Imus back in the saddle again

By Karyn Chenoweth Nov 1, 2007, 21:32 GMT

Don Imus will return to the airwaves Dec. 3 on New York's WABC-AM, only nine months after the shock jock's career came to a halt over a perceived racist, sexist remark about a women's college basketball team.

Citadel Broadcasting Corp. made the announcement Thursday, confirming the reports that Imus was returning to morning drive time in the same city where he was let go from.

"We are ecstatic to bring Don Imus back to morning radio," said 77 WABC President and General Manager Steve Borneman. "Don's unique brand of humor, knowledge of the issues and ability to attract big-name guests is unparalleled. He is rested, fired up and ready to do great radio."

Charles McCord, and other members of his morning team are coming back too according to Citadel.  

It did not specifically mention Bernard McGuirk, the producer who was fired along with Imus.

Imus will replace the morning team of Curtis Sliwa and Ron Kuby on the Citadel Broadcasting-owned station.

Citadel Broadcasting CEO Farid Suleman also recently defended Imus, telling The New York Times in a recent interview: "He didn't break the law. He's more than paid the price for what he did."