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by Art Van Damme
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Chatterbox
Topic: Paying to have your old car showroom new
Replies: 11
Views: 1021

Re: Paying to have your old car showroom new

Seems like a paint job and detailing would be close and not cost an arm and a leg. Sorry to burst your anti-union masturbation session, but vehicle prices will rise regardless of the UAW or Fain. Pleasuring stockholders is the sole focus of the auto industry. Oh, I forgot paying CEO’s and executives...
by Art Van Damme
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: 950 WWJ lies to its listeners
Replies: 91
Views: 11411

Re: 950 WWJ lies to its listeners

If she can moderate the pitch of her voice a bit, she has a beautiful timbre in the alto range.
by Art Van Damme
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Chatterbox
Topic: Tow truck tipping
Replies: 26
Views: 2701

Re: Tow truck tipping

Long story short. I broke down in the middle of PA at 2:30am. Called a tow truck. Arrived in 15 minutes. Towed my vehicle (and me) to the nearest dealership about 10 miles away. Unloaded vehicle in the dealership lot. He then drove me to the nearest hotel (Hampton Inn). He waited and made sure that ...
by Art Van Damme
Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: The new 910AM News Talk Superstation
Replies: 150
Views: 20381

Re: The new 910AM News Talk Superstation

Going out on a limb:

I surmise 910 is trying to get conservative listeners from outside the physical limits of their analog service area. Younger demos are more likely to check it out online than over the air. Never thought I’d see billboards put up for 910.
by Art Van Damme
Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement
Replies: 108
Views: 16528

Re: WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement

Apologies to Mr Baier and fellow Buzzboardians.

I was relying on memory for that statement. I thought I had read he had a severe medical condition (this would have been at least 10 years ago) and passed. I could not find the periodical or newspaper where I would have read it.

I stand corrected.
by Art Van Damme
Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement
Replies: 108
Views: 16528

Re: WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement

Tater, that’s more like 40+. Johnson was at W4 in the late 70’s when he teamed up with the late George Baier for the first incarnation of The Morning Crew. I think he did a stint at Rock 105 in Flint before making his way to the Motor City. Hope he enjoys his retirement. Ahh. Retirement. Something t...
by Art Van Damme
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: The new 910AM News Talk Superstation
Replies: 150
Views: 20381

Re: The new 910AM News Talk Superstation

Ugh. Seriously. How successful is this really going to be? Will there be any attempt to hire away any quality salespeople from JR or J to sell this satellite work of art? Just clearing national network spots won’t pay the electric bill. Will there be a strong promotional campaign to get listeners to...
by Art Van Damme
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Pistons on TV20
Replies: 7
Views: 1383

Re: Pistons on TV20

I didn’t realize the Tigers were playing at the same time.
That makes sense. Thanks, Robert
by Art Van Damme
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Pistons on TV20
Replies: 7
Views: 1383

Pistons on TV20

Just stumbled across this. It’s really odd. This is not a playoff game. Is this: -a previously scheduled match to be shown on TV20? -a result of the Sinclair/Diamond/Bally mess? -a shape of things to come? FWIW: Tonight’s Wings game is relegated to Bally’s alternate channel as well as WWJ. Personall...
by Art Van Damme
Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Trouble at Bally Sports
Replies: 22
Views: 3312

Re: Trouble at Bally Sports

This could unravel in so many different ways. My 2 cents: -Streaming becomes the primary mode of distribution, with cable being secondary. You may see a Red Wings App, for example, be initiated. -The existing regional infrastructure is already in place. Spin it into a company owned jointly by the th...
by Art Van Damme
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Chatterbox
Topic: Remembering Farmer Jack 15 years later
Replies: 45
Views: 3643

Re: Remembering Farmer Jack 15 years later

Michigan Ave & Outer Rd in Deerbern. Once a rivalry with Kroger in Westborn Mall and the brand new Farmer Jack in the Garrison strip mall. Forced Kroger to purchase Crowley’s, expand it to what it is to this day. Then, the A&P mess happened. Farmer Jack became a Kroger (aka Kro-Jack). There was a Kr...
by Art Van Damme
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Nielsen Audio #'s for Grand Rapids - release date 6.27.2022
Replies: 7
Views: 1804

Re: Nielsen Audio #'s for Grand Rapids - release date 6.27.2022

It is far part time for 107.3 to flip to Urban AC.
by Art Van Damme
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: Music Musings
Topic: The Great American Standards
Replies: 16
Views: 1312

Re: The Great American Standards

I Can’t Get Started - Bunny Berigan
Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Misty - Erroll Garner
Theme from A Summer Place - Percy Faith
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Moonlight in Vermont - Sinatra
I Wish You Love - Keely Smith
The Lady Is A Tramp - Ella Fitzgerald
by Art Van Damme
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Bally Sports Plus Streaming App To Launch June 23
Replies: 12
Views: 1922

Re: Bally Sports Plus Streaming App To Launch June 23

What a bunch of horseshit. I’ll listen to radio and use ‘alternate’ streaming services on a per game basis.

I can’t remember the last time I watched the Tigers on tv.
I don’t watch the Pistons.
And the Wings games that start at 9pm eastern and later are too late for my schedule.

Bite me Bally.
by Art Van Damme
Mon May 09, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: The Stadium
Topic: Red Wings move on from Blashill
Replies: 55
Views: 4785

Re: Red Wings move on from Blashill

Trotz would be a solid hire.
Paul Maurice, maybe.
Jon Cooper has one year left on his contract. Don’t know if it’s an option or not. Wings could buy out the final year.
Joel Quenneville, no.