Re: 4th of July '98 on WRKO

["Bill O'Neill" <billo@erols.com>]

In an attempt to provide sfx and commentary to Roger's helpful hints, I
couldn't stop myself --
Bill O'Neill

>1. When carting announcers' song intros, don't label them.
OUCH!
>2. Don't cart up too many jingles.  One (maybe two) will probably be
>enough for the whole weekend.
EESH!
>3. Don't allow anyone with musical taste or knowledge participate in
>actually airing the show's components.
SPLAAAM!
>5. Dead air definitely complements the effect of this type of program.
OOOFF!
>7. Try to insure that all regular staff (who might be familiar with
>format, copy, procedures, etc.) are off for the entire weekend and
>unavailable.
SPLAT!
>8. Don't fall into the trap of using any announcers that may (at any
>time in their careers) have played Top 40 Music in the Boston market.
KABLAAM!
>9. Finally, don't accept criticism of the show.
KAPLOOEY!

>Roger Kirk - professional, radio-broadcast
>veteran with beaucoup time on his hands.

NOT next in line at WRKO!!  <g>

Bill O'Neill

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