I remember, too. He was absolutely right not to care; it was before censorship came to the U.S. -- he was willing to take the heat (read: criticism) for his un-PC position, but never dreamed he'd be fired.
Wouldn't you cry like a baby if you got canned simply for stating your opinion? (Well, you might not now in 2011; but in 2005 it was still unthinkable to be canned for simply voicing an opinion when your job was to voice an opinion.)
I hear Graham has another radio show somewhere. I hope that's true.
Michael is up in Boston now.