Comments on: C’s Bust Through Number 23

By: buttercup

buttercup — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:38:19 +0000

Number 23 is Jim Carrey’s finest work…I WILL argue about this!

By: fishercat

fishercat — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:39:30 +0000

Where will I go now to get economic analysis now that Big O’s gone? Usually he can hit a bullseye when talking about the econmy and market forces. NExt hting you know John and Jerry won’t be offering geopolitical insites. I’m better informed thanks to WEEI, if they don’t pay up multi million dollar salaries for intelligent entertaining guys like Ordway, Fred, STeve and Mikey Adams then the public will be lesser for it.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:45:43 +0000

It does sound like Ordway was doing a little politicking yesterday. One major factor that hurts Ordway is that there is someone in house who is ready to step right in if talks fail and that’s Felger. Ordway cannot ask for the world or else Entercom will be more than ready to show him the door. Two others who could be a little nervous about the Big O leaving are Shepherd and Smerlas who I believe have their positions because of Ordway.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:10:22 +0000

I’m glad someone was still listening that show last night after the riveting talk about whether or not we should all fall in lock step with Red Sox management over everything they do. Sigh.

By: media-tor

media-tor — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:56:37 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the Ordway signoff last night, Bob. I caught it halfway through and thought he was officially leaving. At least you’ve officially cleared it up.

Makes me wonder though, if Entercom tries to re-sign Big O for his same annual salary or even asks him to take a small pay cut, will he feel insulted in this economy and opt to turn them down? I can’t imagine in these times that Ordway stands to get a big raise, no matter what ratings he helps bring to EEI.

By: Bob Ekstrom

Bob Ekstrom — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:50:27 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Ploy. Actually, I don’t have a problem with restrospective thanks for all the people who helped Big O in this difficult year for him. And, yes, I can be cynical at times.

The part I found exploitative was Glenn’s recitation of his resume, juxtaposed right after announcing that his contract is expiring. He mentioned being #1 in men 25-54 – albeit with help from many others – for an unprecedented number of years. He also reminded us of having risen above the prognostications of doom, and the creative genius that is the Whiner Line. These are all reasons why I listen every day, but, IMHO, their timing makes them propagandistic.

I can’t help but compare this to Mad Dog’s departure from WFAN earlier this year. Granted, he wasn’t at the end of a contract, but he never used any solo air time to expound on his contributions to the show’s success over 19 years. His swansong appearance came only after the announcement of his departure.

If Glenn doesn’t re-up, he’ll get his swansong when he can be reflective. But for now, I almost need to hear Jason Wolfe come on and tell me how difficult it will be to meet Big O’s demands in this economic reality. After all, that’s what radio is all about – equal time for both candidates.

By: Ployboy

Ployboy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:40:57 +0000

Taking time to thank people on air (many that he worked with for over 10 years and the people who supported him during his family’s medical issue) is a shameless ploy? You’re getting too cynical.