Dennis Kneale
Posted by Ray on July 1, 2009 under Main | 
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I wanted to thank all of you who left kind words about our “interview” with Dennis Kneale. Clearly we were in for an ambush and got pushed out right off the bat. I can’t really blame him, I did call him the super dip shit.
Obviously, we had a lot of time to think about everything, but frankly we were never going to get the time, even though it was promised by Dave, who is the producer for Dennis. The email trail is below for you to review. I did write to him last night, but no response of course.
We realize it is his show and we knew his MO, but that was just plain silly. Here is the funny thing, they have Mike’s number and they have his picture, so is it really anonymous? I guess we are upset more because they phrased it like we would have a real debate and that Dennis is “jazzed” to do this which clearly means he hates you and will cut you off. I guess 5 minutes in TV land means 15 seconds with 5 minutes of ass ripping of the guest to start out with.
So, Dennis, anywhere, anytime and anyplace as long as it is near my mom’s house, asshole.
Emails:
Hello Dave,
I would love to be on the show, but have a conflict. I am trying to move things around to fit this in, when is your deadline? I am actually surprised he would want to talk with me, but I would love the challenge. Thanks!
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Sincerely,
Dave writes back:
4:30 is my deadline, but if moving that deadline back will increase my chances of having you on, then I’ll move it back.
The segment will be about 5 minutes long. It will be at about 8:02 and I can have you out there by 8:15. I can provide a car to pick you up and drop you off wherever you need to go if that also increases my chances of having you on the show.
Thanks.
Dave
We write:
I should know in a little bit, a real rock and a hard spot for me at the moment.
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On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 3:07 PM, Schrader, Dave (NBC Universal)
4:30 is my deadline, but if moving that deadline back will increase my chances of having you on, then I’ll move it back.
The segment will be about 5 minutes long. It will be at about 8:02 and I can have you out there by 8:15. I can provide a car to pick you up and drop you off wherever you need to go if that also increases my chances of having you on the show.
Thanks.
Dave
From: Annuity IQ [mailto:annuityiq@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:06 PM
To: Schrader, Dave (NBC Universal)
Subject: AnnuityIQ.com blog post
Hello Dave,
I would love to be on the show, but have a conflict. I am trying to move things around to fit this in, when is your deadline? I am actually surprised he would want to talk with me, but I would love the challenge. Thanks!
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Sincerely,
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Sincerely,
Dave:
I can appreciate the position you’re in..
but if you can make it happen, it’ll make for a great segment and good visibility for us all.
thanks again.
Dave
We then asked to do it by phone. Dave accepted with this:
Hi Mike,
If that’s the only way then yes, but the segment would probably be a bit shorter as a result. Phone interviews on TV are not quite as compelling, but we are jazzed about doing this segment.
Dave
We ask for details and he sends this:
Hi Mike,
No problem. We’ll make it work and look good.
What I need from you are three things.
1) A phone number to reach you at 7:55pm ET to do the interview
(preferably a landline, but if you’re traveling, a cell phone will do)
2) A jpeg picture of you we can use for a graphic. I’ll need your full
name and title.
3) A few key bullet points as to why you think Dennis is wrong.
Thanks again.
Dave
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