6.08.2006
Broadway Thrown Out In The Street.
Say it ain't so. Bill Lee, the DJ who still has the rhythm - and the rhyme - was apparently fired by WKTU today. In the middle of his shift, no less.
Don't misread what I'm about to say, because even after all these years, Broadway's still got it. I'm not suggesting age had a role in his dismissal - heck, Jim Kerr's been in the business just as long as Bill, and he's been on Q104.3 for a couple years... But I've seen someone suggest that Bill Lee would be a perfect fit on Z-100.
It's not that Z-100 is, like WKTU, owned by Clear Channel, that Lee likely wouldn't end up there. But the median age of the main air talent on the station would have to be around 34 or so... (Yes, I'm aware of Jonathan Bell - hence why I stressed "main" air talent.) And I know Z-100 has a spot to fill with Cubby joining Whoopi on the new WKTU morning show (which I think might be related to the 86'ing of Broadway - more on that later). But that position will likely go to B Dub out of Philly, or Kane from Tampa... Bill Lee, if he were to end up at Z-100, might have to settle for weekend and fill-in duties, at best. We're talking Jo Jo Morales territory here. And for a DJ like Bill Lee, talent shouldn't be wasted like that.
Of course, Bill Lee will end up on another station. Of course, the natural choice would be WNEW, who will likely be picking up fellow KTU castaways Baltazar and Goomba for afternoons... But something tells me he might "tone it down" at Emmis' CD 101.9. Perhaps he can expand his talents, like the aforementioned Mr. Kerr...
As far as WKTU... With the "86-ing of Broadway" coming on the heels of the "Pickling of B&G", I'd have to wonder if a tinkering with the station's rhythmic format is in order. Rhythmic AC, perhaps? Whoopi, to me, would seem like an AC-kinda host. And you certainly don't want to serve a threat to sister station WLTW. In fact, nobody seems to want to be a threat to WLTW from any other broadcasting family. What gives... Anyway, with these two transactions, WNEW has yet to flinch, other than announce their new partnership with Vibes Media on their new text messaging promotion. And if you read my post from yesterday, you read me wonder aloud why WNEW's "classic dance" demo would desire to utilize such a "futuristic" tool like that. And if neither of the three KTU castaways arrive at 888 7th Avenue - well, then, that's exactly why...
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The biggest news to come from WKTU is the addition of The Duke Johnny Allen on Saturdays. His non-stop continuous mix of classic R&B jams was a refreshing change from all the unnecessary weekend "best-of" shows from the other stations (where they would play tapes from their weekday morning shows, as if that's that we want to hear on the weekend, and believe me, we DON'T1) Weekend "best-of" shows are a waste of both time & radio space, and The Duke's Saturday show deserves to get big ratings & a long existence on its time slot.
Let's hope that when Whoopi Goldberg brings her show to 'KTU (which I predict will be just as lame & unfunny as the others), that the station don't replace The Duke with a weekend "best-of" of HER show!
Let's hope that when Whoopi Goldberg brings her show to 'KTU (which I predict will be just as lame & unfunny as the others), that the station don't replace The Duke with a weekend "best-of" of HER show!
# posted by 
: June 12, 2006 9:13 AM
: June 12, 2006 9:13 AM
Where did Baltazar and Johhny go, what happened?? I am disappointed that they are no longer on KTU, the new show is horrible!! So many of us really miss Baltazar and Goomba Johnny on the ride to work every weekday morning!
# posted by : September 01, 2006 3:37 PM
: September 01, 2006 3:37 PM
Well, Johnny has been reunited with Hollywood Hamilton for afternoon drive on KTU. I guess as long as they don't extort any free vacations, they should be OK... As for Baltazar, no details as of yet... WNEW, afternoons, perhaps?
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