WHAT YOU'RE SAYING!

Hey guys. I just wanted to say that I recently got Direct TV and now catch and record your show on the RFD network. The cable company I had did not offer RFD.... You guys are so much fun to watch... I know that I don't have to say "keep up the good work".  My coworkers give me heck about listening to some of the old country... and it's you guys that share & keep it all connected. So thanks for the chance to voice my thoughts & "keep up your great work". It is "Pure Country". -- Dennis, Harrisonville, MO 

I was so thrilled to find your new show. You have such a relaxed way of interviewing celebrities and it is obvious that you really enjoy and LIKE them. You are like old friends who I look forward to welcoming into my home every week. -- Kay, Anchorage, AK

Last night, I rediscovered your program. I was an avid watcher when you were on TNN. When I saw your names on the TV guide it was like finding a long lost friend. I can not think of any other entertainers that I enjoy as much as you. In fact I would not get up and go to the restroom because I was afraid I would miss something. Thank you for the joy you bring to my life. -- Ernest, Dawson, GA

Dear Lorianne & Charlie: We are so very happy you are back on TV. We have sooooo missed you! We have already tivo'd to record all of your shows, just in case we're not here. We really enjoyed seeing your show in person when you did the show from Nashville in the 90's. Hope to again soon. -- Don & Sharon, Washington State

I am so blessed to have RFD-TV!!! And now you two are back in my life on Thursday nites! I listen to your radio Countdown each weekend, but seeing you two is something I have prayed over for many a year. Now, my next goal will be to see you 'live' in one of these tapings. Sure hope it happens for me. We love you two! Big hair, no hair... we Love you! And you're baaaaaaaaaaack. Yeeehaww!! Hugs -- Marilyn, Metamora, IL

Please send my warmest congratulations to Charlie and Lorianne on their new show. They will never know how much they have been missed. Keep up the good work and can't wait to tune in to their future shows. Thanks to RFD for bringing them and Ralph back to excellent shows that all of us "old" country music fans can enjoy. Thanks. -- Kathy, Bryan, Texas

I was listening to the Countdown this morning and your Future Top Ten pick -- "Good Time" by Alan Jackson is his next number one song. I have the CD, and enjoy listening to all the songs. He has a real tear-jerker in "Sissy's Song". That really hit a nerve with me as I lost both of my parents last July -- my Dad on the 4th, my Mom on the 14th. Yes,just 10 days apart. They had a full lifetogether.April 28th would have been 56 years so you can seewhy that one hit a real tender spot with me. But all of his music is very meaningful and true to life. Thanks for your good show. -- Theresa

I watch your show every week on RFD-TV, and I love it. I really enjoy seeing the variety of guests you have on your show. Thank you for bringing country music to the fans with such respect and sincerity. -- Shelley, Glenwood, AR

Hey! I just wanted to tell Lorianne that she is the cutest thing and I love her! Also, Patty Loveless and Shania Twain! Please tell them that I love them very much if you ever talk to them. --Michael, AL

Congratulations on the big return to television. It's about time! I've been a fan since you two launched the now long gone (and I still miss it) "This Week In Country Music" back in '83, and I still catch the Crook and Chase Countdown from time to time. I also visit the website frequently as well. Congratulations, also, on 25 years as a team. I can't picture the world of country music without you two.

I had the privilege of attending a few TV tapings of "Crook and Chase" back in '87 and '88 and also met you both at one of the Country Music Fan Fairs. I have three autographed photos of you (not to mention probably 200 of country music stars) which I treasure! Congrats once again. Keep up the great work! -- --Kenny,
Odum, GA

I for sure will be ready to sit and watch for the hour! I will schedule my days around their show. Crazy as that sounds, but I would escape from the everyday worries and hustle and bustle for this hour (I taped their show when I was working and would sit & watch when I got home). This was my time. No better way to spend my time than watch the best show on TV in my book.I just love Lorianne and Charlie and I wish them the very best with this new show. They will not need it because they are ...THE BEST. -- Donna

I had to write to you regarding your recent Offstage show with Garth Brooks. Your interview reminded me of why I admire and respect Garth Brooks so very much. I have never felt so many emotions watching an interview. I laughed; I cried, I gasped, I reflected on my own life. My children are grown; watching Garth talk about his girls brought back memories and situations of a time in my life that his music was a special part of and how he and his music helped me get through some difficult times.

Your discussion showed so much more than Garth The Entertainer, it brought out all his passion for not only his music, but also his life as a Father, husband, son, brother, and special friend. Takes an exceptional person to be able to get stars to open up like that. Thank you Lorianne for being such a fantastic host.

Congratulations on 25 years together as a team, and on your return to television! I wish you all manner of success with the new show, and hope to have an opportunity to meet you one day! -- Erik, Northern VA

We have Direct TV and were lucky enough to come across the RFD channel and your show. We saw it for the first time on Saturday night and it was FANTASTIC! We won't miss it next week that's for sure. Thanks for doing such a super job. We are fans and it only took one show to hook us. --Larry and Diane, Faribault, MN

Dear Lorianne & Charlie: It is GREAT to see you back on tv, particularly on RFD! I have always felt that RFD is the most authentic tv station & the fact that you two are on it confirms my opinion. --Norman

Dear Lorianne and Charlie: We cannot tell you how very happy we all are that you are back on T.V. again. We are definitely Country Music fans up here in West Virginia. Thank you for being the kind of "real" people that you are, and for being the wonderful Host and Hostess that both of you are, and always have been. We love the show. God bless you and keep up the great work. We know that multiplied thousands of viewers all over the country are so happy to have you back. We love RFD. --Rev. & Mrs. Weaver

My husband and I are soo happy that you are returning to TV. We used to watch your show every night without fail. It certainly was the greatest show on TV. I've kept visiting your website and hoping for a return and was grateful to RFD-TV when I heard the announcement made of your show. We watch RFD all the time and this will certainly be a wonderful addition to their programming. -- Carl and Dottie, Middlesex, N.Y.

I am so thrilled to hear that Crook & Chase are coming back to TV. I was the biggest fan of theirs back in the day and I was just heartsick when they were taken off the air. I truly love the way they are together and the way they are so down to earth. The way they interact with their guests and the cooking section they had. Back in the late 80's I was assistant program director for a volunteer agency of seniors and we took these older folks to Nashville and were blessed enough to be in the taping of one of the shows. This was the highlight of these peoples' lives, needless to say mine also! We enjoyed that so much and I wish I would be blessed enough to come back and see this again. I am no longer working in that program, I am disabled due to a back surgery, but still able to travel and would love to come back to Nashville to see this show live.....REUNION!

Lorianne & Charlie: Congratulations on your new show on RFD-TV. We are so happy you are returning to TV after a seven year absence. This is what we and all your fans have been waiting for all these years. My wife and I were big fans of your shows on the old TNN network. Do you think Hanna & Dink will make an appearance once in awhile? This is great news for the new year. We can't wait for the show to start. Again, our warmest regards, - Del & Judy, Madison, WI

I think I have died and gone to heaven...Crook and Chase will be coming back on TV. There will be so many happy people now that this is coming back on. I can't believe it. Congratulations. My DVR will be set!!!! - Janet

I listen to you every weekend when I drive to my girlfriend's home about an hour away. We have been best friends since we were sophomores in high school. Last weekend you mentioned the Garth Brooks CD that was available on the Susan G. Komen website in pink. I have done the Komen Race for the Cure in Peoria, IL every year for the last 15 years. I do it memory of my mother, for others who didn't survive and in celebration for all who have survived. Believe me, it is a truly moving experience. Well, to make a long story short, I told my husband about the CD and he ordered it for me. It came yesterday and it is beautiful. I know we could have purchased it at any store, but we both felt it was important to buy it off the Komen site. With ten dollars donated from each CD purchased maybe we can be a little closer to a cure. So thank you from the bottom of my heart, not only for mentioning this important cause, but for making people aware of how important finding a cure is. Thank you again. -- Rose, Streator, IL

I listen to The Crook and Chase Countdown every Sunday. I love it and you two are quite funny at times. You definitely keep the Countdown interesting. I just wanted to write in and tell you I was able to meet and talk with and have my picture taken with Jason Michael Carroll at the Bangor Maine State Fair. He is such a nice guy and his concert that night was the best. His voice is so powerful and the songs he sings really hit home in some ways. I can't wait to see him again in concert and look forward to when he has another CD come out. I can't leave this part out -- him being a great singer and everything else he has going for him. He is so nice looking -- very-very hot. I love his long hair. I look forward to listening to your Countdown this Sunday. You two are awesome. Keep up the good work. -- Cami

There are things in this world that make you stop and give thanks, and I'd have to say that country music is one of them. It can be a loud STOP sign in life. Country music can make you STOP and take notice to a song. It can make you STOP thinking for those few minutes and just feel. The feelings can be different for every person, for any type of reason. I really hope that country musicians realize that they touch peoples hearts. They make us cry, they make us laugh, they make us get up and dance. Thank you. And thank you, to Lorianne and Charlie for bringing this music to us, all over the country. -- Jody, Milk River, Alberta, Canada