KKGO MORNINGS VS KZLA MORNINGS

[Mr1derful]

Here's a topic that's near and dear to Marv-L.A.'s heart. It's so important to him, he talked about it on the
CHICAGO boards!

Seriously, Marv is always quick to point out how much better KKGO's morning show with Shawn Parr is better than the last country morning show of KZLA, starring Peter Tilden. We know how Marv feels; how does everyone else who's listened feels? Let's hear from everyone else! Please post your comments and post often!

 

[calguy]

Here's a topic that's near and dear to Marv-L.A.'s heart. It's so important to him, he talked about it on the
CHICAGO boards!

Seriously, Marv is always quick to point out how much better KKGO's morning show with Shawn Parr is better than the last country morning show of KZLA, starring Peter Tilden. We know how Marv feels; how does everyone else who's listened feels? Let's hear from everyone else! Please post your comments and post often!

Shawn Parr does have a better sounding morning show than Peter Tilden. I thought Tilden was mildly funny back when he first got to LA at Classic Rock KLSX, but what ruined it for me was actually meeting Peter Tilden. Treating me like dirt isn't conducive to making me like you, so nuff said, couldn't listen objectively after that. Have met Parr as well, and found him a tad odd, but maybe because he was nice I could still tune in and I did just this morning. He sounds like he's having fun, and that usually means it's fun for the listener.

 

[ceejay]

Here's a topic that's near and dear to Marv-L.A.'s heart. It's so important to him, he talked about it on the
CHICAGO boards!

Seriously, Marv is always quick to point out how much better KKGO's morning show with Shawn Parr is better than the last country morning show of KZLA, starring Peter Tilden. We know how Marv feels; how does everyone else who's listened feels? Let's hear from everyone else! Please post your comments and post often!

No..... not every one feels as Marv feels. Peter was hilarious and wildly popular. That would be the reason he made it to the top 10 and Mr. Parr has not so far.

We still miss Peter in the morning!

 

[cwfan]

I just found these boards through the KKGO message boards. I’ve never been one to like much talk on the radio. I’m all about the music. But, I did think Peter was hilarious and prefer him to Shawn. I didn’t like Peter matched up with Buzz and Ashley. They couldn’t keep up with Peter’s comedic wit, and a lot of topics that could have been absolutely hilarious feel flat because Peter didn’t have good sparring partners.

As far as the morning show on KKGO, there is nothing spectacular about it. Shawn pretty much rambles and Robin mostly sits there and says one or two word responses to whatever Shawn says. To be honest, I kind of wish Robin would just be quiet unless she is going to say something a little more interesting than “okay” or “uh, huh.” I think Shawn and Robin would be better suited in the 10-2 slot. Maybe take over Tonya’s slot and move Tonya to the evenings.

But, if I had to choose between the KZLA and KKGO morning show, my preference is the KKGO morning show and that is only because they play a lot more music than KZLA did in the morning and they play a much wider variety than KZLA played in the morning. Now . . . I would be tempted to tune into KKGO solely for the morning show team if they had people like Mark & Brian (KLOS) or they brought Peter Tilden on board and paired him up with someone equally funny.

 

[recplayer]

The music on KKGO's morning show as well as the rest of the station in OLD SOUNDING!! I think Mr. Levine has a list of his rusty favs he wants played on a daily basis!! And all Shawn does is talk about himself when he interview people! Geezzz... get over yourself!!

 

[hillbillyRockstar]

I think KKGO's show is way better than KZLA's.

I had to finally stop listening to KZLA's morning show because I never heard any music on it.

If I want to listen to talk in the morning, I'll go to a talk station like KLSX or KFI.

I want country music in the morning with a little local and music news. KKGO and Shawn Parr is where it's at.

 

[kgoddess]

Rather interesting that in the latest radio listeners poll, both Paul Freeman & Todd Baker are listed in the top ten for their time slots, but the morning show isn't.

Also, for 2006 Brian Douglas made the top ten..& he was only on for like 2 or 3 months.

I don't listen to the morning show at all any more. I've had all I'm willing to take of Shawn.

 

[hillbillyRockstar]

I think Brian was still on the coat tails of the previous format.

And, the competition for the morning shows is a lot different than afternoons and evenings.

Put Paul or Todd on the KKGO morning show and see what happens (not saying anything bad here. Just saying you'd probably see the same results).

 

[shirleyschmidt]

We'll that said about Brian proves a point. If he was riding the previous formats coattails, then there were plenty of people who liked him that much that they were willing to listen to an AM for music and him. AND with NO advertising! Shawn has been on for over a year 9on a decent FM signal) and has not made any list at all. The morning show ratings are down 25-54 (they've never been up there at all anyway). Yes there is competition but this just proves that he can't provide anything to run with the big or small dogs for that matter. It's just not entertaining.

 

[shirleyschmidt]

Guess I want to add that Shawn does everything a host should not do. He talks about himself all the time, interviews with talent get turned back to him (a topic endearing to himself); he does several topics in one break confusing listeners; And those topics are bowling..bowling.. bowling and if it's not that then it's golf, golf, golf.

From what I gather he does no prep (but I only assume that by the show topics.. none) and that includes interviews with Celebs. When he is left asking a singer "What is your favorite color" I have to wonder what research was done, if any.

I have met him too, and someone's choice of word "Odd" is a good one. Recently he even thought is was a great idea to crack jokes about Alex Trebek's heart attack. Is that something that is funny? More like class-less.

At least Peter Tilden had topics and news to discuss. He became ingrained in country music. He has music awards now for videos and other things he has done for country music. And all the artists I talk to who have met him have GREAT things to say about Peter. He has become near and dear close friends to many.

Peter has always been professional. I like him much better on a talk show format as he shines there, but Shawn does not hold a candle to him. Never did.

 

[ceejay]

I just found these boards through the KKGO message boards. I’ve never been one to like much talk on the radio. I’m all about the music. But, I did think Peter was hilarious and prefer him to Shawn. I didn’t like Peter matched up with Buzz and Ashley. They couldn’t keep up with Peter’s comedic wit, and a lot of topics that could have been absolutely hilarious feel flat because Peter didn’t have good sparring partners.

As far as the morning show on KKGO, there is nothing spectacular about it. Shawn pretty much rambles and Robin mostly sits there and says one or two word responses to whatever Shawn says. To be honest, I kind of wish Robin would just be quiet unless she is going to say something a little more interesting than “okay” or “uh, huh.” I think Shawn and Robin would be better suited in the 10-2 slot. Maybe take over Tonya’s slot and move Tonya to the evenings.

But, if I had to choose between the KZLA and KKGO morning show, my preference is the KKGO morning show and that is only because they play a lot more music than KZLA did in the morning and they play a much wider variety than KZLA played in the morning. Now . . . I would be tempted to tune into KKGO solely for the morning show team if they had people like Mark & Brian (KLOS) or they brought Peter Tilden on board and paired him up with someone equally funny.

Wow! You make me proud, cw!

 

[ceejay]

I think Brian was still on the coat tails of the previous format.

And, the competition for the morning shows is a lot different than afternoons and evenings.

Put Paul or Todd on the KKGO morning show and see what happens (not saying anything bad here. Just saying you'd probably see the same results).

Brian Douglas did more to sell Mr. Levine on the Country Music format than anyone I know. A lot of good people worked very hard to get Country Music back in LA ....... Mr. Parr just hitched his wagon to the train after it had already left the station!

Then of course, Brian, got the shaft for all his hard work! He is such a great guy, that should never have happened to him.

I'm just sayin'....

 

[Mr1derful]

Here's a topic that's near and dear to Marv-L.A.'s heart. It's so important to him, he talked about it on the
CHICAGO boards!

Seriously, Marv is always quick to point out how much better KKGO's morning show with Shawn Parr is better than the last country morning show of KZLA, starring Peter Tilden. We know how Marv feels; how does everyone else who's listened feels? Let's hear from everyone else! Please post your comments and post often!

No..... not every one feels as Marv feels. Peter was hilarious and wildly popular. That would be the reason he made it to the top 10 and Mr. Parr has not so far.

We still miss Peter in the morning!

Peter took the KZLA morning show to the top ten in LA? Which book did he accomplish this?

 

[Rebafan]

Peter took the KZLA morning show to the top ten in LA? Which book did he accomplish this?

I believe the "top 10 list" that is being spoken about is not a book it is the poll done by laradio.com that is done every year. This is a poll of the subscribers of laradio.com I assume that the subscribers are of laradio.com consist of not only listeners but those involved in the industry as well as this site does.

I have in the past posted questions to DavidEduardo and others in regards to cume for a stations airshift. I think it would be interested to find out the actual numbers that different shows are pulling in. Alas I was told by a radio insider that the station is the ONLY one with their cumes and that they can chose to share them, but usually only do this when involved with an individual or company in regards to advertising. I don't understand the reasoning behind it but, if anyone knows where/how an individual would have access to cume information for stations I would appreciate you sharing it with me.

 

[shirleyschmidt]

I think Brian was still on the coat tails of the previous format.

And, the competition for the morning shows is a lot different than afternoons and evenings.

Put Paul or Todd on the KKGO morning show and see what happens (not saying anything bad here. Just saying you'd probably see the same results).

No way.... Brian rides on no coat tails... He also got voted as a top 10 morning host on KKGO with only a few short months on the air. His voice is perfect for a morning show unlike the screaming, loud voice of the current host.

However, how they treated him when the new guy came on board was rude.

Paul would be an interesting choice.... Todd can sound like Shawn and also mixes his breaks. He is a great mid-day guy for that station.

 

[hillbillyRockstar]

Well, if one day y'all get your wish and Shawn doesn't work in radio anymore that might be a sad day. I don't see anyone else out there, visibly working as hard for KKGO or country music in LA as he is. At every event, he is the only one getting people going. Without him, things may be a little dull. Just like it was on the AM. (There are other people working hard, but I'm talking about visibly--what the listeners see is what counts too).

Shawn belongs on KKGO. You might not agree it is on the morning show, but you should agree that he belongs there.

 

[shirleyschmidt]

Well, if one day y'all get your wish and Shawn doesn't work in radio anymore that might be a sad day. I don't see anyone else out there, visibly working as hard for KKGO or country music in LA as he is. At every event, he is the only one getting people going. Without him, things may be a little dull. Just like it was on the AM. (There are other people working hard, but I'm talking about visibly--what the listeners see is what counts too).

Shawn belongs on KKGO. You might not agree it is on the morning show, but you should agree that he belongs there.

Please explain working as hard??

He gets paid to be at venues... and knowing independent stations (well a lot of stations these days) aren't paying beans, so I would think he needs the income.

 

[kgoddess]

IMHO, Shawn works hardest at promoting Shawn than he does anything else. AND Shawn did absolutely NOTHING to help get country music back on LA radio...the on-air personalities that did the most are Brian & Peter, & Brian got stabbed in the back for all his trouble. Peter's back working in a format that suits him perfectly, & Brian is currently being heard on 90+ stations.

I have noticed that since Shawn's been doing the morning show he's gotten more & more out of control: foot-in-mouth, "I" disease, and out & out rudeness. I don't listen to the morning show at all now...because of Shawn. And don't think it's just me...every KKGO personality as a "fan Club" except Shawn, & there simply isn't a demand for one.

 

[nmoore6676]

I think Brian was still on the coat tails of the previous format.

And, the competition for the morning shows is a lot different than afternoons and evenings.

Put Paul or Todd on the KKGO morning show and see what happens (not saying anything bad here. Just saying you'd probably see the same results).

Brian Douglas did more to sell Mr. Levine on the Country Music format than anyone I know. A lot of good people worked very hard to get Country Music back in LA ....... Mr. Parr just hitched his wagon to the train after it had already left the station!

Then of course, Brian, got the shaft for all his hard work! He is such a great guy, that should never have happened to him.

I'm just sayin'....

I might be mistaken here, wouldn't be the first time, but wasn't the Brian Douglas show part of the Dial Global lineup that AM-540, then KKGO AM-1260 used to kick off the country music format. Shawn Parr was the first locally originated show and then after the flip to FM more local programming was added, the last being the replacement of Whitney Allen with Paul Freeman.

Now except for some weekend stuff the shows are all locally produced, so how did they shaft Brian and Whitney et al? It amazes me that someone puts the effort out to do something and then everyone jumps on them like they have done a bad thing. Shawn Parr may not be the best morning host in the world, but he is not the worst either. Personally I never cared for Peter Tilden in any of his incarnations but that is why God insisted that I have a tuning dial on all of my radios. But all of you that have a craving for Mr. Tilden and don't care to stay up all night, get a recorder and set it to record KABC from 11pm to 3am, I am sure he is as witty as ever. You can then play it back after you get up and there is your morning show.

 

[kgoddess]

At the time 540 first went country, Brian was working for BOTH.