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Jud Collins, RIP

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Jud Collins was a legendary Nashville broadcaster.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20081226/NEWS01/81226005

http://www.wsmv.com/news/18361469/detail.html

Not being a native, his on-air workwas before my time here, but I have heard many stories about him and what a gentleman and professional he was.

I had the privilege of meeting him twice, once at an event in college, when we chatted briefly, and more recently, when he came to our studios for an interview. One of my colleagues was talking about him day and I asked if he could get Mr. Collins to come over for an interview for our "First Person" series. He picked up the phone, called Mr. Collins and we scheduled it. Mr. Collins gave us a nice interview about his life and career. I recall when he sat in front of the microphone, he started warming up with voice exercises and telling a war story or two. All the Nashville natives wanted to meet him and several got photos with him. He was bowled over that so many people remembered him after many years of retirement.

Rest in peace, Mr. Collins.
 
love the great blooper at channel 2...when the sports guy at the golf course called Jud an old fart

who inherits the wig?
 
I don't seem to remember anyone ever mentioning Spew (who is he, Buddy?) as a major figure in Nashville
Radio or Television. For obvious reasons. You guys (Chris & Buddy), two kings of satire, know when to hold
back on the quips in respect and to honor incredible icons passings by defending them. Makes you stay in
the company of the greats who make (or made) a difference to this great city!

Happy New Year!
 
As I said, Mr. Collins' tenure was before my time here but it was a privilege to meet and talk with him about the business. There was no hint of "I am the legend and you dopey kids should bow in my presence." It was more like, "It's nice of you younger broadcasters to want to hang out with me."

After we interviewed Mr. Collins, we went to lunch and he shared even more stories. A couple of people in the restaurant recognized him and he was very friendly to them. They enjoyed meeting him and I believe he enjoyed meeting them as well.

In talking to people who worked or competed with him since living here, I've heard only praise for him and his work.

Mr. Collins was a class act. We could all take a lesson from that.
 
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