Don Lemon out at CNN

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Orangeburst said:
Anybody more famous on your flights?
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Lots of 'em. I don't talk to that many, but I have had a conversation or two with some. There are a few that I wish I would have said at least 'thanks' to for great memories. One was Jimmy Stewart. He was very very old at the time, and I regret not at least saying thank you for all he did... his service in WW2 and his wonderful movies. I got a picture with Jerome Bettis and Tom Selleck (for my aunt who is a TS freak) The Bus was very personable and chatted non stop with all the flight attendants. I got to talk to Jackson Brown and I gave Darryl Hannah a back rub (I just showed her how to use the lumbar massager on the seats we had on the 757 at the time). That wasn't on the same flight though. Jackson Brown was really friendly and actually turned around and came back to chat a little.

I guess one of my favorite stories was when I had Lou Holtz on a flight. It was just after we hired Dooley. I asked him what he thought about the hire and if we finally got out of the dumps. He shook his head and just said "sorry, but no'. Most of them I leave alone because I either don't know who they are or don't really care.

We have some 757s that are actually owned by the NBA and we do NBA/NHL/MLB charters to carry them around the country. The hockey guys are hilarious and very respectful, and the NBA guys are the exact opposite. I won't say anything other than that, but when I stop flying I'll do my tell all. :)

I'll see if I can remember some others.
 
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SpaceCoastVol said:
Lots of 'em. I don't talk to that many, but I have had a conversation or two with some. There are a few that I wish I would have said at least 'thanks' to for great memories. One was Jimmy Stewart. He was very very old at the time, and I regret not at least saying thank you for all he did... his service in WW2 and his wonderful movies. I got a picture with Jerome Bettis and Tom Selleck (for my aunt who is a TS freak) The Bus was very personable and chatted non stop with all the flight attendants. I got to talk to Jackson Brown and I gave Darryl Hannah a back rub (I just showed her how to use the lumbar massager on the seats we had on the 757 at the time). That wasn't on the same flight though. Jackson Brown was really friendly and actually turned around and came back to chat a little.

I guess one of my favorite stories was when I had Lou Holtz on a flight. It was just after we hired Dooley. I asked him what he thought about the hire and if we finally got out of the dumps. He shook his head and just said "sorry, but no'. Most of them I leave alone because I either don't know who they are or don't really care.

We have some 757s that are actually owned by the NBA and we do NBA/NHL/MLB charters to carry them around the country. The hockey guys are hilarious and very respectful, and the NBA guys are the exact opposite. I won't say anything other than that, but when I stop flying I'll do my tell all. :)

I'll see if I can remember some others.
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Why am I not surprised at the freaking NBA. Bunch of ingrates.
 
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SpaceCoastVol said:
I have to tell my Geraldo story (hopefully I haven't told this before). I had him on one of my flights once a few years ago. I don't remember where/to, but he was up in first class. He spent most of his time working on his laptop, but he would always stop if someone came up and asked for an autograph or a picture with him. When we landed, he was one of the last people off the airplane because he stayed until all the autograph/picture seekers had gotten their fill. I don't agree with his politics, but I think Geraldo the man is a pretty classy guy.
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That is a cool story, thanks.
 
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Intriguing Details of What Reportedly Led to Don Lemon/CNN Split Require Some Popcorn

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Intriguing Details of What Reportedly Led to Don Lemon/CNN Split Require Some Popcorn
 
#84
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SpaceCoastVol said:
Lots of 'em. I don't talk to that many, but I have had a conversation or two with some. There are a few that I wish I would have said at least 'thanks' to for great memories. One was Jimmy Stewart. He was very very old at the time, and I regret not at least saying thank you for all he did... his service in WW2 and his wonderful movies. I got a picture with Jerome Bettis and Tom Selleck (for my aunt who is a TS freak) The Bus was very personable and chatted non stop with all the flight attendants. I got to talk to Jackson Brown and I gave Darryl Hannah a back rub (I just showed her how to use the lumbar massager on the seats we had on the 757 at the time). That wasn't on the same flight though. Jackson Brown was really friendly and actually turned around and came back to chat a little.

I guess one of my favorite stories was when I had Lou Holtz on a flight. It was just after we hired Dooley. I asked him what he thought about the hire and if we finally got out of the dumps. He shook his head and just said "sorry, but no'. Most of them I leave alone because I either don't know who they are or don't really care.

We have some 757s that are actually owned by the NBA and we do NBA/NHL/MLB charters to carry them around the country. The hockey guys are hilarious and very respectful, and the NBA guys are the exact opposite. I won't say anything other than that, but when I stop flying I'll do my tell all. :)

I'll see if I can remember some others.
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Hey Space..post that pic of the Oregon cheerleaders again. I could us a pick me up.
 
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SpaceCoastVol said:
I have to tell my Geraldo story (hopefully I haven't told this before). I had him on one of my flights once a few years ago. I don't remember where/to, but he was up in first class. He spent most of his time working on his laptop, but he would always stop if someone came up and asked for an autograph or a picture with him. When we landed, he was one of the last people off the airplane because he stayed until all the autograph/picture seekers had gotten their fill. I don't agree with his politics, but I think Geraldo the man is a pretty classy guy.
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Seems like a good guy because of his position and understand what comes with the position. Out of touch in reality with his audience…last week or two on The Five he said he’s waiting to get a Bentley EV.
 
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05_never_again said:
Teachers' unions are there for the teachers, not the students.

Which is fine - there's nothing wrong if you want to come together and organize to promote your own interests. Just don't claim that you're doing it in the interests of the kids.
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It's fine if they do that. It is our responsibility to tell them they are full of it and fire them.
 
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The final straw? Don Lemon left CNN execs 'exasperated' after opinionated interview with presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and insiders fear his antics on social media about 'larger issues at play' indicate he will SUE

Don Lemon's firing from CNN was in part due to his highly combative interview last week with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, according to reports - with insiders saying Lemon was removed to enable a rethink of the struggling morning show, and warning that Lemon appears ready to sue.

Lemon, 57, has spent the last 17 years at CNN and was one of their most recognizable stars, believed to earn $4 million a year.

He added: 'It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.'

'Sounds to me like he's going to sue.'

Don Lemon left CNN execs 'exasperated' after opinionated interview and insiders fear he'll SUE | Daily Mail Online
 
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