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You don't have to have a Bassett's sense of smell to know there will likely be big changes at the CBS cluster. The question is: Will the company continue to hold back the money for talent, promotion and marketing or will Dan Mason actually buck the trend and INVEST in these stations.
Memo to CBS employees. Fasten your seatbelts, baby.
Duke
Memo to CBS employees. Fasten your seatbelts, baby.
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NBC put a curse on 99.7 before selling to Emmis in 1988. The station (except for some of the Alliance/Infinity KFRC-FM oldies days) has done nothing. KLLC has done nothing since KRQR.
"NBCs KYUU at 99.7 was a great sounding station. Not sure how it did in the ratings...didn't seem to last long, but that has sometimes been the case...great radio gets pulled."
Actually, I think KYUU lasted about 10 years, starting in 1978 - not too bad a run. When KYUU originally came on the air, it was a pretty pathetic attempt at soft rock (lots of Barry Manilow), but it morphed over a couple of years into a top notch "Hit Music Station," and I think it got respectable ratings. At various times in the 80s, there were too many stations then chasing the same CHR audience, including "Hot Hits" KITS and "All Hit" KMEL. The Big 610/KFRC was also around until 1985 or so.
For most of the station's run, Don Bleu and Jeff McNeal were the drive time jocks, and McNeal in particular was very funny. They also had a good news department, including Peter Laufer and Gill ("And that's the news, so now ya know") Haar. When the station was sold in 88, it may have still had a few good years left, but NBC decided to sell all of their radio stations, including KYUU and sister station KNBR. Think how much MORE money they would have gotten just a few years later during deregulation! After KYUU, X-100 at 99.7 was also a good station...though it never got the ratings it deserved.
For those of you who are interested, here's the link to a good KYUU nostalgia website, run by Jeff McNeal:
http://www.ohms.com/kyuu.htm
Actually, I think KYUU lasted about 10 years, starting in 1978 - not too bad a run. When KYUU originally came on the air, it was a pretty pathetic attempt at soft rock (lots of Barry Manilow), but it morphed over a couple of years into a top notch "Hit Music Station," and I think it got respectable ratings. At various times in the 80s, there were too many stations then chasing the same CHR audience, including "Hot Hits" KITS and "All Hit" KMEL. The Big 610/KFRC was also around until 1985 or so.
For most of the station's run, Don Bleu and Jeff McNeal were the drive time jocks, and McNeal in particular was very funny. They also had a good news department, including Peter Laufer and Gill ("And that's the news, so now ya know") Haar. When the station was sold in 88, it may have still had a few good years left, but NBC decided to sell all of their radio stations, including KYUU and sister station KNBR. Think how much MORE money they would have gotten just a few years later during deregulation! After KYUU, X-100 at 99.7 was also a good station...though it never got the ratings it deserved.
For those of you who are interested, here's the link to a good KYUU nostalgia website, run by Jeff McNeal:
http://www.ohms.com/kyuu.htm
You had me beat Lkeller. KYUU was on the air for about 10 years.KYUU was initially MOR but became a Top 40 leaning Adult Contemporay station. I remember when Don Bleu anchored that station.Lkeller said:"NBCs KYUU at 99.7 was a great sounding station. Not sure how it did in the ratings...didn't seem to last long, but that has sometimes been the case...great radio gets pulled."
Actually, I think KYUU lasted about 10 years, starting in 1978 - not too bad a run. When KYUU originally came on the air, it was a pretty pathetic attempt at soft rock (lots of Barry Manilow), but it morphed over a couple of years into a top notch "Hit Music Station," and I think it got respectable ratings. At various times in the 80s, there were too many stations then chasing the same CHR audience, including "Hot Hits" KITS and "All Hit" KMEL. The Big 610/KFRC was also around until 1985 or so.
For most of the station's run, Don Bleu and Jeff McNeal were the drive time jocks, and McNeal in particular was very funny. They also had a good news department, including Peter Laufer and Gill ("And that's the news, so now ya know") Haar. When the station was sold in 88, it may have still had a few good years left, but NBC decided to sell all of their radio stations, including KYUU and sister station KNBR. Think how much MORE money they would have gotten just a few years later during deregulation! After KYUU, X-100 at 99.7 was also a good station...though it never got the ratings it deserved.
For those of you who are interested, here's the link to a good KYUU nostalgia website, run by Jeff McNeal:
http://www.ohms.com/kyuu.htm
I don't recall Don Bleu ever working at X-100? I thought Don was dumped BEFORE it became X-100? I thought he was replaced by "Kelly And Kline" from then KWSS-94.5?1069_KIFR said:Then how ironic, that Don Bleu moves over to K-101 after being let go from X-100!
KYUU was my favorite in the late 70's & early 80's. But K101 ruled!DavidSC said:NBCs KYUU at 99.7 was a great sounding station. Not sure how it did in the ratings...didn't seem to last long, but that has sometimes been the case...great radio gets pulled.
"I don't recall Don Bleu ever working at X-100? I thought Don was dumped BEFORE it became X-100? I thought he was replaced by "Kelly And Kline" from then KWSS-94.5?"
I don't remember if Don Bleu worked at X-100 for a few months or not, either. But Kelly & Kline weren't hired until about a year in. Before K&K in the morning, they had Peter B. Collins and Michael Knight.
I don't remember if Don Bleu worked at X-100 for a few months or not, either. But Kelly & Kline weren't hired until about a year in. Before K&K in the morning, they had Peter B. Collins and Michael Knight.
You are absolutely right Lkeller. I forgot about Collins And Knight.Lkeller said:"I don't recall Don Bleu ever working at X-100? I thought Don was dumped BEFORE it became X-100? I thought he was replaced by "Kelly And Kline" from then KWSS-94.5?"
I don't remember if Don Bleu worked at X-100 for a few months or not, either. But Kelly & Kline weren't hired until about a year in. Before K&K in the morning, they had Peter B. Collins and Michael Knight.
K101 ruled but only when James Gabbert owned it. After 1980 when Gabbert sold K101 to Charter, it just wasn't the same. KYUU ruled the roost after Gabbert sold K101!paulsecic said:KYUU was my favorite in the late 70's & early 80's. But K101 ruled!DavidSC said:NBCs KYUU at 99.7 was a great sounding station. Not sure how it did in the ratings...didn't seem to last long, but that has sometimes been the case...great radio gets pulled.
Don Bleu did in fact work for X-100 for about a year and a half. When Emmis took over X-100 September 17, 1988, the went jockless for about 2 weeks before the airstaff made their debut. Don Bleu and Lianne Wong (the only 2 hold overs from KYUU), Chuck Geiger, Ron Lennard, George McFly, Dancin' Mark Hansen, and Geoff St. Johnn (PM Drive at KYLD now). Don had a non-compete for a few months before making his debut on K101 in June 1990.
"K101 ruled but only when James Gabbert owned it. After 1980 when Gabbert sold K101 to Charter, it just wasn't the same. KYUU ruled the roost after Gabbert sold K101!"
Agreed - Gabbert is not above criticism for his later radio ownership (i.e.: KOFY-FM), but his K-101 was a good station, and 101.3 has never been the same since. Exception - Terry McGovern's morning show was a good effort, with John Evans (now of KOIT) doing the news - I think that was post Gabbert.
"Don Bleu did in fact work for X-100 for about a year and a half. When Emmis took over X-100 September 17, 1988, the went jockless for about 2 weeks before the airstaff made their debut. Don Bleu and Lianne Wong (the only 2 hold overs from KYUU), Chuck Geiger, Ron Lennard, George McFly, Dancin' Mark Hansen, and Geoff St. Johnn (PM Drive at KYLD now). Don had a non-compete for a few months before making his debut on K101 in June 1990."
A year and a half?! Great information - Thanks! I had totally blocked any memory of Bleu on X-100. But I've never been a "true Bleu" fan - as much as I liked both KYUU and X-100, I usually tuned elsewhere during morning drive.
Agreed - Gabbert is not above criticism for his later radio ownership (i.e.: KOFY-FM), but his K-101 was a good station, and 101.3 has never been the same since. Exception - Terry McGovern's morning show was a good effort, with John Evans (now of KOIT) doing the news - I think that was post Gabbert.
"Don Bleu did in fact work for X-100 for about a year and a half. When Emmis took over X-100 September 17, 1988, the went jockless for about 2 weeks before the airstaff made their debut. Don Bleu and Lianne Wong (the only 2 hold overs from KYUU), Chuck Geiger, Ron Lennard, George McFly, Dancin' Mark Hansen, and Geoff St. Johnn (PM Drive at KYLD now). Don had a non-compete for a few months before making his debut on K101 in June 1990."
A year and a half?! Great information - Thanks! I had totally blocked any memory of Bleu on X-100. But I've never been a "true Bleu" fan - as much as I liked both KYUU and X-100, I usually tuned elsewhere during morning drive.
A while back, I forget who was the PD, but K-101 was starting to build the station as the BIG 610, KFRC. They had Rick Shaw and added Dr Don Rose for mornings. It was at this time that DDR had to leave the air because of his health problems.
I think they had others ready to join, but Dr. Don Rose was the glue that would have made K-101 a powerhouse. So when DDR had to leave, the station went back to their usual sound.
I think they had others ready to join, but Dr. Don Rose was the glue that would have made K-101 a powerhouse. So when DDR had to leave, the station went back to their usual sound.
"They had Rick Shaw and added Dr Don Rose for mornings. It was at this time that DDR had to leave the air because of his health problems. I think they had others ready to join, but Dr. Don Rose was the glue that would have made K-101 a powerhouse. So when DDR had to leave, the station went back to their usual sound."
That's right! I'd forgotten Dr. Don at K-101. His health problems went back to his KFRC days, but I think it was K-101 who built him a studio at home (very unusual then, not so much these days), and he actually broadcast from bed for a number of months. I think it was after DDR could no longer do even that, and retired, that K-101 brought in Terry McGovern. I don't think they were trying to 'sound like' KFRC particularly, just because they hired 2 former 610 jocks. Shaw did afternoon drive at K-101 for a long time until his untimely death. As I remember, his first big name replacement was Ryan Seacrest.
That's right! I'd forgotten Dr. Don at K-101. His health problems went back to his KFRC days, but I think it was K-101 who built him a studio at home (very unusual then, not so much these days), and he actually broadcast from bed for a number of months. I think it was after DDR could no longer do even that, and retired, that K-101 brought in Terry McGovern. I don't think they were trying to 'sound like' KFRC particularly, just because they hired 2 former 610 jocks. Shaw did afternoon drive at K-101 for a long time until his untimely death. As I remember, his first big name replacement was Ryan Seacrest.
Madmansam said:K101 ruled but only when James Gabbert owned it. After 1980 when Gabbert sold K101 to Charter, it just wasn't the same. KYUU ruled the roost after Gabbert sold K101!paulsecic said:KYUU was my favorite in the late 70's & early 80's. But K101 ruled!DavidSC said:NBCs KYUU at 99.7 was a great sounding station. Not sure how it did in the ratings...didn't seem to last long, but that has sometimes been the case...great radio gets pulled.
Gabbert should have kept both TV 20 & K101. Both suck now!
Rick Shaw was actually doing middays on KIOI for several years before his untimely death. When Bleu was on vacation, he moved up to mornings. The couple rating periods before he died, he beat KOIT in the middays 25-54, which had not happened at KIOI previously. A brilliant jock and a great guy. Besides a jock, he taught radio, was a certified flight instructor, and station owner.
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Glad to see so many people remember X-100. Blue was there but was not happy. After he ended, Peter B and Michael came along...the wrong people for a hot CHR station. Kelly & Kline came in and made mornings happen. At the very end, Chuck Geiger took over when station took on an Adult CHR lean.
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