GE 1998-9 Season 5 Episode 3: Interview with Paul Moth
Note: this is not a transcript, but a working draft of the script, so there may be differences in the aired version.
ROBERT: The Great Eastern is BCN's flagship programme, the longest
running radio show in the world.
A unique program, it investigates every 'nook and cranny' of the
Newfoundland psyche. The demands of the Great Eastern require
a unique host. It is Paul Moth.
PAUL: What do you mean "Mordecai Richler won't speak to me ?"
Doesn't he know who I am ?
Okay, okay, yeah, I understand, I'll do the chimp piece. But this time,
put a muzzle on the chimp, will ya. This is a show about culture, remember.
I'm still finding ape fuzz all over the studio.
SFX: PHONE HANGUP
ROBERT: SETS UP CLIP #1, EXPLAINING TGE, CULTURAL MAGAZINE, ETC.
Paul is a veteran of the media wars: his experiences range from his
career here in Newfoundland, to Mexican cinema, and work on US serial
and variety television programs.
PAUL: Yeah, I did a lot of work in American television.
ROBERT: You got your start with Starsky and Hutch ?
PAUL: That's right. Do you remember the episode where Starsky is
kidnapped by ... ah, gee, I can't remember the character's name, but he was
played by Sammy Davis, Jr. - great guest spot, Sammy was fabulous.
ROBERT: I think I do remember that one.
PAUL: There was a great cameo by Dick Martin.
ROBERT: Of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in ?
PAUL: Right. One of the funniest guys in American show business,
but a real ...
ROBERT: You have many connections to the icons of American television,
Don Knotts, Harvey Corman, Charo, Buddy Hackett, "Shirley Partridge" ...
PAUL: Yeah, Shirley Jones. (SIGH) What can you say about someone who has
meant everything to you in your life, everything once and nothing now ?
ROBERT: Would you care to ... ?
PAUL: No, no, Shirley's got her own career, now. She does parades and
things, so I don't think we should go into that.
But now, Don Knotts, there was a funny guy, let me tell you about the time ...
ROBERT: Paul has served his audience and his community with great distinction.