B98.5 nixes the Steve & Vikki Show
B98.5 has decided to end the Steve and Vikki Show less than two years after a ballyhooed launch in 2008. Steve McCoy is out for sure, confirmed a Cox Radio official close to the situation who declined to be identified because he wasn’t authorized to give out such information.
Tony Kidd, Cox Radio market manager, said he wasn’t ready to discuss the situation just yet.
The pair’s contract is up June 30. B98.5 decided to take them off the air early because the soft-rock station had a deadline to give Steve & Vikki a third year. Management has chosen not to take the option.
Loading ...A friend close to Vikki Locke said she has an offer to stay on, perhaps as a solo morning host, starting July 1. She has not made up her mind but has until next week to say yes or no.
If she doesn’t, B98.5 could bring back Kelly Stevens and Alpha Trivette, the former morning team who helmed the B98.5 morning slot for nearly a decade. The team has not been able to find a radio job since B98.5 let them go in 2008.
Steve & Vikki have been together for more than two decades, most of it at Star 94, where they thrived for many years as the source for soccer moms across metro Atlanta. Star, wanting to veer younger, decided to dismiss them in 2007. B98.5 hired them soon after in 2008. They returned to the air in July, 2008.
Management figured they were a perfect fit for the B98.5 demographic, which is older than that of Star 94.
Steve & Vikki have drawn decent ratings but probably not as good as B98.5 had hoped. Worse yet, the economy took a dive soon after they were hired, hindering B98.5’s ability to offset the higher costs of the morning show compared to the more economical Kelly & Alpha.
Steve & Vikki’s morning numbers lagged far behind B98.5’s mid-day and afternoon time periods, though the station’s emphasis over the years has been to get the “listen while you work” crowd. And since the new people meter measurements have been in place, B98.5 has done extremely well. It even landed at No. 1 during the Christmas holiday season.
As of late evening Thursday night, the Steve & Vikki show remained on the Web site www.b985.com. Ironically, at 11:24 p.m., about 12 hours after McCoy was told the news, WXIA-TV ran an ad featuring Steve & Vikki advertising a free trip to see “American Idol.” The title said that B98.5 is the “new home of Steve and Vikki in the morning.” Yes, they still use “new” after all this time.
The staff has been informed of the situation Thursday. They will go to a more music format for now, led by producer Will Gara. [UPDATE: Steve & Vikki were indeed not on the air Friday morning and Gara was covering. The show aired from 5 to 9 a.m.]
Though B98.5 has emphasized more music, less personality over the years, management saw an opportunity when Steve & Vikki became available. Arguably, since B98.5 is the only pure adult contemporary station in the market, hiring Steve & Vikki was insurance nobody else would hire the pair and take on B98.5 directly. Indeed, nobody has, though 105.7/The Groove and Star 94 are certainly pivoting toward their audience.
There have been management shifts. Two big supporters of Steve & Vikki when they got there are no longer at B98.5: former VP/general manager Dave Meszaros and former market manager Chris Wegmann.
Steve & Vikki more or less replicated their Star 94 show on B98.5. Program directors came and went trying to tweak it to their liking. Clearly, it didn’t work out.
McCoy has not returned a call for comment. In 2007 and 2008, McCoy didn’t talk about his departure from Star 94 until he was hired by B98.5.
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335 comments Add your comment
Kat
February 25th, 2010
3:25 pm
Maybe it’s the music, and not the hosts?
netradiojock
February 25th, 2010
3:36 pm
Take away the music and focus on talk on the morning show.
RJ
February 25th, 2010
3:38 pm
Our office stopped listening because of the music. Kelly Clarkson all the time. And, how long can it be the “New” home of Steve and Vicki. They are not your problem..It’s your music selection.
Steve "Oldman" & Ickki
February 25th, 2010
3:39 pm
What a lame morning show.
Steve sounds like a guy I would never want to know.
His sidekick is “Grandma Diva.”
Finally Cox does us a favor.
kelly&carriefan
February 25th, 2010
3:45 pm
Mannnn, Kelly Clarkson all the time!? Where the HECK have I been?!
Hey, Rodney!! “See you @ my home away from home!”
Brainstorm
February 25th, 2010
3:57 pm
Wow! The radio biz is brutal, if this is true. But I would not mind having Kelly & Alpha back! What are the odds of that happening?
Lisa
February 25th, 2010
4:12 pm
Ugh…not Kelly & Alpha.
K&AFan
February 25th, 2010
4:18 pm
I haven’t listened since THEY cancelled Kelly & Alpha. Bring ‘Em Back!! You know they had the best ratings in their market segment. Do yourselves a favor!
RTibbs
February 25th, 2010
4:22 pm
Kate McCarthy in the Mornings. Coming soon.
Kittenmommy
February 25th, 2010
4:27 pm
I haven’t listened to B 98.5 at all since they hired that smarmy jerk and his braying nitwit sidekick. I’m glad they’re gone. Bring back Kelly and Alpha!!!
radiodaze
February 25th, 2010
4:32 pm
Sounds like their management couldn’t handle a Ferrari. Who’s better for the educated listener?
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
4:33 pm
Multiple comments on this… first of all, any station owned by Cox Radio is going to be a disaster… they destroy anything they touch. They are inept at managing anything. I would not put Cox radio in charge of a little league hot dog stand, much less a major-market radio station.
Second of all, I have enjoyed listening to Steve & Vikki over the years… some of us in our 30s get sick of the sophomoric, frat-boy humor that dominates a lot of radio station morning shows. Some of us are more mature than The Regular Guys crap… we would like something slightly better. Radio programmers seem to forget that the MAJORITY of radio listeners are between 30 and 50… people under 30 almost exclusively use iPods, music on their computers, music on their phones, etc. People from 30 to 50 are the ones commuting to work, working in offices, etc., and THAT group is the majority of radio listeners, NOT a bunch of 22-year-olds… so please quit catering to that age group!!!
Finally, radio programmers, producers and ownership groups need to realize that IT’S NOT 1977 ANYMORE!!! What I mean by that is that radio and TV ratings numbers don’t mean crap anymore, because there are INFINITE choices for consumers now. When I was a kid in 1977, there were 3 network TV stations in Atlanta, Channel 17, Channel 46, and a couple of PBS stations… a half-dozen options. On the radio, there was pretty much Z-93, WQXI, Peach, 96 Rock, Warm 100, Kicks 101, and Y-106… that and 3 or 4 AM stations, and those were your choices. Unless you had a car cassette player, those 8 to 10 stations got 95 percent of the audience. Now, in 2010, there are a dozen more FM stations, probably a few more AM stations, PLUS MP-3 players PLUS car CD players PLUS iPod connections PLUS iPhones… in other words, getting a solid Arbitron number is going to be much harder these days. Besides, radio listenership has ALWAYS been hard to guage… why still base things on an antiquated, unreliable system?
If you have a good, loyal audience, stay true to them… don’t make changes every other year… don’t try ideas all over the board… and for god’s sake, don’t try to compare yourselves to 30 years ago!
The radio & TV world is a different place nowadays… it’s time that media groups and programmers realized that.
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
4:34 pm
Bring back Kelly and Alpha and give them the same format as Steve and Vikki so they have more time to display their personalities and abilities.
Petunia
February 25th, 2010
4:36 pm
Bring back Kelly and Alpha!!!
gin
February 25th, 2010
4:36 pm
Well Jeff…if you talk as much as you type you couldn’t work for Cox anyway…it’s all about the music.
Kittenmommy
February 25th, 2010
4:40 pm
I agree with Jeff above – that would be unbelievably awesome!
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
4:47 pm
Hey, gin, sorry… i am long-winded sometimes! LOL But sometimes you gotta be to explain a point THOROUGHLY.
What B-98.5 is doing is the same as all these other stations… Z-93/Dave FM, Star 94, Project CRAP-9-6, 99X, etc. etc. etc… they wonder why their ratings don’t match up to 10, 15, 20, 30 years ago… and they base ad rates on THOSE stats. You just can’t do that in 2010.
I think if you find a niche audience and play THEIR music (hint to B-985… a few more lost classics and secondary hits from artists in the 70s and 80s and early 90s… a few less songs from 3 Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson, Rob Thomas, etc.)… and if you find some personalities that are genuine and likeable… then you will be FINE. Don’t try to re-invent the wheel… we as an audience just don’t want to hear the same songs 10 times a week, and we don’t want announcers and hosts that TRY too darn hard! Just be yourselves!
Heck, if you guys will pay me and Kittenmommy HALF of what you give to big-time celebrities like Steve, Vikki, Kelly, Alpha, etc. than WE will come chat and play good music every single morning!
(Hope that’s ok that I volunteered you, Kittenmommy!)
Reg
February 25th, 2010
4:48 pm
B98.5 is looking forward…not back…Kelly & Alpha will never return.
Lame show
February 25th, 2010
4:56 pm
I can’t stand that producer Will.
That guy is lame and should be tending bar.
Bob
February 25th, 2010
4:56 pm
Gary & Yetta, Steve & Vikki, Chase & Woodside, Rhubarb Jones…Real personalities, real radio. Z93, 94Q, Peach, 96 Rock, Power 99…Those were the days. Nothing compares.
As for mornings, Jimmy Baron on Z93 is a nice guy but the music is horrible (format flip coming soon), and anyway, DAVE-FM is a suck name for a radio station. Snore 94 is all jangly guitar-rock under the false “Atlanta’s Hit Music” slogan. I stopped paying attnetion to Clear Channel stations so I have no idea what’s on 94.9, and 96.1 had a retard on for a while, right? THA-NOO 97.1 the River is the same 40 songs over and over. B98.5 is out now. I used to enjoy Bert on Q100 but now it’s all fake voice disguiser crap and “How much did Bert drink this weekend?” I hate country and I’m not a homeboy prone to listening to V103.
Maybe the new WZGC will be interesting. How about a current-based Hot AC with Steve McCoy in the morning?
Bill
February 25th, 2010
5:00 pm
Apparently there is no talent outside of Atlanta, GA so, let’s all make a list of who’s been fired, left on their own and even retired from this market and pick only from them. Steve and Vikki get another 6 month sabbatical and then get back in line for another trip through the radio revolving door!
Barbara
February 25th, 2010
5:07 pm
It is about time B98.5 wakes up and gets rid of those 2.They are the most annoying people on the face of the earth.
I have not listened to B98.5 since they let Kelly and Alpha go.
BRING THEM BACK
McCoy posts
February 25th, 2010
5:17 pm
How many of these positive posts are from either Steve’s keyboard or that of his “dragon lady” wife?
Norine Garey
February 25th, 2010
5:21 pm
PLEASE bring Kelly and Alpha back! I have not listened to 98.5 in the morning since they left but I will be a devoted fan again when they return. Thank you!
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
5:35 pm
By the way, no offense ot some people, but are Kelly and Alpha THAT interesting? Always sounded to me like two accountants talking at a coffee shop… not interesting at ALL. I am sure they are nice people, but I think they need to find some LIVELY people with personality.
By the way, I like Bob’s comments… I forgot about the Power 99 days back in the mid-to-late 1980s… that was THE station when I was in high school! I miss the days of 1980s Atlanta radio… was beter quality stuff then.
And does anybody other than 15-year-old girls and 22-year-old skater and snowboard frat boys listen to Star 94 anymore? Every time I hear it it’s playing some mind-numbing hip-hop trash or John Mayer for the 1,000th time… I have not listened to them 10 years since they dropped the Friday Night 80s.
I hope Steve McCoy lands somewhere… I’ve always liked him and his personality and he’s really an Atlanta icon… I can’t keep up with new people in the revolving door of radio personalities in the Atlanta market (what was that Morning Mess crap on 94 for like 3 months)?
Oh, well, to each his own.
WSB FM
February 25th, 2010
5:51 pm
Cox Market Manager Tony Kidd uses a radio name.
His real name is Anthony Keit. What a business!!
It’s like your CPA using a bogus name just in case you get audited by the IRS.
“Excuse me is Mr. Keit in? He’s not? Could I speak with Mr. Kidd. . great..I’ll hold.”
sue
February 25th, 2010
6:37 pm
I was a loyal 98.5 listemer for years. Kelly & Alpha left and so did I. (Been loyal to the Bert Show 99.7 since – B98.5 is going to have a tough time getting me back) Here’s a thought; give K&A the gig back for 6 months. Let them run it how they see fit. (They are the experts!!!) If they do well, extend the contract, set new goals… repeat.
Kelly
February 25th, 2010
6:41 pm
Bring back Kelly & Alpha! What else needs to be said? Oh, and get rid of Will too!
THE FLASH
February 25th, 2010
6:43 pm
Steve McCoy wasn’t fired … his SALARY was fired! Too bad, because S & V were the right show for the right audience, saddled with a terrible music selection!
Frank
February 25th, 2010
7:00 pm
About time…. Atlanta has changed over the last 20 years and it is about time Steve and Vicki move on… They should have left Atlanta after they were off the air on Star…
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
7:05 pm
Nobody has answered my question yet… what is the appeal of Kelly and Alpha? Not being mean, I’m just asking an objective question… why are they so popular? Every time I heard them they just seemed dry, boring and uninteresting… I did not know they sparked such fierce allegiance from people, but apparently they do. Just asking what the draw is for them….
To be honest, you could put ANYBODY in that slot, and as long as they had a lively show, played GOOD music and had quality news, weather and traffic, they would be a good-sized audience of people 30 to 50.
Janice
February 25th, 2010
7:13 pm
THANK GOODNESS. If I had to hear the producer Will and the uninvited guest stories one more time…… That was the most stupid segment ever!!!!!
Not to mention the music selection. Please make a good choice this time around.
null
February 25th, 2010
7:13 pm
Steve and Vicki sucked. End of story. They overstayed their welcome in Atlanta by about 25 years. Not to say anyone else is any better. Atlanta radio sucks as a whole.
Rick&BubbaFan
February 25th, 2010
7:14 pm
Bring on Rick & Bubba!!!
Good News!
February 25th, 2010
7:16 pm
Their act was old years ago. Bring in some edgier stuff with more music. Drop the soccer mom show–too boring.
Julio
February 25th, 2010
7:18 pm
Maybe 98.5 needs to come up with a neat catch phrase to really bring in the listeners, like “more music, all the time” or “music matters” or give themselves a weird name like Dave or Bill.
JD in Marietta
February 25th, 2010
7:20 pm
Steve and Ickie are likes fingernails on a chalkboard;unbearable to listen to. I’ve never heard 1 funny thing come out of their mouth in 15 years of listening to Atlanta radio. Good move 98.5; cut your losses and get rid of these 2 lame egomaniacs of radio.
TPM
February 25th, 2010
7:22 pm
Something does not add up. Their last ratings book was excellent.
KK
February 25th, 2010
7:27 pm
What about Greaseman? Anyone know where to find him???
kennyh
February 25th, 2010
7:29 pm
xm and who cares..lol
BlondeHoney
February 25th, 2010
7:35 pm
Turned off terrestrial radio 4 years ago & have never looked back. Sirius XM all the way…and bababooey to ya’ll
Dennis
February 25th, 2010
7:36 pm
I liked the Uninvited Guest stories and so did everyone in my office.
esa
February 25th, 2010
7:42 pm
“Vikki Locke said she has an option to stay on, perhaps as a solo morning host”
Please kill me before that happens. It doesn’t have to be quick or painless. Just make sure it’s done before she goes on air.
Randy
February 25th, 2010
7:43 pm
I’m with Jeff. They don’t get it. 97.1 The River another example. hey you’re not “new” anymore. It’s the music. All these stations have a very narrow play list. They play the same songs till the kill them and then keep going with. Put Jeff and me on in the morning and you’d have something!
Junior Boss Jock
February 25th, 2010
7:43 pm
Greaseman is back in Jacksonville on the classic rock station that hosts Bubba the Love Sponge.
Don
February 25th, 2010
7:51 pm
They played the most irritating music to wake up to at 6:00 a.m. and the mindless chatter between the two of them certainly didn’t keep my attention either. I hope the station comes up with something that’s geared to the demographics they are supposedly trying to reach.
Radio GaGa
February 25th, 2010
7:55 pm
I never could understand the attraction of Steve & Vikki. The music sucks as well. Too much teenie bop and quasi-thug noise on the air. Let the ghetto stations play that sh*t.
xm in the a.m. and sports in the afternoon
February 25th, 2010
7:55 pm
Steve has always sounded like a phony, with that used car salesman fake enthusiasm. Vickie? Well, Willis the guard was a radio personality for years so I guess anyone can do it. Maybe 98.5 should try to talk McKee out of retirement. Or just cut their losses and shut down like their newspaper is doing.
Switched to Satellite
February 25th, 2010
7:55 pm
Thank Goodness for SIRIUS-XM !!!!!!
NorthGaDawg
February 25th, 2010
7:59 pm
Atlanta radio & most everywhere else plain out sucks. If you don’t like hip hop or whiny pretty boy bands, you’re out of luck. I miss the days of Power 99 and even Star 94 when it was good. 97.1 the River would be good if they would realize there are more songs they could play than the same 20 or 30 songs. I also miss 96 Rock……. & they wonder why sat. radio & mp3s have so many fans!
Educated
February 25th, 2010
8:03 pm
This sorry article dont even say what the question was they was axed.
sid
February 25th, 2010
8:14 pm
What about the Greaseman?
Billy Baroo
February 25th, 2010
8:22 pm
B98.5 is still on the air?
This is Mrs. Norman Maine
February 25th, 2010
8:36 pm
For God’s sake, do NOT bring back Kelly and Alpha! Is it really so impossible to bring in some fresh talent to the Atlanta market? There must be some young talent out there wanting to break into the biz, give them a chance.
Jim
February 25th, 2010
8:37 pm
Bring back some comfort with Kelly and Alpha – and the nearly impossible question of the day
atlbud
February 25th, 2010
8:37 pm
Will Gara..you are so hot..love you!!
delois
February 25th, 2010
8:41 pm
Steve and Vicki who? I haven’t listened to anything but talk radio for years. The same music all the time on FM. At least you get an OCCASIONAL intelligent conversation on talk radio
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
8:48 pm
Randy — thanks man…. let’s call the producers and put a show on with you and me! I think we could DEFINITELY do better than 95 percent of the radio people out there in Atlanta!
Hey “Good News!”… what the h*** are you talking about? “Bring in some edgier stuff with more music.” Ummmm, if you want EDGIER and to appeal to the early-to-mid 20s market, listen to Barf 94!!! As I explained before (points to above comments), the whole MARKET for B-98.5 is the OLDER demographic, the 30-to-50 year old audience. We don’t necessarily WANT edgier music all the time… we might want some good 80s classics from time to time (and not the “typical” 80s crap on compilation CDs like Hey Mickey, Come On Eileen, Down Under, etc. We want to hear some lesser-known hits or secondary singles).
And I agree with the posters about NOT bringing back Kelly & Alpha… for all those bashing Steve and Vikki, you thought K&A were entertaining? Sorry, they were as interesting and “edgy” as sliced bread.
I agree with Mrs. Norman Maine’s post…. find some NEW, and younger radio talent and give them a shot… don’t pay a multi-million dollar contract, pay a couple of up-and-comers $60-$70 K for the first year and see how they do. If it works, sign ‘em for longer and give ‘em a raise.
Saul Good
February 25th, 2010
8:51 pm
WHO?
I second THAT
February 25th, 2010
8:52 pm
Rick & Bubba!!! PLEASE!
Chas
February 25th, 2010
9:04 pm
Why would anyone listen to regular radio at all? All the personalities are the same: boring and predictable. For less than the price of a tank of gas you can get satellite radio and have the music YOU want to listen to and a wider choice of radio personalities. How many times can terrestrial radio keep recycling itself? It’s the same “Morning Zoo with Chapstick and Bonzo!” junk that’s been around for 30 years. Do we really care that a couple of overpaid coma-inducing dorks pretending to be 20 years younger got fired?
Millermoose
February 25th, 2010
9:07 pm
Jeff; Get a life…..
If you are like me, I do not want to here all that dribble flowing from the mouths of some idiot on the radio and especially not 2 or 3 idiots. Some “GOOD” music, a little traffic info and maybe some relevant news and I am great. How hard is that to figure out ???
DamntheButcher
February 25th, 2010
9:12 pm
Steve and Fat vicki have been around way too long. It use to Pizz me off to listen to them interview some 16 year old pop singer and try to act like they were 20 year olds. I guess Vicki can eat full time and see how much fatter she can get.
Rich
February 25th, 2010
9:23 pm
BRING BACK TOM SULLIVAN!!!
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
9:26 pm
To Millermoose — why you told me to “get a life,” I don’t know… I agree with you… that’s what I SAID, that these stations need to play some good music, with some news and traffic, and just have someone with a lively personality to provide the segues… I never said anyone needed “2 or 3 idiots” running their mouths for 3 straight hours. In my opinion, that described The Regular Guys, Slapstick Greaseman or whatever his name was, the Morning X, Chris Rood, etc.
I agree that most of these stations don’t seem to be able to “get it” and connect to their audiences… all I was saying is that I feel bad for Steve and Vikki because I have listened to them (not religiously) for more than 20 years… they are a big part of my teenage years, and I just hate to see them come to an abrupt end like this.
I’m not a fan of constant radio drivel, bet it Kelly & Alpha, the morning mess, the creepy Bert show, or … as Chas so eloquently put it … “Morning Zoo with Chapstick and Bonzo!”
i still listen to radio
February 25th, 2010
9:28 pm
Rick and Bubba, Rick and Bubba…
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
9:28 pm
And for the record, since I live a good ways outside the perimeter and don’t have regular work hours where I am in the car in the A.M., I have not listened to morning commute radio regularly for many years. And I am a Sirius radio subscriber, which I LOVE …. but if I had a morning drive and worked 8-to-5 hours, I would likely listen at least some times to some morning shows to get the latest Atlanta buzz — traffic, today’s weather, any big events happening today or this weekend, last night’s late sports scores, etc.
C
February 25th, 2010
9:32 pm
Bring back Toucher, Rich and Crash!!
A
February 25th, 2010
9:37 pm
Wait, what’s Dave-FM’s new format going to be?
miller
February 25th, 2010
9:39 pm
Well, you could do something radical like simply play music in the morning! Kelly and Alpha were certainly better than Steve/Vikki but why blow the cash, just play music and cut out the boring chit-chat. Project 961 gets it and most days, although not mornings, 105.7 the Groove gets it.
Rob
February 25th, 2010
9:39 pm
PUT ON STEAK SHAPIRO!!! Now thats entertainment!!!
finally
February 25th, 2010
9:41 pm
Can’t stand Vicki’s whooping laugh, how many times has she “fell off her chair”???? Lame and tired. I have listened to Atlanta Radio since 1970 and it has come a long way but it is much worse than it was when we had less choices. I loved, JJ Jackson, Mark McCain, Willard, Kaedy Keily, Christopher Rude, Larry “Night Train” Lane, Rebecca Stevens, Garry McKee, Craig Ashwood…and many more I can’t remember right now. Never a fan of Steve and Vicki, just too pretentious and scripted for my tastes. Oh well, maybe we’ll get someone new and talented, only time will tell, and NO Tom Sullivan is not the answer.
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
9:45 pm
miller, I’ll take your word about Project 9-sux-1 and whatever 105.7 is… I’ll never listen to those stations again. They blew up an Atlanta tradition in 96 Rock a couple years ago for this crap… all they had to do was work some new music in, but they destroyed the whole thing and now play all this unrecognizable music. I don’t even know what “the groove” is…. 105.7 USED to be WGST, with good news and entertainment and sports programs… “the groove” makes me think they play 1970s acid rock…
Speaking of FM stations and sports… would it KILL the Atlanta market to put a freakin’ sports programming station on the FM dial????? If you live outside downtown Atlanta, good luck in getting any AM stations after dark, save for WSB. I was in Marietta and Kennesaw the other night, couldn’t get the Hawks game on 790… could barely hear 680, but it was 90 percent static. For god’s sake, medium sized cities like Nashville and Birmingham have FM sports stations… can we PLEASE get one in Atlanta?
RK
February 25th, 2010
9:46 pm
Music? Yawn. Pop in a CD or your IPod. Or go listen the new “The River”!
Hey waddle-doodle…hi there ho there…why do people in Atlanta know the Grease? AMF!
Shirley Q Liquor
February 25th, 2010
9:46 pm
Geez – I didn’t know they were back on the air. They sucked years before Star 84 canned them. the idiots that hired them for this station should be fired as well, subjecting Atlanta to another dose of those two boobs! I think there’s an AM station in Albany looking for some help to do the stock yard and farmers forecast reports. With all of their BS they are perfect.
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
9:51 pm
Wow, such venom toward S & V… c’mon people, they are harmless! Sure you may not like their humor, but why all the bitterness? At least they are not crude, offensive and condescending, unlike many of Atlanta’s other radio personalities…
Sure, maybe they are a few years past when they were good, but at least they were committed to Atlanta and did a lot of charity work… and they at least were entertaining at best and non-threatening at worst… I’m just saying that I wish they’d had a final week where they could do a final special show or something…. Steve deserves it for the 30 years of work he’s put into Atlanta radio.
sugarfoot
February 25th, 2010
9:53 pm
Just replicate the WSB AM signal on FM! Nobody actually listens to music on the radio any more! (Where’s Gary McKee when you need him!)
Dragon
February 25th, 2010
9:57 pm
Over the years I’ve had to misfortune to happen by their morning show, and pause to listen to the birdbrains. I believe Stevie boy sounds even stupider than the flat-headed hefty bag female of the pair.
Dragon
February 25th, 2010
10:00 pm
RK wrote:
“Music? Yawn. Pop in a CD or your IPod. Or go listen the new “The River”!”
Don’t you just love those clowns at “the River” STILL calling themselves “new?”
Hilarious!!! I also hate that wispy canned voice they use.
LM Kennedy
February 25th, 2010
10:03 pm
I vote for Kelly and Alpha!!
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
10:05 pm
I love the concept of The River, but their programmers must suck! Here is what I hear EVERY TIME I go by their station: Fleetwood Mac, Boston, The Eagles, Deep Purple, Rolling Stones, Kansas, Allman Brothers. Repeat every hour.
With all the great music from the 70s and 80s — a ton of lost tracks, second and third singles, B-side songs — and they play the same crap you see advertised on those “Greatest Hits” infomercials on TV at 3 a.m.? C’mon guys, you can do better than that!
The Turd Burglar
February 25th, 2010
10:14 pm
Please edit the second sentence in the third paragraph. Oh yeah, Steve and Vikie suck.
Stevefan
February 25th, 2010
10:18 pm
The uninvited guest and Will is what killed that program. That was
the worst part of the show.
Matt
February 25th, 2010
10:18 pm
Move Boortz to mornings on WSB-FM. What a concept. I know this’ll cause an uproar. Atlanta is the ONLY top 10 market without and all-talk FM station (not to mention it’s the only top 10 marked without an FM sports station either).
Tim
February 25th, 2010
10:27 pm
Getting S&V off the air may help raise the IQ of the entire metro.
CM Burns
February 25th, 2010
10:34 pm
I’ve always enjoyed the witty banter of Max Howell and Chris Morgan in the morning. Those two tickle my funny bone.
Wild man
February 25th, 2010
10:35 pm
Bring back the ramblin’ raft race–those were some crazy times with tons of booze and weed along the way!!!
myra
February 25th, 2010
10:35 pm
I want Dickie Broadcasting to buy B98.5 and move 680theFan to that spot.
680 is going to carry the Braves this year and after 5:30pm you cant hear them outside of the perimeter.
I gotta hear my Braves.
p.s. the music industry has been dead since the 90’s.
We all grew up and have other stuff to do.
Sports grape
February 25th, 2010
10:37 pm
I’ve got it!!! How about some more cool black guys, spewing ebonics, playing the race card and making up neat names for callers like dog and poodles??? Yeah baby—now we’re talking—that will bring in the urban listeners and make millions for the station!!!
RK
February 25th, 2010
10:38 pm
Thank God Mike O’Meara has podcasts now.
Meta Centrist
February 25th, 2010
10:40 pm
Vicki Locke needs to lose some weight—she was porking out when i saw her last. Lay off the muffins and brownies vicki.
Craig
February 25th, 2010
10:42 pm
Hopefully B98.5 brings back Kelly and Alpha. For a morning show, they were a great balance between talk and music. I prefer more music in the morning and since Steve and Vicki (which is more talk than music), I mostly listen to CD’s while driving to work.
I do love the all 80’s weekend that B98.5 has been doing lately. Hopefully that stays the same.
Larry Wachs
February 25th, 2010
10:49 pm
I was in a bathroom stall today and overheard someone saying that they were going to bring in a show called “The Morning Messicans” with Yogi and Panda. They will do pranks on the 20s like chilli pepper Yogi and make him eat hot pepprers every time he misses a trivia question.
Talk radio fan
February 25th, 2010
10:52 pm
Jeff,
The way your defending S & V, you must be their agent….
Talk radio fan
February 25th, 2010
10:53 pm
Larry, shouldnt you be asleep by now? You have to get up early and deliver another stellar show like this morning with Maria Bamford. Dude, that chick was histerical…
J. Wild
February 25th, 2010
10:57 pm
You lost my entire family when Kelly and Alpha was taken off the air….and that was about 67 members strong….I would love to see them brought back to your station… so I will patiently wait….and hope for the best…..
Jeff
February 25th, 2010
11:00 pm
Actually, talk radio fan, if you read my above posts, I am not at all defending them and certainly not acting as their agent… I am SIMPLY saying that I feel bad that it ended this way… I wish they had mutally parted ways and had one last Atlanta radio broadcast, similar to what they had at Star 94. Just as a native Atlantan, I’m saying that Steve has been a staple of Atlanta radio for 3 decades and I’d hate to see him disappear on some random February Thursday with no chance to say goodbye to the listeners.
I”m just being human, that’s all… not saying they are the best solution. Personally, for 98.5, I thought it would be a good fit… but anytime you have contracts like they have, anything less than dominating the ratings is not good.
I am also just saying that as far as ATL radio morning show options, I like them better than anything else… Kelly and Alpha seemed VERY boring to me, and I always thought S & V were at least lively.
Truth be told, all Atlanta radio stations probably need a big shake up.
Ms ATL
February 25th, 2010
11:05 pm
I love you Steve and Vikki! Good luck to you both…I will miss you!
THE FLASH
February 25th, 2010
11:19 pm
Have you noticed all of the middle-school name-calling of Steve & Vikki has come from GUYS?
Most radio stations would prefer WOMEN in their audiences, which is why only 2-3 stations appeal to the male audience.
I think the combination of Will Gara and some terrible music (which S & V do NOT control) destroyed the show and the potential audience.
Debbie
February 25th, 2010
11:45 pm
When Star 94 axed Steve and Vicki I stopped listening to it. I was ecstatic when 98.5 picked them up. They are the only reason I started listening to 98.5. You can’t split the two of them up. I also enjoy Will’s wit. Where ever you guys end up, I will follow. 98.5 you will be history to me after June 30th.
Mike
February 26th, 2010
12:01 am
Start listening to Dave FM if you’re that sad. It’s 98.5 lite anyway. I honestly don’t know why anyone in their right mind would want to listen to what 98.5 plays on a weekly basis anyway but the Dave channel has quietly mixed the format for the somewhat mainstream/non-fat office worker that doesn’t want to listen to Falco.
At least at Dave you can hear crap like train, Wallflowers, the Counting Crowes and numerous other bands that died in 1997 and should have stayed there. Sorry, I mean 98.5. What’s the difference?
BigHittas
February 26th, 2010
12:15 am
nothing against Steve and Vikki, but I haven’t listened to mornings on B98.5 since Kelly and Alpha left. I’d like for K&A to come back, too!
charles davidson
February 26th, 2010
12:18 am
Radio in Atlanta pretty much sucks……but then that’s true of radio throughout the US. Really hate to see anybody get fired but Steve and Vicki stink….very stale. Bring on more music….PLEASE!!!!!
Mike
February 26th, 2010
12:27 am
Honest question here…what on earth do people like about 98.5 or Dave FM? A cycle of 50 crappy songs mixed in with Christmas music for 98.5…A cycle of a few non top 40 songs mixed in with B98.5 crap for Dave.
Do crappy pop songs from the 80’s/90’s have that much power? Do you just not like good music? Is the mean just a safe place to limit your music listening?
Shannon
February 26th, 2010
1:01 am
Big mistake … Big!
And I seriously doubt Vikki will do the show without Steve.
Radio Fan
February 26th, 2010
1:21 am
I used to work with Steve and he is one of the biggest jerk’s I ever met. Good riddens…nothing good to say about the guy. Hopefully he saved some of his money.
Mr. Smiles
February 26th, 2010
1:28 am
AM 1690 in Atlanta.
Real music, interviews, reviews and history with local artists at the mic.
Break out of the format rut and hear just great music.
(1690wmlb.com)
J.R.
February 26th, 2010
2:02 am
Radio as an entertainment medium (which is what radio is), is going to have to re-invent itself. The industry should look at it’s history, and remember what it’s like to arouse the imagination of the listeners. Put talented entertainers on the air, and not shock-jocks, and empty headed morons who think they are comedians. I can get music anywhere nowadays, put some D.J.’s on who don’t just talk about what was on Tv last night. That’s not entertainment, just re-hashing of a tv program that I did not watch. And if I did watch it, I don’t need to hear a re-hash of it.! Radio was, and could again be such a great medium of entertainment except for the small minds and limited imaginations of the people in charge of Radio companies today.
Lee
February 26th, 2010
2:33 am
I’m so glad AJC finally was able to find an intelligent, opinionated by civil-tongued commentator on something– thank you “Jeff”, whoever you are! I’ve been outside of Atlanta airwave traffic for 5 years, but will always hold a soft spot in my heart for Steve and Vicki. I remember Steve on z93 back when they were Top40 in the mid-80s, and listened to thei pair of them in the mornings forever. God bless both of them, and God bless the brave, good-hearted old-fashioned radio entertainers. Yes, you gotta compete with the iPods, etc. But there will always be an audience of people who want to be with FRIENDS during that god-awful morning run. Best of luck and love to you, S&V!
JASon
February 26th, 2010
3:10 am
Thanks, fm radio. Not only do you continue to fail on the radio show front, but you have failed on the music front by playing the same old same old. But that’s okay, because the internet is here to give us exactly what we need. There IS good radio out there. And the is DEFINITELY good music to be heard, and we can find it ourselves THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Lou from the Bronx
February 26th, 2010
3:20 am
The radio stations down here are terrible—two lame sports talk shows that spend more time talking about movies and girls than sports–a total joke. There is no full time classical station and the regular music channels suck. In New York, we have 2 full time classical channels, tons of great sports talk and lots of good music channels, without all these moron morning hosts like they have here. I miss the Bronx and can’t wait to move back.
Vic
February 26th, 2010
5:58 am
They really need to bring back Jeff Lawrence and his 70’s dance show on Sat. night, and forget about the everyday stuff!
Eric
February 26th, 2010
6:50 am
I went to satellite radio in 2003 and haven’t looked back since. The Steve and Vicki’s of the world along with the endless advertisements were enough for me. Let alone the awful playlists on these stations. It really amazes me that people continue to listen to this garbage.
kris
February 26th, 2010
7:08 am
Those two old goats had a lot of negative opinions about gays and other minorities. Vicki was especially nasty towards skinny, pretty, female celebrities. Karma sucks!
Red
February 26th, 2010
7:10 am
how about just take off all the talk shows and play some music. all the talk show host are idiots anyway. they all suck!
Vince
February 26th, 2010
7:24 am
Should have happened 20 years ago. Lame “celebrities” desperate to hang on to the spotlight even as it becomes a penlight.
Gigi
February 26th, 2010
7:38 am
Once again good people were axed! Forget the music…it’s repetitive anyway. I loved Steve, Vickie and Will’s “bantering” and just good conversations. I will definitely change stations now. Good bye B98.5—hello satellite radio!
Jon
February 26th, 2010
7:40 am
Steve and Vicki were back on the radio?
Same ol same ol
February 26th, 2010
7:45 am
Atlanta radio is awful. Thank goodness for satellite radio.
Roland
February 26th, 2010
7:56 am
They are so lame. Do you think they listen to any other radion station to get any tips? Pull the commericals on TV and Radio. You have been trying for years to make this work.. You won’t make it with these two. Same old music. There are 1000s of musicians and you have found about 5 other of them. There must me a penthouse about the radio station. No one seems to go out and mingle with society.
SNM
February 26th, 2010
7:59 am
I am not sorry to see them go. I was a loyal listener for B98.5 while Kelly and Alpha were there and decided to give Steve and Vicki a shot after the station fired Kelly and Alpha. After a couple of months I grew so tired of them I wanted to puke…..seems they were star struck and all they wanted to do was see how many celebrities they could interview and have on the show, plus their conceited banter was terrible. I finally switched when my wife found a new station and said to give it a try….it was the new True Oldies Atlanta 106.7 and when I first started listening to them, the had Imus in the Morning…didn’t like him at all, but suffered through Steve and Vicki for while. But when the Oldies station brought in Randy and Spiff I became a loyal listener all day longand haven’t turned back or regretted it since….I love the oldies station and will continue listening for a long time….they make my long commute so much fun and entertaining. See ya Steve and Vicki…..
Kelly and Alpha belong back on the air in ATL
February 26th, 2010
8:01 am
I turned off B98.5 the day that they took Kelly and Alpha off the air. Management then did not listen, listening to them in the morning on the way to work they would always make you laugh. I don’t care what kind of mood you were in they pulled you out and made you smile.
Since then the musid has been crappy, nothing like what they were playing. Management didn’t understand that the soft rock was pleasant to listen to at work. I have notived stores and offices that used to play them have chosen no music since their departure.
What Cox did to Kelly an Alpha and all of their fans was terrible. The only way to redeem yourself is put them back on the air and then watch your ratings soar again. I will never listen to any other team.
romer979fm
February 26th, 2010
8:01 am
Radio Fan: I seriously doubt you worked with Steve and could make that comment…
you obviously have no clue, and are just falling in lock-step with the junior high slammers here.
Those of us who HAVE worked with Steve know the truth.
Marko
February 26th, 2010
8:03 am
I quit listenign to Star 94 after they axed Steve and Vikki. They are the ONLY reason I listened to to B 98.5. If they are gone, I am done with listening to B 98.5.
veemmmgee
February 26th, 2010
8:04 am
I still liked Steve and Vikki – it was the music that wore me out. Same old, same old, all the time. I don’t know why the station surveyed their listeners’ opinions if they don’t act on it!! The whole Will thing got old, too – just kick the freeloader out, and be done with it. Period. I am back to Cindy and Ray – loved them when they were on in the afternoons….
Karen
February 26th, 2010
8:04 am
I have enjoyed listening to them for a very long time. I wasn’t offended by their subject matter of which they talked about early in the morning. Too many of the other stations veering towards being crude and playing “hip-hop” type music. I will truly miss listening to them every morning on my way to work. Stupid move 98.5
80's girl
February 26th, 2010
8:07 am
I grew up with Steve and Vicki and have followed them for the 20 years they have been on the radio. The only reason I listened to B98 was because of Steve and Vicki, not the music. I hope they show up somewhere else. They make the morning commute bearable. Good Luck S&V!
leigh
February 26th, 2010
8:08 am
Steve & Vikki were the only reason I tuned and woke up to 98.5, certainly NOT the music AND because I wake up in a better mood laughing from something I heard on their show! I couldn’t STAND the ‘Morning Mess’ that took over 94.1 (glad to hear they were finally let go)…guess if I can’t find Steve & Vikki again soon, I’ll just wake up to ‘Talk Radio’ as long as I can find something humorous.
Keith
February 26th, 2010
8:11 am
@Lou from the Bronx: Delta is ready when you are!
JOe
February 26th, 2010
8:16 am
Bring back the Kimmer! WIth all of the craziness these days we could all use a good laugh on the way to work!
Dissenters flame away…
Carolyn
February 26th, 2010
8:17 am
I have always enjoyed Steve and Vikki. They’re sweet, funny and a clean act for a change. Big mistake.
Susan
February 26th, 2010
8:23 am
IT IS ABOUT TIME!!!! And YES to bringing back Kelly & Alpha where they properly belong!!!!
David
February 26th, 2010
8:27 am
Long live XM, ATL radio sucks for this size of a market.
Julie Painter
February 26th, 2010
8:38 am
I’ve always enjoyed Steve and Vicky. However when they came back to B98.5 their morning show had too much talk.. Not enough news and traffic for the morning hourand of course NOT ENOUGH MUSIC- which is mainly why people listen to the radio. The attempts to arrange marriage proposals was a disaster and the adding of the homosexual banter was a total turn off. Very bad choices but I feel that those choices were not Steve and Vicky’s. Good luck, Steve and Vicky.
John K
February 26th, 2010
8:44 am
Good. Steve and Vicki down. Hopefully Randy & Spiff will follow soon.
Kathi
February 26th, 2010
8:44 am
Thank you Jesus! I’ve been praying for this news and will keep praying for Kelly & Alpha to come back. I did my best to give Steve & Vickie (UGH)a fair chance but it wasn’t long before I switched to AM talk radio.
Jeff – I’m not surprised you like Steve McCoy. The two of you drone on endlessly…
It’s not that Kelly & Alpha were so entertaining. I don’t want entertainment as I deal with the shock of waking up at zero:dark-thirty. They were soothing and non-intrusive – just the ticket.
“Please God, bring back Kelly & Alpha.”
norma
February 26th, 2010
8:57 am
Sorry to say this, but Steve & Vicki leaving is good news. I have changed radio stations because it was a killer. They were so silly, especially Vicki. Need new format on music as well.
MayberryDawg
February 26th, 2010
8:59 am
YES!! Bring back the Kimmer and his cronies Wayne, Snake Davis, etc. He was actually funny before he was neutered by managment.
chris
February 26th, 2010
9:12 am
Atlanta needs to bring in Rick n Bubba out of Birmingham. Before you say that is redneck or low class, their show has some of the most thoughtful discourse on radio and is funny to boot.
Kristy in Cobb
February 26th, 2010
9:18 am
Finally, B98.5 FM has gotten it RIGHT. It was nice to hear Will Gara briefly on-air and lots of music and the local news. This is the type of radio station I want to wake-up to as a mother of 3 children, then listen to with my children as we have breakfast and I drop them off at school before I go to work. After Will I will be able to listen to my music at work with Jordan Graye and then Kelly McCoy – not having to listen to stories or interviews with people I have no idea who they are or care about. THANK YOU for the change B98.5 FM. You didn’t need S&V or K&A at all… just the right format.
Jackie
February 26th, 2010
9:22 am
I stopped listening to 98.5 this morning. There is an audience for Steve & Vikki…I appreciate their style and integrity. 98.5 has screwed up!! I had to turn my dial back to 94.1 this morning and listen to Cindy & Ray. Didn’t enjoy..Steve & Vikki need to be able to use their creativity and fun! I wish them well…
Mike
February 26th, 2010
9:26 am
They used to make fun of Fox 97 – “Good Times, Eight Oldies.” Now Star and B are doing the same thing. They beat a song to death. I didn’t like Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” to begin with, and now I can’t stand Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” and that “Say Hey” song.
If your format isn’t top 40, you’ve got a thirty-year window of music to pick from. Why do so many repeats? It’s not like you get a volume discount from BMI and ASCAP.
DamnYankee
February 26th, 2010
9:30 am
I find it so amusing to read all these comments! It sounds like some people with bitter grapes and/or an axe to grind posting their “anonymous” opinions trying to sound like “average listeners” When will you people learn your opinions mean nothing- NOTHING AT ALL !! Just because we have a right to an opinion and free speech (supposedly) doesn’t mean you have to subjugate us with your uneducated, backwoods cracker ideas about business. Go back to your homes and fight for your children to have a 4-day school week. I’m sure most, if not all of you are behind the campaign to change the state bird from a thrasher to a chicken. Did the idea come to you as you looked out the window of your trailer to the front yard?
ME
February 26th, 2010
9:38 am
OH THANK GOODNESS!!!!! AND PLEASE NO ONE BRING THESE TWO PEOPLE BACK TO RADIO.
Estay
February 26th, 2010
9:40 am
I have to avoid this station on my dial b/c of Steve and Vicki. They make me want to puke. Most uncreative, corn ball, lame show in the history of radio. Good riddance.
SPX
February 26th, 2010
9:47 am
what is the change for Dave?
RK
February 26th, 2010
9:52 am
Wait until Atlanta gets peoplemeters — there will be more shakeups than ever. It has turned DC radio upside-down.
Freddie Mercury's Spirit
February 26th, 2010
9:54 am
How about Album Oriented Rock/Pop from the 70s & 80s, not just the same “hit songs” that The River plays over and over and over and over ….
Kathi
February 26th, 2010
9:56 am
Ummm…excuse me DamnYankee…but your post sounds alot like bitter grapes and/or an axe to grind.
Also – no offense but please don’t mix your metaphors. It’s sour grapes – not bitter grapes.
Jack
February 26th, 2010
9:58 am
Jeff you sound like you were fired from the radio biz or maybe you were never hired. You sound like a wannabe–an uniformed one for sure. Have a great weekend.
Elizabeth Robinson
February 26th, 2010
10:00 am
BRING BACK KELLY AND ALPHA W/ NEW FORMAT TO DISPLAY THEIR PERSONALITIES!!!
MP
February 26th, 2010
10:05 am
1- Rhubarb Jones & Easy Listening Format
2- simulcast 680Fan
3- Kimmer
StJ
February 26th, 2010
10:13 am
I will reiterate some of the earlier posts…For a major market, Atlanta radio is crap. 97.1 is about the only station worth listening to if you don’t like country or hip-hop/rap/whatever they call it these days, but the playlist on 97.1 is getting repetitive. There’s a whole lot more good stuff they could be playing. (Some 80s rock is sneaking in there though.)
But, most of the time I listen to the iPod…some of my playlists could go on for days without repeating anything. There is a serious amount of music loaded on this thing. And no commercials!!
V103
February 26th, 2010
10:16 am
RK – People Meters were introduced in the Atlanta market over a Year Ago – and how can you compare ATL to DC?
Howdy Ho
February 26th, 2010
10:16 am
Just a kind word of advice. Never, ever listen to Steve and Vikki after dropping acid. It sent me to Grady man. Bad scene.
A Realist
February 26th, 2010
10:22 am
Nothing but a couple of lounmouths anyway…..will not be missed.
A Realist
February 26th, 2010
10:22 am
Misspelled…..”loudmouths” in post above
Who Cares?
February 26th, 2010
10:23 am
Hey, where’s the post I submitted an hour and a half ago, edit weasel?
Perkle
February 26th, 2010
10:23 am
That sucks. They were the only decent on air people left. Guess it’s back to the buzzer or iPod for my morning alarm. Hopefully they will land on their feet somewhere.
DamnYankee
February 26th, 2010
10:31 am
Kathi- the metaphors may be mixed, but the truth remains the same. And bitter is the correct choice in your case. Quick, log off, it’s almost time for your favorite show- “Hee-Haw”.
George
February 26th, 2010
10:31 am
I live halfway between Atlanta and Birmingham. I like rock (from the 60’s to late 80’s) and old and new country. Atlanta radio has no personality at the moment. The comments to bring in Rick Burgess and Bubba Bussey are dead on. These guys could compete with Neil Boortz. Bring back the old 96 Rock & Z93 from the 80’s and you’ll win the 40 to 60 demographic. Advertise to our age group. You’ll be amazed at what will happen.
RK
February 26th, 2010
10:32 am
V103 — both markets are/were led by urban stations. Peoplemeters in DC have changed that completely; even the venerable Donnie Simpson has been canned, because the ratings aren’t what they thought they were.
Bob
February 26th, 2010
10:33 am
The musical variety and the personalities… I like Randy and Spiff on True Oldies!
RK
February 26th, 2010
10:34 am
Good news, satellite radio lovers:
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9E3DNQO2.htm
Sirius XM Radio Inc. on Thursday posted a small profit for the fourth quarter as it added subscribers and cut costs.
RTibbs
February 26th, 2010
10:34 am
Stupid satatements abound today.
Dickey Bros. buy the a top 5 station so the Braves can be heard OTP? Try Rock 100.5 for that since the games will be on there also. It makes more sense than buying another station that Cox won’t sell.
The 97.1 playlist is GETTING repetitive? Seriously? It was repetitive the day it went on the air. After two weeks you heard every song 3 -4 times.
Jeff – Grow a sack will you? AWWWW how precious as a teenage boy you listened to Steve and Vickie. Ohh the thoughts of Vickie keeping me warm at night still cloud my fragile eggshell mind.
Steve and Vickie need to use their creativity and fun??? Steve’s creativity I don’t believe extends beyond his ability to sounds so completely insecere and Vickie well uhhh nevermind. PS how do you use your fun?
SteveAndVickiFan
February 26th, 2010
10:34 am
Hope Steve and Vicki are brought back on Star94 – CindyAndRaySuck
oldude
February 26th, 2010
10:38 am
98.5 is for chicks and gays,(not that there’s anything wrong with that.) I’m 53. 6-10, RegGuys.
All other times, Boortz, Beck, Rush, Cain, Denny and Savage. Yep, conservative. 961 blows
100.5 away. Rock should be hard, always. Reg Guys make you laugh. There’s not a lot to
laugh about these days. I’m also a trucker. My office for 8-12 hrs. is driving the truck. Peace.
VT
February 26th, 2010
10:48 am
As a soccer mom, I do basically like Steve and Vickie…but tend to channel-surf for the music. More music is definitely needed at all ATL radio stations since there’s not a decent host out there. Except maybe Ryan Cameron (WGC alum here). Get a less well-known (but not offensive-kids are in the car too) team that plays a good variety of music, please! Along with several others, I really do miss the stations from the 80s…and that Friday 5 p.m. whistle. Sigh.
On the side – who cares what Vickie looks like, it’s not like 98.5 is a TV program – we can only hear her.
Kat
February 26th, 2010
10:50 am
1) Did Gary McKee move to 90.1?
2) Jeff has WAY too much time to post his novellas.
Zelda
February 26th, 2010
10:52 am
I say bring back Moby in the Morning!
Kat
February 26th, 2010
11:02 am
Music-related: According to London’s Daily Mail, Carly Simon’s song “You’re so Vain,” was written about David Geffen. There’s no word of it here in the States, so perhaps it is BS?
aquarius
February 26th, 2010
11:11 am
I listened to Steve and Vicki for years when they were on Star 94 and loved them and the music. When they came back to 98.5, I found that while I still liked their banter, I did not care much for the music but that is not their fault. I really don’t understand why some of you feel the need to make such nasty and cruel comments about them. If you don’t like a station, all you have to do is turn it off. Steve and Vicki, I wish you the best.
songbird
February 26th, 2010
11:19 am
B98.5 like all of Atlanta’s radio is BORING!!!!! I end of punching buttons to find a song I like or just listen to CDs.
Derek
February 26th, 2010
11:19 am
Jeff – Cox has like 3 of the top 10 radio stations 12+ in Atlanta, and the top TV Newscast. Yeah, they’re doing a horrible job…
Bob
February 26th, 2010
11:20 am
CBS Radio is sharpening the blade and getting ready to put “DAVE-FM” out of its misery.
Howdy Ho
February 26th, 2010
11:21 am
Did you ever hear of the F.C.C.. Yep, that’s me…Frequent Channel Changer.
KMA
February 26th, 2010
11:30 am
Bring Back Kelly & Alpha. My entire office, friends and family stopped listening to the morning show when you let them go and brought in S & V. Co-workers were upset with the fact that they no longer had a good radio station that they could listen to while taking their kids to school then coming to work. You never know what was going to come out of S&V’s mouth. Personally I ended up getting an XM Radio for my car and havent’ listened since. Bring back Kelly & Alpha! Thank you.
KMA
February 26th, 2010
11:32 am
In addition, Kelly & Alpha were with 98.5 for a very long time and had very high ratings because they were good overall, people liked them, the music was good and they didn’t talk garbage and do interviews/talk all the time, it was a perfect combination of them and music!
The NEW 97.1 The River!
February 26th, 2010
11:33 am
Now is a great time to check out Atlanta’s Newest Radio station- the NEW 97.1 THE RIVER! Playing Atlanta’s Classic Hits. Check us out @ 97.1FM. That’s the NEW 97.1 THE RIVER! Remember- The NEW 97.1 THE RIVER!
Jimbo
February 26th, 2010
11:36 am
why don’t they just save a ton of dough & replay kelli & alpha shows? It’s the same garbage over & over again anyway (run by the same 4 or 5 corporations) and no one seems to care! There’s a REASON these 2 have been unemployed since they were fired. They are corny & awful. Terrestrial radio is CRAP. Debating over the same lame 2 or 3 morning teams in town or whether we should hear more fleetwood mac or the eagles for the trillionth time!?!?! Sirius is WELL worth the few bucks a month– I guarantee you will never go back to tired old radio. Can’t afford it? Understandable– then how about listening to an ipod?!?!?
Kimmer Fan
February 26th, 2010
11:40 am
KIM “THE KIMMER” PETERSON…..
… IS Atlanta Radio.
He would be the only reason I would EVER switch from my XM for a 3-4 hours each day.
Simply Radio Gold.
PF
February 26th, 2010
11:43 am
Enter your comments here
Richard Parrilla
February 26th, 2010
11:43 am
This may not be WRFG or anything, but there’s a heck of a lot more variety than that B-rated station:
http://www.merge98fm.com
Gayle Rogers
February 26th, 2010
11:45 am
I agree. It is the music! I love Steve and Vicki. You guys are making a mistake. Change your music and bring them back.
Atlanta Radio
February 26th, 2010
12:39 pm
B98.5 should learn they are not the American Idol audience. I’m tired of David Cook, Chris Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson. Learn to mix it up. I like the 80’s weekends, but please quit playing the same rotation.
Each Atlanta radio station has a playlist and they play it to over and over. Get a clue.
Seer
February 26th, 2010
12:52 pm
‘You’re So Vain’ was about Warren Beatty.
YEAH!!
February 26th, 2010
12:54 pm
YEAH!! I have missed listening. Steve’s voice was like nails on a chalkboard to me. I would catch myself scanning the radio and stop to listen to a great song only to have S&V ruin it. Thank you Tony Kidd!! I can listen again to the music I enjoy!
Courtney
February 26th, 2010
1:09 pm
Kelly & Alpha belong on 98.5 and Steve & Vicki belong on Star 94. The Mourning Mess and The Bert Show belong in a garbage pile.
PAN
February 26th, 2010
1:09 pm
Vikki’s laughter is utterly fake and obnoxious! – And the uninvited guest with Will thing totally STUPID and uncalled for! – I stopped listening to your station because of that! Vickki’s laugh was enough, but the univeted guest just put the icing on the cake! – talking bout beating a horse dead!
Eric
February 26th, 2010
1:27 pm
The only reason I listened to B98.5 in the morning was to hear Steve and Vicki. With them gone, I will change stations. I am really going to miss Quickies from Vicki.
Vikki
February 26th, 2010
1:33 pm
I want to thank a few of you for your nice comments and support. Steve and I were caught completely off guard by this whole thing. Keep Steve in your thoughts and prayers. As for me, I have already lined up my next gig as a lingerie model. XOXO
Winkasdad29
February 26th, 2010
2:20 pm
Too bad for Steve & Viki. I agree the music selection is probably what killed them. B98.5, dig deep into the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s vault. What you’re playing now can be found in anyone’s CD collection.
I have two questions:
1. If B98.5 starts playing some deeper cuts from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, will Atlanta listeners recognize what they’re hearing? I don’t find much sophistication here, and I’ve lived here over 15 years;
2. If playing deeper cuts doesn’t work, then what will? Maybe B98.5 should conduct an extensive survey and ask their demographic what they are looking for.
Good luck, B98.5. You’ll need it.
Leslie Lipkin
February 26th, 2010
3:04 pm
I would really like to see Kelly back on the station. Miss his show terribly!
Lavonne Randall
February 26th, 2010
3:07 pm
Bring back Kelly and Alpha
Lavonne Randall
February 26th, 2010
3:07 pm
Enter your comments here
Larry Larkin
February 26th, 2010
3:30 pm
All of you – Kelly & Alpha are already at another station in Chicago – doing quite well – why would you want them to leave a secure position and return to where they were not bringing in ratings.
Kelly and Alpha fan
February 26th, 2010
3:35 pm
Bring Kelly and Alpha back A.S.A.P
ROFAN@HOTMAIL.COM
February 26th, 2010
3:36 pm
I didn’t listen to S&V but, I do want to say that I am never happy to hear that someone has lost their job. In today’s economy, after getting fired (or leaving a job) is not so easy to find another job. I wish them the best.
Melissa
February 26th, 2010
3:59 pm
Totally agree… the music is not good….Steve and Vikki rock…. 98.5 is off of my preset stations….listened every morning… but not anymore!!! Terrible mistake!!
Kittenmommy
February 26th, 2010
4:06 pm
LOL @ Jeff! I have no desire to be on the radio, plus they’d fire me for playing stuff like “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” instead of the same old Kelly Clarkson songs and worn out light pop from the 80s.
Herb
February 26th, 2010
4:08 pm
Potato Salad gives me gas.
Coincidentally, so do Steve & Vikki.
Norine
February 26th, 2010
4:11 pm
Hi, Larry Larkin! Here is a news flash for you….Kelly and Alpha are unemployed and in the Atlanta area. Where do you get your information?
B98.5, Please bring them back!!!
Oh, and, Jeff, the novelist: So glad your fifteen minutes of fame is up.
John Mc
February 26th, 2010
4:13 pm
Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!Kelly and Alpha!!!
Kittenmommy
February 26th, 2010
4:17 pm
Hey, “THE FLASH”… I didn’t know I’m a dude. Thanks for the tip!
Who Really Cares???
February 26th, 2010
4:41 pm
that’s it…who really cares….give me traffic, news and music, all the other is just ego driven clutter.
Gina & Maggie
February 26th, 2010
4:50 pm
You can keep Steve, if you want to, but get rid of Vicki and bring back Alpha PLEASE!! We miss Alpha, and could not believe they let him go. Save the station by bringing back Alpha…..Atlanta needs him, but do get rid of Vicki, please.
Mr. Obvious
February 26th, 2010
5:45 pm
Listening to non-talk, non-news broadcast radio in the Atlanta market is like being too stupid to operate your own iPod and letting someone run it for you who sneaks in commercials and uneducated rants between songs.
Mary Ellen
February 26th, 2010
6:59 pm
The music was okay, but Kelly’s dreamy voice and Alpha’s wise cracks made it easier to get up in the morning. Please Please Please bring them back!!!!! I don’t listen to you much since they left.
Kittenmommy
February 26th, 2010
6:59 pm
Larry Larkin – um, no Kelly and Alpha are not in Chicago. I’m not even sure where you got that information, because it is just plain wrong.
Matt
February 26th, 2010
7:07 pm
I was a big supporter of bringing S&V to B at first but when i heard the new show .. it sucked. Had none of the energy and fun of the Star show. Instead of listening to “friends” it felt like listening to grandparents. IMHO Will Gara is horrible in the role on air. Let him get back to ordering balloons and giveaways, he should NEVER have been on the air. At Star they have a much better side kick who was actually funny. When CBS look Letterman from NBC, they gave him a bigger budget to do more. When Cox got S&V , they told them to do it with less. I feel sorry for both of these fine people .. just unusual for Cox to fire anyone when it’s not Thanksgiving or Christmas time. Again, maybe with more resources and Will not on the air …. it might have worked. If Vicki does stay on look for Mark Arum to be offered a job. He’s been doing a great job on the AM and they never give him a chance. He knows ATL and can be funny at times. No one else in Cox’s stable who has a chance at this (plus the move with save them money). You heard it here first!!!
Lynn
February 26th, 2010
7:12 pm
Bring back Kelly and Alpha!!!!!
Lynn
February 26th, 2010
7:12 pm
Enter your comments here
Larry Larkin
February 26th, 2010
7:30 pm
To: KM – and the others that are asking for Kelly and Alpha to return – do you want them to LOOSE their jobs in Chicago? Have some respect and don’t get them in trouble where they are, please…
Robin
February 26th, 2010
7:44 pm
I will admit B98.5 has not been that great, but it is not that Steve and Vicki are not good at what they do! I do not mean for Vicki to feel guilty if she were to stay on with them, but I just hope she does not do that here in Atlanta since she and Steve have been together so long’ That is just how it is.
I agree with a lot of the folk’s comments, that it is not necessarily the people on some of these stations, just play some decent music! I called into DaveFM trying to hint that they play better music especially in the morning, but………..has not happened. I wish Steve and Vicki the very best. Just know you were the best in “your day”!
with her possibly staying on
John Dawson
February 26th, 2010
8:10 pm
Will’s humour was, by far, the funniest thing on that show! S&V were like listening to teachers on a coffee break! Give Will and his cute partner, Kirby , a chance!!!!
WSB-FM Management
February 26th, 2010
8:28 pm
We are pleased to announce our new morning show featuring Jordan Gray, Kate McCarthy, David Paul and The Kimmer!! Starting July 1st, morning radio will never be the same!! Our new morning show will also feature Kelly & Alpha. That’s Kelly Bundy on news and Alpharetta Al handling sports.
Mary
February 26th, 2010
11:48 pm
Steve & Vikki have been a top radio duo here in Atlanta for one reason–a million or so listeners like them! If B98.5 replaces them it’ll be about as successful as when Star 94 replaced them. The new team didn’t last a year! Bring back Steve & Vikki!
Beth
February 27th, 2010
12:54 am
I’m a fan of Steve & Vikki but as I read these comments I’m confused as to why so many who profess to listen exclusively to other stations or satellite radio care enough to post comments here. It’s just entertainment, folks. If you like to listen to B98.5 FM for the music then your opinion as to who hosts the show should matter. If not then why would you need to vilify Steve & Vikki just because you don’t care for their show? Change the channel and focus that emotional energy to something that really matters.
L McGraw
February 27th, 2010
7:54 am
It is DEFINITELY not Steve and Vikki that is this station’s problem. It is the music selection. I was thrilled when Steve and Vikki got the B98.5 job but if they are gone then so am I as a listener. I put up with the sucky music selection just to listen to Steve and Vickki. If Star 94 had any sense they would have been trying to woo them back after they realized their HORRIBLE mistake with the “Morning Mess”. Good Luck Steve and Vikki….hopefully someone will come to their senses and put you back on the air real soon….otherwise, I will just wake up to the “buzzing” of my alarm instead of Steve and Vikki and listen to an XM channel on the way to work. Boy, I will miss Steve and Vikki and their vitality in the mornings!
Kim
February 27th, 2010
11:24 am
Will not be listening to your station now!!! Loved Steve and Vikki
J* SWAGGER
February 27th, 2010
1:26 pm
Well I just want to tell WSB-FM… that bring the new crew is not going to help ratings at all if anything it looks like it gonna be like “THE MORNING MESS” that was on star 94 after S&V Left!! I Indeed know that S&V brought ALOT of people to the “RATINGS” and i dont blame vikki one bit for not staying with yall because she and steve could do better!!! also yall should get a new slogan ” ATLANTA BEST VERITY OF REPLAYED SOFT ROCK AND THE NEW HOME OF THE MORNING MESS”
) congratulations because my radio will NOT be included in your RATINGS again!!!
John Dawson
February 27th, 2010
2:02 pm
JEFF——– GET A LIFE!!!
John Dawson
February 27th, 2010
2:04 pm
MATT——– Get Jeff’s life!!!!
mike mangan
February 27th, 2010
2:12 pm
All you have to do is look at the cookie(if not cost)cutter formats and it makes you take note that the great morning personalities are basically no more.Just like Top 40 radio is gone forever and sadly their is not anybody left to teach today and tomorrows radio people.Having stated in broadcasting at 14 and now 62 having learned from some of the best top 40 people in the country in the late sixties and early seventies I have come to the conclusion that personality radio is gone forever thanks to the likes of cox as wll as other so called super broadcast groups.Other thanold airchecks is their anyone left to teach talented young morning people the ropes?Will the last guy out the door turn off the transmitter!!!
TheLazyComic
February 27th, 2010
9:35 pm
Yep, not surprised they’d offer Vikki a chance to stay and not Steve. The unemployment rate for is 83%. I, for one, am so tired of this imbalance. Just look at the local TV news. You can CLEARLY see this. Grrrrrrr.
Chuck
February 28th, 2010
8:52 am
Jeff has plenty to say and he says it well. I like so many started listening to B98.5 only because Steve and Vicki continued their morning show after leaving STAR. In 2010 is morning radio shows should be about the music and light entertainment for the working consumer audience. 30 – 50 year olds have the consumer buying power not the i-pod generation who onlu have money to spend becase the 30-50 year olds workd and can give money to them.
Keep it entertaining and keep it about the music.- Steve and Vicki know how to do it and do it well – - – -just fix the music.
J.B.F.
February 28th, 2010
1:12 pm
I ONLY listened on weekday mornings because of Steve and Vicki. If they are no longer there, I will not be a listener anymore. I did not listen because of the music they played, but because I like their show and there was not another one like it. Now I will listen to another station for the music, I guess.
Mac
February 28th, 2010
4:45 pm
I thought Kelly and Alpha were very entertaining when they were on the air and after a few days of Steve and Vikki I thought they were even less entertaining than Curling if that’s possable. So I quit listening. I’d be very excited to see Kelly and Alpha return.Mac
Karen
February 28th, 2010
8:00 pm
Steve & Vikki are great radio hosts and deserved better. I personally turned off 98.5 at least 6 months ago because Daughtry songs were on constantly. (Kelly Clarkson? – not a problem… Add up the Daughtry songs they play daily and you’ll be shocked.) However, even with 98.5 off my radio for the most part, I would tune in to Steve & Vikki in the morning. Your DJs all do a good job, in fact, but your music format is terrible.
Eddie
February 28th, 2010
8:04 pm
I have been in Atlanta for over 35 years, radio programs have had up and downs but I sure enjoy Steve, Vikki and Will in the early mornings when I go to work. No matter where they go, I will follow them. I hope they stay in this great city, they are entertaining and that is what people need these days since everything else seems to be crumbling around us. To most of the above comments…..GROW UP, we are no longer a trailer park audience.
J* SWAGGER
February 28th, 2010
9:56 pm
Karen!!! i am with youu they play wayyy too much if Chris Daughtry!!! it makes me soooo sick!!! and like everyone else i also will no longer listen to b98.5 or any of Cox Radio’s stations and this also includes Channel 2 News!!!
and maybe when they get the morning mess started on July 1st the ratings will be soo low that they beg, steve and vikki back and i hope they tell them flat out NOO!!!
Gcort49
March 1st, 2010
4:56 am
Have not listened to commercial radio since XM…st radio fan for over 7 years…so long I thought Steve/Vicki were still on 94Q
George
March 1st, 2010
6:09 am
Yay!!!! Yahoo!!!! Whoopee!! They’re GONE!!!!!!!!!
CM
March 1st, 2010
7:44 am
oh man……. I wondered what was up this morning….. I loved listening to them on my LONGGGGG commute every morning….. How are we going to know what happens with Cousin Tim now……… Or Cracker Barrel Lisa…….. booooooo B98.5…….. Guess I will have to listen to Star94 now….. I do like Will so maybe I will listen to him for a while…………..
Barbara Moss
March 1st, 2010
7:52 am
I did not listen to 94 after Steve & Vikki left and I won’t listen to 98.5 now. The guys they had before were the MOST BORING I have ever heard!
Debby
March 1st, 2010
8:09 am
I like Steve and Vikki and was thrilled when they came back on the air
and I will follow them whereever they go.
I had to listen to Cindy and Ray this am.
I didn’t enjoy The Morning Mess or the Burt show at all!!!!yuk
Jeff, I enjoyed your comments the most!
I don’t find today’s kids very loyal
and the one referring to OLD STEVE, HEY KID…are you planning on dying young??? if not, u 2 will
be “OLD” one day, just like your mom and dad and grandparents.
netradiojock
March 1st, 2010
8:12 am
I got the answer for the station —- BRING BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE TO ATL. He would kill it here in ATL.
Amy
March 1st, 2010
8:47 am
Kelly and Alpha; Kelly, Kelly; Alpha, Alpha!
Barbara McDonald
March 1st, 2010
9:04 am
I enjoyed Steve and Vicki and always looked forward to waking up to listen to them.. The station needs to get rid of their 80″s music on the weekends and other special occasions, I usually turn it off when it comes on.
Candice
March 1st, 2010
9:15 am
So Sad!!! I miss them. It was hard last time and now again…..this is worse than my divorce!!! There will never be a better Morning Show than Steve and Vikki!!!!!
Scott
March 1st, 2010
9:57 am
Enough of this regular radio garbage. SiriusXM! Bubba The Love Sponge!
D
March 1st, 2010
10:12 am
Like many, we made the switch to B98 when Steve & Vikki moved there. Never a fan of the station’s music (too bland and limited a playlist) it was still nice to have the consistency of the morning team. Ultimately we left B98, not because of S&V, but because we never could seem to catch the weather & traffic bulletins. S&V were never meant for audiences for Rap, hard rock, or country, but they were a good fit for their target audience: Soccer moms and their families. All those spewing venom probably weren’t listening to them anyway. That is why there are different formats and your radio does have a dial. Find what you like and leave what you don’t like for those who do. Jeff has made a concise and accurate analysis of the state of radio today. Like Wal-Mart moving into a small town, I’m afraid true local stations will be eclipsed by nationally syndicated shows. As a show, they may be good, but losing the local element is not a good thing for radio’s future.
Bobbie
March 1st, 2010
10:12 am
I have read most of these comments , and man if you are not from Atlanta or grew up here. Wile Steve and Vikki have been on the air for over the pasted 20 some odd years . Then you don’t know . Atlanta , Look up some of the archives and see what they have done .They have brought many of the big name concerts to Atlanta not to say all the charitable work they have done. Now what team can you say that has been together for so long ,Can make such a difference in there town . To me they are like home ,because I grew up here and like family you always like coming back to them.
Bobbie
March 1st, 2010
10:18 am
For got to say , it like you know when the Big chicken got its new look ….It was just not the same , but yet its still the Big chicken . Were would Marietta be now if they didn’t fight for that to be saved.
Georgia Peach
March 1st, 2010
10:31 am
I emailed the station manager complaining that they play the same songs. Of course he said it was to appeal to the listeners. From reading these comments. I guess it didn’t work. I hope they play more classic rock, more variety and fewer songs by some of these new artists with little talent. It must be easier to put together a show by playing the same songs every day.
Greg G
March 1st, 2010
10:32 am
Cox has not just ruined Steve and Vikki, They have also ruined Channel 2 News. I USED to listen/watch both. All these “teasers” about “upcoming” stuff is doing nothing but filling up air time with useless information–to the tune of 20% of the shows! I quit watching Channel 2 because I only got about 10 minutes worth of real news and I quit listening to Steve and Vikki because Cox forced them to do so many of these teasers that I was hearing the SAME teaser From Steve, the news gal, and from Will. Of course, I also got tired of listening to all of Will’s stories about his gay lifestyle. Personally, I could care less about his lifestyle and all the things that go on in it. I think that a radio show is the completely wrong venue for all that.
monk
March 1st, 2010
10:44 am
bring back KELLY & ALPHA !!! When they were brought here the first time gas went down to $.88 a gal. I always enjoyed interacting with them. It was always a great way to start the day.
Lauri
March 1st, 2010
11:13 am
Kelly & Alpha Ok, but why not Nudge? I loved him at night on 94.1 and enjoyed the few mornings he did for them. But I agree with the rest . . . the music was horrendous. More talk!
Connie
March 1st, 2010
11:24 am
I was surprised to hear about S&V leaving the station – I have enjoyed their show since they joined B98.5 – even the News Gal and Will and his “lifestyle” stories of his crazy cousin Tim (if they are true). I have had the option of turning the channel or station when I don’t care for something – sounds like Greg G’s radio dial doesn’t work –
Life brings changes – are you paying the same amount for a bottle of water as you were when you were growing up – (doubt water was even for sale then) – yes Changes.
Accept what is given – and GO ON with your life – else you’ll be STUCK in the Past.
Even though S&V were not on B98.5 FM this morning – I listened – it was actually nice to hear different songs that I not heard on there station before. I’ll listen again tomorrow and maybe for longer –
I wish the best for Steve and Vikki. If they re-appear then they just might get me as a follower – I listen to a station because I enjoy their entire format – not just to listen to a set of voices.
Patti
March 1st, 2010
11:25 am
Bring back Kelly and Alpha. I love them!!!!
Rodney Ho
March 1st, 2010
11:28 am
Sorry Larry. Kelly & Alpha are NOT working in Chicago.
philipgriffin
March 1st, 2010
11:33 am
Hey b98.5. From listening all morning every morning and patronizing your sponsors to never again. Hope you end up off the air.
Jim Ragan
March 1st, 2010
1:16 pm
Matt’s point about FM Talk is right on the money. I stream 99.7 WTN out of Nashville very frequently to listen to Phil Valentine and that station has been a consistent Top 10 performer most of the time. If a mid-size market like Nashville can make FM Talk work, Atlanta can also.
Also, Atlanta could use an all-news station, especially as most other Top 10 markets have well-known 24-hour news stations.
JRO
March 1st, 2010
1:48 pm
I also agree with Mrs. Norman Maine’s comments. It seems that every time there is a shake up and major radio personalities go bye-bye, the solution is to bring some former DJ back. There is a lot of young talent in Atlanta. Tim Orff, formally of DAVEFM, was never really given the opportunity to shine. At least he has a good time on air. After Orff’s unceremonious removal, DAVE “brought back” Jimmy Barrons. So, how has that gone?
LS
March 1st, 2010
2:17 pm
When I moved to Atlanta 5 years ago, I found Kelly and Alpha on 98.5. I enjoyed the mix of music and talk. It was all good to me. I was sad when they left!! I gave Steve and Vickie a try. I never heard them on Star 94. I’ve not been impressed at all with them or their show! Most of the things they do are just not funny and they both seem rather annoying. But I’ve also not found a show on morning radio that I enjoy!! There is nothing good on the radio. I too get tired of the same old songs played over and over.
It was my understanding that Kelly and Alpha always wanted to do more variety but were held back by Cox. Perhaps it’s time to let them lose and see what they can do!!
This is an opportunity for B98 to really change and give the people what they want. And goodbye Steve and Vickie!! Glad to see you go!!
Stop It
March 1st, 2010
3:17 pm
Ok- Everybody here blames Cox Radio for being so evil. Last year, it was Clear Channel that was so evil. People- get real! TV shows come and go all the time. The same happens in radio.
As for Kelly and Alpha- I am hoping Cox learned from their past mistake with those 2. Hell, anybody can build a radio show around spouting off a headline of the day in the news and then taking calls for 2 hours on the air about it. They did this every single day. It got old really quick. Their format might be best suited for AM stations. It would be nice if an FM station in Atlanta might actually play some music in the morning instead of insulting our intelligence!
K&AFan
March 1st, 2010
3:18 pm
Bring Kelly & Alpha back NOW!!! And hurry, before they really do move up to the Chicago market!!
Bindi
March 1st, 2010
6:51 pm
Please bring back Kelly and Alpha, they are way better than Steve and Vikki. They are down to earth people.
Larry Larkin
March 1st, 2010
6:55 pm
Bindi – obviously you don’t know Kelly & Alpha’s situation -
LuAnne
March 1st, 2010
7:13 pm
Again, BIG MISTAKE>..I listened to your Christmas Music as it was part of the thing.. I listened to B98.5 For Steve and Vickki Not for your music… This will be a BIG LOSS for you… Stationed changed effective NOW>>>
Kim
March 1st, 2010
7:55 pm
I have loved listening to Steve & Vikki over the years. I guess I will have to start listening to XM or let my kids have control of the radio in the mornings (UGH!!). Was glad when they got rid of Kelly and Alpha, don’t bring them back. And please, don’t give us 30 to 50 somethings some group like the “Morning Mess” to listen to, we are a bit more mature than that crap!
Misty
March 1st, 2010
8:24 pm
Cox, you just made a huge mistake. Many people in my office listened to Steve and Vicki and we’ve even commented on how we laugh all the way to work – boy, they make the drive SO much better – and what do you do? Let them go! Listenership just dropped……….
Brad
March 1st, 2010
11:33 pm
Wow, so many hateful people here. Thats why I liked Steve and Vicki. Turn on my radio in the morning and made me smile. I dislike the music on B98.5, but came over to mornings for Steve and Vicki. I grew up with them, They were like family. Looks like I’m heading back to Star. I did enjoy Cindy and Ray when they used to do afternoons, so its time to get to know their morning show.
Siriusly XM!
March 2nd, 2010
7:11 am
I switched to XM several years ago and have no need for FM radio. I can listed to the decade or mix that I want without commercials and without FCC oversight. Yes, I pay for this service, but it is WELL WORTH IT!
If B-98.5 wants to out-perform other stations, you need to get Tom Sullivan with Vikki or either dump the entire morning format. Kelly and Alpha are lame and there is a reason no one has hired them since their departure from B-98.5. I agree with the comment that Cox Radio couldn’t manage a little league hotdog stand…..if you want to be at bliss with your radio, subscribe to Sirius XM.
Jay Bird
March 2nd, 2010
8:40 am
I listened to Steve and Vicki through high school and college. I was glad when they came back to 98.5. But I realized pretty quick that if you didn’t spend every evening in front of the TV, you wouldn’t understand the hype of their show. I was sick of the whole morning show talking about Idol, 24, Sex in the City, etc. I hated the hollywood gossip, Vicki might as well go work for the Enquirer. As far as music goes, it seems as though the whole music library was Kelly Clarkson and Nickelback. And please stop with the stupid producer Will and his boy Kirby stories.
Give the Atlanta Listeners something or someone interesting to listen to.
Larry Larkin
March 2nd, 2010
9:27 am
Siriusly XM – Tom Sullivan – he has been “let go” more than most Hollywood husbands – why would you bring something like HIM back in the public? Jay Bird – you must be a biggot – (not that there is anything wrong with being one in YOUR world) – but who needs YOU and WHY would you listen to a station that you didn’t like (S&V were only on for 2 years, you had plenty of time to stop listening)? Kelly & Alpha and Steve & Vikki were both hard working reliable radio host. You need to get into XM and out of the radio market.
Marilyn
March 2nd, 2010
11:03 am
I have to say I love listening to Steve & Viki. But the music on 98.5 could REALLY use a good vamping up! The only time I listen to that station is/WAS in the morning with Steve & Vicki. And, I agree with Jeff to a great extent. Viki has a very infectious laugh and that is what I need in the morning, not crude & rude. I don’t know about the hosts prior to them on 98.5 because I didn’t listen to them so I can’t say they were better or not…..just that I do like Steve & Viki and hope they find a new home here in Atlanta soon.
James
March 2nd, 2010
11:21 am
First off, I will miss S&V. It was obivous that there show had little to no budget to begin with. When they were on Star 94, they had much better promotions. Second, while I enjoyed Will stories, he could not take the place of Tom Sullivan. Yes, the music was repative and boring. For those who want Kelly and Alpha back. Why did B98.5 get rid of them to begin with. Im sure it was ratings. The above article mentioned nothing about S&V ratings, just money. To WSB Management, I won’t be here for your new show. In much the same way your former Kelly and Alpha fans switched. The same way I switched from Star when you brought S&V over.
Perkle
March 2nd, 2010
11:37 am
I grew up listening to Steve & Vikki and will miss them very much.
I do agree that the “uninvited guest” was probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.
It might have been funny once. I listened to my iPod on the way to work anyway, but I do like to hear the news, traffic, weather first thing in the morning. Randy & Spiff are on the oldies station, guess I’ll give them a listen. They seem to be less annoying than any of the other morning shows.
Angela Smith
March 2nd, 2010
1:07 pm
The music sucks, not the hosts….and now the station sucks
Nicole
March 2nd, 2010
5:04 pm
I hate that S&V got the axe without giving them a chance to say goodbye to their fans, but that happens with other radio personalities. On the air one day, gone the next, without an explanation. Maybe they were let go due to their frequent, embarrassing screw-ups with their contest gimmicks and call-ins, ie…
1. The “Kate dates 8″ thing, in which they unknowingly set her up with a married guy, and then his wife in Texas finds out. She gives S&V, and Kate, hell, (embarrassing all of them) when her husband was the liar.
2. The “Valentines Proposal” thing in which one former breast cancer survivor pours her heart out and proposes, to have her boyfriend put her off. And the guy who proposes to his girlfriend, who ends up breaking up with him on the air.
3. The time they had an exercise freak’s wife call him up (on the air) and ask him to come home to spend time with her. He sounded clearly pissed and she sounded humiliated. I don’t think that on-air phone call did anything positive for their strained relationship.
4. I know there are several other humiliating calls , but I can’t recall specifis right now. I just think, even though they may have been trying to do something fun and ratings-grabbing, Steve and Vikki stuck their foot in their mouth, and did some stupid things without thinking them through. Who wants their relationship problems escalated and played out on the radio?
Carole
March 2nd, 2010
5:07 pm
Loved Steve and Vikki. Changed to B98 when they came on after Star 94. Now will leave B98 too. Music is boring. I loved hearing Steve and Vikki talk. Hope they land somewhere else in Atlanta.
Melody
March 2nd, 2010
6:20 pm
I never listened to 98.5 until Steve and Vikki signed on…I liked their interactions with Will and find the morning drive a complete bore without them. I have turned off the radio rather than listening to 98.5’s sleepy music while I’m driving. I will gladly listen to the station that hires them back!
LFerry
March 2nd, 2010
7:58 pm
I am sorry to see Steve and Vicki go.. I can’t stand Producer Will. Could comment further, but it wouldn’t be pretty. As far as Alpha and Kelly, I thought they were rude and obnoxious. I called to comment on something a couple of times and Alpha answered the phone, he was short and rude, no personality. I hope Steve and Vicki stay together. I plan on following them for morning show. I DO NOT LISTEN TO B98.5 ANY MORE IN THE MORNING. Will SUCKS!
Greg G
March 2nd, 2010
8:04 pm
Well, Connie doesn’t seem to read posts very well. In my post I mentioned that I have already changed both my radio AND my TV tuner to something other than the Cox stations. My feedback here is just to let Cox know WHY they are losing some listeners, if they actually care. I actually did write a similar Email directly to the VP/Market Manager of Programming at B98.5 and received a very nice but very canned reply. At this point I know that they have heard my assessment. What they choose to do about it will determine if I ever tune in to B98.5 or Channel 2 again for more than just a passing channel surf.
J* SWAGGER
March 2nd, 2010
8:50 pm
Yeah Greg i did the same thing and got a very nice but canned reply, i dont believe they really care about S&V or there RATINGS!! and after looking at the ratings WSB-FM (b985) was #2 on the charts so i dont see the issue!! As far as Cox Radio i am done with all STATIONS!! But i will be Following S&V along with all my employees!! there losing about 50 of us!!!
Larry.Larkin
March 3rd, 2010
3:09 am
Why don’t you wait and see what transpires over the next few months before doing all your yammering – I personally liked listening to B98.5 this past Monday and Tuesday – I notice a different venu of music – interesting… Producer Will is doing his job until there are changes. I keep 98.5 on in my business all day long – it’s a station I want my customers to hear in the background. Are S&V and K&A the only DJ’s that have ever been let go? Life goes on people – Do you think if YOU lost your job – say at Sony – that none of us would EVER buy a Sony product again – DOUBTFUL… You will not have S&V and K&A in your thoughts 2 weeks from now. I’m sure they all appreciate your support.
Kellygirl
March 3rd, 2010
8:02 am
Bring back Kelly and Alpha – they were the best thing that happened to B98.5 – that’s why they lasted a decade. I kept listening to B98.5 because I like the music and the other DJ’s and Will Gara, but didn’t like Steve & Vikki. Keeping my fingers crossed for Kelly & Alpha to return.
grandma
March 3rd, 2010
9:04 am
Talk? Personalities? JUST PLAY THE DAMN MUSIC!!!!!
CHARLIE
March 3rd, 2010
9:09 am
WILL MISS YOU STEVE/VICKIE HOPE TO HEAR YOU SOON TAKE CARE
kk
March 3rd, 2010
11:24 am
You think Kelly Clarkson was played too much? How about Daughtry? While I like him, I was sick of hearing his songs. The music needs to be stepped up a notch. And none of the things that Steve and Vicki chatted about was funny any more. I’ve always liked them and followed them to B98.5, but I thought everything about them had gotten stale — perhaps they needed a new producer!
Kelly
March 3rd, 2010
12:14 pm
I loved the Steve & Vicki show! Sad to hear that they are off the air! I prefer ‘talk radio’ in the morning versus music. I have not lived here long enough to know about the previous show, but I definately do not like the new morning guy or the music they have been playing over the past few days. I am a 36-yr-old female with an 11-year-old son & we listened to Steve & Vicki every morning on the way to school! We’re changing the channel for sure!
Jeannie
March 3rd, 2010
4:27 pm
I, too loved the Steve and Vikki show. And like others have posted, I quit listening to Star94 when they were let go there and started listening to B98.5 ONLY because of Steve and Vikki. So since Steve and Vikki are gone, I will no longer listen to B98.5. I was lost before Steve and Vikki returned to the radio, so now I’m going to be lost again. I don’t like the other morning shows. I’ll miss you, Steve and Vikki! Good Luck to you!
Will U. Bnice
March 3rd, 2010
4:46 pm
I am amazed at the hatred some people display.
Tracey
March 3rd, 2010
4:54 pm
Play Music please. Do not make me listen to every stupid rehash of every stupid reality show in the world. Please, play music and give traffic reports. That’s it! Don’t care about freaking American Idol, the bachelor, etc. All “reality” that really isn’t reality.
Lynne
March 3rd, 2010
5:54 pm
I am sad to see Steve and Vikki go, they were the only decent am show on in Atlanta. But, honestly Will is my favorite personality on the show, so I hope they keep him on the air. He could be SO awesome with the right partner. B98.5 s problem is their repetetive playlist. Their genre is “soft rock” that gives them about 4 decades or music to pick from and yet they play the same 50 songs over and over. Clarkson, Daughtry and Prince ALL the time. Now they have even included Miley in heavy rotation. The “BIG 80s” weekends sounded like a great thing until the second week when I figured out they are playing the same songs OVER and OVER. I don’t get it. I have always turned the station at 9am because Jordyn Gray gets on my nerves and Kelly McCoy later in the day is TERRIBLE. They have some serious revamping to do if they are going to keep listeners.
Peaches1123
March 3rd, 2010
6:21 pm
Glad that S & V are gone. I’d love to hear more music and less about what’s going on with the celebs. Too bad a station in Gainesville can’t be picked up down here in Hotlanta – MAJIC 102.9!!! Great blend of several decades of rock ‘n roll!! HEY, Cox, are you listening?!?!
Sherry
March 3rd, 2010
10:24 pm
Steve and Vikki were the only reason I listened to B98.5 and have already moved to 106.7 with Randy and Spiff. I really hate the way that radio stations just drop someone or a format without any warning to listeners. I guess there is no reason to feel a loyalty to a station if they don’t have any loyalty to the fans. Do what you want, 98.5, I have already moved on. BTW, I couldn’t stand Kelly and Alpha before, so why would I care to listen to them now.
Pegasus
March 4th, 2010
5:29 am
I will no longer be listening to B98.5 since they let Steve and Vikki go. They were the ONLY reason I listened to Steve and Vikki. B98.5 claims to have more variety of music than other stations, but that isn’t so. Like all the others, they play the same songs over and over again. Steve and Vikki was the only reason to listen to that station.
Sad
March 4th, 2010
8:43 am
Very sad they are gone. Will not listen any longer to 98.5. Get rid of Will or have him keep his personal life to himself.
katiebug
March 4th, 2010
5:07 pm
Our family, age ranged 17 to 54, put up with the music at B98.5 because we loved listening to . Steve and Vikki. You just lost 3 listeners!
Pam
March 4th, 2010
6:58 pm
I really enjoyed Steve and Vikki and thought they were a good fit for 98.5. I am disappointed that the station let them go with no explanation to the listeners. This seems a very unfair way to treat employees and fans. I will not be tuning in again because you play the same songs over and over again. I agree with the people who say satellite radio and/or Ipods are the way to go.
ex-98.5 listener
March 4th, 2010
10:06 pm
As an early 30-something, 98.5 was not exactly my favorite station. However, I tolerated it because I was such a loyal fan of Steve & Vikki on Star 94. However, I have no reason to listen to it anymore, and I really miss them if they don’t pop up on another Atlanta station. I understand why they may have been a better fit for a crowd my age and older, and therefore on the “least controversial, suitable for offices everywhere” light rock station. But I guess this isn’t the first time a radio station didn’t consider its listeners when making these decisions. Thank goodness for ipods and podcasts!
Lee
March 4th, 2010
10:59 pm
I liked Steve and Vickie, I’m sad Cox has ended their show. Steve & Vickie never offended me, and they were easy to listen to in the morning, never abrasive or loud. Corny as it was, I liked The Uninvited Guest, to not know how it ends is a bit of a letdown. I wish both of them the best and if it’s their wish to stay on the radio, I hope they find a new channel soon that will appreciate them.
Deborah
March 5th, 2010
6:55 am
Management is crazy. Steve & Vikki were the best on morning radio! I couldn’t wait to here them everyday. They made my ride into work enjoyable! I switched from star 94 when they came on b98.5. I hope they get on a station with no music. They will be missed.
cj
March 5th, 2010
7:48 am
Well, it;s about time they got it (management) that New Home of the Steve and Vicki show got so tirrrrrrrring. Vicki I could do without, that screeching and shrill laugh got on my nerves first thing in the morning. Steve on the other hand was great and enjoyed his voice and comments. Will is borrrring and tiring. I think splitting up this duo would be best and bring Steve back I think he could shine without Vicki and Will. Keep Will in the background where he needs to be. I do agree McKee was a show that kept you informed made you feel good and you got to laugh while you were in traffic and on your way to work.
Milestilmidnight
March 5th, 2010
10:51 am
I moved to the Atlanta Area about 5 years ago from Los Angeles where there are Great Morning “Teams” on morning radio…I really liked the Steve & Vikkie Show, hope I can tune them in on a FM Station soon.
CauseIcan
March 5th, 2010
4:06 pm
Well for what it is worth, I will miss Steve and Vikki. I have grown up listening to them and enjoy their humor and how well they get along. I can’t stand that frat humor someone else spoke of. The music is the most important and I love 80s weekend, but all radio stations play the same songs over and over and over!!! There is so much out there to be played! I just hope someone is hired that can help the mornings start easier. Thanks Steve and Vikki for all the laughs!
Kristen
March 5th, 2010
5:01 pm
Wow, what a bunch of mean spirited people. Everyone is so opinionated, it is disgusting! I can’t imagine being told we don’t need you nor want you anymore. Your job is terminated.
The radio business is brutal. Our society is so cruel….lighten up people…if you do not like the music and people turn the radio off. Do not encourage the CEO’s at the big companies to treat people like they do in this business. To Steve and Vick, thank you for the years of entertainment. Somethings change too much. Knowing somethings are the same, is comforting in the world. Best of Luck…..
Karen
March 5th, 2010
6:57 pm
Bring back Kelly and Alpha.They were great! Miss them greatly. Always looked forward to getting to work and listen to them. Stopped listening to b98.5 most of the time. Vickie was so annoying.
Amy
March 5th, 2010
8:27 pm
I will miss Steve & Vikki.
Bill
March 6th, 2010
5:58 pm
I just canceled B95.5
Sharon Poland
March 6th, 2010
11:16 pm
All I have to say is thank GOD for XM Radio – I have loved getting my morning started for almost 20 years with Steve and Vikki – NOW I have a reason to bring my portable XM player into the house – now I can listen to RAW DOG – and Sonny in the Morning – I don’t need to know about the crap going on in Atlanta anymore. There are no longer any local radio stations I care to listen to. How sad for Atlanta – with all the good that Steve and Vikki have done for this community……..I won’t be watching WSB TV anymore either. COX – all I can say about them – IDIOTS.
JBMayretta
March 8th, 2010
8:19 am
I agree that it is the music, not Steve & Vicki…I am a faithful listen but have to change stations after a while because you repeat the sames songs over and over and over and over. It gets really old. There is a lot of music out there, change it up some, geez! I love Steve & Vicki.
Joan
March 8th, 2010
8:24 am
I’ve been listening to Steve & Vikki for the whole time they’ve been in Atlanta, and they’re like family. B98.5 has lost another listener!
marcyleigh
March 8th, 2010
8:35 am
Maybe it’s just me but I personally wouldn’t malign anyone who has done as much as Steve and Vikii have for Children’s hospital, and other charities around the Atlanta area. The fact that the most venemous comments are coming from the people who want Kelly and Alpha to come back, gives me a clue as to what type of show they must have. I do remember coming across Kelly and Alpha one time while surfing the radio channels and almost fell asleep before I could get the channel changed. How boring a team they are. I guess it takes an individual with a sense of humor to appreciate Steve and Vikii’s show. I’m probably not going to listen to b98.5 anymore, because the only reason I did listen in the first place was because of them. The stations music selection leaves much to be desired and Will is not worth listening to on his own.
Cheri
March 8th, 2010
9:14 am
I only listened because of Steve & Vikki – not so sure I will continue. I can’t handle Hall & Oats in the morning without Steve.
Robin
March 8th, 2010
8:17 pm
I was sorry to hear about Steve and Vikki leaving. I really enjoyed the show. Now what am I going to listen to???
Lisa Patterson
March 8th, 2010
8:41 pm
I LOVE Steve and Vikki. I was so excited when they were on B98.5 and I switched to them. Now that they are gone I will switch back to 94.1FM. SORRY!!!
Angie
March 8th, 2010
9:18 pm
Walton & Johnson!
Linda Burke
March 9th, 2010
9:17 am
Bring back Kelly and Alpha……..The show has not been the same since they were let go.
hearae
March 9th, 2010
9:28 am
No more Heave and Sticky!
TrapperJohn48
March 9th, 2010
4:22 pm
Thank God for the station’s decision to get Steve McCoy out and please follow with taking Vikki Locke off of the air also. I have changed Atlanta radio stations twice now to avoid having to listen to either of their monotone dribble. They DO love to hear themselves talk! Atlanta morning radion has sucked for years across the entire FM dial. Do us all a favor, Bring back Gary McKee and Yetta Levitt…that was morning entertainment worth listening to!! Whatever happened to the Naked Lady?
Kathy Hunt
March 9th, 2010
5:54 pm
I have followed Steve and Vikki for years. The entertainment that they provided Monday-Friday was the way I was accustomed to beginning my day. I think this is a bad business decision and I certainly will miss listening to these two as I start my day.
Steve & Vikki fan
March 10th, 2010
8:56 am
I, too, will no longer be listening to the 98.5 station. Steve & Vikki made that worth listening to in the mornings – without them, back to Star 94. Still, not the same, but better than the alternative. Good luck Steve & Vikki, hope you land somewhere together again – I’ll be waiting.
JanB
March 10th, 2010
11:52 am
I was totally disgusted when B98.5 removed Kelly & Alpha just shy of their ten year service to them. I was a previous fan of Steve & Vicki on Star 94.1, but felt B98.5 played more the music I wanted to hear and liked Kelly & Alpha and after some months of listening to DaveFM and River, went back to B98.5. I think B98.5 is not the personalites – its the lack of understanding that people that have to sit in traffic like mix…we are a mixed culture in Atlanta – why are we playing the same things over and over and we want some talk/personality but not talk to carry the entire show….the execs have failed in finding the correct combination of contests, music, news/traffic and you can blame the personalities all you want…but that doesnt make it so..there are other ways to cut a budget than people that are known and cared about – LIKE YOURS FOR INSTANCE.
Karen
March 10th, 2010
9:58 pm
You are crazy to take Steve and Vicki off the air. I wake up to them each morning. Bummer.
libois
March 11th, 2010
10:37 am
Have always enjoyed listening to Steve and Viki. It was even funny when they were on with Tom Sullivan. I stopped listening to STAR 94 when they left and only listened to B98.5 in the morning when they were on. Satellite radio is the way to go…will not listen to any Atlanta stations now!
JF
March 11th, 2010
7:24 pm
Put Steve & Vikki back on Star94 in the mornings & move Cindy & Ray back to the afternoons! They should have never messed with that. The younger audience isn’t listening to the radio in the AM – or afternoons for that matter. Come on Star94 – get smart! And B985 – bad decision!!!
Millie
March 15th, 2010
8:07 am
Ir there a remote chance of getting “Sounds of Faith” added on Sunday mornings? The greatest of all programs on 94.9 was awakening on Sunday morning to Alan Kunke’s smooth mellow voice and hearing the many, many, many spiritual selections that made my heart soar. When WPCH disappeared millions of us were heartbroken. Bring back Sounds of Faith please!!
Miss D
March 15th, 2010
10:17 pm
B98.5 made a big mistake by letting Steve go. I like Vikki, but Will is not a good partner for her. I agree the music needed some help too. I only listened to the morning show, so now, I won’t be listening at all! I hope they can find another home in Atlanta, if not, I guess I’ll join the others with the iPod and taking CD’s to work to listen to. All other stations are for the tiny boppers, country (ugh) or rap crap(yuck!). Maybe B98.5 will find a whole new crowd. Just play music for babies.
Jacque Check
March 15th, 2010
10:38 pm
Vicki is not very exciting without Steve, and I am sure that she will agree. The 98.5 show is now, very boring.
They try to keep the show moving with Cousin Will, which is boring, too. Steve added a little pizazz to the show, offering an intelligent, warm, twist to the entertainment. He and Vicki play off of each other very well…at least enough to keep the show fresh and interesting. He adds a personality to the show. Without Steve, you might as well just play music with a few less than exciting comments added to the music variety. I REALLY miss Steve. The show lays flat without him. I love the personalities of Vicki and Will, but they are dull without the comic relief of Steve who is the brunt of their jokes and quips. PLEASE bring Steve back!!! I have spoken to many of my “older” yet “hip” (smile) friends who totally agree. This takes me back to when Randy and Spiff were suddenly thrown off of the air without any explanation to their audience about what happened. Now, I am gladly going back to Randy and Spiff for my morning commute (we old ones DO still go to work at 6:00 in the morning). I would still like to stay attached to modern music, without going completely to the “oldies”. But, you have forced me to choose another route.
Fondly,
An old listener
Jacque Check
March 15th, 2010
10:43 pm
YUCK, NOT KELLY & ALPHA!!
craig
March 16th, 2010
3:52 pm
we need the bobandtom show
Layne Allen
March 17th, 2010
7:35 am
What a big mistake. Steve is great. Vicki is horrible. and Will good lord beat a dying horse over and over again. who gives a rat’s tail about his cousin. Just play decent music. and that other team kelly alpha, they are as bad and stupid as randy and spiff. thank god for CD’s. Bring back Gary McKee, JJ Jackson and the music the baby boomers love to hear. Not all of this crap now.
Lin
March 17th, 2010
10:26 am
Never liked the “new” 98.5 Steve and Vikki but after Kelly and Alpha just didn’t find anything else good for early mornings at 6 a.m. Recently found 104.7 and it is fun,clean and the host are full of positive energy. It might not be for everyone but works for me. I might go back if Kelly and Alpha can be as good as they used to be. I’m probalby an old timer but still work 5 days a week and need a morning that is informative, cheerful and decent music ( please no CAR WASH )
Diana
March 18th, 2010
11:11 am
I think steve was great, I sure miss him, I love the music and Vikki and him made a great team, It’s so sad he’s gone.
Vicki
March 18th, 2010
4:54 pm
Bring back Kelly & Alpha….I got so tired of hearing about the “new” Steve and Vikki show….it was bad enough when it was Steve and Vikki…now that it’s just Vikki (and Producer Will), it’s a total bore. And I don’t listen for the music in the morning….I want traffic, news, and weather most of all.
robin l.
March 18th, 2010
10:37 pm
i love steve & vicki its a shame u dont see the magic. they make the show
Eric
March 19th, 2010
8:13 pm
I used to listen to 94.9 as Peach and Lite FM. Clear Channel lost a loyal listener when 94.9 changed over to country music in December, 2006. I went back to listening to B 98.5 FM… they began airing the syndicated Delilah show at night. Steve and Vikki would end their 17-year run at Star 94 in late 2007, and move over to B 98 in July, 2008. B 98 has been such a breath of fresh air since mid-2008.
Wish Clear Channel would consider overhauling 1 of their existing Atlanta stations… maybe bringing back the WPCH-FM calls, Peach branding, and AC music format. Probably too far fetched.
Eric
March 19th, 2010
9:01 pm
Furthermore, B 98.5 FM may be getting about ready to lose me too.
I could picture Clear Channel bringing back the Peach branding, WPCH calls, and AC format to its former 94.9 dial position. Maybe Steve and Vikki getting a new morning show… and Delilah’s show returning to her Peach/Lite FM roots. Just a thought.
S & V FAN
March 20th, 2010
1:36 pm
I totally agree about Will being a part of the problem and the music! Steve and Vikki definitely not the problem. They are awesome and I will not listen to 98.5 now. I left STAR 94 when they did and now I will leave 98.5 too! They are funny, entertaining and clean! They needed Tom as their sidekick as they had him at Star 94. The 3 of them were a good match. Had me laughing every morning on my way to work. Will, not to funny. Boring is the word. THIS SUX BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
S & V FAN
March 20th, 2010
1:41 pm
I THINK ITS ABOUT THE $$, BOTTOM LINE FOR 98.5. LET THEM GET CHEAPER LABOR, MAKES ME SICK!!! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeanie K Banks
April 13th, 2010
8:54 am
Pleeese bring back Kelly and Alpha. I have hated losing them. They are so wonderful!!!! Steve and Vicki are sooooo dull and boring.
Gwen
April 14th, 2010
12:07 pm
I had listen to Steve and Vickie since the 70’s at various radio stations. I always enjoyed them. I always enjoyed B98.5 also. But when they came to B98.5 it was like they were trying to stay in the young crowd. Talking about gays, sex and other things so freely, that I know they never talked about before. I know Steve has kids and wondered what they thought about their Dad talking like that. I lost respect for both of them because I like B98.5 for it’s conservative format.