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And so it begins. Dr. Joy Browne, David Patterson and others are out at WOR 710 AM, NYC.
The move was not entirely unexpected given the change
of ownership of the station from Buckley Broadcasting to Clear Channel Media
and Entertainment.
Sixty-eight-year-old Dr. Joy Browne is a nationally acclaimed, syndicated radio
host and licensed clinical psychologist. Her radio program, the longest running
of its kind, has been on the WOR Radio Network for nearly 15 years.
Buckley Broadcasting CEO Joe Bilotta released the following statement:
Cumulus' Mike Huckabee syndicated show has
been dropped. Other syndicated programming gone from WOR: Salem's Mike Gallagher and TRN's Jerry Doyle.
It’s also believed that the morning show board-op for John Gambling has been terminated, along with some show producers at the station.
It’s also believed that the morning show board-op for John Gambling has been terminated, along with some show producers at the station.
Buckley Broadcasting CEO Joe Bilotta released the following statement:
"The acquisition of WOR has officially closed. We thank our employees for their service over the years and wish them all the best in the future. We are providing our workers with a generous severance package, and Clear Channel will absorb a number of the station staff."
The NYTimes is reporting Bilotta said Clear Channel had asked him to make the
staff changes before the deal closed. Clear Channel increased by one-third the
severance package for departing employees..
It’s been widely believed CC
will move Premiere Networks properties such as Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity over
to WOR from WABC 770 AM. It’s also anticipated
that Glenn Beck will take the time slot now occupied by Salem ’s Mike Gallagher.
Mike Huckabee, heard on WOR until Thursday, is expected to find a new
home on WABC. The show is part of the Cumulus
Media Network lineup.
Stay Tuned.
what station is Dr Joy Browne moving to - she has a very devoted listening audience
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. My main reason for listening to WOR was Dr. Joy Browne. I was shocked to hear that her show had been cancelled. I've been listening to her for years and love the show. Whenever she finds a new station, I'm there!
DeleteYes, where is Dr. Joy Browne going to be, Goodbye WOR!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Joan Hamburg Show on WOR?
ReplyDeleteHamburg is now in the Rush Limbaugh time slot. I would suspect she will eventually be gone. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI agree to hearing Dr. Joy Browne again on another station!!
ReplyDeletewhere is mike gallagher's show moving to and Dr. joy brownes?
ReplyDeleteMike Gallagher expects his show to return to WNYM 970 AM 'The Answer" soon. No word on Dr. Joy Browne.
DeleteP.S. will no longer listen to wor......
ReplyDeleteListening to Browne was the highlight of my day. I am so very unhappy at the loss of her wonderful insights into human relationships. Can't think of anything that can replace her. I'll keep looking to see if she shows up anywhere else.
ReplyDeletei totally agree...i am a dog walker and she makes my day ....everyday...i miss her voice...someone HAS to have her back...oooh i hope its soon..can not even listen to old podcasts :(
DeleteWill never listen ti WOR. Dr. Joy Brown will never be replaced by hate mongers. stupid mistake by clear channel will look for Dr.Joy Brown on another station. She will definitely be picked up.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely a huge mistake letting Dr. Joy Browne go. I will never again tune in to WOR.
ReplyDeleteI have regarded Dr. Joy Browne as one of the most important programs on either radio or TV. Her advice has had a positive impact on countless people and is a welcome break from the discussion of the same thing 100 times a day. Maybe we can find her on the internet. I understand finances but sometimes a "community service" trumps other things. Whatever the reason she has been dropped I think it is important to remember that people who's lives are not running well are not as open to hearing whatever the new owners are trying to promote with their new lineup.
ReplyDeleteI will also add that dropping former Gov. Patterson is disappointing. He is among the very few who seem to be able to see more than one side of an issue and is not an attack animal. We have too many of those and frankly I am sick of them. Hope I won't be turning off WOR. We will see.
If other hosts go to WABC , my listening habits will change too. Goodbye 710
ReplyDeleteI'm following the same path of the others who have commented on Dr. Joy Browne's departure from WOR. I guess Clear Channel has no interest in diversity of thought, or even intelligent conversation. Why would someone want to listen to a Hannity or Limbaugh for hours on end? At some point, we as a country, will have to evaluate why we promote (and actually consume) narrow-minded hate and vitriol. In the meantime, I'm searching for Dr. Joy Browne, either online - - or on another station.
ReplyDeleteI am very disappointed at the dismissal of Dr. Joy Browne and will definitely follow her to any station smart enough to pick her up.
ReplyDeleteUsed to listen to Joy Browne but I find myself turning her off more and more. There are too many "I's" in her broadcast. I usually like her conversations with her callers, but it seems that most of her program consists of her rambling on about something. Perhaps there are not enough callers to fill the air time and she needs to resort to telling us about herself. If that's the case, it's time to let her go.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. ....she goes on and on about herself. She is annoying....I liked the old Joy Browne where she helped people. I think she thinks she is 19 yrs old. ...we know she is 69 yrs old....brown shoe polish in brown gravy...that is what she said on the air to make her gravy brown...and she wasn't kidding.
DeleteI will no longer listen to WOR cc. Dr Joy is the only reason I was there... She's the best!
ReplyDeleteDr. Browne, please let us listeners know where you are going, we'll follow! Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteIs Dr. Joy returning to the air or is she not? I can imagine if she is in actual negotiations she cannot speak, but surely she could have the courtesy of updating her website to let her listeners know more about what is going on, if not the actual details.
ReplyDeleteA radio syndication company known as Radio America has announced the addition of The Dr. Joy Browne Radio Program to its daily lineup. It is not known if any NYC radio station will pick-up the show. We'll keep an eye on developments.
ReplyDeleteAm I correct in assuming that Dr. Joy did not negotiate having podcasts as part of her contract with Radio America? She has just abandoned that following?
ReplyDeleteWow sorry to see some great people leave WOR. Dr Joy was a delight will be missed. I agree who wants to keep listening to the same old political views of the same OLD guys. As the old saying goes VARIETY is the spice of life. I will find her on Radio America, and will help pass the word. If Joan goes that will really shake up WOR and will probably lose a lot of listners, by their past mistakes.
ReplyDeleteNew company makes big mistakes ! Rita Cosby is boring. She repeats herself She is . opinionated to a high degree. She interrupts the callers who are the basis of her 2 hours of radio time ! Her voice is horrid !
ReplyDeleteI stopped listing to WOR as soon as Dr. Joy Brown was let go. I tuned in to listen to Dr. Joy and this Ground Zero program was on did not make sence. This program is a waste of time and money & borning. You lost a customer tuning in on WOR.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to purchase Dr. Joy's old podcasts from WOR?
ReplyDeletei keep searching for Dr. joy...
ReplyDeleteTry this link: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Dr-Joy-Browne-Show-p20197/
ReplyDeleteWOR has been getting worse and worse. Steve Malzberg was way better than Sean Hannity. Dropping J Browne was the last straw. My relationship with WOR is over. Jane
ReplyDeleteI am extremely disappointed that Dr Joy Browne and the Pet Show are no longer at WOR. No more WOR for me. I will seek out Dr Browne and Pet Show on other stations.
ReplyDeleteMiss you Dr. Browne. You helped me very much and I listened and listed and listened. You're clever and wonderful
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