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By Dave Hughes dcrtv@dcrtv.com
December 2011 Episodes
12/29 - The "money demo" age 25-54 December monthly radio ratings for Washington and WTOP isn't at the top. Dave McKenna leaves the Washington City Paper. More WNEW news. And DCRTV launches a Drudge-ish DC-Baltimore local news site, fuzface.com. And more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/25 - The top 10 biggest DC and Baltimore local media stories for 2011 is the topic of the Christmas Day edition of DCRTV's "Dave TV. Merry Christmas everybody.....
12/23 - WPGC lets Big Tigger go - news DCRTV broke yesterday. And why the declining Washington Post didn't cover the story in today's print edition. And what challenges face WPGC and CBS Radio's other DC area stations, including WJFK. Also, what cool stuff should Santa bring the Washington radio market? A cool oldies station? A better rock station? Big band? A new WMAL or WRQX? DC's XPN? A big FMer for Dan Snyder? All this and more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/21 - I check out the new logo and potential signal problems for CBS's new all-newser WNEW. Might CBS eventually put WNEW on 94.7 or 106.7 later in 2012? Also, a top WaPostie delivers a pep talk to the troops. Plus, Jen Royle leaves 105.7 The Fan. And, some radio personnel changes at CBS and Clear Channel in the DC area. WTOP falls to third in the latest radio ratings. Farewell to the great Ron Smith. And much more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/19 - The placement of a favorable article about a firm next to a big ad for that firm makes the Washington Post look cheap and amateurish. And I go on to slam the Washington Examiner for being a big piece of crap. Plus, lots of rumbings about more cuts at WMAL and WRQX. Also, WMAL's Chris Plante to be syndicated into probably a handful of very tiny, unimportant markets. And, new CBS DC newser WNEW will also cover Baltimore. And more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/18 - Some pre-XMAS joy in Sunday's "Dave TV." Including the old WHFS holiday staple "Christmas At K-Mart." Plus, Morris Jones and "The Christmas Miracle" with Don and Mike on WJFK in 2004. And, some of my favorite XMAS CDs and DVDs. Oh, and another Washington Post screw-up, John Thompson leaving ESPN 980, and some "still fermenting" news about WMAL and WRQX. And so much more.....
12/16 - I call for the Winchester area's 92.5 to become a Northern Virginia "guy talker" and move into WJFK's old studios on Main Street in Fairfax, with Mike O'Meara and other former JFKers. Plus, Channel 5/WTTG will hawk dental implants during its Friday evening newscast. John Riggins leaves MASN. A woman parachutes from WETA-FM's tower. And, I give another listen to the new Gamut Radio on 103.5's HD3. All in today's "Dave TV".....
12/15 - Why is the Washington Post so boring these days? And, more hires at CBS's new all-newser WNEW. Comcast rolls out BBC World News in the DC area. Also, Channel 25/WHAG loses a longtime news director and anchor. Plus, some behind the scenes music talk at Hot 99.5. And, DCRTV's annual Best/Worst list is baaaaaaack. All this and more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/14 - I take another look at the upcoming battle of the radio all-newsers in Washington. Including, a batch of major newsroom upgrades at WTOP. With a top personality at WTOP's sister WFED heading to CBS's new WNEW. And, a new program director at WTOP. Also, WTNT starts an FM feed on 102.9. More: DC radio veteran Pierre Eaton dies. And more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/11 - A tour of DCRTV's "media central." Plus, I listen to the El Zol adios to 99.1 audio loop. And, some new HD Radio offerings in the DC area, including Gamut Radio and Area 95.5, along with more of my gripes about digital radio reception. Also, more Christmas music coming to the DC radio dial. And much more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/9 - With Cumulus biggies in town, including Lew Dickey, I offer some advice for how to improve WMAL and WRQX. Bye bye Jack Diamond or his staff? Plus, my feud continues with FishbowlDC's Betsy Rothstein. Also, DC traffic veteran Jerry Edwards joins WAMU. And, WJFK says adios to Fairfax. And, I give a listen again to WKCW's cool oldies. In today's "Dave TV".....
12/5 - Breaking news: NewsChannel 8 to go high-def in early January. Also, WTOP close to selecting a program director. Plus, lefty talk network now heard on WCTN. And, yet more time off for Mary Katharine Ham on WMAL. These stories and more in today's "Dave TV".....
12/2 - Hot 99.5 beats WTOP in the age 25-54 demo DC radio ratings for November. And more "money demo" DC radio numbers. Plus, I check out the new 107.9 signal for El Zol. The WHFS call gets moved to Florida. Also, I actually praise the Washington Post.....
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