Re: Troubles at Oldies 103

[Chuckigo@aol.com]

In a message dated 03/08/2000 3:40:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
norwood@mln.lib.ma.us writes:

<< This sounds like one of the strangest stories to ever come out of Boston
 radio, one that is bound to be passed down through the years. >>

don't know if it's the strangest, but it's sure rank up there with some of 
the more interesting.

  the best "walk out" story i ever heard was at WIGY In Bath, Maine, under 
the ownership of Turner Porter.
   the "announcer" (who shall remain nameless as there are many of you who 
might actually know this announcer... many of you probably know this 
announcer personally.) (alright, for twenty bucks each i'll tell... no, make 
it thirty each)  got wind that the future of her/his employment was not going 
to be going any further in the little shack in the valley off of Berry's Mill 
Rd. as of the close of business that Friday.  Calling "the spouse" to come 
and get what was the final paycheck, the announcer waited until the spouse 
returned the call to ensure the check had been cashed.  
   once the check was cashed, the announcer waited until all save the owner, 
T.P., had left for lunch.  "Hey Jude" was started on the air, and the 
announcer, having time, went to T.P.'s office and inquired as to whether or 
not the rumor of the end of employment was true.  having been told it was, 
along with an apology for the news having filtered down the way it had, the 
announcer informed the owner that "it was ok.  but you've got about five and 
a half minutes to find a new announcer".  grab coat, headphones and FCC 
license.  goodbye.  T.P. wound up jocking for a bit.
   Fast Forward several years to Portland at WWGT (the interim incarnation 
between WJBQ's at 97.9).  The new owner, T.P. hires "the announcer".  The 
announcer, having been assured that there were no hard feelings, settles in.  
The VERY FIRST morning, "Hey Jude" is intentionally scheduled around 8am.  
The announcer airs the song as logged.  The door to the studio flies open.  
There stands T.P. with a pleasant smile and a quote for the ages:  "Oh, 
You're Still Here?  Good."  door closes, Announcer watches life flash before 
eyes.  assembled staff in hallway all have a good laugh.  life goes on.

- -Chuck Igo