major said:
Does anyone have the real "inside scoop" on what happened with Andy and WLW? I can't believe calling T.J. a racist adds up to getting fired on its own merit. Look at Cunningham. I also hear it was just an excuse for CC to cut $$$. There are as many stories as there are people willing to tell you one.
I've always liked Andy. Even back to his WLWT days in the 80s. His show now, unfortunately, is awful. He doesn't need in studio help. His guests are pathetic.
It hurts a lot when your station is NOT the station carrying the games. Maybe 96.5 can carry the Cyclones or Florence Freedom. Class B teams for a Class B station. Not meant as a dig, per se, but, what else is left that CC doesn't have, and isn't high school?
It's really not my place to share what I know from Andy, but I think I can safely say that it wasn't a personal vendetta on one side or the other. Knowing Andy after hearing him on the air for many years, I am always floored by the honest gentleman that he really is. Go ahead, argue, trash him if you want. Andy's a stand up guy. It's Andy's call to disclose the details, lawyers not withstanding.
In closing, I think you can thank Janet Jackson and her poorly planned publicity tit stunt for Clear Channel's actions regarding Andy. If you need convincing, witness the
new FCC fines that come into place July 20th. Uncle FCC is about to carry a VERY BIG stick. Andy was a victim.