C.M. Gonzalez
234 ½ N. Columbus Avenue
Glendale, CA
91203
April 11, 2008

Fritz Coleman
c/o
3000 West Alameda Avenue
Burbank, CA
91523

Dear, Mr. Coleman,

   I wonder if you realize how welcome a presence you are in my home.  My wife and I prefer to watch the NBC evening news over other evening newscasts based solely on how much we enjoy watching your weather report.  And really, man, we dig you.

   I realize that there’s a difference between what the viewer sees of a person on television, and who that person is in real life (I don’t confuse William Shatner with James Kirk, is what I mean.), but you seem the genuine article.  The segments where you visit the homes of people with impressive Christmas light displays always make me smile.  In a wasteland, sir, or droning talking heads, you’re like a balm.

   Is it difficult being a t.v. weatherman?  I imagine that if your forecast is off, or if gray skies are predicted, you might get folks scowling at you in line at the supermarket.  Does that happen?  If so, it sure doesn’t show when you’re on the air.  You maintain a professional, cheerful demeanor, and seem to really enjoy your job.  There’s something really great about watching someone who’s really into what they’re doing.

   In closing, I just want to say that I can’t remember a time when Fritz Coleman wasn’t reporting on the weather in this town, nor would I want to.  I hope you forgive this gushing from a fan.

Thanks for your time,
C.M. Gonzalez