Halloween

"Halloween" is the sixth episode of the first season of Morning Show, a segment of It's All Been Done Radio Hour. It was first performed on October 12, 2019 as the closing segment in Show LII. It has not yet been released on the podcast.
Written by Jerome Wetzel
Directed by Dallas Ray
Previous episode: "Fallout"
Next episode: "We the People"
== The Story ==
Two months later, it's Halloween and the show is just beginning. Pat Shock and Gus Goodall rib one another for mistakes made on air. Pat then talks about Trick-or-Treat being scheduled for 4PM locally, which Gus asserts is too early, but Pat hopes Columbus will stay safe.
Meanwhile, just outside the building, Shelly Meyers is meeting with her informatant, Kelly. He confirms that the information he's giving Shelly is true. He reminds her that people are still scared and crazy and asks how she's going to handle this? Shelly says she has to confirm it on air. Kelly says she doesn't have to, no one else has it, and the government would probably rather she not reveal the news. Shelly says that's all the more reason to do so. She asks him for a few other things, and he says no problem, he'll see her at the same time next week. He tells her to be careful and that he'll be listening.
Back on the air, Gus concludes his Top Ten Tips for How to Be a Top Trick-or-Treater, which Pat calls not helpful at all. Pat takes the show to break and asks Shelly where she was. She says just getting some air, but she does have some breaking news for them.
Gus and Pat are shocked when she sends them the headline and asks if it's true. Shelly is 100% confident that it is. Gus is concerned saying it on-air today will be seen as a prank, so Pat says he'll deliver it himself. Pat does question if this is responsible reporting and asks why no one else has it. Gus laughs at the idea that a local morning show could out-scoop the New York Times and Washington Post, but Shelly says it's legit. Gus doesn't think they should do it, nor does Pat, but Pat says it's Shelly's call. Shelly insists that people have a right to know.
On air, Gus tries to turn the topic to a survey about favorite candy. Pat interrupts and breaks Shelly's news. He says the virus has now officially spread into Mexico and four cities there are fighting the infection. He implores listeners to send thoughts, blood, water, and whatever they can spare. The phone lines begin ringing, but Pat says they won't be taking calls today, then begins breaking down specifics as the show fades out. In the booth, Shelly says to herself "Good job, Pat."
== Guest Starring ==
* Jerome Wetzel as Kelly
== Trivia ==
* In two previous episodes, Pat refers to the station as WBD, leaving out the U, and in one episode, Gus and the narrator use the character's original last name, Goodale. The bit at the beginning of this episode was to retcon these mistakes.
Category:MS Season 1