Shocked and hopeful.... my reaction to winning the Gracie Award for radio comedy two years in a row. I got the word just over a week ago from AWRT (American Women in Radio & Television). The national awards will be handed out at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on May 25th.
Pardon me while I brag for a second... but despite being 1/2 of the most consistently funny show on the radio, I wasn't expecting to win two years in a row. I just didn't think that could happen. I likened it to a teacher who knows you have the right answer, but calls on another kid to let them shine too. Heck, it took me eight years to win the first one.
Now what? I'm not as nervous about finding the right dress for the black-tie gala I've got a better understanding of what to wear on the red carpet. I've already secured an escort, my partner Matt Harris. The company is handling travel arrangements and our agent, Heather Cohen says she'll greet us with open arms and champagne bottles. Gayle King, Katie Couric, Selena Gomez, Jada Pinkett Smith and Barbara Walters are also winners this year and I plan to bug each and every one of them for pictures. Our only issue is that our amateur photographer, Matt's wife Amy, will still be on bedrest when we take the trip.
Beyond the ceremony I'm hoping this award brings attention to the "Matt and Ramona Show" and "The Satisfied Life." We've been tweaking both programs in hopes of growing in syndication. Lots of folks put lots of time and energy into creating, producing, marketing and selling our product. I pray the Gracie is the stepping stone we all need to climb to the next level.
2 comments:
Congrats, Ramona! I am so happy for you, you are a wonderful woman and totally deserve this. I have listened to you no matter where I am by streaming live on the computer, but more syndication would be wonderful. I hope you have a wonderful time, I'm sure with Matt there with you, it will be a blast!
No one deserves it more!
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