Writing Samples

Recording & Writing Work Samples

Below are samples of Vickie's written work. To hear Vickie "live" don't forget to tune into WAVE 94.7 (www.wave947.fm) weekdays from 10-3.

Walker’s Chocolates

• 30 second spot - written by Vickie van Dyke
• Kid: Hey Mom, what do you want for your birthday?
• Mom (dreamily): Well, I am wild about Harry.
• Kid (indignantly): Hey ... I thought you were wild about Dad?
• Mom: Oh silly, I mean Harry Walker and Walker’s chocolates. You know ... those famous mint melt-aways, rich dark chocolate bark, creamy milk chocolate truffles ... Mmmmm ... I am wild about Harry.
• Kid: Oh, I think I get it now. And don’t worry Mom, I won’t tell Dad.
• Mom (brightly): Oh that’s okay. Dad is wild about Harry too.
• Kid (shocked): Mom!!!!!
• Announcer: Walker’s chocolates. Mouth watering, delectably delicious treats. Try them, and you’ll be wild about Harry too.

McCann Professional Dog Trainers

• 30 second spot - written by Vickie van Dyke
• Female voice: Oh doctor, I don’t know what to do. I love my little Sparky but sometimes he’s such a devil.
• Doc (in a German “Freudian” accent): Vat seems to be zee problem?
• Female voice: He doesn’t come when I call, he’s not house trained and last week he ate my new leather sofa!
• Doc: Ach, zee answer eez simple. McCann Professional Dog Trainers. Viss a modern facility, experienced trainers and a proven method, your little Sparky vill be zee perfect family pet in no time.
• Female voice: That sounds great but Doc, are you sure it will work?
• Doc: Absolutely! Nine out of ten Vets recommend McCann Professional Dog Trainers. Just like me!
• Female voice (horrified): Vet? I thought you were a shrink?
• Announcer: McCann Professional Dog Trainers. Call 905 659 18 - 88 or visit McCanndogs.com.

Manhattan’s

• Female voice: The coolest vibe.
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• Female voice: The coolest gourmet pizza.
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• Female voice: The coolest live jazz in town.
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• Female voice: It’s an experience like no other. Manhattan’s Pizza Bistro and Music Club - seriously great food and seriously fine jazz, served up New York style in the south end of Guelph.
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• Female voice: Thomas knows pizza and he knows jazz and he’s ready to welcome you.
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• Female voice: For reservations call 519 767 24 - 40 or visit manhattans.ca
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