Why oh why am I surprised that the editor found this assignment uproarously funny?
The situation is funny, sure -- but the text of her article/column certainly doesn't sound like this was her idea, but his, and she does not sound pleased to be there at all.
September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:
http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html