Cards and letters across the television-radio desk:
V. Miller, Chicago: Thanks to WLS-AM/FM (890/94.7) for keepingtalk. My favorite is Tom Snyder, who helps pass some long nights.
Dorothy McMurray, Chicago: As a newly retired, 65-year-old womanliving alone, I have found "WLS Talkradio" to be one of my mostimportant outlets, filling many lonely hours. Don Wade and Roma aremy impetus to get up and go.
Gene Majewski, Bellwood: The real broadcast types are departingWLS faster than a 747 on ice. Why does the present Chicago trendallow anybody to become a radio personality?
G.P. Lucchetti, Oak Park: If WLS wants to boost ratings, theyshould move Rush Limbaugh to nights or replay his midday show in thattime slot.
J. Kenny, Elmwood Park: WLS presents a near non-stop barrage ofRepublican propaganda that is so brazen it sometimes approachescaricature. Are all of the "equal time" regulations now rescinded?
Nina D. Gaspich, Chicago: I couldn't understand why "WLSTalkradio" did not join in the bidding war for "Chicago Eddie"Schwartz earlier this year.
Paul St. Leger, Crestwood: "Chicago Eddie" Schwartz working atWLUP-AM (1000) is like Beaver Cleaver's mother working in a massageparlor!
Jean S. Johnson, Willowbrook: In response to your recent columnoffering free advice to WGN-AM (720), I would like to suggest onemore item: Stop giggling and snorting on the air.
LaVonne Miller, New Lenox: I feel you have done (farm reporter)Orion Samuelson a great disservice. Did you know his name wasbandied about for secretary of agriculture a few years ago? I'mdisappointed with the trash you wrote about WGN.
Marianne Phifer, Chicago: When I hear Orion and Max (Armstrong)come on WGN, off goes the radio. I don't give a darn about thefarmers.
Jim Malone, Oak Park: Wally Phillips was the Bing Crosby of WGN.It was he who made WGN No. 1. He paved the way for all the others tofollow. Since he left mornings, WGN had been slowly going down.
Blanche H. Foster, Chicago: I have been listening to WGN forover 30 years, and I have had it. Their programming is one 24-hourcommercial. If I hear Linc (Hampton) and Spike (O'Dell) give onemore suburbanite directions to Wrigley Field, I'll scream.
Anthony Zanetello, Chicago: Now that Mike Ditka has shifted hisweekly radio show from WGN-AM (720) to WSCR-AM (820), WGN managementneedn't fret. They can always fill the time by running nothing butcommercials. At that the station excels.
Mae Hunter, Lombard: Why pick on WGN? I have a sneaky suspicionthe only reason you wrote that was to find out how many people readyour column and how much mail it would create.
Tony Carey, Brookfield: My dream is to put a 15-minute show onradio that kids can listen to not only to enhance their imaginationsbut to involve them in reading. The show would consist of reading astory in a serial format, such as The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drewmysteries. Each chapter would end as a cliffhanger with greatanticipation for the following one.
Patricia Cavanaugh, Calumet City: The question of (WMAQ-Channel5 weather personality) Roberta Gonzales' hair style came up in aletter to your column. I also question why she wears all that heavymakeup, especially the dark lipstick. She would be so much moreattractive with a softer look.
Karen Medina, Chicago: Roberta Gonzales' hairdo is not bizarre.If you compare her with any other television reporters or anchors,she is keeping up with the fashion and styles of the '90s.
Jane Jacobsen, Riverside: I do find Roberta Gonzales'mannerisms, speech and mode of dress so irritating that I switch heroff when she does the weather. Why must she wear so much jewelry?
Anne C. Stone, Wheaton: Strident voice? Not Roberta. Herdiction is perfect. Her appearance is always lovely. In our home,we enjoy her reporting.
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