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Don Imus to return to airwaves
By Karyn Chenoweth Oct 4, 2007, 13:35 GMT
Radio talk-show host Don Imus speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton (not pictured) during Sharpton\'s radio show, in New York, April 9, 2007. CBS has settled its termination dispute with the fired shock jock, a company spokesman said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Chip East/Files
Imus fans may not have to wait much longer. Their man with the mouth is slated to return.
Citadel Broadcasting is close to finalizing a contract with Don Imus that would bring the controversial radio host back to the airwaves, a person familiar with the discussions said Tuesday.
It was not immediately clear from where Imus would be heard, but Citadel owns WABC in New York, making its morning slot a logical destination. It also owns WPLJ-FM.
Currently the ABC spot is occupied by Ron Kuby and Curtis Sliwa.
Citadel and its chief executive, Farid Suleman, have been rumored to be interested in Imus for months, and WABC appeared to be the right home to launch a comeback.
MSNBC reports that he would bring along his longtime newsman, Charles McCord, who last appeared on WFAN Aug. 31. His producer Bernard McGuirk, may return as a nonspeaking role as a producer/writer.
Imus and McGuirk were fired by CBS Radio and removed from WFAN April 12, eight days after making comments that offended many that were directed at the Rutgers women's basketball team.
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It's about time, no one has spoken up for important causes, children with cancer, children with autism, injured veterans, more than Don. And, no one, absolutely no one, backs up their talk with actions for their causes more than Don and Mrs. I......We need you... I dont think the Combatting Autism Act has been funded... We need some I-Man Fire...
From Albuquerque (via Barcelona this week), I certainly hope that Imus and his witty sidekick, Bernard McGuirk, are both returned to the air. Zipping McGuirk would be as bad as the censorship of Imus though I read rumors to that effect.
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LudOct 4th, 2007 - 16:19:57
Americans have had it with all this politically correct nonsense. Imus needs to return to the air waves to help bring us back into the real world. If anyone is offended by what he says, the channel selector still works.
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