Just because I like someone on radio/TV doesn't mean I like 'em in person and vice-versa

So, yeah, I do like Gil Gross--he's not the second coming of Art Finley or Alan Colmes, but he's conversational and topical and so, I wrote that. From what I hear, Gross is not exactly enamoured of me, but so what, that's not the point.

And that's my point.

You don't necessarily have to love someone in person to give them high points for their radio and/or TV show. There's a lot of folks in this town who I like, personally, but don't care for their show.

Many of you thought I had some falling out with Ronn Owens, hence my relentless criticisms of his vapid post-format act on KGO. I was an acquaintance of Owens. Nothing more, nothing less. I think it's safe to say that small friendship is in the toilet now. So much for my perceived homerism. And that's OK with me because try as I might, the present Owens, while miles away from the past Owens, is still entertaining from time to time. The rest of his cast over there is unlistenable, but you know that already.

It would be nice and convenient if we all just loved one another. I've probably burned a few bridges, (gees, you think, Rich?), but I try to be honest. At the very least, I'll defer. Some of these posts have cost me alliances, but that's the price you pay for trying to be genuine.

Those of you out there who have been a target, but understand, we needn't have to say any more. Sure, a few who didn't get the memo and think I'm Satan, we'll, it goes with the territory and I'll live with it. You can't always win.

Here's a good example: I can probably say with a hundred percent certainty that I'd have a hard time getting along, (I think) with Michael Savage, but I enjoy his show, (yeah, I know, how could I be so gutless); a few TV people I once hoisted a few with many moons ago, some, I can't watch. They know that--I do too.

It's a prickly business. And I don't do a lot of hangin' anymore anyway which is sorta good doing this.

And that's fine with me.