GOODBYE - (BOB GRANT) - Radio Legend Signs Off, Springer Fluff, Tip Jars Of The Stars

The Radio Equalizer- Brian Maloney ^ | January 14th, 2006 | Brian Maloney

[chuckpez]

Even for those not particularly familiar with the broadcast legend, it was quite a moving send-off for WOR/New York's Bob Grant this evening. Saying goodbye after decades of trailblazing talk radio entertainment, Grant was praised by some of the industry's biggest names, including Howard Stern.

In a particularly fascinating radio moment, Stern revealed just how much he had influenced his own career. In addition, Howard credited Grant for the development of the modern conservative movement, calling him years ahead of nearly everyone else.

Stern wondered why Grant hadn't become a major national star along the lines of Rush Limbaugh and praised him for his independent brand of conservative politics, seemingly free from partisan influence. He also found agreement from Grant in the idea that talk radio hosting is addictive and the domain of serious control freaks.....

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[Cacique]

What's funny?

[Cacique]

I didn't get anything from Bush :-(

[kellynch]

No thank you. I'd rather have Mark Levin.

[F16Fighter]

Bob was the first to call it -- We ARE becoming a "Third World Country."

More Bob Grant: "It's sick out there and it's getting sicker."

[Cacique]

You all might be interested in knowing that Steve Malzberg will be back on the local New York airwaves this Thursday on WOR. As his ex-webmaster and friend I am glad for him. Here is the relevant thread at the NEW YORK RADIO BOARDS and here is a link to Steve's website. Hope you all spread the word and ping the appropriate lists :-).

[Dad yer funny]

Hi Ho Steev-ah-reeno [oops , giving away my age]

Steven "Mossberg" Malzberg ,... mow 'em down baby

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Thanks, I think he's great! Maybe the beginning of a permanent gig? Hope so!