Evansville, IN
December 2007

Hangin With Dave W. J.

Hosted by Matt H.

Next: Hung Out To Dry

It was time to film our parts for the show, and we watched on as Matt and Happy set up our introduction. We acted in a few small skits, and even took part in part of a video blog that Matt posted on YouTube, and included in the behind the scenes footage for the TV program.

After filming those parts of the show, we were given a tour of Evansville by Matt and his pal, David W. Johnson. David is another public access TV show producer that frequently guest stars on Matt's show, and vice-versa.

It was a cold December day, but that did not damper our fun. We went to Garvin Park, where we ran into a news reporter, Jennifer Cahill, that worked for News 25 for one of the local TV stations in Evansville. She didn't interview us, but did agree to go on camera and greet us for "The Happy Show!"

Next to Garvin Park is Bosse Field, a baseball stadium that was used as a location in the 1991 film, "A League of Their Own." That film starred Madonna, Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Rosie O'Donnell.

After partying with some ducks, and looking at the Christmas displays at the park, Matt, David, Tiki Jr, and I headed to the Willard Library. This historical site was built back in the 1800's, and is reputedly the home of a ghost named "The Grey Lady." We didn't see her, but Tiki Jr was a bit nervous at the thought of coming into contact with an apparition. We were told that the cable TV show "Ghost Hunters" had actually been at the Willard Library to investigate the haunting.

From there, we went the downtown Evansville, where we got to see the historical home of Willard Carpenter, for whom the library was named. During the time of slavery in the United States, the home served as part of the Underground Railroad, which allowed slaves to escape to freedom.

 

Bud & Tiki Jr pose with David W. Johnson and News 25's Jennifer Cahill. She looks cold...brrrr.

 

Bud and Tiki Jr at Bosse Field in Evansville.

 

At The "Fantasy of Lights" display at Garvin Park. It looks better at night, though and Tiki Jr. was visibly disappointed.

 

At the lake at Garvin Park.

 

At the lake at Garvin Park. These ducks kinda freaked us out.

 

At Willard Library with David W. Johnson.

 

At the Carpenter House with David W. Johnson.

 

In front of The Evansville Coliseum.

 

In front of The Old Jail House, with David W. Johnson. What a cool building!

 

At the Old Courthouse with David.

 

In the front of The Old Courthouse, with David.

 

In front of The Old Post Office with David.

(Photos: Matt H. / Dialogue: Matt H.)

 

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