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Last Night's Parties: Lou Dobbs Smokes, CNN Bags Were Smokin'

ETP Staff |  Posted Thursday April 19, 2007 at 01:53 PM

While there will be more posted on last night's New York Observer party later, its proximity to Larry King's 50th anniversary bash (both at the Four Seasons, linked by a short hallway) provided this: On leaving, without a gift bag, we walked by CNN's golden-haired beacon of gravitas Lou Dobbs laughing with two other men, dragging on a cigarette. We were shocked — shocked! — to see it. Quick, someone ask Obama what he thinks!

And about those gift bags, CNN's party had them, the Observer didn't, but we got a peek inside. Check eBay for red fleece blankets with the CNN logo, a postcard of Larry and a fancy DVD set featuring Larry's best interviews. But, if you are so moved, feel free to send over an extra olive-green soft leather bag with the caramel-brown calfskin with matching leather tag embossed with "50 YEARS in broadcasting Larry King" with a star in the zero. (It's not the biggest writing but still, it's not the smallest tag. ) Sadly, there were no more left by the end of the event; that may have to do with the fact that the people manning the gift-bag tables kept offering them to the Observer guests sneaking in to the other party. Four Season party synergies!