Bill Hemmer in Kuwait
Dennis Lewis
his report from Kuwait on CNN -- the first time I've seen him on the
screen in several weeks* -- and I thought his hair appeared darker
than what it used to be. But an image search on Google indicates my
memory is a little faulty -- Bill's hair has always been a dark
reddish brown (and least in the pictures Google uncovered). And his
eyebrows have the same shade, so it must be his natural coloring --
who'd bother to take the time to dye their eyebrows? But there's
*something* about his hair that looks different -- a different type of
cut? More mousse? Subtle use of highlights?
(Which just goes to prove that while you can't improve on perfection,
at least you can enhance it...)
*Sorry, Bill, I've been watching Iraq coverage on MSNBC -- but I'll
keep it on CNN now that I've learned you're keeping us informed from
Kuwait.
Diane McGill
I don't watch CNN very often, but I'm sure going to watch throughout the
war.........now that I've discovered Bill Hemmer. What a gorgeous guy!
I nominate him for this war's scud stud. He's got a nice voice too.
Diane M
dessie
wrote:
Yeah, he's hot--and so is Todd Connor, who reports out of Jordan for
Fox.
Devines
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I second that nomination!!
Centre of the Known Universe
"Diane McGill" <dia...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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LCM: (at the bar, lips pursed) Meanwhile, I have to set my alarm clock to
see Anderson Cooper, darlings - he's on in the middle of the bloody night
from New York or Atlanta - I was too drunk to really tell which. (patting
wig) And poor Nic Robertson - he's an ultra-cutie - but he's stuck right in
the middle of Bagdad without even a film crew. But they don't even have the
decency to put up his picture from when he was voted one of the sexiest men
of 2001 in People magazine, sweeties - it would have been so nice if they
had. Tsk. (sipping cocktail) And they've got all their reporters in the
oddest places, darlings - Fredericka Whitfield is in Ankara and looking
really out of place - Kyra Phillips is lashed to the side of an aircraft
carrier somewhere - in the craze of it all, I think I saw Candy Crowley
dangling from a helicopter over the pyramids for some reason. (turning,
mixing drinks) I mean, if they're going to go to all this trouble, sweeties,
couldn't they have at least found a way to jettison Connie Chung over
Niagara Falls? (turning, emoting tremendously) Hmmm? (smiling) Oh well, it's
good to see Anderson, even if it is an ungodly hour. (taking flip phone from
wig, dialing) Hello? Princess? It's LCM, darling. Listen, Anderson's on in
half an hour, sweetie - you'll want to wake up and watch him. Hmmm? Oh how
impossibly rude. (hanging up, putting flip phone back) Apparently she was
sleeping, darlings - I'll call her back in 20 minutes and see how that's
going for her.
Waltzing To The TV To See Where My Good Friend Barbara Starr Is These Days,
{{{{{LCM}}}}}
Centre of the Known Universe
"A ray of sunshine amidst all this melanoma."
LCM, mid-cocktail, winter 2003
SteaHoover
>From: dsl@
He is the consummate pro...I do enjoy watching and listening to him. A star in
the making who has earned his way.
Marc Lostracco
right before he answers someone. With the satellite delay, it's so funny.
Cdn
biggest change is that I think he use to wear glasses !!!
Her Highness The Pink Princess
>LCM: (at the bar, lips pursed) Meanwhile, I have to set my alarm clock to
>see Anderson Cooper, darlings - he's on in the middle of the bloody night
>from New York or Atlanta - I was too drunk to really tell which. (patting
>wig) And poor Nic Robertson - he's an ultra-cutie - but he's stuck right in
>the middle of Bagdad without even a film crew. But they don't even have the
>decency to put up his picture from when he was voted one of the sexiest men
>of 2001 in People magazine, sweeties - it would have been so nice if they
>had. Tsk. (sipping cocktail) And they've got all their reporters in the
>oddest places, darlings - Fredericka Whitfield is in Ankara and looking
>really out of place - Kyra Phillips is lashed to the side of an aircraft
>carrier somewhere - in the craze of it all, I think I saw Candy Crowley
>dangling from a helicopter over the pyramids for some reason. (turning,
>mixing drinks) I mean, if they're going to go to all this trouble, sweeties,
>couldn't they have at least found a way to jettison Connie Chung over
>Niagara Falls? (turning, emoting tremendously) Hmmm? (smiling) Oh well, it's
>good to see Anderson, even if it is an ungodly hour. (taking flip phone from
>wig, dialing) Hello? Princess? It's LCM, darling. Listen, Anderson's on in
>half an hour, sweetie - you'll want to wake up and watch him. Hmmm? Oh how
>impossibly rude. (hanging up, putting flip phone back) Apparently she was
>sleeping, darlings - I'll call her back in 20 minutes and see how that's
>going for her.
News? Are you mad? Never waken me for anything short of a strike at the
Godiva factory! I have, highly officially, decided there is no war, simply an
unfortunate case of an ongoing pyrotechnic incident, like the one in
Afcrapistan several months ago. I don't care if they blow up the dessert,
Dahling, as long as no bombs fall on Africa, because that is where the diamonds
hide and nothing may interfere with their discovery, the naughty little
villains!
Reigning and Deigning
Pink Wishes
The Princess \^*^*^/
*Want to: Live the FABULOUS life? Create an impression that will THRILL? Be
the DELIGHT of every party? Feel COMFORTABLE in every situation? Have ETERNAL
life?
http://www.facemakersincorporated.com/manners.html
(4 out of 5 ain't bad)
ERoza84184
>From: egon...@hotmail.com (Cdn)
>Date: 3/21/2003 1:53 AM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <a077331a.03032...@posting.google.com>
>
>Hi -- he's a delight. He did have lighter brown for awhile. The
>biggest change is that I think he use to wear glasses !!!
>
>
I loved him in his glasses, he had that sexy intellectual look. :)~~
Keith Lang282828
>carrier somewhere
I would love to see Kyra Phillips receive about 100 lashes with a whip on
that sweet ass. Now there is one anchor babe that I would F**k the Bejesus out
of.
Marc Lostracco
"Keith Lang282828" <keithla...@aol.com> wrote:
> I would love to see Kyra Phillips receive about 100 lashes with a whip on
> that sweet ass. Now there is one anchor babe that I would F**k the Bejesus out
> of.
Wow, you just permanently sealed any possible chance of that happening.
CliffB
McGill at dia...@earthlink.net wrote on 3/20/03 10:44 AM:
get ready to love him even more, after reading this endearing account of his
parent's concern:
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CNN Anchor's Parents In Cincinnati Worry About Son In Kuwait
RELATED INFORMATION
Reported by: Andrea Canning
Web produced by: Liz Foreman
Photographed by: 9News
3/20/03 4:07:58 PM
Soldiers aren't the only Americans in danger during the war on Iraq.
Reporters in the war zone are also at high risk.
Former 9News reporter and current CNN correspondent Bill Hemmer is on the
front lines and his family is worried sick.
Hemmer's parents, Bill, Sr. and Georgeanne, live in Cincinnati and admit
they're terrified for their son, who is currently reporting from Kuwait
City.
"Billy was over in Khandahar and he was talking to me on the phone -- his
cell phone, I think. That's what bothers me. He yelled to his photographer
to get a picture of that it's going right over my head, it was a missle and
he was at the Khandahar airport and I thought 'Get out, Billy!'" said Bill
Hemmer Sr.
The Hemmers said they have been glued to their television set during the
past few days but they couldn't be any prouder of what their son and the
thousands of troops are enduring in the face of danger.
"Extremely proud. I think he reports honestly and I think as much as you can
when your country's at war, objectively," said Georganne Hemmer.
Hemmer's parents are also quick to point out what amazing technology
reporters have to get the story and the pictures back to the U.S. within a
matter of seconds.
University of Cincinnati communications professor Dr. Michael Porte says the
fast-paced instant coverage can also be a bad thing.
"We can send misinformation very rapidly and sometimes that's never caught,"
said Dr. Porte.
While technology has changed over the years, covering a war has always been
dangerous. In 1945, well-known Scripps Howard news reporter Ernie Pyle died
from Japanese gunfire in Okanowa.
Today the Hemmers are worried about chemical warfare.
"Now this gas that can get to everyone, I guess scares me. I'd give anything
if he wasn't there but this is what he wants to be -- where the news is or
where the action is," said Bill Hemmer Sr.
====================
This is the text of an e-mail from CNN's Bill Hemmer to 9News reporter
Andrea Canning:
"It is truly heartwarming to hear from the countless people keeping us in
their thoughts and prayers. This story has tremendous importance to our
country and the world. That's why we are here.
Armed with a good cell phone and email, I can keep in touch with my family
at all times of the day.
There is one thing I would like all of you to know: CNN puts the safety of
its employees first. We are not paid to take foolish chances. And we won't.
Regards,
Bill Hemmer"
Centre of the Known Universe
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LCM: (mixing drinks and not listening) Vodka, mix, vodka, straw, vodka.
Perfect. (looking at it) Vodka, vodka. (turning, sipping cocktail) Oh hello,
darling - I didn't know you were there - I was just about to call you again.
(patting wig) I told Mumsey those cheap nails wouldn't keep that lid on the
coffin for long. Oh well. (giving the once-over) Sweetie - you know how I
tend not to comment on your appearance since the court order, but really -
all that expensive jewelry makes you look garish and cheap. (smiling) But
let's not argue - it's Friday night and I deliberately haven't got a date.
(patting bar stool beside him) You can keep me company, darling, while I
wait for Mr. Not Completely Wrong.
Patting Wig, Asking The Bartender Why There Are So Many Lesbians In Here
Tonight