I've reported (many times) about the Randi Rhodes flap at Air America Radio over the last two weeks. Short version: Randi had a bullet-proof contract, AAR wanted to change it, Randi did not, Randi made some incendiary comments about Hillary Clinton, AAR suspended her (though it seems maybe they just used her comments as an excuse), and then Randi quit. Since then, she moved to the Nova M network, keeping her show, her time slot, and most of the affiliates.
Air America has countered by getting a bevvy of Hollywood stars to fill in as hosts, and to appear as guests. Will it work? I'm not so sure. For one thing, Randi took most of the stations with her. Unless people stream the new AAR show, American Afternoon via the internet, where would they even find it? For now, I'm sticking with Randi Rhodes.
[News Release]
AIR AMERICA ANNOUNCES GUEST HOST LINE-UPFOR “AMERICAN AFTERNOON” 3-6pm ET
Air America Radio (airamerica.com) is pleased to present the debut this week of “American Afternoon” with guest host actor and activist RICHARD BELZER (Det. John Munch on Law & Order: SVU ).“American Afternoon” will be featuring a series of well-known celebrity hosts with progressive perspectives. Confirmed guest hosts in the coming three weeks include: talk show host RON REAGAN, award-winning TV personality ROSEANNE BARR with Johnny Argent, and JOY BEHAR from “The View” on ABC-TV.
This week with RICHARD BELZER in the seat, you’ll have heard from special guests JON STEWART, BILL MAHER, SARAH SILVERMAN, Ambassador RICHARD BUTLER, “The Soprano’s” creator DAVID CHASE, LEWIS BLACK, National Lampoon’s TONY HENDRA and more.
This is obviously a great line-up of progressive, entertaining talent who are each renown for their humor and style. We’ll have fun and hope our listeners will too -- as we get ready to announce the permanent afternoon host for this new show to all Air Americans.
For surprising commentary and insightful dialogue each week, turn on “American Afternoon”.
Mark Green
President, Air America Radio
Air America has countered by getting a bevvy of Hollywood stars to fill in as hosts, and to appear as guests. Will it work? I'm not so sure. For one thing, Randi took most of the stations with her. Unless people stream the new AAR show, American Afternoon via the internet, where would they even find it? For now, I'm sticking with Randi Rhodes.
[News Release]
AIR AMERICA ANNOUNCES GUEST HOST LINE-UPFOR “AMERICAN AFTERNOON” 3-6pm ET
Air America Radio (airamerica.com) is pleased to present the debut this week of “American Afternoon” with guest host actor and activist RICHARD BELZER (Det. John Munch on Law & Order: SVU ).“American Afternoon” will be featuring a series of well-known celebrity hosts with progressive perspectives. Confirmed guest hosts in the coming three weeks include: talk show host RON REAGAN, award-winning TV personality ROSEANNE BARR with Johnny Argent, and JOY BEHAR from “The View” on ABC-TV.
This week with RICHARD BELZER in the seat, you’ll have heard from special guests JON STEWART, BILL MAHER, SARAH SILVERMAN, Ambassador RICHARD BUTLER, “The Soprano’s” creator DAVID CHASE, LEWIS BLACK, National Lampoon’s TONY HENDRA and more.
This is obviously a great line-up of progressive, entertaining talent who are each renown for their humor and style. We’ll have fun and hope our listeners will too -- as we get ready to announce the permanent afternoon host for this new show to all Air Americans.
For surprising commentary and insightful dialogue each week, turn on “American Afternoon”.
Mark Green
President, Air America Radio
Dude....enough with the Randi Rhodes Affair. They prescribe medication for this type of obsessive-compulsive behavior. Trust me, I take it. Love ya babe! Keep writing and Happy b-day 2 U
ReplyDeleteHey! I resemble that remark! Actually, I was done writing about the matter, but I got a news release from Air America, with the news about Roseanne and Lewis Black, and the others. Seemed newsworthy, so there you go.
ReplyDeleteWhat, no comment on the masturbation story? Ha!