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Booth 46: Episode 8 – WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan
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*cue the Johnny Carson theme*
WGN Radio’s David Plier isn’t just a host at our station but also the President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. David joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, from the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, to talk about the re-opening of the museum, which is featuring the history of late night television and an incredible Johnny Carson exhibit.
Steve and David are also joined in the booth by award-winning TV and stage actor, Francis “Fran” Guinan. Fran recently starred in the Goodman Theatre‘s production of ‘Ashland Avenue’ with Jenna Fischer. Listen to the full episode below:
As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 8 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.
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Manage episode 518189288 series 1075883
*cue the Johnny Carson theme*
WGN Radio’s David Plier isn’t just a host at our station but also the President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. David joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, from the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, to talk about the re-opening of the museum, which is featuring the history of late night television and an incredible Johnny Carson exhibit.
Steve and David are also joined in the booth by award-winning TV and stage actor, Francis “Fran” Guinan. Fran recently starred in the Goodman Theatre‘s production of ‘Ashland Avenue’ with Jenna Fischer. Listen to the full episode below:
As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 8 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio 
WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.
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