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END OF AN ERA: Farley Bids Farewell To WTOP

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 30TH, 2013 –– It was a festive send-off to WTOP's legendary Jim Farley last week as broadcasters from all over the country assembled at the Newseum in Wash. DC to pay tribute and following Farley's 17 yr. reign at radio's most successful station. According to wtop.com, Farley is retiring after 17 years. Known for his one-liners that have inadvertently become his legacy. Sayings, such as, "Get it right, then get it first," have become the mantras in the "nerve center' newsroom (including its own special glass cleaner - shown). "It's what I've been preaching: Radio is the medium of the here and now. You've got to reach out through the microphone and grab people by the lapel and say, 'Hey buddy listen to me!' It's storytelling. It's not reporting, it's storytelling," Farley says. Before moving to Washington, Farley spent two decades at ABC- and NBC-owned radio network operations in New York, and started his career as a copyboy at New York City's all-news radio station WINS. Farley officially retires at the end of December, but will remain a consultant for two years after his retirement. WTOP, owned by Hubbard Radio LLC, had $64.6 million in revenue last year, the top-billing radio station in the nation. PHOTOS/wtop

REPORT: Kraddick's Organ Damage From Cancer May Have Contributed To His Heart Failure

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 30TH, 2013 –– Among the top stories of 2013 will undoubtedly be the unexpected passing of legendary morning host, Kidd Kraddick. Following his death in late July, the final toxicology report stated that he passed from a combination of arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, but in a recent D Magazine article, it stated Kraddick's cancer treatments (chemotherapy and radiation) caused organ damage, which might also have contributed to his untimely death. This, despite the fact that he was declared "cancer-free" years before his passing. Kraddick's initial autopsy, released by the Jefferson Parish Coroner's office, declared that Kraddick died from an enlarged heart, blocked arteries and an irregular heartbeat. As Jockline Daily reported earlier this month (JD 12/19) D magazine confirmed the 53-year-old nationally syndicated radio host, was diagnosed with cancer years prior to his death last summer. According to the report, Kraddick, who passed away "unexpectedly" following a charity golf event in New Orleans on July 27, had been suffering from cancer since 2009.

MOTION: Atlanta's Miss Sophia Returns To Streetz 94.5; 'Jagger Mafia' Returns To 102.1 The Edge Dallas; Todd Schnitt Movement In Tampa, Show Added At WNEW San Francisco

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 30TH, 2013 –– Last heard on V-103 in 2010, Miss Sophia (R) made her (his) return to Atlanta radio last week by joining Rashan Ali's morning show at Streetz 94.5. According to The AJC's Rodney Ho, Miss Sophia, whose real name is Joe Taylor, was also wooed by his former employer V-103 but said in a brief interview he was swayed by the challenge of an up-and-coming station which has far exceeded expectations. "I felt that it was a better fit for my brand at this time," he said. Sophia was the first drag queen to be on air in Atlanta radio as a regular host from 2005 to 2010 on V-103's Frank and Wanda's morning show. Her specialty is reading the celebrity news. Rashan's career began on Ryan Cameron's morning show on Hot 107.9 over 10 year's ago. She later worked with Cameron's afternoon show on V-103 before joining Streetz in October, 2012 as the lead host of "The Streetz Morning Grind." ––––––––– At Chris Jagger's Facebook Page it announced its family: the 'Jagger Mafia' will return to 102.1 The Edge Dallas beginning next Monday, Jan. 6th. - He'll be joined by Mondo Mike, Jasmine Sadry. No word on other lineup changes was announced. ––––––––– Meanwhile, with the addition of Sean Hannity's Show to Tampa's WFLA lineup, came word via it's website that beginning Monday Jan. 6th, he'll take over Todd Schnitt's 3-6 pm slot. Schnitt's show will then move to CCME sister station WNHZ-A/Tampa and be replayed on WFLA-AM from 6-9 pm. He's also set to join KNEW-AM/San Francisco beginning in 2014.

24/7 Comedy Counts Down To New Years With Top Comedians

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 30TH, 2013 –– 24/7 Comedy will ring in the New Year with a countdown of the top 247 comedy bits from the top 247 comedians. Compiled by staff and listeners who voted on 24/7 Comedy’s Facebook page or called the laugh-line at 218-Chuckle, the countdown will air nationwide all day New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Among the top contenders so far are Chris Rock (R) , Louis C.K., Bill Cosby, George Carlin, Aziz Ansari, Bill Engvall, Jerry Seinfeld and Rodney Dangerfield. Tune in this week on December 31 and January 1 to find out who takes home the top spot. For more information, please visit www.247comedy.com or contact Premiere Networks at 818-377-5300. PHOTO/chrisrock.com

GIG ALERT: 93.1 NASH FM Detroit Seeks PD

THE MOUTH, DECEM BER 30TH, 2013 ––The Newest NASH-FM is 93.1 NASH-FM Detroit. We’re looking for America’s best COUNTRY program director to lead the charge for this major market country station into what will be an epic ratings battle. Please submit your resume, ratings success stories, experience coaching talent and extensive knowledge of research to: Cumulusradio.jobs@cumulus.com – Include in the subject line “Detroit- NASH.” Cumulus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Robin Roberts Comes Out In Facebook Post - [STARCASM]

Other Stars Who Came Out In 2013 - [THR]

Kanye West Says He's Keeping His Mouth Shut In 2014 - [HOLLYWIRE]

Patrick Swayze's Widow Finds New Love - [SHE KNOWS]

Top News Stories Of 2013 - [YAHOO]

Radio Host Takes GQ's Best Dressed Spot In UK - [GQ]

Larry Lujack 'Never Really Considered Himself A Disc-Jockey'

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– Rick Kaempfer, the former producer/turned author & publisher ("Records Truly Is My Middle Name) shared with Jockline Daily his last interview with Lujack that he wrote for the Illinois Entertainer. Among other observations, Lujack opened up about his arrival to Chicago, The lively WLS/WCFL battle, plus the worst time in his career (when WCFL changed to beautiful music). He also revealed some of his own radio influences. "I think the Real Don Steele(below) is the best pure rock and roll disc jockey of all-time," Lujack said. "...That guy was incredible. I never really considered myself a disc jockey—and I didn’t imitate him, but he was the very best. He was like Landecker or Brandmeier; pure high energy. I didn’t do that kind of radio, but I admired how good he was. The best thing that has ever been on the radio though, in my opinion, was Paul Harvey. We used to ride up on the elevator every morning together—we got to work around the same time. He was the best that ever was and the best that ever will be. He was a brilliant writer, and had an unbelievably fantastic delivery," said Lujack. After the interview, Rick asked if he could send him a photo to accompany the article. He sent me a recent photo his wife took of him, wearing an Elvis shirt, along with a copy of Clark Weber's book about radio because I told him that I didn't have a copy of it. His note said: "Tell Landecker that I loved his book but I didn't need to read about the catheter in his *ick." PHOTO/Rick Kaemfer READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

LANDECKER: Didn't Know Lujack Was Such A Huge Elvis Fan [AUDIO]

“You don’t know anything about music, you… Phil… a… del… phia… ***K!”

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– Speaking of Landecker, there are many wonderful memories of Larry Lujack in his book "Records Truly Is My Middle Name." In case you're planning to read it over the holidays, please proceed to next story. If not, here is one of our favorites: John wrote: "..We were in a jock meeting, shooting the *hit, and someone asked the seemingly innocuous question: “Who was more important to music — Elvis or the Beatles?” “I don’t think Elvis was that great,” I said. Well, I had no idea that Larry Lujack was a huge Elvis fan, but I found out pretty fast. Larry glared at me. And then he nearly spit the words at me, in his patented Lujack delivery. “You don’t know anything about music, you… Phil… a… del… phia… FUCK!” Years later I was at the station when the news came across the wire that Elvis had died (August 16, 1977). The first thing that crossed my mind was that nobody in the world would want to know this information more than Larry Lujack. (When someone calls you a Philadelphia fuck for not loving Elvis, you have a tendency to remember that sort of thing.) So, I called him at home, and his wife answered. “Judy,” I said, “It’s John Landecker. I’ve got something very important to tell Larry. Trust me; he’s going to want to know about this.” “OK, hang on,” she said. A few seconds later Larry growled on the phone. “Yeah?” “Larry, it’s me, John Landecker. Elvis is dead.” “Who cares?” he growled again. “I’m taking a nap.” Rick Kaempfer was able to track down the audio of John & Larry reliving that moment, 30 years later. PHOTO/Landecker LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE

Cumulus Lines Up The Stars For Shawn Parr's NASH Night's Launch

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– Cumulus announced its all-star lineup of Country music’s biggest names to appear on “NASH Nights Live” with Shawn Parr in anticipation of the show’s official national launch on January 6. Country music stars including Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown will take over the airwaves from January 1 through January 5 before handing over the mic to “NASH Nights Live” co-hosts Shawn Parr and Elaina Smith. Country artist Dierks Bentley begins the series of guest hosts on January 1, with Darius Rucker hosting on January 2 and Zac Brown on January 3. Special guests during the three days of guest hosts include The Band Perry, Hunter Hayes, the Eli Young Band, Danielle Bradbery, Jewel and Thomas Rhett. “NASH Nights Live” will be broadcasting live nightly from 7 p.m. to midnight – leading directly into the popular “Kickin’ It With Kix” overnight show. Cumulus Media Networks will distribute "NASH Nights Live" to radio stations nationwide, including all Country format stations owned by Cumulus. “NASH Nights Live” will feature the latest in Country music including hit songs topping the charts, news, interviews, caller and fan interaction as well as special events that will take the show on the road to cities across the country. PHOTO/Capitol Nashville

MOTION: Programming Changes At KOA & KHOW Denver; Sarah Beebe To Co-Host Mornings On Jammin' Z90 San Diego; Casey Acevedo Named Exec. Producer For Warm 98's Bob & Marianne Show; Sean Pendergast Moves To KILT Houston

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– NewsRadio 850 KOA and TalkRadio 630 KHOW announced today a number of programming changes. Beginning January 1, 2014, TalkRadio 630 KHOW will feature The Sean Hannity Show live from 1-4 p.m. Morning host Mandy Connell will be heard from 5-10 a.m.; midday host Tom Martino will be heard 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; afternoon host Michael Brown will be heard 4-7 p.m.; and Glenn Beck will be heard 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The Rush Limbaugh Show will be heard live from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on NewsRadio 850 KOA, beginning January 6, 2014. Colorado’s Morning News with Steffan Tubbs & April Zesbaugh will be extended an hour, broadcasting from 5-10 a.m. and local host Mike Rosen will move to afternoons from 1-3 p.m. “We’re excited to extend our live and local programming on NewsRadio 850 KOA and TalkRadio 630 KHOW,” said Greg Foster, Vice President of Programming, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Denver and Program Director of NewsRadio 850 KOA. –––––––––– Sandiego.org reports that Sarah Beebe has been named morning co-host at Jammin' Z90)/San Diego where she'll join Rick Moorten in mornings. She will also host 10am-12noon weekdays. Beebe arrives from crosstown KGB-FM. ––––––––––– Cumulus Media Cincinnati has named Casey Acevedo as Executive Producer for “BMR” (Bob and Marianne Radio) the heritage adult contemporary WRRM/Warm 98 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Casey most recently produced “The Mike Huckabee Show” for Cumulus Media Networks in Dallas as well as former producing roles with “Your Time with Kim Iverson” and the “Dave and Jeri Morning Show” in Grand Rapids. –––––––––––Over in Houston, KILT 610's Josh Innes, co-host of its afternoon show is leaving and headed to nights at WIP/Philadelphia. According to The Houston Chronicle, he's being replaced by longtime KGOW (1560 AM) host Sean Pendergast. Pendergast will join Rich Lord in the afternoon slot. PHOTO/Paul Savage

The Savage Nation Kicks Off 2014 With Over 200 Stations

ATLANTA, December 19, 2013 – Cumulus Media Networks announced that more than 200 stations will carry Michael Savage’s The Savage Nation® when the show moves from evenings to the coveted 3p-6p ET timeslot beginning January 1, 2014 -- bringing Savage’s unique brand of “News, Views and Reviews” to a critical timeslot on top radio stations across the nation. The Savage Nation® will be taking over slots on WABC (New York), WLS (Chicago), WBAP (Dallas), WMAL (Washington), KSFO (San Francisco) and WJR (Detroit). “Just as we anticipated when we announced Mike is moving to drivetime, excitement is building and stations are quickly signing up to make sure they have The Savage Nation® available for listeners and advertisers,” said John Dickey, Executive Vice President and co-Chief Operating Officer of Cumulus. “This is the culmination of two decades in talk radio. I was born for drivetime .. This is my dream come true,” Savage said.

TOP NEWS FROM THE UK

Another Host Suspended Following Tweet

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– Toby Foster’s Tweet got him suspended from Radio Sheffield. Toby took to the social network on Wednesday evening after a meeting with his manager, in which he said he ‘pretty much got sacked’. He also made reference to the Danny Baker incident of 2012 but said there was ‘No Danny Baker type rant here. I love the Beeb.’ But it was a tweet which insulted his boss which led to his suspension, where he called his manager a c***. In an email to staff, Head of BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Helen Thomas said: “I want to make it clear the BBC does not condone the offensive language used by Toby in his Twitter feed which was directed at a member of staff. I have met with Toby today and he has offered a full apology to his colleagues and the public for the comments he has made.” Toby took over the breakfast show on BBC Radio Sheffield in 2007 after a schedule shuffle at the station. Paul Walker is presenting breakfast 7-10am this week.

Kiwis in London Jay Jay and Dom from The Edge in New Zealand celebrated re-signing for the Breakfast Show for another five years with a round-the–world trip. I caught up with them in London. Dom told me he’s working on a follow-up to his book “Bucket List of an Idiot” and will be back in London in January to compete in the London Marathon. They were also joined by Jamie MacDonald from 4BC Australia, who was also in London. PHOTO L-R, Dom, Jamie MacDonald, Graham Mack & Jay-Jay

Nick Ferrari Inducted Into Radio Hall of Fame LBC presenter Nick Ferrari says it was one of the most significant moments of his entire life, after being inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. Speaking on stage to an audience of industry professionals, Nick said he will never forget this day and is honored to have been accepted into our industry, after many years in newspapers. He was one of five accepting the award at The Savoy Hotel in central London, along with Margaret Howard, Libby Purves OBE, Alan Robson MBE and Russ Williams. Charlotte Green was also honored but couldn’t make the event. If you need a British broadcaster to talk on your show about what’s happening in the UK – Please call me on +44 7752 416905.

That's A Wrap: Jockline Daily Heads Home For The Holidays

THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013 –– So once again it's that time of year where we all get a few extra days off to be with friends and family, SLEEP IN, and enjoy this most wonderful time of the year. To our continually growing number of readers and devoted advertisers, let me say again how lucky and fortunate we are to have your amazing support. As always, we deeply appreciate your many kind words and providing us with so many great stories and photos that has made us one of the top daily reads in media. Here's wishing each of you, a wonderful, safe and enjoyable holiday. We'll see after the break.

Barbara Walter's Most Fascinating Person Of 2013 Revealed

Barbara Walters Most Fascinating Person Of 2013 Is.... [ZAP 2 IT]

Robin Roberts Signs Whopping New Deal With ABC - [PAGE SIX]

Katie Couric's TV Show Cancelled - [NY TIMES]

Jimmy Kimmel Presents TV's Clips Of The Year - [NEWS FEED]

Adele Accepts Award From Prince Charles - [DAILY MAIL]

TV Guide Names Kerry Washington TV Star Of 2013 –– [TV GUIDE]

Hatching Twitter TV Special Being Developed By Lionsgate - [THR]

'Anchorman's' Paul Rudd Cast As 'Ant Man' - [MTV]

Cybil Shepherd To Play Kate's Mom In 'Trophy Wife' - [E]

Kylie Jenner Denies Dating Jaden Smith - [GLOBAL GRIND]

Miss World Covers 'People Of Asia' Very Nicely - [ZEIBIZ]

TRAILERS WE LOVE: 'The Other Woman' With Cameron Diaz And Nicki Minaj - [MTV]

PHOTO/Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC

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