CBS 2 – Los Angeles
Because much of what I did consisted of rewriting wire stories, editing video or just creating punchy headlines, I have assembled my favorite pieces of work.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Wolf-Woman Admits WWII Memoir Was A Lie (March 4, 2008)
Spears’ Parents Worry Britney Is In Danger (February 7, 2008)
Accidental Overdose Killed Heath Ledger February 6, 2008)
Oops… Britney Allegedly Runs Over Photographer (October 19, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com
Britney Booked On Hit-And-Run Charges In Van Nuys (October 19, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com, Defamer.com, D-Listed, WWTDD.com
Avoiding A Public Mug Shot? Get Busted In L.A. (October 16, 2007)
Lohan To ‘Access Hollywood’: They’re Not My Drugs (July 24, 2007)
Chewbacca Allegedly Assaults Marilyn In Hollywood (July 8, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com, Defamer.com, Best Week Ever.
Oscars: Blogged From The Armchair (February 25, 2007) – I covered America’s biggest awards show from the comfort of my living room.
NEWS(ISH):
Uno Is Number One At Westminster Dog Show (February 12, 2008)
Looking For Love On Valentine’s Day? Try The Zoo (February 6, 2008)
Arkansas Lawmakers Keep Snuff In The House (October 18, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com
Chocolate Jesus Resurrected In New York City (October 17, 2007) – Take the poll!
Police Dog Honored With Retirement, Chew Toy (October 17, 2007)
Kangaroo Injured In Low-Speed Chase Through Alps (August 27, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com
Looking To Buy A Walrus Penis? Bids Start At $16K (August 25, 2007) – Picked up by Dave Barry
Local Reptiles Get Their Day In The (Desert) Sun (August 25, 2007)
Oh Rats! Rodents Found In Angel Stadium (August 7, 2007)
Dodgers Host Steroid Clinic While Bonds’ In Town :
100 Little Leaguers Attended 2-Hour Session On Drug Dangers (August 2, 2007)
Vegas Children Rebel… Against Green Beans (July 30, 2007)
Only In Hollywood – Pigeons Go On The Pill (July 29, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com
Devil’s Cab Stays On The Streets Of San Francisco (July 25, 2007)
Couple Allegedly Seduced Teen With Witchcraft (July 12, 2007)
Authorites Called In To Deflate Sea Bass (June 16, 2007) – Picked up by Fark.com
San Fernando Police: We Didn’t Issue Walking Ticket
Wrong Police Force Blamed For 82-Year-Old’s Citation (April 13, 2006)
SLIDESHOWS:
Real or Fake? (February 2008) – CBS 2 investigates the world of plastic surgery… sort of.
CBS 2 Investigates David Goldstein (February 2008) – A hard-hitting look at CBS 2′s star investigative reporter.
2008: What Britney’s Done Right (January 2008) – Everyone was harping on Britney for her mistakes. We wanted to applaud her for doing things right… like staying away from Paris and Lindsay (even if we did create it 8 days into the new year.)
Guess The Celebrity Belly (January 2008) – Can you recognize that midriff? It’s not as easy as it seems…
Third Party Presidential Candidates (January 2008) – Not everyone running for president is a household name, nor sane.
Malibu Fire Photos (November 2008) – Created slideshow of most stunning post-Thanksgiving Malibu fire photos — including some by TV’s Superman, Dean Cain.
West Hollywood Halloween Photos (October 2008) – Took photographs on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood during its most notorious night.
Wedding Salon (September 2007) – Photographed wedding gala for the well-heeled.
Emmy Awards (September 2007) – Photographed celebrities on the red carpet and behind the scenes at TV’s most important event.
Los Angeles’ Homegrown Celebrities (August 2007) – A comprehensive look at which stars were actually born and raised in the area.
‘The King’ Has Entered The Website (August 2007) – A retrospective of Elvis Presley’s life in honor of the 30th anniversary of his death.
Whose ____ Is This? (Summer 2007) – A slideshow that asks viewers to match celebrity traits to celebrities.
Celebrity Mug Shots: Hot or Not? (Summer 2007) – Allows viewers to judge celebrities at their finest moments.
Picked up by Defamer.com.
Face Your Fears (Spring/Summer 2007) – A pictoral guide to the common — and not so common — phobias.
Paris Hilton Taken To Court (June 8, 2007 ) – The infamous heiress took a ride that beautiful summer day and CBS 2 was there to document her journey.
** I also played a bit part as Paris in CBS 2′s afternoon webcast.**
Fire Burns In Hollywood Hills (Spring, 2007) – Fire rages next to the infamous Hollywood sign.
Knut The Cute (Spring, 2007) – Germany’s most famous polar bear gets his Hollywood minute.
Celebrity Siblings -Yup, they’re related
William Shatner: Set Phasers On Roast (Summer 2006) – Took photos and interviewed Comedy Central, Star Trek and other stars at William Shatner’s roast.
