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    Msg #  634  Dated 04-21-88 12:29:35
     From: JAMES TRIGUERO
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)TOM'S BACK

    After spending the last two days in San Diego, I come back to find out
    that I missed two of your shows.  Talk about bad timing on  my part!!
    I certainly hope they call you back this afternoon.  Correction; I hope
    the management comes to its senses and calls you back permanently!!
       James

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    Msg #  633  Dated 04-21-88 11:14:30
     From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       To: DICK ELLINGSON
       Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?

    Uh-oh...pressure!
    Actually, what we do in the morning at KKFR is more
    stream-of-consciousnees rather than a lot of forced and contrived stuff
    that, just for the sake of doing it, ends up sounding half-a$$ed
    amusing. Maryann Watkins (who also does news on KFYI) is my newswoman/
    partner on the show, and her insight and knowledge of what's going on
    really helps the attitude of the show. Hope ya like it. If not, I'll
    join ya in listening to AM when Tom's on!

    Cheers,
    Howard Hoffman/KKFR
    Co-SysOp

    Msg #  632  Dated 04-21-88 10:37:08
     From: DICK ELLINGSON
       To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?

    Nothing personal. I've never caught your show; I'll listen tomorrow
    morning.  All I hear these days is what seems to be someone reading a
    short blurb that starts when one song fades and finishes with the intro
    to the next song.  Is it because there are so few dj's with anything
    worthwhile to say that management feels that everything must be written
    down?  I don't hear conversation, only promos.  Am I wrong?  I hope you
    show me that I am when I catch your show tomorrow morning.

    Msg #  631  Dated 04-21-88 09:15:40
     From: ALAN BRENNER
       To: ALL
       Re: SPEC. ANNOUCE.

    Judging from Tom's closing comments on his show yesterday, "Only God
    knows who will be on between 3 and 7 today"

    He does not expect to be on today? Let's hope he is...

    It will be interesting to see what Fred has up his sleeve now.

    What is the purpose of having Mark Williams sitting in with another
    host a couple of times a day? Are they going to try a new Talk format?

    Msg #  630  Dated 04-21-88 07:54:47
     From: BILL BOROSKI
       To: ALAN HAMILTON
       Re: (R)TOM'S RETURN...?

    Do you really think KFYI was serious about a "BATTLE" at the 7000 seat
    Sundome?  IN SUN CITY WEST?  When the last BATTLE took place in MESA
    there were always empty seats and I'll bet that the capacity of that
    room was about 75 to 100 tops.

    Msg #  623  Dated 04-20-88 22:28:46
     From: SYSOP
       To: MIKE EMBRY
       Re: (R)TOM'S BACK

    I am still an "on-call" host. I have been "called in" the last two days.
    I don't know how long it will last, but I've enjoyed talking with
    everyone again. I don't know anything about the Battle.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  622  Dated 04-20-88 22:19:35
     From: ALAN HAMILTON
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM'S RETURN...?

      I noticed that they had stopped advertising the Battle, so I was
    wondering if it would be canceled.  The promo mentions an upcomming
    important announcement, probably naming a new permament afternoon host.
    That may be Tom, OR it may be....?

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

    Msg #  620  Dated 04-20-88 21:36:48
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ALL
       Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    We are in the process of lining up pickets for the station.  We will be
    doing it within the next two weeks.  It will have to be done sometime
    Monday thru Friday to be effective.  We will be advising all of the
    press as to date and time.

    This would be a great time for any and all of you to meet each other and
    give Tom added support.  If you can make/take time, we can use help with
    making signs, and lining up times for picketing.

    We are going to have T-Shirts made up and they will be available at
    cost, for anyone who wants to wear one.

    If you can help, please contact me at 937-0563, evenings or weekends.

    Msg #  619  Dated 04-20-88 21:30:24
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ANNA LAPLACE
       Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    Good idea.  We have to keep the presure on.  Once Tom is back on
    permanently, we will contact all of the sponsors and offer our support.
    However, we have gotten at least one call from a sponsor who stated that
    we don't need someone like Tom.  The s.o.b. wouldn't tell us who he was
    even though we told him who we were.  Maybe it was Fred Weber in
    disguise!

    If you haven't read message #618, please do so.  Also 620 (I think).

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     1: The last American Atheist meeting (4/16/88) called for a plan to picket
     2: KFYI in the near future.  If you haven't already got in touch with them,
     3: let me know and we can coordinated the two groups.
     4:                             Rod
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    Msg #  619  Dated 04-20-88 21:30:24
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ANNA LAPLACE
       Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    Good idea.  We have to keep the presure on.  Once Tom is back on
    permanently, we will contact all of the sponsors and offer our support.
    However, we have gotten at least one call from a sponsor who stated that
    we don't need someone like Tom.  The s.o.b. wouldn't tell us who he was
    even though we told him who we were.  Maybe it was Fred Weber in
    disguise!

    If you haven't read message #618, please do so.  Also 620 (I think).

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    Msg #  618  Dated 04-20-88 21:08:57
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ALL
       Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    NOTE------NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE-----NOTE---

    Tom Leykis being back may only be TEMPORARY!!!!   Tom is only working
    day to day.  IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE DO NOT LET UP WITH OUR CALLS AND
    LETTERS TO KFYI AND TO THE SPONSORS!!!!!

    From what we can tell:
    l.  Tom was put back on the air because of all of our efforts.  But this
    is only TEMPORARY!!  No peace treaty has been signed by Fred Weber!!!!

    2.  The "Battle" was cancelled because word leaked out that FRIENDS OF
    TOM LEYKIS would show up "live and in person" to defend Tom Leykis!!!

    Its not over till its over as a famous baseball player once said.  DO
    NOT quit sending cards and letters or making those telephone calls.
    Make yourself a promise to send at least one letter each and every day
    to a sponsor.  If you need a sample letter let me know.  I also have
    copies of "Fitz's" column and "Bud's" colunm, if you need copies.  I
    send copies of each along with a letter to each sponsor.  You should
    also call KFYI and let them know THAT YOU APPRECIATE TOM BEING BACK ON
    THE RADIO.  But tell them we want him back on PERMANENTLY!!!!   PLEASE
    PLEASE, DON'T LET UP.  We won a BATTLE, not the WAR!!!!!!

    Msg #  617  Dated 04-20-88 20:49:31
     From: TIM GINSBACH
       To: MIKE EMBRY
       Re: (R)TOM'S BACK

    No kidding Tom's back - but for how long? Apparently even he dosen't
    know for sure. I think he and the rest of us as well are getting jerked
    around on this issue. It
    is high time that differences are put aside and let Tom do what he does
    best... entertain and inform us. On with the show!!!

    Msg #  616  Dated 04-20-88 20:03:16
     From: MIKE EMBRY
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM'S BACK

    Tom's back!  Hip, hip horay!  Now I can listen to AM again.  But let's
    not back off just now.  Let the sponsers and KFYI know we're gald, very
    glad, Tom's back - but, we expect him to REMAIN ON THE AIR!

                                       - Mike Embry -

    P.S.  Why did they postpone Battle of the Talk Show Hosts.

    Msg #  615  Dated 04-20-88 18:00:59
     From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       To: DICK ELLINGSON
       Re: (R)YOU'RE BACK?

    "The days of personality DJs are gone..."?

    (tugging my red necktie and sweating)
    Huh! My life story...no respect at all...

    Howard Hoffman/KKFR
    Co-Sysop
    News/Talk Forum

    Msg #  614  Dated 04-20-88 13:22:43
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       Re: (R)TOM BACK ON KFYI!

    I heard that show!  I couldn't believe it; I only heard about 1 and 1/2
    sentences and thought, what's going on, this sounds LIFELIKE instead of
    just workman like, and then realized it was T.L.  I just hope that it
    indicates Fred is coming to his senses.  Maybe the owners of the station
    were starting to realize what was going on?  Is that too much to hope?

    Msg #  611  Dated 04-20-88 08:13:34
     From: ALAN HAMILTON
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM'S RETURN

       I work nights, so when I woke up at about 5:50pm and turned on my
    radio I was really shocked.  Barry had indicated that morning that Mark
    Williams was going to be filling in that day "until a permament host is
    found."  When I heard the guest and some caller talking about bigotry,
    I though it was Mark doing his "disect-a-bigot" which he does from time
    to time.  Then, "Tom Leykis on the Talk Station, 910, KFYI."  *That*
    sure woke me up.  So far, Earl Baldwin and Barry Young have been cagey
    about who's going to be on today.  Well, we'll find out.
       This could have been a trial run, to see if Tom could get back on the
    air without makeing a big deal over it (i.e., to not embarass the
    management any more than they have been already, with the bad press).
    I *hope* so, but I have no way of knowing.

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

    Msg #  610  Dated 04-19-88 22:42:11
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM'S RETURN TODAY...

    I thought that it was an answer to my christian prayers, but then a lady
    got on the air and said that it was an answer to her atheistic
    prayers...hummmmm, I wonder which of us was answered...hehehe!

    Msg #  608  Dated 04-19-88 22:23:10
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: JIM FORDYCE
       Re: (R)TOM RETURNS

    He doesn't like to hear that "he's a breath of fresh air" so, "he's an
    air of fresh breath"....how about that!  Or "a fresh of breath
    air"...anything but what you just said, I guess!

    Msg #  607  Dated 04-19-88 20:36:32
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ALL
       Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    It was sure great to hear Tom back on a radio station today!!!!

    Don't know if our efforts had anything to do with it or not, BUT, poor
    Bill is getting calls from sponsors complaining about our efforts.  Now
    if the sponsors will complain to KFYI and Fred Weber.  We have gotten a
    great response from the public in wanting information to help Tom.  Bill
    and I thank all of you for your efforts.  BUT....DON'T LET UP NOW.  WE
    JUST GOT A TASTE OF WHAT WE HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS!!!!

    HERE ARE SOME MORE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS.  ADDRESSES TO COME LATER!

    Arizona Beef Council--273-7l63
    American Continental Corp.  957-7l70
    Buzz Jensen's Sound Advice---955-8800
    Bill Luke Chrysler-Plymouth----249-1234
    Childress Buick----249-ll33
    Chompies----971-8010

    Msg #  605  Dated 04-19-88 20:03:49
     From: JIM FORDYCE
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM

    SERIOUSLY TOM, AND I THINK MOST AGREE WITH ME IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR YOU
    TODAY...LETS KEEP THE PRESSURE ON WEBER AND GET YOU BACK WHERE YOU
    BELONG....MY SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP (AS WELL AS MY OFFBEAT SENSE OF
    HUMOR) CONTINUE AS ALWAYS....

    Msg #  604  Dated 04-19-88 20:01:03
     From: JIM FORDYCE
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM RETURNS

    HELLO...TOM....I'M A WIDOW AND IT WAS SO NICE TO HEAR YOU ON KFYI TODAY
    I WAS SO EXCITED, I DIDN'T NEED MY GERITOL TODAY...TOM..YOU WERE A
    BREATH OF FRESH AIR..........

    Msg #  603  Dated 04-19-88 19:44:17
     From: JOHN SCHUCH
       To: SYSOP
       Re: OPEN MIKE

    Well Tom, nice to HEAR you again, bet it felt good.
    Let's hope they make a habbit of it.
    later,
    John Schuch

    Msg #  602  Dated 04-19-88 18:33:41
     From: JEFF PATTON
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM ON THE AIR

    I couldn't believe my ears today.  Was this a fill in or is Tom back?
    The next question would be, how about Thursday's battle of the Talk Show
    Hosts?

    Msg #  598  Dated 04-19-88 17:03:00
     From: MIKE STACKPOLE
       To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       Re: (R)TOM BACK ON KFYI!

    It is great to hear Tom back on the air!  I happened to tune in by
    chance -- overshot FM on the way back from the tape player.  I thought
    sure I'd been warped back in time by a month.
    Now's the time to really push for Tom, so Fred Weber will get the
    message!

    Msg #  597  Dated 04-19-88 16:41:10
     From: MIKE EMBRY
       To: ANNA LAPLACE
       Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    I forgot to include deviants in the list of people who need Tom back on
    the air.  But with the Mecham groupies out there supposedly being
    "normal" & "good" people, it's getting hard to tell who's deviant and
    who's not!  Maybe the "THE HOT ARZONA SUN" (sound familiar?) has baked
    the sense out us & we're ALL deviants!??????

                             - Mike Embry -

    Msg #  595  Dated 04-19-88 14:12:50
     From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM BACK ON KFYI!

    ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE***

    Tom Leykis, who as you know has been "on call" for the last three weeks
    has BEEN CALLED! He'll do the afternoon show TODAY (Tue 4/19) from 3pm
    to 7pm on KFYI! No reasons given, other than he's been called in to do
    his old shift today by station management. Tune in...ought to be
    interesting, especially to those of you who have been active in FTL and
    those of you who have been just plain active.

    Howard Hoffman/KKFR
    Co-Sysop - News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  594  Dated 04-19-88 07:04:25
     From: BILL BOROSKI
       To: TOM LEYKIS
       Re: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

    KEEP YOUR CHIN UP.
    YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF FRIENDS IN ARIZONA.

    Msg #  593  Dated 04-18-88 23:55:01
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: STEPHEN HOWARD
       Re: (R)HELLO

    If you are all pulling for Tom...then how about helping us contact the
    sponsors of KFYI and let them know that "we" as consumers will no longer
    support businesses that advertise on KFYI due to the cavalier and unfair
    manner in which they have treated Tom!  Some of the sponsors and their
    addresses have been posted on this BBS, also on Zephyr (894-6526) and
    Silent Side (962-7698)...and they probably need to be re-posted by now!
    Sorry, Tom...I'll try my best to get them up their again as soon as
    possible!

    Msg #  592  Dated 04-18-88 23:48:54
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: MIKE EMBRY
       Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    Yeah, besides...I miss Tom's deviant laughter!!!  He always sounds like
    he's up to something....hehehe...

    Msg #  591  Dated 04-18-88 23:43:23
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: JAMES TRIGUERO
       Re: (R)DIAL-A-DATE

    Hear! hear!  That was well put!  I don't think that it could have been
    said better!!!

    Msg #  589  Dated 04-18-88 20:38:25
     From: STEPHEN HOWARD
       To: ALL
       Re: HELLO

    Just wanted to saay hello. Hope you are doing well (under the
    circumstances). We're all pulling for you (I'm speaking for the
    twenty-two of us at work). Be well.

    Msg #  587  Dated 04-18-88 18:41:24
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: ALL
       Re: FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

    Please write or call the following sponsors to advise them you will no
    longer listen to KFYI and to take their advertising dollars elsewhere or
    you will not patronize their establishment.
    Mr. Tom Fisher (842-8600), Don Sanderson Ford, P>O> Box l407, Glendale,
    Arizona, 85311......Ms. Esther Parsons, lst V.P., (431-3100 or 262-2000)
    The Arizona Bank, P>O> Box 25ll, Phoenix, Az., 85002......Mr. Clete
    Preuss, Advertising Director (820-4488), UDC Homes, 4820 S. Mill Ave.,
    Tempe, Az., 85282.....Mr. Shawn Mercer, Manager, (997-0446), Terminex
    International, 2l49 W. Mt. View Rd., Phoenix, Az., 85021.....Mr. Ken
    Yanuzis, President (484-7071), I/O/Pure Systems, 3602 W. Thomas Rd.,
    Phoenix, Az., 85019.....Mr. John Thomas, General Manager (955-0913),
    Trans Fix, 28l2 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Az., 85016.....Butch
    (939-7561), La Perla Cafe, 59l2 W. Glendale, Glendale, Az., 85301.....
    New Home Concepts  (996-4663).  Address to come later.

    Please take the time to write and/or call these people.  We will be
    adding more to the list each day.

    NOTE:  "Battle of the Talk Show Hosts" is scheduled for this Thursday.
    If you can attend, please call Bill Dougan at 866-7351 or Gene Keefover
    at 937-0563 (both numbers for evenings) for information on the plans
    scheduled by "Friends of Tom Leykis".

    Msg #  586  Dated 04-18-88 15:13:10
     From: JAMES TRIGUERO
       To: DAVID SHOUGH
       Re: (R)DIAL-A-DATE

    There is no logic in Mr. Weber's actions the past few months, but I do
    have a hypothesis.  It seems to me that Fred Weber, while having some
    business experience, has no ability in programming a news/talk radio
    station.  He would've kept himself out of a lot of trouble if he stuck
    to management and left the broadcasting end of the business to a very
    professional program director such as Tom Leykis.  (Not a yes-man like
    Barry Young.)  If Barry had any professional integrity, he would not
    have taken the post for the same reasons that Tom resigned.

    Msg #  582  Dated 04-18-88 02:56:42
     From: STEVE GRESSER
       To: BOB THORNBURG
       Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM

    I gotta tell you, that's a good price - BUT (here goes the tech stuff,
    not really for this BBS but just this once) the Packard Bell, last time
    I checked, was NOT Hayes AT command compatable.  Sure, the warranty is
    important, but will Packard Bell support you when you have no idea how
    to run your software on it?  To be honest, I wouldn't buy anything less
    than 2400 BPS for an IBM/Compatable machine, as 3 and 1200 are sometimes
    not only unbearably slow, but almost useless for online ANSI graphics
    and file transfers.  Here, 1200 is probably fine, as you are only
    reading messages.  However (Tom will love this), this is NOT the only
    BBS in the Valley.  If you're thinking of getting a modem (here comes
    the plug, you could all see it coming) why not try a USRobotics Courier
    at 2400 or even 4800 BPS.  With that, you could fly.

    Msg #  581  Dated 04-17-88 23:36:03
     From: DAVID SHOUGH
       To: ALL
       Re: DIAL-A-DATE

    I have but one question:  How can KFYI justify killing Dial-A-Date,
    saying that it "did not reflect the high journalistic, news slant of the
    station," when it lets Jaime spent two or three hours last week
    exploring the burning question of the eighties: "What do you consider
    tacky?"  Come on Fred, give us a break.

    Msg #  576  Dated 04-17-88 17:00:53
     From: JIMMY MAGAHERN
       To: ALL
       Re: BREATH OF FRESH AIR

    we miss you hope you get something soon
    ed

    Msg #  575  Dated 04-17-88 16:50:52
     From: GENE KEEFOVER
       To: GEORGE JOHNSON
       Re: (R)BBS

    Tried to reach you on your BBS Eroszona to leave you a message about
    Tom.  I couldn't get logged on properly and your system disconnected me.
    I guess by now you know the story about Tom.  Keep checking this BBS for
    further information, read the "New Times" each Wednesday and call Bill
    Dougan at 866-7351 for more information.  He is heading the "Friends of
    Tom Leykis" group and I am trying to help him.

    If you want me to have access to you EROSZONA BBS, add me as an approved
    user and I will add messages whenever possible.

    Msg #  573  Dated 04-17-88 15:41:45
     From: BOB THORNBURG
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)THANK YOU

    Re:  love to debate Jesse Jackson's candidacy with E.J. Montini
    .
    I would love to hear it!  One thing that Montini didn't mention was that
    Jackson's a Socialist.  I don't care what color Jackson is; I would
    never vote for a socialist except under extenuating circumstances.

    Msg #  572  Dated 04-17-88 15:35:23
     From: BOB THORNBURG
       To: ALAN HAMILTON
       Re: (R)TAX PROTEST

    I think we would all be better off if all income tax was rescinded and
    replaced with sales tax.  We would each know how hard the tax system
    hits on a continuing basis instead of just once a year.  I think the
    politicians would be more careful in spending with each American fully
    aware of the tax dollars the government buzzes through.
    Besides, it would eliminate the horrible April 15th!

    Msg #  570  Dated 04-17-88 12:22:52
     From: ALAN HAMILTON
       To: JAMES TRIGUERO
       Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS

        Yes, I was thinking of showing up at the Battle myself.  They can't
    hang up on you in person!  They can bleep you off the air, but the
    audience will hear you.

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

    Msg #  569  Dated 04-17-88 09:36:08
     From: JEFF PATTON
       To: ALL
       Re: TOM

    After listening to Tom Leykis, everything else is just noise.

    Msg #  566  Dated 04-16-88 15:35:56
     From: DIANE WYSOCKI
       To: SYSOP
       Re: FINALLY FOUND YOU!!

    WELL, TOM MY CHILDREN WERE THRILLED TO OF TALKED TO TOM LEYKIS ON THE
    PHONE WHEN YOU CALLED FOR VALIDATION.  WE HAVE STOPPED LISTENING TO KFYI
    WILL IT HELP?  I WROTE A LETTER TO THE STATION TELLING THEM I THINK WHAT
    THEY HAVE DONE STINKS.  I ALSO ASKED THEM TO FORWARD THE LETTER TO YOU.
     ARE YOU RECEIVING YOUR MAIL FROM THEM?
          AAAAAABBBBBB
    ABBTHIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER
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    ojb>/^Da)	,S#
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    Q{@=sz:Hoxw<
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    v#7+=Sk#jvF7Da%}21oWtxwt2,N?6/i
    WE THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE  YOUR LINE OR OURS? TO BE
    CONTINUED LATER.

    Msg #  557  Dated 04-16-88 10:29:04
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: THANKS AGAIN

    George Johnson: I have not kissed KFYI off. I want to work. They have
    put me on hold and continued to pay me. I am awaiting my next
    assignment. Read Bud Wilkinson's or Bruce Christian's Saturday columns in
    the Republic or the Tribune respectively.

    Alan Hamilton: I can't get hired in another market while I am under
    contract to KFYI. All I can do is sit. Thanks for writing.

    Steve Brown: I worked in Miami for two years. When did you leave?
    Enjoyed your comments. Christine and I are doing just fine. She, of
    course, continues to work as a reporter in Spanish on Channel 33.

    I could go on and on with these messages. As you can see, it's not as
    interesting to read these responses if you can't read the questions that
    go with them. So, once you've been validated (if you're reading this
    message, you've been validated!), leave your not so private questions
    and comments as PUBLIC MESSAGES, and I'll respond publicly. And thank
    you for using The News/Talk Radio Forum!

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  556  Dated 04-16-88 10:19:52
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: THANK YOU III

    Marty Halperin: I won't get into your occupation. Have you always been
    a listener? Just curious...

    Jim Forsman: Thanks for that information!

    Dave Brewer: Unfortunately, we're not set up to provide that kind of
    information. Try one of the general interest BBSs around the Valley.

    Demi Madison: We don't maintain a files subsystem at this time. We are
    strictly here to exchange messages. Thanks, though, for the offer.

    Gene Keefover: I can't thank you enough for your continued loyalty,
    concern, and active support. Every message you have left has brightened
    my day. Thanks for everything.

    Dave McCarroll: Your comments are much appreciated. Check in often!

    Michael Malone: As I explained to your wife, I meant every word I said
    about Colonel Milstead. Still do. Keep in touch.

    Msg #  555  Dated 04-16-88 10:11:56
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: THANK YOU CONTINUED

    Barbara Foulke: Thanks for logging on. I am still sitting here awaiting
    my first "on-call" assignment. Hasn't happened yet. Since you're from
    England, I'm interested in knowing your opinion of Victoria Jones as my
    replacement. Keep in touch.

    Kelly Siebecke:  I have validated you under your real name to keep
    things simple. Read Bud Wilkinson in the Saturday Republic on the TV
    page, or Bruce Christian's Saturday column in the Tribune. It will
    explain a lot. As for what KFYI's management is thinking, you'll have to
    ask KFYI. By the way, Seattle has two news/talk stations these
    days...KIRO, of course, which is a lot like KTAR, and KING, which, while
    closer to KFYI in spirit, isn't quite the same. Thanks for writing.

    Greg Loper: Welcome to the BBS. I appreciate your comments and I look
    forward to seeing you here again.

    Steve Andrews: Thanks for logging on, and keep in touch.

    Diane Wysocki: What a relief to be living in the 80's and to have this
    form of communication and expression. Thanks for logging on.

    Msg #  554  Dated 04-16-88 10:02:11
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: THANK YOU

    There are so many private comments that I can't take up all of the
    necessary space to answer each individually, so I'll do it in this
    message. Once you've been validated, unless it's SUPER PERSONAL, why
    don't you leave your comments on this board publicly so everyone can
    share?

    James Triguero: I would love to blow up an idiot caller right now. I
    would love to debate Jesse Jackson's candidacy with E.J. Montini right
    now. (Did you see his column on Jackson?) I appreciate your continued
    contact and support.

    Lee Steffeck: Welcome to The News/Talk Radio Forum. I've explained my
    situation on this BBS many, many times. If you read back on recent
    messages, I think that what has happened will become quite clear. Also,
    check Bud Wilkinson's Saturday Republic column on the TV page, and Bruce
    Christian's in the Tribune.

    Dennis Reed: Part of the reason I resigned as KFYI's program director
    was the fact that "Dial-A-Date" was forcibly taken off the air. Check in
    often!

    Msg #  553  Dated 04-16-88 09:52:39
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: NEW TIMES AD

    Thanks to everyone who has responded to our ad in New Times. This is the
    last week that the ad will run. Please be sure to post our number on
    othe bulletin boards, both locally and nationally. And be sure to check
    back often. My apologies to those who I have not yet called personally.
    I'll get around to everyone as soon as possible.

    Don't miss Bud Wilkinson's Saturday column in the Republic or Bruce
    Christian's Saturday column in the Tribune. Also, the "Geraldo!" show
    that started a lot of this uproar will be replayed on KUTP-TV 45 (and
    across the country) on Thursday, April 21st. Phoenix time is 9 PM. Check
    your local listings outside the Phoenix area.

    Thanks so much for your support during a VERY diificult time.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  552  Dated 04-16-88 04:12:58
     From: JAMES TRIGUERO
       To: GEORGE JOHNSON
       Re: (R)BBS

    George, I think we all were suprised.  I remember the Tuesday that Tom
    was supposed to be back on the air.  At 3:00, I was anxiously awaiting
    an exciting broadcast.  When I heard Barry Young and Victoria Jones on
    the air, I knew something was up.  When Barry read Weber's press
    release, I was in shock.  Surely no man could be stupid enough to take
    this valley's hottest radio personality off of the air, and replace him
    with Victoria Jones.  Has Victoria, (or any other talk show host from
    Phoenix) been on the Geraldo Rivera and Oprah Winfrey talk shows?  Was
    Weber insane?  My disbelief became anger, but unfortunately the lines
    were jammed and I couldn't express my opinion.  And the hosts can't talk
    about it any more.  (Compliments of Fred Weber)  In fact I got on the
    air one day when Barry said he would agree with anything the callers
    said, and be polite about it.  I asked him if he agreed Fred Weber was
    a nincompoop.  He said that while he would agree, he didn't
     have to broadcast it.  Since when was some one tape delayed for saying
    'nincompoop'?  But to answer your question George, only The sick mind of
    KFYI's general manager knows the REAL reason he took Tom off.  I can
    tell you something I do; there are an awful lot of people who are sick
    about it.

    Msg #  550  Dated 04-15-88 17:36:53
     From: ALAN HAMILTON
       To: MARK YANNONE
       Re: (R)TAX PROTEST

    I am a bit amused by the belief many people hold that if the income tax
    is done away with, they will not pay as much taxes any more.  The truth
    is, other tax rates would be raised to the point make up the difference.

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

    Msg #  548  Dated 04-15-88 14:14:31
     From: TAMI BAKER
       To: ALL
       Re: # FOR K.SIEBECKE/T.BAKER

    Tom, my ph. # for validation ( I was so busy talking in the comments
    that I inadvertantly left out the #....when I get on a tangent....)
    (602)371-8542.  Thx......K/T

    Msg #  547  Dated 04-15-88 10:49:29
     From: GEORGE JOHNSON
       To: ALL
       Re: BBS

    Not only am I new on this board, I have been out of town for awhile and
    do not know what happened to Tom and KFYI.  I heard a caller ask the
    other day and the announcer would not talk about it.  I was gone when
    the/a newspaper story in New Times apparently discussed the issue.
    Obviously I was surprised to find Tom not on the air - would anyone care
    to tell me what is/has been going on???  Was Tom too opinionated for
    some advertisor? What?  If any of you are interested I am the sysop of
    a rather less cerebral (adult - no pay) board entitled EROSZONA at
    3810951...

    Msg #  544  Dated 04-14-88 23:14:07
     From: ANNA LAPLACE
       To: ALL
       Re: THIS BBS

    I feel like I'm in the twilight zone!  I can't find my way around in
    this BBS!  God, does this mean I might never get out of it???  Stuck for
    life, or until Tom or Christine lets me out???  I go through this with
    every BBS when I'm just learning how it operates.  I get stuck around in
    it!  Please excuse my twisted sense of humour!

    Msg #  541  Dated 04-14-88 22:13:00
     From: TERRY GREEN
       To: MIKE STACKPOLE
       Re: (R)TRUE CONFESSIONS...

    Maybe it's an inbred sense of morbid voyeurism.  I'd rather just kick
    back and enjoy it than get myself all worked up about this and that.
    Life's too short, and my family's ulcer-prone.  Call me crazy, call me
    irresponsible...

    Msg #  528  Dated 04-13-88 15:38:08
     From: PETER PETRISKO
       To: ALL
       Re: RADIO

         Someone suggested Tom start his own radio station...  Evidently,
    someone or some group is indeed trying to garner support for a community
    radio station, something along the lines of Tucson's KXCI.
    Unfortunately, I've only heard faint rumblings about this, and one
    letter in print in the pages of New Times from someone who may or may
    not actually be involved with this great idea...  Anyone out there have
    any more info about this, or is it just a vicious rumor?  Please post
    anything you know, especially any contact info...

    Msg #  520  Dated 04-12-88 19:23:57
     From: PAUL BENJAMIN
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)SEEMING CONTRADICTION

    Just checking.  I'm a big fan and miss your show as much as you seem to
    miss doing it.

    Msg #  517  Dated 04-12-88 15:44:41
     From: BRIAN GARRETT
       To: JIM HANSON
       Re: (R)LATER MUCH !!

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks! It's a relief to get that man out of office, I really do feel
    better. I should hope that we never see him again in ANY public office.
    He's an extremely dangerous person, and (I believe) very unqualified
    for any occupation where he must serve any group of people.

       __
      /  )        .
     /--<  ___      __  ,_
    /___/_/  (_ <_ (_/:_/ )_____

    Msg #  516  Dated 04-12-88 15:26:33
     From: BOB THORNBURG
       To: JAMES TRIGUERO
       Re: (R)TAKING ACTION

    If you want to get your message across, boycott the station.  If you get
    a big enough boycott, he will listen.

    Msg #  514  Dated 04-12-88 15:16:32
     From: BOB THORNBURG
       To: JIM HANSON
       Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM

    I used to log on CompuServe until Genie came along.  Genie's $5 per hour
    at 1200 bps is much cheaper than CIS at $12.50 per hour at 1200 bps.
    CIS does seem to have more though.  Does anyone here log onto "Connect"?

    Msg #  513  Dated 04-12-88 12:27:22
     From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
       To: MERLIN DOIRON
       Re: (R)NEWS WIRE

    Merlin...
    The Source has both UPI and AP national AND state wires...you might give
    them a try...I went back to Source after a two-year absence, and I'm
    impressed with what they have available (now that ENS on CompuServe
    dropped the state wires, it's manna from heaven). Unfortunately,
    Source's commands are a bit cumbersome...but at least the info is
    there...

    Msg #  512  Dated 04-12-88 10:47:21
     From: SYSOP
       To: PAUL BENJAMIN
       Re: (R)SEEMING CONTRADICTION

    Paul:

    Obviously, it would have to be a VERY hefty salary to go live on a
    desert island someplace and do nothing. No, I wouldn't do Easy
    Listening or Country formats for any price simply because I have enough
    pride in my work to refuse any work at which I would not excel.

    This is the first time that I have been off the air for this long a
    period in seven years (unless I count my appearance in Miami last week),
    and I must admit, you can get so close to the grind that you can take
    that platform for granted. I miss being on the air and arguing with
    listeners. It is my favorite thing in the world to do.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  511  Dated 04-12-88 09:50:39
     From: PAUL BENJAMIN
       To: SYSOP
       Re: SEEMING CONTRADICTION

    Tom, you have said many times over on the air that your expressed
    opinions are legitimate, that you didn't make statements designed for
    controversy.  One afternoon you were going on at length about how you
    only did it for the money and that if someone would pay you a hefty
    salary to go to a desert island and do nothing, you would go gladly.
    Now you seem to be doing that, give or take one's definition of 'hefty'.
    What's the deal?  I wanted to call you that day and ask you if you'd go
    over to KTAR and be nice to the widows and interview the liver spots
    doctor if they payed you enough...
    A close friend from high school is (or was, anyway) a highly payed DJ at
    WRIF -- the ABC o&o FM rocker in Detroit.  We grew up together listening
    to rock music and both were really into it.  I saw him about 8 years ago
    and he floored me when he told me that he'd do any format -- c&w,
    easy listening, whatever -- if the price was right.
    What I'm saying is that on-air personalities become something special to
    the folks that follow them.  They believe that they do what they do
    because the enjoy it and believe in it, and are disillusioned when they
    find out otherwise.
    In your case I suspect that you really do do it with sincerity and that
    you would quickly tire of the desert island and want to be back 'doing
    what you do best.'
      -Paul

    Msg #  510  Dated 04-12-88 00:42:51
     From: JAMES TRIGUERO
       To: ALL
       Re: TAKING ACTION

       I know there are a lot of us out there who are extremely frustrated
    with Fred Weber's actions.  I've also noticed that there is now a policy
    at KFYI in which talk of Tom is not allowed.  Sunday, while Mark
    Williams, was asking for a list of "Stupid Things", I called in, only to
    hear from the board operator, that any mention of Tom would not go on
    the air.  He said it was a policy instituted by "management".  In other
    words, Fred Weber.  I suppose this is to create the illusion that the
    listeners have forgotten Tom.  He is not allowing us to express our
    opinion.  I wonder if he is even reading the massive amounts of mail he
    is receiving.   For those of you who share my frustration:  LET'S DO
    SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!!  We should put our heads together and come up
    with a plan of action that we can carry out.  I am asking that all ideas
    be left as a reply so that we can twist Weber's arm a bit.  That jerk
    tried to prove that he has ultimate authority over Tom by taking him off
    the air.  I say we show Mr. Weber that the listeners and advertisers
    have authority over him.  As a whole, I'm sure we can come up with some
    excellent ideas.  So please reply with your suggestions.  We need to
    send a clear message to Fred Weber that we're not going to take this
    from him, and we want Tom Leykis back on the air!

    Msg #  507  Dated 04-11-88 18:35:58
     From: CAROL ARENA
       To: ALL
       Re: RADIO

    greetings froomm co-workers, all miss  tom on the radio . he made our
    afternoon go by fast. actually, tho i would call it a breath of "hot"
    air (from the highest power)              seriously, tom i suggest you
    buy and run your own radio station.  maybe new times can help
    financially. just a thought.

    Msg #  506  Dated 04-11-88 17:07:32
     From: MERLIN DOIRON
       To: ALL
       Re: NEWS WIRE

    PLEASE HELP!
     WE HERE AT WJNS RADIO ARE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON COMPUTERIZED NEWS
    WIRES. IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION THAT COULD BE OF SOME HELP PLEASE CALL
    (504) 925-9521. WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT COMPU-SERVE AND ARE LOOKING FOR
    OTHER SUGGESTIONS.

    Msg #  505  Dated 04-11-88 17:04:04
     From: MERLIN DOIRON
       To: ALL
       Re: WEATHER WIRE

    We here at the National Weather Network as well as WJNS radio wish to
    compliment you on a nice looking board. We have a board here that allows
    people to access weather data from anywhere in the nation. if there is
    anyone out there interested in our product please give Mark J Doiron a
    call at (504) 925-0001. We also have a weather service that broadcasts
    voiced weather to stations throughout the Southeast US and we are
    looking to expand in all areas of the nation. If there are any radio
    stations that need accurate up to the minute weather information for
    their area please call Edward St.Pe' at (504) 925-9521. The National
    Weather Network is here to serve you in anyway possible.

    Msg #  503  Dated 04-11-88 15:54:19
     From: SYSOP
       To: JIM DELTON
       Re: (R)PLANS

    Jim:

    Any realistic possibility of my being back on the air on KFYI? You'd
    have to ask KFYI. So far, there have been four or five hosts who have
    not done their regular shifts and I haven't been "called on". You tell
    me.

    Nobody misses my doing that show more than I do. Thanks for asking.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  502  Dated 04-11-88 15:17:08
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)PLANS

    Is there any realistic possibility of you being back on the air on KFYI?
    or is it a lost cause?  I really miss that "breath of fresh air" on the
    way home from work!

    Msg #  501  Dated 04-11-88 15:09:09
     From: MIKE STACKPOLE
       To: JIM HANSON
       Re: (R)RADIO

    I agree with you that I listen for subjects, but no one seems to be
    booking them the way Tom did.  I remember driving home from work as Tom
    would mention what he had coming up.  If I had a nickel for every time
    I said, "He can't be seriously doing that topic!" I could buy a radio
    station and we could have Tom back on the air. (Well, I guess I'd have
    to toss in a nickel for each time Tom made a remark and I said, "I can't
    believe he said that!" to afford a station, but you get the point.)

    Msg #  500  Dated 04-11-88 14:39:21
     From: JIM HANSON
       To: JOYCE POWELL
       Re: (R)RADIO

     I agree with you, I miss Tom also. With all the commercials and
    with the British lady, (who is a fine person I am sure) I don't listen
    as much as usual. I tend to listen more for topics than the hosts,
    although the hosts make a big difference too.

    Msg #  499  Dated 04-11-88 14:37:11
     From: JIM HANSON
       To: CHRIS MITCHELL
       Re: (R)COMPUSERVE JFORUM

     Congratulations on being able to afford CompuServe at 2400 baud.
    I don't use CS very much any more for that reason. I still use slow
    300 baud occasionally to cut costs but after being used to 2400 on
    local Phx BBS's 300 is terribly slow. I can down-load most of what I
    want form local BBS's (if they are not busy!) and it is cheaper. I
    belong to IBM PC Users Group and we have 2 good BBS's here in valley.
     Trouble is there are always busy! Bad timing I guess.

    Msg #  497  Dated 04-11-88 13:06:08
     From: JOYCE POWELL
       To: TOM
       Re: RADIO

    I AM A LISTENER OF KFYI AND REALLY MISS YOU IN THE AFTERNOONS!  I AM 34
    AND ABSOLUTELY HATE THE NAMBY-PAMBY WAY IT IS BEING PROGRAMMED NOW.  I
    TOO APPRECIATE THE FREE MARKET AND SAY IF THE PUBLIC DOESN'T WANT TO
    LISTEN TO CONTROVERSY - THEY WON'T.  BUT, TO HAVE THE OWNER JUST THROW
    AWAY THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DYNAMIC STATEMENT IN THE RADIO
    INDUST
    IS CRAZY.  I HOPE THAT YOUR DIFFERENCES WILL BE RESOLVED AND THAT THE

    Unfortunately, much of what you said is all too true for many others I
    suspect.  I found myself in the same position for the last couple of
    years, listening to AM RADIO, for gods sake, for the first time in a
    decade!  I find I am listening less and less now and even have to
    listen to KTAR due to the impeachment not being carried on KFYI.  What
    I want to know is "where the hell did Fred Weber come from?"

    Msg #  439  Dated 04-03-88 07:45:19
     From: MIKE STACKPOLE
       To: JIM SPEISER
       Re: (R)OPEN LETTER

    Jim,
    I agree with your sentiments entirely.  Tom's dismissal has shot the
    hell out of my budget because now I'm buying more CDs to fill up that
    afternoon drive time.  Of course, I am getting more writing done in the
    afternoon, but I miss having my systems jump-started in the afternoon
    when I begin to wind down.

    Msg #  438  Dated 04-03-88 01:18:11
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: PERSONAL MESSAGES

    Hey folks!

    A number of you have gotten into the habit of making all of your
    messages "personal" rather than making them available to all to read.
    Please be considerate. One reason it seems as if there is nothing to
    read when many log on is because so many messages are protected. Unless
    a message is of the utmost personal nature, why not make it public so
    all of us can read it? When the BBS asks about your security on a
    message, enter "N)one" instead of "R)eceiver". That way, we can all
    share and respond.

    Believe me, I can read ALL of your messages, and few if any seem all
    that personal!

    Thanks!

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  423  Dated 03-30-88 01:08:46
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: ALL
       Re: OPEN LETTER

         During the ensuing years I grew more and more attached to your
    station, becoming emotionally involved with its crew, its callers, and
    the issues and personalities it exposed. I followed its growth in both
    listenership and importance, was enthralled by the impact it had on
    Valley and state politics, and thrilled to hearing its name mentioned
    on network newscasts, TV talk shows and even in the Congressional
    Record. I feel these accomplishments can be largely attributed to Tom
    Leykis' sometimes unorthodox but always ambitious and forward-thinking
    leadership.
         As the director of a paranormal information service, I regularly
    supplied information and guest contacts to your producers and talk show
    hosts, and appeared as a guest three times myself. Because of the
    exceedingly bland nature of your competition, the thought of providing
    those services to that station never even entered my head.
         Now with the dismissal of Tom Leykis foreboding the reversal of
    KFYI's progress toward becoming a world-class radio station, I no
    longer find myself compelled to put up with the monaural cacophony that
    is AM radio. So I want to thank you for ending my emotional involvement
    with KFYI. Now I can finally enjoy FM stereo on my receiver, knowing
    that I'm not missing much on the AM side.
                                                   Sincerely,
                                                   /s/ Jim Speiser

    Msg #  422  Dated 03-30-88 01:06:44
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: ALL
       Re: OPEN LETTER TO FRED WEBER

    March 30, 1988

    Mr. Fred Weber
    General Manager
    KFYI
    631 N. First Ave.
    Phoenix, AZ  85012

    Dear Mr. Weber:

         I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your
    recent personnel change at KFYI.

         About three years ago, I purchased a $2000 stereo system. About
    two and a half years ago, I moved to the Valley from the East Coast.
    Right about that time, Tom Leykis was beginning to make a name for
    himself and for your station. As a result of the provocative,
    challenging, and outrageous tone he imparted to KFYI, I found it
    impossible to avail myself of the high-fidelity capabilities of my
    stereo, choosing instead to listen incessantly to an AM station for the
    first time in memory.
        [continued]

    Msg #  418  Dated 03-29-88 10:29:30
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: IDEAS CONFERENCE

    Just a reminder...

    The IDEAS conference is the place to discuss topics and guests that make
    the telephones ring at your station. If you don't work at a radio
    station, maybe you have an idea for a show that you'd like to hear. If
    so, leave your input on the IDEAS conference. To enter IDEAS, just type
    "J" at the MAIN prompt, then "J;IDEAS" at the next prompt.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  416  Dated 03-28-88 20:21:35
     From: RAVI KHALSA
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Definitely you (KFYI) should be covering the impeachment trial. I have
    switched to KTAR for the coverage, when I am not on TV with Channel 8.
    Listen to the joy in the voices of KTAR's announcers when they say
    Arizona's only gavel to gavel radio coverage... that tells the whole
    story. Seriously, it's the only show in town when it comes to news.
    Absolutely everyone in the state is tuned in to it. It seems that Fred
    Weber is bent on destroying KFYI. The arbitron ratings will tell it all!

    Msg #  408  Dated 03-24-88 11:26:07
     From: PAUL BENJAMIN
       To: ALL
       Re: MECHAM, MEDIA, ETC.

    The trial is indeed engrossing.  I confess to have purchased a Sony
    Watchman in order to better keep up with it.  Local News:  the overall
    formats, etc., are pap but recent visits to places like LA, Boston,
    etc., show little difference.  Overall local coverage is best on 5,
    particularly things like city government.  Their Mecham coverage has
    been so-so.  Ruggiero is good but not God.  I saw him do a rather
    embarassing, poorly prepared job of hosting a Mayoral/Council
    candidates' night at Horizon High School last year.  The political
    reporter at KTVK/3 (Elizabeth Vargas?) does a creditible job.  For
    anchors, the comparative performances of Kent Dana and Cameron Harper
    when interviewing Mecham last year tells it all.  Dana was clearly out
    of his league and incapable of anything short of reading prepared
    questions, as well as being timid as hell.  Harper's comportment is now
    legend, but the most revealing thing was that he knew the material and
    was able roperly follow up.  Yes, Horizon does a daily wrapup of
    impeachment events.  If anyone is God in this market, it may well be
    Michael Grant.

    Msg #  403  Dated 03-22-88 20:14:07
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Is Fred Weber a closet Mecham supporter by any chance?

    Msg #  396  Dated 03-21-88 15:14:41
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Rather suprised that while KFYI seems to be giving short shrift to the
    Senate Trial, they sent a reporter down to Nicaruagua.

    Msg #  395  Dated 03-20-88 16:51:26
     From: CHRISTINE ADAMEC
       To: DAVID LOE
       Re: (R)KVEN NEWSTALK

    Hi David!  I was interviewed on KVEN a few weeks ago, and if
    I remember right, followed Lyndon LaRouche!  (Hope somebody
    normal was still listening!)  Tonight---in fact, in about 5 minutes,
    is an interview with KIRO in Seattle, my 25th radio interview!
    Adoption is a pretty hot topic now.  Sounds like you have
    a very intriguing programming schedule.  Keep up the good work!
    Chris (author of There ARE Babies to Adopt.)

    Msg #  388  Dated 03-18-88 00:45:25
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Its funny how in that sense, Channel 5 here is somewhat like Channel 5
    in New York used to be. Possibly the only TV station in the country
    where the anchorman told you the weather every night, taking about 15
    seconds to do so. No nonsense, no "Helloooooooooooo Bayonne!", no
    occluded fronts, just what happened today and what will happen tomorrow.
    Left more room for the News.

    Jim

    Msg #  387  Dated 03-18-88 00:42:06
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: JIM DELTON
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    I would have liked to have seen that myself. But doesn't channel 8 do
    that on Horizons sometimes?

    Msg #  382  Dated 03-17-88 21:02:42
     From: SYSOP
       To: JIM DELTON
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    I'm not surprised. Only one station in town has figured out that
    Arizonans want NEWS, and not people named Heidi and Patti and Debi and
    Mindi and Cindi frolicking about, and that is KPHO-TV. Too bad they
    don't budget more resources for news. As it is, they do surprising well
    for a station with a shortage of street reporters and other key people.
    Radio stations could fill this void if they wanted to. TV and radio
    stations in this town alike have this idea that folks move here to "get
    away from it all". Little do they realize that folks who move here from
    cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, etc. EXPECT to see
    aggressive and complete news reporting. They get pap.

    I predict that stations who have underestimated the public's interest in
    the impeachment trial will be unpleasantly surprised.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  381  Dated 03-17-88 15:39:11
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: JIM SPEISER
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    One thing that has really suprised me is that no station that I know of
    is carrying a special, late night wrap up sort of show with commentary,
    maybe a local niteline sort of thing.  You really can't cover it fully
    on the regulr newcasts nor do they include any commentary.

    Msg #  380  Dated 03-16-88 00:13:50
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)TRIAL

    "Mr. Presiding Officer, Mr. Hawkins, when you called in to The Highest
    Authority You'll Ever Reach, were you aware at that time that you were
    being taped?..."

    Msg #  373  Dated 03-14-88 23:45:57
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: JIM DELTON
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    I have yet to meet anyone that finds the trial boring (but then, I don't
    hang around with too many soap-opera fans).

    Msg #  372  Dated 03-14-88 23:43:43
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Agree with you fully about Dave's ability...you've actually got several
    network-class people in your newsroom, including Ron Kilgore, Maryann
    Watkins, and Doug St. James, to name a few.

    Jim

    Msg #  369  Dated 03-14-88 22:37:52
     From: SYSOP
       To: JIM DELTON
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Channel 12 has the best political reporter in town in Lou Ruggiero. No
    question that channel 3 has improved, but it isn't as good as 12. Lou is
    God. (Not the dashing anchorman type, but looks are not why I watch.)

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  368  Dated 03-14-88 15:25:00
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S FACE IT

    What happened to Jamie?  She used to be so even in her treatment of
    callers, now she is getting much more snide with them.  Has Fred been
    beating up on her?

    Msg #  367  Dated 03-14-88 15:21:51
     From: JIM DELTON
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    I want to hear every minute of the trial that I can catch.  I was very
    suprised that KFYI decided not to carry it gavel to gavel.
    I know that many people find it boring but that is their loss.  History
    is in the making.  I find it interesting to be able to "cover" something
    in  much the same detail as the "media" are covering it and then compare
    what I thought the days highlights were vs what the various local
    station think was the days highlights.  I think Channel 3  has the best
    coverage, any other opinions?

    Msg #  361  Dated 03-13-88 15:53:17
     From: DAVID PALMER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    Just for a little "out of town" perspective  on coverage  of the
    Impeachment trial - down here in Tucson it is hard to find a radio or TV
    that isn't  tuned to the trial all day. Every bar, barbershop, office,
    retail store,you name it - they all have the trial on. I have even
    encountered radios playing the trial in offices that would never, but
    never have allowed a radio for anything else. And the people who, for
    whatever reason, can't listen to or watch the trial are constantly
    asking everyone who walks in what is happening.
    Certainly the trial is anything but "boring." What is missing to some
    extent, although the PBS station that carries the trial down here tries,
    is really cogent commentary on the legal and tactical aspects of the
    proceedings. But then, you can't have everything.
    It is hard for me to imagine any station being hesitant to carry the
    trial if it fits their format, i.e., a news/talk station or all-news
    station.

    Msg #  343  Dated 03-07-88 17:08:55
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: PAUL BENJAMIN
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    That, I thought, was the beauty of the news/talk format...it's a format
    where public service considerations are NOT INCOMPATIBLE with high
    ratings. And FYI's climbing Arb's bear me out, I think, although I
    haven't seen any since the hearings began.

    I'm with you on this, Tom, although I wish there were some way you could
    come to terms with management on it.

    Msg #  342  Dated 03-07-88 11:09:06
     From: PAUL BENJAMIN
       To: JIM LIPPARD
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    I agree with Jim and would add that there is a side-effect in that I
    have found myself listening to KTAR's programming, to some extent,
    during non-testimony times as well, something I have not done in a
    couple of years.  I guess the bottom line would be your numbers, though.
    I would imagine that public service considerations would be secondary to
    ratings.

    Msg #  341  Dated 03-07-88 10:59:20
     From: JIM LIPPARD
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)LET'S JUST FACE IT

    They absolutely SHOULD be carrying gavel-to-gavel coverage.  This is the
    most significant event to occur in recent Arizona politics and deserves
    complete coverage.
       I've been listening to KFYI's coverage on Griffith and now Milstead,
    but as soon as you stop carrying complete testimony I'm going to switch
    over to someplace I can get it, which is what I did earlier in the
    trial.

    Msg #  334  Dated 03-06-88 00:44:02
     From: JIM SPEISER
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)GAVEL TO GAVEL GONE?!

    Tom, it was my understanding from a message you left on CIS that the
    coverage had NOT hampered your revenue in any way. Further, you recall
    the poll you did about carrying the Contra hearings, where the response
    was overwhelmingly favorable. Can you clarify management's decision as
    to why they chose not to cover gavel-to-gavel? From the start, you guys
    have stressed the "I" in KFYI, and have, for the past three years or so,
    been one of the most public-service minded stations in existence.
    Without asking you to reveal too much of station politics, I'd really
    like to know what's going on.

    Jim

    Msg #  325  Dated 02-23-88 22:45:19
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: WMAQ TO ALL-NEWS FORMAT

    Group W's newly-acquired WMAQ/Chicago goes all-news effective March 1st.
    The talk format will cease completely at that time. New call letters are
    unknown. In the beginning, it will be known as "All News 67".

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  280  Dated 02-09-88 19:40:12
     From: JIM LIPPARD
       To: ALL
       Re: PAT ROBERTSON

    Also, in the late 1970's Robertson believed the Second Coming of Jesus
    was imminent.  He became convinced that Russia would invade Israel in
    1982.  He made plans in 1979 (while Gerard Straub was his producer, see
    Straub's book for details) to televise the Second Coming on CBN.  They
    even worried about whether Jesus' luminescence would wreak havoc with
    the TV cameras.

    If this guy somehow manages to become president, this country is in deep
    trouble.

    (BTW, more sources on Robertson's statement about only Christians and
    Jews being qualified for public office, Robertson's denial, and his
    subsequent embarrassment may be found in the following issues of Time
    magazine:  Sep. 28, 1987 pp. 22-23; letter from Gerard Straub Oct. 26,
    1987 p. 12; and Oct. 19, 1987 p. 21.)

    Msg #  279  Dated 02-09-88 19:36:09
     From: JIM LIPPARD
       To: SYSOP
       Re: PAT ROBERTSON

    "The most extreme of Robertson's utterances that we hope to get widely
    aired (ones that do not require long explanations of his convoluted
    theology to bring out their obscene implications) are:
       "1. His recommendation that there be special Christian courts to rule
    on the validity of 'spirit-filled' Christians' claims that direct
    instructions from God induced them to break the law.  If the Christian
    judges rule that the message from God was authentic, the accused will
    become immune from prosecution for illegal acts committed in obedience
    to that message.
       "2. His proposal that there be prophetic Christian police authorized
    to arrest those whom God says will commit crimes in the future.  It
    seems that in Robertson's utopia divine revelations can be used against
    dissidents much as psychiatric diagnoses are used in the Soviet
    Union--or as 'spectral evidence' was used in the Salem Witch Trials.
       "3. Robertson's stated belief that sometimes God, through a prophet,
    instructs his chosen people to exterminate an unregenerate human group
    completely, to 'kill them all,' in order to stop that group from
    procreating additional generations who would ultimately overpopulate
    Hell."

    Msg #  278  Dated 02-09-88 19:32:21
     From: JIM LIPPARD
       To: SYSOP
       Re: PAT ROBERTSON

    Tom:  I caught the end of your show this evening on Pat Robertson.  It's
    about time some serious attention is paid to some of the wacko claims he
    has made in the past.  I recommend you get a copy of the Winter 1987/88
    issue of Free Inquiry magazine, which contains an article titled
    "Re-broadcasting the True Pat Robertson".  The author, Edmund D. Cohen,
    and Gerard Straub (former producer of the "700 Club" and author of
    SALVATION FOR SALE: AN INSIDE VIEW OF PAT ROBERTSON'S ORGANIZATION,
    another good reference on Robertson) are presently the main source for
    the media of accurate quotations from Robertson.  The Christian
    Broadcasting Network no longer honors journalists' requests for tape of
    Robertson broadcasts, but Cohen and Straub have every "700 Club"
    broadcast back to October 1984.
       In the next message I will quote three points from the article which
    are proposals Robertson has made on the 700 Club about how he thinks the
    country should be run.
       Since I still have space here, let me point out that when Robertson
    was initially asked about his statement that only Christians and Jews
    should be allowed to hold public office, he denied it.  Straub and Cohen
    produced tape to the contrary (700 Club, Jan. 11, 1985).

    Msg #  251  Dated 01-27-88 08:20:30
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: CHANGES IN PHOENIX

    KTAR/Phoenix has dropped journeyman talk host Art Dineen in favor of The
    Larry King Show. In the most recent rating book during which the King
    show was broadcast, the show, with its constant substitute hosts, did
    not even finish in the top 20 in Phoenix nighttime radio. Dineen had
    sevens and eights. Oh well...

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  246  Dated 01-23-88 23:47:19
     From: JIM SAUNDERS
       To: ALL
       Re: THE DEATH OF WGBB

    For anyone from the Long Isalnd N.Y. market will remember WGBB a little
    class 4 am in Freeport. The station was bought by NOBLE broadcasting
    about 6 months ago who abandoned the AC format to do news talk. The
    presentation was bad, the hosts were terrible, the guests were not there
    either. If you could go on the BOB GRANT show on Clear Channel WABC or
    little WGBB where would you go?????
    After no rating success the folks at NOBLE came to towqn Friday and
    leveled the staff.....the station will now be known as WBAB AM and will
    simulcast WBAB fm except in the morning from 6 to 10 when WBAB AM will
    be news aand nd information. In an article in todays NEWSDAY the program
    director of AOR WBAB said "after 10 am the people of NASSAU county
    abandoned WGBB." Or was it the people of Noble abandoned Nassau County?

    Msg #  67   Dated 12-20-87 19:11:15
     From: JIM SAUNDERS
       To: SYSOP
       Re: (R)WLIR IS DEAD

    Yes I agree. The F.C.C. is very slow to act on anything. After
    the licencee Violated the law after being told no by both THE
    FCC and his own attorney there is no excuse. Even after this
    serious violation John Reager the licencee ran the station for
    ovewr 12 years before the interum operator was appointed. This
    is a station (WLIR) who when the FCC CAME TO INSPECT IT IN THE
    60s could not find the main studio because Reager had moved it
    and not notified them.....so here is the inspector at where the
    studio shpould be listening to the station on his radio but the
    studio (where the licence says it is) is boarded up.
    The am station I work for WLIM has been trying to get an fm
    licence since 1979. They have the only site that the station can
    go into to meet spacing requirements, they have an exclusive
    lease with the interior department as the only one who can use
    that site but the FCC accepted other applications specifing that
    site (which was won in competetive bidding) even though the
    interior department said they will entertain no other leases
    except ours........We have asked for declaritory rulings on the
    bad FCC rulings etc. Here is one for the courts!!!!!!!!!

    Msg #  62   Dated 12-19-87 20:18:56
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: JOBS CONFERENCE

    If you're looking for a job...or looking for an employee...why not join
    our JOBS conference? Not only is there no password to enter, there is no
    charge for our free job listings. All you need to do is press "J" at the
    main prompt, then press "J;JOBS" at the next prompt and you're in. There
    are jobs that need to be filled RIGHT NOW waiting for you in the JOBS
    conference. Coming back to the main message area is easy too. Just press
    "J" at the prompt and then "M" at the next prompt. Be sure to let all of
    your professional friends know about our BBS and especially about our
    JOBS conference!

    Tom & Christine Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  60   Dated 12-19-87 12:17:48
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: IDEAS CONFERENCE

    I have noticed how many good ideas for programs are turning up on our
    main board, and we really appreciate the input. But, have you checked
    out the IDEAS conference yet? It is specifically designed so that
    everyone can exchange topic and guest ideas that have worked in various
    markets, or that you think WOULD work if only someone would try them.
    There is no password necessary to join IDEAS. Just type "J" at the main
    prompt, then "J;IDEAS" at the next prompt, and you're in. To come back
    to this, the main message board, from IDEAS, just type "J" at the first
    prompt you see, then type "M" for Main, and you're back. It's an easy
    way to check in ONLY to exchange ideas, and not to have to wade through
    general interest messages. And thanks for using The News/Talk Radio
    Forum!

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  55   Dated 12-18-87 20:09:12
     From: JIM SAUNDERS
       To: ALL
       Re: WLIR IS DEAD

    WLIR FM Garden City is no more. Effective midnight this morning WLIR
    signed off the air after a licence battle going back to 1971.
    The licence of John Reager was revoked in 1984 and his partner
    ELTON SPITZER was appointed interum operator. The licence was granted
    to a minority who lost it on appeal. The new licencee signed on the new
    92.7 at midnight. The New calls are WDRE (DARE)
    Elton Spitzer attempted to buy WGSM/WCTO from Greater Media earlier this
    year to make WCTO into WLIR. That deal fell apart, and greater media has
    decided to keep the stations.
    It was announced today that Spitzer has bought WRCN/WRHD in Riverhead.
    He plans to replace the staff and format of WRCN with the new music
    format from WLIR. He Retains the call letters WLIR. So shortly it will
    be WLIR 103.9 RIVERHEAD.
    The new WDRE has a few bugs this morning at about 8:05am the ebs tone
    went off in the middle of a song, there was about 4 minutes of dead air,
    the ebs tone went off again and the music returned.........
    By the way for the last 6 hours of WLIR Spitzer changed the format to
    Big Bands(you know glenn miller etc)

    Msg #  45   Dated 12-16-87 14:09:16
     From: DAVE SMITH
       To: ALL
       Re: SOVIET NEWS-TALK

    The recent summit gave some of the Soviets a chance to experience
    the radio-talk format and I understand they were intrigued with the
    concept of people calling in from all over and talking to them on the
    radio.  I wonder if we'll see such a thing in the U.S.S.R. anytime
    soon, but there may be hope.  Despite all the Soviet bashing you
    constantly hear in the U.S., changes ARE taking place behind the
    Iron Curtain.  Talk-radio seems to fit right in with 'glasnost.'
    I would encourage program directors to give a call to the Soviet
    embassy, the Novesti Press Agency, or any consulate.  My experience
    with the Soviets at the summit indicates they are very P-R
    conscious and just might be willing to join you in a conference call!

    Msg #  44   Dated 12-16-87 14:05:42
     From: DAVE SMITH
       To: ALL
       Re: PROJECT CENSORED

    I am trying to locate the latest report of PROJECT CENSORED.  This is
    produced by a very distinguished group of journalists/writers/
    academicians who rate what they feel were the most UNDERREPORTED
    stories of a given year.  In 1985, they gave their top rating to the
    bombing in El Salvador which has created more than a million refugees.
    Another of their top ratings went to Star Wars research, perhaps the
    ultimate Catch 22...researchers who dissent are not allowed to
    discuss research failures because they're classified, while supporters
    are encouraged to discuss Star Wars successes!
    I will try and soon upload the 1985 Project Censored report.  Leave me
    a message if you know where I can get any later reports.

    Msg #  21   Dated 12-06-87 22:33:30
     From: DAVID LOE
       To: ALL
       Re: KVEN NEWSTALK

    Just want to introduce KVEN D. We've been doing NewsTalk froDDor
    8 years in Ventura (between LA and Santa Barbara) with live programming
    from 5AM to 4PM. Several years ago we hired Bruce Marr as our consultant
    and with his help we've developed some excellent local talk hosts -- one
    a non-braoadcasterDDDDDDDDDDoadcaster who has
    developed into a strong DDDDDDDD popular local
    personality. We carry Bruce Williams live at 4PM and in addition to
    TAlknet we carry Larry King overnight.
    Congratulations Tom and Christine rDfor creating this unique
    communication tool .

    Msg #  15   Dated 12-02-87 08:26:11
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: LET EVERYONE KNOW!

    I have posted our number for the News/Talk Radio Forum on Compuserve's
    Journalists' Forum, Broadcast Professionals' Forum, and National
    Bulletin Board so that we can get folks from across the country to
    participate. Is anyone registered with The Source or GEnie? Why not post
    our number there so we can get more folks involved? Pass our number
    around to anyone who works in the industry! Thanks.

    Tom Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum

    Msg #  1    Dated 11-22-87 21:45:18
     From: SYSOP
       To: ALL
       Re: WELCOME!

    Thanks for calling The News/Talk Radio Forum. After several months of
    downtime, we're back with upgraded hardware, improved software, and new
    conferences designed to better address your needs. Be sure to check out
    these conferences by typing J)oin at the prompt. Your input is
    necessary to our future...be sure to tell us what you need early and
    often! Thanks again for being a part of America's only BBS devoted
    entirely to news/talk radio!

    Tom & Christine Leykis
    The News/Talk Radio Forum