Palvino-"On the Air"

[Lee Rust]

There were a couple of copies at the East Ridge Road Wegmans. I bought one.

 

[heydaybegone]

96 pages!! You've GOT to be kidding! ;D

HDBG

 

[JustPastBuffalo]

96 pages!! You've GOT to be kidding! ;D

HDBG

Hell, the Stiffs thread is longer than that! (Rimshot, grey Fidelipac with gummy red border Dennison label, rattling tension bar and worn pads.)

 

[JIBGUY]

In the book, how come no mention of Jay Meyers, who was the one who really brought up the ratings of WVOR and WBUF?

 

[yugoidar]

Bob, my recollection is that Jay Meyers was long gone when WVOR really hit its stride in the 80s and became top-rated with billings to match.  He was not there when Palvino came onboard as GM at the station, maybe that's why he wasn't mentioned in Jack's book.

 

[heydaybegone]

I concur yugoidar...having been there. (and I'll bet JIBGUY is a member of Jay's fan club!! )

I'm not sure of the true history there...but I give creedence (NO-Not the Clearwater Revival) .to the Research Group for the success..or shall I REALLY say -- the staff & execution of GOOD radio - at WVOR & WBUF!! In retrospect...it was perfect timing, with perfect formatics!! An ideal situation, with EXCELLENT PEOPLE- the KEY! ;D

Jay irritates me to this day...because the environment made him look good...but DAMN...it was the PEOPLE executing the Perfect Storm. Hence, as an outsider today, I shake my head daily to say "what happened"!

Bygones.

I'm sure I'm not mentioned in the 96 pages...but when I get hold of the book, I'm sure I'll be shaking my head- both positive & negative...because whether I like it or not - Jack is a Legend in Rochester radio...and how he told it is his decision.

Maybe not all,
HDBG