Posted by Adam Slinger:

Most viewers are probably asking themselves, "Who is Adam Slinger? Is he the traffic guy?" (No, that's the all-knowing Rex Oates.)

It's a legitimate question, though. After all, I'm only involved in about 1/10 of the broadcast; yet, I still consider my role an important part of the show.

As the reporter for "Eyewitness News 5 In the Morning," my goal is to bring you the news story that needs the most attention. Often, it's overnight, latebreaking news. Sometimes, it revolves around the events to come later in the day. Then, on certain occasions… we have a little fun--For example, there's a clip under the Morning Show section of our website called "Slinger Sports His Count Von Count Look." (That is the LAST time I wear the collar "up" on my new coat. Personally, I thought it looked good and NOT like a vampire's cloak. My sister, Lindy, picked it out for me about two days earlier and she even said that it was very professional. But whatever, I'm digressing.)

Like John, Tierney and Frank, I'll arrive at our station at the awful of time of 4:00am. Which, I believe, is MUCH worse than getting in at 10:30pm--the time our producers show up for the job. Let's face it, awaking at 9:00pm is much easier than hearing the alarm go off in the middle of the night! Sorry, producers!

Now, this early-morning call means that I attempt to go to bed after the six o'clock news... and that is just as difficult as it sounds. I tried obtaining eight hours of rest by taking two four-hour naps--Didn't work. I was a zombie all the time.

In fact, it's getting pretty late--6:30pm. Probably best that I get ready for another morning, by calling it a night.

See ya tomorrow... and hopefully then, you'll at least say, "Adam Slinger? I'm not sure if I saw him in the show, but I know he's not the one that does the traffic."