The Rise to Mediocrity

This is the season that put "Gettin' Later" on the campus television map.

Semi-famous Pittsburgh celebrities like WDVE's Phil Kirzyc brought the show noteriety. Local guests included SRU Men's Head Basketball coach John Marhefka, as well as professors who informed our audience and made them smile.

The show also gave local bands a place to shine. The musical stylings of up-and-coming singer/song writer Tori Ambrosia, as well as the ever popular pop-punk band Distant Future, were showcased.

The season finished up with a memorable and tear-jerking finale when everyone's favorite person and fired professor Frank Rybicki stopped by to share some words of wisdom. Laughs were had and tears were shed when he bid a fond farewell to the campus that made him the Rybicki that he is today.

Tragedy struck before the finale when Ben Mitchell became ill from a single shingle near his eye. He eventually healed after sitting out of the episode.

The writing staff retained their title as "Best College Late-Night Talk Show Writing Staff," as voted by the writing staff of Gettin' Later. Their witty combination of high and low brow humor impressed both viewers and critics. With skits such as; "Terrible Movie Sequels," "Staff Confesions," and the ever popular "Great Jingle Contest," they blew away the sub-par standard they set just one season before.

The show also introduced a lovable bunch of characters that took the nation by storm. The dirty "Homeless Guy," "Jesus Febreez-us," and Doug Rizzo's brain child "Pimp Garfield" were all featured.

The crew remained intact throughout the season and gained experience because of it. The quality of production increased, though still rough around the edges.

If we're this good now, you might as well stick around to see what happens when we actually know what we're doing.