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Geraldo - opinions?

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wadio

I finally got a chance to hear part of Geraldo's show on WABC this morning and, despite all the speculation about whether he could make a smooth transition into radio, I was pleasantly surprised -- he's doing fine!

Geraldo sounded calm and confident, not trying to be sensational or outrageous -- he has access to good guests and has plenty of interesting personal anecdotes at his disposal. His commercial delivery is smooth and credible (something the WABC sales department should exploit) and Noem Laydon is an asset to the show.

Again, just a first impression. Any comments from those who have heard more of the show? Is it a winner or a flash in the pan? Will it be syndicated and, if so, will that kill the buzz?
 
You stated all of the problems with Geraldo. Calm, confident, not trying to be sensational.... Not that you have to pull a stunt every day, but this is more like WOR radio than WABC radio to me. Kind of on the boring side. There's no "what will Geraldo say next" or "oh, I can't wait to hear what Geraldo has to say about that!". Just milquetoast radio.

You mentioned buzz. What buzz? It's taken 3 weeks for the radio geeks here to comment on it. That means it's wallpaper to the rest of the public.
 
WNTIRadio said:
...There's no "what will Geraldo say next" or "oh, I can't wait to hear what Geraldo has to say about that!". Just milquetoast radio...
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Geraldo is the anti-Stern. ("The average Stern hater listens for..." ::) )
 
WNTIRadio said:
You stated all of the problems with Geraldo. Calm, confident, not trying to be sensational.... Not that you have to pull a stunt every day, but this is more like WOR radio than WABC radio to me. Kind of on the boring side. There's no "what will Geraldo say next" or "oh, I can't wait to hear what Geraldo has to say about that!". Just milquetoast radio.
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Oh goody. Another "Springer on the Radio" epic FAIL in the making, if that is to be believed.

What's the over/under on WABC eventually simulcasting WMAL/DC's midday yakker Chris Plante in Geraldo's place?
 
Nathan Obral said:
WNTIRadio said:
You stated all of the problems with Geraldo. Calm, confident, not trying to be sensational.... Not that you have to pull a stunt every day, but this is more like WOR radio than WABC radio to me. Kind of on the boring side. There's no "what will Geraldo say next" or "oh, I can't wait to hear what Geraldo has to say about that!". Just milquetoast radio.
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Oh goody. Another "Springer on the Radio" epic FAIL in the making, if that is to be believed.

What's the over/under on WABC eventually simulcasting WMAL/DC's midday yakker Chris Plante in Geraldo's place?
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I think a PLANTE simulcast on WABC would work well.
 
WNTIRadio said:
You stated all of the problems with Geraldo. Calm, confident, not trying to be sensational.... Not that you have to pull a stunt every day, but this is more like WOR radio than WABC radio to me. Kind of on the boring side. There's no "what will Geraldo say next" or "oh, I can't wait to hear what Geraldo has to say about that!". Just milquetoast radio.
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WABC has an automatic problem with any show between Imus and Rush. You never know what Imus will say or do. Same with Rush. There is an automatic possibility of boring radio in between.

I listen to both Imus and Rush. At 10:05 there is Geraldo. Granted, I'm at work loistening on-line. By 10am I am into things and basically am only half listening. Then at noon I can give my full attention to Rush for 30 minutes or so. But Geraldo does not hold my attention. Its boring. It's the kind of show I would do!
 
jhguthlac said:
You never know what Imus will say or do. Same with Rush.
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What? You're not serious! Imus has been doing the same schtick for the past four decades -- ie: Godfather impersonations -- and Rush, who was once fresh and original, rolls out basically the same show every day.

I'm not suggesting that Geraldo is the best radio ever, or even the best thing WABC could have chosen for the 10-12 slot, but at least it's something different for now. I don't find it boring.
 
Bob Grant has said on his website that he's not on everyday, because the station doesn't think he would attract younger listeners.
 
As many observers expected, starting January 30th, Geraldo will be syndicated on KABC.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-geraldo-kabc-20120120,0,6489245.story

Well, not exactly syndicated:

"Rivera will debut a 10 a.m. weekday talk show on Jan. 30 in which he'll take calls, interview guests and discuss the day's news, with an emphasis on Southern California."

So probably a repeat of the WABC show with some local drop-in west-coast segments.

When I used the word "buzz" in my original post, I meant internal buzz, not buzz about the show -- a bad choice of words. I probably could have said "groove," but that's so '70s! :p

Anyway, being in two markets will probably hasten the success or the demise of Radio Geraldo.
 
wadio said:
As many observers expected, starting January 30th, Geraldo will be syndicated on KABC.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-geraldo-kabc-20120120,0,6489245.story

Well, not exactly syndicated:

"Rivera will debut a 10 a.m. weekday talk show on Jan. 30 in which he'll take calls, interview guests and discuss the day's news, with an emphasis on Southern California."

So probably a repeat of the WABC show with some local drop-in west-coast segments.
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KABC has been circling the drain for the past 15 years, trotting out the same so-so personalities in different timeslots over and over and over again. (To wit, Doug McIntrye left "Red Eye" because he was transferred back to morning host at KABC for the second time; the previous morning host was shuttled to late nights, again, for the second time.) They continue to get their ratings hat handed to them by KFI, the top-rated and top-billing news/talk station in the entire country.

Geraldo will not do well at all over there. And honestly, it won't even be his fault. It is that much a mess.

One has to wonder as to the level of success Cumulus is shooting for with this latest TV-host-turned-radio-host: Sam Donaldson (pretty good), Whoopi Goldberg (meh), Joe Scarborough (forgettable) or Jerry Springer (BAD!).
 
I've been listening to podcasts of the new "McIntyre In The Morning" show and I'd have to say it's the best radio I've ever heard -- better than Red-Eye Radio which many people felt was the perfect overnight show. Doug is able to be funny, serious, knowledgeable, wacky, passionate and fair, all at the same time. He's an incredible talent. I like Bill Handel too but I don't think there's any question that McIntyre is the superior talent.

KABC has a signal problem compared to KFI and there's persistent speculation on the LA board that KABC could wind up on FM. If that happens it might change the landscape.
 
Wadio wrote, "I've been listening to podcasts of the new "McIntyre In The Morning" show and I'd have to say it's the best radio I've ever heard"

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TTalkradio1 said:
Wadio wrote, "I've been listening to podcasts of the new "McIntyre In The Morning" show and I'd have to say it's the best radio I've ever heard"

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Doug McIntrye, formerly the host of "Red Eye Radio" on WABC, was transferred back to his previous gig of mornings at KABC a few weeks ago. It's a job, BTW, that he held prior to "Red Eye's" launch in 2009. And before his original stint as KABC morning host, Doug hosted - what else? - the longtime local overnight show on KABC that was entitled "Red Eye."

How's THAT for consistency? :p

wadio said:
KABC has a signal problem compared to KFI and there's persistent speculation on the LA board that KABC could wind up on FM. If that happens it might change the landscape.
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KABC is often in trouble because the lineup simply has a revolving-door feel. Signal strength is not the only reason - far from it. If they do go on FM (by bumping off aged classic rocker KLOS) it will be more of penny-pinching on Cumulus' behalf. They aren't forward-thinking in the least.

And even if there is a KABC-FM, CC simply could retaliate by simulcasting KFI on FM, which would be akin to smashing a fruit fly with a 16-ton safe.
 
Doug McIntrye, formerly the host of "Red Eye Radio" on WABC, was transferred back to his previous gig of mornings at KABC a few weeks ago. It's a job, BTW, that he held prior to "Red Eye's" launch in 2009. And before his original stint as KABC morning host, Doug hosted - what else? - the longtime local overnight show on KABC that was entitled "Red Eye."

How's THAT for consistency?
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It's irrelevant. Removing McIntyre from mornings was a stupid move ... removing him from Red Eye (and recycling the name for a trucking show) was a stupid move. KABC management is known for stupid moves. That doesn't mean McIntyre in the Morning isn't an excellent show.

And even if there is a KABC-FM, CC simply could retaliate by simulcasting KFI on FM, which would be akin to smashing a fruit fly with a 16-ton safe.
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No it wouldn't ... it would create a level playing field.
 
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