Re: WBUR debate

["Dan C." <dwcole@attbi.com>]

At 08:15 AM 12/20/2002 -0500, Dave Faneuf wrote:

>Interesting thread.  Just a couple of general comments.
>When trashing a host get his name right....O'Brien's name isn't Tom.
>
>I can assure everyone, we hate fundraising MORE than you do but it is a
>necessary evil.
>
>Regarding Oakes not working anywhere but public radio, Bob was a
>respected reporter/anchor at the old WEEI for years before joining WBUR.
>
>That's about all I'm going to say on the subject
>df
>


Bob Oakes not only has an extensive commercial radio background (including 
a stint at WKXL, Concord, NH), he put in his time in the trenches (the 
Seabrook demonstrations come to mind). And WBUR's News Director, Sam 
Fleming, is also no slouch when it comes to commercial radio.  If my fading 
memory is correct he spent some time in Keene, NH, before we worked 
together at the old WBBX in Portsmouth.
Those contributing to that newsgroup thread obviously don't have enough 
radio knowledge to half-fill
a thimble.

Dan Cole