tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post7510226962246976420..comments2024-03-29T08:31:43.818-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Bob Gowa: Traffic Steady and Good Guy All Around; Comey Interview Topic A Around Bay Area/National Media Except Albatross KGO Radio; More Secret Meetings at KPIX; Terry McSweeney Underrated at NBC Bay Area; Finally, Real Weather; KSFO Morning Show Morphs Further Into Mass Mayhem; Monday MunchiesRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-69245391974389039532018-04-17T15:19:09.023-07:002018-04-17T15:19:09.023-07:00Hey Bob, Didn't you have a mid-morning/early a...Hey Bob, Didn't you have a mid-morning/early afternoon shift during the Shadoe Stevens daze at "MotherRoq" in Burbank/Pasadena? Man,I wish I still had my old cassette tapes of legendary flash-in-the-pan free-form airshifts from the Roqs of Los Angeles circa 1973-1977. Rich, you would have loved the KROQ "Wall of Flesh", where au natural listener photos were prominently displayed on the studio walls to inspire the hard-working djs! This was, in my humble opinion, no holds barred free-form rock radio at its best, and, with the exception of Frazer Smith's morning show on KLOS, nothing since then has even come close. The Obscene Steven Clean Jimmy Rabbit Fan Clubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-71969836870029692712018-04-17T13:16:24.372-07:002018-04-17T13:16:24.372-07:00Never had any use for Sussman as a phony of a weat...Never had any use for Sussman as a phony of a weatherman and when I discovered he had migrated over to hate radio, it came as no surprise. Sometimes you can absolutely judge a book by its cover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15745166468191749412018-04-17T12:29:30.015-07:002018-04-17T12:29:30.015-07:00.... I miss Christine Craft..... I miss Christine Craft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-51433271039167026442018-04-17T12:16:10.549-07:002018-04-17T12:16:10.549-07:00Go Titans! It also snowed when I was there, there&...Go Titans! It also snowed when I was there, there's a picture in our yearbook.<br /><br />-Class of '74Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-86469326420711410672018-04-17T09:53:39.128-07:002018-04-17T09:53:39.128-07:00Couldn't agree more about the KSFO morning sho...Couldn't agree more about the KSFO morning show. They sound idiotic, not only the weird noises you mentioned, but also Brian often repeat a word or sentence, and then Katie repeats word or sentences as well. Do they think we are hard of hearing or have problems understanding the meaning of what they are trying to say. Of course often their position is so outlandish that, at least I, have understanding what they are trying to convey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-9146661917919656902018-04-17T09:25:55.131-07:002018-04-17T09:25:55.131-07:00Rich, thanks for presenting evidence that the rumo...Rich, thanks for presenting evidence that the rumors of my abduction by aliens are greatly exaggerated. Seriously, I'm grateful to have had an opportunity to work with the finest talents ever and serve the people of my beloved bay area. Thanks for remembering me, Rich, and for the very kind words.Bob Gowahttp://bobgowa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-32012834722435911932018-04-17T09:12:41.555-07:002018-04-17T09:12:41.555-07:00Bob Gowa is a gem both on and off the air.. He als...Bob Gowa is a gem both on and off the air.. He also is a survivor in an industry which doesn't offer tenure to anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-90516976014160995452018-04-17T07:55:41.761-07:002018-04-17T07:55:41.761-07:00Wasn't Bob Gowa on KNEW 910 several years ago?...Wasn't Bob Gowa on KNEW 910 several years ago? If so, I can remember him doing some interesting pieces between songs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-32652182332253409632018-04-16T22:42:02.704-07:002018-04-16T22:42:02.704-07:00It was you Rich, who helped me to deal with the ch...It was you Rich, who helped me to deal with the changes at KSFO.<br />About six or seven years ago, I was still grumbling with the fact that Sussman would never be a Lee Rodgers. You offered a very simple suggestion; 'Look around, see if anything else was worth listening to during that time slot." I was shocked. Why hadn't I thought to do that already? Brian Sussman has his own style, the radio station is obviously okay with it, so stop whining. Melanie Morgan was about to leave too. Things change. Look around! As it was, there were not a lot of choices, but even still, I walked away from KSFO and never felt that same level of anxiety again. For those who like his style, to each his own. I'm not losing anymore brain cells wondering why an Orange does not taste like a Watermellon. <br /><br />Thanks for that little push I needed to break the spell.<br />It was like the first time I gave up smoking cigarettes.<br />I can breathe again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-71555399305466560912018-04-16T20:33:55.878-07:002018-04-16T20:33:55.878-07:00Ray Ratto? MOO!Ray Ratto? MOO!oneillb454@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871027852560385711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-60302470509034054442018-04-16T17:00:44.578-07:002018-04-16T17:00:44.578-07:00I disagree with Rich, I actually dislike Terry and...I disagree with Rich, I actually dislike Terry and many former KGO anchors like Janelle and only NBC 11 will hired and accept them as promoted anchor. We all remember NBC 11 is a station focusing on San Jose South Bay compared to SF viewers, there is a challenge with the rival stations like KTVU and KGO, only news station I trust. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-34335731099644637152018-04-16T16:59:59.389-07:002018-04-16T16:59:59.389-07:00- Tell Black Rock that DR is a worsening albatross...- Tell Black Rock that DR is a worsening albatross at PIX. And I may have misheard a few nights ago flipping channels, but Bastida mentioned something about "in six months". Not sure if there is anything to it, but if there is, it would be a wow based on longevity topped only by the late Dave McElhatton (currently 23-18 years at the lead anchor seat). I also know you have beefed a lot about the stereotypical reporters coming in from the Valley, but it really starts with DR coasting and continuing to get away with it. Maybe CBS will finally admit enough is enough.<br />- KNTV notes: Yes, McSweeney is solid. Sadly, ol' Terry has sometimes been paired with lack-of-Presentation Vicky Nguyen. Unfortunately, despite Nguyen's recent gaffes, her presence in the Silicon Valley's Little Saigon community probably keeps her in a strong position.<br />- Need to catch up on Gowa.<br />- Glad I stay far away from Cloud Clown stations KGO-AM and KSFO. Sussman has long ago reached Bearman/Chip Franklin levels. Stale is an understatement; a shame, having remembered him as a decent meteorologist at KNTV & PIX.<br />- Hail along the Oakland Hills at that level is rare. Fortunately, the worst is over. The A's All-Sox homestand - 3 with Chicago White, 4 with Boston Red - will not be affected, starting tonight in the latest Nimitz Nightmare at the Coliseum, which may be a double win should the A's and Warriors both win tonight (White Sox rusty after being snowed out at Twins, while the Spurs are missing their best player).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-57518372368043738342018-04-16T16:21:21.386-07:002018-04-16T16:21:21.386-07:00Nailed it on Terry McSweeney. Great asset. KGO was...Nailed it on Terry McSweeney. Great asset. KGO was smart to bring him back into the market, not so wise to lose him.<br /><br />Also underrated - The San Jose NewsChannel operation back in the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com