So, what happens with KISS-FMs morning show?

[bturner]

I look at a morning show as a recipe as in preparing food. Each member of the morning show is a needed ingredient to create the food you are preparing. All the ingredients make up the dish you are preparing and if you remove any ingredient, major or minor, you no longer have the same dish and if that ingredient is an important factor in the recipe, you alter the dish beyond recognition.

As harsh as it might sound, saving the show, less a major ingredient, is a long shot. When Leno replaced Carson on the Tonight Show, it became a very different show. Perhaps a fresh start would be wise. In any case, a terrible blow without the needed time to scramble and create a solution.

We have lost a living legend struck down in his prime. I fear as tragic as that is alone, I feel the survival of said morning show shall be equally tragic. Obviously a talented crew, the futures of the remaining crew would likely be pretty bright. I would imagine many would want to tap their knowledge and talent.

 

[Jay Walker]

So you're saying there will be no more Kellie, Big Al, Jenna, J-Si? Where are they going to if that happens?

They will do something else if that becomes the case.

Change sucks, especially the unexpected change which we've recently seen.

 

[longtimelistener]

An issue that hasn't been addressed is the fact that Dave owned the company that produced & syndicated his show. I'm just guessing but unless he had a very detailed will, he probably left his estate to his daughter. If that's the case there is no one currently "in charge" who can make any decisions about the show's future until the will has been filed and allowed by the probate court and an executor given official capacity to take care of the estate before anything, including authority to make decisions about the property involved in the estate, is transfered.

 

[rgradio]

So you're saying there will be no more Kellie, Big Al, Jenna, J-Si? Where are they going to if that happens?

They will do something else if that becomes the case.

Change sucks, especially the unexpected change which we've recently seen.

I know.

I can see Jenna joining Elvis Duran in that case. Not so sure for the others.

 

[chriscollins]

One affiliate posted the show would continue on as Kidd Kraddick in The Morning. I think that is a mistake. I don't see where using his name after his death is even very respectful. I understand doing some best of and allowing a mourning period, but if what B97 (an affiliate) posted is true and it continues with those characters, with the same name... Horrible mistake.

 

[Steve Eberhart]

This...from the B97 New Orleans website:

The cast of the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning show wanted us to share with you that they all came together today and had a great meeting about the show moving forward. They are all excited about continuing Kidd's legacy and are ready to get back on the air at B97 this Monday, August 5th.

The show will, of course, be a little different...but it's going to be funny...it'll be about what's happening in the world...and yes, it will probably be emotional.

Many people have asked if it will still be called "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning." The answer is yes. Everyone gave this a lot of thought, but the bottom line is that Kidd put together this show and in every way, it is still a piece of him. It is still Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.

We hope you'll join Kellie, Big Al, J-Si and Jenna as they help you get through your mornings on B97. And in doing so, you'll help them get though their mornings as well.

 

[metroneck]

Kids Krew in the Morning

So the plan is to do it w/o him. KKIM is a big money machine, bigger than most realize, bigger than Dallas.... they have to try this first...but will it work?

"Kellie, Big Al, J-Si and Jenna came in today and had a great meeting about the show moving forward. They are all excited about continuing Kidd’s legacy and are ready to get back on the air on Monday. Hope you’ll join us!"

 

[rgradio]

Re: Kids Krew in the Morning

So the plan is to do it w/o him. KKIM is a big money machine, bigger than most realize, bigger than Dallas Texas.... they have to try this first...but will it work?

"Kellie, Big Al, J-Si and Jenna came in today and had a great meeting about the show moving forward. They are all excited about continuing Kidd’s legacy and are ready to get back on the air on Monday. Hope you’ll join us!"

As a Texan, I had to put that there.

I knew this was going to happen, they weren't going to sacrifice a lot of people's jobs because one guy died (I think the fact that Kellie and J-Si have kids to take care of kind of was taken into consideration). But the name I would be curious into knowing what it will become, I know it's new "de facto" name is "Kidd's Krew In the Morning", but I really highly doubt they'd put his name there if he's no longer on the show.

 

[Atomic344]

Re: Kids Krew in the Morning

I have every reason to believe it will work. Obviously the show is not going to be the same without Kidd. However, the four of them still have great chemistry...I'd say still better than the majority of similarly-formatted morning shows in the country and that's what will help them remain a quality morning show.

Sounds like they will keep the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning name...although I wish they would change it to Kidd Nation now.

 

[andydallas]

From what I understand Kidd's company was larger than many think, of course it had the on air group, but they also have CFO, etc,, there will be a lot of good minds looking at this from both a radio and business perspective.

I think you do keep the name,,it's still "his show" as far as he was the one to put it all together,,

 

[Radaioman]

Elvis in the bible belt I doubt that...too raunchy humor. People initially in the Reading/Lancaster Area were angry over FM 97 switching to Elvis in the AM.

Except that Elvis is now doing VERY well on FM 97 and he's on in Alabama, Austin, Mississippi, Georgia and all over both sides of Florida. He's no more or less raunchy than Kidd.

 

[Radaioman]

So you're saying there will be no more Kellie, Big Al, Jenna, J-Si? Where are they going to if that happens?

They will do something else if that becomes the case.

Change sucks, especially the unexpected change which we've recently seen.

I know.

I can see Jenna joining Elvis Duran in that case. Not so sure for the others.

Not a chance. He has a huge show with 3 established females

 

[Triple Fake Jerry]

KHKS is to KTCK as females are to males. Each chases the opposite demographic.

Giving Kidd's crew the boot would be like booting the whole of the Hardline after Greggo went on his bender. Not so fast.

 

[Gordonradio]

Yeah but the Hardline wouldn't be the Hardline without Mike Ryner. So as long as he's there, you can give anyone else the boot and it will survive.

 

[rgradio]

Elvis in the bible belt I doubt that...too raunchy humor. People initially in the Reading/Lancaster Area were angry over FM 97 switching to Elvis in the AM.

Except that Elvis is now doing VERY well on FM 97 and he's on in Alabama, Austin, Mississippi, Georgia and all over both sides of Florida. He's no more or less raunchy than Kidd.

No I have heard both shows before. Kidd was very family-friendly compared to Duran. Plus Austin, Atlanta, and Miami are diverse major cities so he'd obviously won't get complaints there (Austin & Miami aren't really part of the Bible Belt anyway).

Like I mentioned earlier the cities he's on in Alabama and parts of rural Texas & Northern Florida are mainly college towns, he's probably playing smart by airing them there where students--who mostly are more receptive to raunchy humor--will listen. Oh and he's NOT in Mississippi.

Back on topic, the surprising thing about this is that they're keeping the name. I think it's for marketing and branding purposes, but hey they could go with something like "Kidd's Krew In the Morning" or "Kellie & Big Al In the Morning".

 

[Kent]

No I have heard both shows before. Kidd was very family-friendly compared to Duran. Plus Austin, Atlanta, and Miami are diverse major cities so he'd obviously won't get complaints there (Austin & Miami aren't really part of the Bible Belt anyway).

Like I mentioned earlier the cities he's on in Alabama and parts of rural Texas & Northern Florida are mainly college towns, he's probably playing smart by airing them there where students--who mostly are more receptive to raunchy humor--will listen. Oh and he's NOT in Mississippi.

Keep in mind that college students make up a very small percentage of the audience CHR/Top-40 targets, which is 18-34 and slightly more female. That's a 16 year span, and only 4-5 years of that span are when most of those people are in college. So, the idea that Elvis Duran is only doing well in rural areas and southern states because college students are listening is disingenuous. Very few college students get diaries or PPM's, and that age group isn't much more than 1/4 of the target listening audience. I'll agree with you that Kidd's show was more family-friendly than Duran, but Duran's brand of humor works pretty well, even in conservative areas.

 

[rgradio]

No I have heard both shows before. Kidd was very family-friendly compared to Duran. Plus Austin, Atlanta, and Miami are diverse major cities so he'd obviously won't get complaints there (Austin & Miami aren't really part of the Bible Belt anyway).

Like I mentioned earlier the cities he's on in Alabama and parts of rural Texas & Northern Florida are mainly college towns, he's probably playing smart by airing them there where students--who mostly are more receptive to raunchy humor--will listen. Oh and he's NOT in Mississippi.

Keep in mind that college students make up a very small percentage of the audience CHR/Top-40 targets, which is 18-34 and slightly more female. That's a 16 year span, and only 4-5 years of that span are when most of those people are in college. So, the idea that Elvis Duran is only doing well in rural areas and southern states because college students are listening is disingenuous. Very few college students get diaries or PPM's, and that age group isn't much more than 1/4 of the target listening audience.

I know that, I am in that age group and in college. College towns are typically less conservative than their surrounding areas (even in the South/Bible Belt), and that usually plays a big part in why Duran is airing there. The locals play a large part too, and they're typically less conservative as the students.

 

[CinnamonToast]

I know that, I am in that age group and in college. College towns are typically less conservative than their surrounding areas (even in the South/Bible Belt), and that usually plays a big part in why Duran is airing there. The locals play a large part too, and they're typically less conservative as the students.

While that generally may be true, it certainly isn't the case for Lubbock, Waco, BCS, Wichita Falls, Nacogdoches, etc. In fact, I'd wager that Austin and Denton are the only college towns in Texas that fit the "more progressive than the surrounding state" model. (And maybe San Marcos?) But if Texas is the KKITM bread and butter, then Duran, based on the comments here (I've never heard the show) seems like too big of a gamble.

In any case, it will be a while before we find out, since the crew is going on without Kidd tomorrow. IMHO, any format that gives Marblemouth Owens more air time is bound to fail, but we'll see!

 

[rgradio]

I know that, I am in that age group and in college. College towns are typically less conservative than their surrounding areas (even in the South/Bible Belt), and that usually plays a big part in why Duran is airing there. The locals play a large part too, and they're typically less conservative as the students.

While that generally may be true, it certainly isn't the case for Lubbock, Waco, BCS, Wichita Falls, Nacogdoches, etc. In fact, I'd wager that Austin and Denton are the only college towns in Texas that fit the "more progressive than the surrounding state" model. (And maybe San Marcos?) But if Texas is the KKITM bread and butter, then Duran, based on the comments here (I've never heard the show) seems like too big of a gamble.

In any case, it will be a while before we find out, since the crew is going on without Kidd tomorrow. IMHO, any format that gives Marblemouth Owens more air time is bound to fail, but we'll see!

Nacogdoches is somewhat of a perfect mixture, I know for a fact that is true. I attend SFASU. I'd say CS & Waco are it's not the case. San Marcos I'd say is surely up there with Austin & Denton. But you are right about Duran being a big gamble in TX. I'd say Austin his is perfect city, but people there are having a hard time cozing up to him, because he replaced their former local man Bobby Bones.

Also man, watch what you call Jenna. I'm a huge fan of her.