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1/3: Update on Wachs in NY
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I asked John Mainelli, who runs Free FM in NY, why he is giving Larry Wachs a couple of weeks at the station. He said he can’t afford Larry at the 10 p.m. slot by himself but is showcasing him as a solo talk show host so other CBS stations can sample him. He could see Larry in syndicated fashion, making him affordable for individual stations at that time slot.
Here’s what he wrote to me:
Rodney,
I like Larry’s dry, wry, sly wit in this age of so many ham-handed talk show hosts. He doesn’t have an agenda other than to entertain. His topics, as well as his views, are unpredictable and ever-changing. He listens to what the callers are saying, which isn’t as common as you would think. I like him better as a solo than when he had a partner.
I would hire Larry if I had an open slot, so we’re not “trying him out” for anything. We’re just having fun for two weeks while he’s available. Our 10-Midnight slot is open but I can’t afford him for that. But others at CBS are also interested in him. I’d like to see him on an ad hoc network of company stations but that is not my decision, although I would carry him if I still can.
Hope this answers your questions. If not, let me know.
— John Mainelli
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By xfan
January 3, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this
Funny, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a radio exec be so frank, open and honest about hiring, firing and programming. But I guess since this is CBS and not Clear Channel…
By Natalie
January 3, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this
I think they should fire Chris krock and replace him with Larry!
By Neil
January 3, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
If Larry gets a job in NYC, will Rodney and Jimmy Baron move into a rent controlled 1-bdr in the Village to be with their man crushes? Jimmy has it bad for Billy Jaffe formerly the voice of the Thrashers and now with the NY Islanders.
By Redseapedastrian
January 3, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this
PLEASE GOD let him come back to Atlanta or at the very least on Sirius! I cannot stand this forced contrived garbage like what was on 99xcrement this morning. Best of 06 awards? What utter crap!?!?
By mattcache
January 4, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this
well, looking at Larry’s blog (http://www.regularguys.com), he has SHAVED. He swore he would not do this until he had secured full-time employment. He promises an update today. Hopefully, he’ll be in a situation where he can be heard in Atlanta. If not, there is always streaming audio or podcasts, I suppose.
By Norma Hater
January 4, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
way to go jew boy! please dont take that idiot eric with you. he’s dead weight!
By redseapedastrian
January 4, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this
RODNEY! He shaved so that means he’s found a new full time job, WHAT IS IT??? You’ve got to dig man!
By Norma Lee smells like PeePee
January 4, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this
Good for Larry. I will certainly follow what is going on with his career. I hope Tim Andrews lands on his feet also. One bit of advice Larry… don’t take anymore calls from that OLD hillbilly Noram Lee.