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Msg # 853 Dated 05-04-88 20:48:29
From: LEON DAVIS
To: ALL
Re: BOYCOTTS AND FRED
Let's hear it for Little Hitler, he appears to have learned his lessons
well. Hitler never officially infringed on rights, however, his brown
shirts and their billy clubs were pretty efficient! As for the
editorial, I never heard such BULL in my life! Good Luck in court!
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Msg # 855 Dated 05-05-88 11:14:08
From: PETER PETRISKO
To: ALL
Re: YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
I tuned in to KFYI yesterday afternoon, 3:15, hoping to catch Tom....
alas, he wasn't there... Pretty nice of his employer to give him a few
hours off so he could go to court.... First time I had heard Victoria
Jones (?).... Although I'm sure she is a nice enough person, I didn't
enjoy her show.... She was just so damn... polite... I dozed off before
the second hour rolled along... And I couldn't believe that psychic was
on as a serious guest... you let one of them on, next thing you know, KFYI
will be run over by every gardener, attorney, and How-To book writer
available.... which is perhaps what Fred Weber wants? I don't know...
I rue the day I turn on the radio to hear....
"This is KFYI. Today's guest is Bob, who drinks a lot of beer. So,
Bob, just how much beer do you drink, anyway?"
(Weber's fantasy guest, to be sure.)
Msg # 856 Dated 05-05-88 11:16:11
From: PETER PETRISKO
To: ALL
Re: ARGUMENT
I've heard something about Tom having it out with Jami McFarren???
Anyone care to share? Hell, I don't know if there is anyone left who
CAN share.... legally, that is...
Msg # 859 Dated 05-05-88 13:33:35
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: ALL
Re: DIAL-A-DATE
Maybe I am in the minority but I found dial-a-date to be a colossal
bore. I can also remember when the word party was a noun.
Msg # 860 Dated 05-05-88 14:14:22
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: PETER PETRISKO
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
Yeah and the next thing you know KTAR will be advertising its broadcast
of "the valley's only call-in radio dating service." There's more of a
chance of Dial-a-Date on KTAR then there is on KFYI while feeble-minded
Fred is in power.
Msg # 864 Dated 05-05-88 19:47:53
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: COURT DATE/FTL
ATTENTION ------ ATTENTION -------- ATTENTION
I have been informed that Bill Dougan of Friends of Tom Leykis, has
reached a settlement with The Broadcast Group. There will be no "day in
court" on Friday, May 6th.
I HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM THE LAW SUIT. NO SETTLEMENT, JUST RELEASED!!!
Just wanted to let everyone know, so that people would not show up in
court to see whats going on. Keep you eyes on the local newspapers for
various details, etc.
Msg # 866 Dated 05-05-88 19:57:10
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: PETER PETRISKO
Re: (R)ARGUMENT
Jami made a comment that Tom had the ability and control to be put back
on the station full time. When Tom came on at 3:00, he challenged her
to call in to discuss it. She showed up in the studio to debate the
issue. If you'd like, I have it on tape, give me a call.
Msg # 867 Dated 05-05-88 19:59:10
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: PRINTMASTER BOOK
I have the software called Printmaster. I do not have the book that
explains how to use it. Does anyone out there have a copy of the book
that I could borrow or does anyone know where I can obtain a copy?
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Msg # 867 Dated 05-05-88 19:59:10
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: PRINTMASTER BOOK
I have the software called Printmaster. I do not have the book that
explains how to use it. Does anyone out there have a copy of the book
that I could borrow or does anyone know where I can obtain a copy?
Msg # 868 Dated 05-05-88 20:33:58
From: LEON DAVIS
To: PETER PETRISKO
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
It's been really exciting today too, even Mohan was a bore, on my way
home tonight however Tom had Mary on again talking about how she won't
jump in the sack without a steak dinner, I thought it was oysters not
steak. Hooray for some excitement!
Msg # 869 Dated 05-05-88 20:40:37
From: LEON DAVIS
To: PETER PETRISKO
Re: (R)ARGUMENT
It wasn't any thing major, Tom had heard her say that his staying on was
probably up to him. He challenged her to be more specific. She said that
it was basically up to him to make the negotiations go smoothly. It was
a little hot but I don't think she made any points. She confirmed my
opinion of her, that she'll do whatever it takes to keep the boss happy!
Msg # 870 Dated 05-05-88 21:01:03
From: MIKE CARTER
To: ALL
Re: LIVEN IT UP
Seems like there is this dark cloud hanging around.
Whatever was the demise of such a great laugh-at-the-idiots hour
like Dial a Date? I mean really, entertaining and fast moving.
Of course, Entertainment at the expense of others, but we laughed hard
anyway.
What was that slip on the microphone I heared ealier this evening?
"Jim told (forgot other name)..about it and.."
It was right at the beginning of the 5:00 Air Traffic watch.
Getting careless , Tom, don't you know that those estranged Mecham
supporters are out there starving for a pound of flesh...especially from
you, their most hated protagonist?
That encounter with Jamie the other day was indeed weird. Seems like she
could go for the gold at the U.S. Backstroking Olympics.
Then again, I'm sure neither of you really wanted that.
So far, KFYI radio has amounted to more than radio...at least at the
Airport, we consider it a meeting place after work.
Keep up the harassment and good work.
Mike
Msg # 871 Dated 05-05-88 21:19:50
From: TIM GINSBACH
To: STEVE LEWIS
Re: (R)THANKS AGAIN
I saw that Geraldo too and was wondering the exact same thing.
What's the scoop, Tom?
Msg # 872 Dated 05-05-88 21:25:08
From: TIM GINSBACH
To: GENE KEEFOVER
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Gene
I guess by now you must know the "Friends of Tom Leykis"
issue is dead. The announcement on KFYI
this afternoon said that an out of court settlement had been reached.
Webber esentially said that if the activities will cease, so will the
lawsuit...
Whaddaya think?
Tim
Msg # 873 Dated 05-05-88 21:47:23
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: TIM GINSBACH
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
I didn't catch the announcement on KFYI, but I did talk to Bill Dougan.
He said that he had settled out of court. I know the basis, but do not
want to discuss it without his approval. Weber dropped the lawsuit
against me today at 4:00. I don't know the status of anyone else. Bill
Dougan and "Friends ..." are not allowed to do certain things. I have
no restrictions against me. I am not, however, going to continue until
such time as I see how things work out between Tom and Fred. Then I
will make a decision.
You know, the only thing that I wanted from the beginning was to have
Tom Leykis back on his regular slot doing his thing. If and when that
happens, I may form a club known as the Tom Leykis Fan Club or The Tom
Leykis/KFYI Fan Club. I have been and can still be KFYI's biggest
supporter, if only Fred would understand.....
Msg # 875 Dated 05-05-88 22:25:10
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: GENE KEEFOVER
Re: (R)LAW SUIT
Well Gene, seems that Tuesday afternoon, through a series of
communications, I was put in tough with Mr. Fine, the atty., who
said he would drop my name from the list and apologised for any
inconvienence. (sp?) Nice timing, I talked to him 20 minutes
before I was due to sit down with MY atty. and sort this thing out.
I would have said so earlier but I was waiting for written verification
from Mr. Fine through the mail before I spoke up. I'm glad this whole
thing is over but I have to wonder if it wasn't planned this way.
Isn't a ratings period near?
Msg # 876 Dated 05-05-88 22:38:47
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: WED. SHOW.
Tom, you have asked that more posts be made public so I'll leave this
one open. I listened to your show the other day before you got into it
with Jamie. You, with great intonation, stated repeatedly the "you
don't know me". 'You don't know anything about anyone on the radio'.
And other comments to that effect. That short segment put me off a
little. I remember you saying that what we hear is the real you.
Your personality, your thoughts, ideas, morals. These sets of comments
seem to contradict each other. Granted, we do not know whether you
wear your shorts to bed, or a bunny suit with little feet, but if
you were honest about presenting the real you, I think I know you
pretty well. Having listened as long as I have, I'm pretty good at
figuring out your stance before you state it. I have a good feeling
for where your mind is at. If you present the real you, you must
admit that regular listeners know your attitudes, your views, and
your point of view. What else is needed to 'know' a person. These
perspectives make up the essence of a person. Stripped of the
superfulous B.S., we are nothing but our attitudes.
one of the best at your craft, but those comments bothered me.
It seems to me that you were either stretching things when you
claimes to be yourself, or we know you better than you think.
Thanks and best of luck, John Schuch
Msg # 878 Dated 05-05-88 22:52:12
From: JIM SPEISER
To: GENE KEEFOVER
Re: (R)COURT DATE/FTL
I'm greatly relieved for you guys, but can you clarify the status of the
TRO? Since there is no FORMAL entity known as "Friends of Tom Leykis,"
what is to stop another group of individuals from engaging in similar
activities? Did the settlement include anything about Tom's status?
Msg # 879 Dated 05-05-88 00:02:37
From: STEVE DOMERATZKY
To: ALL
Re: DAIL-A-DATE
For what it is worth I found Dail-a-date to be only mildly entertaining
and usually switched off after a few minutes. I'd rather hear open
phones or a solid topic.
Msg # 880 Dated 05-06-88 00:24:12
From: STEVE GRESSER
To: GENE KEEFOVER
Re: (R)PRINTMASTER BOOK
Gene, are you asking people to supply you with the documentation to a
peice of software that you pirated? I certainly hope not!
Msg # 882 Dated 05-06-88 01:39:03
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: LEON DAVIS
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
I heard her too. I always laugh like crazy when I hear that bimbo on.
I really enjoy listening to some of the regulars like Mary, Raven,
Kathy from Tempe, JT from Scottsdale, Terry the terrorist, Confederate
Rose (Did you know Rose is a transexual), etc. I used to also get a
kick out of this one woman Terry who, honest to God, was playing with
half a deck. She's probably in an asylum now. It's a crazy world out
there- and KFYI exposes some delightful people (Raven and Kathy), and it
shows us some of the scum out there, (J.T., Confederate Rose).
Msg # 883 Dated 05-06-88 01:49:13
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: TIM GINSBACH
Re: (R)THANKS AGAIN
Since you didn't hear Tom tell the story let me help. His wife asked
Geraldo to ask Tom the question during a break. Geraldo said something
to the effect of "Aw come on, you ask him". He continued to goad her,
eventually putting the microphone in her face when they went back on the
air. Tom can give the full story. But I don't think Geraldo knew it
was his wife.
Msg # 884 Dated 05-06-88 01:58:41
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: POWER
Tom why is it that I have a much harder time hearing KFYI at night? Do
you reduce your wattage? I get the reverse effect from CBS affiliate
KNX 1070 of Los Angeles. I get them clearly in the evening hours. Is
it feasible that your station will be using more power soon? Also, how
about getting Morton Downey on your show some time. I watched him on
Geraldo and a special done on him on West 57th Street. Why don't you
match you and him up against Phyllis Schaphly and Shirley Whitlock of
the Eagle Forum? Talk about a terrific tag-team match. You guys would
eat them up. hehe. Seriously how about bringing him or Howard Stern on
sometime. I've only seen Stern once but I was dying laughing. (I have
never seen someone stoop so low) On Letterman's show he told how he got
kicked off of Fox's Late Show. When asked why, he stated he made some
jokes that Joan Rivers may have bumped Edgar off, and then made it look
like a suicide. His remarks were in such poor taste that I found themm
hilarious. (Then again, if you had Howard Stern on, you might burn up
the tape-delay from overuse!)
Msg # 885 Dated 05-06-88 06:39:54
From: SYSOP
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)WED. SHOW.
John:
When I said that you "don't know me", I thought I made it clear that I
meant that from any air personality, all you get is a little slice of
their lives, but there's a lot you don't get, AND WILL NEVER GET OVER
THE AIR. The other hosts at the station (except for one host, whom I won't
name) want you to believe that we're all buddies and we're on the same
team. The station would like you to believe that too. Nothing could be
further from the truth.
Although I hired all of the hosts you hear on KFYI (with the exception
of Lee Tate, a former caller turned host), all but one of them avoided
calling me to see how things were going or if I was okay during my
hiatus. They were so afraid of losing their jobs or getting in trouble
for talking to me, they chose their jobs over our friendships. Then,
upon my return, they have the gall to imply that we are all still great
friends. We're not. It is in times such as these that you find out who
your friends are. So, you see, there's a lot you don't know, and can't
know, about people who are on the air. My opinions are real. I try to
give you as much as I can.
Tom Leykis*******The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 886 Dated 05-06-88 06:42:25
From: SYSOP
To: JIM SPEISER
Re: (R)STUFF..
Jim:
Thanks for the info.
You can say hi to any of the hosts at WNWS...Al Rantel, Geoff Charles,
Debbie Ellis, Jerry Wichner, etc. I just saw them last month when I was
in town to fill in for Rantel.
Enjoy your trip!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Out-of-Court, Arizona
Msg # 887 Dated 05-06-88 06:49:07
From: SYSOP
To: JAMES TRIGUERO
Re: (R)POWER
KFYI cannot be heard in many areas at night because they are required by
the FCC to change direction of the signal in order to protect stations
in larger markets at 910 on the dial, such as KNEW/San Francisco. At
night AM radio signals (KNX, for example) travel further than during the
day, so many stations reduce power completely, or in certain directions.
I don't think that Downey or Stern would be available for local
interviews, and I don't think that Stern could keep it clean enough to
satisfy the powers that be.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 888 Dated 05-06-88 09:07:42
From: DARYL WESTFALL
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)RESTRAINING ORDER
RE: Right To Overthrow Our Government
Could you imagine what would happen if you actually tried it? I believe
it to be one of those parts of the Constitution that holds about as much
water as a steel brick, and though it was well-intentioned back when ite
was written up, could never be done.
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Msg # 888 Dated 05-06-88 09:07:42
From: DARYL WESTFALL
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)RESTRAINING ORDER
RE: Right To Overthrow Our Government
Could you imagine what would happen if you actually tried it? I believe
it to be one of those parts of the Constitution that holds about as much
water as a steel brick, and though it was well-intentioned back when ite
was written up, could never be done.
Msg # 889 Dated 05-06-88 09:29:07
From: DARYL WESTFALL
To: TOM
Re: THE STATION
Thanks for clarifying your position regarding the other hosts at KFYI.
What with all the back-patting and praise they have been giving Mr.
Weber, along with the fact that they all seemed to place friendship
second to self-interest, I had my doubts that all these "buddy-pal"
comments regarding you were all bunk. I respect your position in the
matter; anyone who will turn their back on you and suck up to the powers
that be, could never be considered a friend in my book. I've also heard
them refer to themselves recently as one big "family." I've known
"friendships" like that. They're the family, and you're the "black
sheep" that they've cast out or disowned.
I appreciate that you've exposed the announcers for what they really
are. Up until just now, I still had a modicum of respect for one or two
of them. Now I know that I cannot live with myself if I listen, and
thereby support those announcers.
Msg # 890 Dated 05-06-88 09:32:46
From: DARYL WESTFALL
To: ALL
Re: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Know your rights! (All three of them!)
Number one: You have the right not to be killed.
Murder is a crime! (Unless it is done by a policeman. Or an
aristocrat.)
Number two: You have the right to food money
(Provided of course, you don't mind a little:
* Investigation
* Humiliation
(And if you cross your fingers...)
* Rehabilitation!
"Know these rights...these are your rights!"
And number three: You have the right to free speech
(As long as...you're not dumb enough to actually TRY it!)
...And it has been suggested in some quarters, that this is not enough!
Welllllll.........get off the streets!
Words by Joe Strummer, Song performed by the Clash. #3: Quite apropos.
Msg # 891 Dated 05-06-88 10:37:06
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: OLD MESSAGES
Now that the ordeal is over (I guess), why don't you go through and
delete some of your older messages? It will save space for new messages
and make it easier for folks to find your new stuff.
Thanks...
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 892 Dated 05-06-88 10:46:05
From: MICHAEL MALONE
To: DARYL WESTFALL
Re: (R)RESTRAINING ORDER
Daryl,
I agree fully....
Remember Kent State...and they WERE peaceful!
Mike
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1: How about taking a vote to see how many of your users are atheist,
2: agnostic, christian shit heads or those who just believe in a being
3: supreme, hold the mustard?
4: We did such a vote on Apollo last year and of those who voted there
5: were 18 atheists, 32 Xtians, 4 agnostics and 2 who believe in a creator.
6: Thanks,
7: Rod
8: P.S. Don't forget to read the Babel every night otherwise you may find
9: yourself in hell forever.
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