The M.C. of TV’s Bride and Groom had a “big surprise” for the groom lastweek, and he coyly let the audience in on it: he had corralled thebridegroom’s best friend for a “completely unexpected appearance” andwas hiding him behind a screen offstage.
M.C. (to bridegroom): We tried our best to have him here, but we had noluck at all.
BG.: I guess he couldn’t get off from work.
M.C.: Do you think he is watching this program now?
BG.: Yeah, I guess so.
M.C.: If he is watching, where do you think he is right now?
BG.: Well, if it’s anything like rehearsal this afternoon, he would besitting behind that screen over there.