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Local kids to be on 'Today' show kid reporter finals Monday
Tulsan Sami Isler (left) and Stillwater's Brodie Myers are two of the final four young hopefuls competing in the "Today's Kid Reporter" contest. The "reporters," seen here on the morning show Thursday, will present their final stories live Monday on "Today." The kids present their final stories on the show Monday. "Today" airs 7-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. weekdays on NBC, channel 2, cable 9. PETER KRAMER/NBC
By Staff Reports
Published: 11/6/2009 12:03 PM
Last Modified: 11/6/2009 5:01 PM
Brodie Myers, 8, of Stillwater, and Samantha Islder, 11, of Tulsa, will be on the “Today” show on Monday for the finals of the Today’s Kid Reporter contest.
After thousands of submissions and intense rounds of semifinals, America has selected four contenders who will cover and report a story on the ABC morning program.
Isler and Myers join Deidra Shores from Memphis, Tenn., and Jack Hennessy from Naperville, Ill., will each present their complete report. Viewers can then log on to tulsaworld.com/kidreporter starting Monday at 8:30 a.m. until Wednesday at 4 p.m. to vote for their favorite. Thursday, the winner will be revealed live on “Today.” The champion will receive Today’s Kid Reporter title, plus a weeklong vacation on Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship. The three runners-up also receive the cruise.
Today’s Kid Reporter contest began Sept. 14, and boys and girls age 8-12 were eligible to submit one-minute videos. Staffers narrowed down the entrants to 16 semifinalists and America chose the four finalists.
By Staff Reports
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