On Today’s Show

The U.S. government shutdown closed a beach north of San Francisco . . . just in time for a group of 60 elephant seals to break down a fence and claim it as a breeding ground.

Now they’ve had 40 pups, and the National Park Service is trying to figure out what to do.

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People living in the freezing regions of the upper Midwest are purposely freezing their jeans and positioning them in all sorts of funny scenarios as part of the “Frozen Pants” challenge, because, as one Instagrammer in Minnesota asked, “What else do you do when it’s this cold?”

Though not entirely new to 2019, the act of freezing one’s pants and standing them up on the front lawn, has taken off thanks extreme polar vortex temperatures. Tom Grotting, who claims he came up with the idea six years ago, says that outside temperatures need to reach below 0 degrees F before the pants will stand on their own. Most post about their creations on social media using the hashtag #frozenpants.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Variety talked to Chris Pratt at the “Lego Movie 2” premiere, and he said there will be a “Guardians of the Galaxy 3”.

If the “Beatles” fan in your circle of friends and family has been spotted salivating today, this is probably the reason:  “Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson has come aboard a project that Paul McCartney had previously hinted was in the works: a new Beatles documentary using the 55 hours of in-studio footage that were shot in early 1969, for the 1970 feature film “Let It Be.” The announcement was made on Wednesday — the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ final live appearance — the legendary rooftop concert atop the Apple Records offices in London.

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TODAY IS……………….

• “Pay-A-Compliment Day”, a time to practice this simple act of kindness and compliment a friend, co-worker or stranger.

1935  ‘Monopoly’ board game goes on sale for the 1st time

1952 Queen Elizabeth II ascends to the British throne (she surpasses Queen Victoria’s record as longest-serving British monarch on September 10, 2015)

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COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE

FEBRUARY 6^TH, 2012  Eric Church’s “Springsteen” to radio. Referenced in the lyrics: “I’m On Fire,” “Born To Run,” “Glory Days” and “Born In The U.S.A.”

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RANDOM REPORT

1. McDonald’s invented bubble gum-flavored broccoli a few years ago, but wound up scrapping it because the kids who taste tested it found it too confusing.

2. There are more KFC locations in China than the United States:  4,563 KFCs in China . . . 4,491 in America.

3. The fast food chain Popeyes isn’t named after the cartoon character . . . it’s named after Gene Hackman’scharacter Popeye Doyle from the movie “The French Connection”.

4. The first thing anyone ever purchased online was . . . a bag of weed.  Some students from Stanford University sold a tiny amount of marijuana to some guys from MIT using an early version of the Internet called “Arpanet” in 1972.

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Cops Bust a Car Thief When He Asks Them for a Jump

There’s a 32-year-old guy named Justin Comer from Spartanburg, South Carolina.  And on Thursday, his car died, so he went looking for help. Two cops were nearby checking out a drug complaint, so Justin asked them if they’d give him a jump.

But when they came over, they got suspicious when they saw his ignition key was BROKEN.  So they ran his plates . . . and they found out Justin was driving a STOLEN CAR.

He was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.

But that wasn’t all.  While the cops were dealing with Justin, a 55-year-old guy named Michael Lewis randomly wandered up to see what was going on . . . and the cops realized HE had an outstanding warrant for shoplifting. So he was arrested too.

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A Store Clerk Stops a Robbery by Hitting the Robber with a Banana

On Saturday night, a guy walked into a convenience store in Mississauga and demanded money.

As far as we know, he didn’t have a weapon.  So when he approached the register, the clerk grabbed the first weapon HE could to fight off the robber.

And that happened to be . . . one of those BANANAS that every convenience store has on sale but literally no one ever buys.

Anyway, the clerk HIT the guy with the banana, and apparently, that was enough to scare him off . . . because the guy ran away empty-handed. The cops are trying to track him down.

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TODAY’S GOOD NEWS

An 86-year-old grandmother in St. Louis named Jessica Slaughter went from a size 22 to a 4 by taking long morning walks — in her one-bedroom apartment.

She lost 120 pounds with her daily 3,000 step routine boogieing between her kitchen and living room.  She said struggled with obesity for decades.

Now, her fridge is packed with veggies, and she’s not only committed to her walking routine, but she’s also quit alcohol and gone vegan. To help measure her progress, her granddaughter advised Slaughter to invest in some new tech: “[She] told me ‘Mama, get you a Fitbit.’ I said ‘What the hell is a Fitbit?’”

“I just want seniors to know just because we’ve gotten a certain age, we don’t have to stop living,” Slaughter says. “I want to tell them that there’s a better way of life if they choose.”

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Samsung Refrigerators Now Have a Tinder-Style Dating App . . .

Samsung just launched a new app for their smart refrigerators called Refrigerdating.  And it’s a Tinder-style app, but instead of swiping on pictures of potential dates . . . you swipe on pictures of what’s in their fridge.

A Samsung PR rep says they made the app because, quote, “We hope people can meet under more honest or transparent circumstances with the help of the contents of the fridge, because that can tell you a lot about the personality.”

If you want to participate, the app is free.

And you don’t HAVE to own one of Samsung’s $4,000 smart fridges to join.  You can use the app in your phone’s browser at Refregerdating.com . . . you’ll just need to upload a pic of the inside of your fridge.

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BIRTHDAYS

(80) Mike Farrell (Capatain B.J. Hunnicut on MASH)

[57] Richie McDonald, Country singer (Lonestar)

[53] Rick Astley, 1980s pop singer

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Your Pajamas Are Hiding a Disgusting Secret

Are you washing your pajamas as much as you should be? You could be in for a rude awakening. Experts have warned that not changing your pajamas regularly enough could make them a breeding ground for nasty bugs and illnesses.

They recommend changing your sleepwear at least every three wears. This is because some of the common bugs on our skin can become troublesome if our PJs aren’t washed enough. Most of the time these bugs are harmless, unless they get into an open cut.

A recent study revealed the average 18-to-30-year-old man wears the same sleepwear for an average of 13 nights. Women are even less likely to change their nightwear and don’t change their PJs for 17 wears. Experts insist the absolute bare minimum you should wash your pajamas is once a week.

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Dream Job Alert: Hallmark Is Looking for Extras for a Christmas Movie

If your idea of a dream come true is appearing in a movie next to Lacey Chabert, Candace Cameron Bure or maybe even the cast of When Calls the Heart, boy, do I have some news for you: Hallmark is looking for extras!

Synthetic Cinema currently has an open sign-up for background roles in a “Christmas romantic drama” that will air on the network, according to The Day. The publication spoke to the film’s producer, Andrew Gernhard, who said he can’t disclose many details about the project, including the cast list.

Filming will take place in southeastern Connecticut, which is fitting as the flick will be based in a tiny town in the Northeast. “What Connecticut has is that classic New England Christmas look,” Gernhard said. “Some of these movies go to Romania, some go to Canada, some are in L.A. in the summer, but nothing really beats that classic New England feel.”

Although the time slots are currently filled (sigh), you can sign up to be notified of opportunities for both this movie and for future features. To register to be a potential stand-in, it’s simple—and no acting experience is required!

Simply go to the Synthetic Cinema website to create an account. You’ll be asked a variety of questions, including your height, age and to upload a photo of yourself. After you’ve registered, you can “book a shoot day” to be considered for a spot.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6^TH                                          

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

(80) Mike Farrell (Capatain B.J. Hunnicut on MASH)

(79) Tom Brokaw

[53] Rick Astley, 1980s pop singer

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1. NHL

Washington     3          Vancouver       2

Alexander Ovechkin passes Fedorov for most points by Russia-born player

Montreal             4              Anaheim              1

Boston                  3              NY Islanders       1

Patrice Bergeron scored twice in his 1000^th NHL game

2. “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV):

Ronnie Milsap featuring Little Big Town

3. There’s a 33-year-old woman in Paradise, Newfoundland, and last week, she went to a convenience store, bought a scratcher, and won $38,000.

There was just one problem.  She bought the lottery ticket using a CREDIT CARD she’d just stolen.

The cops investigated the theft, and they figured out the thief had used the credit card to buy lottery tickets at that convenience store.

So when the woman tried to cash in the ticket at the lottery office the next day, she was immediately arrested for fraud and possession of a stolen credit card.

4. The Bronx Zoo in New York is offering a Valentine’s Day special:  For $15, you can name one of their COCKROACHES.  And you can print out a certificate to make it official.

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DOLLY PARTON TO PERFORM, BE CELEBRATED WITH TRIBUTE AT GRAMMY AWARDS –

For the first time in 18 years, Dolly Parton will perform on the Grammy Awards. The icon will sing music from her album, Dumplin’, the soundtrack to the 2018 film of the same name.

Dolly will also be the focus of a tribute featuring Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves and Katy Perry singing some of her hit songs.

The Grammys will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday (February 10th) on CBS at 8 p.m.

Dolly will be honored as this year’s MuisCares Person of the Year on Friday (February 8th) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Dolly Parton started writing songs when she was seven . . . and knew at the age of 10 that she was destined to be a performer.

SCOTTY McCREERY GUNNING FOR FIRST SET OF BACK-TO-BACK NUMBER ONES

Scotty McCreery is closing in on the Number One spot on the country charts with his latest single, “This Is It.” The former American Idol winner scored his very first chart-topper last year with “Five More Minutes,” and both are songs that he wrote.

Scotty tells us that the possibility of claiming his second Number One hit is very exciting: [“I’m pumped! I’m very superstitious so, you know, if it were to happen it’d be awesome. It’d be back-to-back. I’ve never had one, let alone two, especially with such personal songs. ‘Five More Minutes’ was deeply personal and ‘This Is It’ is me and Gabi’s engagement and wedding song. I sang it to her on our wedding night. I never knew it would make the album let alone make the radio, but it’s pretty cool that folks have identified and connected with it like they have, so it’s pretty awesome.”]

Scotty McCreery – His truck was broken into and ransacked in Nashville — but the thieves didn’t get away with much. When he discovered the mess upon his return to town, he tweeted: “Just want to apologize to whoever did this … You really picked the wrong country singer’s truck to break into…Got nothing for ya … That is, unless you’re a big fan of Elvis or the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack.”

THOMAS RHETT GOES DOWN TO SESAME STREET

THOMAS RHETT had a childhood dream come true.  He got to visit “Sesame Street” . . . AND sing with the cast.

They did a song called “This Is My Street”, which celebrates the show’s 50th anniversary.

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This post was written by Dave Palmer