Today's Show

We start off today's show not from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town") or those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973"), but from the audio clip, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". "Roll Tide Roll", said all-time caller Leroy after a lengthy gap between the opening clip and this one, followed by numerous others (the Rebecca Wilson audio, Mike Dow's "Paris of the South" clip, "Bad Bill", etc.). Listeners briefly heard substitute call screener Jennifer's theme before the Uncle's regular introduction. "No, it's not Uncle Henry today, it's me, it's the call screener Leeanna Matteson and I'm sure I'll put Uncle Henry to shame", said our host for the next two days. She assured listeners that the Uncle's recent conversation with Mike Dow not airing live in its entirety was not her fault. "Are you ready to talk", said Leeanna to our guest Mike Dean of the Mobile County Commission, who's voice was nowhere near the microphone for the first few seconds. "How much are the taxes on gasoline", said our regular call screener. "I don't really know the total tax of it", said the commissioner after saying that there are gas taxes for the city, county, and state. "I'm excited about what's going on in Mobile County", said Mike referring to the help after the storm named "Katrina". "Seems like Mobile has been kind of forgotten in the news", said Leeanna before asking Dean if he's ever heard anybody say something about the lack, if any news coverage on the numerous losses in the City of Mobile and the county. "We are looking at every way we can to get people back to where [they've been] before Katrina hit", said Mike. "We have a caller on the line", said our call screener before learning that its Dave, who reported on a FEMA trailer lot that has remained unchanged over the past three weeks. "I'll bet you there's a couple a hundred trailers", said Dave. "Let me explain this to you, Leeann", said Mike, whose explanation included, "somebody's probably saving them for someone else, when the need is on the Coden or Alabama Port area". Shortly before the first commercial break, Dean reminds us about this great opportunity for Mobile to help its neighbors in Mississippi and Louisiana, but "we have to take care of our people first, that's what I want to do". "This is the Uncle Henry Show", said Leeanna before the break. After the break, Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine's theme is used as bumper music as Leeanna reminds listeners that the Uncle is out today, leaving us with whom she considers to be a "prettier" host. Dean was in agreement after Leeanna mentioned that she is not as cranky as the Uncle is. "Yes, I can hear, thank you for Commissioner Dean for taking my call", said Sandra before telling Dean about the road projects going on, including the widening of Nevious Road to Range Line Road. "I would love to be working on these projects and hurricane projects", said Mike, "we have some real good projects going on". "Tillman's Corner is growing so greatly", said Leeanna, "is there a lot of projects going on the road ways". After "the other side of the break", Leeanna will continue her conversation with the county commissioner. During mid-sentence, Leeanna renamed the show "The Leeanna Matteson Show" before directing anyone with complaints to the Uncle's answering machine at (251) 706-BULL. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.1/5!


The Uncle shall return Thursday!


"Mighty Warm" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show not from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town") and those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973"), but from audio clips such as, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air" and the Rebecca Wilson audio. "Uncle Henry has the day off today and will be back Thursday, so it's an open line program", said program director Scott O'Brien, "I'll be nice to you and I'll listen to you". Our host for the day also mentions Tuesday's program with Leeanna and Mike Dean of the Mobile County Commissioner, along with Wednesday's show featuring audio of the Uncle's conversation with Mike Dow, which was mostly unheard due to issues with the station's microwave to transmitter link. After Scott reminded listeners to call in at (251) 479-2723, he mentions that among the things heard during the aftermath of the storm named "Katrina" includes "people who are taking advantage of the agencies that are offering assistance. "You have to assume that people are there for one purpose and one purpose only", said Scott speaking about the folks who are "ripping off" relief agencies. Scott is also interested in hearing listeners discuss the past weekend's Alabama Crimson Tide football game and their upcoming game with Florida State. "Is it just me, or Alabama does have a very talented team", according to Scott. "Let's see what's on your mind this morning", said Scott before asking our first caller for his name, which is Michael. "Are you a big truck driver", Scott asked Michael, who drives tanker trucks such as those carrying gasoline. "Why all of a sudden there aren't enough trucks", said Scott before Michael mentioned the shortage of truckers across the USA, meaning plenty of opportunities for folks interested. "You have three major trucking companies in Mobile alone", said Michael, who later said, "a lot of the problems have always been distribution" of gasoline. Kay on the second line joins us after Michael's "enlightening call" before speaking her mind on the evacuation technique of turning Interstate lanes into a one way highway never being implemented in Texas before the storm named "Rita" arrived. After the first commercial break and the bumper music with singer Olivia Newton-John, "talking about gas shortages and other related problems", said Scott before thanking our next caller for holding on. "The problem, during normal times, there is no problem", said Robert on folks who fill their automobiles with gasoline, "they panic back" during the days before a hurricane. "They're pretending to be not out of regular", said Scott on gasoline proprietors before Robert assured him that the majority of service stations are not doing that. "How you doing, Scott", said Derek joining us in agreement with out previous caller 100%. Besides the Shell Chemical Plant, Derek would find it "nice to have a couple of [more] refineries" to produce gasoline. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


The Uncle shall return Thursday!

Notes of Interest:

The owner of the TV news weblog "Big Easy TV" has placed his site up "For Sale". While I am very interested in operating the weblog and continuing its mission of covering TV news stations in the southeast thanks to the numerous industry insiders, but the fact there is a price involved is keeping me away.

Starting at 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM, WKRG-TV5 begins airing the situation comedy "The Jeffersons" for the first time since its original run on CBS.

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to "there's an old Negro spiritual that says there's a storm in the ocean" as part of the audio clip from the Mobile City Council. Regular audio clips were played, such as all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" and late community activist Lillian Jackson's "Thank you Uncle Henry". "Thank you so much, thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he "thinks ahead" on what he calls a "gorgeous afternoon" at 9:38 AM in the morning. "I won't be here Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday", said the Uncle reminding listeners again about his vacation time, along with the reason for his vacation being cut short again due to his mistrust of station employees. Our host managed to view the cable news stations yesterday, including the Cable News Network, but only to learn "that their job is to no longer present news on television". "Where do you go now to get the news, do you go to The Weather Channel to get the news", said the Uncle before suggesting that CNN's long stretches of commentary should be used to start a talk show. "I've got no use for the CNN", said the Uncle. "We as a people cannot let our guard down" was the Uncle's message to anybody outside of folks such as Scott O'Brien and Leeanna after speaking his mind on the reaction toward the current Supreme Court nomination. Before the first commercial break, our host admits that he is "just beginning to scratch the surface". First caller Greg believes that a certain service station is anticipating the rise of gasoline prices after the storm named "Rita" passes. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said Bart "with a couple of things" to say, including a correction of our previous caller Greg. Bart used the time to compliment show sponsor Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, "they are good people". "We'll shut up and listen", said Bart leaving us on the note of his wise father. Marie suggests that certain musicians or "rappers" as she called them need to "go back a rewrite, because I'm sure he (G.W. Bush) caused a traffic jam". "The older I get, the more stupidity I see", said Marie before the Uncle said it's probably because she's getting smarter. "He doesn't need to be Superman or Batman getting to these crisis", said the Uncle after reminding folks that Bush has already made five or so trips to the Gulf Coast in the past few weeks. During the show's shortest segment, our host reminds listeners that after the newsbreak, "more of your phone calls, just hang in there, remain calm when your call commences". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message from Tim. Our caller best known for saying "he's another that makes me sick" called in response to Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine's reference to our "brothers & sisters" in the region, yet Tim happens to have none. Next voice message comes from someone who "periodically likes to imitate" our host's voice, which was deleted (seemly more than once) due to its offensive description of our call screener Leeanna. "Thank you so much, Uncle Henry Show here for you on this beautiful Thursday in the Mobile region", said the Uncle greeting & all before reminding listeners yet again that our current timeslot is not enough to cover every topic. Our host suggests putting some more on pressure on program director Scott O'Brien for a new length of time, such as from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. "I cannot leave the program in the hands of the people here", said the Uncle after announcing his 3-day vacation for next week, originally was to be a full week. Monday's show is so far a "mystery show", as our host is not sure who would be hosting. "Leeanna will be involved in hosting Tuesday and Wednesday", according to the Uncle previewing the shows with guest Mike Dean of the Mobile County Commission and audio of the "infamous Mike Dow interview" on their respective days. The Dow interview will be replayed after it was "destroyed" due to transmitter and microwave problems this week. After our host returns next Thursday, everything will return to normal 1000%. After using the "World Web" this morning, our host learned that no Texas school buses are underwater so far, giving residents a chance to flee from yet another storm on it s way to the Gulf Coast. Our host also read today's "Metro/Region" section in the Mobile Register for the article focused on the Causeway. " I want to make my opinion known again", said the Uncle, "the Causeway is a good thing, let's have more of it, that's my opinion". First caller Steve joins us assuring our host there is nothing to worry, forcing his short vacation. "This conservative has your back", said Steve. Before the first commercial break, "you take care of yourself", said Steve after our host informed him that "we're on a break". Our unnamed caller refreshes the Uncle's memory on the Texas petroleum industry and the effects it will have on prices across the country once this storm passes through. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.0/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message recorded yesterday. "Go Gators, Satsuma wins", said this fellow after witnessing his team's high school football game last night. Next voice message comes from one fellow who bears witness to "something to behold" behind the Mobile Civic Center, mostly garbage by the folks lined up there. "The government's got a bunch of babies and they'll never get rid of them", said our caller before ending his message. "Thank you for listening", said a soft-spoken Uncle greeting one & all for before thanking listeners for their support for him hosting a program on WRKH "The Rocket" 96.1 FM. "The ground is not your garbage" was among the Uncle's message to the folks at the Civic Center. "What, what kind of face are you making at me", said the Uncle before threatening them with his belt as if they were small children. After reminding listeners to call in at (251) 479-2723, "hurricane relief topics, Don Siegelman running for governor", said the Uncle before playing Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine's introduction music and an audio clip of him. "Tell what your conversation was about", our host asked Nodine about his meeting with Gov. Riley last night. "What about this open seat on the county commission", said the Uncle before Steve described the conversation with the governor being much about help for Mobile County. "How are you doing, guys", said first live caller Tim before appreciating our host for "breaking in with the commissioner". Tim informed the commissioner about the fellow who received relief money from FEMA to reimburse his generator purchase. "When the commissioner gets up to the White House or whatever, we can do something about it", said Tim. Our caller happened to see Steve's new Ford truck the other day, which managed to withstand our recent storm. After losing Dale, Bubba joins us "with a solution to your trash problems at the hurricane center, Civic Center". "Stop everybody at the gate and give everyone these plastic trash bags", said Bubba, who was referring to 710 AM's parking lot where folks are also lining up for help after the storm named "Katrina". After the break, audio from a previous visit by Nodine was played. "Are you under control today", the Uncle asked Steve, who responded with "constantly under a good point". "I know three people who got $900, one got $900", said Don reporting on some folks who managed to "stay on the line", or the FEMA telephone line to receive money, yet they barely have any damage. "People who don't need it get it [deny others]", said Don before calling this a "crime". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of Lillian Jackson. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said the late community activist, "I heard your antics when you first came on". Regular audio clips, including the late, great Gracie's "So I've come back to reality, I've come to you" and Jackson's "Thank you Uncle Henry" were played. "Thank you so much, thank you, listener, thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all before asking us, "is there actual listening going on". "Numerous, numerous topics to discuss", said the Uncle before acknowledging that "something went wrong" during yesterday's show with Mike Dow. "Leeanna, are you in the building or you're standing out in that line", said the Uncle in pursuit of a call screener, who happened to be in search of a marker to draw something for Jerry McCutchan of the McCutchan Company. "Microwave went out", said Leeanna on the station transmitter problems during yesterday's show, prompting our host to ask, "what is that" before she responded jokingly by saying it was the kind that prepares popcorn. "Portions of yesterday's program were recorded", said the Uncle. "He didn't sound like he wanted to quit" was how the Uncle described Dow yesterday, yet Leeanna found the fellow to be quite happy in his final days as mayor of Mobile. "Maybe that show will be replayed sometime, I don't know when", said the Uncle. "What's up with our vending machine", the Uncle asked Leeanna before she reminded that it's been empty for months. "I don't know if the hurricane somehow impacted the vending machine industry", said the Uncle before asking himself if there's some sort of corn chip shortage. According to the Uncle's experience working within the WKRG/Clear Channel of Mobile building, the "unfit and unhealthy" radio people depend on these snacks. Listeners were reminded to call in at (251) 479-2723, but first our host must ask, "what are the qualifications to get something", such as the folks lined up at the Mobile Civic Center for help after the storm named "Katrina". "Do you bring a piece of your house with you", the Uncle asked before sharing his average person perspective on this, "why not go to them". "As long as there are debit cards, there will [always] be lines to get them", said the Uncle before speaking to first caller Rick joining us with a "Roll Tide" shout. "If you don't have a social security number in your head", said Rick on folks whom he believes don't deserve relief money. After we lost caller Cat, "well, that's probably not a bad thing", said the Uncle before assuring our lost caller "no offence". After the break, K.P. joins us with a "Roll Tide" shout before expressing his strong agreement with the Uncle on storm relief. As the host went on the "World Web" today ("you heard of that", said the Uncle) and visited Red Cross.org (pronounced "orge" by our host), he was unable to find out anything on verifying folks looking for relief after the storm. After changing to subject to Mobile's annual Bay Fest event, K.P was terminated after bringing the word "infest" at the wrong time. "I need to know more about the verification", said the Uncle before speaking to Glenn, who believes organizations such as the Red Cross are "so affected by politics" that they cannot operate in our way. "These organizations cannot operate according to reality right now", according to Glenn. "I'll tell you what has to happen", said the Uncle before predicting that Congress will pass a bill preventing money fraud by anyone claiming to help others, giving donors a reason to relax. "We have a newsbreak, then more of this program", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.4/5!

"Hot Again" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message. "Hey Uncle Henry, this is Jim", said our first caller via voice message suggesting that the folks lined up the Mobile Civic Center for help after the storm named "Katrina" pick up the paper lying around or else someone would still complain. Regular audio clips were played, from all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" to the late Lillian Jackson's "Thank you Uncle Henry". Shortly after Danny's voice message began playing, technical difficulties surfaced. "Thank you so much, welcome to the Uncle Henry Show, thank you listener", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he looks forward to this week's shows, including today's "allege" visit by Mike Dow, but first our host must speak to Leeanna. "Sometime this year", said the Uncle summoning our call screener for an explanation to why Dow wanted to speak with her on the phone recently. "Is he going to be on the air at all", the Uncle asked, learning that the mayor will be on the show via telephone around 10:00 AM. "The news is on at 10:00", said the Uncle before later saying, "I can't just turn off the Mike Sloan news". According to an "overnight guy" as the Uncle got "to work at 4:30 in the morning", the line of cars near the WKRG/Clear Channel of Mobile building have been out there since around 10:00 PM, continuing the cause problems for employees such as Leeanna. "When the mayor calls, be on your best behavior", said the Uncle to our call screener before she left the room. Since Dow will be joining us by telephone, our host would want a second interview with him, only face to face. "It must be good if the lady on the phone doesn't want to say what it is", said the Uncle after hearing Leeanna explain the line situation. Listeners were reminded to dial (251) 479-2723 during and after the first commercial break. Technical difficulties persisted shortly before the break. After the break, our host reminds us that he's looking forward to today's conversation with the mayor and that listeners to can call in before Dow does. "I don't know what the Democratic message is, do you", the Uncle asked after reading the Mobile Register's "Political Skinny" column with the political party's leader Howard Dean reacting to Sam Jones winning last Tuesday's mayoral election. "The message seemed to be about the same", said the Uncle reflecting on Mobile's non-partisan mayoral race, "let's spend more on capital improvements like street pavement". "A few of them talked about tax relief, but I don't see this as a democrat victory", said the Uncle continuing to solve the message, with theories such as "the government is your daddy". "I don't think anybody ran on that", said the Uncle before reminding callers who receive a ringing line to let it ring, since it seems that Leeanna is having lengthy conversations with listeners, including one on the subject of having her own show. Technical difficulties continued during the break, resulting in low or no audio at all for the listeners. Regular audio returns as the Uncle and Leeann converse yet again. First caller live George joins us with a "good morning" before congratulating the Uncle on hitting "the nail on the head" on the Democratic message, since he comes from a democrat family. "Being a democrat is an attitude that someone is going to take care of you", said George after sharing his life journey. "Mike Sloan with news coming", said the Uncle before reminding callers to line up now for the Mike Dow interview. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!


"Hot" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

(Note: Due to "The Price is Right" returning with new shows for the 2005-2006 television season and the fact that I contribute to a weblog dedicated to daily summaries of the show, only the 9:30 AM half-hour of "The Uncle Henry Show" will be covered on most days. Pardon the inconvenience, if you do not mind?)

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of the late community activist Lillian Jackson saying, "Roll Tide this weekend" after greeting our host. "Thank you so much, Uncle Henry Show underway", said a louder than usual Uncle greeting one & all on a beautiful Friday morning, yet something troubling is brewing within him. "I'm aback", said the Uncle on the enraged folks lining up to "get money immediately" at the Mobile Civic Center in downtown Mobile, where charitable and "quasi-charitable" organizations have or will set up shop. "These people are going down to the Civic Center and just getting their selves worked up in a ladder", said the Uncle, who doesn't quite understand the enraged folks. Our host plays a report by WPMI-TV's Bruce Mildworth on the situation at the Civic Center. "My goodness", the Uncle reacting to the report, "calm down". "Why are you people so angry, calm down", the Uncle asked before playing a voice message by our long-time commentator Al in reaction to the police out there. "They don't work for the Red Cross, they are only there for security", said Al. "Hang in there" was the Uncle's advice for the volunteers and officers out there. Before the first commercial break, our host reminds listeners that there are "many other topics to be discussed as the program progresses forward". After the break, "learn to do what's right, why do they hurt each other so, calm down at the Civic Center", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Jack. "Nowadays you have to check these people's financial background", said Jack, "you have to have a background check". "It's human nature", Jack later added, "wherever they get easy money, they do it". "Thank you Jack, I appreciate your phone call", said the Uncle before speaking to Glenn, who stated his name for our host before reading portions of a Mobile Register editorial. This editorial focused on former mayoral candidate John Peavy refusing a rezoning vote by the Mobile City Council, changing the future of the waterfront condominium project in downtown Mobile. Steve joins us witnesses to a time when the "entitlement mentality runs amuck". "They're spoiled, they've never seen a real hardship", said Steve on the folks at the Civic Center. "I don't know how anyone can change the outcome of a cat. 5 hurricane", said Steve before leaving us seconds before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Second half-hour begins with another shout of "thank you so much" by our host before "expressing his continuous dismay" for the City of Mobile and its lineup for this year's Bay Fest music event. "Are you happy to see me", our call screener Leeanna asked after being summoned for an explanation of the performers. "Remember this is tax payer supported", said the Uncle before mentioning unfamiliar names such as "Multi" and Morris Day. "Kool and the Gang, I heard of Kool and the Gang", said the Uncle. "Bo Bice, I heard of him", said the Uncle, followed by Leeanna with "cool". "Jimmy Ill Finger", said the Uncle, "Fester the Beat Molester". "B.B. King, I know that, I approve of that", said the Uncle. "Saliva", said the Uncle, with Leeanna intervening with "that's a cool name". "Some of the song titles have expletives", according to the Uncle's online readings on the band "Saliva". "I won't take my kids to it", said Leeanna assuring our host she won't take them to a "Saliva" performance. "Super Star Two is one song by Saliva", said the Uncle before reading a few of the lyrics, where after that "it's nothing but cursing". "I'm sad that Mobilians…don't think…if it were a private concert that worked that concerts are suppose to work, I wouldn't be upset", said the Uncle. "Red Halo", said the Uncle before Leeanna told him that "it's a band". "B.B. King is wonderful", said the Uncle after our call screener said she would watch him perform. "Well, then go on", said the Uncle after Leeanna admits to not knowing much about some of these performers. "They would rather invite Saliva, how can someone say Saliva is a better tax [expenditure] than an Osmond", said the Uncle before reminding listeners how to call in. Mark joins us with a "Roll Tide" shout before asking our host about the Mexican consulate set up in Mobile to help natives residing in the area. "I'm not really for the entertainment aspect, but I guess some people want to forget their troubles", said Mark on this October's Bay Fest. During the commercial break, "Uncle Henry, on behalf of Woody's Barbecue in Daphne", said our host during a live commercial for the restaurant's specials and the TV set that is tuned to a Daphne football game over the weekend. After the break, a voice message with an imitation of what a Bay Fest performer may sing to displaced people after the storm, since Mike Dow was quoted of saying that they can over to Bay Fest while staying aboard the cruise ship "Holiday". "What the deal is with the condo development on the waterfront", said Joe, who also asked if Peavy previously voted for this condominium plan, or "supported" as the Uncle put it. If the editorial on Peavy were true, Joe would be "so glad he didn't win the mayorship". "Was the previous caller making some racial assurance", John asked our host, who didn't quite notice such a thing during Joe's call. John asked if any more local consulates will open, such as one for Chinese or Vietnamese residents since "America's not for anyone here anymore". Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Third half-hour begins with a voice message from someone claiming to be "Fred Hollywood" before saying he would move over to Mobile County District 1 to run for Sam Jones' position since he was never "really convicted". "Denied", shouts Tom, who "lost a bunch of shingles" on his house during the storm, yet FEMA seems to be "discriminatory" toward folks with insurance. "I'm just going to drop all my insurance and rely totally on FEMA", said Tom. "I bet there was no effort [put in] toward getting Tony Orlando, Glen Campbell", according to Tom on Bay Fest. "Let's talk to the…dial tone", said the Uncle before speaking to Leeanna already in the room to discuss the weirdo who has been contacting us since the 2:00 PM hour days, back when the fellow was known for insulting former Alabama quarterback Bobby Jackson. Before playing "Evil Irrational Man's" latest voice message, the Uncle mentions the local sports' media cruelty toward Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Brody Croyle, which has brought out the worst out of this confirmed fellow also known for his evil laugh. "Now see, I don't get that, I don't understand the animosity toward this young man", said the Uncle after hearing the weirdo's message, along with Leeanna's chuckling during its playing. Final whirlwind segment begins with the Uncle asking our call screener if he can discuss her recent "transportation woe", but first he must mention Daniel Moore's latest painting on the Alabama Crimson Tide titled, "The Pro Throw Catch", despite the litigation by the University of Alabama. "Monday, you want to listen, Mayor Dow is stopping in on the Uncle Henry", said the Uncle, "some people love him and some people don't". An assessment from "The Idea Guy" via voice message on Dow's reign as mayor was played, where he was dubbed the "Jimmy Carter of Mobile". "A lot of people thought he was real smart, it only took 16 years", said "Idea" on how long it took to "screw up" the City of Mobile. Tim spoke on relief money abuse after the storm named "Katrina", such as one fellow who was expecting a reimbursement check, yet he had no generator and someone using her debit card to pay for changes done to her physical appearance. Unfortunately, our host has no time to share Leeanna's "shocking story" involving her in the back of a police car. Her laughter and the Uncle's very mention of that part of the story will leave us wondering over the weekend. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!


Today's show gets a 4.7/5!


"A Few Showers" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to our regular audio clips. Audio clips spanning from the late community activist Lillian Jackson's asking our host "Uncle Henry, are you on the air now, what time do you come on" to "Thank you, Uncle Henry". "Sheriff wants a new jail, does he…well, I want a new dag gone car", said Tim in today's first voice message. "Thank you so much, hey, welcome to the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle greeting one & all, "I continue to be both gratified and surprised by the continuous listener support". "I was thinking about you last night", our host admitted when referring to the time he was frying some chicken and tender loins for himself. "I had a weirdo emotional reaction to stuff", said the Uncle starting off the show on a local issue, rather than a national, global, or intergalactic. "Yes, Sam Jones is going to be the mayor of Mobile", said the Uncle informing listeners who weren't paying attention over the past few days. "The most popular word in advertising is the word new", according to the Uncle, who admits that someone new is "something exciting". "Despite all of the awfulness during the election", our host still manages to pick up a copy of the "infamous" Mobile Register, especially for the article on the cruise ship "Holiday" featuring an amusing Mike Dow quote. "If evacuees are going to be on the ship, they can go to Bay Fest", said the mayor, as the Uncle read it. "I experienced an emotion that…took me off guard, an emotional reaction that…missing Mike Dow", said the Uncle finding the right words to describe his feelings after reading that article. "I will miss hearing his strange quotes", our host admitted, "he always had something unexpected to say". "I won't miss his attitude toward paving streets", said the Uncle, among other things we won't miss about Dow as mayor. Listeners are reminded to call in at (251) 479-2723, but first our host wants "to talk to the Democrat Party" about the potential candidates for the Mobile County Commissioner, including soon-to-be-former councilman Thomas Sullivan and Douglas Wicks. "You need to come up with some better candidates", said the Uncle, "come on, a convicted extortionist". After the first commercial break, the Osmonds (Donny & Marie) can be heard in the background. "Will they have to pay, will FEMA pay for their Bay Fest passes", our host wondered about the displaced residents who may take residence on the cruise ship "Holiday" before speaking to John, who commended our host "on everything". John expressed worry of Mobile "winding up like Prichard" after Jones becomes mayor, yet he never tried to explain why. "When you want to explain it, call back", said the Uncle before speaking to Eloise, who believes our host "was advertising beer" whenever he's promoting Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, Alabama. This conversation lead to a commercial for the restaurant during the show, including the music. "I'm not going to mention anything about beer, if that upsets you", said the Uncle. "Thank you for leading me into the Woody's Barbecue commercial", said the Uncle before thanking our call screener Leeanna on another lost caller before speaking to Walter, a first time caller and local businessman of 45-years. "I personally think Sam Jones is a pretty good guy", said Walter before reminding certain folks to give the mayoral elect a chance before he gets into office this October. "Time will tell", said the Uncle quoting Fred Richardson of the Mobile City Council before the commercial break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


Second half-hour begins with a voice message from "The Idea Guy", followed by another shout of "thank you so much" by the Uncle. He admits that he "didn't realize" that Mobile's only radio reporter Charlie Moss spoke with John Peavy and Mike Dow at Government Plaza for an interview piece soon to air during "WPMI Saturday". Previously our host never heard of such a program airing early Saturday mornings, but today listeners can hear portions of Moss' interviews. "We lost Jay, Leeanna not doing her job", said the Uncle before getting to our next caller, who turned out to be an audio prankster after telling Eloise to "lighten up". "It is a good day", said Clearance before speaking in agreement with Walter. "Why is government taking care of the corporation and not the people", Clarence asked our host. "Hey Uncle Henry, how are you", said Luke before asking host about this weekend's Alabama Crimson Tide game, which both fellows are looking to. As for Alabama quarterback Brody Croyle, whom Luke mentioned, "I called for them to stop their vicious attacks", said the Uncle on the mediums covering sports. As Luke left us with a "Roll Tide" shout, our host played audio of all-time caller Leroy's rendition of the battle cry. "I want a lot of new stuff new, does he (Sheriff Jack Tillman) have a CD, and I don't mean CD, a CD full of money", said Tim. After the break, our host speaks to Ann, who joined us with a pleasant "good morning" before reiterating Clarence. "The audio tape from Charlie Moss", said the Uncle before playing audio of Moss speaking to John Peavy a day after the election. Peavy was asked if he would run for mayor again, responding with "we'll have to evaluate it heavily" and said that he's ready to go back into the construction business. "What's next for John Peavy", Charlie asked the councilman. "I have two more weeks in the city council", said Peavy, who would help transition his successor Gina Gregory into the District 7 position he currently holds. After the newsbreak the Mike Dow audio. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!

Third half-hour begins with our host reminding listeners who may "have a thought after the show" to contact him via voice message at (251) 706-BULL. Tommy joins us with a "Roll Tide" shout before saying he would vote "democrat" next time before saying, "they simply should have got troops in there to help those people", referring to the situation in New Orleans. "I have one other thing, but you've done got me so mad", said Tommy. "If you're angry because the troops weren't dropping water, you need to talk to the governor of Louisiana", said the Uncle before speaking again with Clearance. "Hello, Uncle Henry", said Joe, "I want to make it short and sweet" on Delta Airlines and the low cost airlines. Our next caller was actually "solicited" on his cellular phone days before the election, which actually angered him because those campaign-related calls were a waste of the phone's minutes. "I'm not exaggerating", said our victim of cellular phone solicitation. John asked our host for the definition of bankruptcy protection, since he's unfamiliar with it. "Well, they're going to get some protection to pay off the dept", said the Uncle, "the airline business is so vital to the economy…we can do without the Amtrak". "You can imagine how much money can be lost", said the Uncle on these flights. "I apologize for not being an expert on bankruptcy law", our host admitted, who may speak better for people rather than large businesses. Final whirlwind segment begins with some "William Tell" music, including horse sounds in the background as the Uncle gets to the "interesting stuff happening" during yesterday's city council meeting, when Mike Dow spoke to reporter Charlie Moss about Tuesday's election. According to Dow, "Sam was viewed as the person who can keep things going", resulting in the election's outcome. "Were you disappointed with all the negative ads", Charlie asked Dow. "Get our politics above this divisive business", said the mayor, who also added Cody Road to the divisiveness. "I appreciate it", said Charlie at the end of the audio. After George joined us briefly for the show's final minute, "thank you for listening, we have Rush Limbaugh coming after the news", said the Uncle before reminding listeners as always to pray and read their Bible. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Today's show gets a 4.9/5!

"Slightly Stickier" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of "this is a new Mobile" by soon-to-be-mayor Sam Jones at his victory celebration last night. Regular audio clips, including all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" were played. "Good Lord, what have we done now", said Tim after hearing Thomas Sullivan this morning say he wants to run for Jones' position in the Mobile County Commission. "Thank you so much, welcome to the Uncle Henry", said the Uncle greeting one & all as we have "a lot to talk about" on this day, but first "some news" from Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine. "Steve Nodine steps in", said the Uncle as the commissioner joins us to comment on the "allege new Mobile", which our host disagrees with completely. "That is not a new Mobile", according to our host showing Nodine a Mobile Register photo of Mike Dow wearing a gold chain during last night's victory celebration for Jones. "I congratulate Sam", said Steve, who usually saw his fellow commissioner as someone "low key" until last night's mayoral victory. "The county cannot supersede state law", said Steve on why Sullivan cannot run in a special election for the county commission. "You're saying it's a new Mobile or is it going to be different", the Uncle asked Steve, who knows well there will be plenty of changes under Jones. After the first commercial break, the question "who will be the new county commissioner replacing Sam Jones" may have an answer. After the break, the theme to "The Magnificent Seven" plays in the background as our host's favorite clip from the councilman era played. "The governor will appoint someone to serve until 2008", said the Uncle on Jones' county commission seat. "Have you been advising the governor", our host asked Nodine, who would later say, "I'm sure the governor would seek input". Our host already has in mind a couple of names for potential county commissioners who could move into Jones' district, including Randy Davis. "His name's Bush, I like that", said the Uncle the other candidate in mind. First caller Chad joins asked for Nodine's opinion on the outcome of the District 7 race, since he's concerned that Gina Gregory may be similar to Mike Dow in the fiscal sense. "Good morning", said Tim before asking the Uncle and Nodine about the "one day requirement" for county commissioners in Mobile County, which neither one had a clue about. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Second half-hour begins with a voice message from Bubba suggesting that Mobile Regional Airport move their 10-year-old "junk cars" to the terminal for travelers to see. "Thank you for continuing to listen to the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle before mentioning Nodine's continuous efforts to help folks in Mississippi. Norman mainly joined us to ask if our host has watched "any of these confirmation hearings" for the nominee for the Supreme Court, only to learn that the Uncle has "no desire" to view the hearings. "Were you able to blame him for the hurricane like everybody else", Norman asked Steve after our host questioned him on his meeting with G.W. Bush after his last visit to Mobile. "Good morning…who you got on there this morning, Steve Nodine or Steve Lowdown", said Joe accusing Nodine of saying things derogatory against Jones. "You have absolutely no clue what you're talking about", according to Steve. "Well on Uncle Henry and Steve Nodine", said George, who finds Nodine to be very articulate and believes he answered every question well. "Thank you George, I appreciate that", said the Uncle, followed by Steve's "thank you, George". "Back to Sam Jones, the mayor elect", said the Uncle changing the subject before asking our county commissioner if Jones would bring in some new county people. "Can you stay for one more brief minute", the Uncle asked Steve before the next commercial break. "Before you say anything else, I want to see if you agree with this", said the Uncle before playing "Evil Irrational Man's" voice message saying that Mobile is now doomed, evoking the late community activist Lillian Jackson that made our host react with a "sniff" on the air. "Well good morning, Uncle Henry, how are you doing", said Michael before asking Nodine why his phone calls regarding the construction of a house were never returned. "We were in the middle of a hurricane" was Steve's explanation for Michael's phone calls to the Jones and Nodine offices never getting returned. "Good morning…Roll Tide", said David before expressing his trust for Nodine before giving "more power to him". Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


Third half-hour begins with a voice message from a fellow asking, "how'd you expect me to vote when my favorite liquor store is under 12 feet of water in New Orleans". Our host reflects on today's educational experience, from the "infamous Mobile Register" and its photo of Mike Dow wearing a gold chain at the Jones' victory celebration and Steve Nodine claiming that there will be changes after Jones becomes mayor. "This is just going to be the same old thing", according to the Uncle. Shortly after audio of John Peavy's reaction to yesterday's mayoral election and the "outrageousness" of the Mobile Register began playing, all was silent for the listeners suddenly before the rest of the audio clip was heard. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said Freddie before saying that Peavy was never endorsed by Dow because he "hooked up" with Nodine during much of the mayoral race. Ray asked our host if he remembers the first day of Clinton's reign as president, which according to Ray brought out a "dark cloud" when it comes to his record. According to Ray, WALA Channel 10's mayoral election results kept showing Peavy in the lead. It's either true or Ray may need some glasses. Chris gave our host "a heads up" on the "dead air" during the Peavy audio. "I think you broke it", according to our call screener Leeanna, which fueled the Uncle's anger of the technical problems experienced. "Please, for the health of the show, please get out of the studio for your own protection", said the Uncle, with "pretty please" and "tattoos on top". Final whirlwind segment begins with Marlon's prediction for West Mobile incorporating and becoming its own city "within five years". "I think the people out there just want to be left alone", said the Uncle before Polly joined us confirming for our host today's technical problem before finding Leeanna to be a "teen-age giddy" too often at her age of 29. William says he would pray for the new administration once Sam Jones becomes mayor. Our host reminds listeners about Dow's appearance in the studio next Monday, possibly our next guest after Nodine since no more are scheduled for this week. "He will give you the answers", said the Uncle assuring us about Dow. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 3.5/5!


Today's show gets a 4.4/5!


"You haven't seen the last of me" - Thomas Sullivan

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of "in time holds the answer to everything, in time we'll all know" from the Mobile City Council. Regular audio clips, including the late Lillian Jackson's "Thank you, Uncle Henry" were played. "A majority rules", said Thomas Sullivan in another city council audio clip. "Thank you so much", said the Uncle greeting one & all in a louder tone of voice as the show originates live from studios located where the City of Mobile's center of economic activity once took place, long before the Mobile Flea Market took that title. "It's election day, runoff election in the City of Mobile", said the Uncle before asking listeners who have just voted to "tell me what you've seen", including the number of voters. "I've been told that our Internet stream is working", according to our host waiting for confirmation. "People are excited because no matter what man wins, Sam Jones or John Peavy, there will be, after 16 years, finally someone new for Mobilians to complain about", said the Uncle, "Mobilians just love to complain". "A whole host of new things to complain about", the Uncle added, "a new age will begin to dome in the City of Mobile". Our host reminds listeners anywhere to call in at (251) 479-2723, but first a subject "more serious" involving call screener Leeanna now being summoned by audio of listener Jan's "Leeann" and "Evil Irrational Man's" "Leeanna" playing alternately. "Coffee time ended at 9 o'clock", said the Uncle after hearing what our call screener was up to. She mainly joins us to share his recent visit to the Mississippi coast to bring things such as water to its residents. "I saw trees on top of houses, houses on top of houses…but you know what, everybody was happy", according to Leeanna. "There's no restaurants, they're gone", she said after mentioning large restaurant signs close by. "So you drag your children into the debris and your husband drag you over there", said the Uncle after hearing much of our call screener's story. "I won't bring FEMA up to anyone over there anymore", said Leeanna on one point when the Mississippi residents she met weren't so happy. "There's Leeanna, doing her part for the storm victims…using the devastation to teach her children something", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. During the break, our host interrupted a commercial for Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, Alabama he recorded recently to express his love for the barbecue even further. He ended this interruption with a "personal seal of approval" for Woody's Barbecue. "Uncle Henry, today is Monday, the 12th of September", said our first caller via voice message asking why the automatic garbage trucks in his neighborhood were absent, probably something related to Thomas Sullivan. Next voice message comes from Tim, who "gets happy every dag gone day" over the fact that Mike Dow will no longer by mayor. "Just let the phones rings", said the Uncle since he believes that Leeanna is not at her call screening post right now. After meeting potential voters, our host believes that a certain storm named "Katrina" may have "sucked a lot of the passion out of this race". Our host remembers the passion of the Mike Dow/Arthur Outlaw race for mayor being "off the scale" in a political and non-romantic sense. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Second half-hour begins with a voice message from T.C. greeting our host with "good morning" and a shout of "Roll Tide Roll" before mentioning the folks staying in his home due to the storm. They never once thought about depending on government handouts, such as the people lined up at a local Red Cross building. "Perhaps nobody is voting at all", said the Uncle before our first live caller Michael. "I used to work for John Peavy years ago in Spring Hill College", said Michael, "he was an excellent supervisor". "I really think that the citizens of Mobile need to realize who they're voting for", said Michael, who continues to look into Sam Jones' record, which he sees as something short of being good. "I'm not endorsing John Peavy, I'm not endorsing anyone", said Michael before getting back to "a personal standpoint", since his mother lives in Jones' district in Mobile County. "He has no been a good commissioner in that area", said Michael before leaving us. Our host reminds us that Michael mentioned that Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine never returned his phone calls, which the Uncle finds "shocking". "How was the turn out", the Uncle asked Mr. C., who responded by saying that the poll workers were "true blue" and that the turnout was "pretty good". Cecil didn't mind implying who he voted, but he did admit that he doesn't particularly like Peavy. According to Cecil, if Jones is elected mayor, the city council members he supported will never get the job done right away. Our host asked Cecil if he's sure that race is not influencing his vote, with our caller responding that he loves black people. "John Peavy is more experienced in governmental work…Sam Jones is a typical politician", said Cecil. Before leaving us, Cecil thanked the good folks from North Carolina for arriving in this region to help the folks displaced, whom our caller would never refer to as "refugees". "Both candidates really have a Mike Dow seal of approval", said the Uncle before getting to caller Bill, who turned out to be a lost caller. After the break, audio of Mike Dow on taxation was played, including that Mobilians being "one of the lowest taxed people in the county". "I'm a little bit nervous about this weekend", said Brent, who is "very nervous about Sam Jones". "He's got Hank Aaron", the Uncle added to this discussion on Jones as someone "too personable". "I haven't voted yet today, but I'll do it later", said Brent, who may vote Peavy. Our host encouraged the songwriter to write another song to end his nervousness. "Mad Mike" joins us with a story he finds "difficult to talk about", yet he managed to share a story involving a fellow in a parking lot claiming that he was a victim of the storm named "Katrina" with a lengthy story. "Well sir, what do you want", said Mike before hearing this fellow say that he needs help getting to his mother stuck in Pensacola, Florida. After this fellow left, Mike checked if he has an Alabama license plate out of interest before discovering someone riding in the automobile with a crack pipe. Mike admits to never feeling so angry in life before reminding folks to be careful with their wallet around others claiming to be in need of help. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Third half-hour begins with Ray greeting our host with "good morning, Uncle Henry" before sharing his general rule of giving to no national charity unless it's a local church. "I'm going to make the prediction that Sam Jones is going to win", said Ray according to the theory of race influencing one's decision. Ray would never vote for "any career politician as well", which Jones happens to be. Our host reminds Ray about Thomas Sullivan's challenger for the District 2 seat in the Mobile City Council actually beating him before today's runoff elections. After Ray left us came a long discussion on the allegations related to the mayoral race coming out before the election. Final whirlwind segment begins with the theme to "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as a voice message from a fellow reporting on "the blooming idiots" on Highway 98, or "Bloody 98" as he calls it. "Hey, good morning Henry", said Chad in response to our last caller by saying that every taxpayer has the right to know about public officials before an election. "The point is, as it stands right now, Sam Jones is not implicated in this thing", said Chad referring to the allegations against the Mobile Housing Board, "it's the guy at this housing board we're looking at". Jay (female) joins us as a black person saying that unless a political integration takes place, "people's needs aren't going to be met". "Do you see this city at Mardi Gras", Jay later asked the Uncle before finishing her call on why "Fortune 500" companies are not interested in the city she grew up in. During the show's final seconds our host reminds listeners that he'll be speaking to someone who would know tonight's outcome in the mayoral and District 2 elections. After the Uncle left us for the day, classic audio of one caller saying, "you ought to be on for two hours ("why thank you", said the Uncle)…we enjoy your program and everything you stand for" was played. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!


Today's show gets a 4.7/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of Mike Dow saying that the mayoral candidates up for his position are "going to be in consternation". "You can if you want to and hug a politician", said Dow in another audio clip. "Thank you so much, welcome to the Uncle Henry Show on the day before election day", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he looks forward to our interaction, but first he encourages listeners to call their friends about today's "unannounced visit" from WPMI-TV investigator Josh Bernstein. "Tomorrow, election day in Mobile", said our host, with Bernstein responding by calling it "a nail biter". "What is your prediction for tomorrow's outcome", the Uncle asked after mentioning mayoral candidate John Peavy's endorsements from former candidates Bess Rich and Ann Bedsole. So far according to our host, Sam Jones has "an edge" over Peavy, yet "no one has been out there with public polling" since the days before a certain storm named "Katrina" arrived. "When we come back, we're going to begin discussing what the report is going to be", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. Listeners during the first segment may have had a tough time understanding what our host and Bernstein was saying, as the show's theme music played in its entirety. After the break, our host managed to stop the bumper music abruptly before asking Bernstein about anything new related to the Mobile Housing Board vans being used to hand out campaign material. "That is a huge story", said the Uncle after hearing Josh detail the confirmed reports of "at risk use" handing out the material for one mayoral candidate at the expense of the taxpayers. "You would imagine someone has to approve of that", said the Uncle before adding the question of involvement by law enforcement. "All right, this is very explosive", said the Uncle, who finds these allegations far more serious than campaign workers handing out material on a housing board van. "We haven't touched what Josh's story is going to be", our host mentioned before the next commercial break. After the break, our host asked Bernstein if we could take a few calls right now on these "disturbing allegations". "How come we haven't seen any of this in the Press Register", first caller Rena asked about the newspaper, which has more resources than Bernstein. "Well, the newspaper has endorsed Sam Jones", said the Uncle before asking Josh, "is WPMI endorsing a candidate". "Nothing I'm aware of", said our investigative reporter, who would rather see the station focus more on the journalism at this time while not implying that he's against campaign endorsements by news organizations. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.0/5!


"Quiet" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to our assortment of audio clips. Included in this assortment were clips of the late community activist Lillian Jackson saying, "I don't know if America is going to survive" and "Roll Tide, this weekend". "Thank you so much, thank you for listening to the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he looks forward to today's exchange, "I'm the host, you're the listener". "If you've got the bottled water to spare, go to Terry Thompson Chevrolet", was our host's suggestion for listeners in Baldwin County, specifically the Eastern Shore area. After we lost caller Tom, our host reacts with, "we had him, thanks a lot Leeanna" before allowing Mr. C. on the air, who thanked our host and WPMI-TV investigator Josh Bernstein for bringing to our attention the shenanigans hidden in local government. "You can't get a hold to Sam Jones, but of course I'm a peon", according to Cecil before getting to some "gospel truth" when he was a poll watcher during Mobile's mayoral election. After mentioning a discussion with a young fellow about his experience in the Second World War and the Korean conflict, Cecil referred to a certain Mary Gardner as a "witch" who called the crosses and stars above the graves of the war's dead "junk". Cecil appreciated that our host allowed him to sound his anger over the air while hoping no one's feelings were hurt. "I think Sam Jones has a lot more experience that Ray Nagin", said the Uncle shortly after Cecil left us. "They should vote on their record, not on skin color", said our paralegal student of Faulkner State on our mayoral race. After the break Kermit's voice message updating his status after the storm named "Katrina" was played. "It's almost like the talk show is available 24 hours a day", said the Uncle after reminding listeners to leave their voice messages at (251) 706-BULL. Tom joins us with a shout of "Roll Tide Roll" and a "yeah" before suggesting that he "directs the deposit" of his paycheck to someone's bank account in areas such as Louisiana and Mississippi rather than send donations through charities. "I've got to go", said Tom before leaving us on the note of a $3000 house deductible. According to Bill, our call screener "has the sympathy of Mobile" after hearing our host reprimanding her on the air. Leeanna was eventually summoned by audio of listener Jan's "Leeann" before we learned she was actually listening to the show. Since our previous caller Bill mentioned the storm's "blame game", our host asked Leeanna how she would blame G.W. Bush for anything else. "I blame him for you taking a long time to answer the phone", said our calls screener. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.0/5!


Second half-hour begins with one fellow via voice message describing the driver of the Mobile Housing Board van in Bernstein's investigative report as, "I'm the driver, I'm not the driver". "Thank you so much", said the Uncle before mentioning the Mobile Register article on yesterday's "gathering of 30 local leaders in a show of support" for mayoral candidate Sam Jones in reaction to candidate John Peavy's new campaign advertisement. "This is an article for reasons I won't go into now", said the Uncle, who would place this article into the scrapbook for the time being. "Why hasn't the City of Mobile opened up the Convention Center that we don't use 99% of the time to the refugees", Ray asked. "I have a legitimate sports question", said Mike before asking our host how Florida State and the Alabama Crimson Tide football teams would perform in the future to before becoming eligible for a future bowl game. Before the break our host admits to being "in the minority" of folks who would want to see Alabama play against Florida State besides the small university teams. "Hello Uncle Henry, I tuned into show your 5 minutes ago, I apologize", said George before mentioning the Alabama Republican Party's first ever non-partisan endorsement going to Sam Jones. "I'll sign off", said George before leaving us without anything else to say. "Want to see if you can help me out", said John, who is currently gathering members of the 82nd Airborne for a "luncheon or a get together" and is wondering if Cecil was a member during the Second World War. "I'll wait to be nurtured", said John before being transferred over to Leeanna to give out his cellular phone number off the air. Doug brought to our attention a preacher who does his work in downtown Mobile's Bienville Square. "Aside from offending you, was he a good preacher", the Uncle asked, with Doug responding that the fellow didn't sound quite educated. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.6/5!


Third half-hour begins with rarely played song "Hello Uncle Henry". "Don't forget the big food drive at Terry Thompson", said the Uncle before reminding Baldwin County residents about program director Scott O'Brien making an appearance, whom our host considers to be "larger than life". "Man Uncle Henry, I'm on the Interstate…and there are at least fifty Florida wildlife trucks headed that way", said our next caller referring to the trucks headed to parts west of Alabama. "Roll Tide, Henry", said K.P. before informing our host that the street preacher actually travels around. After listening to WWL-AM in New Orleans, Jim the Tax Man would find out if C. Ray Nagin had any written plan of evacuation for the city, which happens to be available online for download. "Let's just get out the facts and people will make the right decision", said Jim before leaving us. In a voice message "Evil Irrational Man" praised Josh Bernstein for his report on the Mobile Housing Report before ending this voice message with "night, night". "Hell Uncle Henry", said Randy before asking our host if he remembers the "alternative" newspaper that predicted who would be in the mayoral runoff election and the end of Mike Dow's reign as mayor. "Nobody is delivering the paper to me anymore", said Thomas who has yet to read today's article on the Carnival cruise ship "Holiday". Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


Today's show gets a 4.4/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of Mike Dow speaking, including "our city will regain that Paris of the South designation". Regular audio clips such as the late, great Gracie's "so I've come back to reality, I've come back to you" and the late Lillian Jackson's "Thank you, Uncle Henry" were played. Next audio clip included, "stop the taxation, because you won't have anything left in your hand". "Thank you so much, welcome to the Uncle Henry Show, thank you listener", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he continues to "look forward" to our interaction thanks to the "long running and well recognized phone number" (251) 479-2723 after numerous incarnations of 710 AM. "A phone number used by historic hosts continues to be used", said the Uncle, who had a 20-25 minute lengthy monologue prepared, but he decided to give the listeners already lined up time to speak. "You're first on the Uncle Henry Show", our host said to first caller Bob, who greeted us along with a "Roll Tide" shout before he shared his experience of long lines and rudeness leading up to Mobile Greyhound Park, where blue tarps were being given away. "As far as Mobile manners go…what happened", Bob asked our host. "This is obviously President Bush's fault", said the Uncle jokingly before adding, "don't know why Bush let that tarp giveaway get out of hand". David joined us with a "Roll Tide" shout before asking our host "how did you get through the recovery process", leading up to an audio prank on him. "I was kind of a…attempt[ing] at many kind of jobs", said the Uncle before Bobbie (female) expressed her feelings for the show, including the fact that she is "hooked". "Somebody, please go it and recycle it", said Bobbie showing "real appreciation" for lumber, especially the kind she found near Dauphin Island Parkway. "Why is the President allowing the lumber to just lay there", said the Uncle jokingly playing "the blame game" yet again before the break. After the first commercial break, "you are listening to the Uncle Henry Show on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle before reminding us about the next newsbreak coming up in about 10 minutes before correcting himself with "11 minutes". "I'm kind of puzzled about this, Uncle Henry", said our next caller after reading a Mobile Register story on the proposed Causeway condominium project that is suppose to "improve the image" of the link between Mobile and Daphne, Alabama. "Hey, look, guys, do you really want to do this", is what our caller wants to hear from one of the lawyers supporting the project. The storm was "a graphic illustration of the failure of the whole entitlement mentality" according to Steve, "in this country, it is all up to you". During the program's shortest segment, "that's a hurricane relief song that has been released", said the Uncle referring to the song playing in the background before bringing up the question of someone possibly filing a lawsuit after watching Josh Bernstein's special report last night. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.4/5!


Second half-hour begins with a voice message from a small business owner asking our host "what do you think" about the idea of using the Mobile Housing Board vans to pass out flyers to promote his business. "Thank you so much, the show continues", said the Uncle before asking himself if "Leeanna's nurtured or not", referring to her call screening. "I want to congratulate Josh Bernstein on an excellent investigative report", said Colin, who happens to have another issue worth investigating, this involving the district attorney's office and folks such as him being asked to show a "receipt for a (speeding) ticket". Audio of listener Jan's "Leeann" was used to summon our call screener since Colin revealed for us that she was also asked to confirm herself being ticketed by an officer. Our host added, "sometimes, this century would be nice" when summoning her. "Ah ha, thanks a lot", laugh the Uncle after we lost another caller after Leeanna left the studio. Listeners were reminded that the Cingular Wireless code Pound (*) 710 is no longer active for them to call in free. Our host got to Josh Bernstein's full report for WPMI-TV's 10:00 PM newscast last night on the Mobile Housing Board, a box full of campaign material, and a certain Mr. Willie Green driving a housing board van carrying the box. "What do you think…do you think there will be at least one registered voter in the City of Mobile that will file a lawsuit", said the Uncle before Mike joined us. Mike jokingly shared with us the belief that "Bush knew ahead of time" about a storm named "Katrina" and that he has ancestor named Katrina Bush. "How are you doing, my friend", said Brent, who mentioned the lost of "a few trees" on the farm before hoping that our previous caller wasn't serious about the "Katrina Bush" theory. Brent is also tired of "the blame game" being played by various people, including a couple of well known reverends by the names Jackson and Sharpton. As for the Mobile mayoral race, "this is going to be one for the record books", according to Brent, who now wants to see someone simply be called "mayor" and move on. "An entertainment spectacle" is how the Uncle describes the current state of the race. "Again, Roll Tide Roll, we're going to get 'em this weekend", said Brent before leaving us. After the break, our host reminds us about the newsbreak coming "in a matter of moments" before Norman joined us. "Right off the back", said Norman describing the immediate playing of "the blame game" shortly after this storm before expressing agreement on the entitlement mentality mentioned in the last half-hour. "Like I said, this is horrible", Norman acknowledged, "you got the get the supplies, you got to get the man power, you got to get everybody utilized". Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.6/5!


Third half-hour begins with a voice message from Al, starting with "hey Uncle Henry, this is Al" before saying, "nobody is going to believe that mess" in Bernstein's report revealed yesterday. "Very saddened Al by your phone call, photographic evidence is there", said the Uncle before Charles asked why the Mobile Housing Board is giving voters a ride in the first place. "It's not their department", said Charles, who has a relative who works for the housing board. "I don't think any government", said Charles, "should be flying rides to people". "Well good morning, Uncle Henry", said George before presenting our host "the National Backbone Award". "To me", said the Uncle, who according to George "distinguished himself" as host by almost never getting upset over the air. After George left us, the Uncle reminds him that he was once in great support of Bess Rich when she was running for mayor of Mobile, according to some archived audio. "Sometimes, this millenium would be good", said the Uncle summoning Leeanna before requesting that she invites Mike Dow to appear on the show next week after the runoff election for mayor. "Can you think of anything else you can do for me", the Uncle asked our call screener, who has no other suggestions. Former Florida resident Reggie joins us to share his opinions on the storm. "Many of your listeners have been dodging them longer than I have", said Reggie before "throwing this out there…how can one man be solely responsible for a disaster of this magnitude". "Look, there are bigger, more important things at hand", said Reggie in reaction to the entertainment-related complaints he hears about on New Orleans events such as Mardi Gras. After Reggie left us, our host, who is also angered by some of the news reporting, reminded us that "the truth is getting out". Final whirlwind segment begins with audio of WPMI-TV reporter Brian Johnson telling a speeding driver that "this is a schooooool zone, school zone, hello" before Tim's voice message with his sighting of the reporter was played. "All right Jay, I understand, Leeanna was not nurturing you", said the Uncle after another lost caller before informing listeners that Mike Dow's "exit interview" will take place on September 19th rather than the week of the mayor's race. Dow's "thoughts on the new mayor" will be revealed, according to the Uncle. Tim joins us on the air asking why the curfew in his county was lifted to 11:00 PM. Our host ends today's show reminding us that "when in doubt, if you don't know what to do, read your Bible". Today's show gets a 4.8/5!


Today's show gets a 4.6/5!


"Dry" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to Mike Dow saying, "whatever kind of political fund was had, I'm not in agreement with it, and I'm not happy with it". Our regularly played audio clips, including the late community activist Lillian Jackson were played. "I feel that Jones is the best candidate in the race", said Al in his past voice message replayed. "Thank you so much a pleasure to be with you on this beautiful, beautiful day in Mobile, Alabama", said the Uncle greeting one & all for this "special edition" of the show. "We are here with Josh Bernstein again", said the Uncle before mentioning the result of the WPMI-TV investigator's "pre-hurricane" appearance on the show, which included a press conference by the Mobile Housing Board in reaction to the allegations of them buses as part of an illegal mayoral campaign effort. "If those allegations were true, it would not be a good thing", said the Uncle before Bernstein had to mention that Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones and his mayoral campaign have no involvement in these allegations. After the first commercial break, audio from the housing board press conference will be played, our host will dissect it, and the investigative reporter will reveal some new shocking details. "This would be a good Uncle Henry Show to record" was our host's recommendation for listeners besides show archivist Jim. After the break, "some very interesting audio", according to our host before reminding us about the allegations of Sam Jones campaign material being given away from buses used by the housing board. "They were upset that the allegations were being reported", said the Uncle before audio of Steven Gregory speaking for the Mobile Housing Board was played. After hearing a question on the appropriateness of campaign material on the housing board automobiles, Steven responded with, "no, it's not". "They asked about it, looked into it, and found nothing", said the Uncle as portions of the press conference continue to play. "We had a lot of questions", said Josh after our host said that Gregory would eventually stop taking questions. Though he's not accusing Jones and his campaign of involvement, but it's a fact that campaign chairman Clearance Ball happens to be chairman of the Mobile Housing Board. On Friday, Bernstein decided to "drive by one of the housing board locations" while on his way to work at WPMI-TV, but suddenly he noticed a van with "thousands and thousands of yellow flyers", or sample mayoral election ballots. "It's a sample ballot, marked Sam Jones", said the Uncle, "this is a confirmed housing board van". Josh played audio of his encounter with the driver of the van before and after the fellow walked into the Clinton Johnson Center. "That's a housing board vehicle out there", said Josh to this fellow, who confirmed for us that the van is indeed his. "All right, we're going to continue this", said the Uncle before reminding us about the "camera evidence of all of this", including the audio listeners have just heard. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Second half-hour begins with our host reminding listeners "who joined us briefly" about the housing board press conference and Josh Bernstein's random search of a confirmed housing board van, including campaign material for mayoral candidates such as Sam Jones. Josh described the camera he was using as "pretty neat", since it records audio and video separately. "Hey, I drive this van here", said the fellow in the audio shortly before Bernstein asked him again if he drives this van. "We're going to follow the box…follow that van", said Josh describing his following of the van for about 30-minutes, which lead up to unfamiliar streets and some "circling" around. "Have you found out who the driver of the van was", the Uncle asked before Josh got to his confirmation of the van driver being Willie D. Green, according to some video and his sources as a reporter. "Where does this stand now…we had the housing board say that it would be inappropriate", said the Uncle, yet there was this box full of campaign material inside a housing board van. "We were confronted with facts", said Josh, "pictures don't lie, documents don't lie". "I think he was welcoming my investigation", said our investigator when speaking to Steven Gregory a while after the press conference. "Go nowhere", said the Uncle as more questions for Josh Bernstein will be addressed after the break. "Very educational visit today", said the Uncle after the break before saying to Josh that his story would be "of great interest to local officials". "They're entitled to anything that goes out on public television", said Josh on these officials. First caller John questioned Bernstein on a story that he was not around to investigate. "It's just unfortunate that it was his (Jones) campaign material", said Josh to our caller. "We're just seeing a lot of corruption where it lies", said Steve, "you caught that guy in a bold face lie". "I think this is ultimately going to spark some debate", according to Bernstein on this possible "negative fallout" of the story of government automobiles being used in order for certain people to vote in a time of rising gasoline prices. "Good morning, guys", said Michael, "I take my off to you, buddy". "You know, why is it taking to now", Michael asked, since he once worked for the sheriff's office in Mobile County. "You are not the first person to raise that question", said Josh. After the newsbreak by Michael P. Sloan there will be more untouched questions for Bernstein. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Third half-hour begins with Chad saying that most of the folks passing out these flyers are probably going to be voting Sam Jones and Thomas Sullivan of the Mobile City Council in the runoff elections. "I think that the voters spoke loud and clear to Thomas Sullivan", said Josh on the outcome of the first District 2 election with Sullivan with the least number of votes. "I've got two questions then I'll hang up and listen", said Chuck to Bernstein, including "where does this indicate that the City of Mobile is going". "You reported that there was a complaint made to the inspector general's office", said the Uncle on the housing board complaint before replaying the press conference audio, "all right, seasoned professionals, seasoned professionals, and that would include the fellow in the van". Audio of Bernstein's encounter with Willie Green was replayed shortly after. "They welcome any investigation because they will be vindicated", said the Uncle on the housing board. Final whirlwind segment begins with yet another playing of the encounter with Mr. Green. "It was not a hidden camera, just a small camera", said the Uncle on what Bernstein used in his encounter. "The pictures of boxes of campaign material", said Josh on the video that local officials are interested in. "I've been more interested with the campaign expenditures", Josh admitted when referring to the money spent by these mayoral campaigns. "You yourself can look into the expenditures and start your own base", said the Uncle reminding listeners that these are public records. As a former member of state and local government, caller Jack was very aware of the continuous corruption, including allegations against something that is "suppose to be a government program for low income people". Before our host ended today's show, Josh reminds us about his upcoming report on accountability later today, which is what most of us are paying for. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


Today's show gets a 5/5!


"Active Tropics" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message recorded on August 29th, the day a storm named "Katrina" arrived on the Gulf Coast. Our caller "sitting here watching the rain…wind blowing" wondered about the little flies known as mosquitoes leaving the area, which he would see as a good thing. "I'm getting all excited, it's been a week", said our next caller via voice message, who was expecting to hear the Uncle yesterday rather than Scott O'Brien, whom he referred to as a "pot smoking hippie liberal". He also asked our host if a "rescue mission" is needed to get back on the air. "Thank you so much, welcome to the show, thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all as he looks forward to our interaction. "It was really kind of messed up" was how our host described our last show together, which was the celebrated persons roast of Scott O'Brien. Our host gave a special greeting to residents from Mississippi and Louisiana, "we welcome you warmly, we look forward to doing what we can for you". Tonight's "special hearing for the super condo these fellows want to build on the Causeway" was mentioned, which is an idea that the Uncle would not consider "wise", unless there is already a plan to "hurricane proof" it. "The timing seems to be terrible for a public hearing on that particular subject", according to the Uncle. "Let me know that you are all right", said the Uncle to regular listeners in the storm ravaged areas of southwest Alabama. "What's happening in that city is breaking my heart", said our first caller from New Orleans, whose family is staying at his parents' home. "Why does anybody need to go steal tennis shoes", he asked about the "looters" in his hometown. "I can understand steeling food, I can understand being mad", said the Uncle, "but I can't understand shooting at the police headquarters". As someone very aware of the risks of living in New Orleans, our caller "would have walked out, because I know what is at stake". "How does George Bush try to stop a hurricane" was the fellow's question to folks who would such silly questions. Our caller's thought for those who tend to fight in gasoline lines and such, whom he referred to as "morons", "think about sitting in your attic with neck deep water trying to suffer through the heat on a 90 degree day". In other words, "nothing to complain about" here in the City of Mobile. After the break, our host twice reminds listeners to call in at (251) 479-2723 before admitting that his concern for call screener Leeanna will "swell" during the rest of the show, yet she is said to be all right. "The scary thought is…New Orleans is actually lucky", said Chad on the scenario that occurred during the storm. "As far as the mayor's concern of New Orleans", said Chad, who finds it unbelievable that it took pleads from a reporter from The Weather Channel to get him to evacuate everyone. If Chad knows our country well, "we will probably go back in there and rebuild New Orleans in the exact same spot". Chad can picture the city "sitting in the Gulf of Mexico" in about a hundred years due to the slow erosion in the south of Louisiana. "Leeanna, what are you doing in there", the Uncle asked our call screener, "probably talking to Joan Keller…having her work interrupted by Leeanna". Our host apologized on behalf of Leeanna to listeners who have just arrived from the states west of Alabama. "We are all taking chances because we are living near the water", said the Uncle, "we all had to take some responsibility". Bobbie (female) would like to see reports from other parts of Mississippi. Before leaving us, she thanked "the power companies, the phone companies, and God bless us all, thank you". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Second half-hour begins with a voice message from Tim, who "got this dag gum generator running" while watching WKRG-TV5's coverage of an A.M.E. church service in Whistler, Alabama, which the USA's Secretary of State Rice attended. "Looking forward to our interaction", said the Uncle before speaking to George on this "lucky day". "I'm not trying to be humorous", said George after suggesting that New Orleans gets elevated hydraulically above sea level or make it equal to Venice, Italy, known for its gondolas. "That was originally high ground", said the Uncle to George wondering about the choosing of the location for New Orleans long ago. Michael joins us with a "Roll Tide" shout after this season's first victory for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Michael managed to contact Rockefeller Plaza in New York City to correct the news division of the National Broadcasting Company that "truck drivers are having a tough time" moving around in the central Gulf Coast. "I need to keep a score card on you", said the Uncle to Leeanna after we lost another caller. "This is really new ground, to lose a major city….and deal with it on every level", said the Uncle speaking to Glenn, who finds it interesting that the failure of the levees in New Orleans was not solely responsible for the city's flooding. After the break, a voice message from "The Idea Guy", who believes that a certain Indian college football mascot will be used again after the previous weekend. "Hello, Uncle Henry", said Sherry, who is "doing great" while "praising the Lord". "I called the storm network", said Sherry, who said on the air that day to "put Uncle Henry on" for comfort after the storm. "Great to have your back…God bless you", said Sherry before leaving us. "Let's all remember", said the Uncle, "let's try to extend to these people the most utmost southern hospitality". "We can really be blessings to these people", said the Uncle on to the folks coming out of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the same goes for places such as Bayou La Batre, Alabama. John joins us with a "Roll Tide" shout before mentioning his new bumper sticker, which includes "my two favorite teams are Alabama and whoever's playing Auburn". John thanked 710 AM for contributing to the storm coverage and Scott O'Brien for hosting yesterday's show, including one fellow's report of the garbage pileup at Tremmier Park, which was selected as a drop off site for garbage until regular garbage pickup service resumed yesterday. "Hello Uncle Henry, Roll Tide", said Scott O'Brien on the telephone, who wants to spread to word about the arrival of a special guest soon during the 7:00 AM hour of "Mobile's First News" tomorrow. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


Third half-hour begins with a couple of more telephone reminders from the Uncle, including one about the Rush program he's looking forward to hearing. "You were talking about Castro and his donation", said John before mentioning France's donation of cops and generators. "I think we can do better", said the Uncle before assuming that Biloxi residents would appreciate the generator offer by the French. "Well, the French have a couple of hundred cops, that's nice", said the Uncle before our next caller Jack joined us briefly, expressing his frustration for all these discussions about politics, race, and the "rich and the poor" long before most storm survivors residing elsewhere ever return home. "Uncle Henry, welcome back", said Jim the Tax Man joining us on a lighter note. Jim congratulated our host for the roasting of Scott O'Brien on August 26th, which he would have changed by having Scott forced "to take it" without a working microphone to speak on the air. Mary joins us to comment on "Mike Dow's remarks the other day" on the Carnival cruise ships being used to accommodate storm survivors for at least six months. "Local officials, don't look at this as a terrible blow, this could be a great opportunity for Mobile in the cruise industry", said the Uncle. "Hey", said Mr. C., whom our host was worried about during the storm. "Guess who came by wanting to help me", said the 85 ½ year-old Mr. C. of Cyprus Shore, "two guys from North Carolina". "The water came up with an inch", said Mr. C. on how his home faired during the storm, "I have no complaints". Before leaving us Cecil complimented our host on having a "good bunch of listeners and a good bunch of callers" before wishing all "full speed ahead". Final whirlwind segment begins with our host asking Leeanna for a description of her clothing, which is "Hawaiian". "Have you been doing other things in there", the Uncle asked our call screener, who was working on public service announcements. "Last week felt like a year", said Leeanna, who's home in Theodore, Alabama faired with a little damage. As for areas such as Dog River, "I just can't believe the devastation there", said our call screener. "I'm glad nothing happened to your home", said the Uncle before Juana joined us hoping that people would stop building on barrier islands such as Dauphin Island at the expense of tax payers. After another lost caller, "I have not been lingering with the calls", said the Uncle after hearing Leeanna's "hateful accusations" of him not handling the calls well. Our host ends today's show with his daily reminder to read the Bible, plus we should be nice to residents who left Mississippi and Louisiana. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!


Today's show gets a 4.7/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show with the following promotion from program director Scott O'Brien: "Today's program is sponsored by Mobile Gas, energy for life". This promotion is followed by an assortment of audio clips, including "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", the "late, great Gracie", and audio of former WPMI-TV employee Rebecca Wilson. "Uncle Henry is off today, I'm Scott O'Brien and I'm pleased to talk with you", said our host for the day before reminding us about the ongoing relief effort after a certain storm named "Katrina" passed our part of the world. "What are you paying for a gallon of gasoline", Scott asked before answering his own question, "2.90 a gallon". "Another national story of interest today", said Scott referring to a story related to the Supreme Court nominations before telling a caller on hold to "hang on". "We'll get you on the air in just a minute", said Scott to this caller before mentioning the storm damage done to businesses on the Causeway between Mobile and Daphne, Alabama, such as the Oyster House losing much of its first floor due to storm surge. "The building does not resemble the Original Oyster House", said Scott before mentioning the WLVV 1410 AM building, which has suffered plenty of damage. "Just a quick thought about the gas situation", said first caller Thomas before reminding us about the thousands of generator users out there, which explains those gas containers taken to the service stations. "Some people thought that was rude", said Scott reflecting on the first couple of days after "Katrina". "I don't have a problem with people buying gas for generators", said Thomas before Scott asked him about the Power On natural gas generators. Before Thomas left us, he made it clear that he's interested in seeing portable natural gas generators at the hardware stores. "Hey Scott, this is Jim on the Eastern Shore", said our next caller before asking for the Uncle's whereabouts. "Uncle Henry is…missing in action", said Scott, with Jim responding with "well bless his heart". Jim wanted answers on the possible construction of a condominium on the Causeway, "I just wonder what the insurance coverage would cost on something like that". A resident of Zeigler Road joins us to share his tale of contacting mayoral candidate and city councilman John Peavy for help in removing trees in his neighborhood, which eventually came. "Just stay tuned" was Scott's message to another caller on hold, who must wait until the end of our first commercial break. After the break, the song "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" plays in the background "since Uncle Henry is already kidding me about my enjoyment of the Bee Gees song", said Scott. "Hi, who's this", said Scott to our next caller, who encourages listeners to reflect on the gasoline service they received when visiting a service station before the storm. Scott describes the employees during a recent service station visit as being the "nicest as could be expected". "Hey, that guy is a thinker", said Kay after hearing Jim's analogy on areas "that tend to be washed away by hurricanes", including Dauphin Island, yet they receive taxpayer money for the rebuilding effort. Our first half-hour ends with another reminder from Scott to "hang on". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Second half-hour begins with "it's the Uncle Henry Show on NewsRadio 710 WPMI" before our host spoke to a fellow from Indiana now in the area. "If you can imagine the worst nightmare in New Orleans, that's it", said John of Mobile before reminding us about the storm flood worsening due to a failure in the levees surrounding the city, "it's an insane situation". "New Orleans thought this was going to happen with Ivan", said John before encouraging everyone on the Gulf Coast to think about these storms every year rather than every 20 years due to the new cycle for hurricane production. "My heart goes out to everyone", said John before reminding us to keep our patience in order to get through the situation. "We were of course we got knocked off the air during the hurricane", said Scott before thanking Clear Channel of Mobile engineer Geoff Peacock for his amazing accomplishment of repairing 710 AM's transmitter, which is nearly impossible to fix due to its low area off downtown Mobile's Telegraph Road. "Nobody's brought up the election, except September 13th", said Scott on the issue of moving the mayoral election to a later date. "In today's edition of the Times-Picayune", said Scott getting to the editorial requesting that every FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) employee should be fired. After the break, "all kinds of things have come up this morning", said Scott before reminding us about the "strange idea at best" consisting of a condominium on the Causeway titled "the Gateway". "Hey Scott, this is Glenn", said our next caller before asking Scott how he faired during the storm. Glenn joined us in response of the newspaper editorial calling for the firing of FEMA officials. "Don't you think the United States should have an energy plan here", said our next caller reminding us about the exposure of "supply and demand", as in the long lines for gasoline. "Uncle Henry will be back today", said Scott on our regular host soon to return to the microphone tomorrow after earning some time off on this Labor Day. "Uncle Henry usually gets what he wants", said Scott before getting to yesterday's visit in Mobile County by the USA's secretary of state and Birmingham, Alabama native Rice, who actually "pitched in" during local relief efforts. "I'm not even going to comment on Condoleezza Rice", said Julius before commending New Orleans' C. Ray Nagin, "you need a politician to stand up and tell the truth". Michael P. Sloan's newsbreak ended Scott's conversation with Julius unknowingly. Today's 10:00 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Third half-hour begins with Scott reminding us about the "different style of music" reflecting the change in hosts for the day. "Flying solo" is how Scott describes the current situation in the studio. "I'm so proud of Condoleezza and what she has to say", said Sarah, who is tired of hearing all the blame against G.W. Bush rather than Ray Nagin, "it's unbelievable…and the media' just feeding that frenzy". "I can hear the passion in her voice", said Scott. "Face it, rich kids run the government", said Bill on certain folks who never had to wake up one and realize that they lost everything. "Unless you were there, you can't really feel it in your heart", according to Scott. "We had to rebuild the South before, we can do it again", said Bill, whose ancestors' home were burned down by "Sherman" (General Sherman) during the Civil War ("War Between the States"). "We need to get organized, Mobile needs a plan", said our next caller, who also added that Mobile doesn't have a plan for the future. After the break, Scott reminds us to call in at (251) 479-2723 for him to be "in touch with you". Our next female caller, who's name "doesn't matter" encourages callers who complain to get up and help their neighbors. "I heard everybody blame but the Devil and Satan", said our next caller. "Be very careful when you invite strangers in your home", was Scott's message to callers such as Bob, who is concerned for folks displaced after the storm. "Our first concern is to take care of them", said Bob before leaving us. "Your heart is where it should be", said Scott to Bob listening. Scott shared his meeting with a storm survivor during a remote broadcast for WKSJ 95 FM Saturday, whom he'll never forget. "It is going to be a grizzly several days in New Orleans", said Scott on the continuous search for people who didn't survive the storm. "Bureaucracy and red tape at a time like this", Mary asked in her call. "It's sad when we have to fill our parks", said our next caller reporting on an overflow of garbage at Temmier Park, one of the garbage pickup sites in the City of Mobile. It seems not everyone was informed about regular garbage pickup resuming today. "Uncle Henry will be back in here tomorrow morning for the Uncle Henry Show", said Scott before reminding us about this day being Labor Day for most and a workday for others. Today's 10:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Today's show gets a 5/5!