[BC] A question for Rich Wood

[Cowboy]

On Tuesday 09 September 2008 11:43 am, patrick roberts wrote:
>    The one that stands out in my mind is
>  Laura Ingram. 

 I've never worked with or around her, but I know several who have.
 No one has anything good to say about her.
 I'll cautiously reserve judgment.

>  Michael Medved was another one I'd just as soon not bother with. 

 Medved I have worked with, and found him a consummate professional.
 He wanted what he wanted for sake of the show, and was as accommodating
 and respectful as any, within limits of disrupting the show. Even minor
 disruptions, like me crawling through the studio when open mike to run
 something or another for him didn't bother him much.
 I'd work with him anytime.

 Found Bill Bennett much the same, and with a remarkably helpful and
 accommodating personal staff.

>  Although there might be a higher percentage of those in the jerk category
>  with major talk talent,

 My experience is just the opposite. "Major" talent I've usually found
 very easy to work with. The minors and wanna-be's a completely
 different story. ( of course, not 100% in either category )

>  I think they are just like the other population out 
>  there for the most part.  There are those that are fun to work with and
>  those that aren't. 

 On that we are in total agreement.

>  The main thing that should be done is the names of those 
>  that are hard to deal with should be passed around so that when they try to
>  find a local host next time at other stations can figure out how not to
>  bother hosting them.  One good excuse would be that we only have "old-time
>  radio" around here and we just wouldn't be able to accommodate someone of
>  his/her stature! :)

 I wouldn't do that, at least not publicly.
 ( but I'd certainly make note of it if someone else did )

-- 
Cowboy