The Laurel

That’s how much time most of the news media were given to assemble for Governor Rell’s momentous Monday news conference announcing she won’t seek reelection.  Here’s the e-mail that was sent out at 4:14 pm Monday:

From: Liegeot, Adam [mailto:Adam.Liegeot@po.state.ct.us]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 4:14 PM
To: Undisclosed recipients
Subject: Rell to Hold Media Availability TODAY at 5 PM in Capitol Office

contact: 860 524-7313

Media Advisory for Gov. M. Jodi Rell

Gov. M. Jodi Rell will hold a media availability in her State Capitol office at 5 PM today.

Topics: general

First District Congressman John Larson (far right) pictured on the front page of the  Sunday New York Times.

The National Association of Consumer Advocates is an organization of attorneys who represent clients dealing with consumer fraud issues. George Gombossy, editor of CTWatchdog.com and a former Hartford Courant consumer columnist, has been awarded its 2009 Print Media award.

Soledad O’Brien
CNN Anchor & Special Correspondent

November 10/5:30 p.m.
“Diversity in the Media: Behind the Scenes and In Our Lives”
Yale Law School
Levinson Auditorium
127 Wall St.

…”Living Modern in Connecticut”, Thursday 11/12 at 9 pm on CPTV. Diane hosts and her new company co-produced the program with CPTV. From the press release:

From New Canaan to New Haven to Main Street in Suffield, Smith examines the increasing threat to modern buildings now considered ‘gems’ in the world of architecture, through interviews with Robert A.M. Stern, the dean of Yale University’s School of Architecture, modernist architect Kevin Roche, designer of the Knights of Columbus headquarters and The Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, architect John Johansen, the last surviving Harvard Five and others.

Click here for more information. Great topic and we look forward to watching Thursday evening.

WTNH meteorologist Matt Scott is a total game show fanatic ( check out his offiicial station bio for validation).  So how perfect is this?  “The Price is Right Live Stage Show” is happening now at Foxwoods with Alan Thicke serving as the host. Matt has a key role. As he explained to The Laurel,

“I’m channeling my inner ‘Johnny Olsen’ – I’m the announcer – yelling ‘come on down!’ to sold out crowds…1000 per night. it’s almost a dream come true for a guy who, as a kid, wanted to be a game show host when he grew up.”