Jack Gray
AC360 Associate Producer
Well, the final debate has come and gone. At last, I can concentrate and plan my weekend. And by plan my weekend I mean come up with an excuse for why I can’t go with Anderson and Lou Dobbs on their karaoke bar-crawl. I’m still having flashbacks of them singing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
And there is no way I can handle another weekend of paintball with James Carville and Bay Buchanan.
I suppose I need to work on a new Halloween costume. Until yesterday I was going to be Guy Ritchie and my dog Sammy was going to be Madonna. But now they’re getting divorced and I’m left with a dog that wears a cone bra and barks the chorus of Vogue.
I was getting a little worried that I’d have nothing to do – especially since it looks like Joe the Plumber’s new reality show won’t be on the air for at least another week – when I remembered that Oliver Stone’s movie about President Bush is opening.
I actually don’t know much about it except that the guy from those talking pig movies plays George H.W. Bush.
And don’t act like you aren’t hoping for that talking pig to make a cameo in the Oval Office. That’s half the reason you’re going and you know it.
Anyway, it got me thinking: Whom would I cast in a movie about this year’s presidential campaign? Some choices are obvious: James Gandolfini as Dennis Kucinich. Christopher Walken as Wolf Blitzer. Jennifer Lopez as Hillary Clinton.
But others are tougher. It was a close call between Sean Connery and Alan Thicke to play Ralph Nader.
Back to my weekend. I just took out my calendar to confirm that I have nothing to do, as usual, and it turns out that today is – no joke – National Boss Day. Seriously. It says so right on my calendar. The one I bought at CVS. So it must be true. But, of course, basically everyone at CNN is my boss. You know that guy who irons Larry King’s suspenders? Yeah, even he outranks me.
I know what you’re all wondering: What kind of boss is Anderson Cooper? Well, the truth is, he couldn’t be nicer. He gives us every fifth Christmas off. And after two years of working for him you’re allowed to make eye contact.
Just don’t interrupt him during General Hospital.
| Michelle |
October 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET Dude you should really do this on camera each day. |
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| anne,newfoundland canada |
October 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET Jack: bar crawl,hmmm..... I don't suppose there is footage or pics of this? So,is it YOUR turn to have this Christmas off? We learn new things everyday about Mr Cooper,don't we...never figured he would be into the ''soaps",though.... Wow,a long wait,indeed..... so..... how many people are REALLY in his entourage? and... can you confirm that Anderson REALLY DOES KNOW how to dance,and is just fibbing with us all?LOL |
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| Jennifer in DC |
October 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET Thanks Jack! I have a fantastic video playing in my head right now of Anderson doing karaoke: "Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh wemoweh" ... now if I could just find a way to transfer it from my head to YouTube. |
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| Eric - Redlands, CA |
October 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET hahaha- Well done; very funny. I laughed 'til I stopped. |
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| Eric - Redlands, CA |
October 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET > Michelle: "Dude you should really do this on camera each day. This is too funny." Agreed. Good stuff here. |
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| Lilibeth |
October 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET Oh, Jack, I actually forgot it’s Boss’ Day today! Yikes! Thanks for reminding me. I need to get something for my boss then. I think a card will suffice. He’s not touchy-feely at all, but he’s a very nice guy and I like working with him a lot. I’m a boss myself, but I don’t expect my employees to do anything for me. I don’t even expect anything nor do anything for my own birthday. I’m just that way. You’re funny about Anderson as a boss. I’m sure he’s much nicer than you make him out to be. Of course, I know you’re just kidding about the things you said. If you’re looking for a movie idea, “Flash of Genius” is good. So is “Nights in Rodanthe,” but it’s more of a chick flick. I don’t think I want to see “W”. I’ve seen enough in real life. Have fun whatever you decide to do this weekend! Lilibeth |
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| Cindy |
October 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET Jack, Jennifer Lopez as Hillary...OMG man that is a far stretch there! You must be drinking too much and not seeing clearly! LOL And on Coop being a good boss...well we all can see that he runs a tight ship, well Ok...only if the ship is a Carnival Cruise were anything goes! LOL And don't look into his eyes for too long...you may turn to stone. He has that effect on people! LOL Cindy...Ga. |
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| Fay, CA |
October 16th, 2008 2:32 pm ET Jack, you are something else–before I read your post I had been reading some irritating debate analysis on another site and feeling angrier than John McCain looked last night, but as usual you had me laughing with your first paragraph. And Christopher Walken as Wolf Blitzer–genius. |
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| Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium |
October 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET Hey Jack, You're making Anderson sound a bit like Dr House, he likes his soaps too and is just as "nice"...ooh, and Hugh could play Anderson! I hope you find some fun stuff to do this weekend and when you do, let me know, because I need some ideas. Anyway, thanks for the laughs and you HAVE to post a pic of Sammy as Madonna! Kristien |
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| Terra Hoskins |
October 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET Or during Nancy Grace. Listen, Jack, I will suck it up and go to karaoke for you. I do a wicked rendition of "Welcome to the Jungle." Anderson, Lou and I can totally work it out. But I don't know, you have reaaally tempted me with watching James and Bay war it out in paintball. |
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| Roweena D'Souza, Seattle |
October 16th, 2008 2:58 pm ET love your column, it gives me a reason to smile while at work! |
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| The Anatomist |
October 16th, 2008 3:21 pm ET There are few roles that I would consider Sean Connery and Alan Thicke equally suited for but Ralph Nader is definitely one of them. That's a film I would endure a trip to the movie theater for. |
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| Kay |
October 16th, 2008 3:54 pm ET LOL. Quite funny! So AC is a GH fan huh? I can so see that, I can see how he's into the mafia story with a heart. Every 5th Christmas off?? And you actually get to make eye contact after 2 yrs?? At my job we are still looking at the floor when our Golden CEOs walk by. I have gotten very good at identifying people by their shoes and the designers too...hmm maybe that explains my latest shoe shopping fetish! |
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| Presley |
October 16th, 2008 4:10 pm ET Oh Jack, now you know better, you never make eye contact with the Anderson, it's in your contract. I'm assisting in casting your movie: Love you, mean it! |
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| Annie Kate |
October 16th, 2008 4:23 pm ET Well Jack, you've done it again – your post is the high point of this blog. Are you this funny in person?? That movie on Bush sounds pretty good especially with the man from the talking pig movie playing him – all they need to complete that character is a tube of lipstick. Jack, you're doing National Boss day all wrong – you need to convince Anderson that National Boss day is the one day set aside for bosses to be extra nice to their employees. He'd probably believe it but if you want to be sure before you say it tell him someone wrote gullible on the ceiling – if he looks up then you're good to go. Whatever you decide to do for the weekend be sure to get us a picture of Sammy in costume...we don't need the sound just the picture will do! Have a good one! Annie Kate |
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| Michele, Douglaston NY |
October 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET You are too funny...making me laugh so hard. I am sure that Anderson is no "Mr. Scrooge". Instead of "General Hospital", you can say that " CNN Soap Opera". |
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| Jennifer - Michigan |
October 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET Hi there Jack, Another great post. Very funny! Have fun whatever you decide do this weekend. We're only on this earth for a short while so you might as well enjoy it. I would love to watch a paintball fight with James and Bay, good stuff! Thanks for the laughs – I look forward to reading your posts. Have a good day. |
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| Shari |
October 16th, 2008 4:49 pm ET Jack, You're very funny!! But we know Anderson is way too cute, to be a mean boss. Anyway, have a good weekend. |
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| Alexandria Daniels from Las Vegas, Nevada |
October 16th, 2008 4:55 pm ET This was hilarious! So wait, Lou Dobbs and Anderson Cooper sing AND they sang a song from the" Lion King"...at a karaoke bar!!! Wish I was there! Please post pic and a video! Good luck to you and your dog! That divorce must have been tough on the both of you. Its nice to hear that Anderson is a "great" boss who happens to love soap operas. What happens if you do interrupt him while he's watching his soaps?? Great post. Much Love! -Alex |
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| Theresa, Nickerson, Ks |
October 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET So funny. Thanks for the laughs!! |
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| Stacy |
October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET And there is no way I can handle another weekend of paintball with James Carville and Bay Buchanan. Now that just sounds dangerous. Well Jack, you have managed to break news in this post. I had no idea Madonna and Guy Ritchie were splitsville. You have the latest on Brad and Angelina too? I'm not sure I'll be seeing Stone's new flick. Haven't we been watching that horror movie on a continuous loop for the past eight years? (Although the potential of a talking pig cameo is tempting.) That boss of yours isn't so social, huh? Maybe he's onto your eBay office equipment operation. Don't mess with a man's stapler. |
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| Lorraine, Concord CA |
October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET Hey Jack since it is National Boss Day, perhaps you can give Anderson a gift. Hey I know how about buing him a new game for the WII he got on his BIrthday from Erica! Which I am sure he uses like all the time, you know they do have karaoke games...then maybe he will let you watch General Hospital with him. |
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| EJ (USA) |
October 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET If you're not a millionaire already Jack – its your moment. I'm telling you. Just remember the little people when you get all of the proceeds from your books. I can also give you my bank account number and you can deposit freely as you wish. |
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| Suzi, Billerica, MA |
October 16th, 2008 5:56 pm ET Congratulations Jack, you are single handedly turning AC360 website into an online version of Comedy Central! Great laughs... what did I learn... that... today is National Boss Day... oh well, so much for my raise this year. |
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| Rose |
October 16th, 2008 6:51 pm ET I want to see Sammy "strike a pose." Hilarious post as usual. Thanks for giving my week a good pick-me-up. |
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| patimc |
October 16th, 2008 8:33 pm ET Oh Jack, Jack ,Jack. I have a conspiracy theory here – I think you ARE Anderson. Self-deprecating and totally his (I mean YOUR) sense of humor. Nice trick there Anderson! I see right through it! Bwah ha ha! Of course the pig will be in the W film. Its about Bush, so there will be pork, talking or not. And if this IS really Jack (which I doubt) you are gonna be SO busted. So just in case, here is a tip for you. With Anderson's sense of humor I feel ccertain that he loves Office Space. So if you DID gank his stapler, may I suggest getting him a new RED model? He will get the joke and red is great at Christmas. No need to thank me. |
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| EJ (USA) |
October 16th, 2008 10:05 pm ET That would be so funny if Jack was really Anderson. |
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| patimc |
October 17th, 2008 2:24 pm ET @ EJ (USA) – think about it Jack "Gray". It hit me like a ton of bricks. Maybe David Gergen needs to investigate this and when he finds out it iS Anderson he can use this for retribution! Heh heh, (Anderson, if you are reading this, please give me credit for going all CIA on you and figuring this out; don't be mad, you know I love ya! |
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