WJR, boring programming

[Radiobirdman]

WBZ is all news for large chunks of the broadcast day.

KFI is great! Too bad 760 does not sound more like them.

Yes, during drivetime WBZ is Boston's WWJ or WBBM. I like their morning newscasts and sometimes listen before the sun comes up. In the day, David Brudnoy's evening show on WBZ was great radio and I listened regularly here in MI.

[GREATLAKESVET]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

[Radiobirdman]

J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

I'd add to those greats those who brought fine, tasteful, and interesting music to WJR: Jay Roberts, Karl Haas, Gene Elzy.

[Realist]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

They’re running the Faux News radio network?

That kills ANY credibility for news in my book.

[billmich88888]

but others ONLY read out of that book.........

remember you MUST celebrate diversity.....
at least, that's what's lectured to me every February.....

[Majik]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

[Colonel Flagg]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

I was working there when David had his stroke, following heart bypass surgery. We not only lost David, but the late PD, Steve Stewart, also wiped out the hour-long Evening News Center at 6PM, the hour-long Late Evening News Center at 11PM, whatever was left of Sportswrap at 7PM, and plugged in Hannity and Levin on a 3 hour delay. It wasn't the same after that.

[Mega Hertz]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

I was working there when David had his stroke, following heart bypass surgery. We not only lost David, but the late PD, Steve Stewart, also wiped out the hour-long Evening News Center at 6PM, the hour-long Late Evening News Center at 11PM, whatever was left of Sportswrap at 7PM, and plugged in Hannity and Levin on a 3 hour delay. It wasn't the same after that.

Well then I blame YOU

[Colonel Flagg]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

I was working there when David had his stroke, following heart bypass surgery. We not only lost David, but the late PD, Steve Stewart, also wiped out the hour-long Evening News Center at 6PM, the hour-long Late Evening News Center at 11PM, whatever was left of Sportswrap at 7PM, and plugged in Hannity and Levin on a 3 hour delay. It wasn't the same after that.

Well then I blame YOU

As Colonel Flagg would say, "Don't try to make friends with me"

I would never trade live and local for syndicated uniblab, regardless of political flavor. You can never replace David Newman, but doing it with syndicated shows that are hours old, is just giving up.

For you youngsters who were not around for Gene Elzy on WJR, here's a sample

https://detroitsound.org/artifact/gene-elzy/

[Musicrewired]

J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

I'd add to those greats those who brought fine, tasteful, and interesting music to WJR: Jay Roberts, Karl Haas, Gene Elzy.

Hear hear. Remembering Marc Avery for his time on WJR as well.

[Colonel Flagg]

J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

I'd add to those greats those who brought fine, tasteful, and interesting music to WJR: Jay Roberts, Karl Haas, Gene Elzy.

Hear hear. Remembering Marc Avery for his time on WJR as well.

Marc Avery was the ideal personality for PM drive. He probably went to bed early on Friday night to cover "Saturday Morning Confusion"

[Mega Hertz]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

I was working there when David had his stroke, following heart bypass surgery. We not only lost David, but the late PD, Steve Stewart, also wiped out the hour-long Evening News Center at 6PM, the hour-long Late Evening News Center at 11PM, whatever was left of Sportswrap at 7PM, and plugged in Hannity and Levin on a 3 hour delay. It wasn't the same after that.

Well then I blame YOU

As Colonel Flagg would say, "Don't try to make friends with me"

I would never trade live and local for syndicated uniblab, regardless of political flavor. You can never replace David Newman, but doing it with syndicated shows that are hours old, is just giving up.

For you youngsters who were not around for Gene Elzy on WJR, here's a sample

https://detroitsound.org/artifact/gene-elzy/

I really need to get that interview with David Newman and my dad up somewhere. I feel like I'm sitting on a gold mine.

[Majik]

Realist wrote: "The great voice of the Great Lakes
My how the mighty have fallen. 50K watts of "


In total agreement with you on this one, Realist. I interned there when they could proudly proclaim the title "The Great Voice of the Great Lakes". Since the Mickey Mouse Club took over ABC, and spun the radio group off to cumeless, 'JR isn't even a shadow of its former self. Going to starboard list talk was bad enough. But cumeless (or House of Cards Communication as I like to call them, has cut into bone, programming drek, losing listeners and wondering why they can't sell ads. The fact that they have Fux News Radio has completed the transformation into "Grate Voice of the Great Lakes". J.P., Jimmy L., Hal, Mike and Oscar you are sorely missed.

Yeah, the last bastion of WJR Greatness ended with David Newman’s stroke.

I was working there when David had his stroke, following heart bypass surgery. We not only lost David, but the late PD, Steve Stewart, also wiped out the hour-long Evening News Center at 6PM, the hour-long Late Evening News Center at 11PM, whatever was left of Sportswrap at 7PM, and plugged in Hannity and Levin on a 3 hour delay. It wasn't the same after that.

Well then I blame YOU

As Colonel Flagg would say, "Don't try to make friends with me"

I would never trade live and local for syndicated uniblab, regardless of political flavor. You can never replace David Newman, but doing it with syndicated shows that are hours old, is just giving up.

For you youngsters who were not around for Gene Elzy on WJR, here's a sample

https://detroitsound.org/artifact/gene-elzy/

I really need to get that interview with David Newman and my dad up somewhere. I feel like I'm sitting on a gold mine.

To my ears it’s Fort Knox. Please do it.

[MichganMan]

From Metro Times in June:
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“No one wants to listen to boring ass old boomer f***s complain about everything that scares them. Save some money and broadcast a live stream from a nursing home rec room.”

I'm surprised more hospice care facilities and funeral homes don't advertise on WJR. It's their demo.

That is the demo. Along with Geritol complete, hemorrhoid surgery done dirt cheap, and Adjustable toilets seats!

" Something Something Woke or go broke"

" Blah Blah Lets go Brandon"

" Yada yada Transgender's are destroying the country"

" mumble Mumble lazy Millennials"

Now for our hourly Ronald Reagan quote!

[Colonel Flagg]

Truthfully, a lot of the "right wing" programming on WJR is gone. It's all on after 8PM. Guy Gordon has no opinion on anything, unless approved by management. Kevin and Tom are centrists, who constantly talk over each other. Paul W is too busy broadcasting from restaurants most people can't afford, or interviewing the station's cleaning crew, or resort owners up north. Then there's Mitch and the Crew, followed by Lomas and Kenny with Sportswrap, and whatever infomercial or fruity MSU show comes on, or the insipid "The Greening of the Great Lakes"

Hannity is long gone. Savage is long gone. Frank passed away. As for Foamy, and his 37 other sissy screen names, by my math, he's well over 40, and will catch up with us geezers faster than he thinks.