Saul wrote:

I think there is a place for politics on this board. But it's very specific. Tomas' original question could have led to an intelligent discussion where we could have talked about how politics is conveyed over talk radio, and about when stations or networks might inappropriately be crossing into partisan territory. But this kind of discussion has to be constructive. And, for whatever reason(s), quite a few people here don't seem capable of that. 

I'm not sure what Tomas meant to achieve with his original question on that now-closed thread. There's an aspect of it, at least, that I liked. It had potential legs. But his last comment at the very top of this thread just about kills any sympathy I might have had, and makes me question the intent of his question.

It's unfortunate, because I do believe Mr. Barlow made some valid points from time to time on this board (unlike some previous "trolls" like Ziggy and cGrant, who were clearly posting just to be shit disturbers). But whatever points he was trying to make were often quickly undermined by his lack of social graces, which often resulted in passive-aggressive name-calling and constantly being in attack mode.

He seemed like he was softening his approach somewhat when I posted back around Christmas time about the importance of not being an "antagonistic ass", but then it seemed like that aspect of his personality was slowly creeping back, and many posters here seemed like they were avoiding him or tip-toeing around him, trying to make as little conversation as possible. After all, once you poop in the sandbox, it should come as no surprise when no one wants to play with you anymore.



PJ
 

Paul Jeffries wrote:

RadioActive wrote:

It doesn't appear from their fundraising page that they're even close to their goal.

That's putting it mildly. 


PJ
 

When I first checked around the time of RA's original post, they were a little over $6,000 in donations. When I checked about an hour or so later, they were a little over $9,000. Checking a third time just now, they're a little over $1,000 in donations. I wonder what happened there?



PJ


 

RadioActive wrote:

Corona, as in the sun's outermost region.

I stand corrected, my apologies. Learn something new everyday.



PJ
 

One song that would not be recommended would be "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top. 



PJ

Radiowiz wrote:

I'm not dragging any names into this, but I do know for an absolute fact that a while back, someone turned down mornings on Zee 103five because "They don't pay very good..." 

Maybe management figures the thrill and privilege of working there should be enough to sustain their employees. 



PJ

Muffaraw Joe wrote:

Dean Blundell got himself bounced from the Biz...I forget what happened, but he's not seeing a morning show  on air anytime soon.

He appears to be doing a podcast on something called Crier Media. The same guy that claimed that podcasters were wannabe radio broadcasters and chomping at the bit to get on the air.



PJ

RadioActive wrote:

Good to know. I thought the CHUM Chart was long gone before those dates. 

The 1050 CHUM Chart actually ceased to exist about two months after Feargal Sharkey peaked on the chart.

Interestingly though, the CHUM-FM album chart lasted until the end of 1988, even though the station was mostly singles-oriented by then.



PJ

Another notable single from Eric Carmen was his 1977 hit, "She Did It", which was inspired by the 1968 hit single "Do It Again" by The Beach Boys, and also included harmonies from Bruce Johnston and Brian Wilson from the band. Burton Cummings, Andrew Gold and Jeff Porcaro also performed on the track.

Carmen was touring with Hall & Oates around that time and in turn, "She Did It" was said to be the inspiration behind their 1982 hit single, "Did It in a Minute".



PJ

RadioActive wrote:

There definitely isn't a lot of money in getting started in the biz, if you can even find an open position. But check this out: it's a want ad from 1969 at CKLW in Windsor, one of Canada's most legendary stations and home of the equally legendary over-hyped "20/20 News."

Check out what the salary was for an opening at the Big 8. Maybe that was a lot back then, but for that amount, are you running to Windsor? My very first job, at CKEY in 1977, as a news writer/tape jockey, paid me $12,000 a year. And 'EY was no Big 8!

According to the Bank of Canada's inflation calculator, $10,000 is equal to a little over $82,000 today, and $12,000 in 1977 would be almost equal to $59,000 today. Not sure what the cost of living was in those cities in those years, but those wages seem pretty decent, if you ask me.

When I first applied for a "production cleanup" job at CHML in the early '90s (mostly dubbing commercials and music to carts), Bob Hooper mentioned something about freelancers getting paid $0.75 per cart. Not sure if he was joking or not as Hoop could be known for his dry sense of humor, but I did manage to get started with an hourly wage (which probably didn't work out to be much more than that in the long run).



PJ

"And our test pattern was produced in Canada, too!" 



PJ

As recently as a few weeks ago, the trio was planning on doing a farewell tour before the bassist's health took a "sudden drastic turn", according to the band's drummer, Kim Berly, who announced King's death on their Facebook page.

Berly says the band will carry on with the tour, which "will now, instead, be our tribute to, and celebration of, our beautiful friend and partner."

Stampeders bassist Ronnie King dead at 76; musician co-founded one of Calgary's most successful bands



PJ

How about "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?



PJ

Tomas Barlow wrote:

Allegedly, witnesses say they feel an assault took place and that many employees no longer feel that Sean is fit to be the program director but they allege that the owner, Bill Morton is frightened of Sean and lacks the character required to make the change that would be expected at any workplace where employees are respected.
Sean is a city councillor and according to information available online, serves on the board of Family Space Quinte, a daycare “committed to a diverse equitable environment where all feel respected and valued equitability.” It unclear whether the organization believes that Sean’s alleged actions fit with the organization’s mission statement.

Very interesting. Thank you for providing some more context to this sound bite, Tomas.

Even if an actual physical assault didn't take place, certain actions can still fall under the definition of workplace violence if an employee feels his or her safety or well-being is threatened, and the owner would have a responsibility to make sure it is dealt with appropriately, regardless of whether or not he's "afraid" of the employee. (Actually, that would be all the more reason to deal with it).

Although I don't know the man personally, Sean Kelly sounds like a bit of a loose cannon if his way of dealing with an unruly employee is to barge into the studio and start dropping f-bombs, no matter how much he was supposedly provoked or whether Lorne Broker supposedly "had it coming" to him.

Although the two parties have agreed to drop the matter, it'll certainly be interesting to see if there's any fallout in regards to Mr. Kelly's actions. Given the fact that other employees feel he is not fit to hold down his position, some more stories may come to surface that may not put him in a very good light.

Even if nothing happens at the station level, this recording might affect his chances at re-election when his term is up.



PJ


 

Jody Thornton wrote:

The news stinger I liked for CKOC was in the late 70s and into 1980.

"C-K-O-C ... News Radio ... Hamilton" (ner ner neeeer ner neer ner).  Then either Frank Lyn Cooper or Brent Sleightholm would appear

Right afterwards, would be the top hour ID, which was my favourite.  "From Hamilton ... Ontario's Music Leader ... C-K-O-C!"  (I wish I could find where they got that music from.  What jingle package did they have?


 

Now that you mention it Jody, I do remember another stinger being used for CKOC news in the late '70s, a little synthesizer-type stinger. I think the stinger/news ID I described maybe came around 1980 or so? My memory is getting a little foggy now (happens around this age!) and unfortunately, there's not a lot of CKOC airchecks on the web, as compared to other stations.


PJ
 

Actually, here's a sample from 1983, right at the very end of this aircheck (around 1:14), although that doesn't sound like Ron Morey. Perhaps they started using a different voice around that time? Or was it the same voice all along? I can't recall now, but I do remember CKOC using this stinger for quite a number of years.





PJ