FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Contact: Jamie LoFiego, “Up Late,” (304) 696-2967
 

Governor Manchin stars on ‘Up Late’ this weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin roars onto the set of “Up Late” this weekend. Actually, the motorcycle he rides through the Communications Building on Marshall University’s Huntington campus does most of the roaring.

Manchin talks about football, research at the university and motorcycles, among other things.

Jamie LoFiego, host of the Marshall University student-produced show, said viewers can expect to see a laid-back leader of the state on the show.

“It took a lot of time to get ready to have him roll into our studio and we took all the necessary safety measures,” LoFiego said. “And he was cool with everything. His bodyguard is another story entirely.”

The show will air from 11 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 on MyZTV and on Comcast Channel 25 throughout the weekend.

Aaron-Michael Fox, a senior from Ansted, W.Va., does his stand-up comedian routine and musical guest Bud Carroll and the Southern Souls perform their song, “Stand Up and Be Counted.” Samantha Richer, a junior communications major from northern Virginia,  serves as doorkeeper. Richer was recently featured in US Magazine as a ringer for American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.

Two more shows are planned for the semester including an hour-long season finale featuring WSAZ reporters and anchors. Throughout the summer, the “Up Late” crew will continue to tape elements and local musical talent. For more information on how to be a part of the show, contact LoFiego at (304) 696-2967 or e-mail lofiego1@marshall.edu.

“Up Late” grew out of the Introduction to Video Production class taught by instructors LoFiego and Eric Himes, who both work with Marshall’s Instructional Television Channel 25. It is produced entirely by students and has a late-night show quality featuring interviews, skits, ridiculous stunts, guest bands and comedy.

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