Just thought we’d let you know that, starting tonight, our mothership, WHYY, is airing a series on the “Pioneers of Television.” First episode up: Funny Ladies. It’ll feature Mindy Kaling, Cloris Leachman, Tina Fey, Joan Rivers, Susie Essman, Amy Sedaris, Sarah Silverman, Bea Arthur, Phyllis Diller and Betty White. Oh yes. Good stuff.

Earlier today, something strange happened. We noticed a long line of Potty Queen portable restrooms parked in front of WHYY and the Fresh Air studio.

It turns out, that there were 80 stalled porta-potties stretching for an entire city block. The truck drivers were waiting for orders on where to deliver the porta-potties.

They have since departed - hopefully for their intended destinations.

Happiness schmappiness.I think the pursuit of it, and our focus on it, is narcissistic. I don’t think that should be the goal in life. I think the goal in life is to have a good life — rich, fulfilled, filled with love — and have a sense that you are doing something to make the world a better place — and then happiness is a byproduct of a life well lived.

— Psychologist Dan Gottlieb.

This is currently being projected on the floor at my office. It’s like a bat signal for public radio. [obligatory Sesame Street related video]

If you live in the Philly area and you’re a member of WHYY, you can come see Terry share some of her favorite Fresh Air moments on February 23. Ticket info here.

Why Tumblr?

burkean answered: I echo Scott’s sentiments. It’s awesome to have you all on Tumblr. Q: What made you pick Tumblr as a suitable platform?

I have a personal Tumblr. My friends also use Tumblr. And the show didn’t really have a space for material not directly tied to a broadcast (like background information or a cool video we found or a factoid that doesn’t fit on our regular website.) I also like how easy it is to post and hope to get a few more of the staffers posting because it’s so easy.

-Mel

(One more…) Hector in our studio for his interview earlier this week. (Hector was one of the dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s compound and will be the subject of our show on Monday.)