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Post by artsmusic on Nov 8, 2013 21:19:09 GMT -5
Does anyone recall KLFM ever doing the full 4 hour show? will know to check next time !
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Post by saltrek on Nov 8, 2013 23:05:29 GMT -5
KLFM did a couple of 4 hour shows very early on, but after that, seemed to opt for the earlier decade option. Since this one was a Xmas show, guess they decided to treat us to a 4 hour show!
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Post by mytwocents on Nov 8, 2013 23:08:18 GMT -5
Ever since Premiere started the "A" show versus "B" show option, KLFM has shunned 4-hour shows more often than not -- they chose 1979 in September 2012 and chose 1978 on October 6th, 2012, but chose the 3-hour option on October 20th, 2012! I presume they played 1979 in November 2012 and played 1978 in December 2012, as there were no alternate options those weeks, but I'm fairly certain they went with the three-hour option in March, April, June, and September of this year... This week, it's likely that they fired up 1979 only because they didn't want to get the Christmas music out this early in the season (and will presumably return to choosing the three-hour option the next time the choice is between one regular three-hour and one regular four-hour show)... Incidentally, tonight, KLFM's stream conked out on me at 8:35 pm Eastern time; after periodic checks, it was back at about 10:30 pm Eastern time -- if that was a global problem, it cut into one of this week's very few options to snag the first hour of the 1979 show (including the first Optional Extra!)...  |
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Post by mga707 on Nov 8, 2013 23:47:37 GMT -5
Incidentally, tonight, KLFM's stream conked out on me at 8:35 pm Eastern time; after periodic checks, it was back at about 10:30 pm Eastern time -- if that was a global problem, it cut into one of this week's very few options to snag the first hour of the 1979 show (including the first Optional Extra!)... Their stream has worked perfectly for me since 6PM Mountain time. |
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Post by darnall42 on Nov 9, 2013 2:54:03 GMT -5
Does anyone recall KLFM ever doing the full 4 hour show? will know to check next time ! Still got a recording from last years september 15th 1979 show From KLFM which they played all four hours all the premiere extras and thier own extras, but the last few 4 hour 70s shows they have started from hour 2 |
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Post by top40collector on Nov 9, 2013 8:08:08 GMT -5
KOOL FM is playing 1979 last 3 hours.
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Post by secretman on Nov 9, 2013 8:44:26 GMT -5
One station went out of the script and played AT40 11-02-1974 this morning
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Post by dougbroda on Nov 9, 2013 9:02:25 GMT -5
KOKZ is playing 1979 now -- 4 hour version is on. Thank you Iowa!
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Post by bestmusicexpert on Nov 9, 2013 12:48:52 GMT -5
Because the format generates ratings as much as it sucks and that generates higher ad rates. As to why the programming, well if they don't make it available they lose those affiliates through the holidays (and that could make it permanent if no one complains about it missing) which means less stations and fewer markets which means lower as rates for premiere. If you think about it, if the format is popular than the programming would be and fit in too. So remember, the stations are going to flip. It's a matter of if these affiliates will play NO show or a holiday one. Actually, when I worked for FLRG (which includes WNYR) They did Christmas every weekend but didn't ax AT40 for that time frame and people, (advertisers included) pissed and moaned about it. They actually did it right. Occasional Christmas songs on weekdays, all weekend Christmas songs til the last week of the holiday season. Then on the 26th they're all gone! |
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Post by darnall42 on Nov 9, 2013 12:53:56 GMT -5
One station went out of the script and played AT40 11-02-1974 this morning heard and recorded that show this morning,i think it was last played as a Option B show last year |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 13:14:51 GMT -5
Because the format generates ratings as much as it sucks and that generates higher ad rates. As to why the programming, well if they don't make it available they lose those affiliates through the holidays (and that could make it permanent if no one complains about it missing) which means less stations and fewer markets which means lower as rates for premiere. If you think about it, if the format is popular than the programming would be and fit in too. So remember, the stations are going to flip. It's a matter of if these affiliates will play NO show or a holiday one. Actually, when I worked for FLRG (which includes WNYR) They did Christmas every weekend but didn't ax AT40 for that time frame and people, (advertisers included) pissed and moaned about it. They actually did it right. Occasional Christmas songs on weekdays, all weekend Christmas songs til the last week of the holiday season. Then on the 26th they're all gone! I agree with how they did it. Unfortunately if I read what your saying correctly, advertisers and listeners didn't like it. What you describe though is what I thought was going on with AC/HAC stations in the early 2000s. I had no idea that when they flipped to all Christmas music that meant the weekly countdowns were either gone or had to be all Christmas music meaning in the early part of last decade they played the same top 30 Christmas countdown every single week. |
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Post by bestmusicexpert on Nov 9, 2013 13:40:28 GMT -5
Advertisers didn't like WNYR's ways, but then they changed to this way. They used to play ALOT more Christmas music during the weekdays. I know a local channel WARM 101.3 does it from around now thru New Years Day and loses ALOT of listenership as well as pisses off the advertisers.
WNYR's way is WORLDS better than most. And WNYR leaves their 6 hours of 80's Saturday nights alone no matter what season it is....
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Post by easye on Nov 9, 2013 14:21:06 GMT -5
WJER is 1979 according to their site: Casey Kasem's American Top 40: the '70s featuring November 10th, 1979 Saturday 1:00 p.m. They supposedly have been playing the 4-hour shows. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Station skipped the 1st hour. |
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Post by bestmusicexpert on Nov 9, 2013 14:42:39 GMT -5
Because the format generates ratings as much as it sucks and that generates higher ad rates. As to why the programming, well if they don't make it available they lose those affiliates through the holidays (and that could make it permanent if no one complains about it missing) which means less stations and fewer markets which means lower as rates for premiere. If you think about it, if the format is popular than the programming would be and fit in too. So remember, the stations are going to flip. It's a matter of if these affiliates will play NO show or a holiday one. I think you're missing my point, Im complaining about stations playing Christmas music, not AT40, whether a regular or Xmas episode... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 15:09:22 GMT -5
Because the format generates ratings as much as it sucks and that generates higher ad rates. As to why the programming, well if they don't make it available they lose those affiliates through the holidays (and that could make it permanent if no one complains about it missing) which means less stations and fewer markets which means lower as rates for premiere. If you think about it, if the format is popular than the programming would be and fit in too. So remember, the stations are going to flip. It's a matter of if these affiliates will play NO show or a holiday one. I think you're missing my point, Im complaining about stations playing Christmas music, not AT40, whether a regular or Xmas episode... Ok, well my answer is still the top sentence or two. It generates ratings and profitability in many places. It sucks for music fans but they have never cared much about them. |
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