Tim Phillips Show, 4/16/26
6:10
Top Fast Food Chicken Restaurants … According to a new survey by YouGov ... restaurant followed by percentage of people who rate it the best
Chick-fil-A … 25.3
KFC … 17.9
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen … 16.2
Raising Cane's … 6.8
Church's … 3.5
Top Pizza Restaurants … According to a new survey by YouGov ... restaurant followed by percentage of people who rate it the best
Pizza Hut … 19.1
Domino's … 17.1
Papa John's … 11.4
Little Caesars … 5.3
Marco's Pizza … 4.7
Top French Fry Restaurants … According to a new survey by YouGov ... restaurant followed by percentage of people who rate it the best
McDonald's … 39.2
Five Guys … 9.0
Chick-fil-A … 7.1
Wendy's … 6.9
Burger King … 6.5
6:30
Throwback Thursday: PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM - ELTON JOHN 1975
List of 1975 Major News Events in History
The British Conservative Party chooses its first women leader, Margaret Thatcher
Vietnam The Battle of Ban Me Thuot
The Vietnam War ended as Communist forces took Saigon and South Vietnam surrendered unconditionally.
The US carried out Vietnam's "Operation Babylift," bringing Vietnamese orphans to the US
Sony introduces Betamax videotapes and Matsushita / JVC introduces VHS.
One of the very first blockbuster films, Jaws, was released in June.
Patty Hearst becomes Most Wanted and is arrested for armed robbery.
The Suez Canal reopens for the first time since the Six-Day War
The Unemployment Rate in the US reached 9.2% and the recession was recognized by President Ford
Britain's inflation rate jumps 25%
Foster Grant Sun Glasses $5.00
Chevrolet Caprice $4,819
Ford Mustang II $4,105
Sony introduces Betamax videotapes and Matsushita / JVC introduce VHS
BIC launches first disposable Razor
Popular Films
Jaws
The Towering Inferno
Benji
Young Frankenstein
The Godfather Part II
Funny Lady
Murder on the Orient Express
The Return of the Pink Panther
Tommy
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Popular TV Programs
The Six Million Dollar Man
Kojak
The Jeffersons
All in the Family
Maude
Good Times
M*A*S*H
The Carol Burnett Show
7:15
5 Red Flags When Dating … According to a new article by MSN
- They're highly inconsistent
- They put all the blame on their past partners
- They 'future fake' by making big promises early on
- They're rude or disrespectful, and rationalize it as 'just being honest'
- You feel like you're auditioning to be picked by them
7:30
Tim's News You Can't Use
Want to set yourself up for a great day? Take a walk first thing in the morning. Spending even a little time outside every morning can have surprisingly big benefits for your body and brain. Just 20 minutes of early daylight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which can improve focus during the day and lead to better sleep at night. Morning sunlight also boosts feel‑good brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, helping lift your mood and calm your nervous system. Being outdoors first thing in the morning is grounding, too — fresh air, natural sounds, and gentle movement can help break stress cycles before the day really starts. You don’t need a workout or a long walk, either. Sitting on your porch, stepping outside with your coffee, or taking a quick stroll is enough to make a difference.
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The NY Post says Disneyland Haunted Mansion wedding packages are now available. Prices start at $40,000. Ceremonies take place at 5:20 a.m. and guests are limited to 25.
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San Francisco is gearing up for a modern-day gold rush as Witter Coin prepares to hide over $50,000 worth of historic currency across the city. On Saturday, April 25th, scavengers will hunt for 10 hidden treasures — including the grand prize … a rare 1851 Humbert "Slug" valued at roughly $25,000. Clues will be released hourly on Instagram, leading treasure hunters to famous neighborhoods where the coins are stashed. Of course, there are rules. No digging will be required. And, the coins will be located in public spaces
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TV Insider says Vanna White wore Ray-Ban Meta glasses on ‘’Wheel of Fortune’’ recently. She did so to let viewers see what she sees on the letter board.
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United Press International says a Maine resident's pet chicken recently set a Guinness World Record after turning 15 years old and 100 days. "Gertie the Golden Sebright Chicken" was hatched back in 2010
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CBS says the Titanic exhibit, at the Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois, flooded Tuesday and yesterday on the anniversary of the ship's sinking. Strong thunderstorms hit suburban Chicago. The staff discovered the flooding and protected the artifacts. This is only the second time in 40 years that the building flooded. The exhibit includes authentic clothing and artifacts and more than $6 million worth of vehicles owned by famous passengers. The Titanic sunk on April 15th, 1912.
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A zebra named Zeus is on the loose, and if this story sounds familiar to you, it should -- because it's the second time it's happened this week. Just a few days after Zeus escaped from his enclosure in Northern California and went for a jog around the Sacramento area before being wrangled and brought back home, Zeus got out again and wandered around the town of Lincoln. Animal officials, who had become well acquainted with Zeus, tracked him down right away and led him back home. They believe Zeus is still getting accustomed to his new home and keeps getting spooked. Fortunately, he hasn't been hurt.
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InsideNoVa says someone placed a gold toilet on the lawn of a Culpeper, Virginia county building. The sheriff says it was a prank and not a serious crime. The toilet was removed and taken to a dump.
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The Daily Mirror says a London man recently flew to Turkey where he paid $4,700 for the ‘perfect’ smile. Jon Denton says his teeth started to fall out as soon as he returned to the UK. The clinic offered a partial refund. Joe is now fundraising to fix his smile, and says, "I wish I could turn back time." Jon’s teeth fell out due to an infection.
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ABC says people are now using magnets to steal gas. Thieves are placing magnets on fuel pumps. The magnets override the pump’s computers and allow gas to flow freely and bypass the payment system. Five men were recently arrested in Florida after they were caught on camera using magnets to steal diesel fuel for their semi trucks. Some thefts have cost gas station owners hundreds and hundreds of dollars
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WFLA says the Palm Harbor, Florida police were recently called to a local Walmart to break up a fight between two dogs. A Chihuahua and terrier were going at it inside the store. Five people suffered minor injuries while trying to break up the fight. Walmart only allows service animals inside their stores. The police say the dogs were not service animals
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Kotaku says a crowd of about 30 to 40 people at a Costco in Ontario recently went bonkers during a Pokemon card restock. A video shows cups flying and boxes getting ruined as shoppers fight to grab packs. A car drove into a shopping cart. Police chased the driver. People threw coffee at the cart before the crash. The restock was for Prismatic Evolution
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WKBN says a man recently broke into an event venue in Liberty, Ohio. The venue’s owner watched on a surveillance camera as the intruder drank a bottle of Grey Goose vodka, stripped naked and then began running around in front of the camera. The intruder slept for several hours before leaving. The venue did not press charges.
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The founder of SantaCon is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing more than a million dollars meant for charity through the event. Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes misled thousands of participants by claiming ticket proceeds would benefit local charities. Pildes is accused of diverting more than half of the roughly two-and-a-half-million-dollars raised since 2019 for personal use. Pildes allegedly used the money on luxury expenses, including vacations, dining, and property renovations. He is charged with wire fraud as the investigation continues. SantaCon is basically a New York City bar crawl for people dressed as Santa Claus and usually ends up with the Santa’s getting too boozed up.
