tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post9029557571782503254..comments2024-03-28T21:09:49.408-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Gil Gross: My Two Cents; NewsTalk 910 Host Treads through Rough WatersRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-2943854013535782872016-05-11T09:57:40.466-07:002016-05-11T09:57:40.466-07:00Gil's wife is the female version of him. They ...Gil's wife is the female version of him. They both think each is entertaining. They're not.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-67063912311516895022013-04-21T12:48:30.726-07:002013-04-21T12:48:30.726-07:00One of Gil's strong points is his reporting ba...One of Gil's strong points is his reporting background and connections to many media sources. He can get on guests who KNOW the business and deliver the story. Yes, the Friday wife bit can be a hard to take but overall I find him a wealth of knowledge. Service Above Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06571985311200581559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15632796999957711152013-04-10T10:38:07.392-07:002013-04-10T10:38:07.392-07:00I must concur on Gross' speech affectations.
...I must concur on Gross' speech affectations.<br /><br />Very very annoying.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-69187796976439765592013-04-09T18:34:48.036-07:002013-04-09T18:34:48.036-07:00I spend a good deal of the afternoon in my car, no...I spend a good deal of the afternoon in my car, not in and out of the car, but driving a good distance, started at 4 p.m and got home at 6:40, made one stop, listened to Gil Gross most of the time. He had some good guests on, but all in all, it is too much of listening to one person, who does not take calls, he says people can call if the have something on their mind, but I don't think I heard one caller. He told at least 3 or 4 lenghty stories, that I really didn't find that interesting. He say the radio format, as we use to know, it is dead, that no one does it anymore? Well, Ronn takes calls and Rich says his ratings is good, Mark Levin, Tom Sullivan, Rush, Alan Colmes all take calls, some of those hosts have very good ratings. The hosts on KGO like Pat Thurston, Christine Craft takes calls, so I think it depends on how the host approach his/her show. I don't like Gil's approach, when he was on KGO he took calls. I had to change to music once in awhile,I just couldn't keep listening to him drone on and on about nothing. Too bad he doesen't read blogs, he might learn something. I use to like his show most of the time, now I rarely care if I tune in or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-54666835105566737632013-04-08T18:50:44.507-07:002013-04-08T18:50:44.507-07:00Gil has uh.....ah....uh...become....ah....uh... ex...Gil has uh.....ah....uh...become....ah....uh... extremely boring. True, he has a very uh.....uh....ah....impressive resume. But you wouldn't know it by his current program on NewsTalk.... uh..... Talk....KNEW....KKSF...910am? Tune in next week to see what happens next....Will Gil interview the Penguin? or will he get an exclusive with Mr Freeze. Will Gotham City survive? Or will CCR change the name again to Gil 910 AM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-7749743442446975592013-04-08T18:25:19.817-07:002013-04-08T18:25:19.817-07:00For the people who are getting a little confused h...For the people who are getting a little confused here...I believe 7:19 was sticking up for 3:33 who was ridiculously attacked by 5:03. Based on responses I believe 8:29 and 9:34 are the same person who started with the insults...that being 5:03.<br /><br />All the guy said was he enjoyed listening to Gil. For 5:03 to start attacking him calling him mush brained and saying he has a lack of education is petty and childish and doesn't belong here on the blog. Let's be civil as Rich asked last week....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-81006306259650754802013-04-08T18:19:44.783-07:002013-04-08T18:19:44.783-07:00@8:29 let me guess....english as a second language...@8:29 let me guess....english as a second language?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-16661929458674583232013-04-08T16:20:53.349-07:002013-04-08T16:20:53.349-07:00I agree. I enjoy Gil's show and listen every ...I agree. I enjoy Gil's show and listen every day. Rhoda is OK... I have no real problem with her presence on Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-67819728726625090082013-04-08T14:03:54.809-07:002013-04-08T14:03:54.809-07:00I agree with you that the Friday show is really, r...I agree with you that the Friday show is really, really awful. I cannot listen to it any longer.<br /><br />Four hours is also too long. They should split it up between Rothmann and Gross.<br /><br />They also should do more caller participation. That is why Alan Colmes show is the best one in my opinion. It is very entertaining, informative and not because he is a lefty. As a matter of fact Wattenburg's show is very good as well and for the very same reason. Some of the other hosts sound like preachers. They just love hearing themselves.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-75381679573287326952013-04-08T12:55:02.318-07:002013-04-08T12:55:02.318-07:00Gross just re- hired old producer, as if that will...Gross just re- hired old producer, as if that will make a difference. Anyone who knows him is aware that what he really needs is someone to tell him what to do and not the other way around. I was also told clear channel didn't even go through the hiring process but just turned the job over to Sabrina after two weeks. Shocking that a guy with no ratings still calls the shots. Who's running that place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-84602706456547229712013-04-08T11:37:23.603-07:002013-04-08T11:37:23.603-07:00hold on a minute..Gil Gross actually met Margaret ...hold on a minute..Gil Gross actually met Margaret Thatcher...I'm sure he'll have plenty to say.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-37605346034331797662013-04-08T10:00:57.318-07:002013-04-08T10:00:57.318-07:00Let me second the comment about "KKSF had a g...Let me second the comment about "KKSF had a good thing thing going when they had the All-Stars format. Allen and Baxter were fun on Fridays and we could hear Rothman,....." (I think Gil was 2 days back then, not 1.)<br /><br />Supposedly KKSF said that the "advertisers" wanted a consistent host. Well, the LISTENERS liked the variety. I for sure did. And now we're left with Gil going from 6 hours a week to 20 hours a week. It's too much. And there's no TALK. It's all his talk, not the listeners' talk. And they fired Len Tillem. KKSF blew the gift they were handed on a silver platter. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-89608184327936687662013-04-08T08:24:53.012-07:002013-04-08T08:24:53.012-07:00Amen. Gross was the weakest weekday host on KGO pr...Amen. Gross was the weakest weekday host on KGO prior to the mass firings. He was brought in to KGO after the untimely death of Pete Wilson and now he got the fulltime gig at KKSF after Burns' health issues. Four hours of Gross is torture for those of us who have long attention spans and his speech inflections are annoying. KKSF had a good thing thing going when they had the All-Stars format. Allen and Baxter were fun on Fridays and we could hear Rothman, Gabbert and only one day of Gross! Today Margaret Thatcher died, I wish I could hear the old hosts' take on her legacy. Instead we have the histrionic types like Tim Montemanure faking outrage about texting while driving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-88442544382048661302013-04-08T07:11:29.826-07:002013-04-08T07:11:29.826-07:00The most annoying thing about Gil Gross is were he...The most annoying thing about Gil Gross is were he pauses in his sentenses and when he pauses to take a breath, and to many ah's while he is gathering a thought.<br /><br />He is my least favorite talk show host regardless of political bent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-62765996099839203392013-04-08T02:20:21.795-07:002013-04-08T02:20:21.795-07:00He's boring. I don't care if he's loca...He's boring. I don't care if he's local. Still boring. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-10521999754500828292013-04-08T01:09:02.441-07:002013-04-08T01:09:02.441-07:00Although I don't know Gil personally, his dece...Although I don't know Gil personally, his decency comes through in everything he does. Perhaps a tweak here or there will help his show. Radio's a tough gig, especially these days with corporate management that is constantly changing formats, hosts, etc. <br /><br />Be careful what you wish for. If Gil goes, his replacement could be as bad as some of the KGO hosts. I'll take Gil any day over people who aren't even located in the Bay Area.<br /><br />Plus, he's certainly better than hate-talk radio, even if such rancor is emitted from local hosts who are old enough to know better.<br /><br />Hope your Mom is better, Rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-64574635770277344832013-04-07T22:40:33.120-07:002013-04-07T22:40:33.120-07:00The problem with talk radio today is that it goes ...The problem with talk radio today is that it goes severa ways. <br /><br />Some hosts deplore having calls, or many of them because of the "quality" of the calers who ramble, don't make a point or are uninteresting to isten to. Limbaugh is a proponent of this. Hate away, but 14-million listeners a week and one "open phone day" and a $400-million contract says it better than us, frankly.<br /><br />Having calls to carry the host iss often boring and out of synch. I'd rather hear more of the host and fewer callers without ten minute senseless ranting and raving.<br /><br />Gil's doing what he does for a reason and so does Christine. Both have their place in Bay Area radio, though both do not relate to the "sales demos" of 25-54 year olds -- the very thing that killed KGO. Theire "new" format doesn't attract them, either.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-22526182151365929492013-04-07T22:29:18.776-07:002013-04-07T22:29:18.776-07:00Progressive talk is not "entertaining" a...Progressive talk is not "entertaining" and that's why it has horrid ratings nationwide. From the Air America days unti now -- it's not the ideology, it's the formatic itsel. Rachel Maddow parlayed herself from the radio dredges to MSNBC and does quite well for herself.<br /><br />There is, outside of KGO and it's side, no real "progressive" radio now in SF, now that Green 960 is gone and, for what little it was worth, Energy FM. To be equal opportunity, the right on KSFO is tied with KKSF. Sussman and Morgan's ultra-rigt rant isn't working either at below a two share.<br /><br />The demographics aren't getting younger, either. It's still an oder audience without an attraction for listeners, especially younger iisteners who don't even know what AM radio / talk is and there is nothing to attract them on FM except the same "old" talk radio, most of it syndicated.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-73647591952799447862013-04-07T21:34:22.972-07:002013-04-07T21:34:22.972-07:00No I won't. Spare us your comment. I would l...No I won't. Spare us your comment. I would like to know what people think about your comment. Anyone out there would like to comment. I would like to know why someone calls me a dumbass by giving my opinion as I see see it. I guess we don't live in a free country any more. And now that is the problem on been able to talk on a blob. Too many people been nasty. Instead why don't we talk and disagree with respect. I don't see that happening because people are getting madder and madder about other people opinion but they can spill there hate and it's O.KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-53198775943701190722013-04-07T20:58:06.861-07:002013-04-07T20:58:06.861-07:005:03, what an insightful comment. Next time, spare...5:03, what an insightful comment. Next time, spare us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-2663419467891588112013-04-07T20:29:58.085-07:002013-04-07T20:29:58.085-07:00No Dumbass
I gave an opinion. If you dind't ...No Dumbass<br /><br />I gave an opinion. If you dind't like it then you are bigger a dumbass then I am. You sure are not educated because people that educated you never use that word they would respond with more educated opinion then you did. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-28760190691063301362013-04-07T19:19:43.010-07:002013-04-07T19:19:43.010-07:00@5:03 Everyone is entitled to an opinion. For you ...@5:03 Everyone is entitled to an opinion. For you to attack that guy the way you did and tell him to "get more educated" shows your lack of education. Dumbass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-30751309349849413802013-04-07T18:27:02.979-07:002013-04-07T18:27:02.979-07:00Chistine
Instead of listening to Gil I would rath...Chistine<br /><br />Instead of listening to Gil I would rather be listening to you. Be as it may be I will not be listening to Gil any longer. Hopefully if people don't tune in to 910 at the time is on maybe eventually he will go away. I don't what happen to him he was good on KGO. Christene he might have an agile brain but if you listen to him it's all about and what he thinks and he hardly gets any calls. Am I right or not. By the way I am one of your fans even tho I didn't always agree we you I enjoyed you when you were on talk radio. The best to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-12554851937451486482013-04-07T18:17:09.839-07:002013-04-07T18:17:09.839-07:00Gil is the most professional radio person in the m...Gil is the most professional radio person in the market. Having worked in radio myself, I see things quite differently. Frankly I'm tired of the same old crap that I hear across the dial. It's a nice change to hear more of a conversational approach than hearing "I hate The President" or "Blame it on Bush" talk. If it were up to me so-called Conservative and Progressive talk would be gone. I don't care if it sells it's boring. People can learn from Gil....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-82205119564331188792013-04-07T17:25:16.817-07:002013-04-07T17:25:16.817-07:00Gil has an agile brain and can handle callers perf...Gil has an agile brain and can handle callers perfectly well. I too, prefer more callers, however.Christinenoreply@blogger.com