LET'S GIVE IT UP FOR KRON --good thinking morons who have tried to pull the Radnich/Heenan video, as if that's possible these days. Dear KRON: Breaking News! Once it gets out to the Internet it's impossible to pull, uh, WATCH THIS.
More Doubt? Ask THESE guys. Over THIS.
Meanwhile, Gary Radnich is doubling down; not only does he refuse to apologize--he's telling everyone at his radio gig, KNBR, that he doesn't want to talk about the whole deal anymore, even going as far as to "fix your wagon" if you/anyone brings it up on the air.
Gary, and by extension KRON, obviously don't know how to quell a firestorm and THIS WHOLE video has become that; it's more a NATIONAL phenomena than it is local. Go figure.
But Radnich thinks the whole world is buying his "I-was-just-joking" defense. They aren't, Raddy, and you still come off as a total BOOR. Even your amen corner aren't defending you anymore and at KRON, your few allies have gone into the bunker and hid. That should tell you, Gare, about what they think of you at the "Buster Brown" gig.
*If KRON and Raddy truly want to bury this whole bizarre then it's pretty simple: Raddy can go on the air tonight (Wednesday) and offer a quick apology to Catherine Heenan. It might be undignified for your ego, Gary, but the whole thing will gradually disappear and you and KRON can move on.
That would be too easy for KRON but if the corporate daddy (Media General) has its way it will soon be THEE way or else heads might be rolling.
More Doubt? Ask THESE guys. Over THIS.
Meanwhile, Gary Radnich is doubling down; not only does he refuse to apologize--he's telling everyone at his radio gig, KNBR, that he doesn't want to talk about the whole deal anymore, even going as far as to "fix your wagon" if you/anyone brings it up on the air.
Gary, and by extension KRON, obviously don't know how to quell a firestorm and THIS WHOLE video has become that; it's more a NATIONAL phenomena than it is local. Go figure.
But Radnich thinks the whole world is buying his "I-was-just-joking" defense. They aren't, Raddy, and you still come off as a total BOOR. Even your amen corner aren't defending you anymore and at KRON, your few allies have gone into the bunker and hid. That should tell you, Gare, about what they think of you at the "Buster Brown" gig.
*If KRON and Raddy truly want to bury this whole bizarre then it's pretty simple: Raddy can go on the air tonight (Wednesday) and offer a quick apology to Catherine Heenan. It might be undignified for your ego, Gary, but the whole thing will gradually disappear and you and KRON can move on.
That would be too easy for KRON but if the corporate daddy (Media General) has its way it will soon be THEE way or else heads might be rolling.
I hope he doesn't apologize and gets fired!
ReplyDeleteMaybe his significant other will make him. When you're accustomed to the finer things in life you don't want to let them go.
DeleteAmen, 9:13, Amen!! I hope he's fired & his chores consist of pickin his ass all day...his ASS!!!
DeleteGood luck removing that video; I saw it last night on JIMMY FALLON! Boy, did he come off like a complete douche.
ReplyDeleteHis personal problem has gone nation wide and beyond. Since it is channel 4, I think it's time for some intervention by Dr. Phil, perhaps he can help.
ReplyDeleteI saw this story on a national news site on FB this morning. True it's next to impossible to get things off the Internet, but it *can be done.
ReplyDeleteDo tell us how. Lots of movie stars and politicians would love to know.
DeleteDoubtful... Scientology couldn't remove the Tom Cruise South Park episode off YouTube, and I don't think the Albatross has much power, nor do they give a Raddy's ass.
DeleteI don't know why KRON is complaining. This is the most attention they have gotten since their NBC affiliate days.
ReplyDeleteSo he is a DB...but except for Catherine who did he offend?
ReplyDeletePretty sure he made peace with Heenan off camera already.
Make the offended people email him the reason why they are so offended....the take those email addresses and spam the hell out of them with KRON shit.
> Pretty sure he made peace with Heenan
Delete> off camera already.
You know this...how?
I happen to know you're wrong, because I work there. Do you?
As for who did he offend, what does it matter? If you make the workplace a hostile work environment you should be gone, period.
Let's say I call one black woman an insult. Aside from her, who did I offend? And I "made peace" with her. So it should be okay, right?
And for the record, he's offended Vicki Liviakis (right in front of her own mother in the studio), Pam Moore, several weathercasters, and others in the past. Several people who now have to work alongside him won't speak to him off air and minimize on-air to "Thanks Gary" and "Okay, Gary." That's an uncomfortable work environment to me.
Why our station, whose ratings are microscopic anyway, doesn't dump this overpaid pile of pork is a mystery. They'd save some money and could then hire some better producers and editors and writers who'd actually make the station look better than college or even high school grade, which it is now.
Oh grab my pearls and find my fainting couch.
DeleteIf it's so darn bad why not just report the entire situation to the proper state, local or federal authorities?
Afterall it's SF, you just have a protest or shamefest...or something that involves a sign or chant.
Trump/Raddy 2016
Interesting insights at 11:41am.
DeleteSort of expected this behavior from Radnich but is good to know from someone with first hand knowledge.
anon @11:41
Delete"As for who did he offend, what does it matter?"
--- Of course it matters if he actually offended someone.
And why would you even begin to interpret this thing in the context of a racial insult?
Get a grip.
@11:41 - Great points and well written. Interesting to read on the inner workings of KRON.
Delete@11:41 if you feel this stay-in-your-lane-gate makes for a "hostile work environment," you are a pussy. And this is the second time you've referenced making a derogatory comment toward an AA co-worker. Issues, much?
Delete@9:16, Your comment lost all value when you added 'gate' to "Stay-in-your-lane.". Not surprised you ended with the " much?" tag. Lieberman's readers might misunderstand your "AA" acronym, in place of another one.
DeleteMuch as Rich Lieberman despises Gary Radnich this is not a "firestorm."
ReplyDeleteIn a week it will all be forgotten regardless of how desperately Rich continues to fan the flames. And really, why all this silly indignant outrage?
It's over, nothing happened.
Well, it sounds like it's a continuous thing with Radnich, but this one happened to air publicly and get traction. How long before the boob goes off again, off air or on air? Next time he could say something worthy of a lawsuit. Right or wrong, the station and their owners would be named and have do defend. No Gary, no problem.
DeleteI guess we are going to find out if Media General has a backbone!
ReplyDeleteBackbone? Backbone to do what?
DeleteWhat is a "Buster Brown gig?"
ReplyDelete"Overpaid pile of pork"-that's a laugh out loud line, in addition to being oh so true! Time for Fatnich to go!!
ReplyDeleteI worked at another station and hated to even be around that asshole. He treats people like shit. Big jerk, no talent.. bad combo.
ReplyDeleteI'm just a viewer. I liked Radnich for a long time; found his rather off-the-cuff style, not taking himself or sports too seriously, kind of refreshing. I've kind of stuck up for him here. At least he was different, at least from the ex-jock types who had "been there" and "played the game." But now I think his sell-by date is long past. I think he probably considers himself some kind of emperor, and maybe he has outgrown the clothes (literally).
ReplyDeleteAs Frank Sinatra once said, "And now, the end is near. And so I face the final curtain..."
ReplyDeleteTake a hint Fatnich. You can't keep your mouth shut. No one likes you. Your credibility is down the shitter. Can't you see it? Are you that stupid? Get lost loser.
oh well KRON tried again to crush the video link you posted, but here's another working link:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxHxNF80WSo
First, I love KRON 4 and highly respect your newscasters. I was utterly appalled at Gary Radnich’s behavior on screen. His actions and comments directed at Ms. Heenan were not only unprofessional, but also a huge disappointment. First his inappropriate comments while on air then he refuses to apologize??? In the future, I will not be listening to any sports news Mr. Radnich reports by simply changing news stations once he begins speaking.
ReplyDeleteMr. Radnich has lost all of my respect as a sportscaster and as an individual. He should be ashamed! Ms. Heenan has always been respectful, kind and professional. I honestly hope Mr. Radnich is terminated- he does not deserve to work for KRON 4. He has demonstrated that he has no respect for his KRON 4 colleagues, Media General, or the public.
Perhaps Mr. Radnich will be showcased in the next story about “People Behaving Badly” ?