tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post4803609578450623810..comments2024-03-29T00:59:57.736-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Len Tillem Statement on ClearChannel DismissalRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-40489573583756608662014-05-02T21:03:12.102-07:002014-05-02T21:03:12.102-07:00Christine was just to opinionated and obnoxious to...Christine was just to opinionated and obnoxious to listen to her for more than a few minutes. Wish Len Tillem was still on the air and Christine was off. (this is anonymous2 posting, not the original)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-66858913304646492892013-04-19T08:42:52.581-07:002013-04-19T08:42:52.581-07:00Let's face it: Christine had an impressive cru...Let's face it: Christine had an impressive crush on Len, but it didn't last.Anjienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-91892804007127454472013-04-17T18:37:47.679-07:002013-04-17T18:37:47.679-07:00I for one miss Len VERY much. He was not just a s...I for one miss Len VERY much. He was not just a source of entertainment, but often educated me about the law an how it applies to us. I like Gil, but he takes few call-ins comparede to when he was on 810, and his banter is more long winded now. Still, he's voice of reason in the afternoon that I cannot find anywhere else. I applaud his ability to get "experts" on air to talk about issues so he does not come across as a "know it all." I wish Jon Rothman would get more air time; he is SO knowledgeable and has such a keen memory for history. I was a loyal KGO listener for many year and miss the old line up. I find it disheartening that good radio talk shows are getting fewer and fewer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-55609143888196378522013-04-14T21:33:53.931-07:002013-04-14T21:33:53.931-07:00Len Tillem is a total yenta (busybody) with no con...Len Tillem is a total yenta (busybody) with no conscience. He respects no one's privacy. I'm glad he's gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-61117842944260515842013-04-12T16:27:17.089-07:002013-04-12T16:27:17.089-07:00Now that Christine has sicced her pit bulls on Len... Now that Christine has sicced her pit bulls on Len, let us do the matchmaker thing and compare the two lawyers.<br /><br /> I've listened to Len long since he was on KGO, and it is true that he requires his audience to have thick skin. Christine is speaking out on behalf of those who don't, and for those who are unable to handle Len's jokes appropriately, and for those who simply think that they are hurtful.<br /><br /> It behooves Christine to study her surroundings carefully, which includes observing Len's rough edges. When Christine raises topics, she often leaves further arguments unclaimed that are rightfully hers, with the assumption that they will resolve themselves on their own. But, this approach is seldom effective.<br /><br /> Does Len honestly condone the Michael-Vick school of dog-training? Let's see some examples of Len's misogyny. In the past, has anybody ever warned Len of the potential risks to the public of his sharp-edged frolicking?<br /><br /> In Christine's background, there is the firm belief in adherence to structure and law and order and finding one's rightful place. Now, it seems that her lot in life has developed into quite a paradox, where she herself is brilliant as she always has been, but as a collective entity, those around her are not brilliant in reference to her, as they don't give her much help in defining boundaries. This accounts for the fact that she is sometimes cloying and defensive. As a result, she outshines colleagues and superiors, which is the only good that would come from schmoozing too much. Through all of this, she still somehow maintains her strong sense of organization and justice. That is what gives her the confidence to be a free agent.<br /><br /> Because danger is more real to Christine than it is to Len, I am imagining Christine asking us to think of Len as being the "irreverent, reveling cowboy who rides fast and loose in the saddle behind the mic."<br /><br /> In the past, Len probably had to choose his moments wisely. Now that his life has unfolded as magical and more free, he feels out-from-under, and one of the ways that he celebrates this is by throwing those jokes around. Also, his giving free legal advice to the public is owing to his subscription to giver's-gain. Yes, Christine also believes in giver's-gain, but not of Len's sort.<br /><br /> Christine thinks that "pimping" free legal advice undermines the legal profession. On the other hand, though, isn't it possible that Len may be actually helping the legal profession by giving referrals and inspiring people to use lawyers' services when needed, when they might not have otherwise? This is a fascinating question which merits further discussion.<br /><br /> Len constantly praises his associates, and those who are around him. He makes no bones about the fact that the firings, which he has endured within the last year-and-a-half, are no match for the blessings in his life.<br /><br /> Despite the fact that Christine would rather not be in the same room with Len, and although neither of them is going to change the other, it is nonetheless favorable for us to compare the two here, as this allows us to once again bring out into the open, the give-and-take influence that the media has on the public.<br /><br /> My many thanks to both Christine and Len, as I have really enjoyed this locking-of-horns between their two sides. It makes for great media. Keep it up!Greg in Daly Citynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-70113904535398950882013-04-03T08:40:00.870-07:002013-04-03T08:40:00.870-07:00Christine your know it all attitude ruins everythi...Christine your know it all attitude ruins everything ,GO AWAYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-21958877836494877342013-04-02T14:18:43.576-07:002013-04-02T14:18:43.576-07:00dear chilly, The sales department at the station i...dear chilly, The sales department at the station in question was not selling anything I was doing. Perhaps you are new to the radio industry, but I am a fill-in host, a free agent. There was and is no product of mine that they were or are selling. I happily participated in many KGO Cureathons, but not because I was promoting a show I didn't have.<br /> As for "any other talk host"?, certainly one who has their own show would have a vested interest in meeting the folks who market it and sell it.<br /> I have no "helpful hints" for selling something that doesn't exist.<br />good day and give my best to prima"donna".Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-36695182919617460682013-04-02T12:23:35.865-07:002013-04-02T12:23:35.865-07:00Why should Christine Craft or any other talkshow h...Why should Christine Craft or any other talkshow host visit the sales department? Because THEY SELL THE TIME. The only reason commercial talkradio exists is because of those salespeople. She and others should visit them on a regular basis, get to know them, give them helpful hints that might make their sales jobs easier. <br /><br />Christine as a lawyer should know all about schmoozing. Especially in a prima donna-driven industry such as broadcasting, it is even MORE necessary to get to know and befriend those who could help them.<br /><br />NOT ONLY THAT, but station general managers come up through the sales department, so it behooves any talkshow host to get to know the future managers. DUH!!!Chilly Montalvonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-82325205251439981272013-04-01T16:27:45.936-07:002013-04-01T16:27:45.936-07:00Another available preset on my AM radio dial!!Another available preset on my AM radio dial!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-17351126075591374762013-04-01T16:18:01.938-07:002013-04-01T16:18:01.938-07:00I would use my real name if I could only if Rich w...I would use my real name if I could only if Rich would use the Disqus commenting system of which I am a member.<br /><br />I'm not in the radio business and I read Rich's blog because of the radio insider gossip. Last week, sadly, I learned that Lynn Jimenez was leaving KGO before it was announced.<br /><br />Today, I learned that Len Tillim is no longer at KKSF. I don't come here every day because I like to read several day's worth of Rich's posts and comments in one-sitting.<br /><br />I enjoyed listening to Len at KGO. He always had good shows which were educational, for me. Living in e-CoCo as I do, KKSF's reception doesn't work well for me so I have not heard Len in quite awhile.<br /><br />Same with Gil. I liked his show on KGO and learned from him, but I'm not familiar with his show on KKSF at all. I surprised that he has his wife on the show on Friday's however - and surprised not in a good way.<br /><br />I was an unusual listener to KGO for their demographics. I started listening to KGO when I was in college in the mid-90s and continued to do so right through the bloodbath of December 2011 - and still do. I still listen to Ronn and Jon and Jennifer during my morning commute. <br /><br />I miss all of the old hosts, the 6 o'clock am "good moooooorning" from KGO jetcopter, and Stan Burford.<br /><br />The reason why I write today is because of all the piling-on regarding Christine Craft. You people have no shame. Ms. Craft may not be to your liking - I get that - so don't listen to her or read her posts.<br /><br />It's sad to see you "enlightened" baby-boomers treating other humans the way that you do. <br /><br />That's my rant. Carry on.<br /> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-44141946762528325592013-04-01T10:53:14.543-07:002013-04-01T10:53:14.543-07:00You must not really listent to his show as much as...You must not really listent to his show as much as your comment would seem to imply. The "Best Of" is a 25% occurrence at best.<br /><br />And, yeah, practically-bankrupt radio station operators cutting corners in any way possible definitely make good indicators as to which hosts actually have talent and listener interest. Come on now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-64271965513151934462013-03-31T17:24:16.225-07:002013-03-31T17:24:16.225-07:00I liked Tillem's take no prisoners style.I liked Tillem's take no prisoners style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-65871661962577298402013-03-31T14:31:30.535-07:002013-03-31T14:31:30.535-07:00Thank you to the poster at 1:01pm.
You express our...Thank you to the poster at 1:01pm.<br />You express our view of the angry radio host precisely.<br /><br />But we must be carefull or Lieberman will censor these posts.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-47374155670702244402013-03-31T13:32:21.453-07:002013-03-31T13:32:21.453-07:00That's called showbizz Tommy. And why you list...That's called showbizz Tommy. And why you listen to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-39684304585674926622013-03-31T12:00:59.016-07:002013-03-31T12:00:59.016-07:00P.S. AS FOR TYPO'S JUST MADE ONE IN ABOVE BLO...P.S. AS FOR TYPO'S JUST MADE ONE IN ABOVE BLOG, MEANT TO SAY "It was NOT, nasty or degrading, even proofread it, but very easy to make a mistake in this format.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-70398094604793534262013-03-31T11:02:03.481-07:002013-03-31T11:02:03.481-07:00Whether you are agree with Christine or not, I do ...Whether you are agree with Christine or not, I do think she is a good and talented talk show host, I have written her e-mails, when I had a point to make, and she would often answer me, even read a few on the air. However, when you disagree with her, she is hard to listen to, (same with Bernie when he was on) I wrote something on this blog yesterday and she didn't take it kindly, it was nasty or degrading. Just pointed out she dosen't seem to like that many people in the radio business, I happen to like Len, never heard him tell anyone to poison dogs (but I didn't listen all the time), but she got very upset over what I said. I mentioned she stood up for the 2 talentless hosts on KGO (Maureen and Montemayor) she said she didn't, but I heard her say Maureen was just hitting her stride (really, I don't think so, she is just a terrible hosts), thought she said something similar about Montemayor, I might be wrong, but I didn't say anything outlandish, never the less, Christine replied, obviously upset, and detailed how she NEVER stood up for those 2 hosts. Also had to point out I made a spelling mistake. First of all there is no spell check on this blog (or I don't know how to use it)second it is easy to make a typo, third english is not my first language, it just came across petty from her side. Never the less I will continue to listen to her when she talks about subjects that interest me. As I will with other hosts, as good hosts are becoming more and more rare in this area, I will listen to any host who can hold my attention.<br />I don't put my name on my blogs, because whenever I had tried that the computer tells me my format is wrong. So using anonymous is easy and speedy, it is not because I don't stand by what I write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-4515417438468560432013-03-31T10:29:31.062-07:002013-03-31T10:29:31.062-07:00Amen!!!
We love Ms. Craft's spark and enthusi...Amen!!!<br /><br />We love Ms. Craft's spark and enthusiasm regarding topics and situations which are dear to her. I'll never forget when she took on The Susan B Koman Foundation, years ago, for profiting on breast cancer issues. She's top notch in our book!Julie Mendelsohnhttp://www.juliethegardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-5053209808710986102013-03-31T10:07:11.194-07:002013-03-31T10:07:11.194-07:00Her house burned down, she's devoted to her fa...Her house burned down, she's devoted to her father, loves animals, guns, and little else, wonderful. So that's supposed to justify her endless, vitriolic screeds about everything?<br /><br />She is an angry, bitter, obnoxious know-it-all.Tommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-66013094443612253542013-03-31T04:01:16.128-07:002013-03-31T04:01:16.128-07:00Love Len Tillem and Jon Rothman, not a fan of Gill...Love Len Tillem and Jon Rothman, not a fan of Gill Gross.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-52803688384994475312013-03-31T01:47:17.774-07:002013-03-31T01:47:17.774-07:00Why? Many, and most, listeners who call in to talk...Why? Many, and most, listeners who call in to talk shows are either anonymous, single first name or just plain liars with made up names. Thank you. What's your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-34158338242169292252013-03-30T21:29:56.629-07:002013-03-30T21:29:56.629-07:00Len was the only reason for listening. His insight...Len was the only reason for listening. His insights and good natured barbs make radio interesting. I hope someone else picks him up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-76703684715195156892013-03-30T21:14:58.008-07:002013-03-30T21:14:58.008-07:00It seems these radio station does what the want an...It seems these radio station does what the want and don't listen to what the public want, but I guess those of us who like excellent radio hosts might be in the minority now. We are being force feed talentless hosts like Montemayor and Maureen Langdon.<br />Tim Montemayor's favorite movie is Top Gun, not only is is his favorite, but he thinks it is the greatest movie every made. That tells me everything about him that I need to know. I love Top Gun, it is a very entertaining movie, good cast, good music, some hunky guys (for us women) but I know enough to know it is not the best movie ever, by a long shot. Sorry, about the rant, but that tell me how superficial he is. Yet he is on 6 hours a week, and gets to fill in for Ronn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-10538647283518592542013-03-30T19:58:43.226-07:002013-03-30T19:58:43.226-07:00I like Christine. I admired her devotion to her el...I like Christine. I admired her devotion to her elderly father, something you don't see everyday. She had what it took to attend law school relatively late in life. She has endured things most of us haven't. (Has your house burned down lately?) I share her love of animals, and her support of animal rights as well as human rights. She does her homework for her radio shows, even when she is asked to go on the air on short notice. She often surprises me with background news information I had not heard elsewhere (e.g. Bradley Manning is no angel). She is opinionated---people who are not opinionated are afraid to be---somebody might not LIKE them! I am a great fan of Gene Burns and Christine was always a Gene Burns booster. Carry on, Christine!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901076658157641077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-3662585557984283702013-03-30T19:26:49.596-07:002013-03-30T19:26:49.596-07:00What is scary is folks like 1:01 who read a lot of...What is scary is folks like 1:01 who read a lot of rage in Christine's comments! Yikes!<br /><br />Please keep posting, Christine. I enjoy your thoughts and your sharing of information and ideas.<br /><br />I found Len to be grating after a while, but I realize he has fans. Suggesting that people poison dogs IS something that deserves to be mentioned more than once--and roundly criticized. Many of us might end up with a little jail time for threatening their neighbors like that!Jim Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15179137141412351122013-03-30T19:22:27.567-07:002013-03-30T19:22:27.567-07:00You go, Christine! Why on Earth anonymous posters ...You go, Christine! Why on Earth anonymous posters spend so much time on their keyboard, attacking a very talented and STRONG woman is beyond me.<br /><br />I think strong women just get some of you quite irked. 1:38--"Shut up?" Really? Stay classy!<br />Jim Youngnoreply@blogger.com