Why does MSNBC spend three valuable morning hours on Don Imus?

[Radio_Lady]

What a doofus! I wish every guest would boycott his show. I can't believe what he's saying to his wife on the air... my God! That's after referring to Terry Bradshaw as a fag, blasting his crew for a teleprompter malfunction, and making an off the wall comment to Kelly O'Donnell about someone being Jewish.

[mduffy31]

1. If you don't like it

Change the channel...just that simple.

[Radio_Lady]

3. You're right, of course, and it's my usual reply also. I've been in radio

for decades and mostly listen to jazz and classical music on radio.

But I was just up early, so I flipped it on this morning.

I guess MSNBC is not doing very well except for "Countdown" with Keith Olbermann -- at least that's what Don Imus said (!).

[warrens]

41. They have him exclusively

And are already paying for his radio show. It's cheap programming that has a following.

I saw an amusing stat the other day that Joey the Scar, following Olbermann, has a 67 percent dropoff in viewers. In other words, two thirds of Keith's audience switches channels the second the Scar comes on.

[Radio_Lady]

43. Yes, I must admit it's cheap programming. MSNBC isn't getting great

numbers -- Imus talks about it constantly in such a derogatory way -- but Keith Olbermann has a good following, I guess.

It will be interesting to see what happens to this channel if and when the Democrats get on a winning streak. Maybe Don Imus will hang up his cowboy hat and retire to his rocking chair. He reminds me of a sour pickle...

In peace,

Radio_Lady

[acmejack]

4. Now that type of response fosters meaningful conversation!

And yes, you can undoubtedly kick my ass...

[mduffy31]

11. I'm just saying

If you don't like something on the air, don't watch or listen. There are many choices on the dial.

[Radio_Lady]

15. It's okay, MDuffy31. You're absolutely right! Thanks for posting.

[acmejack]

18. I know & you're exactly right!

I was being an early morning smart ass. Apologies. I know you do take a lot of flak for your career choice, I have a good friend who is a RN.

[mduffy31]

21. Well I just look at the whole job thing like this.

The jackasses who have decided that I am a "fag" or "queer" because of my job choice. I just remember that I make more money in one day then they make in one week. I know makes me elitist, but I took the time to get the education and I am damn good at my job. I wasn't trying to pick a fight BTW, I am a smart ass all the time. Sorry.

[The Gunslinger]

58. If you dont like people posting thier opinions

dont reply.

Why do people stick up for Imus?

[Radio_Lady]

62. My guess is that they get a charge out of his outrageous behavior.

Beats the hell out of me... he is as entertaining as watching the aftermath of a car wreck.

[izzie]

2. Why do people turn in to Rush? Free country and it is fun.

--

[Radio_Lady]

8. It's all about choice. He does have good guests and I like Charles.

[izzie]

23. Why would any one turn into Fox? It is just what one likes.

--

[Democrat 4 Ever]

47. Oh, gawd - I hate Charles. And put him with Imus and the bald headed guy

and that is all the reason I need to make sure the TV is never turned to MSNBC before 9 am. Imus is senile, Charles a repug thug and the bald headed guy is a racist, homophobic Neanderthal. Totally tasteless show, IMHO.

Even Imus' guests come off as lame on his show. Even people I like bomb. Imus never asks the relevant questions, acts silly, makes outrageous statements and generally wastes oxygen. People you think who have a backbone end up pandering to the cowboy's ego to keep from being trashed after they are off the air. It doesn't help - he still sucker punches them when they can't defend themselves. And the giggling, oh lawdy, the inane giggling.

[Radio_Lady]

52. "The Totally Tasteless Show" starring Don Imus! It's perfect!

Thanks for your post!

[bonito]

5. He reminds me of a big silly muppet

:)

[Radio_Lady]

10. Cute! I want that Photoshopped. Make Don Imus morph into a muppet.

[Ganja Ninja]

6. Why are so many radio personalties on the radio instead of ..

holding a mop somewhere?:shrug:

[Radio_Lady]

12. Love that response!

[Supersedeas]

61. Exactly

[hlthe2b]

7. Well, I should have known that wouldn't last...

Yesterday, (for possibly the first time ever), Imus said something that made sense. (took on Limpball's idiocy for all it was worth): http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2905391


I guess that was his quota for the decade...:shrug:

[Radio_Lady]

16. We were in transit between Orlando and Portland, Oregon yesterday.

[Radio_Lady]

17. I hate to ask this, but -- are Don Imus' shows archived?

[hlthe2b]

27. no idea, but someone provided a youtube link in the thread...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO_aQRuzxOs

[hedgehog]

48. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[Radio_Lady]

53. So, by extension -- Don Imus is right twice a day? Not sure what you mean.

[hedgehog]

54. No, it's just that sometimes even the worst person can say or do

the right thing. After all, Hitler was nice to his dog; right up until he had it shot.

[Radio_Lady]

56. I'd say your standards are kind of low, wouldn't you agree?

If not, we're entitled to our own opinions.

I look forward to some younger, less prickly, more interesting, better acting and frankly, nicer looking whenever Mr. Imus leaves his show and/or this world.

That's my opinion, and you're welcome to yours!

[hedgehog]

70. Hey , I'm the one who has never seen Imus!

Someone upthread said he got it right one time and wondered how he managed that.

[The Gunslinger]

60. but Imus isn't .....lol

[chefgirl]

9. I've wondered that myself

My best guess is that he's probably 'grandfathered' in, as part of his contract.
He was one of the first 'personalities' on MSNBC, during the Clinton administration. To be honest, Clinton had somewhat won him over back then, (or Imus was just pandering) so he wasn't as difficult to listen to then as he is now.
I totally agree with you, though. Doofus is the perfect word!

-chef-

[Radio_Lady]

19. Thanks ChefGirl! Great screen name -- by the way.

I watch the Iron Chef competitions on the Food Channel with jaw-dropping awe --

I can't cook worth a darn. Thanks goodness my two kids love to cook. They got it from their father, who got it from his mother (she was a caterer in New York City).

In peace,

Radio_Lady

[acmejack]

13. He is a dipshit but apparently he draws a lot of like minded people.

NBC pays him well for his vile shtick. That type of conversation is reflective of American society, people listen and obviously a lot of people are just like that.

[zanne]

14. I've always wondered about that, too.

I don't watch it, but I always thought that a national news outlet could make better use of it's time. How many people can an old, ego-inflated, cowboy hat wearing blowhard attract? Before Bush took office I'd watch parts of it now and again but it was always almost painful to see his staff kneel at his feet like that, calling him "sir" and kissing up constantly. There's just something sick about it.

[madokie]

20. I tried to listen to the annus a couple different times

made it a few days the first time, part of one the last.

[zanne]

22. I agree with you, Radio_Lady

As for those who say "just don't watch it", I kind of think that's another way of saying "shut up". We would never shut up about Rush Limbaugh, would we?

[peanutbrittle]

24. Some positive things about the Imus Show,,,,

Raising money for the Hospital in Texas, combating autism, other childrens health issues, green products,
Interviews with personalities in the political arena.

Gotta take the bad with the good sometimes I guess.

I'd rather watch him than 2-3 hours of "Lockup"

Just some thoughts

[Radio_Lady]

33. Thanks, PeanutBrittle (yummy you!) Don Imus is plugged in with

a lot of charities. But what a childish and churlish human being he has become!

On the record, if anyone of my three husbands (!!!) talked to me like he speaks to Deirdre -- either on the air or off -- I would think twice about my marriage. She seems to be a beautiful, talented, and extraordinary woman who could have a wonderful life with a loving husband. Maybe they do love each other -- but this is a strange kind of affection...

By the way, I found several items of her green product line in Linens 'n' Things. Good to see that!

Appreciate your comments.

PS. I love Macadamia Brittle from Hawaii! It is just about the best thing since sliced bread!

In peace,

Radio_Lady

[moondust]

25. Apparently "Paid Programming" didn't want the time slot. n/t

[Radio_Lady]

34. LOL. Thanks for posting -- I did watch a couple of interesting

infomercials while I was in Florida.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

26. I like the Imus show

You never know what the heck he's gonna say or who he's gonna roast. Plus, David Gregory is on often.

[wellstone dem]

28. I watch often

though sometimes I feel sick because of what happens, often there are intelligent guests, and he actually spends time with them and if my option for news is the today show, which is doing a spot on what to cook for supper, I'll take Imus. I don't know why when I'm getting ready for work I don't like the radio, I guess I need something visual otherwise I'd have on MPR

[Radio_Lady]

36. Good point, Wellstone Dem. I watch only on Friday mornings

in the 5 AM to 6 AM hour (it's on 3 AM to 6 AM here in Portland, OR).

All of this takes place while getting ready for my own gig at Oregon Public Broadcasting. I happened to see this morning's show because I got up so God-awful early after our East Coast trip.

[Radio_Lady]

35. I like David Gregory, too. But the hazing of the female newscasters

and the stupid sex talk, along with the homosexual and religious stuff... just galls me.

[UTUSN]

29. Supposedly he's a direct conduit to the white male demographic

That in itself says something sad. I detest it when "our" Dems are his stooges----KERRY, FORD, BIDEN, DODD, Joementum, et al. He runs circles around them, makes fools of them, and they pathetically beg for more humiliation.

[Radio_Lady]

38. Well stated, UTUSN. I often watch Washington Journal on CSPAN

when I'm interested in some topic they are reporting. But it's dry-as-dust with no real interaction.

That's when the radio goes on to music while I get myself out of the house at dawn.

In peace,

Radio_Lady

[AlCzervik]

30. west coast here, Imus comes on at like 3:00am so even if i was tempted

to watch it there is no way i'm getting up that early.

[Radio_Lady]

39. I'm in Portland, OR and watch just about 45 minutes a week on Friday.

See former posts... thanks for your comments.

In Orlando, he's in your face from 6 AM to 9 AM daily.

I must admit I do like the studio setting. It's amazing!

[Atman]

31. Nothing more exciting that WATCHING a radio show!

I don't get it, either. It's a horrible program and a ridiculous format. Oh, let's watch Don Imus talk on the phone with someone! I usually switch to The Paint Drying Channel. It's more interesting. And there's no fake cowboys.

.

[Radio_Lady]

40. Thanks, Atman. Is Fred Imus still around? Don used to call him

on some occasional kind of basis. Maybe he's a real cowboy?

[Marie26]

32. I can't believe how mean he is.

I've never listened to him, but was sort of riveted this morning by the Don Imus train wreck. His poor wife! She seemed very well-informed, but had to contend w/constant bashing from those jerks, including her own husband. Why anyone would regularly listen to this guy is beyond me.

[Radio_Lady]

42. Ditto, Marie. I had heard Don and Deirdre on Larry King Live several

months ago. I couldn't believe what I was watching.

It was an atrocious program. Who is kidding whom? Is that love? I feel sorry for their son Wyatt.

Thanks for posting.

In peace,

Radio_Lady in Oregon

[BuyingThyme]

37. In the morning, people listen more than they watch.

[Radio_Lady]

44. That's true -- I have a shower radio and that's when I listen the most.

But not to Imus.

[Catherine Vincent]

45. I've often wondered why they keep someone like him on their network.

Very puzzling.

[Radio_Lady]

51. From Cabaret: "Money Makes the World Go Around" -- what else

could it be? Not familiar with this song? Watch it here with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey... it's great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbKOiiFDh4

[oasis]

46. Tom Oliphant, Andy Rooney, David Gregory, and a slew of other

celebrated journalists, regularly call in to his show. Imus engages in light hearted banter with all of his guests and co-workers.

[Radio_Lady]

55. I would call it not-so-light hearted VERBAL BATTERY -- and I don't mean

the kind that runs your car.

Let's agree to disagree...

[alfredo]

49. Talking about Kinky winning in Texas he said that Because Kinky

is a Jew he will hire a good staff.

I do like Imus's stance on ending the war, and he does give air time to many Democrats. He likes Obama, Ford, Kerry and others. He hates bush, but still he's a rather disagreeable fellow. I use his show as background noise when I wake up too early. It usually puts me back to sleep. BTW, he hates Barton for holding up the Autism legislation. He's not too kind to Rush either.

He's still an asshole IMO.

[Radio_Lady]

63. Alfredo, you've said it better than most! Thanks for posting.

PS. I love your Italian sauce!

[alfredo]

69. when he says he likes Leibermann but feels he is dead wrong

on Iraq, I can respect that.

I remember this morning he was going to interview someone I wanted to hear, but I fell back asleep. Mission Accomplished.

I haven't made an Alfredo sauce in a long time.


Today it was pinto beans with ham hocks. Skillet cornbread completed the meal.

[hedgehog]

50. I think I've seen him a grand total of 5 minutes.

He has a face made for radio. When I see him, all i can think of is the old drunk at the end of the bar ranting about all the people who are against him.

[Radio_Lady]

64. Five minutes? You might have been able to compose the "Minute Waltz"

in that time...

Um, that is only if you have musical talent like Chopin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minute_Waltz

[tinfoilinfor2005]

57. It's like watching a train wreck, Radio_Lady.

He's so awful that sometimes just that is entertaining. I did like him yesterday when they showed limbaugh jerking around and making fun of MJF and Imus said, "There just aren't enough bad things that should happen to this drug addled weasel." I may not have the exact wording, but pretty close.

[Radio_Lady]

65. I mused it was more like a car wreck a couple of responses upthread.

But I think you're more accurate! It's like a train wreck!

He breaks about every rule I ever learned in radio and TV class about the art of performance.

He's laughing all the way to the bank...

[WI_DEM]

59. Good Question! he's a brain fried drunk who is usually unintelligible

and yet he gets all these DC insiders to come on his show!

[Radio_Lady]

66. Go figure. It is really a conundrum, isn't it? All those bigwigs and

man with a pea sized brain and a beautiful wife who must adore him -- or else, how could she stand him?

Chewing gum all the time, even when he climbs in bed?

Gawd, what some people call a life makes me scratch my head.

In any event, this is the last call on this thread.

I'm on to other topics, thank goodness.



By the way, how much do you think Don Imus has spent on plastic surgery?

[Radio_Lady]

67. Last call: You really have to read this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3080530/

(2003 Article)

Don Imus and his brother Fred both claim to have had parents, a mother and a father. I have never seen them. Have you? Parental absence coupled to the Imus brothers’ pathological behavior fetishes, have led to a thesis that both spawned spontaneously in dust clots accumulated behind the laundromat dryers where Don would spend many of his formative years.

As nearly as the date can be fixed, Don’s birth - however it occurred - took place in the late 18-hundreds making him a contemporary of such noted Americans as Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland... all U.S. Presidents.

Don spent the normal twelve years in public school and emerged with no formal education ... a product of automatic social promotion. His secondary school experience was limited to carrying a cracked, faded rubber in his wallet and binding a female classmate to a tree with electrician’s tape. He graduated with no honors and no skills. Requiring neither, a broadcasting career seemed a natural for the young Imus and advancements came quickly.

Now widely acclaimed, Imus has been featured on NBC’s “Today” show, the ABC programs “Prime Time Live” and “20/20”, and on CBS’ “48 Hours” and “60 Minutes.” He has been a guest of Charlie Rose, David Letterman, and of particular note, Larry King, in shameless, mutual ass-kissing marathons. In addition, Don has been, and continues to be, a subject of countless, pointless print articles. Time magazine once named Don one of the 25 most influential people in America. More recently, Don appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine in a feature article titled, “The Importance of Being Imus.” Don’s loyal radio staff hopes they will soon see him similarly featured on milk cartons.

MORE (if you're not cured already) at link above.....

[Hubert Flottz]

68. And then they wonder why they are going broke!