[Speed Gibson,
Sunday July 31, 2005 at 7:16pm]
Next Big Thing - Week 22
Just when I think I should hang up my gloves on this series, I catch a great edition of this concept. Today's contestant was Sue Jeffers, owner of the lengedary Stub & Herb's restaurant and U of M hangout. I haven't been there in perhaps 25 years (once), and 35 years before that (several times). I am overdue and feel compelled to put some money in her till for all she's gone through and is doing to end the smoking ban.
Also, somewhat of a twist, Jason the producer played somewhat of a co-host role, and it sounded as if planned as opposed to what happened to Sean McDevitt in week 18. Again, Katherine Lampher could learn something about the concept from Jason.
The first hour was great, talking about the smoking ban and all of the other impositions that restaurant owners are fighting. She listed several, like the minimum wage (without tip credit) increase. She leads a group of owners who are seeking relief as in at least partial repeal from Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis. But could she go beyond this issue I wondered.
It turns out she could, drawing on her years as a Republican and her experience as a mother of three teenagers. It wasn't quite as "tight" as the first hour, but it sure beat many an hour I hear elsewhere on talk radio.
Sue, great job, an A minus! Keep'm flying!
Also, somewhat of a twist, Jason the producer played somewhat of a co-host role, and it sounded as if planned as opposed to what happened to Sean McDevitt in week 18. Again, Katherine Lampher could learn something about the concept from Jason.
The first hour was great, talking about the smoking ban and all of the other impositions that restaurant owners are fighting. She listed several, like the minimum wage (without tip credit) increase. She leads a group of owners who are seeking relief as in at least partial repeal from Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis. But could she go beyond this issue I wondered.
It turns out she could, drawing on her years as a Republican and her experience as a mother of three teenagers. It wasn't quite as "tight" as the first hour, but it sure beat many an hour I hear elsewhere on talk radio.
Sue, great job, an A minus! Keep'm flying!