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I can finally exclusively reveal that Journey will be the focus of a CBS News, Sunday Morning program story.

CBS were present at the Vegas show in Feb and have interviewed the band and Arnel for the segement and also visited the band this past weekend for a more personal insight.

And for a perspective on Journey's fans, I was also interviewed for the piece. But as of this moment, the DVD of my interview footage is still in US customs and may not make the deadline for the final edit Bah!

But anyway....regardless of that - a Journey piece will run this Sunday - June 1, on CBS.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml

Press release expected mid-week.

Andrew wrote:I can finally exclusively reveal that Journey will be the focus of a CBS News, Sunday Morning program story.

CBS were present at the Vegas show in Feb and have interviewed the band and Arnel for the segement and also visited the band this past weekend for a more personal insight.

And for a perspective on Journey's fans, I was also interviewed for the piece. But as of this moment, the DVD of my interview footage is still in US customs and may not make the deadline for the final edit Bah!

But anyway....regardless of that - a Journey piece will run this Sunday - June 1, on CBS.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml

Press release expected mid-week.

Damn right. I will be tuning in for sure. The press is really following this incarnation of Journey. Arnel's story has universal appeal. And Andrew, that's too bad about your interview potentially not making it into the show. I hope everything works out.

Any idea how long the segment will be and what time it will air? I'm not normally an early morning person, but I suppose I could get my ass up for this one.

jrnyjetster wrote::?: Any idea how long the segment will be and what time it will air? I'm not normally an early morning person, but I suppose I could get my ass up for this one.

According to the link that Andrew provided, CBS Sunday Morning airs for an hour and a half. So I'm just going to record all 90 minutes and fast forward until the Journey portion.

Congrats Andrew. Not only is you site recognized by GQ but now CBS as well. Nice work mate.

Needless to say, I'll be watching Sunday.

I sure your shit will make it through customs Mac. Good luck and thanks for the heads up!

tell em *I* said to get the effin DVD THRU customs NOW!

I used to work Saturdays overnight, gettin' home in time to catch this show. Starts at 7 am Sunday if I remember. It'll be interesting seeing how they're portrayed. This show always has a laid back feel to it so should be complimentary.

Now if it was "60 minutes", the band would be accused of harboring an alien.

From melodicrock to "journey expert" Congrats! Hopefully customs doesn't treat the DVD like an old lady through airport security....

I will be waiting for "MelodicRock TV"!

I hope your piece makes it through, Andrew. How did CBS know about you?

Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

tammy wrote:I hope your piece makes it through, Andrew. How did CBS know about you?

Thanks for all the comments. I hope it makes it also.

The reporter is an old contact....he loves this site and Journey and is really happy he finally got to do a piece on them.
Reads the message board too

Finds that amusing....LOL.

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Andrew wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

if you know of a place that is still 1986 , then ill move there in a heartbeat!!!

larryfromnextdoor wrote:

Andrew wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

if you know of a place that is still 1986 , then ill move there in a heartbeat!!!

LOL...my house....but that's only within the boundary lines.

You've been a busy boy haven't ya Wombat?
Thanks for letting us know about this Sir.
I'll keep my everything crossed for your footage making
it's way across the pond.

That is cool keeping my fingers crossed for ya.

Andrew wrote:Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Great, then Perry is still in Journey! Tell him not to go hiking!

NealIsGod wrote:

Andrew wrote:Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Great, then Perry is still in Journey! Tell him not to go hiking!

perryfaithful wrote:

NealIsGod wrote:

Andrew wrote:Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Great, then Perry is still in Journey! Tell him not to go hiking!

LOL!!

Anyway, dude, Andrew, congrats on possibly landing on this show. I've never watched it before but I'll be sure to tune in next week for what will hopefully be a quality piece.

Andrew wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Seems like with the stakes this large, you could catch a boat/plane to Oz and use technology there to send it electronically? That kind of exposure for your site should be worth big money.

NealIsGod wrote:

Andrew wrote:Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Great, then Perry is still in Journey! Tell him not to go hiking!

LOL! "If I could turn back time..." Thanks, Andrew...glad your contact got to do this {hi reporter!}.

Fantastic news, Andrew! Thanks for the heads up and I for one will surely be watching CBS on June 1st.

People are loving this farytale story about Arnel..tis a good thing and great exposure for Journey.

Sucks about your DVD 'tho ..fingers crossed customs gets off their rear ends and gets it to CBS in time to air.

Drew, do you know if the reporter sought out Perry for his take on the whole thing ala the GQ interview?

larryfromnextdoor wrote:

Andrew wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

if you know of a place that is still 1986 , then ill move there in a heartbeat!!!

LOLOLOL!

I hope the DVD makes it as well - it would be great to watch.

I look forward to the segment - better set the DVR...

DrFU wrote:

Andrew wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:Thanks for the info, Drew. Shame about the DVD. If it's just a DVD, then it's got to be standard def. I'm surprised you can't digitize it and upload the thing to a CBS server and avoid the whole customs issue altogether.

Yeah, but I live in Hobart, Tasmania, where it is still 1996

Seems like with the stakes this large, you could catch a boat/plane to Oz and use technology there to send it electronically? That kind of exposure for your site should be worth big money.

Out of my hands....the local CBS affiliate was handling the tape or whatever...

STORY_TELLER wrote:Drew, do you know if the reporter sought out Perry for his take on the whole thing ala the GQ interview?

Perry's involvement in this is unknown. Minimal I would think.

Andrew wrote:I can finally exclusively reveal that Journey will be the focus of a CBS News, Sunday Morning program story.

CBS were present at the Vegas show in Feb and have interviewed the band and Arnel for the segement and also visited the band this past weekend for a more personal insight.

And for a perspective on Journey's fans, I was also interviewed for the piece. But as of this moment, the DVD of my interview footage is still in US customs and may not make the deadline for the final edit Bah!

But anyway....regardless of that - a Journey piece will run this Sunday - June 1, on CBS.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml

Press release expected mid-week.

very cool drew... we can all be proud next week...i feel kinda stupid now about being so bent out of shape last summer for all the crap that went on...
oh well. At the end of the day it is all about the music and the positive influence Journey has had on us.

Rick

STORY_TELLER wrote:Drew, do you know if the reporter sought out Perry for his take on the whole thing ala the GQ interview?

I HOPE TO HELL NOT. Perry is NO LONGER IN JOURNEY.
They need to quit referencing him in every friggin' article...