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Roop Raj and Taryn Asher

Last post by edj « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:20 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by CircleWXYZ » Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:02 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I am feeling kinda meh about them replacing Huel and Monica as the top anchor team. I like Taryn, but Roop doesn’t seem strong enough for that role....
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Last post by edj
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:20 am
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:15 am
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 10
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk

I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:15 am
Craig James helps Whitmer win re-election

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:06 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by TC Talks » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:09 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Excellent! Write in's simply drain votes from legitimate candidates.

Former Detroit police Chief James Craig said he will run as a write-in...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:06 am
Maher: Trump would be a shoo-in in 2024 IF...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:04 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

...he lets 2020 go.

As much as I'm not a fan of Trump, this seems like a reasonable take. I do also agree with Maher that DeSantis is a better...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:04 am
Stations with the largest/eclectic playlists

Last post by matt1 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:06 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
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by radioandtventhusiast » Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:25 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Which stations do you think have the largest or most eclectic playlists?

I think CKWW is probably one of the best oldies stations I've ever heard,...

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Last post by matt1
Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:06 am
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by Tman « Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:09 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by RayQix » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

She’s baaaaaack :-)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Tman
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:09 am
OSU wins trademark for the word, "the"

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:06 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by kager » Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:17 am » in The Stadium

Or, maybe that should be OSU wins trademark for *** word, the

Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for the word THE after a...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:06 am
Worst firings in broadcasting

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:25 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
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by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:54 pm » in Broadcasting - General

What do you think are some of the worst firings in broadcasting history? Think of the times when a radio or TV station got rid of a highly rated show...

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:25 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Kidcat « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:52 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Kidcat
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:52 pm
The Ham Radio Thread

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:32 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:45 am » in Chatterbox

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:32 pm
Windsor and Canadian Radio Ratings from Numeris

Last post by edj « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:21 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 20
by Marcus » Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:59 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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Like last time Windsor is listed past London and before Sudbury (page 17). I will make one comment/suggestion for Bell regarding 88.7 CIMX-FM. Flip...
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Last post by edj
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:21 pm
Tropo 6/25

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:08 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 6
by radioandtventhusiast » Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:02 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

As mentioned on another thread, this has been a great week for DXing. From my home in Toledo, it didn't disappoint as I was able to pick up stations...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:08 pm
The Great American Standards

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by Turkeytop » Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:29 pm » in Music Musings
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What are some of your favourite standars from the Great American Songbook.

Two that come to mind for me are -

Laura - by Frank Siatra

That's All...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:59 pm
WJML

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:57 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 67
by ADD in TC » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:19 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Not that this is the most important thing going on at the moment,but 1210 and 101.1 was broadcasting 97.1 The Ticket Detroit all day either Monday or...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:57 pm
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)

Last post by Matt « Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:45 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 81
by audiophile » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:14 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)
The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe v. Wade, 410 U. S. 113, and Planned...
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Last post by Matt
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:45 pm
Trip hop fans?

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:06 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:18 am » in Music Musings

In the last few years, I have gotten into trip hop, which is basically light rap infused house. I enjoy the Sneaker Pimps, Prodigy(although they are...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:06 pm
Favorite DJ'S

Last post by Bobbert « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 41
by RadioDork1 » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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On this site, we always talk about the DJ's we love. I usually don't post a new subject line. I was just wondering being a radio geek, who are some...
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Last post by Bobbert
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:03 pm
Why Am I Passionately Pro Choice?

Last post by bmw « Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:31 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:30 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

So, why am I so passionate about the overturn of Roe v. Wade?

In large part, it is because I was indoctrinated so strongly in pro life culture from...

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Last post by bmw
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:31 am
Trump: SCOTUS Reversal on Roe v Wade Bad for Party

Last post by audiophile « Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:42 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:35 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Trump knows that this decision will lead to pissed off suburban women. The same type of leverage that Republicans held for years on this issue has...

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Last post by audiophile
Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:42 am
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:04 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Deleted User 14888 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ll start out by saying in my opinion the Hottest in Detroit is Glenda Lewis from Channel 7, the next would be Erika Ericsson from Fox 2, who do you...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:04 am
SNL

Last post by bmw « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:52 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 12
by Turkeytop » Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:32 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Watched SNL last night for the first time in many years. I sat patiently all the way through it and never once saw or heard anything that was even...

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Last post by bmw
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:52 am
Ohio dx to northern Michigan this afternoon

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:12 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by bmw » Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:06 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

A new catch for me today - and it was of decent signal strength. Driving through Tawas, I picked up 107.3 WMWV from Cleveland. They were playing...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:12 am
Michael Estime leaves Fox2 for Fox Weather

Last post by jsf « Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Michiganviewer » Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:17 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I wonder if the other fox2 weather folks got the offer and turned down as Michael has only been at the station foe two years.

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Last post by jsf
Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:03 pm
Supreme Court overturns New York's "Special Need" requirement for obtaining a concealed weapons permit

Last post by Matt « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:48 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by bmw » Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:22 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Good. This was an easy one.

We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government...

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Last post by Matt
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:48 pm
New round of iHeart cuts

Last post by WOHO « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:06 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 2
by Radio for the birds » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:42 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Any local changes?

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Last post by WOHO
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:06 pm
Ron Sobczak passes

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:04 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 4
by radioandtventhusiast » Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:26 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Ron Sobczak passed away last night at 75 after a long illness. He was best known for his runs at WOHO, WCWA and WRQN until 2011. Sad to see another...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:04 pm
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Last post by WOHO « Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:59 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:27 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

1520 is now back on and carrying the Truth Network, and they're also using 103.3 to simulcast. They now list both stations call letters in the TOH. I...

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Last post by WOHO
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:59 pm
See ya, Jerami Grant

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:27 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 12
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:20 pm » in The Stadium

He is now a Trailblazer.

I like the move, but Pistons need to parlay that cap room into a meaningful signing.

Grant is a ball hog who was never...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:27 pm
YOU take YOUR seat

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:02 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by Matt » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:43 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is bad, and there isn't a workable replacement, because his handlers chose a token VP.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:02 pm
Worst Cartoon You Can Remember Growing Up (Or In General)

Last post by organman95 « Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:19 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 21
by sfpcc » Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:41 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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I know this thread would probably be a better fit for the Vintage Detroit TV Board, but that's been gone for
a long time. My Question is what is the...
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Last post by organman95
Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:19 pm
CNN loses 90% of its audience

Last post by thatguy « Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:56 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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by billmich88888 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:41 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

maybe there was a super newsworthy event in the 1st week of 2021 compared to 2022. Maybe 1/6/2021 drove people to all news outlets and those numbers...

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Last post by thatguy
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:56 pm
First 2022 MidTerm Projection

Last post by FakeAndyStuart « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:36 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by FakeAndyStuart » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The largest voter turnout for a midterm election in history, for both parties.
Add Trump's probable announcement of candidacy in Sept/Oct to blunt...

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Last post by FakeAndyStuart
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:36 am
Lily, Matt Stafford, and Thou

Last post by moldyoldie « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:30 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 10
by moldyoldie » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:33 am » in Let's Break for Commercials

What a great and clever commercial! :D I'm wondering if and how it plays nationally.

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Last post by moldyoldie
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:30 am
Who Is Worse? Jen Psaki Or Karine Jean-Pierre?

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:06 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by Ben Zonia » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:06 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Which Press Secretary gives more misinformation, shuts down more legitimate topics for discussions and comparisons, and generally functions for...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:06 am
President falls off bike in front of crowd

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:00 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 15
by stopnswop2 » Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:13 pm » in Chatterbox
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Last post by audiophile
Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:00 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:57 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by audiophile
Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:57 am
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by thatguy « Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:55 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 86
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
2. Haribo.

These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by thatguy
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:55 am
Republicans failed attempt at stealing an election

Last post by Bryce « Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:50 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by TC Talks » Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:35 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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On the heels of the two fraudulent Republican Gubernatorial campaigns here in Michigan, is news about how aware the Republicans in Georgia were in an...
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Last post by Bryce
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:50 am
Battle of the Telecomm Girls

Last post by thatguy « Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:39 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 16
by moldyoldie » Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:23 am » in Let's Break for Commercials
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Comcast/Xfinity has Amy Poehler.
AT&T has Lily (Milana Vayntrub).
Now Verizon is jumping on the female spokesperson bandwagon with sassy and quirky...
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Last post by thatguy
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:39 am
Misheard Song Lyrics

Last post by thatguy « Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:19 am
Posted in The Buzzboard Hall of Fame
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by stopnswop2 » Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:05 am » in The Buzzboard Hall of Fame
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What are some of the funniest misheard song lyrics that you either misheard or have read?
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Last post by thatguy
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:19 am
The Real cancelled!!

Last post by thatguy « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:56 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 19
by CircleWXYZ » Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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After 8 seasons, another woke show got cancelled! Looks like Fox 2 is going to have to work overtime in preparing its afternoon lineup for the...
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Last post by thatguy
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:56 am
Wild Wild West of Metro Detroit

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:44 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 2
by Bobbert » Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:54 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

On Sunday, I finished reading another Louis L'Amour western. Like most of his westerns, the plot revolved around the growing western civilization...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:44 am
Nancy's husband arrested

Last post by matt1 « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:20 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by matt1 » Sun May 29, 2022 4:40 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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Last post by matt1
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:20 am
97.1 Morning Show

Last post by dial-it-in « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by unscopedaircheck » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:34 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Has it become much more sports-focused lately? Did they drop Heather? I haven't heard her at all.
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Last post by dial-it-in
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:57 pm
TV shows everyone else likes but you don't

Last post by thatguy « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:36 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 19
by Deleted User 15502 » Fri May 14, 2021 3:21 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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I wasn't sure where to put this but I got to thinking today, what are TV shows you don't like or can't stand, that everyone else thinks is so great?...
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Last post by thatguy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:36 pm
Radio Stations And Personality References In The Movies

Last post by thatguy « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:25 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 9
by CK-722 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:15 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

Here are the ones I can think of, from mainly in the Great Lakes Region.

Larry Lujack WLS Ferris Bueller's Day Off
J P McCarthy WJR The Rosary...

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Last post by thatguy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:25 pm
Apology Line on WCHB

Last post by thatguy « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:20 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Mr.Transistor » Wed Dec 02, 2020 1:55 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

Does anybody remember the apology line on WCHB ? I can't remember if it was like an hour long show or the exact duration but it used to be on during...

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Last post by thatguy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:20 pm
Nick at Nite and TV Land these days SUCK

Last post by stopnswop2 « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:19 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by bmw » Wed May 25, 2022 9:17 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

I haven't watched either in well over a decade. Out of curiosity, I checked out their schedules.

Nick-at-Nite air a whopping 4 different shows....

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Last post by stopnswop2
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:19 pm
General Detroit Movie Thread.

Last post by thatguy « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:16 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by sfpcc » Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:11 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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I know I've brought this up in other ways before, but it's a new year and their seems to be some new folks on this board. Does anyone out there have...
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Last post by thatguy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:16 pm
Dwayne X Riley

Last post by thatguy « Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:13 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by km1125 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:19 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

Ran across some old home 8mm movies of this event, but then found this one online with sound. Remember this guy?

(tried to get the actual video...

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Last post by thatguy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:13 pm

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