Howard Stern said today that he received word that Champaine was fired from WBLS 107.5FM. I went to the website and no longer see her picture nor Vaughn Harper's. Does this mean that he's fired too? I can't find anything online just yet. On another note, The site states that Wendy's show runs from 2pm-7pm. Does this mean that Wendy has regained her Bonus hour which was usurped in August 2008? Who knowns, maybe she's been axed too since the last time she was on air was Monday November 24, 2008.
(UPDATE: Feb 2009. Wendy's still on the air, and her program is only 4 hours so NO bonus hour. I know I heard her say she now likes getting home earlier and I know she'll need the extra time come Summer 2009 when her television show starts on many Fox affiliated stations)
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Both Vaughn Harper and Champaine have been let go, it's been reported here in the local papers. It appears that veteran WBLS personality "Doctor" Bob Lee is taking over Champaine's slot, I've heard him on air in that spot for the last 2 weeks. He's been there for years and used to jock the weekend edition of the Quiet Storm.
Hmm, I wonder how Bob Lee survived the cuts...Just sayin.
The Doctor's survival is no surprise. He is deeply involved in WBLS's community affairs (check out his web page, www.myspace.com/drboblee) and he appears to still be doing that as well as the late night DJ slot. Vaughn and Champaine, while of course talented, were on-air personalities only. Still wondering who is getting the Quiet Storm, there has been no DJ on the show now for over 2 weeks!
What's your beef with the Doctor? He has been active in the community for WBLS for years, especially with kids, and I'm sure that's valued, or should be. Giving him a regular on-air gig again seems right to me.
I thought Wendy was fired too, but it turns out she was just on vacation. WBLS fired a bunch of people this year -- on-air, production, sales, and much more.
Anon..I have no beef with "the Doctor" as I only listen to WBLS on the internet stream so I'm not privy to what's going on at the station, the 'BLS community or the Dr for that matter. In no way was I being offensive.
DatPhillyBul, no offense taken. And yes, JrZGirl, many of Wendy's staff were cut but she survived. This trimming down in radio is really depressing, even BLS seems to be favoring voice tracking over live DJs to cut costs. The Quiet Storm still has no DJ, and the Afterwork Mastermix is pre-recorded, and to me it's just not the same as having a live jock talking to you and talking about the music. I can't imagine they will hold onto listeners if they stay with this trend.
Dr. Bob rules! I used to listen to him on the Doug Banks morning show on WBLS before Steve Harvey took over that spot. Glad the good Doctor is back on air!
I'm very sad by this news I'm a huge fan of champaine's and will miss her dearly. does anyone here have any information on how to e-mail her or if she has a website set up where her fans can post messages for her. please help if you can
Tony C.
Tony C, Champaine has a Facebook page, go to Facebook.com and search for Champaine Palumbo. And give Doctor Bob Lee's show now in her old timeslot a listen! He's quite good and a real pro.
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