The Pitch‘s Questionnaire with Fox 4 morning news producer Troy Diggs
Name: Troy Diggs
Occupation: Fox 4 morning news producer
Hometown: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Current neighborhood: Columbus Park, the neighborhood that nobody really knows is there, but it’s such an awesome place to be – great community, great history and great food.
Who or what is your sidekick? It’s gotta be my iPhone. A few years ago, I was at a journalism convention in Miami, and all the network people were wandering the halls of the hotel with their eyes glued to their BlackBerrys – and I swore I’d never do that. Guess what happened.
What career would you choose in an alternate reality? No lie, I’d love to be a game-show host or producer. I’ve always wanted to work in TV, and I love what I do, but I have a couple of friends who work on shows in Los Angeles, and I can’t deny that I’m jealous.
What was the last local restaurant you patronized? Beer Kitchen in Westport; it’s one of my new faves. It’s casual but still classy enough that I can enjoy a pale ale with friends and not have to worry about screaming kids or drunk jerks.
Where do you drink? I’m not a big patron at any one particular bar in town. Some nights, I’m in a [Bistro] 303 mood, while others, I’m in a Missie B’s mood – and still others, I’m just up for sipping a latte at the 41st and Main Starbucks.
What’s your favorite charity? There are three that I’ve been working with recently that I love: Variety Kansas City, which helps out special-needs children; Millennial League, which raises AIDS awareness in the younger generation; and Kauffman Center, which does such a great job of exposing folks to the arts in this city.
