DON IMUS BACK ON THE AIR
Finally Don Imus will be back on the air. Now if I can only get WABCs radio’s Internet stream to work on my Linux box….
November 1, 2007 — It’s official: Don Imus is coming back to the airwaves, confirming a story first written by The Post in August.
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation and 77 WABC Radio announced today the return of radio’s lone cowboy Don Imus as the station’s new morning host beginning Monday, Dec. 3.
A source involved with the deal said that Imus signed a 5-year deal with Citadel that pays him between $5 million and $8 million annually.
Imus is bringing his team back to the radio on 77 WABC, including newsman Charles McCord, and is unseating the incumbent, highly rated “Curtis and Kuby” show. The show will air 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on 77 WABC and will be syndicated nationally by the ABC Radio Network.
“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 on the nation’s most listened to News/Talk radio station, 77 WABC,” said Borneman.
Imus is also in talks on a separate television deal akin to the one he had with MSNBC though the source was unsure if those negotiations would be wrapped up in time to announce a deal simultaneous with the Citadal one.
Among the television stations talking with Imus about a deal is RFD-TV, a farming-focused satellite television network that was previously granted exclusive access to Imus’ ranch for a documentary that aired over Labor Day weekend.
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