If running a quiz based on newsworthy items such as the deaths of asylum seekers or the murder of a child or any other kind of tragedy, it is best not to have a question based on a tragedy, especially when the question goes into the fine details of the news. Forward to 1991, when I was living in London, about to fly home to Sydney for a three-week visit. Alan hosted the 6pm-9pm shift, and many a night I sat in my bedroom hanging on his every word. Colleen Hewett )", "Church Ends Talks on Sale of Radio Station", "2SM Lights Out as City Station Gives up on Country", "Sultan of Breakfast Swing Puts His Zing into 2SM's Zipper", ABT told of plans to warehouse TVQ shares, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2SM&oldid=1131699060, Hi-Tide Fishing Show (Saturday and Sunday 4am to 7am), This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 09:44. age". Management says they tried to help Mackin improve his show by going through air-checks with him, advising him on how to write editorials and how to get more balance into his show. The Mixtures You needed a ticket to get in but they were easy to get, and because of the intimate layout of the venue, it was easy to meet the rock stars and hang out with the jocks. He has hosted the show for over a decade and has interviewed notable people including John Howard, the former Prime Minister of Australia. In 2013 Sinclair was appointed Executive Producer/Anchor of the Better Homes & Gardens Radio Show, heard on 70 stations across Australia. At any rate, I wasn't there. In 1969 2SM aggressively fought to regain the youth audience it had lost to 2UW. [7] The station was opened by Archbishop Michael Kelly on 24 December 1931, owned by the Roman Catholic Church. A spokesperson for 2HD who wished to remain anonymous didnt dispute that claim, telling radioinfo, He wasbasically let go because the style of his show didnt suit the Super Radio Network. There is shock jocks and just absolutely shocking. He started his TV career in 2003 with a lifestyle TV show called Better Living which aired on NTV for one season. At the time, the station was run by General Manager Bill Stephenson, who started his radio career at 2UE in the 1940s before moving to 2SM in the 1950s. We've released a brand new podcast that challenges . Nice. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Meryl Swanson ratings didnt drop. Methinks not. Now Grant Goldman can rest in peace. Hard rockin' rollin' party boy notwithstanding, I still thought he was urbane and handsome. All his show content has been removed from the 2SM website. But then Ian MacRae left at the end of April 1982 and the only ones left were David White and George Moore. Congratulations Glen on winning this years ACRA for Best News Presenter and the Brian White Memorial award. Media Watch presenter Monica Attard commented: "Nowadays, 2SM doesn't attract too many listeners, but Graeme Gilbert reckons his audience is the smartest in the world, and they certainly outsmarted him.Well we've now been sent a copy of the email that organised the attack on Graeme's quiz." The email showed a photo of Mahatma Ghandi accompanied by text reading: "Tonight Graeme is . ------ Shows: Afternoon Show, Always In Your . But even more significantly, the "More Music" format took programming decisions out of the hands of DJs and put them into the hands of consultants and back room programming executives. He went on to become one of Australia's top sports commentators. Shortlist. Big year for LiSTNR podcasts: Australian Podcast Ranker, Shawn Cosgrove hosting Breakfast on Magic 1278, Rachel Patterson appointed acting GM of Geelong Broadcasters, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs. Magazines. Bill now has a task on finding someone to replace him, and Richard King I think will be well suited to fill the hole for now. Material about his show has been removed from the 2SM website. When he quit in July 1979 to take the position of program manager at 2UW, it was a tragedy of epic proportions. In July 1979 another Little River Band special aired, on the release of the band's First Under The Wire album. They are authoritative and have credibility with listeners. In 1988 the station dropped its Top 40 format as well as the 2SM brand when it became "Lite & Easy 1269". So, Im not gonna use it (the unfair dismissal card). He went on to describe the real reason he was sacked, Im pretty disappointed that hes saying that he was sacked. I am disgusted by these comments. Did Macca take the chooks with him? Trevor left 2CH in 2021 and relocated to Victoria[citation needed] and joined 3MP as their evenings presenter. Are Australian radio employees being paid enough? Marc Hunter They told him, We need counter-arguments, we need more people calling in with their views on one side of the argument and the other side because at the moment your show is, basically, just one argument. Richard is interested in what's going on in your world and welcome your suggestions, information and feedback. Here's a few snippets from that day; It's mainly from Keith Williams' drive show. It may surprise Sydney-siders who watched Alan on television for 30-odd years to learn that on radio he was quite audibly animated. More people on media.info Sara Orchard If you remember the '70s, remember the 1270s. View profile. 2SM Super Network May 2018 - Present4 years 9 months Pyrmont Sydney Breakfast Host on Sydney's 1269AM 2SM .First at Five AM , Monday to Friday - The Brighter Brekky Show Announcer Super. Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Dean Mackin Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Big news, people! Those who came and went during the first GG period included: Graeme Lyndon aka The Ghoul Guy, a rushed replacement when Mel got the chop. The radio station hosts the most famous Australian commentators and presenters with whom you can communicate live. And another poignant 1978 Chicago Years promo in tribute to Terry Kath (voiced by Ron E Sparx, not Whitey). Graeme states Its a show driven by the listeners. Marcia Hines You can find morning, afternoon and night talking shows. And how about liking the 2SM web shrine so all your friends on Facebook or your other favourite social media sites can find out about it too. He should have never replaced Dave Sullivan. Mike Gibson (sports journalist) Mike Gibson (27 May 1940 - 23 September 2015), often also known by the nickname "Gibbo", was an Australian sports journalist, columnist, commentator, and radio and television presenter. News man Terry Mabb was happy to mix with the chicks, too. Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE Actress, broadcaster and advocate for children's welfare and education. | All content 1996-2023. Disgraceful. Your email address will not be published. Dave Sutherland Dave enjoys the excitement that live radio brings as well as the opportunity to talk to a variety of people from all walks of life as well as the many callers that phone to discuss all kinds of subjects. Click a radio icon and listen at home or in the office. My goal is to make travel more accessible and inclusive. Mackin, clearly resents being given advice by someone for whom he has little respect as a talk presenter. Norman Gunston While no one should lose their job for free speech, there is a line that can only be crossed so many times. This is the first time i have seen this on my computer ,but my question is under the circumstances i dont think she had time to resign ,after being escoted from the building.You were a fantastic Announcer Meryl and my written complaint will certainly be going to the owner BC,your listeners should have taken out a class action against the 2hd network,you were certainly worh every cent of your salary ,which brings into question the likes of Carter Edwards,Richard King ,Dave Sutherland ,and a guy who started off with all guns blazing Gary Stewart,these people have not performed in my opinion ,.WHY,well they are permanents ,and they should be postd at other Radio Station after 3years say . The first of the year was the free Victoria Park gig supposedly arranged as part of the Christmas Wish competition that had been won by a pining Sherbet fan who wanted them to come home from overseas. 2GB Radio station is a commercial station in Sydney broadcasting on 873 AM, which residents of the NSW capital turn to for news, opinions and information on what is happening in city and around the country. I'd sit in my bedroom doing my homework in the evening, hanging on his every word. I do wonder what Ron E was about to ask her when this clip got clipped at the end. Irregularity in programming may not necessarily produce pleasing ratings for that timeslot. Then about 30 years ago, during the days when 2GB was in the doldrums, evening presenter the high-rating Brian Wilshire, discussing car racing on air. Its final rating as a Top 40 station had been 6.9%. Worldwide UK Ireland Australia more. "2SM's Two Way Radio", as it was called, was broadcast throughout 1967 and most of 1968. The boundary was broken, nothing to do with "free speech". Looking back to the days of 3DB and the Heraldsun Radio News I feel that newsreaders like Geoff McComas,David Johnston,Mal Walden,Brian Naylor and Geoff Raymond were far more professional than those we hear on Melbourne radio today.Many of todays newsreaders lack authority in their delivery and phrasing leaves a lot to be desired.Who teaches these people? Barton dominated the airwaves in the steel city for 55 years and was the man who introduced John Laws to the airwaves. Radio Presenter Radio 2SM /Nine Radio Syndication 2010 - Present 11 years. The new "More Music" format was all about music and less about personality. The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's.[3][4][5]. He became a radio celebrity in Newcastle, where he ruled the evening airwaves, and this article from the Newcastle Herald filled in a few gaps about Durry's background and family life. Click here to hear all about it. But the point was missed by no-one when Skyhooks lead singer Shirley Strachan dedicated "Ego is not a Dirty Word" to Alan in front of 80,000 people at the Summer Magic free concert in February 1978. My first 2SM free concert was on Sunday 13 February 1977 at Victoria Park. Barry Chapman talks about the Concert of the Decade. He's on 2UE these days, which you can read about here. Shows | 2SM Super Radio Network ON AIR: RICHARD KING Breakfast with Richard King 2SM Breakfast with Richard King Join Richard for breakfast Monday to Friday, 5.00 till 9.00am for the latest news, sport and talk. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How about you teach New news readers how to pronounce names or towns correctly or is it the fact tat they cant read. Dave Sutherland across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Sydney NSW Stevie Wright Of all the jocks on 2SM, Ron E Sparx was the one who it seemed would stay forever. 2SM (ST. Definitely sackable. Then he was doing news at 2DAY FM but I didn't hold that against him. I share this on my blog, Third Culture Nellie, as well as on clients' platforms.<br><br>I have written and made . 2MMM FM. I guess we wont be hearing from you then? Anyone with even a tiny bit of experience in radio will tell you that you that commercial AM talk is conservative heartland especially on the regional stations he was networked into. Dave to Dawn and Weekends. Im glad Bill Coralis got rid of the nutter. Unashamed, I share excerpts of this letter now. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. Some people want to know more about Mad Mel, the Good Guys, and the period in the sixties and earlier seventies that preceded my time as a 2SM junkie. [8] Religious programming was, for most part, not its focus (except for the regular Question Box program of Dr Rumble) but not surprisingly, for most of its life 2SM followed a conservative line in its programming and was promoted as "The Family Station". In March 2017, following the sale of 2CH by Macquarie Radio Network to a consortium of Oceania Capital Partners, Glenn Wheatley and John Williams, and the launch of its Easy Classics format, Trevor once again found himself at 2CH where he hosted the Breakfast Show with Indira Naidoo from April 2018 until December 2019. In other recent moves at 2SM, the station is introducing voice tracking overnight and a new Drive presenter for the FM service is expected. Then he had a long gig at 2DAY FM, where he was famously sacked in December 2001 for scrawling an angry message to smokers on the studio monitor in indelible ink. Captain Matchbox In those days it was still common for radio and TV stations to close in the late evening and, as many readers will recall, this practice persisted in commercial television well into the 1970s. The guy had absolutely no idea who his audience was. RadioToday salutes the men and women of News. refer to. He obviously appeals to a brain dead audience because who would bother to ring up to win a CD anyway? The top 10 most influential content directors in Australian metro FM radio, On or Off AIR, hone your skills with AFTRS. Television. He is the host of nightly radio program Talk Tonight with Graeme Gilbert on Sydney radio station 2SM and the Super Radio Network.He has hosted the show for over a decade and has interviewed notable people including John Howard, the former Prime Minister of Australia. Despite the inconsistency in keeping or dismissing the presenter as the former in Chris Smith and the latter in Marcus Paul, there is a lesson to not trivialize grief. Keith made a big impact in 1979 but left in October that year for the strangely alluring 2NX. Or was it done by someone else at the station? He was offered the opportunity to stay on and be Carter Edwards producer. Brian continued to broadcast for the next 25 years plus. . There was a lot of goodwill for 2SM's revival, but it didn't work. And if you click on the banner below, you can check out the details of his show on that station. This was clearly the straw that broke the camels back. Alan Baskin - Almost 40 years in Australian radio including 2WS, 2UE, 2GB. His pandering to left wing radicals was not gong to attract any listener over from TripleJ. [6], James Meany, a parish priest at St Mark's Drummoyne, raised the finances to allow Archbishop Michael Kelly to form the Catholic Broadcasting Co. Ltd, which obtained a licence for radio 2SM in 1931. The talk radio host was suspended last week after an inappropriate reference to the tragic death of a school girl in a news quiz. If you ever meet him and mention a special date, he can usually tell you what the weather was like that day temp, wind direction and speed. In January 2020 Trevor moved to host the Afternoon-Drive Show. There are many similarities between this case and the Israel Folau molehill made mountain of which Ive written extensively here and here. In late 1979 Sinclair joined former 2SM colleagues, Ron E Sparks (Program Director), Trevor Johnson (Assistant Program Director) and Gordon O'Byrne (Presenter) for the rebirth of Sydney station 2UW that was then owned by the Albert family who owned radio stations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane which became known as the Australian Radio Network (ARN). Misex In response to William: labelling someone a radical leftie is very much a trait of the raving conservative camp. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One of the Rocktober promotions in 1979 was "Win 2SM for a day" (or something like that.) On balance, the Saturday afternoon shift should be sports or talk not this on/off sport for a few weeks and then talk for a few weeks. 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