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Holy Toledo!!!Even being on television serving up dish to a middle aged, mostly female, mainstream demographic every single day couldn't stop Whoopi Goldberg's radio show from being pulled off the airwaves.
This season's new co-host of ABC's long running gabfest 'The View' may have developed a reputation over the years from engaging the common man with her comedic timing, political rants and acting chops – but that didn't make the muster on New York's Clear Channel Communications radio station WKTU, where her ambitious morning show , 'Wake Up with Whoopi' debuted July 2006.
The family-friendly program with upbeat music, light comedy and heavy lifestyle talk – a sharp comparison to other shows the airwaves – didn't go over to well with The Big Apple.With no warning, the show didn't broadcast on Nov. 28. Instead, a local jock filled in.
According to the New York Daily News, the Premiere Radio-distributed syndicated radio program never found an audience to crack the Top 10 in the city.
"I'm still on the radio," the Academy Award winning actress of 'Ghost' said in an interview yesterday. "Just not in New York." She has a remaining 20 months on her contract and said she plans on fulfilling the obligation.
In the meantime, her daily grind at 'The View' keeps her away from being tied to movie sets, but she is planning a one-woman stage show about the legendary black female comedian Moms Mabley.
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By: Dorothy on 11/30/2007 4:26PM
one misconception people seem to have is that Funny people are 'on' and Funny 24/7.
there are some things Nobody should joke about, and when a comedian or commedienne is Serious, perhaps it's worth listening to?
I like a little light amusement in the morning, or any time...but don't need to laugh 'til my cheeks hurt to be impressed w/radio content.
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By: susan on 11/30/2007 3:55PM
Common man,
Take it to the polls and let it all out honey...
We're talking about an entertainer here, no need to get ugly!!!
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By: Carl wheathers on 11/30/2007 4:11PM
I love Whoopi. She is incredible at being the crass, low-class no talent, terribly unfunny comedienne shes been her whole career. Doing things like grabbing her crotch, using language that makes a bathroom grafitti scribe seem smart, and constantly shoving her cliched political opinions down everyones throat all add to her classy image. I can only imagine the stimulating conversations one could get into with that woman...er man. Or her fans...
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By: AnOldieButAGoodie on 12/01/2007 11:49PM
So much of radio seem like clones of each other. It wold be refreshing to hear something new
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By: nan on 12/01/2007 6:54AM
I don`t get that station but I would have tuned in for her if I did.I love her she s smart and funny without being overbearing or rude.
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By: Jeanne Gill on 11/30/2007 4:17PM
Iam 70 plus white female and I adore Whoopi. Iam not from NY, but from NV and that is in the USA. I agree with the ruck driver. Murphy. That station is really making a BIG mistake. No one turns off Whoopi...I don't care who she sides with. As "Pretty Woman" said to the sales clerk on Rodeo Dr. "Big mistake, hugh."
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By: harmony on 11/30/2007 4:22PM
Good for u whoppi
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By: Trixidee on 11/30/2007 4:21PM
To TC, Im a 63 year old white great grandmother and am not a trucker but I love my Whoppie,so stick your crass up your !!! Where the sun dont shine baby cakes!
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By: jayla on 11/30/2007 4:21PM
One old, worn out, NAPPY no TALENT H-. Can't stand her and we never listen/watch anything that Nappy is on. She is true Ghetto and shall always be Trailer Trash. Over paid nappy.
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By: David on 11/30/2007 4:23PM
Whoopi Girl fight the powers that be. You know you are the origional black queen. We loved you in Ghost, even though you kissed that savory white female. We loved you even if Ted Danson wore black shoepolish to look like us. Honey, you gotta let em' know...the shiz is not going to fly honey!
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