Don Imus back on the air in New York City on Dec. 3
[Posted by Dave Haber on Thursday, 11/01/07 4:44 pm] [Related Posts] [Digg This]As a long-time Imus fan, it is my pleasure to write here that it was announced today that Don Imus will return to the air on Dec. 3 after being yanked off the air eight months ago due to a perceived racist and sexist remark.
Citadel Broadcasting Corp. made the announcement, confirming long-rumored reports that Imus was coming back to morning drive time on WABC in New York City. Imus was fired back on April 12 by CBS Radio.
"We are ecstatic to bring Don Imus back to morning radio," said WABC radio President and General Manager Steve Borneman. "Don's unique brand of humor, knowledge of the issues and ability to attract big-name guests is unparalleled. He is rested, fired up and ready to do great radio."
According to reports, Imus will return with his longtime newsman, Charles McCord, and other members of his morning team, Citadel said in announcing the move. However, the status of Bernard McGuirk, the producer who instigated Imus on the Rutgers comment and was fired as well, is not known.
While the WABC website says the Imus will also be syndicated nationally on the ABC Radio Network, there are no details yet as to other stations Imus will be carried on besides WABC in New York City. There was also no word any new TV deal for Imus. Before he was fired, the "Imus In the Morning" program aired on more than 70 stations and the MSNBC cable network.
I hope the new Imus show will be carried by a station here in Los Angeles, but if not, I guess I'll still be able to listen to WABC on the internet. I'm looking foward to hearing Imus back on the air again!
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