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WLS AM/FM SOLD

radioman148 said:
To hell with Jan Jeffries and Michael Damsky should be ashamed.
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On the surface, I couldn't agree more. But the impression I get is there are a few other contractual issues that...for the time being....may dictate who gets what time slot at the onset. Thus, it could be that bringing JRL onboard mandates some "odd" airshifts....at least now.

I personally think Lew Dickey and his cloud company are the poster child for all that's wrong with commercial radio in the U.S. I wouldn't put anything past them. But...in this instance, I we need to see how this might eventually unfold.
 
cyberdad said:
radioman148 said:
To hell with Jan Jeffries and Michael Damsky should be ashamed.
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On the surface, I couldn't agree more. But the impression I get is there are a few other contractual issues that...for the time being....may dictate who gets what time slot at the onset. Thus, it could be that bringing JRL onboard mandates some "odd" airshifts....at least now.

I personally think Lew Dickey and his cloud company are the poster child for all that's wrong with commercial radio in the U.S. I wouldn't put anything past them. But...in this instance, I we need to see how this might eventually unfold.
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Even if you're right putting Dick Biondi on at a time when most people are asleep is an insult not only to him, but his fans.
 
radioman148 said:
Even if you're right putting Dick Biondi on at a time when most people are asleep is an insult not only to him, but his fans.
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I don't disagree. And my "theory" is just that. My guess at why the lineup might have been arranged the way it is. Along with my cockeyed optimism that the near-invisibility of Biondi may turn out to be a temporary thing.

The sad part for me is that no matter how great one's fame and accomplishments may be, no matter how great one's health, abilities, and enthusiasm might be, the suits, beancounters, and 24-year old associate media planners, etc. determine what comes next in a hall of fame career.
 
cyberdad said:
radioman148 said:
Even if you're right putting Dick Biondi on at a time when most people are asleep is an insult not only to him, but his fans.
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I don't disagree. And my "theory" is just that. My guess at why the lineup might have been arranged the way it is. Along with my cockeyed optimism that the near-invisibility of Biondi may turn out to be a temporary thing.

The sad part for me is that no matter how great one's fame and accomplishments may be, no matter how great one's health, abilities, and enthusiasm might be, the suits, beancounters, and 24-year old associate media planners, etc. determine what comes next in a hall of fame career.
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Well said.
 
i think they're looking for who's next after biondi, after all dick is at some point going to retire or something, given his tenure on radio sooner rather than later & landecker would be an obvious choice to replace him. its too bad wls-fm never saw the wisdom of bringing in OTHER radio vets(in or out of the market) to fill the other timeslots in the past. example... the morning show is awful, does anybody think it rises to the level of (WLS) or like a landecker or any number of people you could name? that would be a better fit?
 
I would not be surprised if Dick pre recorded his show each night now. The live Dick Biondi Show maybe something of the pass. Mark my words!
 
WhoDat! said:
i think they're looking for who's next after biondi, after all dick is at some point going to retire or something, given his tenure on radio sooner rather than later & landecker would be an obvious choice to replace him. its too bad wls-fm never saw the wisdom of bringing in OTHER radio vets(in or out of the market) to fill the other timeslots in the past. example... the morning show is awful, does anybody think it rises to the level of (WLS) or like a landecker or any number of people you could name? that would be a better fit?
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Agreed on the morning show. Put Landecker in the morning & leave Biondi in his normal time slot.
What this move tells me is that they are trying to force Dick Biondi out. How many of his listeners are going to be
able to hear him from 11PM to 2AM?
This not only an insult to him, but insulting to his many fans.
 
Dr Wayne said:
I would not be surprised if Dick pre recorded his show each night now. The live Dick Biondi Show maybe something of the pass. Mark my words!
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Actually, I'd been thinking the same thing. That he'll phone it in. Hopefully on a temporary basis.
 
cyberdad said:
Dr Wayne said:
I would not be surprised if Dick pre recorded his show each night now. The live Dick Biondi Show maybe something of the pass. Mark my words!
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Actually, I'd been thinking the same thing. That he'll phone it in. Hopefully on a temporary basis.
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Which means what--that he'll be moved back to his regular time or that he'll try to go elsewhere?
 
This move was made for one reason--to force Dick Biondi out. Michael Damsky's quotes show complete disregard for the listening audience.
Dick Biondi's Friday night request show was the best thing on Chicago radio.

Goodbye WLS-FM. Hope your ratings take a major dive!
 
“In his new timeslot, Dick will no longer have to compete for listeners against primetime TV and evening sports events. ”

No, but he will have to compete with something else people love. Sleep!
 
I'm glad Biondi's still on the air at all, and that he's being a trooper about it. Even if this is an attempt to push him out, his attitude towards this indicates that it won't work. Besides, at least he's on for an hour before midnight, and only until 2 AM. Go Dick!

And honestly, I think the station as a whole sounds better than ever.
 
mjb1124 said:
I'm glad Biondi's still on the air at all, and that he's being a trooper about it. Even if this is an attempt to push him out, his attitude towards this indicates that it won't work. Besides, at least he's on for an hour before midnight, and only until 2 AM. Go Dick!

And honestly, I think the station as a whole sounds better than ever.
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Doesn't matter to me how it sounds, because of moving Biondi to sleeping hours I won't be listening to this station anymore.
 
radioman148 said:
This move was made for one reason-
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Yes, the reason is that while in 25-54 the midday rank was often in the top 5, evening was averaging well below 20th.
 
It's been repeated, but Biondi has an awesome career, starting in Youngstown, OH, than WKBW in Buffalo and is one of the few survivors of the WLS conversion from Prairie Farmer station in 1960, which debuted with Sam Holman, Mort Crowley, Bob Hale, Gene Taylor & Ed Grennan. Was Jim Dunbar there too? I was around, in Central Ill, when that happened, he was in the 9-12 midnight slot where he belonged. What a career! Very nice man too. When he's on the song selections are more of what I like.
 
howardm said:
It's been repeated, but Biondi has an awesome career, starting in Youngstown, OH, than WKBW in Buffalo and is one of the few survivors of the WLS conversion from Prairie Farmer station in 1960, which debuted with Sam Holman, Mort Crowley, Bob Hale, Gene Taylor & Ed Grennan. Was Jim Dunbar there too? I was around, in Central Ill, when that happened, he was in the 9-12 midnight slot where he belonged. What a career! Very nice man too. When he's on the song selections are more of what I like.
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Yes--Jim Dunbar was there as an original. He moved to KGO in 1963. After the first 6 months Art Roberts replaced Ed Grennan.
Biondi was the only reason I listened to WLS-FM. Now he'll be on when I'm sleeping so it's adios WLS-FM for me. Not that they care.
I'll be switching to WJMK during my listening hours.
 
Wonder how long Biondi will stay at this shift? Maybe K Hits or the Drive should try to secure him for an evening slot. WLS should of put Landecker on 6-9 PM and Biondi 9-Midnight (original shift)

Why does Landecker need 5 hours????? This would solve the situation. Just Sayin'
 
Dr Wayne said:
Wonder how long Biondi will stay at this shift? Maybe K Hits or the Drive should try to secure him for an evening slot. WLS should of put Landecker on 6-9 PM and Biondi 9-Midnight (original shift)

Why does Landecker need 5 hours????? This would solve the situation. Just Sayin'
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Exactly! Biondi 9--midnight makes the most sense. What the heck do most of us who want to hear him, but have to get up early suppose to do?
That's why, and I am speculating, that it appears that WLS-FM wants him gone. They did it this way to avoid the terrible PR they would get if they actually fired him.
This whole things stinks.
 
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