Stolen moments ago from someone else, unverified at this point: Lee Rodgers is leaving KSFO, with Brian Sussman moving to the morning shift.
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Brian Sussman Replacing Lee Rodgers On KSFO
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Aha! Here you go:
http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/71045/sussman-takes-mornings-at-ksfo
KSFO-KGO VP/Programming JACK SWANSON added, "This was a very natural transition. Although a lot of listeners were unaware, LEE had actually moved to ARIZONA many years ago and was broadcasting from his home."
http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/71045/sussman-takes-mornings-at-ksfo
KSFO-KGO VP/Programming JACK SWANSON added, "This was a very natural transition. Although a lot of listeners were unaware, LEE had actually moved to ARIZONA many years ago and was broadcasting from his home."
Jim Eason (KGO and KSFO) did the same thing in the late 80s or early 90s - moving back to his home state of North Carolina and broadcasting from there for a few years until his retirement. At the time, the rumor was that having to be in the same building with "The Savage Weiner" (Eason reportedly coined the term) was the last straw, and got him to pack for Mayberry.
Lee Rodgers was "the franchise" at KGO when he wandered off to Seattle for awhile before returning to the Bay Area and KSFO. I preferred his show in the evenings, when there were no interruptions for traffic, and no side-kicks dilluting Lee's presence. I'm interested in what Melanie Morgan has to say, but not if her comments steal time from Lee or the superior guests he often lined up.
I'd been informed that Lee was 'casting out of Arizona, but it wasn't apparent, and both he and Eason had access to local news and programming from a myriad of sources, and I didn't tune 'em in to hear about how they were experiencing San Francisco as involved residents.
The main difference between Sussman and Rodgers is that I knew I was missing something when I couldnt' catch Lee's show, but haven't the slightest interest in ever hearing the new morning team.
I've regretted that my preference for Armstrong and Getty on KSTE 650 and KNEW 910 prevented me from hearing much of Lee's work, but enjoyed his first hour, occasionally, would tune in his weekend replays, and wish they'd run Lee's "best of's" all day Sat and Sun.
John Bachelor's arrival at KSFO is extremely good news, and someone I'd prefer over almost all other hosts heard in Northern California. 'Nother great host that's relatively new to the region and may be hard to get 'round the bay is Bill Bennet, who's on 1380 out of Sacramento from 3 to 6 a.m.
It's been interesting to have been a newstalk fanatic since the late sixties, when KGO's line-up was superior, there wasn't much else, and I had no desire or need to tune in any other station for 20 years, and enjoyed listening for almost every waking hour.
Now there are many more options, but I wouldn't say that the quality of a 'round the clock listening day had improved much. Most of the syndicated shows heard here are predictable, repetitive or horrid, and although KGO's shows aren't syndicated, most are weak in most respects.
I'd been informed that Lee was 'casting out of Arizona, but it wasn't apparent, and both he and Eason had access to local news and programming from a myriad of sources, and I didn't tune 'em in to hear about how they were experiencing San Francisco as involved residents.
The main difference between Sussman and Rodgers is that I knew I was missing something when I couldnt' catch Lee's show, but haven't the slightest interest in ever hearing the new morning team.
I've regretted that my preference for Armstrong and Getty on KSTE 650 and KNEW 910 prevented me from hearing much of Lee's work, but enjoyed his first hour, occasionally, would tune in his weekend replays, and wish they'd run Lee's "best of's" all day Sat and Sun.
John Bachelor's arrival at KSFO is extremely good news, and someone I'd prefer over almost all other hosts heard in Northern California. 'Nother great host that's relatively new to the region and may be hard to get 'round the bay is Bill Bennet, who's on 1380 out of Sacramento from 3 to 6 a.m.
It's been interesting to have been a newstalk fanatic since the late sixties, when KGO's line-up was superior, there wasn't much else, and I had no desire or need to tune in any other station for 20 years, and enjoyed listening for almost every waking hour.
Now there are many more options, but I wouldn't say that the quality of a 'round the clock listening day had improved much. Most of the syndicated shows heard here are predictable, repetitive or horrid, and although KGO's shows aren't syndicated, most are weak in most respects.
Bennett was on KNEW from 3-5 for a couple years. He was blown out for Doug Stephen's show. He even did the show live several times from KNEW when in San Francisco.
Years ago, a friend who worked with Lee said that he would often be in at midnight or 1am preparing for his show. A brilliant talent.
Years ago, a friend who worked with Lee said that he would often be in at midnight or 1am preparing for his show. A brilliant talent.
It's a relief to hear Sussman instead of Lee Rodgers. Lee was in love with his own voice. I know, he prepared like nobody's business but I just like Brian Sussman's delivery much better.
Tom_KYA1260 said:
And they won't have to pay extra for weather reports. Bonus!
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