SUPPORT DCRTV'S ADVERTISERS /\ \/ SUPPORT DCRTV'S ADVERTISERS /\ \/ Contents - Front Page - Past Mailbags - Rant - Classifieds - BW2007 - Support DCRTV Edited by Dave Hughes. Send posts to dcrtv@dcrtv.com. Put "MAILBAG" on the subject line. DCRTV can't take responsibility for message content, although we attempt to edit for taste and fairness. Each posting is solely the opinion of the person who wrote it. DCRTV cannot verify the factual accuracy or authorship of posts. If you see a message that's in poor taste or unfair to someone, contact us and it will be removed. Messages that don't deal with local media issues may not get posted. We can't forward messages to posters..... Support DCRTV and the world famous Mailbag! Just a few bucks a month is all we ask! Click here. Thanks: Edward, Tom, John, Bart, Richard, Bobbie, Matt, Mark, Kevin..... DCRTV'S RADIO/TV/MEDIA NEWS/GOSSIP IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE NORTHEAST USA /\ \/ Latest messages listed first..... \/ November 19 Messages \/ On planning an upcoming holiday traipse around Washington, the Newseum was and has been a place of interest, but the price.... In this economy, at 20 bucks a pop, with no discounts available, it doesn't work for me and my family. With the Smithsonian museums a couple of miles away offering a plethora of free world class and ever changing exhibits, I can put my curiosity about the Newseum on an indefinite hold, especially in the current economic climate. (11/19/08) I don't know if it's been mentioned on here yet, and I'm certain that almost nobody's listening, but 1580 WHFS is now being relayed on 95.5 WPGC HD3. -jason (11/19/08) Dave's response: I can't get PGC's HD tonight. But I'm hearing Virginia basketball on the Globe tonight..... (Request) Could someone please tell me the name and composer of the background music to this NIKE SUPER BOWL1991 FINISH LINE commercial? (end) Can't be totally sure, but a possibility is John Zorn who, in 1990, composed and recorded music for a series of ten Nike commercials and this may have been one of them. There is something about the chord changes and suspensions that led me to believe this was a modern piece and not a classical or romantic piano piece. Granted I may be miles off-base, but at least its a starting point to find out more. Good luck. (11/19/08) Could someone please tell me the name and composer of the background music to this NIKE SUPER BOWL1991 FINISH LINE commercial? www.youtube.com... I cant find any info and its driving me nuts (11/19/08) "Maybe El Zol moves to 1580....." Dave, I remember going to the Wheaton El Pollo Rico before the immigration scandal shut it down. While I was waiting in line, I noticed that 99.1 was on their radio. It would have been impossible to pick up 1580 there at that time, because it was dark outside. After dark, it's also all but impossible to pick up 1580 in most of Fairfax Co. For that reason alone, I'm not convinced that El Zol would be a viable format on 1580. I do remember the Mega oldies station on 730 did somewhat well, but that station was geared for older people. Younger people that El Zol caters to would be less willing to deal with AM audio quality. Sincerely, Mike in Kensington. P.S. Speaking of El Zol, does anybody with an HD Radio get 99.1 in HD? I know they used to do an HD1 and HD2, but I don't know if either are on now with the tower relocation. (If an HD signal is on, I'm unconvinced that the cash used to operate it is well-spent.) (11/19/08) From Aftra Sag; Heery Casting is casting for "Law Abiding Citizen", the new film starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, being directed by F. Gary Gray ("The Negotiator") Right now, they are looking for MEN, age range 25-50, all ethnicities - who are BIG, SCARY, THUG types to play prisoners. This will be a SAG principal performer contract. Shooting will begin in mid-December through February in Philadelphia. Please only submit if you fit the above specifications. Information on other roles will be posted at a later time. E-mail a picture/resume to: lawabidingcasting@gmail.com If you have body art, branding or piercings, please send a picture showing it. All pictures must be in jpg format. Don't forget your PHONE Number! (11/19/08) Dave's response: I've heard Mike O'Meara wants to be in the movies, but he's pushing 50. Oh, nevermind..... I’m sure the recession is affecting the Newseum, but what about those ticket prices? If they’re going to charge 20 bucks, they should put in some bumper cars. Chris in Alexandria (11/19/08) Not to be anal about things, but the old WLZL tower is to the southeast, not the northeast, of the new one. Also, the new tower is just northeast of the Patuxent River, and therefore technically not in PG County. It's in Anne Arundel County. See maps.google.com. (11/19/08) The following got forwarded to DCRTV: Please be advised that DC101 and HOT 99.5 are in immediate need of part-time jocks for weekend shifts and fill-in shifts. If you or anyone you know is interested, please have them contact Greg Roche for DC101 at roche@dc101.com (preferably by Friday) or Toby Knapp for HOT 99.5 at tk@hot995.com. (11/19/08) "I listen to every sports talk show in Baltimore. The only two guys currently on the air who aren't afraid to speak their mind (and both are in hot water with teams in town because of it) are Jerry Coleman and Drew Forrester. Everyone else, practically, is on the take except for those two. They are both opinionated and willing to take on the big boys in Owings Mills and Oriole Park." Opinionated? Sure. Smart, well-informed? Not particularly, unless you consider folks who are big on fantasy stats as the end-all of sports knowledge. Simply being willing to say something outrageous doesn't make one a good host. D'ya think that either one of those guys will ever be more than what they are now, plucked away by a bigger market or a network? Don't hold your breath. In Baltimore, however, mediocrity in the local media has been embraced for decades, and I don't expect that's going to change anytime soon. (11/19/08) [snippy] We haven’t even had our annual Mr. Carlson Thanksgiving quote for God’s sake. [end snippy]. "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly." Arthur Carlson, General Manager, WKRP-AM, Cincinnati, OH. Which of course was preceded by…. "Oh, they're plunging to the earth right in front of our eyes! One just went through the windshield of a parked car! Oh, the humanity! The turkeys are hitting the ground like sacks of wet cement! Not since the Hindenburg tragedy has there been anything like this!” Les Nessman, News Director, WKRP-AM, Cincinnati, OH. Glad I could help. Merry Kwanzaa. Signed, Norman Vincent Peale. (11/19/08) Hey Dave, Any update of the reported cuts at WTEM? (11/19/08) Dave's response: No names. Just a few behind-the-scenes assistant producer types. Anybody know more? Well, according to the FCC, it's official... CBS has moved WLZL 99.1 to a 463 foot tower just northeast of Bowie State University. Expect a stronger 99.1 signal in places like Reston, Burke all the way up to Germantown, places it was previously weak. Surprisingly, the signal will also be better north and northwest of Baltimore in places like Hunt Valley and Owings Mills, well, except that no one will be listening to notice the difference, hehe. Anyone know who's tower CBS is using or if it's a brand new one? I can't think of any pre-existing radio tower of that height in that location off the top of my head, although it does show on Google Maps, so i would think it's been there for awhile. Dave Hughes, this is the closest thing to that mythical Laurel tower farm you've often mentioned, hehe. Oh, coincidently, WZBA 100.7 also recently moved to the new taller WMPB 67 tower in Owings Mills, but probably not much change in their signal as a result. (11/19/08) Who cares if they're aren't any blacks in the top 10 (hottest TV news anchors). Did you ever think that the panel simply didn't feel any blacks were hot enough to make the top 10? Loose the entitlement thinking man. There is no agenda here. Just a dumb hot list. Jesus! (11/19/08) Dave's response: I just find it hard to believe that not one black female news anchor is hot enough for the "top 10" hottest news anchors list. Or maybe just one white chick with curly hair. They all look like Roger Ailes' Robo Anchor Clones..... From the Where Are They Now file- here's a photo of Tom Sater and his kids posted on facebook. He looks well! (11/19/08) Dave's response: Awwwww. The "almost beard" looks great, Tom! Re: WJFK main studio in Lanham. It appears the CBS Lanham facility is within the principal community contour of WPXW-TV. Since WPXW and WJFK are both licensed to Manassas, this means WJFK can locate the main studio in Lanham. The rule is 73.1125(a)(2) (11/19/08) We are happy to provide the following link - video.yahoo.com. Please enjoy responsibly. (11/19/08) Dave, re: your rant: You are correct about the Obama birth certificate issue. To those covering this issue: "It's over. Let it go." I was one who had been kicking & screaming for the past year 'til I turned blue in the face in reference to this issue. I e-mailed lots of conservative talk show hosts about this over & over and no one would touch it with a ten-foot poll back then except for Austin Hill, who dedicated a full hour to the issue (even having a reporter from the NBC affiliate in Hawaii on-air explaining the matter in detail). So then, after realizing that it was a non-topic on other shows, I said "screw it, then" and dropped it. If the country elected Obama, then let it be. Move on.... -Silvie- (11/19/08) Actually, the best quote isn't from Linus, but rather from Lucy: " Look, Charlie, let's face it. We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It's run by a big eastern syndicate, you know." According to ABC, the 2008 airings of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" are Monday Dec. 8th and Tues Dec. 16th. abc.go.com. (11/19/08) I will not tolerate The War on Christmas being on DCRTV. We haven’t even had our annual Mr. Carlson Thanksgiving quote for God’s sake. If you want to get the truth on The War on Christmas go to Hannity and O’Reilly on Fox News and on the radio the Monday after turkey day. Please leave news on The War on Christmas and the commentaries about The War on Christmas to those ethical and objective journalists, Hannity and O’Reilly. The War on Christmas Starts Monday December 1, 2008, on Fox News and on WMAL radio. I can’t wait to get mad at the liberals trying to destroy Christmas with their “Happy Holidays” cards, and their not letting Santa march in parades. Speaking of Christmas, Get your Freedom Concert gift package at Hannity.com, and we will see you this summer rockin' out to Charlie Danniels and Oliver North, live in Concert. And by the way, I heard on WMAL Obama's birth certificate is fake. And Obama is like that bad German dude. (11/19/08) Please join Kate Headline and CNN at a memorial service... To celebrate the life of William Headline - Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:30pm, at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001, Conference Center, 7th Floor... Reception to follow *** Guests should enter through the 6th Street Freedom Forum entrance. Parking is limited, particularly so close to the holidays, so consider taking public transportation. Colonial Parking, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW... For questions, contact lisa.dallos@freud.com (11/19/08) OK, OK. Before everyone gets in a snit a la the elections, just take a moment and relax. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and just savor the fact that in a mere two days, with a flip of the switch, WASH FM will bestow upon you: Christmas Shoes, Christmas in Washington, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, Same Old Lang Syne, and What Can You Get a Wookie for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?). And I, for one, have gotten over my bitterness to Dave who was so cruel to me last year. Remember Dave? Last Christmas I gave you my heart, But the very next day, you gave it away... This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special... (11/19/08) Dave's response: Huh? I do not recall..... RE: Dave's response: Amen! Look, there's almost no "Christ" in Christmas any longer. It's pretty much little more than a celebration of capitalism. Sad, but true..... Sorry you feel that way. I do not decide my values based on how others act, or act according to other peoples' values. For those of us who cherish Christmas, there will always be a "Christ" in Christmas. And I will celebrate accordingly. Merry Christmas! (11/19/08) Dave's response: For me, there will always be a "Chris" in "Christmas" - Chris Plante. Oh, nevermind..... Dear Dave: You write "Amen! Look, there's almost no "Christ" in Christmas any longer. It's pretty much little more than a celebration of capitalism. Sad, but true....." You just made me think of that Stan Freberg classic "Green Christmas" which, as I understand, radio advertisers were afraid of having their ads precede or follow its airplay when it was released in 1958. When I listen to it, part of me makes me smile in appreciation of the biting satire of that piece of work. Another part of me (my Catholic upbringing) makes me sad as well about the fact that the holiday has become, as you said, "a celebration of capitalism..." Great site Dave! Sincerely, Joe Kasell (11/19/08) The stupidity and ignorance of some people are absolutely astonishing sometimes. This may have little to do with broadcasting, but I'm going to mention the upcoming Christmas (or Xmas) Music to be played on WLIF and WASH to make my point. There is nothing offensive about using the term Xmas instead of Christmas. As a matter of fact, the first letter of the Greek word "Christ" (which is the language that originated that term) is "chi", the symbol for "chi" which can't be easily replicated in this format, looks very similar to the letter "X" that we use today. THE "X" IN CHRISTMAS IS AN EXACT ABBREVIATION OF THE WORD "CHRIST". It is NOT used to block Christ's name, it is not used to "take the 'Christ' out of Christmas" To me, using the term Holiday when you are obviously referring to Christmas is more offensive than Xmas...pick up a book and read something sometime instead of overreacting to an abbreviation that has been used for over two millenia (that's 2,000 years for those of you who can't figure that out either). GK in Timonium (11/19/08) Well, from a DC TV standpoint, A Charlie Brown Christmas was a staple on channel 2 and 9 (the CBS affiliates) in my youth. In retrospect, how ironic that the special originally had Coca Cola cans in it (which Linus lands on after being flung from the ice) and every commercial break had a Peter Paul Cadbury ad and was sponsored by both corporations. (11/19/08) RE: Dave's response: Amen! Look, there's almost no "Christ" in Christmas any longer. It's pretty much little more than a celebration of capitalism. Sad, but true..... Anymore? Hello! The great philosophers Charlie Brown and Linus Van Pelt made us all publicly aware of this in 1965. And I quoute: Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. [moves toward the center of the stage] Linus Van Pelt: Lights, please. [a spotlight shines on Linus] Linus Van Pelt: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'" [Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown] Linus Van Pelt: That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown. (11/19/08) Dave's response: Hey, this is a radio/TV board, not a meaning-of-Christmas venue. Ha ha ha. Can't wait for "Loo Katz's Christmas" on 97.1 come Friday..... Dave's response: XMAS, XMAS, XMAS! So there..... You're both wrong. It's Chri$tma$. (11/19/08) Dave's response: Amen! Look, there's almost no "Christ" in Christmas any longer. It's pretty much little more than a celebration of capitalism. Sad, but true..... I listen to every sports talk show in Baltimore. The only two guys currently on the air who aren't afraid to speak their mind (and both are in hot water with teams in town because of it) are Jerry Coleman and Drew Forrester. Everyone else, practically, is on the take except for those two. They are both opinionated and willing to take on the big boys in Owings Mills and Oriole Park. (11/19/08) Dave's response: You listen to "every sports talk show in Baltimore" and your sanity's intact? Amazing..... Don't say Xmas. It's Christmas. We don't say Xgiving or Xeaster or Xident Obama or the Xer Bowl game. Can't you afford 6 more letters? Thanks. (11/19/08) Dave's response: XMAS, XMAS, XMAS! So there..... "When I hear the Junkies talking about their limo travels,the latest big ticket indulgence, or joking about their lack of preparation....maybe the chickens are coming home to roost, boys. It's clear these guys are making a lot of coin for pretty weak ratings. My guess is the next contract won't be as lucrative as the last." Agreed. Hopefully CBS/WJFK and the advertisers will wise up and realize this. EB is the worst; he loves to flaunt his wealth and put down those of us who aren't rich. Lots of us work hard, but don't make tons of money. His arrogance and disdain for regular folks is sickening. (11/19/08) Regarding Baltimore Sports Talk Radio, it will never be overly successful as it currently exists. 1300 is all ESPN, 1370 mostly all Fox. You can get one or the other, or both in any small market USA. Then look at 105.7. As a station, they're tied into the Orioles. Think they'd be overly critical of the Orioles? Not in the least. Remember how Gerry Sandusky suddenly was "too busy" with his TV duties when WBAL was the O's rights holder? He was pretty critical of the team, and thus lost his show, even though 'Bal denied that was the reason. Moving on, Bruce Cunningham is the P.A. announcer at Ravens Games. Going to be critical of the Ravens? Yeah, right. Back to WBAL, Steve Davis hosts a show with Ravens coach John Harbaugh (pretty sure it originates from the Ravens Complex). . Gonna be critical of the coach?? WNST had their collective noses so far up Brian Billick's butt for so many years that they can't recover from being deemed in the pocket of the Ravens. Look, there is no WFAN in Baltimore, and no potential for that to happen, unless 1370 spends some money and gets some real talent that is not afraid of repercussions from the teams, and it's doubtful that will happen. WFAN isn't perfect, but they are successful enough that staff and management aren't afraid of any team. It's obvious that the theme in Baltimore is not to tick anyone off, so that we all are blessed to hear sound bites and interviews with those associated with the Orioles and Ravens, but that's not really important to me. I'd rather be listening to unbiased hosts, and interesting shows. Dream on (11/19/08) Hey Albie! It’s MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORNNG!!!!!!!! Do your thing brother. Signed: MIXED BAG. (11/19/08) Dave's response: Come on, Albie, lock yourself in the studio and crank up Beyonce. You know better than those friggin' CBS programmers..... Maybe the Junks should realize that the whole ''guy talk'' format is running out of steam and getting old and tired? Maybe instead of blaming PPM's ''haters'' and faulty equipment you take a hard look at the crappy product you put on the air every morning? I listened to them the other morning while I was trying to get my Sirius/XM subscription reactivated [long story] and I was literally in pain and made me miss Howard Stern even more. When Howard walked away from regular radio he took the whole ''guy talk'' format with him. Everyone else just seems like pale imitations now. Despite how ''good'' or ''bad'' his show is now, he's still 100 times better than anything on radio. Paul (11/19/08) from Tom Taylor's radio-info email "...(And late yesterday, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin refused Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein's request to investigate the PPM, on the grounds that the agency lacks jurisdiction.)..." Go figure. (11/19/08) Dave's response: Martin does have a point. The FCC does not regulate or license radio ratings firms. What could it do other than hold hearings? I've been reading the back and forth regarding Batimore and it's 4(!) sports stations. This is just another example of the obviously insane people who shockingly (or maybe not), are running radio stations...into the ground. I mean did I miss something, or does Baltimore only have two pro sports teams? The University of Maryland College Park is more DC/Metro, than Baltimore. Are the Skipjacks still around? How about the Blast? Why in the world does Baltimore have 4 sports stations. AND, much like ESPN 980, they ALL suck! Who green lights these things? THIS is what's wrong with the radio business! What a FUSTERCLUCK! (11/19/08) I'm giving the new morning show on 94.7 The Globe a fair shot, but it sounds to me like Albie has to find the pocket. Ive always considered low-voiced rock-jocks should have something of a restrained intensity to their delivery, just waiting to pounce (think Jim Morrison in full "poet" mode); instead, Albie is coming across with bored detachment ("...so, uh, stay tuned for that...") and vocal articulation that is a little *too* laid back to the point of sounding half-pickled. On the tech side, he might benefit from some re-tuned mic processing that puts said voice right in the front of the mix - right now its a little too thin when heard on both car speakers and kitchen radios (not everyone listens to morning radio on $3K active monitors). I'm not saying this won't work - I've heard A.D. since his Hartford days and actually have worked with him here and there, so I know he's capable of anything - but he's going to be scrutinized by a critical and fanatical audience that loves its rock, and I'm sure CBS is tired of hearing "18th place" every time the book comes out. Here's hoping for great things to come. (11/18/08) Dave's response: I mean, how can you not have "bored detachment" when having to play all that well-worn classic rock crud. Poor Albie can't flip over to DC101 like the rest of us when one of three tired old AC/DC tunes gets played. Sheesh. Memo to Dan Mason: Classic rock doesn't have to be deadly dull! Sheesh, again. I hope that CBS is merely "parking" Weasel in his Maryland apartment, in preparation of moving him back to 99.1 when it resurrects the "real" HFS. Can't wait..... The following exchange was forwarded to DCRTV: Hey JP: I’m a lover not a fighter/hater & an appreciative fan. What is “PPM”: another female malady? Just stay the fuck on the air, fellas. Besides, that Dave gay, er, ah, guy, from DCRTV lives with his mother in her basement according to a well placed Source. From: JunksMail@aol.com - We can't worry about the haters. The bottom line is that the station has taken a hit in the PPM ... hopefully it is partially because we have been operating on a backup transmitter just as this new ratings system has come in and our signal stinks. That said, hopefully everything will be all right. Thanks for listening. Remember to check out Junkiesradio.com for the latest on appearances, guests and more. And check out HornyforZorny.com too. It's finally up and running! Spread the word! JUNKS - JP (11/19/08) Dave's response: FYI. My mother passed away four years ago tomorrow, 11/20/04. Ma's old house was sold in 2005. And, it's "Sorce" not "Source"..... So, anybody know who specifically got cut from WBAL ? (11/19/08) Between 1975 and 1977, there was a newspaper published in DC whose name I am trying to find. It was a "tabloid" sized paper and in color. As I recall, it only lasted a year or so. It wasn't a radical sheet or "underground" paper, so that rules out "The Washington Free Press" or "Quicksilver Times". This paper was around, long after those two. (And, it wasn't the "Liberty Lobby" newspaper, which I think was called "The Spotlight") I believe it came out weekly, but it may have been out every other week. It was available at newsstands and in coin boxes all around DC. About all I remember about it is that it was a politically "left" alternative newspaper. I know this is a long shot, but maybe somebody out in dcrtv-land will remember it and help me fill in the blanks. (11/19/08) I've been giving some thought to why WMAL hasn't had an election bounce like WTOP and WAMU. The reason I've come up with is very simple: The listener potential for AM has reached its apex. It's all but impossible to get younger people who haven't yet tuned to the AM band, to tune there now, no matter what's over there. Today's 25-54 isn't going to be tomorrow's 25-54. AM is becoming commercially unviable, and the FM band is becoming the prime band for news talk. It's something to think about at Citadel, who should simulcast WMAL on 105.9. It's also something to think about at CBS Radio/1580 AM. For its talk format to make good money long-term, it will have to move to FM. So, where to put the Big Talker? 94.7 has preliminarily gotten better ratings with the PPMs. Eliminating WPGC 95.5 would make WKYS a hip-hop powerhouse in the remnants of outrage that would make WHFS's flip to El Zol look tame. 106.7 has high-profile (and expensive) talent already there. By process of elimination, that leaves 99.1. Even if the PPM doesn't make the El Zol format financially unviable compared to news talk, remember that given the proposed 106.7/1580 to 105.1 flip, allowing the WJFK studios to move to Lanham, any additional El Zol profits would be more than wiped out by the burdensome costs to operate the Fairfax studios. In addition, if El Zol is flipped to Big Talker 99.1, its current studio space could be repurposed for WJFK. Everything is coming together to create the basis for a deal that Salem would be willing to complete, and it's a deal which makes sense: CBS would get a prime FMer to put WJFK on, plus be able to move out of Fairfax once and for all. Salem would get a more than powerful enough FMer for their purposes, plus a spare AMer with a 50kw daytime signal (cue the "two signals for the price of one" deals with religious broadcasters in the face of the economic crisis). Even if no money changes hands, both CBS and Salem would win in such a deal, and I wholeheartedly support it. Sincerely, Mike in Kensington (11/19/08) Dave's response: CBS's decision to move 94.7's studios from Silver Spring to Lanham signifies that something's "up" in a big way format-wise. Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised to see 94.7 go to political talk, and maybe eventually to news, too. If CBS is going to do that format it's gonna wanna do it on an "inside-the-Beltway" stick to compete with TOP. With Crofton-transmittered 99.1 likely going back to heritage rock HFS - for both DC and Baltimore - if El Zol continues to get battered by the PPMs. Maybe El Zol moves to 1580..... I don't know what is more painful to watch, radio people being interviewed on TV (see week long series on Channel 4), or watching the dreadful Channel 4 field reporter attempting to do light banter . . . (11/19/08) RE: "My "TOP 4" DC anchor "HOTTY" list: JC Hayward, Susan Kidd, Phyllis Armstrong and Maureen Umeh. Pure beauty. Redefined." In my best Michael Buffer: "AND NOW AT AN AGGREGATE AGE OF 275 YEARS OLD, AND WEIGHING IN AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 1,168 LBS, IT'S THE FEMALE OVER THE HILL GANG! LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUMMMMBLE.....AND THEN EAT!" (11/19/08) I'm sorry, but I've had it with these PPM whiners and can't take it anymore. And I hope Andrew Cuomo's entire career goes down the drain for his phony grandstanding fight against Arbitron for it. The DC radio market is NOT overwhelmingly African American, nor is it overwhelmingly MALE or Hispanic! This phony notion that that #s need to be tweaked or the #s "cooked" is patently false and ridiculous and should not be attempted in my opinion. And the #s also shouldn't represent "DC proper" (largely African American) EITHER! DUH! Unless you just want phony #s for the DC radio market like you've been getting for decades apparently. Advertisers are just going to have to learn the value of niche advertising and the marketing people are going to have a tough job educating them, but what's better? To LIE about the true ratings? GEEZ. It reminds me of the schools that no longer give ABCDF grades anymore to prevent self esteem issues. When I purchased advertising many years ago for a local company, I purchased from the big stations somewhat, but I also bought from niche stations like WRBS, Heaven 600, & Legends 1370, & the then brand new WBAL TV Saturday morning news, NONE of which ever showed up back then in the Arbitrons or Nielsens. I knew they worked NOT because the Arbitron #s said they did, but because I had people in my business asking where the sales calls were coming from and I knew the demographic I was looking to hit for the money I had to spend. So, no it doesn't surprise me that some urban and male centric stations are taking a beating in this new ratings system to some extent. I mean, c'mon, who ever believed WJFK's #s anyway? You CAN'T EVEN GET THE FRIKKIN STATION in College Park, MD or just outside the District line very well because MIX 106.5 is broadcasting from a 1400 foot tower! DUH! Those were always phony #s by rabid D&M fanboys. And it always shocked me that no Baltimore radio stations ever showed in the DC Arbitrons too with the monster signals that several stations have. Now we know they do actually get listened to a bit. And finally, sorry, but the truth hurts, women actually generate more ratings than men. Now we know. And MEN are complaining about it. Deal with it and put on your big boy pants men damnit! :-) (11/19/08) "105.7, due to it's FM signal and having the Orioles, will make it. WNST, because it's a station not built on ratings but on the fervent support of a few listeners and sponsors, will also survive. I doubt 1370 ever gets traction. The local show on that station has been Jerry Coleman, hardly a guy with a following. We'll see if the Ungers help any. WJZ-AM 1300 might as well go dark. I suspect they won't even appear in the next book. Howie " ....well, NICE WORK HOWIE , you certainly proved you have NEVER worked in radio with that "assessment...err, opinion " The orioles DO NOT equate to ratings or any $! Eleven yrs of losing will do that. So I would not bank on 105.7; WNST has 1/10 the signal of FOX 1370 SPORTS, so why would they outlast, NST??? Wnst- Wjz am BOTH provide un-listenable 3rd rate content - which is why I prefer a mix of Local AND National in Baltimore. I am willing to give 1370am- and even the new 980 espn- some more time to settle in while 105.7 changes format again in 6 months !- Jeff Colby, Columbia (11/19/08) /\ November 19 Messages /\ Messages from November 17 to November 18, 2008 can be reached HERE.....

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