Cry of The Loon …(William Hung)
In a national search reminiscent of “American Idol”, KFGO announced today that Joel Heitkamp of Hankinson would become the new host of KFGO’s “News and Views”. Evidently the talent pool was as sophisticated as what is seen on “American Idol”.
The few times I have seen parts of “American Idol”, it seems to me that anyone is allowed to perform. Talent is not a prerequisite. Most of the winners of the talent search are really not all that talented. They cannot hold a candle to many of the singers of the past. It was announced originally that KFGO would do a national search for a new host. This national search led to Joel Heitkamp? Are you kidding me? If it weren’t so transparent, one would almost call it pathetic. JOEL HEITKAMP!! The best in the nation? Hell, he probably isn’t even the best talent in Hankinson.
The fingerprints of the “Master Loon” are all over this selection. He handpicked this one without any regard to ability. As was predicted when Vern Thompson joined his national team, the choice was between Joel and Heidi. Rather than go national and find real talent, Ed decided to choose on of the two “William Hung types” that he had worked closely with in the past. Since when should talent get in the way of cronyism? I worked in the radio area for a brief time……….it is a good ‘ol boys network. Besides talent, the predictability of this selection is what makes it so hilarious. Ed you are more predictable than a cold North Dakota winter. Your actions are so easy to predict it isn’t even challenging anymore. I can only imagine how R.D. Knutson must be feeling right now. I hope your still friends.
posted by schumacher @ 5:24 PM
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This is one of your best yet. The real loser in this is Dick Voight or Voit, however the heck you spell it. What is KFGO trying to do, give the station away, or does it suck that bad to work for clear channel that they have thrown their hands in the air and said oh just ----- it, this radio stuff sucks, we might as well hire another moron with red hair and get our buckets ready to start bailing this sinking ship. I have not listened to KFGO in the last 2 months except during the Rush show. Every time I tuned in ,in the morning, I heard the fingernails on the chalkboard and knew if I stayed tuned in, I would hear how bad it is in North Dakota and how all of the bad stuff could never be attributed to Heidi or Joel. Ah hell that gives me an idea, why didn't KFGO hire Heidi also, and now, the HEIDI HEIDI HO and dumb ass Joel show live from Studio Stupid. As for the LOON, Why does someone not understand that ratings although the lifeblood of radio etc, should not be traded for character, but I guess if you are KFGO or Radio for that matter, what does character or tact for that matter have to do with anything.
Keep up the good work on the Crying LOON!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just love it.
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