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Msg # 634 Dated 04-21-88 12:29:35
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TOM'S BACK
After spending the last two days in San Diego, I come back to find out
that I missed two of your shows. Talk about bad timing on my part!!
I certainly hope they call you back this afternoon. Correction; I hope
the management comes to its senses and calls you back permanently!!
James
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Msg # 633 Dated 04-21-88 11:14:30
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: DICK ELLINGSON
Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?
Uh-oh...pressure!
Actually, what we do in the morning at KKFR is more
stream-of-consciousnees rather than a lot of forced and contrived stuff
that, just for the sake of doing it, ends up sounding half-a$$ed
amusing. Maryann Watkins (who also does news on KFYI) is my newswoman/
partner on the show, and her insight and knowledge of what's going on
really helps the attitude of the show. Hope ya like it. If not, I'll
join ya in listening to AM when Tom's on!
Cheers,
Howard Hoffman/KKFR
Co-SysOp
Msg # 632 Dated 04-21-88 10:37:08
From: DICK ELLINGSON
To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?
Nothing personal. I've never caught your show; I'll listen tomorrow
morning. All I hear these days is what seems to be someone reading a
short blurb that starts when one song fades and finishes with the intro
to the next song. Is it because there are so few dj's with anything
worthwhile to say that management feels that everything must be written
down? I don't hear conversation, only promos. Am I wrong? I hope you
show me that I am when I catch your show tomorrow morning.
Msg # 631 Dated 04-21-88 09:15:40
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: ALL
Re: SPEC. ANNOUCE.
Judging from Tom's closing comments on his show yesterday, "Only God
knows who will be on between 3 and 7 today"
He does not expect to be on today? Let's hope he is...
It will be interesting to see what Fred has up his sleeve now.
What is the purpose of having Mark Williams sitting in with another
host a couple of times a day? Are they going to try a new Talk format?
Msg # 630 Dated 04-21-88 07:54:47
From: BILL BOROSKI
To: ALAN HAMILTON
Re: (R)TOM'S RETURN...?
Do you really think KFYI was serious about a "BATTLE" at the 7000 seat
Sundome? IN SUN CITY WEST? When the last BATTLE took place in MESA
there were always empty seats and I'll bet that the capacity of that
room was about 75 to 100 tops.
Msg # 623 Dated 04-20-88 22:28:46
From: SYSOP
To: MIKE EMBRY
Re: (R)TOM'S BACK
I am still an "on-call" host. I have been "called in" the last two days.
I don't know how long it will last, but I've enjoyed talking with
everyone again. I don't know anything about the Battle.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 622 Dated 04-20-88 22:19:35
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: ALL
Re: TOM'S RETURN...?
I noticed that they had stopped advertising the Battle, so I was
wondering if it would be canceled. The promo mentions an upcomming
important announcement, probably naming a new permament afternoon host.
That may be Tom, OR it may be....?
/
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Msg # 620 Dated 04-20-88 21:36:48
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
We are in the process of lining up pickets for the station. We will be
doing it within the next two weeks. It will have to be done sometime
Monday thru Friday to be effective. We will be advising all of the
press as to date and time.
This would be a great time for any and all of you to meet each other and
give Tom added support. If you can make/take time, we can use help with
making signs, and lining up times for picketing.
We are going to have T-Shirts made up and they will be available at
cost, for anyone who wants to wear one.
If you can help, please contact me at 937-0563, evenings or weekends.
Msg # 619 Dated 04-20-88 21:30:24
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ANNA LAPLACE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Good idea. We have to keep the presure on. Once Tom is back on
permanently, we will contact all of the sponsors and offer our support.
However, we have gotten at least one call from a sponsor who stated that
we don't need someone like Tom. The s.o.b. wouldn't tell us who he was
even though we told him who we were. Maybe it was Fred Weber in
disguise!
If you haven't read message #618, please do so. Also 620 (I think).
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1: The last American Atheist meeting (4/16/88) called for a plan to picket
2: KFYI in the near future. If you haven't already got in touch with them,
3: let me know and we can coordinated the two groups.
4: Rod
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Msg # 619 Dated 04-20-88 21:30:24
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ANNA LAPLACE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Good idea. We have to keep the presure on. Once Tom is back on
permanently, we will contact all of the sponsors and offer our support.
However, we have gotten at least one call from a sponsor who stated that
we don't need someone like Tom. The s.o.b. wouldn't tell us who he was
even though we told him who we were. Maybe it was Fred Weber in
disguise!
If you haven't read message #618, please do so. Also 620 (I think).
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Msg # 618 Dated 04-20-88 21:08:57
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
NOTE------NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE---
Tom Leykis being back may only be TEMPORARY!!!! Tom is only working
day to day. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE DO NOT LET UP WITH OUR CALLS AND
LETTERS TO KFYI AND TO THE SPONSORS!!!!!
From what we can tell:
l. Tom was put back on the air because of all of our efforts. But this
is only TEMPORARY!! No peace treaty has been signed by Fred Weber!!!!
2. The "Battle" was cancelled because word leaked out that FRIENDS OF
TOM LEYKIS would show up "live and in person" to defend Tom Leykis!!!
Its not over till its over as a famous baseball player once said. DO
NOT quit sending cards and letters or making those telephone calls.
Make yourself a promise to send at least one letter each and every day
to a sponsor. If you need a sample letter let me know. I also have
copies of "Fitz's" column and "Bud's" colunm, if you need copies. I
send copies of each along with a letter to each sponsor. You should
also call KFYI and let them know THAT YOU APPRECIATE TOM BEING BACK ON
THE RADIO. But tell them we want him back on PERMANENTLY!!!! PLEASE
PLEASE, DON'T LET UP. We won a BATTLE, not the WAR!!!!!!
Msg # 617 Dated 04-20-88 20:49:31
From: TIM GINSBACH
To: MIKE EMBRY
Re: (R)TOM'S BACK
No kidding Tom's back - but for how long? Apparently even he dosen't
know for sure. I think he and the rest of us as well are getting jerked
around on this issue. It
is high time that differences are put aside and let Tom do what he does
best... entertain and inform us. On with the show!!!
Msg # 616 Dated 04-20-88 20:03:16
From: MIKE EMBRY
To: ALL
Re: TOM'S BACK
Tom's back! Hip, hip horay! Now I can listen to AM again. But let's
not back off just now. Let the sponsers and KFYI know we're gald, very
glad, Tom's back - but, we expect him to REMAIN ON THE AIR!
- Mike Embry -
P.S. Why did they postpone Battle of the Talk Show Hosts.
Msg # 615 Dated 04-20-88 18:00:59
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: DICK ELLINGSON
Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?
"The days of personality DJs are gone..."?
(tugging my red necktie and sweating)
Huh! My life story...no respect at all...
Howard Hoffman/KKFR
Co-Sysop
News/Talk Forum
Msg # 614 Dated 04-20-88 13:22:43
From: JIM DELTON
To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
Re: (R)TOM BACK ON KFYI!
I heard that show! I couldn't believe it; I only heard about 1 and 1/2
sentences and thought, what's going on, this sounds LIFELIKE instead of
just workman like, and then realized it was T.L. I just hope that it
indicates Fred is coming to his senses. Maybe the owners of the station
were starting to realize what was going on? Is that too much to hope?
Msg # 611 Dated 04-20-88 08:13:34
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: ALL
Re: TOM'S RETURN
I work nights, so when I woke up at about 5:50pm and turned on my
radio I was really shocked. Barry had indicated that morning that Mark
Williams was going to be filling in that day "until a permament host is
found." When I heard the guest and some caller talking about bigotry,
I though it was Mark doing his "disect-a-bigot" which he does from time
to time. Then, "Tom Leykis on the Talk Station, 910, KFYI." *That*
sure woke me up. So far, Earl Baldwin and Barry Young have been cagey
about who's going to be on today. Well, we'll find out.
This could have been a trial run, to see if Tom could get back on the
air without makeing a big deal over it (i.e., to not embarass the
management any more than they have been already, with the bad press).
I *hope* so, but I have no way of knowing.
/
/ * / Alan
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Msg # 610 Dated 04-19-88 22:42:11
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: ALL
Re: TOM'S RETURN TODAY...
I thought that it was an answer to my christian prayers, but then a lady
got on the air and said that it was an answer to her atheistic
prayers...hummmmm, I wonder which of us was answered...hehehe!
Msg # 608 Dated 04-19-88 22:23:10
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: JIM FORDYCE
Re: (R)TOM RETURNS
He doesn't like to hear that "he's a breath of fresh air" so, "he's an
air of fresh breath"....how about that! Or "a fresh of breath
air"...anything but what you just said, I guess!
Msg # 607 Dated 04-19-88 20:36:32
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
It was sure great to hear Tom back on a radio station today!!!!
Don't know if our efforts had anything to do with it or not, BUT, poor
Bill is getting calls from sponsors complaining about our efforts. Now
if the sponsors will complain to KFYI and Fred Weber. We have gotten a
great response from the public in wanting information to help Tom. Bill
and I thank all of you for your efforts. BUT....DON'T LET UP NOW. WE
JUST GOT A TASTE OF WHAT WE HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS!!!!
HERE ARE SOME MORE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS. ADDRESSES TO COME LATER!
Arizona Beef Council--273-7l63
American Continental Corp. 957-7l70
Buzz Jensen's Sound Advice---955-8800
Bill Luke Chrysler-Plymouth----249-1234
Childress Buick----249-ll33
Chompies----971-8010
Msg # 605 Dated 04-19-88 20:03:49
From: JIM FORDYCE
To: ALL
Re: TOM
SERIOUSLY TOM, AND I THINK MOST AGREE WITH ME IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR YOU
TODAY...LETS KEEP THE PRESSURE ON WEBER AND GET YOU BACK WHERE YOU
BELONG....MY SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP (AS WELL AS MY OFFBEAT SENSE OF
HUMOR) CONTINUE AS ALWAYS....
Msg # 604 Dated 04-19-88 20:01:03
From: JIM FORDYCE
To: ALL
Re: TOM RETURNS
HELLO...TOM....I'M A WIDOW AND IT WAS SO NICE TO HEAR YOU ON KFYI TODAY
I WAS SO EXCITED, I DIDN'T NEED MY GERITOL TODAY...TOM..YOU WERE A
BREATH OF FRESH AIR..........
Msg # 603 Dated 04-19-88 19:44:17
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: SYSOP
Re: OPEN MIKE
Well Tom, nice to HEAR you again, bet it felt good.
Let's hope they make a habbit of it.
later,
John Schuch
Msg # 602 Dated 04-19-88 18:33:41
From: JEFF PATTON
To: ALL
Re: TOM ON THE AIR
I couldn't believe my ears today. Was this a fill in or is Tom back?
The next question would be, how about Thursday's battle of the Talk Show
Hosts?
Msg # 598 Dated 04-19-88 17:03:00
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
Re: (R)TOM BACK ON KFYI!
It is great to hear Tom back on the air! I happened to tune in by
chance -- overshot FM on the way back from the tape player. I thought
sure I'd been warped back in time by a month.
Now's the time to really push for Tom, so Fred Weber will get the
message!
Msg # 597 Dated 04-19-88 16:41:10
From: MIKE EMBRY
To: ANNA LAPLACE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
I forgot to include deviants in the list of people who need Tom back on
the air. But with the Mecham groupies out there supposedly being
"normal" & "good" people, it's getting hard to tell who's deviant and
who's not! Maybe the "THE HOT ARZONA SUN" (sound familiar?) has baked
the sense out us & we're ALL deviants!??????
- Mike Embry -
Msg # 595 Dated 04-19-88 14:12:50
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: ALL
Re: TOM BACK ON KFYI!
***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE***
Tom Leykis, who as you know has been "on call" for the last three weeks
has BEEN CALLED! He'll do the afternoon show TODAY (Tue 4/19) from 3pm
to 7pm on KFYI! No reasons given, other than he's been called in to do
his old shift today by station management. Tune in...ought to be
interesting, especially to those of you who have been active in FTL and
those of you who have been just plain active.
Howard Hoffman/KKFR
Co-Sysop - News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 594 Dated 04-19-88 07:04:25
From: BILL BOROSKI
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
KEEP YOUR CHIN UP.
YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF FRIENDS IN ARIZONA.
Msg # 593 Dated 04-18-88 23:55:01
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: STEPHEN HOWARD
Re: (R)HELLO
If you are all pulling for Tom...then how about helping us contact the
sponsors of KFYI and let them know that "we" as consumers will no longer
support businesses that advertise on KFYI due to the cavalier and unfair
manner in which they have treated Tom! Some of the sponsors and their
addresses have been posted on this BBS, also on Zephyr (894-6526) and
Silent Side (962-7698)...and they probably need to be re-posted by now!
Sorry, Tom...I'll try my best to get them up their again as soon as
possible!
Msg # 592 Dated 04-18-88 23:48:54
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: MIKE EMBRY
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Yeah, besides...I miss Tom's deviant laughter!!! He always sounds like
he's up to something....hehehe...
Msg # 591 Dated 04-18-88 23:43:23
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: JAMES TRIGUERO
Re: (R)DIAL-A-DATE
Hear! hear! That was well put! I don't think that it could have been
said better!!!
Msg # 589 Dated 04-18-88 20:38:25
From: STEPHEN HOWARD
To: ALL
Re: HELLO
Just wanted to saay hello. Hope you are doing well (under the
circumstances). We're all pulling for you (I'm speaking for the
twenty-two of us at work). Be well.
Msg # 587 Dated 04-18-88 18:41:24
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Please write or call the following sponsors to advise them you will no
longer listen to KFYI and to take their advertising dollars elsewhere or
you will not patronize their establishment.
Mr. Tom Fisher (842-8600), Don Sanderson Ford, P>O> Box l407, Glendale,
Arizona, 85311......Ms. Esther Parsons, lst V.P., (431-3100 or 262-2000)
The Arizona Bank, P>O> Box 25ll, Phoenix, Az., 85002......Mr. Clete
Preuss, Advertising Director (820-4488), UDC Homes, 4820 S. Mill Ave.,
Tempe, Az., 85282.....Mr. Shawn Mercer, Manager, (997-0446), Terminex
International, 2l49 W. Mt. View Rd., Phoenix, Az., 85021.....Mr. Ken
Yanuzis, President (484-7071), I/O/Pure Systems, 3602 W. Thomas Rd.,
Phoenix, Az., 85019.....Mr. John Thomas, General Manager (955-0913),
Trans Fix, 28l2 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Az., 85016.....Butch
(939-7561), La Perla Cafe, 59l2 W. Glendale, Glendale, Az., 85301.....
New Home Concepts (996-4663). Address to come later.
Please take the time to write and/or call these people. We will be
adding more to the list each day.
NOTE: "Battle of the Talk Show Hosts" is scheduled for this Thursday.
If you can attend, please call Bill Dougan at 866-7351 or Gene Keefover
at 937-0563 (both numbers for evenings) for information on the plans
scheduled by "Friends of Tom Leykis".
Msg # 586 Dated 04-18-88 15:13:10
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: DAVID SHOUGH
Re: (R)DIAL-A-DATE
There is no logic in Mr. Weber's actions the past few months, but I do
have a hypothesis. It seems to me that Fred Weber, while having some
business experience, has no ability in programming a news/talk radio
station. He would've kept himself out of a lot of trouble if he stuck
to management and left the broadcasting end of the business to a very
professional program director such as Tom Leykis. (Not a yes-man like
Barry Young.) If Barry had any professional integrity, he would not
have taken the post for the same reasons that Tom resigned.
Msg # 582 Dated 04-18-88 02:56:42
From: STEVE GRESSER
To: BOB THORNBURG
Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM
I gotta tell you, that's a good price - BUT (here goes the tech stuff,
not really for this BBS but just this once) the Packard Bell, last time
I checked, was NOT Hayes AT command compatable. Sure, the warranty is
important, but will Packard Bell support you when you have no idea how
to run your software on it? To be honest, I wouldn't buy anything less
than 2400 BPS for an IBM/Compatable machine, as 3 and 1200 are sometimes
not only unbearably slow, but almost useless for online ANSI graphics
and file transfers. Here, 1200 is probably fine, as you are only
reading messages. However (Tom will love this), this is NOT the only
BBS in the Valley. If you're thinking of getting a modem (here comes
the plug, you could all see it coming) why not try a USRobotics Courier
at 2400 or even 4800 BPS. With that, you could fly.
Msg # 581 Dated 04-17-88 23:36:03
From: DAVID SHOUGH
To: ALL
Re: DIAL-A-DATE
I have but one question: How can KFYI justify killing Dial-A-Date,
saying that it "did not reflect the high journalistic, news slant of the
station," when it lets Jaime spent two or three hours last week
exploring the burning question of the eighties: "What do you consider
tacky?" Come on Fred, give us a break.
Msg # 576 Dated 04-17-88 17:00:53
From: JIMMY MAGAHERN
To: ALL
Re: BREATH OF FRESH AIR
we miss you hope you get something soon
ed
Msg # 575 Dated 04-17-88 16:50:52
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: GEORGE JOHNSON
Re: (R)BBS
Tried to reach you on your BBS Eroszona to leave you a message about
Tom. I couldn't get logged on properly and your system disconnected me.
I guess by now you know the story about Tom. Keep checking this BBS for
further information, read the "New Times" each Wednesday and call Bill
Dougan at 866-7351 for more information. He is heading the "Friends of
Tom Leykis" group and I am trying to help him.
If you want me to have access to you EROSZONA BBS, add me as an approved
user and I will add messages whenever possible.
Msg # 573 Dated 04-17-88 15:41:45
From: BOB THORNBURG
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)THANK YOU
Re: love to debate Jesse Jackson's candidacy with E.J. Montini
.
I would love to hear it! One thing that Montini didn't mention was that
Jackson's a Socialist. I don't care what color Jackson is; I would
never vote for a socialist except under extenuating circumstances.
Msg # 572 Dated 04-17-88 15:35:23
From: BOB THORNBURG
To: ALAN HAMILTON
Re: (R)TAX PROTEST
I think we would all be better off if all income tax was rescinded and
replaced with sales tax. We would each know how hard the tax system
hits on a continuing basis instead of just once a year. I think the
politicians would be more careful in spending with each American fully
aware of the tax dollars the government buzzes through.
Besides, it would eliminate the horrible April 15th!
Msg # 570 Dated 04-17-88 12:22:52
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: JAMES TRIGUERO
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Yes, I was thinking of showing up at the Battle myself. They can't
hang up on you in person! They can bleep you off the air, but the
audience will hear you.
/
/ * / Alan
* *
Msg # 569 Dated 04-17-88 09:36:08
From: JEFF PATTON
To: ALL
Re: TOM
After listening to Tom Leykis, everything else is just noise.
Msg # 566 Dated 04-16-88 15:35:56
From: DIANE WYSOCKI
To: SYSOP
Re: FINALLY FOUND YOU!!
WELL, TOM MY CHILDREN WERE THRILLED TO OF TALKED TO TOM LEYKIS ON THE
PHONE WHEN YOU CALLED FOR VALIDATION. WE HAVE STOPPED LISTENING TO KFYI
WILL IT HELP? I WROTE A LETTER TO THE STATION TELLING THEM I THINK WHAT
THEY HAVE DONE STINKS. I ALSO ASKED THEM TO FORWARD THE LETTER TO YOU.
ARE YOU RECEIVING YOUR MAIL FROM THEM?
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CONTINUED LATER.
Msg # 557 Dated 04-16-88 10:29:04
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: THANKS AGAIN
George Johnson: I have not kissed KFYI off. I want to work. They have
put me on hold and continued to pay me. I am awaiting my next
assignment. Read Bud Wilkinson's or Bruce Christian's Saturday columns in
the Republic or the Tribune respectively.
Alan Hamilton: I can't get hired in another market while I am under
contract to KFYI. All I can do is sit. Thanks for writing.
Steve Brown: I worked in Miami for two years. When did you leave?
Enjoyed your comments. Christine and I are doing just fine. She, of
course, continues to work as a reporter in Spanish on Channel 33.
I could go on and on with these messages. As you can see, it's not as
interesting to read these responses if you can't read the questions that
go with them. So, once you've been validated (if you're reading this
message, you've been validated!), leave your not so private questions
and comments as PUBLIC MESSAGES, and I'll respond publicly. And thank
you for using The News/Talk Radio Forum!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 556 Dated 04-16-88 10:19:52
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: THANK YOU III
Marty Halperin: I won't get into your occupation. Have you always been
a listener? Just curious...
Jim Forsman: Thanks for that information!
Dave Brewer: Unfortunately, we're not set up to provide that kind of
information. Try one of the general interest BBSs around the Valley.
Demi Madison: We don't maintain a files subsystem at this time. We are
strictly here to exchange messages. Thanks, though, for the offer.
Gene Keefover: I can't thank you enough for your continued loyalty,
concern, and active support. Every message you have left has brightened
my day. Thanks for everything.
Dave McCarroll: Your comments are much appreciated. Check in often!
Michael Malone: As I explained to your wife, I meant every word I said
about Colonel Milstead. Still do. Keep in touch.
Msg # 555 Dated 04-16-88 10:11:56
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: THANK YOU CONTINUED
Barbara Foulke: Thanks for logging on. I am still sitting here awaiting
my first "on-call" assignment. Hasn't happened yet. Since you're from
England, I'm interested in knowing your opinion of Victoria Jones as my
replacement. Keep in touch.
Kelly Siebecke: I have validated you under your real name to keep
things simple. Read Bud Wilkinson in the Saturday Republic on the TV
page, or Bruce Christian's Saturday column in the Tribune. It will
explain a lot. As for what KFYI's management is thinking, you'll have to
ask KFYI. By the way, Seattle has two news/talk stations these
days...KIRO, of course, which is a lot like KTAR, and KING, which, while
closer to KFYI in spirit, isn't quite the same. Thanks for writing.
Greg Loper: Welcome to the BBS. I appreciate your comments and I look
forward to seeing you here again.
Steve Andrews: Thanks for logging on, and keep in touch.
Diane Wysocki: What a relief to be living in the 80's and to have this
form of communication and expression. Thanks for logging on.
Msg # 554 Dated 04-16-88 10:02:11
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: THANK YOU
There are so many private comments that I can't take up all of the
necessary space to answer each individually, so I'll do it in this
message. Once you've been validated, unless it's SUPER PERSONAL, why
don't you leave your comments on this board publicly so everyone can
share?
James Triguero: I would love to blow up an idiot caller right now. I
would love to debate Jesse Jackson's candidacy with E.J. Montini right
now. (Did you see his column on Jackson?) I appreciate your continued
contact and support.
Lee Steffeck: Welcome to The News/Talk Radio Forum. I've explained my
situation on this BBS many, many times. If you read back on recent
messages, I think that what has happened will become quite clear. Also,
check Bud Wilkinson's Saturday Republic column on the TV page, and Bruce
Christian's in the Tribune.
Dennis Reed: Part of the reason I resigned as KFYI's program director
was the fact that "Dial-A-Date" was forcibly taken off the air. Check in
often!
Msg # 553 Dated 04-16-88 09:52:39
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: NEW TIMES AD
Thanks to everyone who has responded to our ad in New Times. This is the
last week that the ad will run. Please be sure to post our number on
othe bulletin boards, both locally and nationally. And be sure to check
back often. My apologies to those who I have not yet called personally.
I'll get around to everyone as soon as possible.
Don't miss Bud Wilkinson's Saturday column in the Republic or Bruce
Christian's Saturday column in the Tribune. Also, the "Geraldo!" show
that started a lot of this uproar will be replayed on KUTP-TV 45 (and
across the country) on Thursday, April 21st. Phoenix time is 9 PM. Check
your local listings outside the Phoenix area.
Thanks so much for your support during a VERY diificult time.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 552 Dated 04-16-88 04:12:58
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: GEORGE JOHNSON
Re: (R)BBS
George, I think we all were suprised. I remember the Tuesday that Tom
was supposed to be back on the air. At 3:00, I was anxiously awaiting
an exciting broadcast. When I heard Barry Young and Victoria Jones on
the air, I knew something was up. When Barry read Weber's press
release, I was in shock. Surely no man could be stupid enough to take
this valley's hottest radio personality off of the air, and replace him
with Victoria Jones. Has Victoria, (or any other talk show host from
Phoenix) been on the Geraldo Rivera and Oprah Winfrey talk shows? Was
Weber insane? My disbelief became anger, but unfortunately the lines
were jammed and I couldn't express my opinion. And the hosts can't talk
about it any more. (Compliments of Fred Weber) In fact I got on the
air one day when Barry said he would agree with anything the callers
said, and be polite about it. I asked him if he agreed Fred Weber was
a nincompoop. He said that while he would agree, he didn't
have to broadcast it. Since when was some one tape delayed for saying
'nincompoop'? But to answer your question George, only The sick mind of
KFYI's general manager knows the REAL reason he took Tom off. I can
tell you something I do; there are an awful lot of people who are sick
about it.
Msg # 550 Dated 04-15-88 17:36:53
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: MARK YANNONE
Re: (R)TAX PROTEST
I am a bit amused by the belief many people hold that if the income tax
is done away with, they will not pay as much taxes any more. The truth
is, other tax rates would be raised to the point make up the difference.
/
/ * / Alan
* *
Msg # 548 Dated 04-15-88 14:14:31
From: TAMI BAKER
To: ALL
Re: # FOR K.SIEBECKE/T.BAKER
Tom, my ph. # for validation ( I was so busy talking in the comments
that I inadvertantly left out the #....when I get on a tangent....)
(602)371-8542. Thx......K/T
Msg # 547 Dated 04-15-88 10:49:29
From: GEORGE JOHNSON
To: ALL
Re: BBS
Not only am I new on this board, I have been out of town for awhile and
do not know what happened to Tom and KFYI. I heard a caller ask the
other day and the announcer would not talk about it. I was gone when
the/a newspaper story in New Times apparently discussed the issue.
Obviously I was surprised to find Tom not on the air - would anyone care
to tell me what is/has been going on??? Was Tom too opinionated for
some advertisor? What? If any of you are interested I am the sysop of
a rather less cerebral (adult - no pay) board entitled EROSZONA at
3810951...
Msg # 544 Dated 04-14-88 23:14:07
From: ANNA LAPLACE
To: ALL
Re: THIS BBS
I feel like I'm in the twilight zone! I can't find my way around in
this BBS! God, does this mean I might never get out of it??? Stuck for
life, or until Tom or Christine lets me out??? I go through this with
every BBS when I'm just learning how it operates. I get stuck around in
it! Please excuse my twisted sense of humour!
Msg # 541 Dated 04-14-88 22:13:00
From: TERRY GREEN
To: MIKE STACKPOLE
Re: (R)TRUE CONFESSIONS...
Maybe it's an inbred sense of morbid voyeurism. I'd rather just kick
back and enjoy it than get myself all worked up about this and that.
Life's too short, and my family's ulcer-prone. Call me crazy, call me
irresponsible...
Msg # 528 Dated 04-13-88 15:38:08
From: PETER PETRISKO
To: ALL
Re: RADIO
Someone suggested Tom start his own radio station... Evidently,
someone or some group is indeed trying to garner support for a community
radio station, something along the lines of Tucson's KXCI.
Unfortunately, I've only heard faint rumblings about this, and one
letter in print in the pages of New Times from someone who may or may
not actually be involved with this great idea... Anyone out there have
any more info about this, or is it just a vicious rumor? Please post
anything you know, especially any contact info...
Msg # 520 Dated 04-12-88 19:23:57
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)SEEMING CONTRADICTION
Just checking. I'm a big fan and miss your show as much as you seem to
miss doing it.
Msg # 517 Dated 04-12-88 15:44:41
From: BRIAN GARRETT
To: JIM HANSON
Re: (R)LATER MUCH !!
Hi Jim,
Thanks! It's a relief to get that man out of office, I really do feel
better. I should hope that we never see him again in ANY public office.
He's an extremely dangerous person, and (I believe) very unqualified
for any occupation where he must serve any group of people.
__
/ ) .
/--< ___ __ ,_
/___/_/ (_ <_ (_/:_/ )_____
Msg # 516 Dated 04-12-88 15:26:33
From: BOB THORNBURG
To: JAMES TRIGUERO
Re: (R)TAKING ACTION
If you want to get your message across, boycott the station. If you get
a big enough boycott, he will listen.
Msg # 514 Dated 04-12-88 15:16:32
From: BOB THORNBURG
To: JIM HANSON
Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM
I used to log on CompuServe until Genie came along. Genie's $5 per hour
at 1200 bps is much cheaper than CIS at $12.50 per hour at 1200 bps.
CIS does seem to have more though. Does anyone here log onto "Connect"?
Msg # 513 Dated 04-12-88 12:27:22
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: MERLIN DOIRON
Re: (R)NEWS WIRE
Merlin...
The Source has both UPI and AP national AND state wires...you might give
them a try...I went back to Source after a two-year absence, and I'm
impressed with what they have available (now that ENS on CompuServe
dropped the state wires, it's manna from heaven). Unfortunately,
Source's commands are a bit cumbersome...but at least the info is
there...
Msg # 512 Dated 04-12-88 10:47:21
From: SYSOP
To: PAUL BENJAMIN
Re: (R)SEEMING CONTRADICTION
Paul:
Obviously, it would have to be a VERY hefty salary to go live on a
desert island someplace and do nothing. No, I wouldn't do Easy
Listening or Country formats for any price simply because I have enough
pride in my work to refuse any work at which I would not excel.
This is the first time that I have been off the air for this long a
period in seven years (unless I count my appearance in Miami last week),
and I must admit, you can get so close to the grind that you can take
that platform for granted. I miss being on the air and arguing with
listeners. It is my favorite thing in the world to do.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 511 Dated 04-12-88 09:50:39
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: SYSOP
Re: SEEMING CONTRADICTION
Tom, you have said many times over on the air that your expressed
opinions are legitimate, that you didn't make statements designed for
controversy. One afternoon you were going on at length about how you
only did it for the money and that if someone would pay you a hefty
salary to go to a desert island and do nothing, you would go gladly.
Now you seem to be doing that, give or take one's definition of 'hefty'.
What's the deal? I wanted to call you that day and ask you if you'd go
over to KTAR and be nice to the widows and interview the liver spots
doctor if they payed you enough...
A close friend from high school is (or was, anyway) a highly payed DJ at
WRIF -- the ABC o&o FM rocker in Detroit. We grew up together listening
to rock music and both were really into it. I saw him about 8 years ago
and he floored me when he told me that he'd do any format -- c&w,
easy listening, whatever -- if the price was right.
What I'm saying is that on-air personalities become something special to
the folks that follow them. They believe that they do what they do
because the enjoy it and believe in it, and are disillusioned when they
find out otherwise.
In your case I suspect that you really do do it with sincerity and that
you would quickly tire of the desert island and want to be back 'doing
what you do best.'
-Paul
Msg # 510 Dated 04-12-88 00:42:51
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: ALL
Re: TAKING ACTION
I know there are a lot of us out there who are extremely frustrated
with Fred Weber's actions. I've also noticed that there is now a policy
at KFYI in which talk of Tom is not allowed. Sunday, while Mark
Williams, was asking for a list of "Stupid Things", I called in, only to
hear from the board operator, that any mention of Tom would not go on
the air. He said it was a policy instituted by "management". In other
words, Fred Weber. I suppose this is to create the illusion that the
listeners have forgotten Tom. He is not allowing us to express our
opinion. I wonder if he is even reading the massive amounts of mail he
is receiving. For those of you who share my frustration: LET'S DO
SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!! We should put our heads together and come up
with a plan of action that we can carry out. I am asking that all ideas
be left as a reply so that we can twist Weber's arm a bit. That jerk
tried to prove that he has ultimate authority over Tom by taking him off
the air. I say we show Mr. Weber that the listeners and advertisers
have authority over him. As a whole, I'm sure we can come up with some
excellent ideas. So please reply with your suggestions. We need to
send a clear message to Fred Weber that we're not going to take this
from him, and we want Tom Leykis back on the air!
Msg # 507 Dated 04-11-88 18:35:58
From: CAROL ARENA
To: ALL
Re: RADIO
greetings froomm co-workers, all miss tom on the radio . he made our
afternoon go by fast. actually, tho i would call it a breath of "hot"
air (from the highest power) seriously, tom i suggest you
buy and run your own radio station. maybe new times can help
financially. just a thought.
Msg # 506 Dated 04-11-88 17:07:32
From: MERLIN DOIRON
To: ALL
Re: NEWS WIRE
PLEASE HELP!
WE HERE AT WJNS RADIO ARE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON COMPUTERIZED NEWS
WIRES. IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION THAT COULD BE OF SOME HELP PLEASE CALL
(504) 925-9521. WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT COMPU-SERVE AND ARE LOOKING FOR
OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
Msg # 505 Dated 04-11-88 17:04:04
From: MERLIN DOIRON
To: ALL
Re: WEATHER WIRE
We here at the National Weather Network as well as WJNS radio wish to
compliment you on a nice looking board. We have a board here that allows
people to access weather data from anywhere in the nation. if there is
anyone out there interested in our product please give Mark J Doiron a
call at (504) 925-0001. We also have a weather service that broadcasts
voiced weather to stations throughout the Southeast US and we are
looking to expand in all areas of the nation. If there are any radio
stations that need accurate up to the minute weather information for
their area please call Edward St.Pe' at (504) 925-9521. The National
Weather Network is here to serve you in anyway possible.
Msg # 503 Dated 04-11-88 15:54:19
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)PLANS
Jim:
Any realistic possibility of my being back on the air on KFYI? You'd
have to ask KFYI. So far, there have been four or five hosts who have
not done their regular shifts and I haven't been "called on". You tell
me.
Nobody misses my doing that show more than I do. Thanks for asking.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 502 Dated 04-11-88 15:17:08
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)PLANS
Is there any realistic possibility of you being back on the air on KFYI?
or is it a lost cause? I really miss that "breath of fresh air" on the
way home from work!
Msg # 501 Dated 04-11-88 15:09:09
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: JIM HANSON
Re: (R)RADIO
I agree with you that I listen for subjects, but no one seems to be
booking them the way Tom did. I remember driving home from work as Tom
would mention what he had coming up. If I had a nickel for every time
I said, "He can't be seriously doing that topic!" I could buy a radio
station and we could have Tom back on the air. (Well, I guess I'd have
to toss in a nickel for each time Tom made a remark and I said, "I can't
believe he said that!" to afford a station, but you get the point.)
Msg # 500 Dated 04-11-88 14:39:21
From: JIM HANSON
To: JOYCE POWELL
Re: (R)RADIO
I agree with you, I miss Tom also. With all the commercials and
with the British lady, (who is a fine person I am sure) I don't listen
as much as usual. I tend to listen more for topics than the hosts,
although the hosts make a big difference too.
Msg # 499 Dated 04-11-88 14:37:11
From: JIM HANSON
To: CHRIS MITCHELL
Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM
Congratulations on being able to afford CompuServe at 2400 baud.
I don't use CS very much any more for that reason. I still use slow
300 baud occasionally to cut costs but after being used to 2400 on
local Phx BBS's 300 is terribly slow. I can down-load most of what I
want form local BBS's (if they are not busy!) and it is cheaper. I
belong to IBM PC Users Group and we have 2 good BBS's here in valley.
Trouble is there are always busy! Bad timing I guess.
Msg # 497 Dated 04-11-88 13:06:08
From: JOYCE POWELL
To: TOM
Re: RADIO
I AM A LISTENER OF KFYI AND REALLY MISS YOU IN THE AFTERNOONS! I AM 34
AND ABSOLUTELY HATE THE NAMBY-PAMBY WAY IT IS BEING PROGRAMMED NOW. I
TOO APPRECIATE THE FREE MARKET AND SAY IF THE PUBLIC DOESN'T WANT TO
LISTEN TO CONTROVERSY - THEY WON'T. BUT, TO HAVE THE OWNER JUST THROW
AWAY THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DYNAMIC STATEMENT IN THE RADIO
INDUST
IS CRAZY. I HOPE THAT YOUR DIFFERENCES WILL BE RESOLVED AND THAT THE
Unfortunately, much of what you said is all too true for many others I
suspect. I found myself in the same position for the last couple of
years, listening to AM RADIO, for gods sake, for the first time in a
decade! I find I am listening less and less now and even have to
listen to KTAR due to the impeachment not being carried on KFYI. What
I want to know is "where the hell did Fred Weber come from?"
Msg # 439 Dated 04-03-88 07:45:19
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: JIM SPEISER
Re: (R)OPEN LETTER
Jim,
I agree with your sentiments entirely. Tom's dismissal has shot the
hell out of my budget because now I'm buying more CDs to fill up that
afternoon drive time. Of course, I am getting more writing done in the
afternoon, but I miss having my systems jump-started in the afternoon
when I begin to wind down.
Msg # 438 Dated 04-03-88 01:18:11
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: PERSONAL MESSAGES
Hey folks!
A number of you have gotten into the habit of making all of your
messages "personal" rather than making them available to all to read.
Please be considerate. One reason it seems as if there is nothing to
read when many log on is because so many messages are protected. Unless
a message is of the utmost personal nature, why not make it public so
all of us can read it? When the BBS asks about your security on a
message, enter "N)one" instead of "R)eceiver". That way, we can all
share and respond.
Believe me, I can read ALL of your messages, and few if any seem all
that personal!
Thanks!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 423 Dated 03-30-88 01:08:46
From: JIM SPEISER
To: ALL
Re: OPEN LETTER
During the ensuing years I grew more and more attached to your
station, becoming emotionally involved with its crew, its callers, and
the issues and personalities it exposed. I followed its growth in both
listenership and importance, was enthralled by the impact it had on
Valley and state politics, and thrilled to hearing its name mentioned
on network newscasts, TV talk shows and even in the Congressional
Record. I feel these accomplishments can be largely attributed to Tom
Leykis' sometimes unorthodox but always ambitious and forward-thinking
leadership.
As the director of a paranormal information service, I regularly
supplied information and guest contacts to your producers and talk show
hosts, and appeared as a guest three times myself. Because of the
exceedingly bland nature of your competition, the thought of providing
those services to that station never even entered my head.
Now with the dismissal of Tom Leykis foreboding the reversal of
KFYI's progress toward becoming a world-class radio station, I no
longer find myself compelled to put up with the monaural cacophony that
is AM radio. So I want to thank you for ending my emotional involvement
with KFYI. Now I can finally enjoy FM stereo on my receiver, knowing
that I'm not missing much on the AM side.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jim Speiser
Msg # 422 Dated 03-30-88 01:06:44
From: JIM SPEISER
To: ALL
Re: OPEN LETTER TO FRED WEBER
March 30, 1988
Mr. Fred Weber
General Manager
KFYI
631 N. First Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Dear Mr. Weber:
I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your
recent personnel change at KFYI.
About three years ago, I purchased a $2000 stereo system. About
two and a half years ago, I moved to the Valley from the East Coast.
Right about that time, Tom Leykis was beginning to make a name for
himself and for your station. As a result of the provocative,
challenging, and outrageous tone he imparted to KFYI, I found it
impossible to avail myself of the high-fidelity capabilities of my
stereo, choosing instead to listen incessantly to an AM station for the
first time in memory.
[continued]
Msg # 418 Dated 03-29-88 10:29:30
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: IDEAS CONFERENCE
Just a reminder...
The IDEAS conference is the place to discuss topics and guests that make
the telephones ring at your station. If you don't work at a radio
station, maybe you have an idea for a show that you'd like to hear. If
so, leave your input on the IDEAS conference. To enter IDEAS, just type
"J" at the MAIN prompt, then "J;IDEAS" at the next prompt.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 416 Dated 03-28-88 20:21:35
From: RAVI KHALSA
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Definitely you (KFYI) should be covering the impeachment trial. I have
switched to KTAR for the coverage, when I am not on TV with Channel 8.
Listen to the joy in the voices of KTAR's announcers when they say
Arizona's only gavel to gavel radio coverage... that tells the whole
story. Seriously, it's the only show in town when it comes to news.
Absolutely everyone in the state is tuned in to it. It seems that Fred
Weber is bent on destroying KFYI. The arbitron ratings will tell it all!
Msg # 408 Dated 03-24-88 11:26:07
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: ALL
Re: MECHAM, MEDIA, ETC.
The trial is indeed engrossing. I confess to have purchased a Sony
Watchman in order to better keep up with it. Local News: the overall
formats, etc., are pap but recent visits to places like LA, Boston,
etc., show little difference. Overall local coverage is best on 5,
particularly things like city government. Their Mecham coverage has
been so-so. Ruggiero is good but not God. I saw him do a rather
embarassing, poorly prepared job of hosting a Mayoral/Council
candidates' night at Horizon High School last year. The political
reporter at KTVK/3 (Elizabeth Vargas?) does a creditible job. For
anchors, the comparative performances of Kent Dana and Cameron Harper
when interviewing Mecham last year tells it all. Dana was clearly out
of his league and incapable of anything short of reading prepared
questions, as well as being timid as hell. Harper's comportment is now
legend, but the most revealing thing was that he knew the material and
was able roperly follow up. Yes, Horizon does a daily wrapup of
impeachment events. If anyone is God in this market, it may well be
Michael Grant.
Msg # 403 Dated 03-22-88 20:14:07
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Is Fred Weber a closet Mecham supporter by any chance?
Msg # 396 Dated 03-21-88 15:14:41
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Rather suprised that while KFYI seems to be giving short shrift to the
Senate Trial, they sent a reporter down to Nicaruagua.
Msg # 395 Dated 03-20-88 16:51:26
From: CHRISTINE ADAMEC
To: DAVID LOE
Re: (R)KVEN NEWSTALK
Hi David! I was interviewed on KVEN a few weeks ago, and if
I remember right, followed Lyndon LaRouche! (Hope somebody
normal was still listening!) Tonight---in fact, in about 5 minutes,
is an interview with KIRO in Seattle, my 25th radio interview!
Adoption is a pretty hot topic now. Sounds like you have
a very intriguing programming schedule. Keep up the good work!
Chris (author of There ARE Babies to Adopt.)
Msg # 388 Dated 03-18-88 00:45:25
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Its funny how in that sense, Channel 5 here is somewhat like Channel 5
in New York used to be. Possibly the only TV station in the country
where the anchorman told you the weather every night, taking about 15
seconds to do so. No nonsense, no "Helloooooooooooo Bayonne!", no
occluded fronts, just what happened today and what will happen tomorrow.
Left more room for the News.
Jim
Msg # 387 Dated 03-18-88 00:42:06
From: JIM SPEISER
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
I would have liked to have seen that myself. But doesn't channel 8 do
that on Horizons sometimes?
Msg # 382 Dated 03-17-88 21:02:42
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
I'm not surprised. Only one station in town has figured out that
Arizonans want NEWS, and not people named Heidi and Patti and Debi and
Mindi and Cindi frolicking about, and that is KPHO-TV. Too bad they
don't budget more resources for news. As it is, they do surprising well
for a station with a shortage of street reporters and other key people.
Radio stations could fill this void if they wanted to. TV and radio
stations in this town alike have this idea that folks move here to "get
away from it all". Little do they realize that folks who move here from
cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, etc. EXPECT to see
aggressive and complete news reporting. They get pap.
I predict that stations who have underestimated the public's interest in
the impeachment trial will be unpleasantly surprised.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 381 Dated 03-17-88 15:39:11
From: JIM DELTON
To: JIM SPEISER
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
One thing that has really suprised me is that no station that I know of
is carrying a special, late night wrap up sort of show with commentary,
maybe a local niteline sort of thing. You really can't cover it fully
on the regulr newcasts nor do they include any commentary.
Msg # 380 Dated 03-16-88 00:13:50
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TRIAL
"Mr. Presiding Officer, Mr. Hawkins, when you called in to The Highest
Authority You'll Ever Reach, were you aware at that time that you were
being taped?..."
Msg # 373 Dated 03-14-88 23:45:57
From: JIM SPEISER
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
I have yet to meet anyone that finds the trial boring (but then, I don't
hang around with too many soap-opera fans).
Msg # 372 Dated 03-14-88 23:43:43
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Agree with you fully about Dave's ability...you've actually got several
network-class people in your newsroom, including Ron Kilgore, Maryann
Watkins, and Doug St. James, to name a few.
Jim
Msg # 369 Dated 03-14-88 22:37:52
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Channel 12 has the best political reporter in town in Lou Ruggiero. No
question that channel 3 has improved, but it isn't as good as 12. Lou is
God. (Not the dashing anchorman type, but looks are not why I watch.)
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 368 Dated 03-14-88 15:25:00
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S FACE IT
What happened to Jamie? She used to be so even in her treatment of
callers, now she is getting much more snide with them. Has Fred been
beating up on her?
Msg # 367 Dated 03-14-88 15:21:51
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
I want to hear every minute of the trial that I can catch. I was very
suprised that KFYI decided not to carry it gavel to gavel.
I know that many people find it boring but that is their loss. History
is in the making. I find it interesting to be able to "cover" something
in much the same detail as the "media" are covering it and then compare
what I thought the days highlights were vs what the various local
station think was the days highlights. I think Channel 3 has the best
coverage, any other opinions?
Msg # 361 Dated 03-13-88 15:53:17
From: DAVID PALMER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
Just for a little "out of town" perspective on coverage of the
Impeachment trial - down here in Tucson it is hard to find a radio or TV
that isn't tuned to the trial all day. Every bar, barbershop, office,
retail store,you name it - they all have the trial on. I have even
encountered radios playing the trial in offices that would never, but
never have allowed a radio for anything else. And the people who, for
whatever reason, can't listen to or watch the trial are constantly
asking everyone who walks in what is happening.
Certainly the trial is anything but "boring." What is missing to some
extent, although the PBS station that carries the trial down here tries,
is really cogent commentary on the legal and tactical aspects of the
proceedings. But then, you can't have everything.
It is hard for me to imagine any station being hesitant to carry the
trial if it fits their format, i.e., a news/talk station or all-news
station.
Msg # 343 Dated 03-07-88 17:08:55
From: JIM SPEISER
To: PAUL BENJAMIN
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
That, I thought, was the beauty of the news/talk format...it's a format
where public service considerations are NOT INCOMPATIBLE with high
ratings. And FYI's climbing Arb's bear me out, I think, although I
haven't seen any since the hearings began.
I'm with you on this, Tom, although I wish there were some way you could
come to terms with management on it.
Msg # 342 Dated 03-07-88 11:09:06
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: JIM LIPPARD
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
I agree with Jim and would add that there is a side-effect in that I
have found myself listening to KTAR's programming, to some extent,
during non-testimony times as well, something I have not done in a
couple of years. I guess the bottom line would be your numbers, though.
I would imagine that public service considerations would be secondary to
ratings.
Msg # 341 Dated 03-07-88 10:59:20
From: JIM LIPPARD
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT
They absolutely SHOULD be carrying gavel-to-gavel coverage. This is the
most significant event to occur in recent Arizona politics and deserves
complete coverage.
I've been listening to KFYI's coverage on Griffith and now Milstead,
but as soon as you stop carrying complete testimony I'm going to switch
over to someplace I can get it, which is what I did earlier in the
trial.
Msg # 334 Dated 03-06-88 00:44:02
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)GAVEL TO GAVEL GONE?!
Tom, it was my understanding from a message you left on CIS that the
coverage had NOT hampered your revenue in any way. Further, you recall
the poll you did about carrying the Contra hearings, where the response
was overwhelmingly favorable. Can you clarify management's decision as
to why they chose not to cover gavel-to-gavel? From the start, you guys
have stressed the "I" in KFYI, and have, for the past three years or so,
been one of the most public-service minded stations in existence.
Without asking you to reveal too much of station politics, I'd really
like to know what's going on.
Jim
Msg # 325 Dated 02-23-88 22:45:19
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: WMAQ TO ALL-NEWS FORMAT
Group W's newly-acquired WMAQ/Chicago goes all-news effective March 1st.
The talk format will cease completely at that time. New call letters are
unknown. In the beginning, it will be known as "All News 67".
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 280 Dated 02-09-88 19:40:12
From: JIM LIPPARD
To: ALL
Re: PAT ROBERTSON
Also, in the late 1970's Robertson believed the Second Coming of Jesus
was imminent. He became convinced that Russia would invade Israel in
1982. He made plans in 1979 (while Gerard Straub was his producer, see
Straub's book for details) to televise the Second Coming on CBN. They
even worried about whether Jesus' luminescence would wreak havoc with
the TV cameras.
If this guy somehow manages to become president, this country is in deep
trouble.
(BTW, more sources on Robertson's statement about only Christians and
Jews being qualified for public office, Robertson's denial, and his
subsequent embarrassment may be found in the following issues of Time
magazine: Sep. 28, 1987 pp. 22-23; letter from Gerard Straub Oct. 26,
1987 p. 12; and Oct. 19, 1987 p. 21.)
Msg # 279 Dated 02-09-88 19:36:09
From: JIM LIPPARD
To: SYSOP
Re: PAT ROBERTSON
"The most extreme of Robertson's utterances that we hope to get widely
aired (ones that do not require long explanations of his convoluted
theology to bring out their obscene implications) are:
"1. His recommendation that there be special Christian courts to rule
on the validity of 'spirit-filled' Christians' claims that direct
instructions from God induced them to break the law. If the Christian
judges rule that the message from God was authentic, the accused will
become immune from prosecution for illegal acts committed in obedience
to that message.
"2. His proposal that there be prophetic Christian police authorized
to arrest those whom God says will commit crimes in the future. It
seems that in Robertson's utopia divine revelations can be used against
dissidents much as psychiatric diagnoses are used in the Soviet
Union--or as 'spectral evidence' was used in the Salem Witch Trials.
"3. Robertson's stated belief that sometimes God, through a prophet,
instructs his chosen people to exterminate an unregenerate human group
completely, to 'kill them all,' in order to stop that group from
procreating additional generations who would ultimately overpopulate
Hell."
Msg # 278 Dated 02-09-88 19:32:21
From: JIM LIPPARD
To: SYSOP
Re: PAT ROBERTSON
Tom: I caught the end of your show this evening on Pat Robertson. It's
about time some serious attention is paid to some of the wacko claims he
has made in the past. I recommend you get a copy of the Winter 1987/88
issue of Free Inquiry magazine, which contains an article titled
"Re-broadcasting the True Pat Robertson". The author, Edmund D. Cohen,
and Gerard Straub (former producer of the "700 Club" and author of
SALVATION FOR SALE: AN INSIDE VIEW OF PAT ROBERTSON'S ORGANIZATION,
another good reference on Robertson) are presently the main source for
the media of accurate quotations from Robertson. The Christian
Broadcasting Network no longer honors journalists' requests for tape of
Robertson broadcasts, but Cohen and Straub have every "700 Club"
broadcast back to October 1984.
In the next message I will quote three points from the article which
are proposals Robertson has made on the 700 Club about how he thinks the
country should be run.
Since I still have space here, let me point out that when Robertson
was initially asked about his statement that only Christians and Jews
should be allowed to hold public office, he denied it. Straub and Cohen
produced tape to the contrary (700 Club, Jan. 11, 1985).
Msg # 251 Dated 01-27-88 08:20:30
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: CHANGES IN PHOENIX
KTAR/Phoenix has dropped journeyman talk host Art Dineen in favor of The
Larry King Show. In the most recent rating book during which the King
show was broadcast, the show, with its constant substitute hosts, did
not even finish in the top 20 in Phoenix nighttime radio. Dineen had
sevens and eights. Oh well...
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 246 Dated 01-23-88 23:47:19
From: JIM SAUNDERS
To: ALL
Re: THE DEATH OF WGBB
For anyone from the Long Isalnd N.Y. market will remember WGBB a little
class 4 am in Freeport. The station was bought by NOBLE broadcasting
about 6 months ago who abandoned the AC format to do news talk. The
presentation was bad, the hosts were terrible, the guests were not there
either. If you could go on the BOB GRANT show on Clear Channel WABC or
little WGBB where would you go?????
After no rating success the folks at NOBLE came to towqn Friday and
leveled the staff.....the station will now be known as WBAB AM and will
simulcast WBAB fm except in the morning from 6 to 10 when WBAB AM will
be news aand nd information. In an article in todays NEWSDAY the program
director of AOR WBAB said "after 10 am the people of NASSAU county
abandoned WGBB." Or was it the people of Noble abandoned Nassau County?
Msg # 67 Dated 12-20-87 19:11:15
From: JIM SAUNDERS
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)WLIR IS DEAD
Yes I agree. The F.C.C. is very slow to act on anything. After
the licencee Violated the law after being told no by both THE
FCC and his own attorney there is no excuse. Even after this
serious violation John Reager the licencee ran the station for
ovewr 12 years before the interum operator was appointed. This
is a station (WLIR) who when the FCC CAME TO INSPECT IT IN THE
60s could not find the main studio because Reager had moved it
and not notified them.....so here is the inspector at where the
studio shpould be listening to the station on his radio but the
studio (where the licence says it is) is boarded up.
The am station I work for WLIM has been trying to get an fm
licence since 1979. They have the only site that the station can
go into to meet spacing requirements, they have an exclusive
lease with the interior department as the only one who can use
that site but the FCC accepted other applications specifing that
site (which was won in competetive bidding) even though the
interior department said they will entertain no other leases
except ours........We have asked for declaritory rulings on the
bad FCC rulings etc. Here is one for the courts!!!!!!!!!
Msg # 62 Dated 12-19-87 20:18:56
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: JOBS CONFERENCE
If you're looking for a job...or looking for an employee...why not join
our JOBS conference? Not only is there no password to enter, there is no
charge for our free job listings. All you need to do is press "J" at the
main prompt, then press "J;JOBS" at the next prompt and you're in. There
are jobs that need to be filled RIGHT NOW waiting for you in the JOBS
conference. Coming back to the main message area is easy too. Just press
"J" at the prompt and then "M" at the next prompt. Be sure to let all of
your professional friends know about our BBS and especially about our
JOBS conference!
Tom & Christine Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 60 Dated 12-19-87 12:17:48
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: IDEAS CONFERENCE
I have noticed how many good ideas for programs are turning up on our
main board, and we really appreciate the input. But, have you checked
out the IDEAS conference yet? It is specifically designed so that
everyone can exchange topic and guest ideas that have worked in various
markets, or that you think WOULD work if only someone would try them.
There is no password necessary to join IDEAS. Just type "J" at the main
prompt, then "J;IDEAS" at the next prompt, and you're in. To come back
to this, the main message board, from IDEAS, just type "J" at the first
prompt you see, then type "M" for Main, and you're back. It's an easy
way to check in ONLY to exchange ideas, and not to have to wade through
general interest messages. And thanks for using The News/Talk Radio
Forum!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 55 Dated 12-18-87 20:09:12
From: JIM SAUNDERS
To: ALL
Re: WLIR IS DEAD
WLIR FM Garden City is no more. Effective midnight this morning WLIR
signed off the air after a licence battle going back to 1971.
The licence of John Reager was revoked in 1984 and his partner
ELTON SPITZER was appointed interum operator. The licence was granted
to a minority who lost it on appeal. The new licencee signed on the new
92.7 at midnight. The New calls are WDRE (DARE)
Elton Spitzer attempted to buy WGSM/WCTO from Greater Media earlier this
year to make WCTO into WLIR. That deal fell apart, and greater media has
decided to keep the stations.
It was announced today that Spitzer has bought WRCN/WRHD in Riverhead.
He plans to replace the staff and format of WRCN with the new music
format from WLIR. He Retains the call letters WLIR. So shortly it will
be WLIR 103.9 RIVERHEAD.
The new WDRE has a few bugs this morning at about 8:05am the ebs tone
went off in the middle of a song, there was about 4 minutes of dead air,
the ebs tone went off again and the music returned.........
By the way for the last 6 hours of WLIR Spitzer changed the format to
Big Bands(you know glenn miller etc)
Msg # 45 Dated 12-16-87 14:09:16
From: DAVE SMITH
To: ALL
Re: SOVIET NEWS-TALK
The recent summit gave some of the Soviets a chance to experience
the radio-talk format and I understand they were intrigued with the
concept of people calling in from all over and talking to them on the
radio. I wonder if we'll see such a thing in the U.S.S.R. anytime
soon, but there may be hope. Despite all the Soviet bashing you
constantly hear in the U.S., changes ARE taking place behind the
Iron Curtain. Talk-radio seems to fit right in with 'glasnost.'
I would encourage program directors to give a call to the Soviet
embassy, the Novesti Press Agency, or any consulate. My experience
with the Soviets at the summit indicates they are very P-R
conscious and just might be willing to join you in a conference call!
Msg # 44 Dated 12-16-87 14:05:42
From: DAVE SMITH
To: ALL
Re: PROJECT CENSORED
I am trying to locate the latest report of PROJECT CENSORED. This is
produced by a very distinguished group of journalists/writers/
academicians who rate what they feel were the most UNDERREPORTED
stories of a given year. In 1985, they gave their top rating to the
bombing in El Salvador which has created more than a million refugees.
Another of their top ratings went to Star Wars research, perhaps the
ultimate Catch 22...researchers who dissent are not allowed to
discuss research failures because they're classified, while supporters
are encouraged to discuss Star Wars successes!
I will try and soon upload the 1985 Project Censored report. Leave me
a message if you know where I can get any later reports.
Msg # 21 Dated 12-06-87 22:33:30
From: DAVID LOE
To: ALL
Re: KVEN NEWSTALK
Just want to introduce KVEN D. We've been doing NewsTalk froDDor
8 years in Ventura (between LA and Santa Barbara) with live programming
from 5AM to 4PM. Several years ago we hired Bruce Marr as our consultant
and with his help we've developed some excellent local talk hosts -- one
a non-braoadcasterDDDDDDDDDDoadcaster who has
developed into a strong DDDDDDDD popular local
personality. We carry Bruce Williams live at 4PM and in addition to
TAlknet we carry Larry King overnight.
Congratulations Tom and Christine rDfor creating this unique
communication tool .
Msg # 15 Dated 12-02-87 08:26:11
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: LET EVERYONE KNOW!
I have posted our number for the News/Talk Radio Forum on Compuserve's
Journalists' Forum, Broadcast Professionals' Forum, and National
Bulletin Board so that we can get folks from across the country to
participate. Is anyone registered with The Source or GEnie? Why not post
our number there so we can get more folks involved? Pass our number
around to anyone who works in the industry! Thanks.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1 Dated 11-22-87 21:45:18
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: WELCOME!
Thanks for calling The News/Talk Radio Forum. After several months of
downtime, we're back with upgraded hardware, improved software, and new
conferences designed to better address your needs. Be sure to check out
these conferences by typing J)oin at the prompt. Your input is
necessary to our future...be sure to tell us what you need early and
often! Thanks again for being a part of America's only BBS devoted
entirely to news/talk radio!
Tom & Christine Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum