They’re stories you’re not likely to find on the front page of any newspaper. Issues, events and interests that characterize a segment we call The Lighter Side. Hosted by Emmy award winning talent Eric Lanford, each week The Lighter Side features unique stories that are often overlooked, because, well… they’re unique. From strange trends in pop culture to slices of Americana… Eric’s fearless pursuit of the story takes him to places few journalists venture.

Whether he’s embedded with Atlanta’s Pothole Posse, enduring the rigors of Bikram Yoga or traveling the state on the “Veggie Car Road Trip” educating citizens about alternative fuels The Lighter Side brings a fresh, always entertaining approach to storytelling. See for yourself; check out previous chapters of The Lighter Side below.

If you have an idea for a Lighter Side story, please email us at tbsstoryline@turner.com.



Birds of a Feather >

Twinkle Paws >

The General >

Mr. Yo Yo >

Mind your Matters >

Just Bag It >

Wild Steer >

Open Arms >

Spellbound >

In Search of Sasquatch >

Sweatin' to the Yogis >

Folkston Music >

The Posse >

Greased Lightning >

Birds of a Feather

Ever wonder if pigeons really do come back?
Eric finds out on the lighter side.

Twinkle Paws

A new breed of dancers are making quite an
impression on the dance floor.

The General

Shorts or Sweaters? ...General Beau knows.
Eric Lanford examines the history and hype that
surrounds Groundhog Day.

Mr. Yo Yo

They call him "Mr. Yo Yo" for good reason,
spinmaster Bob Rule.

Mind your Matters

A new year, a new you... Eric Lanford
enrolls in etiquette school.

Just Bag It

Long lines at the grocery checkout? Not with these baggers... "express check out," on the Lighter Side.

Wild Steer

Saddle up! Eric Lanford takes on The School Bus Rodeo.

Open Arms

Happiness and a sense of belonging; can a simple Hug really provide all of that? Eric Lanford hits the streets with open arms to find out.

Spellbound

Good luck charms, constant quizzing and a little motivation from Eric Lanford. That's how two of the top contestants prepare for this years State Spelling Bee. Can you spell "Pressure?"

In Search of Sasquatch

Legend tell's a tale of somethiing lurking in the hills of North Georgia. Close encounters or strange coincidence? The Lighter Side joins the hunt for Bigfoot.

Sweatin' to the Yogi's

Think Yoga is all about relaxation and inner peace? Not this class. Our Lighter Side correspondent Eric Lanford takes on the latest fitness craze.

Folkston Music

One of the world's busiest train crossings... sound like a popular tourist attraction? Eric Lanford visits the Folkston Funnel, world renowned for train watching.

The Posse

Holes, cuts, cave-in's and the dreaded alligator, these tire-flattening craters have finally their match. Eric Lanford hits the streets with Atlanta's Pothole Posse.

Greased Lightning

Gas prices got you fuming mad? Not to worry, Eric Lanford is here to help. This week the Lighter Side hits the road in search of alternative fuels.

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