TALKERS News Notes
WCBS 880 Final Tribute. Radio videographer and historian Art Vuolo has provided the industry with an aircheck of the three-hour WCBS 880 special from when it was repeated yesterday 8/25. With digital spot remover, he got it down to a total running time of 2:11:20. Reflecting on the special and the legendary station’s times, Vuolo tells TALKERS, “It was well done with a lot of news memories. Another great AM goes away. Sad.” The special can be heard by clicking here.
“This Old House” Personality Roger Cook Dies. TV Personality Roger Cook, a longtime landscape contractor on “This Old House,” passed away last week at the age of 70 after bravely waging a long battle with illness. “This Old House” got its start at Boston public media producer GBH in 1979. GBH president/CEO Susan Goldberg tells TALKERS, “Roger was a beloved mainstay of “This Old House” and he fully embodied the spirit of public television in his dedication to educating his audience in plain language about all nuances of landscaping. Roger leaves behind an unforgettable legacy for so many ‘This Old House’ fans and for GBH. He will be missed.” Please click here for more information.
“The Boss & The Gloss” Returns to Houston. The long running network show “The Boss & The Gloss” returns this football season locally in Houston on ESPN 97.5 FM. The show hosts are David Gow and Carla Dawson. The program is a comprehensive recap of Texans and all NFL and college storylines from the weekend. The show debuts on Monday 9/9 from 6:00 -8:00 pm CT and will be produced in studio by long time radio executive/programmer, Craig Larson Jr.
Judge Andrew Napolitano, his Ampere Parkway Productions, Lapcom Communications, and Crossover Media Group enter into a partnership to expand sales/marketing of Napolitano’s “Judging Freedom” podcast. Crossover Media Group managing partner Sue Freund tells TALKERS, “The addition of the ‘Judging Freedom’ podcast to our portfolio is an honor. This partnership signifies our commitment to bringing diverse voices to the forefront. CMG has seen the positive results the judge delivers for advertisers which has further reinforced our enthusiasm for being involved with – and taking – this podcast to the marketing community.” Lapcom Communications president Steve Lapa – who writes a weekly (Monday) column for TALKERS – comments, “The ‘Judging Freedom’ brand resonates with over five million fans each month. We look forward to the expertise of the Crossover Media Group team as they take ‘Judging Freedom’ to the next level.” Napolitano adds, “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting marketing partnership with everyone at CMG. Their expertise and dedication fit perfectly with our vision for the ‘Judging Freedom’ podcast.” Napolitano’s storylines have included legal, government, and national security issues. The partnership begins with Napolitano’s 30-minute interview of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.