"Hi, I'm Carson. I'm the new guy." WIXX-FM ushered in the next chapter of its morning radio show one day early with the debut of new host Carson on Thursday. The Green Bay station had previously been teasing a Friday start.
The Press-Gazette reports “Carson in the Morning” will replace the “Murphy in the Morning” show that ran for 32 years with Jim Murphy (aka Murphy in the Morning) as the host. He retired on Nov. 28 with much fanfare, including a parade of special guests and a proclamation by Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich of “Murphy in the Morning Day" in the city.
Murphy’s longtime co-hosts, Katie Schurk for 20 years and Nick Vitrano for 12 years, continued on as station owner Midwest Communications searched for Murphy’s replacement, but the two then shocked many listeners last Friday when they announced they had made the decision to leave the station. Friday was their last day on the air.
Their sudden departure has fueled much speculation about the changes and sparked thousands of social media comments running the gamut of emotions.
He will eventually be joined by a co-host. Midwest Communications sent out a job posting earlier this week for the full-time position of morning drive co-host.
“Our long-term morning show has moved on and we need the next superstar to step up and seize the opportunity,” the news release begins.
“We are personality driven and extremely local 24/7. We’re looking for someone with a quick wit, upbeat positive personality and a super supportive team member. Also expected is strong social media content, personal appearances, creative, fresh and local every break."
Carson told listeners he was a listener of “Murphy in the Morning” and appreciated how the chemistry between the three tight-knit co-hosts was such that it made it easy for listeners to feel a part of the show.
“It was like a family. It was like a Thanksgiving dinner or a Christmas get-together every day,” he said.
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