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1/4: Denny, Larry notes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Denny Schaffer, formerly of WGST-AM until November, is doing a radio show this coming Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the following January 13 on 680/the Fan. I don’t get the impression this means he’s guaranteed a job there but Fan prez David Dickey knew Schaffer from his days in Toledo, Ohio and liked him.
Schaffer said he plans to talk some sports, some pop culture, keep it light. He said he isn’t a strategic sports expert, just a fan. He said he’s also filled in for Glenn Beck (a syndicated show host who now does a TV show on CNN Headline News) and for a guy up at a news/talk station in Minneapolis. In other words, Schaffer is keeping his name out there. Schaffer said he couldn’t talk about his contract but Dickey said Clear Channel bought out the remaining 21 months or so on his contract and waived his non-compete at the same time. That’s why Schaffer can even be on 680/the Fan, which is a competitor to 640. As noted earlier, in November, 640 fired Tom Hughes, the Kimmer and Denny Schaffer in favor of lower-cost, all-syndicated fare during weekdays.
I also heard a bit of Larry Wachs on 92.3 Free FM online last night. He was talking about how many times one should shower a week to be truly hygienic and a bit about Britney Spears’ descent. It was a bit odd to hear him by himself but he sounded comfortable. He’s on 92.3 for this week and next from 10 p.m. to midnight if you want to sample him.
On his Web site, Wachs noted he had shaved, something he said he’d do once he got a full time job. But he told me a few minutes ago he shaved simply because it was so uncomfortable with hair growth on his face. He’s still seeking a gig. He did say he’s enjoying the temporary solo gig and hired former Regular Guys player Tim Andrews as his call screener. Wachs is doing the show out of the Dave FM/V-103 CBS studios at Colony Square in Midtown.
“It’s starting from the ground up again,” Wachs said. “The Regular Guys is in the past. It’s not practical. There’s not enough salaries in radio to be able to afford a staff of three or four. I’m doing a show in a different daypart. It’s more economic. There’s no need for a million moving parts. I’m in a room with my thoughts and that’s it. That’s how the Regular Guys really grew [in Los Angeles in the mid 1990s.] No soundbites, no characters, just back and forth. Now it’s a new days. I gotta take what I have and build from there.”
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By Law Dawg
January 4, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this
A well laid out report that had information I couldn’t find elsewhere. For once, I mean it: well done, Rodney.
By Warren
January 4, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
Rodney, what’s the deal with your spelling and other grammatical errors? Tim Andrews is Wachs’ “screen caller”? Do you mean call screener?
99X’s top song of the year (according to your 12/24 post) was Raconteur’s “Steady As You Go”? Who is this Raconteur guy? Does he know there’s a popular 99X band called The Raconteurs with a song called “Steady, As She Goes”?
RODNEY: You’re right on both counts. Both errs fixed.
By $name
January 4, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this
Very nice site!
By C
January 5, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this
What is it with Rodney’s fascination with these guys? Seems like that is all that is being discussed. Maybe they are the only news, not sure.
By Law Dawg
January 5, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
“Both errs fixed”
The word is “errors,” Rodney.
RODNEY RESPONDS: According to the dictionary, “err” is the same as “error.”
err
verb 1. to make a mistake or be incorrect
2. wander from a direct course or at random; “The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her”; “don’t drift from the set course” [syn: stray]
WordNet® 2.1, © 2005 Princeton University
By Zachary
January 5, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this
In addition to the radio news, counting Rodney’s “errs” is what keeps me coming back to this blog. Especially when he starts talking about music (a la the Raconteurs gaffe).
Yeah, I know…it’s just a blog, not a real column. But from one journalist to another, Rodney, please take some care to proofread. Sometimes these “errs” get in the way of what you’re trying to convey.
And thanks for posting regularly, even when there’s slow or no actual news…it definitely keeps things interesting.
RODNEY RESPONDS: You’re right. I tend to write without proofreading and thus, the errors. I will definitely try to be more careful down the road. Call me though when I make more mistakes because I will!
By Norma Lee
January 5, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this
Did Larry tell you I called in the show Rodney? He welcome me and said I was a nice woman twise. He also said I was his stalker LMAO! He finish by hanging up on me. Just like old times. Friends for live! That Larry know how to entertain. He a radio star in Atlanta and now New York! HUGS
By Norma Hater
January 5, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
You need to get a life pee pee Norma Lee. All you do is stalk Larry 24/7. You are a married woman for goodness safe. Get a hold of yourself woman!
By Will B.
January 5, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this
Warren: It says “call screener” not “screen caller”. You should checked get Dyslexia for!
By Norma Lee
January 5, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this
I didn’t write the above postings. Someone loves playing jokes on me or maybe even Larry. He is a very talented radio star. He keeps lots of us laughing.
By BadRadio
January 5, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this
Will B.: That’s because Rodney fixed it once Warren called him on it. Please try and keep up.