November 23, 2021
What are you most thankful for, and who is your favorite holiday movie character of all-time and their most endearing quality?
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Drew Heyman, WHYI: Family, friends and mentors. Buddy The Elf. Brian Mack, WXXL: It This time of year, Clark W. Griswold and his big heart, which occasionally outmaneuvers his brain (to steal a line from the man himself).
Randi West, WRMF: I’m thankful for my family because nothing beyond that matters. Favorite holiday character? Fun fact: I kind of HATE all things Christmas, even Christmas movies. The only one I enjoy is Emmet Otter Jug Band Christmas. Jana Sutter, WXXL: The health of my family. I love Max the dog from The Grinch. Just a lovable, sweet little puppy. When he gets all happy at the end when the Grinch becomes nice, I cry every year.
Orlando, WLLD: Most thankful for life. We’ve lost too many so every day is a blessing. Favorite holiday movie character is Elf. I love syrup too!
Matt “MJ” Johnson, WPLW: I’m thankful for being an ACTUAL Program Director. I thoroughly enjoy Clark Griswold’s pure optimism in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Heather Deluca, WSJO: I’m thankful for family, friends, a job I love, a roof over my head, health insurance…ALL THE THINGS. I love Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas. She just tells it like it is. |
Frankie V, KSSX/KHTS: I am most thankful for my family and the support they have given me since day one in this business. My favorite holiday movie character is Kevin McCallister from Home Alone! He took control of a situation without fear and handled business! Erik Bradley, B96: Most thankful for Matthew, Mariah, my family, friends and ever so grateful to continue to have my dream job. Favorite holiday movie character: I have two. Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation because #classic and Buddy The Elf, ‘cuz he just makes me smile!
Kobe, WUVR: New opportunities for a new year, and a safe and happy family. The character is John McClane from Die Hard because yes, it’s a Christmas movie. Guy Zaopleon, Zapoleon Consulting: I know my buddy Jon Zellner has this as his all-time favorite movie and its #2 for me. So, my favorite character is Jimmy Stewart‘s George Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life. George is loving, kind, and generous to a fault to the townspeople. When his Savings & Loan goes bankrupt and he’s facing mistaken criminal charges, God rescues him from a suicide attempt via a guardian angel knowing George is really a shining example of humanity who is just down on his luck. Great movie great character! Lee Abrams mediavisions: Randy Quaid. We all know lovable lowlifes like him that emerge during the holidays. Josh Wolff, WAEB: I’m happy, healthy, and we have a great team in Allentown consistently achieving #1 ratings. Clark Griswold, he’s hilarious in that movie. Joey Brooks, WKSS: First and foremost, I’m thankful for my family, great wife and a couple of great daughters. Clark Griswold! |
Java Joel, WHBC: Thankful for my family and my new radio family here at Alpha Media USA/Canton Ohio. A truly great group of people who have been incredibly welcoming. Toby Knapp, WASH: I’m thankful I get to be Kyla’s dad. That I get to work with people who are among my best friends in life, locally, and on the many levels above me. I’m thankful I’m alive and kicking like that Simple Minds song says. Fave Christmas Character? Well, anyone who played Santa since I get to wear the suit at this time of the year… but my personal fave is Bruce Willis. Yippie Kay Yay, Motherf******* as!
Bob Patrick, WXLK: I’m thankful for my fiancé and her daughter. I’d be lost in this world without them. My favorite holiday characters are Ralphie Parker and Buddy the Elf. I refuse to pick only one as they’re both iconic characters that will be a part of the Holiday season forever.
Fish, WKRZ: Thankful for my health (things could be a lot worse), and for having a gig. Ralphie from A Christmas Story because it reminds me of better times. |
Buster Satterfield, WIOQ: Radio for making so many of my dreams come true. Hands down, Clark Griswold!
Rick Vaughn, KENZ: Most thankful for this view out my window. The mountains are snow-capped and the resorts start opening up this week! And I am thankful that my family is healthy, of course. Favorite holiday movie character: The Grinch. Fantastic smile.
Rich Davis, KDWB: It’s been 24 years with iHeart now and I couldn’t be more thankful for all the years I’ve had with the company and all the opportunities I’ve had including becoming a Custom Format lead this year. I’m very blessed. I get to do what I love to do and I make a living doing it. For the character, I have to go with Will Ferrell as Buddy in Elf. You have to love that innocence, wonder, and excitement for everything Christmas.
R Dub, Z90/Magic 92.5: Health! Second, a career I enjoy every day and night! Bill Murray in Scrooged. It’s Bill Murray!!!
Jon Zellner, iHeartMedia: Always most thankful for my family, and hands down, George Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life is still the greatest movie character of all time. Seventy-five years later, he has all the attributes anyone would want…a man with high aspirations but loves his family and friends more than anything else.
Rod Phillips, iHeartMedia: Most thankful to still be here to enjoy it all. I have to appreciate old man Ebenezer Scrooge, even he found the Christmas magic, eventually!Next Week’s Question Of The Week:
Which new artists from 2021 have the best prospects for long-term success, and what special qualities do they possess?
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