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Date Posted: 18:54:18 09/05/02 Thu
Author: Freddy
Subject: Kudos to Smerconish (A positive first step)

As I was waiting for Mr. Katz to begin his show, (Dom G. filled in today) I listened to the last 15 minutes of Smerconish's program. He refered to himself as "a shameless self-promoter" in a jesting way and then commenced to inform his listening audience on what cable programs he is scheduled to appear in the near future. I got a kick out of it.

Earnest self-directed humor picked from message boards is one way to diffuse an image tarnished by a truculent wish to extinguish any trace of constructive criticism by the masses who listen to radio shows. Good for you Mike. Now if you can keep Pat Croce and the other jetsam and flotsam of insufferable local Philadelphia bores off your show I will know you are on the right track.

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[> Shameless Self Promoter -- Wait a minute. Wasn't just before the WPHT financed road trip/vacation to AC and OC that Smerconish swore off promoting his TV show appearances? Something about being cancelled hours before appearing with Al Sharpton? -- Tim Koret, 22:15:12 09/05/02 Thu


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[> [> Geez, can't a guy change his mind? -- "Vince from Villanova", 06:43:44 09/06/02 Fri


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[> [> [> A Smercontologist would bash Jeff Katz for that so it is fair to do it to Smerconish. I can't tell you how many post I have read from Rich where he bashed Jeff but accepted the exact same thing he complained about from Michael. -- Koaup, 12:08:55 09/06/02 Fri


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[> I don't see improvement just because he "laughs" about his "shameless self-promotion." He still does it. IMO, Smerconish is about Smerconish- first, last, always. Whether it's milking the Faulkner case, turning the Sept. 11th tragedy into a publicity gimmick, or his media employment (and boy, he gets a lot of jobs , but there always seems to be a falling out - just look at WWDB, PHT, NBC-10, and Ch 6), somebody or something is always being used solely for personal gain. -- Louis, 17:38:06 09/06/02 Fri


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[> [> So, would MAS make it on real TV? You know, replace Ray Romano with Michael Smerconish? Everybody Loves Michael. As his brother would say, it's all about Michael. And yes, he can change his mind, but HE was so ADAMANT the last time. -- Tim Koret, 23:25:00 09/07/02 Sat


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[> I heard the original and recent shows. First he was scheduled to be on the air, a promotional email was sent out (the stations almost expect that) then the segment was cut. Smerc justifiably vented. I am with him 100% on that. His recent comments were about being on CNN (not MSNBC who cut his bit) so it's not a change really. He's been on CNN each Sunday morning for what? over 2 months now? He'd be a fool not to hump that. -- Surf <<<------ still waiting for ANY cable news show to call...., 18:34:20 09/08/02 Sun


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[> [> And By The Way...
I rather watch Smerconish on CNN than Geraldo "Capone's Vault" Rivera or Phil "Its so OVER" Donahue or Greta "OJ made me a name" Sustern any day of the week. However his views on Serena Williams new outfit does trouble me. -- Surf <<<---- Face for radio, voice for Print Media, 18:44:24 09/08/02 Sun


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[> [> [> You know, before this board became dedicated to the preservation of St.Micheal's good name, it was an amusing place to visit. It isn't anymore and that's too bad. When Surf joins in the circle jerk, well, I'm outta here. -- The Casual O., 23:07:51 09/08/02 Sun


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[> [> [> [> I find it amusing how I get heat for allowing too many critical posts on Smerconish AND get slammed for calling it like I see it. Buh Bye. -- Surf -Just a listner with a hobby, opinions, and typing skills, 05:36:10 09/09/02 Mon


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[> [> [> Surf, can you clarify this line: "his views on Serena Williams new outfit does trouble me."? Is this referring to Smerconish? If so, can someone tell me what he said? I missed it. -- Koaup, 07:11:38 09/09/02 Mon


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[> [> [> [> I mistyped, It was Venus Williams and her new leather, form fitting tennis outfit. SMERC was on CNN and had the last word on a roundtable discussion. They asked the panel about this and he had only enough time for,,,, "She's Hot." ..... It loses something in the translation, you really had to watch the show, timing was everything. -- Surf <<< like strong women and has the scars to prove it., 08:23:51 09/09/02 Mon


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[> [> [> [> [> I know that I'm probably in the minority but I don't think that Venus (or Serena) are that bad (i.e. ugly). Would I use the word "hot"? Well - no, that word could only be used for black women like Halle Berry (even though I think she's nuts), Tyra Banks, or Vanessa Williams. -- Koaup, 12:09:01 09/09/02 Mon


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[> [> [> [> [> [> Exactly, you NAILED that one. They are all attractive in their own ways and some rise to the level of "hot." -- Surf <<<---- Wonders if Smerc will do an hour on this., 14:38:14 09/09/02 Mon


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[> [> [> [> [> [> I don't think we'll be making Kouap ambassador to Nairobi any time soon. (P.S. You left out Mariah Carey in your group of hot "black" women.) -- Madison (Please pass the sweet & sour shrimp.), 23:18:03 09/09/02 Mon


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