MARTY ALLEN & PAUL RADO FIRED
What is this, something out of the next 'Jackass' movie? A stunt for NBC's 'Howie Do It?' Or just an April Fool's Day prank delivered late??
No, it is the wisdom of Clear Channel. In a cost-cutting move, the media giant fired Marty Allen and Paul Rado, producers and on-air personalities that helped make WTAM's number-one-rated 'Mike Trivisonno Show' such a broadcasting success.
I met both of these guys personally, at the station. I also ran across Paul Rado at the Valleyview 'Quaker Steak & Lube' a few years ago. Both men impressed me as being talented, professional, and very personable. They contributed greatly to Triv's success as a local radio icon. So... now what? Will the WTAM schedule be handled by interns and French businessmen with the money to fund their own show?
I'll keep listening to 'The Big One' - but I'll also be shaking my head in disbelief.
NOTE: Here are links to this story from various sources:
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/19314513/detail.html
http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-2/124099398773900.xml&coll=2
http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-just-in-triv-loses-two-at-wtam.html
http://cleve.live.advance.net/tv/index.ssf/2009/04/brian_and_joe_trivisonno_sidek.html
posted by Rod Ice at 9:38 AM
3 Comments:
These events and the rumors going around about it are really wild.
How could Trivisonno allow two key parts of his show to be let loose. I think Triv is gutless.
Many months later, if you haven't seen it, check out http://martyallenshow.com - he's back and better than ever!
Thanks Joe - I check Marty on Facebook, and through his site. This guy is talented! His absence from terrestrial radio gives sad evidence to the poor state of this industry. Keep rockin' Big Daddy!
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