On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed local legend “Turkey” Tom McLister of Middletown to talk about how his decades of turkey-frying for friends and neighbors turned him into a true holiday icon. Tom shared the incredible story of being surprised on the Today Show in 2016, when his family and celebrity chef Bobby Flay honored his passion and expertise in what he called the “surprise of a lifetime.” From perfectly crispy birds to community tradition, it was a heartwarming and entertaining chat with one of Frederick County’s most beloved characters.
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