We were going to have a "theme week" item, with three things all related in some way, and then...a whole bunch of other media news popped up... THE FCC SAID THAT: Long-time listeners to Good Karma sports WKNR/850 "ESPN 850" midday fixture "The Really Big Show" know it well...the infamous "Who Said That?" contest. For those who don't follow the antics of Tony Rizzo, Aaron Goldhammer and company: the contest, which ran until it finally ran out of gas last year, asked listeners to identify a … [Read more...]
TV, Radio And Other Stuff
Posted on December 1, 2010 · 4 Comments
We guess you could say that items have been piling up again. But we have another full menu for you this late Tuesday evening, and it's chock full of TV, radio and other stuff... NOT THE HELP THEY WERE LOOKING FOR: A recent FCC filing is bound to disappoint some over-air TV viewers in the immediate Akron/Canton area. OMW uncovered two recent filings by signal-challenged Local TV Fox affiliate WJW/8 "Fox 8", to add low-power digital translators to improve the station's reception in some … [Read more...]
Goin’ Bowling With Rado
Posted on November 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Former WTAM/1100 afternoon producer/co-host Paul Rado is now a very busy fellow. Not only will he be a co-host on Digital Sports Network/Cleveland.com's new afternoon drive program (alongside Harry Petsanis and former Fox Sports Radio host/actor/comedian Chuck Booms), Rado has a new television game show that will debut on local television starting in December. It's "The Star Frame Bowling Challenge," a weekly bowling competition reminiscent of the iconic late 70s' franchised game show "Bowling … [Read more...]
The Really Big Announcement
Posted on November 4, 2010 · 5 Comments
...and, we've known about this for weeks, and even hinted about it once or twice, but it's apparently now official. OMW hears that Cleveland sports media personality Tony Rizzo announced on his "Really Big Show" on Good Karma sports WKNR/850 "ESPN 850" that he'll stop burning the sports candle at both ends. And no, he's not giving up radio. Rizzo will exit his TV job at Local TV Fox affiliate WJW/8 "Fox 8" at the end of his contract, which ends later this year. An OMW reader tells us he made … [Read more...]
Two Quick Hits
Posted on October 28, 2010 · 5 Comments
Some stuff we forgot earlier, or want to spend a little time with now... ESPN/TWC: One effect of the recent deal between the ESPN networks and Time Warner Cable has taken hold. Starting Monday, Time Warner subscribers gained access ESPN and ESPN3.com oniine from any Internet connection. We've tried it from a tethered cell phone, and though we wouldn't recommend it due to bandwidth issues, it did work - give a take a pause or ten, and some pixellation. You don't need to be a Time Warner Cable … [Read more...]
New Sports Talk Competitor
Posted on October 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
Good Karma sports WKNR/850 "ESPN 850" and its low-powered brother station, WWGK/1540 "KNR2" have always had at least some sports talk competition in Cleveland...just not much on the radio. And, even less since Clear Channel talk WTAM/1100 deemphasized sports talk after canceling the weekday edition of "Sportsline", in favor of a mix of topics on non-game nights with evening host Bob Frantz, not to mention afternoon host Mike Trivisonno's move to more non-sports topics. Starting November 1st, … [Read more...]
THIS JUST IN: Cavaliers voice Joe Tait out for the rest of 2010
Posted on October 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Legendary Cleveland Cavaliers broadcaster - and Hall-of-Famer - Joe Tait's recovery from a recent bout of pneumonia has unfortunately hit a major snag. The Cavaliers, along with flagship station WTAM/1100, announced last night that Joe will also undergo heart surgery over the next few days and will be sidelined throughout the rest of 2010. There is no timetable for his return as of right now. It will be the first time since the disastrous 1981-83 Ted Stepien era that Joe will neither be heard … [Read more...]
Joe Tait Recovering
Posted on October 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Cavaliers radio announcer Joe Tait experienced discomfort and chest pains during and following the Cavaliers game vs. the Rockets in Houston last night. Following the game, he was transported to The Methodist Hospital in Houston and accompanied by Cavaliers head athletic trainer Max Benton. Joe was admitted, treated and kept overnight for observation and testing. A diagnosis of pneumonia has been made. His condition is stable and he is receiving additional treatment and now resting more … [Read more...]
Afternoon Drive Changes at WARF
Posted on October 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Clear Channel sports WARF/1350 Akron is making a change to their ten-month old afternoon drive show. The station announced back on Friday that "The Drive" will now be hosted by Ken Carman and Todd "Fishhead" Fisher, which Carman confirmed on his Twitter account. The 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m time slot remains unchanged. Now-former host Jon Marchoino will return to his original home of Hot AC WKDD/98.1, to host afternoon drive live again. Jon had bounced back and forth between WKDD and WARF much of … [Read more...]
Tons of Assorted News
Posted on October 5, 2010 · 1 Comment
'A veritable potpourri' of interesting news items gathered throughout the weekend: FSO AND DAN PATRICK: Dayton native Dan Patrick's satellite TV simulcast of his late-morning sports radio show will soon be available to non-satellite subscribers. Yesterday morning, DirectTV, which produces the show for radio and television, announced a syndication agreement with the regional sports network service Fox Sports Net that takes the show over to basic cable, expanding the show's reach to more than 85 … [Read more...]
