Wed 10/1 @ 7PM
Once upon a time, the top stars of local TV news broadcasts (besides the weather forecasters!) were the investigative reporters. And they had to work hard to gain traction for their stories, amidst the typical rotation of car crash/fire/shooting/fire/car crash/fire/cute dog stories that made up the bulk of local newscasts (fire is a great visual). These reporters were tireless and aggressive and yes, even annoying. They had personalities and identities and were celebrities to local newscast buffs, without even having to set anything on fire. Who didn’t know Paul Orlousky, Carl Monday and Harry Boomer? Each worked in news for 30-45 years.
In 2013, Orlousky broke the story of about the freeing of the three vanished women held prisoner by Ariel Castro in a near west Side house. Monday was famous for his dogged pursuit of politicians and other officials who didn’t want to be pursued because they had something to hide. Boomer has worked for ideastream, Cleveland’s public radio outlet, where he is still heard from time to time and currently covers community issues for a public affairs program.
The three will be at the Music Box Supper Club, talking about “My Greatest Night as an Investigative Reporter.” Doors open for dinner at 5; program is at 7, There’s no admission charge, but if you want to eat, you should make a reservation here.