for the Mike North Daily Baseball Report.

Mike talked about Kerry Wood at 8:50.

9:20 THE 2ND DEBUT OF THE CHRIS WIDGER SHOW.

Mike talked about his appearance on ME TV on Sunday. Don't forget to tune in!

Last Week's Artist of the Week Results:
Dean Martin (6/7) 248 (57%)
Prince (6/7) 91 (21%)
Jack Ryland (6/7) and Chuck Negron (6/8) (Three Dog Night) 63 (14%)
Glenn Leonard (Temptations) (6/11) 36 (8%)

Last Week's Question of the Week Results:
Who is the better GM?
Kenny Williams 300 (55%)
Jim Hendry 249 (45%)

Thursday - June 9, 2005

John Landecker sitting in for Mike North

The crew talked about Reinsdorf's appearance at Comcast Sportsnet at 6:10

6:20 The replay of Mike North's interview with John Paxson. Go to www.670thescore.com to check it out

Pablo Francisco the comedian joined us in studio and he will be at Zanies St. Charles and Zanies in Vernon Hills.
For more info visit www.zanies.com or call 847-549-6030

Derrek Lee of the Chicago Cubs called in to the show at 7:40

The Steve Stone report at 8:20

8:40 David Schuster: NBA Draft Camp Update

9:20 Robert Klein: The Armorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue A Child of the Fifties Looks Back
Book Signing Info: Barbara's Books on Monday June 13th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday - June 8, 2005

John Landecker sat in for Mike North.

6:10 John, Fred, and Anne talked about the Golf Outing

6:20 Replay of Mike North with Mike Mulligan and Doug Buffone.

Mike North was a guest on his own show at 7:20 to talk about Scott Skiles and the Bulls.

Emil Esposito of The Glen Club called in to the show at 7:40.

The Lasalle Bank Open: June 6-12, 2005 at the Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois.

Judy Baar Topinka joined John Fred and Anne in studio at 8:10.

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman .

The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question: Where did Scott Skiles play college basketball?

Answer: Michigan State

Winner: Ken Pikus of Chicago

John Paxson of the Chicago Bulls joined Mike North at 9:20 to talk about Scott Skiles' new contract with the Bulls. To check it out go to www.670thescore.com

Tuesday - June 07, 2005

Listen to Scott Skiles with the Mike North Morning Show.

Bulls Head Coach Scott Skiles joined Mike North to discuss his ongoing negotiations with the Chicago Bulls. Click here to listen to the whole interview.

Watch the Boston Red Sox on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy tonight at 9pm on Bravo

Sean Deveney of Sporting News joined the morning show at 7:20

7:40 Fred's Movie Reviews: Cinderella Man - 4 STARS - the first time Fred has given four stars!

http://www.cinderellamanmovie.com/index.php

At 8:10 Mike and Anne talked about WJMK's move to JACK-FM.

Jerry Azumah called in to the show at 8:20. Join Jerry Azumah's "Bowling with the Bears" at 10pin to benefit ASAP. Go to www.azumahallpro.com for more information.

The gang talked about the White Sox winning a game last night without Frank Thomas.

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question: Who are the two hosts of the score golf outing today?

Answer: Mike North and Chris Zorich

Winner: Jason Hall of Sycamore

9:20 Scott Skiles Interview.

Monday - June 6, 2005

D-DAY

Mike debated with Fred about Frank Thomas. They also talked about Scott Podsednik's day off.

Jen Jen was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article by Allan Johnson. Click here to check it out: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/jobs/news/chi-0506050456jun05,1,2962918.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week.

Jeremy Schapp the author of Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History called in to the show.

7:40 Dan Freeman ( the man that plans to visit 1000 Bars in one year).

8:10 - ANNE, FRED, AND MIKE ALL AGREED ON SOMETHING!!!

There was a moment of silence and taps was played for Leon Askin the man who played a Nazi in Hogan's Hero's.

The Mike North Morning Show Daily Car X Quiz Question: What is Frank Thomas' home run record for one season?

Answer: 43 (2000)

Winner: Chris Rezny of Arlington Heights

Eyebrow Man Dan Plesac of Comcast Sportsnet Chicago joined the show at 8:20

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring David Schuster.

At 8:50 Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about the movie "Meet the Fockers" http://www.meetthefockers.com/index.php

The debut of the Chris Widger Show was HOSTLESS today. Let us know if you know of his whereabouts!

9:30 Mike and Fred talked about Dusty Baker and the Cubs Pitching Staff.

Comcast Sportsnet's Dan Jiggets called in to the show at 9:40.

Friday - June 3, 2005

Artist of the Week Results:

David Palmer (AC/DC) (5/29)........................16% (56)

John Bonham (Led Zepplin) (5/31)...............41% (140)

Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones) (6/2).............21% (70)

Michael Anthony (Van Halen) (6/2)..............22%

Question of the Week Results:

Do the Sox trade Frank Thomas?

Yes........49% (199)

No.........51% (206)

Mike talked about Diane Hill's article in Maxim about NBA salaries. Check it out here: http://www.maximonline.com/sports/

Email Mike your favorite bar for Timeout Chicago!

Mike gave away tickets to the Breslin Cup at 6:40. The winner was: Todd McCillivray of Worth, IL

Anne's pick for artist of the week was Led Zeppelin. You logged on and you voted. The song that was played was "Whole Lotta Love"

Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about the billboards top 10 songs. Audioslave was #1 and Chicago's own Common was #2.

Anne mentioned the Baby Jesus Ultrasound. Go to: www.thesun.co.uk to check it out.

Mike mentioned the possibility of doing a remote from Blarney's Island.

Mike and Fred debated over who is a better manager Ozzy or Dusty.

Don Beebe joined us to talk about www.houseofspeed.com .

Mike talked about Jen's toes. Here is a picture. Check it out for yourself.

Check out today's USA Today to see if Kelly Clarkson was airbrushed.

Tony from Illusions of Chicago called in to the show. www.chicagoillusions.com or call 312-226-2233

(CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL)

Mike and Fred talked about the COMCAST Chicago Bandits.

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

The Mike North Morning Show Daily Car X Quiz Question: In what year did Jim Braddock defeat heavyweight champ Max Baer in a 15-round slugfest?

Answer: 1935

The Winner: Scott Kaye of Thornton, IL

Doug Buffone joined the crew in studio.

Knuckles called in to the show at 9:20 for the Wolves Report

Mike told the story about Walter Payton hosting a past Score Golf Outing and Mike, Knuckles, and Louie showed up with Barry Sanders, Gayle Sayers and Emmitt Smith jerseys on. No one was wearing a Payton jersey. They liked to poke fun at Walter.

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week!

Thursday, June 2, 2005

Mike and Fred talked about the managing of Ozzie Guillen and Dusty Baker in the past week.

They also talked about the Cubs and the Sox game last night.

The Mike North Real Estate Game winner was Mike Hult of Oak Lawn, IL.

Mike gave (5) sets of tickets away for The Breslin Cup. http://www.thebreslincup.com/

Mike Flannery of CBS 2 Chicago joined the crew in studio. It is his 25th anniversary at CBS 2 today!

Tom Zibkowski of Notre Dame called in to the show at 7:40

The Mike North Morning Show Car-X Daily Quiz Question is: Russell Crowe won an Oscar for Best Actor in what movie?

Answer: Gladiator 2000

Winner: Felix Rencher of Bloomington Illinois

8:20 Steve Stone joined the show

Don Cooper of The Chicago White Sox called in to the show at 8:40

Anne and Mike debated about the Avian Flu vs. Cancer and AIDS

Mike Imrem of the Daily Herald joined the show at 9:20. You can check out his column at: http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/imrem.asp?id=56005

Mike, Sammy Sosa, & Dan Jiggetts.

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about Deep Throat.

The top 10 downloaded songs of Chicago were discussed on the show. Mike and Fred had a hard time guessing. Here they are:

10. Green Day - Holiday

9. Backstreet Boys - Incomplete

8. Natalie - Goin' Crazy

7. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down

6. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

5. Destiny's Child - Girl

4. Pretty Ricky - Grind with Me

3. Akon - Lonely

2. Ciara - Oh

1. 50 Cent - Just a lil bit

Fred told us about Peter Coton Tail breaking his neck in his yard. Then Mike told us about Knuckles picking up a dead rabbit in the driveway.

Dr. Sergei Lipov joined the show to tell us about how much water you should take in daily.

Mike talked about the Chicago rapper "Common" on the cover of Time out Chicago www.timeoutchicago/index.jsp and on the cover of the Red Eye http://www.redeyechicago.com/

Jim Lynch of Evanston Schwinn joined the morning show. Go check out the store at 2746 Central Street in Evanston. He's on Pappy's Guys under "Sporting Goods".

Mike Rants at 8:20. Today's winner was Tom Trikolas of Oak Lawn. His topic was: Anne's saying "nobody wins unless everybody wins"

8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.

The Car X question of the day is: Who played Deep Throat in the 1976 movie "All the President's Men"?

Answer: Hal Holbrook

Winner: Mike Rogina of Naperville

At 9:20 Mike asked listeners to call in and tell him two things that they would do if there were no consequences.

Don't forget to email Mike about which bar should be his third pick for Time Out: Chicago Magazine.

Christi Granato, former 85 Honeybear called in to the show.

Monday, May 31, 2005

Mike and Fred talked about Mark Prior's injury. This weeks question of the Week: Frank Thomas in or out? Don't forget to vote.

Mike will have a surprise guest at the Score golf outing. For more information go to: www.670thescore.com

Mike asked Anne which Brit she wants more David Beckham or Dan Welden?

The gang talked about Danica Patrick at the Indy 500.

Mike and Fred discussed the Latroy Hawkins trade.

Don't forget to vote for this weeks ARTIST OF THE WEEK

The candidates: AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zepplin, and the Rolling Stones

The Mike North Morning Show Daily Quiz Question today was:

What was Jack O'Callahan's last season with the Chicago Blackhawks?

Answer: 1986-1987

Winner: Rob Bittner of Oak Lawn

Chris De Luca of The Chicago Sun Times called in to the show at 7:20 Click here to check out his column: http://www.suntimes.com/index/deluca.html

Fred reviewed The Longest Yard and gave it 2 1/2 stars. Click here to view the trailer: http://www.longestyard.com/longestyard.php

Anne mentioned the #1 downloaded ring tone in the U.K. Click here to listen: http://www.streakuk.com/

Jack O'Callahan called in to the show to talk about the Breslin Cup. For more information http://www.thebreslincup.com/

8:40 - The Mike North Daily Baseball report featuring George Ofman.

At 8:50 Mike talked about batting up against Jennie Finch.

Kim Alexis joined the gang in studio.

As Mike would say, "Be Regular" and drink Senekot. http://www.senekot.com/

To check out Kim go to http://www.kimalexis.com/

And Her husband, former New York Rangers Star Ron Duguay http://www.allstarhockey.com/