I actually think what 1010 is missing most is a good dual-host debate format. Going way back, they had "The Motts", "Two Bald Men With Strong Opinions" with Michael Coren and Stephen LeDrew, later "Friendly Fire" with Ryan Doyle and Tarek Fatah, and then "The Rush" 's configuration with Jay Michaels and Ryan Doyle (and then the short-lived Reshmi Nair and Scott MacArthur configuration).

It'd be fun to have a 9-10 hour in a dual host quick-debate format, although admittedly that might be a bit much for many people starting their day and settling into the office or working from home.

Maybe they'll do a 1 hour John Tory show every morning in that slot.

Moore repeated the announcement in the soon-to-be new 9 AM hour, saying if they hadn't given him that time off, he likely would have retired altogether. He also said he asked for summers off, as they get in Quebec, where he was raised. I think that was a non-starter, and it would be a ridiculous move to have your main morning man off for three months at a time, regardless of who replaces him.

He also revealed that Bell Media once had a rule that every morning show at its stations had to start at 5 AM - something he was relieved they didn't apply to him. But he was stunned when they told him he could begin at 6 in the morning - but had to cover the extra 9 AM hour. 

I take two things from all this, although admittedly they're all supposition. 

It could mean that next summer, we'll be hearing less of Moore and more of Tory or some other sub. And if he's seriously started thinking of retirement, as he's stated, then how much longer do you think he'll remain on the show? I've found that once those wheels start turning in your brain, they generally don't stop until you arrive at your final destination - getting out of the game entirely. 

It should be interesting to watch how all this unfolds going forward.

One hour of John Tory? 
Where no one else gets a word in, with 5 miniute long questions and 10 second guest answers.
Does John Tory get paid by the word?

Walter wrote:

Rumour is the 9 to 10 am hour will be 'Frank Leo Presents', with 60 minutes of jaw-dropping success stories about desperate home sellers miraculously rescued by Frank, and his wonderful 'associates', brought to you by Jiffy App.  Don't miss it!

O no!
That should'nt be aired on weekdays.
They should have something like the toronto sun show or bring back robert turner or the motts.

RadioActive wrote:

Scarboroughbluffsradiof99 wrote:

Walter wrote:

Rumour is the 9 to 10 am hour will be 'Frank Leo Presents', with 60 minutes of jaw-dropping success stories about desperate home sellers miraculously rescued by Frank, and his wonderful 'associates', brought to you by Jiffy App.  Don't miss it!

O no!
That should'nt be aired on weekdays.
They should have something like the toronto sun show or bring back robert turner or the motts.

I'm pretty sure Walter meant that as a joke. It's not going to happen. 

Hope so.
But, you don't know with cheep bell.
Corus airs this slop during weekday evenings.

Aytononline wrote:

I would think they could copy in the morning what they do in the afternoon. They bring in a new person for a 1 hour show at 9am, but when Jerry is off that same person would stay until noon. If this person ends up being really good, they could also fill in for John, and just maybe groom this person to be the new morning host when John moves to part-time or really retires.

Great idea.
But, I hope they don't make the same mistake that they did when they let Reshmi take over the rush.
Or another mistake they could make, they get the pro-america mark patrone on the far-right to take over.

RadioActive wrote:

Scarboroughbluffsradiof99 wrote:

Aytononline wrote:

I would think they could copy in the morning what they do in the afternoon. They bring in a new person for a 1 hour show at 9am, but when Jerry is off that same person would stay until noon. If this person ends up being really good, they could also fill in for John, and just maybe groom this person to be the new morning host when John moves to part-time or really retires.

Great idea.
But, I hope they don't make the same mistake that they did when they let Reshmi take over the rush.
Or another mistake they could make, they get the pro-america mark patrone on the far-right to take over.

No danger of Patrone coming over from Sauga 960. Besides, I think he lives in Florida, not that that would stop him from broadcasting to Toronto. But I'm 100% certain he's definitely not someone they would ever consider. 

Good.
1010 is a normal centre-right and centre-left station.
Maybe bell will get mark towey as host permanently?
I would personaly love that.

Maybe the "enforced retirement" individuals of John Oakley or Mike Stafford of AM640 will get an hour-long daily show.

How about Alex Pierson to fill that hour? I hear she's free - eventually.

Whatever they do, it won't involve hiring anyone.

jughead jones wrote:

...but it should. Kevin Vuong and Eric Kam from 640.

Increasing cost without increasing revenue. Bell famously loves htat.

Mr magoogain wrote:

Bill Carroll? 9 o’clock hour simulcast in Ottawa and TO?

There ya go.

jughead jones wrote:

That would be cost effective and boring.

Perfect.

"Ruin three, get one free."