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To: Sue Perkick; Peach
I remember when Imus first came to NY, on NBC..this rep preceeded him, and he was an activealcoholic and a druggie at that time. Many mornings, he showed up late for the show, or not at all..the newspaper would run reader polls as to whether or not he'd show up on time on a certain day.

Back then he used to supplement his income, ( and getting freeze booze, no doubt ) by doing a stand-up act on the weekends at the old "Toots Shor's" nightclub. I caught him twice. Very funny act.

FYI..Rich Galen's "Mullings" column ( a good read, as always ) today..is titled "Imus Is In Mourning"

And the WFAN website still hasn't been changed to reflect the new order. Imus's bio and schedule still head it..

945 posted on 04/13/2007 5:48:05 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: ken5050

I’m not surprised to hear he was a druggie and alcoholic. It’s amazing he ever got a television gig, given his reputation.


946 posted on 04/13/2007 5:50:54 AM PDT by Peach (Not banned yet.)
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To: ken5050

Thanks for that link. It was excellent!


956 posted on 04/13/2007 7:47:37 AM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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