KSFO For Sale; Armstrong and Getty Want More Moolah; KPIX: More Managers Than Reporters; Raiders/A's Radio Mystery 2015; Monday Media Notes

 That $8-10 million you have stashed in the basement will probably allow you to buy KSFO which is very much for sale.

Word is that Cumulus, which from time to time moves a few shekels around their various accounts to pay Paul, is looking for a buyer so it could pay a few Peters.

The last sentence is not a joke. But yes, go ahead and use your imagination.

*The ever-loving, creative gems known as "Armstrong and Getty", Sacramento's gift to mankind and the hot button of corny, right-wing tinged "humor", are looking for more money. Now, the dim-witted duo of dog-dodo ditties quietly have asked the Clear Channel suits for, what one broadcast sage called, a "substantial raise." In the process their various producers and interns have born the brunt of some intense screaming and yelling. "Obscene", offered a back spy of mine who said each day gets worse. Sort of like Armstrong and Getty's material of which most originates from a Carmichael strip mall. Extra note: The duo have an existing contract. Maybe they should get better agents.

*Not too long ago KPIX, the station that has more managers than reporters, hired some Sacramento suit from the KOVR arena. Another one. Worse, this latest torso's impact has been minimal at best. Bruno Cohen, the GM at 855 Battery; the individual the money men back in NY brought in to "make a mark" still remains mysteriously quiet. Maybe the kung-pao chicken at Hunan took its toll.

*Both the Raiders and A's radio contracts are up next year at 95.7 FM The Game--it would appear the A's are comfortable with the station but the Raiders apparently are not. Here's something to think: Could flailing KGO, with 50K watts of power be the future radio Raiders home? Makes sense since the Raiders need a signal and KGO, we'll hell, they could use a pulse.

NOTES: I'm not into torture, really, but I purposely forced myself to listen to the KSFO Morning Show Monday and God, Suss, what the hell you thinkin? The endless sound bits? Fart noises? Sirens? And the Joe Biden/Hillary mess is a mess and NOT FUNNY...KTVU order of business: good that they re-signed Ken Wayne and yes, the early-evening numbers are better--after some serious memos from Atlanta and Cox Media-- to put up or shut up and I'm being nice and clean here...the diva in sales at KNBR made a stink about her first commission check. That alone should tell you why a station that is fronting the other schlubs are running on-air ads in desperate search of AE's. Come to us and SELL and we will make you happy. Yeah, right...If you have a quarter brain and despise traffic, stay clear of Downtown Tuesday --I heard there's a baseball game...KTVU to PIX: You have managers, we have reporters!...

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Roberta Gonzales is Popular and Dan Rosenheim is not; Why Lyles was fired at KPIX; Monday Round-Up

Roberta Gonzales is the supreme-looking and talented weather goddess at KPIX, (CBS5) and has many admirers, including me.

In spite of her enormous popularity with viewers, she is not a favorite of news director, Dan Rosenheim.

This, in spite of the fact that Gonzales is not only easy on the eyes and does a ton of charity work, but is beloved with a loyal following.

One of my station moles thinks it's, (acrimony with Rosenheim), mostly personal.

"I'm not a fan of her work, but the viewers like her and she takes her work seriously."

There has been talk at PIX that Gonzales might be moved to weekends, in favor of Rosenheim bud and favorite, Brian Hackney. Uh, I doubt that happens. She'll stick on weeknights, but keep in mind that Rosenheim passed Gonzales over for Samantha Mohr a few years ago, only to move her back to primetime because ratings sagged and he needed her.

LYLES Update: The reason why reporter, Robert Lyles was fired: supposedly, he argued a lot with producers. Which is routine in the biz. I wasn't that big a fan of Lyles, but if you're going to fire someone, you might want to have something far more pronounced and beefier than that.

MONDAY darts:

*The radio trends are out today, (Monday) and at KGOne, it's going to be real ugly, but we're not surprised. Are you? By the way, beginning Tuesday, all of KGOne will be inside new studios at 55 Hawthorne. Keep the refrigerator well stocked with Red Bull.

*Yeah, I know Ronnnn Owens LA deal with KABC years back was a disaster, but he's got offers there and another city. And yes, Cumulus just announced that Geraldo's show will go national in August. And rumors persist that Owens' contract will be bought out early. Coincidence? You be the judge.

*If you see a lot of white guys with golf shirts and polo's hanging out in town, there's this golf tournament near Daly City.

*Jared, I know you write me a lot and say nothing, but please, if you're gonna write, at least have the balls to ID yourself or are the Ronnnnnn mentions too awesome to handle? By the way, Owens hates you; you were thrown to him by fate. Just keep a well-stocked jar of after-dinner mints.

*KGOne salvation in the future: the possibility of the 49ers looking to get their own 50,000-watt station to escape the Giants permanent hold on KNBR. After all, KGOne is a part of the family now.

*When Joe Starkey retires in a year or so, Roxy Bernstein is ready and set on the sidelines.

*Vern Glenn is a good hire for PIX. He also worked with current tonsil, Dennis O'Donnell, who worked at the old KRON when Rosenheim worked there. Industry nepotism at its best. DOD owes his current gig to Rosenheim and probably the next round of beers too.

*Underrated: Ann Notarangelo.

*Overrated: Jon Miller. (Count the number of "ugs" in a minute, PLUS: Jon, it's OK to give the score every now and then.

*Believe me, I repeat: Van Amburg, (or Fred Van Amburg), is alive and kicking in retirement in El Cerrito. Reclusive as hell? Yes, but alive contrary to Internet postings.

*You can expect now that the A's have tanked, so too,  will its FM radio flagship. The password, guys, is: Raiders. Get the radio rights when they're available and then become half-way relevant.

*John Madden sports news on KCBS: the tri-tip was over the top at the BBQ. (zzzzzz) Nice of KCBS to highlight a millionaire spread when a few people are busting their ass to get to work. Or those that have no work to go to. Listeners, single file for the triscuits and cheese.

*KUSF? Wake me up.

*Like I said, Gil Gross won't move the needle, but it helps to have network connections and a balanced resume in this town.

*Hey 'Suss, it might be pragmatic of you to let Melanie Morgan get in a word or so, mad scientist.

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