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So just how long was Dorien's stay?
And who is Gary James and why is he uncomfortable to listen to?
And who is Gary James and why is he uncomfortable to listen to?
No No..Gary James ,if this is the same person I'm thinking of, has been around radio for awhile (WKNE Keene, the recent WMEX in Rochester) and has a pleasant sounding voice.
He's ill matched with this Judy Paris person. The SHOW is uncomfortable to listen to.
And Dorien lasted about eight motnhs.
He's ill matched with this Judy Paris person. The SHOW is uncomfortable to listen to.
And Dorien lasted about eight motnhs.
Gary is a broadcast veteran and a solid pro, but his co-host is abrasive and does not play well with others. She is all about her own opinion, and perhaps would be better off with her own show where she can launch into her uncontested right-wing diatribes after the fashion of Rush Scumbaugh and Michael "Savage" Wiener. Of course, umm, shouldn't we all have our own shows so we can tell the rest of the world how right we are and how wrong they are?
The woman does not belong as a morning show co-host, IMHO, but WNTK is locally owned and operated as northern New England's first talk station, and the second talker in the US on FM to my knowledge (Philly's WWDB was first), and will come through just fine.
The woman does not belong as a morning show co-host, IMHO, but WNTK is locally owned and operated as northern New England's first talk station, and the second talker in the US on FM to my knowledge (Philly's WWDB was first), and will come through just fine.
Yes, I did tune in the other day (even here from "A" country -- chalk another country up you've been listened to in NTK) and I'd have to echo Peter's sentiment.
Although, I don't know as if I've ever heard her go into a diatribe for the extremely short amount of time I was able to listen, I surely can see how that would come into play simply hearing her over-the-top delivery.
Judy truly needs to go, Gary please stay. Might I suggest seeing what Lisa McHugh is doing these days? Don't think she's still with Nassau over in the Lakes Region.
Although, I don't know as if I've ever heard her go into a diatribe for the extremely short amount of time I was able to listen, I surely can see how that would come into play simply hearing her over-the-top delivery.
Judy truly needs to go, Gary please stay. Might I suggest seeing what Lisa McHugh is doing these days? Don't think she's still with Nassau over in the Lakes Region.
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NotOnMyWatch
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Very interesting comments from one Mr. Peter Tripp who it's my understanding is actually Dennis Jackson - former employer I believe of Mr. James while he was at the old WMEX-FM Farmington (Rochester) NH.
Seems odd that if Mr. Jackson really believed Mr. James is a "solid pro" he would not have sold out one of the last non super-conglomerate local radio stations to the K-Love people. Just when smaller towns should need (but often make little to no attempt to keep) their local radio station(s), here comes a religious broadcaster from the west coast waving a cool million bucks and whamo, station is sold right out from under the “local” people that helped craft it into something the “local” community could identify with.
Guess Mr. James wasn’t all that much of a “broadcast veteran” in the mind of Mr. Jackson as it’s my understanding Mr. Jackson made no attempt to offer the station for sale to Mr. James (aka Gary Blue).
Got to make one wonder if in fact Mr. Jackson had just had enough of the nonsense and petty BS that I hear was really going on behind the scenes at WMEX-FM.
Oh well.
Seems odd that if Mr. Jackson really believed Mr. James is a "solid pro" he would not have sold out one of the last non super-conglomerate local radio stations to the K-Love people. Just when smaller towns should need (but often make little to no attempt to keep) their local radio station(s), here comes a religious broadcaster from the west coast waving a cool million bucks and whamo, station is sold right out from under the “local” people that helped craft it into something the “local” community could identify with.
Guess Mr. James wasn’t all that much of a “broadcast veteran” in the mind of Mr. Jackson as it’s my understanding Mr. Jackson made no attempt to offer the station for sale to Mr. James (aka Gary Blue).
Got to make one wonder if in fact Mr. Jackson had just had enough of the nonsense and petty BS that I hear was really going on behind the scenes at WMEX-FM.
Oh well.
NotOnMyWatch said:
You make a lot of assumptions. How do you know it wasn't simply the usual challenge for small-market stations, not enough local ad revenue to support it? That's the usual reason that independent local stations get bought by conglomerates or religious broadcasters, and it's not necessarily any reflection on the abilities or professionalism of the local management.
And, how do you know that Gary would have been interested in the hassles of station ownership, especially when he may have known that continuing to operate the station as it had been was apparently becoming a losing proposition?
Mr. Poloansky -
If you have a specific beef with Mr. Jackson or Mr. James, then tell us.
Gary James is a good broadcaster. Although I believe that Talk is a new format for him, he knows how to relate to listeners and will do well. Good for him for landing on his feet after the sale of WMEX.
If you have a specific beef with Mr. Jackson or Mr. James, then tell us.
Gary James is a good broadcaster. Although I believe that Talk is a new format for him, he knows how to relate to listeners and will do well. Good for him for landing on his feet after the sale of WMEX.
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NotOnMyWatch
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Assumptions - possibly Mr. Polonsky, but with more knowledge on the matter then I am permitted to share. Couple of things that I do know is that WMEX-FM was profitable, not by a whole lot but at least it wasn't losing money.
Small market station challenges usually boil down to management issues and many a license holder wanting way more money then there is available on the P&L. Sure, I agree that a licensee is free to do what they so choose with a station, whether to keep it as local as can be or sell it and be on there very way. Been there and done that years ago and to this day I truly regret having sold my stations, but health issues told me otherwise.
Local management is (was) a whole different issue with how WMEX-FM was operated. It's my understanding there are quite a few ex-employees that worked under Mr. James who could enlighten you (along with their legal representatives - if they were foolish enough) on what was happening on the inside as many descriptions (quite a few first hand) have circulated about. I personally have no direct connection to the station or any of it's former employees, just been piecing it all together. Figure with going on a few decades in the business, I'm no mind reader but this puzzle came together quite easy.
Point well taken on whether or not Mr. James did or did not have the desire to take on station ownership. Would think though that since he had a few years invested in the community he could have carried on with being the "local" station in town. All water under the bridge, but still believe it to be a bit odd that if in fact the Peter Tripp on this board is the one and only Dennis Jackson (which I believe is the case) then why such a glowing comment about Mr. James from someone who has had to deal with all the employee related issues originating from the station Mr. James was managing?
Small market station challenges usually boil down to management issues and many a license holder wanting way more money then there is available on the P&L. Sure, I agree that a licensee is free to do what they so choose with a station, whether to keep it as local as can be or sell it and be on there very way. Been there and done that years ago and to this day I truly regret having sold my stations, but health issues told me otherwise.
Local management is (was) a whole different issue with how WMEX-FM was operated. It's my understanding there are quite a few ex-employees that worked under Mr. James who could enlighten you (along with their legal representatives - if they were foolish enough) on what was happening on the inside as many descriptions (quite a few first hand) have circulated about. I personally have no direct connection to the station or any of it's former employees, just been piecing it all together. Figure with going on a few decades in the business, I'm no mind reader but this puzzle came together quite easy.
Point well taken on whether or not Mr. James did or did not have the desire to take on station ownership. Would think though that since he had a few years invested in the community he could have carried on with being the "local" station in town. All water under the bridge, but still believe it to be a bit odd that if in fact the Peter Tripp on this board is the one and only Dennis Jackson (which I believe is the case) then why such a glowing comment about Mr. James from someone who has had to deal with all the employee related issues originating from the station Mr. James was managing?
Toni said:
Thanks. I had no beef with James or Jackson.
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merrymary
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I had to laugh 
when someone said Gary didn't have any talk experience. Gary was doing talk 35 years ago and went onto major markets where he was PD of talk stations. Gary has more than enough experience to carry-off any format. Having worked in Hartford and Boston and Springfield, Gary will do just fine.
when someone said Gary didn't have any talk experience. Gary was doing talk 35 years ago and went onto major markets where he was PD of talk stations. Gary has more than enough experience to carry-off any format. Having worked in Hartford and Boston and Springfield, Gary will do just fine.NotOnMyWatch said:
I don't think one has anything to do with the other.
Also, Mr Jackson would definitely not pull the rug out from under a fine employee. That is further evidenced by the fact that Gary James is now in a good position at WNTK in NH. There is a friendship connection between the owners of WMEX-FM in NH and WNTK.
NotOnMyWatch.... who might you be? And what stations did you own? (I'm not trying to compare your station sales with Mr Jackson's, but rather trying to make good conversation).
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