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Mike Castellucci, News 8's Why Guy (who you can watch, weekdays, on the News 8 Update at 5:00) is the proud recipient of multiple Emmy awards for feature reporting in the Heartland, San Diego, Los Angeles, and-most importantly-in Texas. He also received the Emmy for his half-hour special called WhyTV. I like paste. I do still love barbecue, and I'm not biking anymore until it gets warmer! I like burritos. With News 8's Why Guy segments, we're continuing to uncover some of North Texas' unique people and places that would normally not get a chance in the spotlight. And with the WhyTV specials, I've had the chance to share our findings in Prime Time and on the Web! Watch the 'Why TV' special Have a question for Why Guy? E-mail him here WhyGuy@wfaa.com.


The Why Guy: Dallas Diamonds seek funds, championship 2008-07-07 The most successful professional sports franchise in Texas in the 21st Century is on the brink of another World Championship, that is if they can get the money together to travel to their playoff game this weekend. Why Guy: A resort spa for dogs 2008-07-04 It seems every time you turn around, the price on something else shot up. We're all trying to stretch our dollars. But there's one place we're not skimping, as Mike Castellucci reports. Why Guy: N. Texan's collection of political cartoons 2008-07-03 Do you ever read the cartoons in the newspaper? Not the strips on the funny pages, but the ones on the editorial page? Have you ever considered those art? The Why Guy found someone who has preserved part of American history. Why Guy: Are men going to see 'Sex and the City?' 2008-06-28 Why Guy asks are men going to see 'Sex and the City?' Why Guy: Sahara sand on its way 2008-06-25 Have you ever visited the largest desert in the world, the Sahara Desert? If you haven't, don't worry it might be on the way to you. The Why Guy investigates. Why Guy gets insight on King Tut from the kids 2008-06-24 More than four million people saw it the first time around in America a few years ago. Steve Martin sang about it. The Boy King was only 18 or 19 when he died. It was announced Tuesday that one of the world's most fascinating exhibits is coming to Dallas, and The Why Guy was there. Cancer patient becomes Cop for a Day 2008-06-23 A young Oklahoma boy makes the long trip to Dallas every month for chemotherapy. While he was here, his backpack was stolen -- along with all of his video games and medicines. You would think he'd hate coming back on Monday, but as Why Guy Mike Castellucci explains, Kyle Spriggs had a special treat waiting for him. Why Guy puts the 'Stomp' cast to the test 2008-06-18 It's part of the Dallas Summer Musical season, and the music has to be the most unique. You've probably heard of "Stomp." The Why Guy thought he would put them to the test. Why Guy gets comfortable at Dallas theater 2008-06-18 How would you like a first-of-its-kind moviegoing experience right here in North Texas? As Why Guy Mike Castellucci explains, you'll have to go to an old theater to get that new experience. > More from The Why Guy Why Guy goes in search of unusual Father's Day gifts 2008-06-13 Sunday is Father's Day. Still need some ideas for how to pamper dad? Why Guy's got a few unique ideas to share. Why Guy: Boomerang tournament 2008-06-11 This Saturday at the Eastfield College campus in Mesquite, competitors will vie in a sport you've probably never seen before. The Why Guy found the host of the extreme event, David Hirsch, for a little demonstration. Why Guy: Living the high life 2008-06-10 How would you like the distinction of living high on the hog, or at least the cow? The Why Guy says no one will live higher than you if you buy this home. Why Guy: Why is the English accent so cool? 2008-06-02 Why Guy goes with another one of the boss' ideas and explores why so many find the English accent cool. Why Guy: Dallas Segway tours 2008-05-27 When was the last time you took a guided tour of historic places in town? If you're not visiting, it may have been quite a while. But the Why Guy found a way to see all the old sights with new eyes. Cyndi Smith takes him on the Dallas Segway Tour. Why Guy: Stevie Ray Vaughan Blvd? 2008-05-22 How do you like these names for a major Dallas street, Trinity Lakes, Riverfront Parkway or Waterfront Boulevard? The city will decide on a new name for Industrial Boulevard next week, but the Why Guy found a movement to change it to a completely different name. Editor's note: Thanks to the band VooDoo Blue for providing guitarist Why Guy: Why does the camera add 10 lbs? 2008-05-20 The Why Guy has been working hard on a new segment.It may have something to do with whose idea it is. Why Guy and the battle of the chefs 2008-05-16 Why Guy takes a look at a battle of the chefs, although it isn't for high dining, it's for hospital food. Why Guy: Another stupid idea from the boss 2008-05-13 The Why Guy gets many of his ideas from you. In fact, we all occasionally think we have a good one for him. But he seems to move a little quicker when the boss suggests one, like on Tuesday. Why Guy: Elvis curators visit to Dallas 2008-05-13 Every year, thousands trek to Graceland to pay tribute to the King. But you don't have to go all the way to Memphis to find Elvis Presley artifacts. Why Guy and the mom and son piano team 2008-05-09 The Why Guy introduces us to a mom and son piano team. Why Guy: Stupid boss ideas 2008-05-06 The Why Guy gets many of his story ideas from you. Sometimes he runs across other stories, but occasionally the boss will give him an idea. He's wondered what he should do with those ideas. And today, he does something about it. Why Guy: Art or architecture? 2008-05-05 Nine artists and architects from Europe and the U.S. have an outlet, and it's here in Dallas. An inaugural exhibition like no other is open, and the Why Guy takes you inside the free show. Why Guy visits a laughter class 2008-05-02 The Why Guy takes a look at a class whose idea came over from India, a class on laughter. Why Guy: Getting creative during commute 2008-04-30 Are you a commuter? Some last for hours these days. So, what do we all do in our cars before we even start our work day? The Why Guy wasn't bored on his experimental trip in this morning. Why Guy: The men in the red pants 2008-04-29 You can't miss their bright red pants at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship golf tournament. But Why Guy Mike Castellucci wanted to know more -- much more -- about the men of the Salesmanship Club who each year bring order from chaos. > More from the Why Guy Why Guy takes a look at a school that is going green 2008-04-24 The Why Guy gives us a look at Vega Elementary School in McKinney, Texas, a school that is going green. Why Guy: Mansion chef grows herbs outside restaurant 2008-04-22 Why Guy: Superintendent launches 100lb weight-loss plan 2008-04-21 The middle school principal at Lovejoy Independent School District missed school Monday. He was running in the Boston marathon. What does his Superintendent think about that? The Why Guy found out. Why Guy visits the Dallas International Guitar Festival 2008-04-18 The Why Guy visits the Dallas International Guitar Festival. Why Guy checks out the Wedding Singer musical 2008-04-17 The Why Guy checks out the Wedding Singer musical.		Advertisement Why Guy: come hail or high water! 2008-05-22 Why Guy ponders the size of hail stones and has a few ideas of his own. Why Guy blog: A Good and Plenty mystery 2008-05-21 Why Guy and Background Man find some candy... and wonder why. The prom is different now 2008-05-12 Why Guy mulls over the differences between today's proms and the proms of yesteryear. Why Guy Blog: Car Shopping 2008-04-17 Why Guy compares Ford Pinto to Lexus. Why Guy: And the winner is? 2008-03-05 Why Guy (and Background man) commiserate their loss of the blog contest. Why Guy blog: good cookie vs. bad cookie 2008-02-29 Are the sugar-free cookies better for you? Why Guy finds out (when you think it's over, it isn't... keep watching). Why Guy: Let's learn about other lands 2008-02-29 Why Guy and Background man find a book... of HORRORS! Why Guy blog: The news conference 2008-02-19 The Mavericks weren't the only ones with a big news conference on Tuesday. Why Guy had one too. Why Guy Blog: Lemons 2008-02-18 How big can a lemon get? Why Guy blog: Update on the Court of Love 2008-02-15 Why Guy talks about a Valentine's story he did on two people who really share something special... and gives us an update on the 'Court of Love' couple. >>Watch 'Court of Love' here Why Guy blog: Valentine's Day plants 2008-02-14 What kind of plant is special for your Valentine? Why Guy Blog: Alpacas and Katies 2008-02-05 Why Guy Blog: Alpacas and Katies Windy Why Guy 2008-01-29 Can Why Guy survive the crazy North Texas winds?! New web page! 2008-01-25 Why Guy got an updated web page... he thanks its designer. Where's the fruitcake? 2008-01-04 Why Guy tracks down the Christmas fruitcake... or does he? Why Guy Blog: The Holidays are here! 2007-12-21 Don't ya love fruitcakes? Why Guy Blog: Voting made simple 2007-11-06 Why Guy has this voting thing figured out. Why Guy Blog: office chair problems 2007-10-30 We're having some issues with our office chairs. Is there a solution? Why Guy wants to know! Tootsie Roll tour of the newsroom 2007-10-04 A scary tour through the newsroom. Why blog: Christmas is in the air (what?) 2007-10-02 The Why Guy and Background Man find Christmas on a 90-degree day in October. Seriously. Why Guy: Arlington Martin High School pep rally 2007-10-09 Why Guy visits Arlington Martin High School for an afternoon pep rally. We've got spirit! Yes, we do! 2007-09-13 The Why Guy and Background Man get ready for High School Football! Let the Pep Rallies begin! Dancing with the Cuban? 2007-08-31 Why and Background wonder about Mark Cuban's dancing. We're cleanin' house! 2007-08-27 Time for some people to leave. We'll tell you who. Judo Chop! 2007-08-02 A demonstration of Judo skills... please don't try this at home. The whyPhone 2007-07-19 Why Guy gets a hi-tech new music device. Kinda. Meet the interns 2007-06-21 Why Guy and Background Man meet the interns Whypranos. Sopranos re-enactment. 2007-06-14 Why Guy and Background Man (and a cast of three others) re-enact the final scene of the final episode of the Sopranos. Beware of graphic content! What's at the Modern in Fort Worth? 2007-06-05 Why Guy and Background Man want to visit the Modern in Fort Worth. What will be waiting for them there?