I don't listen to Imus anymore, because I've got enough to worry about with WFAN and ESPN 1050. But a couple of loyal readers from WatchDog's obsessed-with-Imus days alerted me that Imus has been saying very nice things about Mike Francesa and Chris Russo this week.
Interesting. Francesa and Russo indeed were doggedly loyal to Imus during last year's unpleasantness, but the relationship had appeared to be strained since then.
Among other things, Francesa and Russo ripped Imus for inviting Tim Russert back on his show after Russert failed to support Imus during the Rutgers fallout.
Anyway, here is Imus with Billy Packer Thursday. Mike and Chris come up about 5:40 into the conversation.
Said Imus: "By the way, Billy, if you're going to ever make a list of stand-up guys, put those two names at the top: Mike Francesa and Chris Russo. I'm going to tell you now, boy, I don't want to go into a lot of detail now, but those guys, those are some big cojones there.''
Comments (8)
Neil, can you follow up with Chernoff. Is the relationship with WFAN strained. This is relevant b/c this has to do with WFAN and the person who was the voice of the station for almost 20 years.. Really is very interesting.
Jeff: You are right that this is an interesting development. I will do so when I get around to it. But not today!
Neil,
Can you also ask Chernoff why he insults his listeners with
no-talent sophomoric fools like Screech Roberts?
Imus is class.
best
lou
Cowboy Imus is so classy.
Calling 18 year old girls nappy head hoes. class.
Calling Stern a kike on Charlie Rose. class.
Calling a secretary at NBC a Ni***. class.
Calling Robin Quivers a Ni***. class.
He's a pathetic loser who never takes responsibility for any of his actions. He just blames everything on the booze and coke. Class.
jeff, enough with Imus stuff. You wanted your Imus fix, you got it.
ThanX Neil
Yes Neil, we're still here. Thanks.
Neil, I look forward to your story on the Imus/Mike/dog/WFAN relationship. Great stuff.