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What was that again?

So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100. The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from "Average White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at the time.

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Never hold a cat and a dustbuster at the same time.</P>
 
Fun with expletives, and drugs...

> So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from "Average
> White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> the time.
>

My blooper appeared on a saturday morning, still part time, screwed up top of hour liner card read, and said "Damnit", mic still open. That's not bad, except it was an afilliate of Bellevue at the time, with JB at the helm. Doesn't help it was over a Niel Diamond record too. Got ripped six ways for that one...

I won't mention names, but one Country DJ, slipped said, Travis T*t. Easy to do.(you know who you are) Another choice one was years ago, under the JB regime.

A certain personality on this station, (Years ago) drive time, traffic reporter wasn't there, when thrown to metro, jock cuts out, goes to spot, yells from back of room, F***, F***, F***... Mike wide open! Thankfully, the volume on the spots drowned it, and when played back, it was there, but not too noticable. Jock was in tears, if JB had got wind, it'd been a career breaker. Thankfully, he never did. (You know who you are).

There are plenty of choice stories, we all have done it, I am sure.

Tune in next time, and I will tell the tale of a Stoned part timer, Not this station, but the appropriately named one.(Filling in for Full Timer, Drive Time) who left phone pot open on air, while getting his next score over the phone! The mother in the lobby of station, with kids in back seat, who showed up to complain, was not thrilled! (He might remember who he his, when sober...) CFKane
 
> So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from "Average
> White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> the time.
>
That is too funny! My worst blooper was when I was in Lake Tahoe and was doing a live promo for a Chili Cook off and said "...remember that's this Saturday morning at 11:00 for that big Chili (BLEEP)-Off"...<P ID="signature">______________
Experience is a tough teacher; you have to fail the test before you can learn the lesson.</P>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

"Tune in next time, and I will tell the tale of a Stoned part
> timer, Not this station, but the appropriately named
> one.(Filling in for Full Timer, Drive Time) who left phone
> pot open on air, while getting his next score over the
> phone!"


Isnt that what all the jocks at the buzz do between songs?

I KEEEEEEEEEED, I KEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!

only because I love.

not really love.

mutual professional respect?


seriously,

just kidding.


You guys better not try to attack me in the bathroom again!

LOL
tw






> > So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> > The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from
> "Average
> > White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> > the time.
> >
>
> My blooper appeared on a saturday morning, still part time,
> screwed up top of hour liner card read, and said "Damnit",
> mic still open. That's not bad, except it was an afilliate
> of Bellevue at the time, with JB at the helm. Doesn't help
> it was over a Niel Diamond record too. Got ripped six ways
> for that one...
>
> I won't mention names, but one Country DJ, slipped said,
> Travis T*t. Easy to do.(you know who you are) Another
> choice one was years ago, under the JB regime.
>
> A certain personality on this station, (Years ago) drive
> time, traffic reporter wasn't there, when thrown to metro,
> jock cuts out, goes to spot, yells from back of room, F***,
> F***, F***... Mike wide open! Thankfully, the volume on
> the spots drowned it, and when played back, it was there,
> but not too noticable. Jock was in tears, if JB had got
> wind, it'd been a career breaker. Thankfully, he never did.
> (You know who you are).
>
> There are plenty of choice stories, we all have done it, I
> am sure.
>
> Tune in next time, and I will tell the tale of a Stoned part
> timer, Not this station, but the appropriately named
> one.(Filling in for Full Timer, Drive Time) who left phone
> pot open on air, while getting his next score over the
> phone! The mother in the lobby of station, with kids in
> back seat, who showed up to complain, was not thrilled! (He
> might remember who he his, when sober...) CFKane
>
 
> So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from "Average
> White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> the time.
>

I know who CF is talking about! That was a good one! JB would have killed. I was across the hall at the time as I recall.

My worst is one I cannot print in public, but suffice it to say I thought I had turned the transmitter OFF after I read the sign-off...I began to wonder how far away from the mics could I peg the meters. I chose a particular word and watched the meters move...repeatedly....until every line began to ring...
It was a long drive home.
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

Now Larry...if you're going to tell a story about MY blooper, please get your facts straight. Personality-true...drive time-true...metro traffic reporter not there-VERY TRUE (for the umpteenth time on my shift)...expletives-not exactly true but close!!!

I throw it to Metro...he was not there (presumably eating or flirting)...my EXACT words were "F***ing IDIOT!" Not too noticeable-true...jock in tears-oh very true...JB not getting wind-VERY FALSE. When he arrived back at the station that night, I went directly to him to let him know what happened. Career breaker-false.

You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since (at least with the mic open)


Kay



> > So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> > The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from
> "Average
> > White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> > the time.
> >
>
> My blooper appeared on a saturday morning, still part time,
> screwed up top of hour liner card read, and said "Damnit",
> mic still open. That's not bad, except it was an afilliate
> of Bellevue at the time, with JB at the helm. Doesn't help
> it was over a Niel Diamond record too. Got ripped six ways
> for that one...
>
> I won't mention names, but one Country DJ, slipped said,
> Travis T*t. Easy to do.(you know who you are) Another
> choice one was years ago, under the JB regime.
>
> A certain personality on this station, (Years ago) drive
> time, traffic reporter wasn't there, when thrown to metro,
> jock cuts out, goes to spot, yells from back of room, F***,
> F***, F***... Mike wide open! Thankfully, the volume on
> the spots drowned it, and when played back, it was there,
> but not too noticable. Jock was in tears, if JB had got
> wind, it'd been a career breaker. Thankfully, he never did.
> (You know who you are).
>
> There are plenty of choice stories, we all have done it, I
> am sure.
>
> Tune in next time, and I will tell the tale of a Stoned part
> timer, Not this station, but the appropriately named
> one.(Filling in for Full Timer, Drive Time) who left phone
> pot open on air, while getting his next score over the
> phone! The mother in the lobby of station, with kids in
> back seat, who showed up to complain, was not thrilled! (He
> might remember who he his, when sober...) CFKane
>
 
Re: Fun with drugs...

> Now Larry...if you're going to tell a story about MY
> blooper, please get your facts straight.
> Personality-true...drive time-true...metro traffic reporter
> not there-VERY TRUE (for the umpteenth time on my
> shift)...expletives-not exactly true but close!!!
>
> I throw it to Metro...he was not there (presumably eating or
> flirting)...my EXACT words were "F***ing IDIOT!" Not too
> noticeable-true...jock in tears-oh very true...JB not
> getting wind-VERY FALSE. When he arrived back at the
> station that night, I went directly to him to let him know
> what happened. Career breaker-false.
>
> You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since (at
> least with the mic open)
>
>
> Kay
>
> I had just left jail and was looking for another quick fix and I suddenly realized...Im not in Sugarditch, MS.
>
> > > So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM
> 100.
> > > The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from
> > "Average
> > > White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel
> at
> > > the time.
> > >
> >
> > My blooper appeared on a saturday morning, still part
> time,
> > screwed up top of hour liner card read, and said "Damnit",
>
> > mic still open. That's not bad, except it was an
> afilliate
> > of Bellevue at the time, with JB at the helm. Doesn't help
>
> > it was over a Niel Diamond record too. Got ripped six ways
>
> > for that one...
> >
> > I won't mention names, but one Country DJ, slipped said,
> > Travis T*t. Easy to do.(you know who you are) Another
> > choice one was years ago, under the JB regime.
> >
> > A certain personality on this station, (Years ago) drive
> > time, traffic reporter wasn't there, when thrown to metro,
>
> > jock cuts out, goes to spot, yells from back of room,
> F***,
> > F***, F***... Mike wide open! Thankfully, the volume on
> > the spots drowned it, and when played back, it was there,
> > but not too noticable. Jock was in tears, if JB had got
> > wind, it'd been a career breaker. Thankfully, he never
> did.
> > (You know who you are).
> >
> > There are plenty of choice stories, we all have done it, I
>
> > am sure.
> >
> > Tune in next time, and I will tell the tale of a Stoned
> part
> > timer, Not this station, but the appropriately named
> > one.(Filling in for Full Timer, Drive Time) who left phone
>
> > pot open on air, while getting his next score over the
> > phone! The mother in the lobby of station, with kids in
> > back seat, who showed up to complain, was not thrilled!
> (He
> > might remember who he his, when sober...) CFKane
> >
>
 
My morning partner and I set up a lunchtime stunt where we would bungee jump live on air.

Realizing that I'm prone to using bad language, I actually yelled "Geronimo" when I jumped, figuring if my mouth was otherwise occupied, I would be unable to blurt out a profanity. My jump went off without a hitch.

Some great radio when my partner's turn came...he was afraid to jump. For 15 minutes he was on that platform, live on the air, debating whether he would do it. I, of course, was on the ground with a mic egging him on. Finally, he sucks it up and jumps...and doesn't say "Geronimo." Totally out of character for him to say ANY four letter word, but the snap of the bungee surprised him, and it was out there for a captive audience to hear. He immediately realized his faux paux and began apologizing profusely.

Dozens of calls to the radio station...all begging management not to fire him.
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

Hmmmm......you sure he wasn't drying his socks on a lamp?
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

I don't remember the call letters. All I remember it was an easy listening or soft radio station with a weather line back in the 80's. Being a weather observer at the time, I called the line frequently. It was always updated by one of the DJ's. One particular time the DJ was fumbling her words during the forecast. All you heard was welcome to the " " weather line (sh**) the forecast tonight (d*mn, sh**) oh forget it (click). Being a teenager, I told everyone to call it. It was so funny. The next day the same DJ was on the air. I called her and told her about it. She was very greatful.
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

Larry, Kay, et al,

I was across the hall to witness that one! LOL!! And, we listened to the tape, didn't we Kay? Couldn't hear the F-bomb, but you could hear our traffic guy burp on command on a daily basis, God love him! IF he was there!!!

Love this business. Especially in Memphis, Tennessee! I so missed it! You couldn't get this kind of entertainment in Miami! ;-) DD


Now Larry...if you're going to tell a story about MY
> blooper, please get your facts straight.
> Personality-true...drive time-true...metro traffic reporter
> not there-VERY TRUE (for the umpteenth time on my
> shift)...expletives-not exactly true but close!!!
>
> I throw it to Metro...he was not there (presumably eating or
> flirting)...my EXACT words were "F***ing IDIOT!" Not too
> noticeable-true...jock in tears-oh very true...JB not
> getting wind-VERY FALSE. When he arrived back at the
> station that night, I went directly to him to let him know
> what happened. Career breaker-false.
>
> You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since (at
> least with the mic open)

>
> Kay
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

All I can say is that in my time doing live on-air in Memphis, we thankfully never did an on-air promotion with Dilday TV...

A mistake waiting to happen!

DE
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

When he arrived back at the
> station that night, I went directly to him to let him know
> what happened. Career breaker-false.
>
> You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since (at
> least with the mic open)


My bad, didn't know he knew. Seeing the insane amount of work you were doing at the time, I'd have let it go too. I stand corrected. CFKane
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

Hey, I bet we know one certain jet-lagged person there at the time that it WOULD have been a career-ender for, CF. LOL!. Yea, the Lord was with him.And he walked in grace and knew few iniquities. Verily we were all delivered from the small but mighty hand of the Pharisee. And from the Great desert which cradles the palace of Caesar came the redeemer of our people. Then on the seventh day we all had a beer, and lived happily ever after. Amen<P ID="signature">______________
Leonard Lawrence</P>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

I'm surprised you DIDN'T know...especially with me blabbing it all over! Still can't believe I did it. I remember writing on the aircheck "BAD TAPE." Actually saw it (but didn't listen) while I was gathering audio for an aircheck.

And georgiapeach may be correct...drying socks on the lamp was a favorite pastime.

At The Cat, while I did the traffic report, Rich Bro liked to make noises with an orifice (which shall remain nameless). Needless to say I didn't stay in the control room too long!


Kay



> When he arrived back at the
> > station that night, I went directly to him to let him know
>
> > what happened. Career breaker-false.
> >
> > You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since
> (at
> > least with the mic open)
>
>
> My bad, didn't know he knew. Seeing the insane amount of
> work you were doing at the time, I'd have let it go too. I
> stand corrected. CFKane
>
 
> > So it's 1:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to FM 100.
> > The jock outros 'Pick Up The Pieces" as being from
> "Average
> > White Bread". Good thing I had both hands on the wheel at
> > the time.
> >
> That is too funny! My worst blooper was when I was in Lake
> Tahoe and was doing a live promo for a Chili Cook off and
> said "...remember that's this Saturday morning at 11:00
> for that big Chili (BLEEP)-Off"...
>

Bad job off editing! Lets just say it could burn a GUY!<P ID="signature">______________
Experience is a tough teacher; you have to fail the test before you can learn the lesson.</P><P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Mitch McCracken on 08/08/05 03:41 AM.</FONT></P>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

By the way, I do some of my best thinking at sea level.<P ID="signature">______________
Leonard Lawrence</P>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

"Arbeit Macht Frei". <P ID="signature">______________
Leonard Lawrence</P>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

> Larry, Kay, et al,
>
> I was across the hall to witness that one! LOL!! And, we
> listened to the tape, didn't we Kay? Couldn't hear the
> F-bomb, but you could hear our traffic guy burp on command
> on a daily basis, God love him! IF he was there!!!
>
> Love this business. Especially in Memphis, Tennessee! I so
> missed it! You couldn't get this kind of entertainment in
> Miami! ;-) DD
>
Dang, Deb! I thought I was across the hall. I know I was in the building.I remember the uproar and Kay-Kay trompin' down the hall.! Ha!
I guess I was still doing C,L,L or L at nights at the time.
I do recall that...but somehow after all the time there, was never privy to the drying of socks. I wonder how I missed that.
-pgh






>
> Now Larry...if you're going to tell a story about MY
> > blooper, please get your facts straight.
> > Personality-true...drive time-true...metro traffic
> reporter
> > not there-VERY TRUE (for the umpteenth time on my
> > shift)...expletives-not exactly true but close!!!
> >
> > I throw it to Metro...he was not there (presumably eating
> or
> > flirting)...my EXACT words were "F***ing IDIOT!" Not too
> > noticeable-true...jock in tears-oh very true...JB not
> > getting wind-VERY FALSE. When he arrived back at the
> > station that night, I went directly to him to let him know
>
> > what happened. Career breaker-false.
> >
> > You'll be glad to know I haven't used those words since
> (at
> > least with the mic open)
>
> >
> > Kay
>
 
Re: Fun with expletives, and drugs...

I had one of those not "what you say but how you say it" things back at 103. I grabbed a PSA sight unseen..."The Crisis Center trains volunteers to help rape victims and their families..."
Sounds innocent enough, unless you accidentally emphasize "rape" like it was a verb instead of an adjective. Made all the worse when i realized what I just said and went into an uncontrollable giggle fit.
RG
 
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