Re: Stern & "Pig Vomit"

[Sandra Gitschier <gitchzoo@bellsouth.net>]

Mark Shneyder wrote:

> Bump:.I wondered if anyone (or everyone) knows who the NBC PD/OD was (in
> real  life) that was called "pig vomit" in the movie.
>
> Kevin Metheny is referred to as 'Kenny' in "Private Parts". It is
> permissible to mention a real person in the context of commentary, but when
> a person
> is represented in a work of fiction and the depiction is negative, that
> person can sue. If you follow the movie carefully, you can't help but notice
> that
> much-diskled Imus is not really trashed but "Kenny" is one of the movie's
> major targets. And isn't it possible that in the movie Kenny has been
> exaggerated from his real-life counterpoint, for comic purposes? You bet! In
> real life,
> Metheny actually is a pretty talented PD with an impressive track record at
> top CHR's around the country. Currently, he's programming Jacksonville's #1
> rated station Urban CHR WJBT 92.7FM
> (The Beat).

> <snip>

> Kevin Metheney heads up Jacor in Jacksonville. My former PD Donald Kevin
> Stamper (WQAI - WYHI 1570) does weekends across town on 107.3 WROO, Rooster
> Country 107 a Clear Channel Station. When he was hired, I believe Shel's
> Cousin, Steve Sugarman (ex: WLLH 1972) had him change his name to Kevin
> Metheney for grins and giggles.

Ron Gitschier
Jax, FL

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