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Imus Done!! CBS fires him
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radiosgreatest1
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Imus DONE!!
Just announced on Mike and the Mad Dog imus is gone off cbs radio!
Just announced on Mike and the Mad Dog imus is gone off cbs radio!
Re: CBS Fires Imus
With over 120 posts in the last 3 days concerning Don Imus, Mostb1 should be happy. The dreadful Don is now gone. I'm sure Don will be back in the future.
With over 120 posts in the last 3 days concerning Don Imus, Mostb1 should be happy. The dreadful Don is now gone. I'm sure Don will be back in the future.
It's official: CBS Radio has fired Don Imus
CBS Radio issued the following statement regarding the decision:
"From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent," said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society - all races, economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS Corporation and our many other constituencies."
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_102164540.html
CBS Radio issued the following statement regarding the decision:
"From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent," said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society - all races, economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS Corporation and our many other constituencies."
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_102164540.html
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mostb1
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Re: CBS Fires Imus
For all those that knocked me for saying this would happen FROM MY FIRST POST on this, you should be ashamed to call yourselves broadcasters. You are all so out of touch with reality and society.
For all those that knocked me for saying this would happen FROM MY FIRST POST on this, you should be ashamed to call yourselves broadcasters. You are all so out of touch with reality and society.
Re: CBS Fires Imus
From the Associated Press, an abridged version minutes ago:
NEW YORK - CBS fired Don Imus from his radio show Thursday, the finale to a stunning fall for one of the nation's most prominent broadcasters.
Imus initially was suspended for two weeks for calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed hos" on the air last week, but outrage continued to grow and advertisers bolted from his programs.
"There has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society," CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves said in announcing the decision. "That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision."
From the Associated Press, an abridged version minutes ago:
NEW YORK - CBS fired Don Imus from his radio show Thursday, the finale to a stunning fall for one of the nation's most prominent broadcasters.
Imus initially was suspended for two weeks for calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed hos" on the air last week, but outrage continued to grow and advertisers bolted from his programs.
"There has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society," CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves said in announcing the decision. "That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision."
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Hart
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Re: CBS Fires Imus
Weird. I can't find a statement on www.cbsradio.com other than the one from two days ago about the suspension. And Imus is still all over www.wfan.com. You would think they would have had the presence of mind to get coordinated before announcing the firing.
Weird. I can't find a statement on www.cbsradio.com other than the one from two days ago about the suspension. And Imus is still all over www.wfan.com. You would think they would have had the presence of mind to get coordinated before announcing the firing.
Re: It's official: CBS Radio has fired Don Imus
I certainly hope so. We'll see if Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton step up to the plate and are true to their collective words and target the hideous hip-hop and rap artists, along with their record companies, who make millions off the degradation of women.
djj said:
I certainly hope so. We'll see if Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton step up to the plate and are true to their collective words and target the hideous hip-hop and rap artists, along with their record companies, who make millions off the degradation of women.
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Jul
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Re: CBS Fires Imus
Here it is:Brian Hart said:
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Jul
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CBS Radio Statement: CBS Radio has fired Don Imus
CBS to Cease Broadcasting Imus in the Morning
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the
Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis
NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the outset, I believe all of
us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on
our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent,"
said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in
announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
SOURCE CBS
CBS to Cease Broadcasting Imus in the Morning
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the
Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis
NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the outset, I believe all of
us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on
our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent,"
said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in
announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
SOURCE CBS
Re: It's official: CBS Radio has fired Don Imus
I agree its time to clean it up and do it well. And welcome to satellite radio Don Imus.
I agree its time to clean it up and do it well. And welcome to satellite radio Don Imus.
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Jul
Guest
CBS Radio Statement: CBS Radio has fired Don Imus
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the
Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis
NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the outset, I believe all of
us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on
our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent,"
said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in
announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
SOURCE CBS
CBS to Cease Broadcasting Imus in the Morningradiosgreatest1 said:
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the
Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis
NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the outset, I believe all of
us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on
our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent,"
said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in
announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
SOURCE CBS
Re: CBS Fires Imus
So, I was wrong. I'll be the first to admit it.
My biggest point of contention with you was that you seemed to take joy in Imus' impending demise as well as getting very nasty in personal attacks against those who disagreed with you.
Also, how dare you pigeonhole those of us who thought that Imus would not be fired - saying we should be ashamed of ourselves. Because we disagreed with you and the tactics used by Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and others?? As for being out of touch with reality and society, you should look in the mirror before you judge others.
On a positive note, I hope Sharpton and Jackson make good on their promise to go after the hip-hop & rap artists, along with their record companies who've made millions of dollars through degradation of others, especially women.
mostb1 said:
So, I was wrong. I'll be the first to admit it.
My biggest point of contention with you was that you seemed to take joy in Imus' impending demise as well as getting very nasty in personal attacks against those who disagreed with you.
Also, how dare you pigeonhole those of us who thought that Imus would not be fired - saying we should be ashamed of ourselves. Because we disagreed with you and the tactics used by Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and others?? As for being out of touch with reality and society, you should look in the mirror before you judge others.
On a positive note, I hope Sharpton and Jackson make good on their promise to go after the hip-hop & rap artists, along with their record companies who've made millions of dollars through degradation of others, especially women.
Re: CBS Fires Imus
If Sharpton and Jackson went after rap artists they'd be branded as stuffy and outdated and lose their credibility to do what they did to Imus to the next guy.
Sad but true.
If Sharpton and Jackson went after rap artists they'd be branded as stuffy and outdated and lose their credibility to do what they did to Imus to the next guy.
Sad but true.
Re: Imus DONE!!
Well everyone screaming for Imus blood have been granted their "Two Pounds of Flesh" Don is fired from CBS Radio's WFAN. I hope you all feel better! What? Theres really no difference than before? Imagine that!
Mostb1 you got your wish! Congradulations on a job well done! Now blasting off from pad number three Don Imus in Satellite Country!
Welcome to Satellite Radio Don Imus! What? You Don't Think So? Just Wait and See!
And Congradulations to CBS Radio on another nail in their Coffin. Sell the company now or go bankrupt later.
Well everyone screaming for Imus blood have been granted their "Two Pounds of Flesh" Don is fired from CBS Radio's WFAN. I hope you all feel better! What? Theres really no difference than before? Imagine that!
Mostb1 you got your wish! Congradulations on a job well done! Now blasting off from pad number three Don Imus in Satellite Country!
Welcome to Satellite Radio Don Imus! What? You Don't Think So? Just Wait and See!
And Congradulations to CBS Radio on another nail in their Coffin. Sell the company now or go bankrupt later.
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traficstud
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Re: Imus DONE!!
If CBS is going to fire Imus for his comments (which I do agree were bad), then they must fire the programmers of MTV for allowing all of these videos and programs that denegrate women- especially black women. But CBS won't have the guts to do it.
This was wrong by CBS. Suspension was fine. Making drastic changes to the show- especially letting Bernard go, who is the instigator of most of the over-the-line antics-, fine. But they should not fall to the pressures of black leaders- whom in my opinion are NOT pillars of the black community- to do this. Let's see Sharpton and Jackson go after the artists and the programmers within the black community that allow horribles things to be said about women and whites.
Let's stop the double standard garbage.
If CBS is going to fire Imus for his comments (which I do agree were bad), then they must fire the programmers of MTV for allowing all of these videos and programs that denegrate women- especially black women. But CBS won't have the guts to do it.
This was wrong by CBS. Suspension was fine. Making drastic changes to the show- especially letting Bernard go, who is the instigator of most of the over-the-line antics-, fine. But they should not fall to the pressures of black leaders- whom in my opinion are NOT pillars of the black community- to do this. Let's see Sharpton and Jackson go after the artists and the programmers within the black community that allow horribles things to be said about women and whites.
Let's stop the double standard garbage.
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rapking
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Re: Imus DONE!!
Get your head out of the sand ! AL Sharpton and Jesse Jackson been going after Gangsta Rap Music !traficstud said:
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mostb1
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Re: Imus DONE!!
There is a lot of "cleaning up" to be done in ALL of broadcasting. Temporarily, this will put a CHILL into many broadcast organizations. But I don't see it long term UNLESS people like Sharpton and Jackson can follow through. They say they will so let's see. It will be a good thing if they do. I want the FILTH cleaned up.traficstud said:
Re: CBS Fires Imus
Im sorry to say but the show isn't over with Imus .You all know that he will be offered to go to the bird in the sky .And that when it happens all of this will go away .As for now they both got what they wanted out of this and that is him off the air Mr Al and the rest of his posse should really start looking into there own breed .Amazing that all the guys i and others grew up have been chased off the air .Or have gone to dish .And we wonder why
Im sorry to say but the show isn't over with Imus .You all know that he will be offered to go to the bird in the sky .And that when it happens all of this will go away .As for now they both got what they wanted out of this and that is him off the air Mr Al and the rest of his posse should really start looking into there own breed .Amazing that all the guys i and others grew up have been chased off the air .Or have gone to dish .And we wonder why
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