Readers Write: Do You Need A Wind Man To Know Which Way The Weather Blows?
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From: “john bolaris”
Date: Tue Dec 6, 2005 2:01:33 AM US/Eastern
To: tips@philebrity.com
Subject: weather reportthanks for the accurate forecast.
i may be five foot tops but at least i could read doppler 10,000.
i was ready to bobsled down the art museum stairs, ice skate on the schuykill and cross country ski over the ben franklin to jerz. instead, i am going to take the chopper 2 back to one of the five boroughs.
thanks for nutin-
john bolarisin case you forgot who i am, as philadelphians tend to do. i was your main weather man. sorry you are stuck with glenn “the hurra” schwartz now, he lacks charisma..
Could it be the one and only, real Bolaris? I mean, sure, Corey Feldman reads Philebrity, but come on. Bolaris, rather, Nolaris tries to prove it’s really his own damn self after the jump.
here are my stats:
* Position: Chief Meteorologist
* Year Hired: 1987-90, 2003
* First TV Appearance: 1986 on Newsday Channel
* Memorable Interview: Arnold Schwarzenegger. I gave him a cigar for five more minutes.
* Dream Interview: Bobby De Niro
* Dream Job: Being the best in my field
* Favorite Program: 60 Minutes
* First Story: Hurricane Hugo
* Why I’m A Journalist: My dream job, not really a job
* Hidden Talent: It’s too hidden
* Alma Mater: SCC and Air Force Chanute, Illinois
* Hometown: Brentwood, Long Island
* Star Sign: Cancer
* Kids: 1, Reina Sofia
* Siblings: 1
* Hobbies: Working out and playing golf
* Favorite Food: Lasagna
* Favorite Sports Team: The Yankees
* Favorite Musician: Bono
* Favorite Author: John Grisham
* Favorite Moviestar: Robert De Niro
* Favorite Destination: Anguilla
That’s some pretty obscure info, pal. Tell you what: Even if’n you ain’t the legendary ’90s himbo, take a spin around the block in his car anyway. I mean, shit, it’s not like anyone will notice.






