Release the mongoose!

Posted October 19th, 2006 at 4:59 pm by Nicki Dugan, Blog Editor

 9 Comments / Filed in: Behind the Scenes

If you watch “THE 9,” you’re probably addicted. Either because you can’t wait to check out the countdown of the weirdest, funniest, or most interesting items unearthed on the Internet — or because you’re dying to see what Maria’s going to wear that day.

“THE 9″ is our weekday video blog that delivers a report of nine groovy online things — photos, sites, stories, videos, and more. Viewers tune in to catch up on everything from the premiere online camel hub to inflatable human foosball tables to tips on creating LEGO Halloween costumes to slang from the 1920s (it’s the bee’s knees). Such fun stuff that Time Magazine counted it among its “50 Coolest Web Sites” just one month after the program launched.

There’s a good chance that host Maria Sansone has something to do with that. They say she’s got nice teeth. And she’s developed quite a loyal following, particularly among those with the Y chromosome. (We hope this guy eventually got his headshot).

Maria’s no stranger to the camera. She was the youngest TV reporter in the history of network television, covering the Little League World Series for ABC at age 11. In addition to hosting “THE 9,” Maria also contributes to ESPN, MTVU, and NESN (New England Sports Network), covering the Boston Red Sox. (More Y-chromosome attraction).

Well, boys, here’s your chance to get up close and personal with Maria. We’ve assembled two videos. Below we take you behind-the-scenes on “THE 9″’s sausage factory (our post title will make more sense after you watch it). And here’s a video of nine things you’ve always wanted to know about Maria. As an added bonus, here’s a roster of nine random questions we made her answer.

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Walter Crespo | October 20th, 2006 at 5:29 am

Hi Nicki,

That was a fantastic video, really entertaining. I luv seeing how things work. Maria is so funny, those radom questions video was great too. Btw I agree with you Maria does have nice teeth, great to know more about her, a very charming person. I bookmarked your blog, and I’m going to check out some of those on the right there soon as I can.

Walt

shabooty | October 20th, 2006 at 7:57 am

i really wanna watch these vids but –she’s way to hot to be looked at from work—

Jason | October 20th, 2006 at 8:01 am

The problem I have with the9 and a lot of other content on Yahoo’s homepage is it’s hit or miss whether or not the video will load on Firefox. Also, watching video clips of todays news is not nearly as easy to get away with at work and not what everyone wants.

Also, when will I be able to customize my content on Yahoo!’s homepage? It would be nice to cater the content to my interests - not the average Joe’s interest.

My 2 sense.

Dan B | October 20th, 2006 at 11:36 am

Great show. Maria is a “Perfect 9″ - yes, I came up with that all by myself. Is she planning a calendar and if so can I pre-order?

Silvio Eberardo | October 20th, 2006 at 12:02 pm

I never heard about THE 9. Probably it is not that popular here in Brazil. I will help change this!

serean | October 20th, 2006 at 4:16 pm

not L J\k IT TIS COOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL!!!!!

Rodders | October 20th, 2006 at 4:23 pm

Nice clip, but I really think Maria should have an internet of her own. She’s way too pretty, way too funny and such a great presenter to share the internet with the rest of us. Let’s work on a WWM just for her!

JChe | October 21st, 2006 at 6:44 am

Jared you’re my hero! This is fabulous. I do think the show would benefit from adding a book section. People are eager to know about latest and greatest fiction, political exposes. You could be their literary gatekeep - ok just kidding!! Don’t do that.

By the way, I noticed that hilarious Japanese exercise video you aired was cribbed by the Soup on E! months later..

mitch | October 26th, 2006 at 12:44 pm

this is the 9 - we can’t have 8 comments… here’s the ninth.