Video Vault: A kangaroo runs amuck, a crew workout and Jan Jones

CLEVELAND - There were so many memorable moments in the Morning Exchange’s 27-year run it’s hard to pick out just a few to showcase, but let me offer two: a kangaroo attack in the studio and the studio crew's 'Crewcercize.'

The kangaroo incident is both fun and scary to watch. Everything turned out OK, but there was no guarantee of that turnout when it was happening live. The boxing kangaroo was in town promoting an event and a stop in to the highly-rated Morning Exchange was a must.

The boxing kangaroo takes his wrath out on his handler with a kick to, well, you'll see.

If you listen closely, you’ll hear the woman tell the handler to take him into the corner. His quick reply is, “Why should I?” -- a classic.

Eric Blackburn groaned when I told him I was going to use 'Crewcercize.' He's been at the station since 1978 and never imagined the segment would keep popping up.

Eric told me it was a spoof of Jeri Sipe's Jazzercize segments. Jeri was a crew favorite, as well as the wife of Browns'  QB Brian Sipe.

Eric is on the left side of the frame, joined by Pat Whitley on the right and crew chief Phil Parisi front and center. Parisi leads the charge while all smoke cigars and curl beer cans for weights.

Celebrating the Morning Exchange wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging the co-hosts of the show.

Liz Richards was the first and she was followed by Jan Jones, Randy Hall, Lee Jordan, Liz Claman and Connie Dieken.

Jan Jones’ bubbly personality was the polar opposite of Joel Rose’s curmudgeonly outlook on life. Tired of Joel making fun of her, she re-does the beginning of a show to make Joel happy.

I’ve added a few more clips including a montage of Jan live show opens. Keep track of the places no longer in Cleveland including Sea World, Higbee’s and Morrow’s Nut House on Public Square.

Enjoy.