76-Second Travel Show: "What's the Deal with Pittsburgh?" (CANCELLED)
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 29 October 2009
By: Robert Reid
Episode #005
E X A C T L Y * 7 6 * S E C O N D S * ( B U T * C A N C E L L E D)
A recent visit to champion city (last year's Super Bowl and Stanley Cup ribbons reside in Pittsburgh) loomed with potential.
For once we could find out:
- How do locals enjoy the three rivers?
- When two rivers meet to make a third, isn't that really just two rivers?
- Why is the Ohio River named "Ohio" and not "Pennsylvania" (where it begins) or "Illinois" (where it ends)? Seriously.
- Why is there that "h" at the end of Pittsburgh? We noticed Charles Dickens spelled it "Pittsburg" in his book "American Notes." And he's the guy behind Tiny Tim.
- The history and background of the city any good?
- Hey, what's a great local diner for breakfast?
- Where does one see local concerts? Preferably outdoors?
- While we're at it, any interesting wall art or public sculptures to see?
As a unsurprising result, the producers of the "76-Second Travel Show" ban Kenny Chesney and his agent from viewing or participating in our program for three months.
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