Did he think Santa Claus had anything to do with it?

“I don’t know that,” he said with a laugh, adding the possibility the outfit might have had something to do with it was discussed. “I was unusually warm in the outfit and I’m usually cold up there. I hesitate to blame Santa Claus. It is a bad time of year to do that. I had a fun time doing Santa Claus. I hope it didn’t lead to it.”

Jeanneret and his wife were appreciative of the outpouring of support and prayers locally and nationally as fans and out-of-town broadcasters learned what happened.

“I continue to be amazed so many people really care about me,” said Jeanneret. “God bless them. They got me through cancer and getting a pacemaker and they are getting me through this. I’ll be fine.”

“It is very, very touching,” said his wife. “I wish I could respond to everyone. God bless them all. If prayers work, Rick is going to be fine.”

However, she was not thrilled to hear about all the speculation in the media about her husband’s medical condition.

“I wish people would stop finishing the story and put it out in social media,” she said. “Wait for the facts.”