Royko at The Goat

I wish Royko were still around--he would be having a field day right now.

I think he rolled over in his grave when he learned that Chicago didn't get the 2016 Olympics!

Nah, nonsense - Royko would've seen that as another boondoggle of graft & handouts for Daley and the New Machine

Royko forever.

He was unique, was the all-time king of dialogue.

Slats: " I gotta get out of Chicago. 10 murders a day mean my number might be up."

Mike: Who do think will hit you: Mexican Mafia?" Russian mob?

Slats: "The one which quota is down that day. Do ya' think God keeps count?"

Mike: "That's a tough one."

Slats: "Ya' know, come to think of it, God is too busy on account of keeping up with the ex-Cub Factor."

Mike. "Could be."

Slats: " I still gotta scram!" Rooskies, Mex. Ouch."

Roe conn loves Garry Meier on WGN!!!

I always loved Royko's syndicated column, wonderful to see him on video telling stories...

That was Mike being Mike.
He was raised in a saloon.
Even though he had money and powerful friends, he was right at home in the local saloon talking sports and telling stories.
Too bad he hated doing TV. That's why there is so little video on him.

my grandfather was good friends with mike

this is a great video

What a great storyteller!