DALY TV: I was distracted!

Right before taping last night's white-hot Lightning Round, friend and FOX anchor Mark Wilson gave me a gift. He's a huge guitar freak (making 'em, playing 'em). I'm a huge ladies man (repulsing 'em, boring 'em). So a few months ago, our interests converged, and Mark and I reminisced about the infamous picture to the left. I first saw it decades ago; he remembered it fondly as well. Anyway, right before the cameras blinked on last night, Mark presented me with a glossy copy of Miss Valerie Bertinelli with then-hubby Eddie Van Halen's mighty axe tucked between her wickets. Can you believe it? The greatest picture ever! How cool is that? Needless to say, I was delighted to see this life-affirming image from my past.

And THAT'S why I'm so spazzy during this Lightning Round. I have a legit excuse. For all the televised hyperactivity, click right HERE. And thanks again, Mark. You made my year.

Hottest picture ever courtesy of US Weekly (then US Magazine).

Comments

[Marissa]

Yes, and we are distracting, don't you agree?

[Cat]

I thought the theme of this post was `I Was Distracted!`

And I am.

[sparky]

I just want to know where were you ladies when I was a young lad and was trying to have my morals corrupted?

yeah, and the "Y" it's what it's all about

[Jeff in Cuba]

Excuse me, has anyone seen the Pop Life blog?

I came here looking for it, but I seemed to have wandered into the Women's locker room at the "Y".

[Marissa]

Consider the Thread Bus part of the Magical Mystery Tour ... It's a rockin' tour bus, baby! Every one is invited. Plenty of room!

[Cat]

But Sparky, it's ALL `GOOD` FILTHY!

[sparky]

The sad part of it is I kind of know what filthy part of town you two will drive the Thread Bus to, but it is kind of like a train wreck (you can't take you eyes off it).

[Cat]

I'll keep Slater, in my fireplace. You can have John & Rick all to yourself.

[Marissa]

ack! You can keep Slater. He's too douchebaggety for my tastes.

Sparky, me thinks you enjoy the unknown element of what we'll say next.

[Cat]

Mario = MEEEEEOOOOWW!

[Cat]

Or Mario Lopez -- I'd `Cat-Lick` him all over!

[sparky]

Why do I enable you two?

[Marissa]

*perk*

I need a shower.

[Cat]

Or John Taylor, or Rick Springfield

[sparky]

I would assume that SD will play Brad Pitt in your version.

[Marissa]

Hells yeah! Thelma and Louise ride again!

ps. there will be no convertible cliff diving in this version.

[Cat]

I trust Riss as a driver anywhere, anytime, anyplace.

[Marissa]

I knew that was coming. Well played, my dear Sparky. Well played.

[sparky]

Isn't that what Rainman said.

I'm an excellent driver on the driveway but only on Saturday, never on Sunday.

[Marissa]

*an* excellent driver -- terrible typist.

[Marissa]

I'm a excellent driver.

The scenic route never killed anybody.

[sparky]

Ris, that because you and Cat have steered the bus off the cliff.

Hey guys, note to self, don't let Ris drive the bus.

[Marissa]

I must say that I love how the comments take a complete turn away from the intended subject matter in the original post.

[Jeff in Cuba]

Hover? DOTSB?

If anyone needs me I'll be over in the corner gouging my eyes out with a melon-baller.

[Michelle]

Sorry I confused the seductive characteristics of an encounter of the Daly kind.

[Sean Daly]

Michelle, Michelle, Michelle -- does someone need a refresher course? "The Hover" is a form of seduction that can be performed with or without top, in a tee or unitard. "The Hover" is utilized as a floating precursor to steamier adventures. Shirts aren't necessary; a devilish smirk is.

Now if you're asking if that blowsy maroon shirt was featured prominently in a little thing I like to call The Dance of the Seven Buttons...yes, yes, I do believe it has shimmied a time or two.

[Michelle]

Is the shirt part of the infamous Hover?

[Marissa]

*snort* You so silly, Sparky.

[sparky]

I'm thinking that you two are deserving of a restraining order. This blog is definitely not PG-13.

[Marissa]

CAT, I'm thinking you and I might very well warrant an NC-17 rating on this here sexy blog.

[Cat]

No Sean, you could knot your shirt just above your peevage. Bet you got great peevage.

[Marissa]

psh. Ok, "Land of the 7 buttons"

[Sean Daly]

Um, please don't say "man-vage" again.

[Marissa]

SD, I'm with Cat on this one. You could knot your shirt just below your man-vage and I'd be delighted. "Hey Mr. Tally man..." I'll stop before I overheat.

[Cat]

Sean, your shirt seems to attract a lot of `dude` comments.

I, for one, love a smooth chest. It feels so wonderful up against my also smooth, hairless body.

[Bassnote]

Thanks for the laugh Jeff, "all frame, no painting" almost made me spew liquid all over my Mac.

[Sean Daly]

Just wait 'til I get my anchor tattoo. You'll be lucky if anything's buttoned.

[sparky]

SD, I'm also pretty shocked that there has been no comment on The Faces reunion.

[sparky]

I didn't notice the neckline before so I had to rewatch. I want to know how many years you've been in Florida now? I thought when you move to Florida they gave you a bushel of oranges, a gold chain and an italian horn as a welcoming gift.

[Jeff in Cuba]

SD,

It's not the cleavage per se, it's the execution.

A plunging collar is an acceptable vehicle to highlight a happening medallion, or a hirsute throw rug.

In your case, however, it's "all frame, no painting".

[Miguel]

Goody,goody.That was nice,although "Lightning Round" sounds something hip,extreme and we end up seeing four mid-age guys talking about gossip! Hahaha! Just kidding.It was great and you gave them a couple of those Daly laughs.I think your laughing is going to be as iconic as the Cruise`s one.Just wait and see.

Now,the picture.Oh,yes!!

[sparky]

Good point, Chad. Axl demographic surrounds itself to Wally World. There isn't enough flannel in Best Buy.

See SD, you better review Sammy the Redheads are uniting.

[CHAD]

gotta agree with sparky about sammy, but i guess the same could always be said for a train wreck. it seems everyone loves them, doesn't make it right though. my prediction, the new gnr cd will debut high, then fall off the face of the earth. i wonder why axl didnt go with wal-mart. i know best buy's are everywhere, but not like wally world. maybe it won't debut so high anyway.

[CHAD]

good one jeff, sounds like the old line from seinfeld, the top button makes or breaks the shirt.

[Sean Daly]

I knew someone was gonna bag me on the man cleavage. And I knew that someone was gonna be Jeff in Cuba.

[Jeff in Cuba]

SD,

Manic, but not inappropriately so. Another bravura turn.

This is normally where we dissect your wardrobe choice. It's hard to argue with the timeless lines of the wine shirt, but the buttons are there for a purpose.

Stash that sternum.

[sparky]

If I am not mistaken that picture almost got me suspended in high school.

When you were talking about a big CD to review I thought you may have been talking about Sammy Hagar's Cosmic Universal Fashion. But I remembered that you don't review guys that keep pumping out music (every year not once in 17) and who really likes his fans.

Good job on the tube! I think you have to get some face time for the FF though.

[CHAD]

that wasn't bad, i might have been flustered a bit after seeing that pic though.

[Marissa]

Scars shmars!