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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 7, 2019 15:06:22 GMT -5
According to this site (dated 10/24/2019), Garth Brooks will host the last 4 episodes of 2019; unsure if the year-end is included in that count. Plans for CT40's future beyond 2019 to be announced later. Ah yes – the two guys with Brooks hosting competing countdowns, both once associated with the man named Kingsley. Brian |
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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 7, 2019 15:25:21 GMT -5
So in regards to this having spent the weekend finally editing out the commercials from all of the CIA’s I have, I started to wonder about this year too. I could see a classic show being presented this year and beyond if there’s a market for it. But in regards to a possible first run edition, there is another show I started recording a few years ago called “Christmas Across the Lands” and it’s a 12 hour show similar to other Christmas radio shows. He records it starting over the summer. So if this is normal for programming like this in radio, it’s possible the show was already recorded before he passed away. Years ago – as in, long before this blog even started – my naive mind would have probably disagreed, thinking that a show like this would have/should have/must have been recorded just after Thanksgiving or early December. And at one time, when he was younger, Bob probably did indeed tape "Christmas In America" late in the year, as in right after Thanksgiving. But as he grew older, it is indeed very likely that his schedule changed and he started producing and recording "Christmas In America" earlier and earlier in the year. (A six-hour special, even for a young full-of-energy announcer, is quite an undertaking.) Assuming an all-new CIA show is coming, I concur that "Christmas In America 2019" – assuming Bob's participation – may already have been recorded; the only edits we'd have if such is true is a disclaimer that the show was recorded prior to Bob's passing. We'll, of course, have to wait and see. As for Casey Kasem and his Christmas programs, my guess is that – at least in 1971 and 1973 – he waited until November or early December to record his Christmas programs. But in later years as he aged, my guess is that he recorded his holiday programs several months beforehand. (And JFTR, I'm guessing that Kix Brooks is now in the process of recording the 2019 edition of "American Country Christmas." He's younger and probably much fuller of energy, even though he's now in his mid-60s, but again, even with someone who is in – I'd guess – good health as he is probably finds it hard work ... but rewarding.) Brian |
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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 7, 2019 15:36:34 GMT -5
At the least I hope they continue doing what Premiere does with Casey and replaying his old shows. I'm reminded of something I read once in a book about the old TV game show "What's My Line?", specifically a chapter about what happened after longtime panelist Bennett Cerf passed away in 1971. At the time, WML was syndicated as a five-day-a-week show, and the process of airing programs was different than it is now. Years before shows were distributed by satellite or FTP sites, tapes were physically distributed to select TV stations. After being aired on a given station, the expectation was that the tapes would be sent to the next station within their group. (Think a group of nine stations sharing one set of tapes; the stations are listed in the order they get the tape. Station 1 airs the show first, after which Station 2 gets the tape to air the show, then passes it on to Station 3 and so on.) Anyway, this became a briefly controversial issue in 1971 when Cerf passed away, and some stations didn't quite like the idea of airing as-of-yet-unaired programs featuring Cerf as a panelist. (Because of that bicycling method, some stations wouldn't air the final episodes Cerf taped in his lifetime until late 1972(!), more than a year after his passing.) They thought it to be disrespectful, and some viewers apparently agreed. Show producer Gil Fates responded with a letter saying that watching newly-recorded material from recently deceased TV stars and personalities is nothing new, and continues a long-standing tradition of enjoying their work even after their deaths. And so it is with Bob Kingsley – and why we're here still enjoying Casey Kasem – enjoying and appreciating the work of someone, sometimes even years after their passing. I don't think "ACC Rewind" is going anywhere. Brian |
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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 7, 2019 22:42:44 GMT -5
This discussion also brings to mind speculation about whether we'll get "Christmas In America" this year over Dec. 24-25. If we do get one, I can see a couple of formats: * A "Best Of"-type show, with highlights from 30 years of specials. I could see such a special including features such as Bob's favorite interviews and songs played over the past 30 years, plus perhaps new interview clips of country stars remembering loved ones and Christmas memories with them. * A new "Christmas In America," produced in between the time Bob knew he was going to be stepping away (and likely not coming back) and his actual last day, with perhaps a "farewell"-type message of reflection, hope and inspiration. (Especially to listeners who have lost loved ones during the past year or – very possibly – have in the past laid beloved family members to rest shortly before Christmas.) * More or less, a virtual repeat of the 2018 "Christmas In America." We'll see. All I'm saying. Brian Update: I did see the post on the CT40 website and it’s the “Best Of” show. Highlights and other features from the past 25 years. Will I’m sure be lovingly put together. Can’t wait to hear. Brian |
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Post by BrettVW on Nov 17, 2019 9:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 20, 2019 22:50:00 GMT -5
Nice. I don’t know where the CMA Hall Of Fame is in its rotation for non-performers — this year, IIRC, it was music executives — but there should be an at-large category to allow for people like Bob Kingsley. He’s long overdue for induction, IMO. Brian |
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Post by BrettVW on Dec 15, 2019 16:48:13 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone still listens to CT40 every week. They've had rotating guest hosts that, for the most part, stayed with the "Women of Country" schedule that was announced prior to Bob's passing. Garth Brooks is hosting the rest of the calendar year, but I'm not sure what the plans are for 2020 and haven't been able to find out. They still very much present the show as "Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40" which is nice as a tribute, but realistically can't last forever. I'll be curious if they announce any plans and/or if stations start to drop for ACC or other shows.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2019 17:12:22 GMT -5
No idea what the plans for the future are. FWIW though I cannot imagine it continues for long.
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Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Dec 16, 2019 2:34:10 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone still listens to CT40 every week. They've had rotating guest hosts that, for the most part, stayed with the "Women of Country" schedule that was announced prior to Bob's passing. Garth Brooks is hosting the rest of the calendar year, but I'm not sure what the plans are for 2020 and haven't been able to find out. They still very much present the show as "Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40" which is nice as a tribute, but realistically can't last forever. I'll be curious if they announce any plans and/or if stations start to drop for ACC or other shows. I listen (and record) the shows weekly; been doing that since late December 2017 (save January 2018 when the website was down the entire month for revamping; I missed that whole month as a result.) I still like the weekly presentation and continued features, like the milestone, vault, etc. In another thread, I commented on the guest hosts since Bob's passing, and Garth is hands-down my favorite. He sounds like a natural, IMO. Another poster commented on how he likes CT40 for playing the current chart, whereas ACC is one week behind. Kind of reminds me of Rick Dees. ETA: I also catch the ACC Rewind show every week as well. |
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Post by skyseth on Dec 16, 2019 8:48:11 GMT -5
Will the affiliate radio stations continue to air Country top 40 with a new dj or will they prefer to switch to ACC or the two other competitors ( Lon Helton & Crook and Chase )and , also, will they take this opportunity to switch to a Top 30 format ( considering they - perharps - accepted CT40 just because it was Bob kinsgley ) ?
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Post by BrettVW on Dec 16, 2019 9:01:52 GMT -5
But for Garth Brooks, the rest of the guest hosts have sounded out of place, much like when artists fill in for Ryan on AT40.
I'm not really sure who could take over the show on a permanent basis. The only "big names" in country radio that would have enough name recognition to make it work would be Bobby Bones and Lon Helton, and they both already have their own countdown shows. It'll be unfortunate if the show doesn't go on and there are no more "Top 40" country shows. Personally if I were a CT40 affiliate I would have probably made the switch to ACC with Kix a few weeks after Bob's passing.
It's kind of funny how back in 2006 we were all in disbelief that ABC let Bob walk to start what was then a pretty terrible sounding new era of ACC with Kix Brooks. That show sounds a lot better now and without Bob Kingsley I'd say it is probably the best countdown show for the format. That's not to say that Bob wasn't 1000x better or that in 2006 Kix's show was like nails on a chalkboard. But I'm thoroughly impressed that Kix has done so well with his radio career.
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Post by mellongraig on Dec 16, 2019 12:02:51 GMT -5
Then the big question is, if the show does decide to end, does the staff at CT40 get moved over to ACC and if so, how many will make the move? Maybe this will be a sign that ACC might decide to play more retro songs and/or bring old recurrents back to the rotation down the road.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2019 14:58:18 GMT -5
Then the big question is, if the show does decide to end, does the staff at CT40 get moved over to ACC and if so, how many will make the move? Maybe this will be a sign that ACC might decide to play more retro songs and/or bring old recurrents back to the rotation down the road. Question 1 - They’d have to apply and be hired, I believe they worked for Bob and KCCS, not WW1. Question 2 - No, why would 1 show feel obligated to change its format because another ceased? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2019 14:59:43 GMT -5
But for Garth Brooks, the rest of the guest hosts have sounded out of place, much like when artists fill in for Ryan on AT40. I'm not really sure who could take over the show on a permanent basis. The only "big names" in country radio that would have enough name recognition to make it work would be Bobby Bones and Lon Helton, and they both already have their own countdown shows. It'll be unfortunate if the show doesn't go on and there are no more "Top 40" country shows. Personally if I were a CT40 affiliate I would have probably made the switch to ACC with Kix a few weeks after Bob's passing. It's kind of funny how back in 2006 we were all in disbelief that ABC let Bob walk to start what was then a pretty terrible sounding new era of ACC with Kix Brooks. That show sounds a lot better now and without Bob Kingsley I'd say it is probably the best countdown show for the format. That's not to say that Bob wasn't 1000x better or that in 2006 Kix's show was like nails on a chalkboard. But I'm thoroughly impressed that Kix has done so well with his radio career. Honestly I still don’t like Kix Brooks the few times I’ve heard the show. I wanted to because they went back to using Billboards chart. I think it’s his voice. I just can’t handle the accent, pitch, whatever. |
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Post by mkarns on Dec 19, 2019 1:24:52 GMT -5
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