Gene Burns, Michael Jackson

[Paul Hopfgarten]

Gene Burns was (and I assume still is?) an unabashed Libertarian (Capital
L). He was my 10A-2P program in the WRKO talk heydays....

-Paul Hopfgarten
Derry NH
Small L  libertarian

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Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 2:51 PM
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Subject: Gene Burns, Michael Jackson

What do you nice folks recall about the Gene Burns show?  How would 
you classify him-- rightie, moderate, liberal, or what?  I am trying 
to find an adjective or two that describes his show but it's been 
ages since I've heard him.  My recollection is that he was very 
well-informed and very down-to earth...

Similarly, do any of you recall Michael Jackson-- not the weird 
singer but the talk show host with the British accent?  I am working 
on a book about talk shows, as many of you know, and there are a 
couple of facts I need to nail down... . I only vaguely recall 
Jackson--- he was syndicated for a while, and when I heard him, he 
seemed to be a very civilized and literate talker-- no screaming or 
outrage.  Reminded me of Brudnoy a little bit, although I think their 
politics were different.  Am I recalling correctly?