My robe was [so] soaking wet that it never smelled the same and I’ve only worn it twice since.”. “That was one of the most meaningful things that I’ve ever done on the show in the name of journalism,” said Roy Wood Jr. “Thankfully, we were able to find a couple of laughs in there as well, because we’re still a comedy program, but we didn’t find laughs at the expense of the people dealing with the issues at hand.”.
Waukegan police officer fatally shoots teen after car reverses during traffic stop: police. Wood Jr. went on to explain how he received a Cubs robe back in 2016 as a joke. The CHA distributed the brand new coats to children living in public housing in its 13th annual "Operation Warm" coat distribution.
Wood says two of his favorite Cubs growing up were outfielder Andre Dawson and infielder Shawon Dunston. “By the time I got home from school at 3 p.m., I’d watch the game before watching ‘DuckTales’ and ‘Darkwing Duck.’ We only had one cable box, and the Atlanta Braves came on at night; my dad wouldn’t give up the remote.”. Actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins Brian Kenny on MLB Now to talk about the Cubs winning the World Series and the team's future Sign up for the Copyright © Todos los derechos reservados. We follow the stories and update you as they develop. On the current roster he likes shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras. During his time at WVON, Roy Wood Sr. was pulled over for a traffic violation by a Chicago police officer who he thought had a great voice, so he invited the officer over to the station to create a demo reel. In 2018, he did a segment on Chicago’s issues with gun violence where he toured intentionally divested communities on the South Side with CeaseFire, a group that attempts to de-escalate potentially violent situations through mediation. And, you know, we don’t even know what the industry is gonna look like.”.
J.B. Pritzker said suburban bars and restaurants that don’t follow his order to stop seating customers inside will face stiff penalties. Wood says two of his favorite Cubs growing up were outfielder Andre Dawson and infielder Shawon Dunston.
His true connections with Chicago, where he has family members, took effect long before he became a Cubs fan. When Roy Wood Jr. comes to Chicago to visit family or for work, he likes to visit Wrigley Field, eat deep-dish pizza and snack on the city’s unique variety of popcorn. Wood was born in New York City. “I got this Cubs bath robe as a goof gift at work,” Wood Jr… With corona [virus], there’s not a lot of ‘funny’ with the center of the issue.”. Donate at https://t.co/7hINmfOlSB pic.twitter.com/HzUDsgcXnA, “Being a situation where you can’t figure out what’s next, I’ve been there before,” said Roy Wood Jr. “I feel really bad for the comics, a lot of guys I know who are very close to being on the verge of great exposure in the industry.
The incident began shortly before midnight when an officer began to investigate a vehicle near Liberty Street and Oak Street. After all, a lack of options for watching baseball — his favorite sport— during his Birmingham, Alabama, upbringing pushed him toward Cubs fandom. Foles hasn’t played any better than Mitch Trubisky so far.
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“I got this Cubs bath robe as a goof gift at work,” Wood Jr. said. With corona [virus], there’s not a lot of ‘funny’ with the center of the issue.”. Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. talks about why he became a Cubs fan growing up in Alabama. A great buddy relationship is at the center of a film full of big ideas and psychedelic journeys. Catch Cubs 360 Daily, presented by Miller Lite weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on Marquee Sports Network. See the full interview: http://via.wgntv.com/injvK us, Died: Do you get that same vitriol online? What was it like coming into The Daily Show amidst all that change? “I am growing concerned for a lot of my friends and relatives, and other people down South who I know don’t have resources or capable government officials who can put it all together,” said Roy Wood Jr. “I try to find what everyone is mad about and what’s the funny angle that can help us through.
“It immediately rained after the end of Game 7 of the World Series. Despite being a Birmingham, Alabama, native, the ‘Daily Show’ correspondent has plenty of Chicago connections. Joel Daly, legendary Chicago TV news anchor, dead at 86, died at home after watching the news. “That’s what came on TV in Alabama,” Wood recalls. And, you know, we don’t even know what the industry is gonna look like.”.
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Wood Jr. talked about how he would wear the robe for every Cubs game and talked about how he decided to go to Cleveland for Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. “That was one of the most meaningful things that I’ve ever done on the show in the name of journalism,” said Roy Wood Jr. “Thankfully, we were able to find a couple of laughs in there as well, because we’re still a comedy program, but we didn’t find laughs at the expense of the people dealing with the issues at hand.”. Wearing his Cubs robe, Roy Wood Jr. throws out the first pitch at a 2017 game in Wrigley Field.Charles Rex Arbogast/AP
I have to go to Cleveland. That police officer was Don Cornelius, who went on to create the iconic dance TV show “Soul Train.”. He has served as a correspondent for The Daily Show on Comedy Central since 2015. Cubs’ seven Gold Glove finalists most in NL, Bears' Bilal Nichols on defensive strength through six weeks, Marquee Sports Network - Television Home of the Chicago Cubs. In a time where so many people have fewer and fewer options to find ways to keep their minds off of the coronavirus pandemic, comedian Roy Wood Jr. aims to provide a brief respite wherever he can. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on being a Cubs fan and life on The Daily Show Must Watch. The brand he prefers isn’t Garrett’s Popcorn; he’s a Nuts on Clark man. “By the time I got home from school at 3 p.m., I’d watch the game before watching ‘DuckTales’ and ‘Darkwing Duck.’ We only had one cable box, and the Atlanta Braves came on at night; my dad wouldn’t give up the remote.”.
“When Addison Russell hit that grand slam, I was sitting on my couch, I turned to my girl and said, ‘I have to go to Cleveland. I did the segment wearing a Chicago Cubs bathrobe. ‘It’s always good to have that,’ he said. Early life and education. One of the online shows he performed was with Chicago comedian Hannibal Buress. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The brand he prefers isn’t Garrett’s Popcorn; he’s a Nuts on Clark man.
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