Let me just say that I can totally empathise with you. I’m 5 months pregnant and I just got laid off as well. Another victim of the economy, but still so difficult to comprehend. I am eager to get back to work quickly, but then I look down at my sprouting belly and reality sets in….Really, who is going to hire me when I’ll be on maternity leave in 4 months? I wake up each morning wondering what the day will bring me and I am slowly accepting my fate. I’ve always been so independent, so it is very difficult to see my husband dress each morning in a suit and go off to work while I lay in bed in my pj’s. I know this happened for a reason and I hope to learn what that reason is soon. Until then, I’ll try to enjoy my time and prepare for my little boy to arrive.

You will find a new gig soon….”as one door closes, another opens!”

You have been noticeable and interesting in everything you have done but that TV Guide gig was just that – a gig – and you outgrew it the first day you took it. Given that I’m sure it was decent money, you probably would never have left – so – someone did you a a favor. It might be a little strange to be without a job – baby arriving or not – but as they say: “Necessity is the Mother of Invention.” Accordingly, you will now be pressed into using your fertile imagination and wit to come up with a vehicle that better demonstrates your talents. Or, you will have a great opportunity to bond with your little boy – when he needs you most. Either way – it’s all good and you will shine in the end.

I thought you’d appreciate the irony.

I used to watch “While You Were Out” solely because of you (an early 20’s male with an apartment didn’t do much home makeover, but I love witty commentary) and was thrilled when you showed up on TACS. I’ll enjoy whatever your next project is too.

To Teresa Strasser,
Well, I can’t say the cancellation came as much of a surprise, but that doesn’t make it any less depressing. When I noticed that the TV Guide Channel went from being listed right at the top of the page in TV “Guide” to alphabetical and then to not being listed AT ALL, that kinda gave me a clue.
I had previously noticed that there did not seem to be much activity at your personal website. So I am hoping that will be revitalized and can serve as a resource for tracking the next stage of your career.
What is wrong with those network executives? TV Watercooler. Great chemistry between hosts. In the”eye candy” department they had two hosts who were bright as all get out and one who was even prettier than Sara Silverman and without the cringe factor. { The one with the expectant mother glow. } Hope you continue to work with John F. The show was/is funnier than most comedies.
Lots of luck in the future and, if possible, keep me informed of your future appearances on television. Thank you for many enjoyable months.

Dennis O’Rorke
DAORorke@aol.com

I’m so sorry about this. This really sucks and I hope that this door closing will lead you down a new hallway where you will find better opportunities knocking (did I mix up enough metaphors there?). best wishes on finding a new gig!

Valerie

I know the name game has been going on. I had one I wanted to suggest.

Brian. It’s not “Bryan”, but it makes the reference clearly enough. And he’s a good guy.

that sucks.

However, you are preggers! You should be thrilled!!!!
My husband has been out of work for over a year now. Lovely I know.

I’m so excited for your baby though. Now you can devote extra time to decorating the baby’s room.

I am always AMAZING at telling people to look at the bright side (even though I don’t usually do it myself, I know what it looks like) so here we go.

There are so many people that would love the opportunity not to HAVE to work while they are nesting. To be able to spend the time preparing the nursery, in between veggie and pesto sandwich binges.

Just think about the bonding time you willl get with your baby and Batman while you are in between. I see this as an amazing opportunity for you and think you will actually be very thankful for the break in time that God gave you at one of the most amazing points in your life.

I am thrilled and scared for you all at the same time.

ENJOY

As a side note, Major Strasser was the ‘question’ to an ‘answer’ yesterday on Jeopardy. Thanks to you I yelled it out and got it before my smarty pants husband did. Nice!