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Westwood One Brings Fred Thompson to Radio in March 2009
prnewswire ^ | 12/22/08 | Westwood one

Posted on 12/22/2008 7:05:48 AM PST by Dutchgirl

The Fred Thompson Show, hosted by the former U.S. Senator will replace The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly on radio stations nationwide -

NEW YORK, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One is pleased to announce the debut of The Fred Thompson Show on March 2, 2009. The show will replace The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly when the program ends its successful six-year run on February 27, 2009. Former U.S. senator and 2008 presidential candidate, Fred Thompson will share his views on politics, topical issues, pop culture and water cooler stories, as well as welcome guest interviews and take listener calls. The Fred Thompson Show will be a two-hour daily talk show and will air live Noon-2pm, Monday - Friday from the Westwood One studios in Washington DC.

"There is no prerequisite for a great talk show host, but if I were going to make one up, senator, presidential candidate, federal prosecutor, radio commentator, film and TV star would be a pretty good start," said Bart Tessler, EVP Westwood One News & Talk Programming.

"When folks listen to a radio show, they make an appointment with it. It is the ideal way for me to continue my dialog with America about the issues we all face each day," said Thompson.

"Senator Thompson is a perfect fit for radio," said Gary Schonfeld, President of Westwood One Networks. "His unique set of qualifications will make him a huge hit with both listeners and advertisers."


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: fred; fredthompson; rush; talkradio; theantibore
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To: shiva

C’mon, Shiva, we all know it.

Rush, Coulter, Hannity, Hedgecock, and the rest all stand to make indecent revenues with show ratings, book sales, and personal appearences. And conservatives will open their wallets in a feeble attempt to “let their voices be heard”, while the Leftists supermajority laughs at them.

Fred just wants to make a few $$$ before The One (piss be upon him) confiscates the wealth.


21 posted on 12/22/2008 7:27:29 AM PST by Old Sarge (For the first time in my life, I am ashamed to be an American)
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To: Old Sarge
That about sums it up for me also.

Too little ... too late Fred.

22 posted on 12/22/2008 7:35:13 AM PST by G.Mason (Duty, Honor, Country)
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To: altura

I think this is probably a good move for Fred; but he needs to be on at a different time.


23 posted on 12/22/2008 7:46:07 AM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: johncocktoasten

24 posted on 12/22/2008 7:46:12 AM PST by stormer
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To: basil

Time will tell. I will listen to Fred initially rather than Rush.


25 posted on 12/22/2008 7:59:19 AM PST by ImpBill ("America ... where are you now?" signed, a little "r" republican!)
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To: Old Sarge

Gosh, Sarge, you just gave me nothing to believe in.


26 posted on 12/22/2008 8:12:00 AM PST by shiva
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To: Dutchgirl

The competition will be good for Rush. Anytime Rush starts droning on about golf or cigars there will be an instant flood to Fred. Thank goodness! Let’s face it, sometimes Rush is boring. Reeeealy boring! Turn off the radio unbearably boring!

Rush isn’t the only great conservative mind out there. Fred will be great as soon as he gets his sea legs on the airwaves. Fred will also probably have a lot of interesting guests while Rush seldom does.

I predict Rush will welcome Fred as healthy competition! Rush will rise to the occasion and so will Fred!


27 posted on 12/22/2008 8:38:14 AM PST by helpfulresearcher ( Bipartisanship is just a PC word for Collaborating with the Enemy)
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To: Dutchgirl

Let’s face it, Rush may be brilliant, but he is not a grown-up. Fred is.

I want to hear what Fred has to say for a change.


28 posted on 12/22/2008 8:52:24 AM PST by helpfulresearcher ( Bipartisanship is just a PC word for Collaborating with the Enemy)
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To: basil

FRed and Rush on at the same time.. podcast available?

That’s why God gave ya two ears, shove an earphone with Rush on in one ear and one with FRed on in the other.

O-Reilly packs it in? O’Really? Merry Christmas indeed.


29 posted on 12/22/2008 9:48:03 AM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed)
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To: SE Mom

Oh, YAY!!

I have banned all news and politics from my house for the forseeable future. Around here we refer to “President Fred Thompson”. :)

You should have seen the fight yesterday when my daughter found her brother wearing HER Fred shirt. And to add to the indignity it smelled like his cologne. Bwahahaha!!


30 posted on 12/22/2008 10:29:37 AM PST by Politicalmom (You're lucky I voted for you, Chambliss, you miserable louse.)
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To: Dutchgirl; Politicalmom; carlo3b; girlangler; KoRn; Shortstop7; Lunatic Fringe; Darnright; ...
Westwood One is pleased to announce the debut of The Fred Thompson Show on March 2, 2009. The show will replace The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly when the program ends its successful six-year run on February 27, 2009.

I don't get O'Reilly here, so I hope they replace Hanitty or Savage with Fred.

31 posted on 12/22/2008 10:31:30 AM PST by jellybean (Who is John Galt? ~ Bookmark altfreerepublic.freeforums.org for when FR is down)
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To: Dutchgirl

Having never heard Bill O’Really on any radio on purpose I welcome Fred to the airwaves. Now who will replace Hannity? I will dream big and hold out hope for Thomas Sowell.


32 posted on 12/22/2008 10:43:12 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life ;o)
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To: jellybean

Great news!


33 posted on 12/22/2008 11:28:03 AM PST by LucyJo
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To: Dutchgirl

The same insurmountable problem that BOR had. Nobody can compete with Rush Limbaugh.


34 posted on 12/22/2008 11:33:46 AM PST by iowamark
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To: Fudd Fan

Fred ping


35 posted on 12/22/2008 12:08:49 PM PST by SoCalPol (Reagan Republican for Palin - Jindal 2012)
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To: Dutchgirl

Yay! They replay BOR here in the evenings so, hopefully, they will do the same with FT.


36 posted on 12/22/2008 12:25:59 PM PST by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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To: Dutchgirl
I like Fred , but you will know his radio show will fail if he needs a co-host like BOR and Scarborough .
37 posted on 12/22/2008 1:38:22 PM PST by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it freedom has a flavor the protected will never know F/8 Cav)
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To: NormsRevenge

I don’t own a podcast—(and don’t want one). What I’ll do is listen to Rush on 24/7 and Fred live.


38 posted on 12/22/2008 1:44:40 PM PST by basil (Support the 2nd Amendment--buy another gun today)
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To: NormsRevenge

I don’t own a podcast—(and don’t want one). What I’ll do is listen to Rush on 24/7 and Fred live.


39 posted on 12/22/2008 1:44:49 PM PST by basil (Support the 2nd Amendment--buy another gun today)
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To: basil

It’s nice to have options either way.

I don’t use podcast either.

I’ll enjoy ‘em when I can catch ‘em.

I don’t have Sat radio either.


40 posted on 12/22/2008 1:53:23 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed)
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