Behind the Scenes

If you've followed what's been going on with Ted Haggard, formerly pastor at the 14,000-member New Life Church, I think you'll agree true life can be just as weird as anything on TV. 9News has been working the story since August. Scuttlebutt is they were trying to catch Haggard visiting the gay escort and had made arrangements for a hidden camera, but Haggard didn't go to the guy's apt. after August. On Friday reporters' cars lined the road outside the driveway of Haggard's house (his property has more than a couple acres, bordered with white fence, electronic gate at the foot of the driveway, a fountain in front) waiting for a comment. One resident leaned out the window as her car rolled past and screamed at reporters to go home, but other residents slowed down their cars to get updates on what was new. On Friday, the bookstore at New Life still had a full shelf up of Haggard's books and copies of books on his recommended reading list. Church members are supporting Haggard right now. I'm sure "Law and Order" will jump on this with a new script in coming months