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February 03, 2014 [Monday]
Issue #1274
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TIM TEBOW IN SUPER BOWL In a trade for Peyton Manning to come to Denver, CO John Elway releases Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow. So, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has no NFL contract to play this season. T-Mobile CMO Mike Sievert asks: Who better than Tim Tebow to embody the relevance of contract freedom? Tim Tebow stars in T-Mobile’s first-ever Super Bowl ads in comic skits to promote T-Mobile’s contract-free plans. T-Mobile President/CEO, John Legere, agrees: We thought Tim Tebow was the perfect choice for these spots. And, like T-Mobile, he has the grit, determination and passion for doing the right thing. T-Mobile unveils its ‘Contract Freedom’ offer to pay off contract termination fees of those who switch to T-Mobile and trade in their old phones.
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LISTENER COMPLAINT AWARDS KILT HOST GOLDEN AXE According to the Houston Chronicle, KILT-610′s nighttime sports talk show co-host Fred Davis is no longer with the station. Fred co-hosts the show with former NFL linebacker Ted Johnson. Over the weekend, KILT-610 removes Davis’ name from its website. Ryan McCredden, CBS Radio KILT-610 program director, affirms that Davis is no longer with the operation. McCredden avows that, along with Johnson, KILT hosts Paul Gallant, Patrick Creighton and Brien Straw will fill KILT-610′s open spot while the search is on for Davis’ replacement. Fred admits that his dismissal is because a listener files a complaint to KILT-610 that also goes to federal regulators. Davis says: They thought something that I said was indecent to them.
THE BIG 86 SWAPS OLDIES FOR SPORTS Heritage 5,000-watt KONO-860 in San Antonio, TX goes all the way back to the 1920s when radio is in its early stages. In the 1960s and 1970s, The Big 86 KONO is one of the Alamo City’s leading radio stations as it does battle with cross-town rival Top 40 KTSA-550. In the 1980s, KONO-860 broadcasts as San Antonio’s One and Oldies Station using their similar 1960s jingles. There is also ABC affiliate KONO TV (later KSAT TV) Channel 12 in the city. For more than 20 years, CMG KONO-860 simulcasts its Greatest Hits sister station KONO FM (101.1). Times change. Many former Top 40 powerhouse AM radio stations switch gears to Sports. Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Cox Media Group flips KONO-860 to a new Sports authority.
WACO HEADS TO AFGHANISTAN In 1971, on my way back home to Dallas, TX from PM Drive newscaster spot on KBAT-680 in San Antonio, wonder how it is to be a DJ on Top 40 WACO-1460 in Waco. Park my 1970 Dodge Charger in front of the WACO-1460 building and wander inside. Robert Weathers, WACO-1460 GM, and I chat about radio for about an hour. Soon, I become WACO-1460′s new AM Drive DJ and Program Director. Over 40 years later, on Thursday, January 30, 2014 WACO FM (99.9) reports The Zack and Jim Morning Show live broadcast from the Afghanistan war zone begins on Monday, February 3rd to Friday, February 7th. Along with its popular Country music, The Zack and Jim Morning Show will feature exclusive interviews and shout outs from American soldiers.
TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the first NFL team that fails to score a TD in a Super Bowl? The answer appears below.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
•RUSS WITHERS former NAB Radio Board Chairman founder of Withers Broadcasting’s 30 radio stations and 6 TV stations in Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois dies at 76 on January 24, 2014. •SINCLAIR Comedy WTAR-850 Norfolk, VA with 1.0 share in December 2013 PPM flips to News Talk Sports featuring Wall Street Journal This Morning (6-9am), Fox Sports Radio’s Dan Patrick (9am-12pm) & Jay Mohr Sports (12pm-3pm) plus Cumulus Media Network’s Michael Savage (3-6pm). •MARCELINO BENITO moves from KGUN TV CH 9 Tucson, AZ to KHOU TV CH 11 Houston, TX as general assignment reporter.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES
•1952 DRAGNET with Jack Webb premieres on NBC TV on February 3rd. •1964 MATRACA BERG singer-songwriter of Reba McEntire’s The Last One To Know born on February 3rd in Nashville, TN. •1979 CONRAD HILTON founder of Hilton Hotels dies at 91 on February 3rd. •1986 BLAINE LARSEN singer who releases his debut album just before his 19th birthday co-writer of George Strait’s I Gotta Get To You born on February 2nd in Tacoma, WA. •1997 BRYANT GUMBEL co-hosts final Today show on NBC-TV on February 3rd. •2005 KEITH ANDERSON’s video Pickin’ Wildflowers debuts on CMT on February 3rd.
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FRANK HALEY [News Director KKIM FM 102.9] (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#1273) January 31, 2014 [Friday] Thanks Jim, Did you get my up date on Bill Young. John Rook says he’s in a Houston Hospital, supposed to go home tomorrow. I don’t know what hosp. My information is 2nd hand, there should be someone in Houston who knows, Jim Carola, Bob McIntire. I just don’t know anyone else in the area. Sorry… I think Bill is suffering from breathing problems. Also, Brad Messer told me that Brad has the same problem, and can barely walk, uses a wheel chair to go more than 10 feet. He’s on oxygen. Frank
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CHUCK DUNAWAY [ex WABC-770, WKY-930, KILT-610] (Houston-Katy, TX) Jim; Got a long email from Brad Messer this afternoon. He is trying to move back to Texas. That would be great. Kendall and I were with Sharon and Bill (Young) at the TRHoF shindig you mentioned. We sat in the back to make an early exit without causing a scene. Possible we were our schmoozing when you spotted Bill alone. I saw but did not recognize Bob Cole at that same function. Take care my friend. You’re a lot more appreciated than you think. If you care to publish the Lash LaRue story…please be my guest. It can take up some space on a slow day. Take care. Chuck
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BUD BUSCHARDT [former Director WFAA TV CH-8, ABC satellite radio PD/host] (Dallas, TX) Subject: KULF [790 Houston, TX] Oldies Show. Jim, I never met Hank Moore. Between you and me, I’ll skip my PD critique of his performance. I will say that you sounded very good…very personal…very friendly. The show with the (KTRK TV CH) 13 guys was disorganized but that made it fun. (I listened while I was eating dinner tonight.) I probably made those tapes when I was visiting Houston. For some reason I used to carry my old Sony radio/cassette deck around when I traveled. Bud
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CHARLES GEORGE [ex KCHU FM] (Dallas, TX) Subject: Clones. I have always liked radio stations that had programming not found elsewhere on the dial. The problem is that there maybe a reason for there being so many stations that sound a like. Like I thought Wolfman Jack was very talented but could never figure why so many tried to be like him. Same with KVIL, I liked it but could not see why so many stations wanted to sound just like KVIL. I am not a professional, so if I were voting for others, it would be those that sound original. Like Talk Show Hosts that want to emulate sounding like another controversial figure. Do I want carbon copies of another personality, no. I know I don’t know anything as I have been told before by people. Like at churches where they tell me I don’t understand, and I say then can you explain it so I can, or is this just another way of not answering the question. Charles George
TRIVIA ANSWER: The first NFL team that fails to score a TD in a Super Bowl is the Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys in 1972 Super Bowl VI. Garabed Sarkis [Garo] Yepremian’s 31-yard field goal in the second quarter is the only thing that keeps Miami from a shutout. Dallas Cowboys defeat Miami Dolphins 24-3. Super Bowl MVP is Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. Probably what takes the edge off of a near shutout is Miami Dolphins’ famous undefeated season plus Super Bowl title the following year in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum when the Miami Dolphins whip the Washington Redskins 14-7.
JOANIE GREEN-GALLO [Longtime Houston, TX DJ/traffic reporter] (Tulsa, OK) Jim, Even Emergency Infant Services had a few “gotchas” for me today…I took over a position I normally don’t have on Mondays ~ the regular person was out, so I slipped in and started doing the job. So, while doing her work, I had to train someone to do my Monday job. Consequently, I was interrupted every couple of minutes between 9 and 12:30. Couple that with some clients at EIS who were a tad over the top with their attitudes and demands, I just sort of wiped my brow, bit my lip and thought, “…this too, shall pass…” (sigh)
EMORY AUSTIN (motivational speaker) Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.
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