July 26th, 2009 
joel The death of Walter Cronkite generated a muted response in this space, even as the national media provided widespread coverage of his life and the funeral this week in New York. Meanwhile, what doesn’t seem muted is the Erie public’s growing concern that they are going to lose this summer due to the cold and rainy conditions. Because so much of our ability to endure 6 months of snowfall depends on 3-4 glorious months of warmth and sunshine, Erieites are getting at a minimum frazzled, all the way to the point of an ill-timed outbreak of Seasonal Affect Disorder.
Whether you are SAD about the weather, or want to celebrate the weather forecaster, you can talk about it here on our open forum. Your personal connections can be e-mailed at joel@nataliemedia.com, or via Twitter @pressandtower.
Embrace the clouds, I mean chaos!
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What’s with WSEE on Saturday morning? The last two or three Saturdays I wanted to catch The Early Show (esp last week when I wanted to see what they’d have for Cronkite)…only to see either a blank screen or as was the case last Saturday…a flashing green screen. I’d check back every few minites for about 15-20 mintes…still the same thing. Same thing gappened yesterday.
I’m listening to one of my favorite weekly programs, Back To The Seventies, on Classy 100. I know it’s automated. I’ve been told that there are no human bodies in the studio during the of this program. It sounds like an automated setup. Good Program, but lousy production value. OK, You need to make a profit. I understand that. But, what happened to Entertainment, and PRODUCING the best product possible for the end consumer, aka the Radio Listener.
As efficient and cost-effective as computers are, they just don’t know what running a “tight clock” means, and what’s worse is the fact that COMPUTERS DON’T CARE. The automation computers and software do not have the inherent ability to care. If I had a business and purchased advertising time, I’d invest my money in the abilities of a professionally-trained board op aka a living breathing caring (did I stress CARING enough) human being!
I know the day will come when I go down to the Boston Store and there will no longer be empty radio studios taking up expensive prime floor space….. THEY’LL BE GONE. A very sad end for one man’s legacy! And that is something I CARE ABOUT!
Other Max…
I noticed that last week as well. Here I tune in for what should have been wall to wall coverage on the passing of Walter Cronkite the morning after he died, and all I saw was black or flashing green. Meanwhile, towards the top of the hour, a couple promos and and an ID ran as normal.
Lilly Master Control…what gives with the Saturday Early Show?
joel
David,
Could you possibly elaborate on and provide examples of the “lousy production value” on Back to the 70’s?
Thanks
I anxiously await Davids answer as well JJ. Criticism comes easy for some.
My dear Captain Dan, My response to this topic will come to you in due time. Be patient. I have learned from previous encounters and having my head handed to me many times, that time is a good tool to use when considering your response. It also helps if you have a nice sunny day in downtown Erie. You really out to try visiting the fountain in Perry Square…. one of the best freebies that I know!
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on some old music surveys from WRIE AM 1330, K104 and JET 14? I’m also looking for old station id clips. I’m trying to build an Erie radio web site. I would like for the folks in New York and Los Angeles to connect with us here in Erie. There has to be a future “Rush Limbaugh” or a future “Don Imus” living here in Erie.
To Morning Mayor Frank, I say that I have loved listening to you for many years. You and Captain Dan have been among my best teachers. I sure hope that you come out of retirement to share some of your radio stories. Perhaps, you could put them in the form of a book. I’ll tell you what…. I’d read any book with you as the author.
It’s true, that we can’t benefit from the talents of a Don Kelly, John Kanzius or an Oogie Pringle, but we, the future Erie radio people, can learn so much from you, if only you will come back to the microphone.
I was fortunate to watch coverage of Walter Cronkite’s death on The Early Show on WKBN out of Youngstown. I did check for it on WSEE but nothing was on. It was nice to see comments from not only those at CBS but also anchors on other networks giving praise to a class act all the way.
Hi there:
I thought I’d jump in to see if anyone in the Press & Tower community would like to be part of an effort that we’re putting together to create a show on Erie cable that will talk about some of the key issues facing Erie’s economy.
As part of the effort, we’d like someone who can moderate a weekly on-air discussion and contribute a blog to GlobalErie.com. We have some folks with credibility who are willing to put the muscle behind this to make it work. But we need a talented person who can go on air and be an objective host.
It could be a great side project that will help us bring change to Erie. E-mail me if you’re interested in talking more.
No need to build an Erie Radio tribute site. Chris Tarbell created one several years ago. http://www.erieradio.tripod.com. K104, JET and now, WRIE are represented.
No need to build an Erie Radio tribute site. Chris Tarbell created one several years ago. http://erieradio.tripod.com/. K104, JET and now, WRIE are represented.
Maybe so, Mr. Gallagher, sir, but is Chris the only person who listened to Erie radio and was inspired by Erie radio. I have a story too, sir, and I’d like to share Erie radio with the rest of the world from MY PERSPECTIVE. Perhaps, a collaborative effort is what is in order.
The Corporate Suits that run the radio world are giving me, the radio listener, the end consumer, a bad product, and the thing is, I know it. Why do I continue to support a bad product. I don’t know.
You see, I listen to radio, maybe more than I should, but radio, to me, is the better medium. It’s still the “Theatre Of The Mind”. Radio has not been compromised and exploited the way television has.
Just today, I received mail correspondence from Time Warner proclaiming that I will get I great deal if I add Time Warner Phone Service to my existing Cable and Internet Service.
WHAT? Are you serious?
I hate the garbage you put on my screen now. Why the heck do I want a name and phone number on my screen too. Haven’t you guys destroyed my view of my favorite program enough? You say Free HD? Whoopie. Now I see your stupid logos with crystal clear vision. Give me a Logo Eradicator…. then we’ll talk.
Another good product that went bad from Corporate involvement. Oh Well……