I found these meme on Facebook. It's appropriate! |
Myself, Taft and Libby on "2NEWS Today" |
Years ago, I remember a few beards from news anchors in the 1980s. I grew up watching a bearded Dan Gresham at KFDM in Beaumont. But I can't easily think of anyone with lots of facial hair today.
So I surprised a bunch of our viewers (and myself) this week when I showed
up on TV with a light beard (with some gray hairs too if you look closely!)
Here is what happened:
Diana and I snapped the selfie just after the wedding. :) |
Diana and I got married last month at a beautiful ceremony
in Oklahoma City. (I’ll post a few wedding pictures when we receive them.)
A week after our wedding we sailed off into the Caribbean on a relaxing
two week honeymoon cruise.
I didn’t shave for 14 days.
I had planned to shave off my beard; however, at lunch last Sunday, Diana’s mother and Diana both suggested that I try out the scruffy look on-air.
I didn’t shave for 14 days.
I had planned to shave off my beard; however, at lunch last Sunday, Diana’s mother and Diana both suggested that I try out the scruffy look on-air.
Viewer comments have been mostly positive. |
Our viewers immediately noticed! Some emailed the station
and posted on my Facebook page. Most folks liked the beard, some didn't.
How long will I keep the new look? The beard will disappear by next
week. Back to applying Cover Girl on my cheeks again for the TV cameras!