What’s the deal? Is he going to WTTK or not?
Our long, national nightmare is over.
It’s official: Howie Carr back to WRKO
by Jessica Heslam/Boston Herald
Four months after he anounced plans to jump ship, Howie Carr is returning to his afternoon drive show on WRKO-AM tomorrow, the station plans to anounce later today.
“We are thrilled that Howie is back on WRKO,” said Entercom New England Vice President and Market Manager Julie Kahn in a press release. “Howie is a one-of-a-kind talent, and I’m sure all of Howie’s listeners are looking forward to hearing him on our air again.”
Carr’s new contract with WRKO runs through 2012. He returns to his 3 to 7 p.m. slot.
“I’m very happy to be reunited with my loyal listeners on WRKO,” said Carr in the release. “I said I’d be back on the air before Imus and now I am!”
WTKK said in a statement that they are disappointed and strongly disagree with the judge whose decisions blocked Carr from jumping ship.
“We are disappointed that Howie Carr will not be able to join WTKK at this time, but we fully support him in his decision to return to work at WRKO,” the station said in a statement released moments ago.
“While we strongly disagree with Judge Van Gestel’s decisions, which forced Howie to choose between working for WRKO or being unemployed for five years, we have always said that we would abide by the ruling of the court. To pursue what would likely have been a very long appeal with an uncertain outcome would have been counter-productive for Howie and his loyal listeners. Howie also has his family to think about; anyone in his position would make the same decision. It is time to move forward. We wish him all the best.”
WTKK had offered Carr a five-year deal to host their morning-drive show. The bonus-based contract would have allowed Carr to earn up to $7 million, an offer WRKO later matched.
Imus plans to return to the air next month with a syndicated show.
Oh how I wish I could get Howie on XM so I could listen to him in my car.
LMAO!
I’m not surprised, given the dearth of alternatives he was left with. I do hope that Kahn & Wolff will have the decency not to gloat over their victory. In any case, it will be good to have Howie back on the air!
When’s the first death pool?
I wonder if Todd - o - rama will make mention of this today? We shall see,,,,,,,,
I seriously question the ongoing relationship between Howie Carr and WRKO’s upper management from now on. This should be interesting.
I’m glad but its been a long time since I’ve given up my habit of listening to WRKO.
Speaking for his west coast fans (all 3 of us), it’s good to have him back in his old slot (3-7). At least it’s a listenable time here.
I guess Howie thought better of a morning slot now that Imus is coming back. Much safer in the afternoon.
This is great news. Hannity spends way too much time talking to Liberals on his show.
Anyway, I'm very happy Howie's back...and in the afternoon, too.
So Howie’s back at PM drive-time and Imus is back in the AM. This will kill RKO’s felon-in-morning show.
Sandy sounds giddy, herself. Smiles all around...