George Noory Sucks! - The Definitive Compendium

[Frys Girl]

Alright, I've been lurking this website since I heard someone shout it out a while ago. I fucking despise George with a passion but I usually listen everyday just because I need podcasts and radio shows loaded into the iPod to keep me entertained through a 10 hour work day.

One of my biggest pet peeves with George is when he let's callers ramble on and on when it's so fucking obvious they have nothing to say and they're making it up as they go along. Case in point is that kid who called about seeing the alien on the roof of the school. It's clear that the kid is stoned and/or drunk and is just doing this call for shits and giggles and George just keeps asking his mundane questions clearly not paying attention. It drives me nuts when you know that Art or Ian would have called the kid on his shit or started fucking with him.

Another pet peeve is how drained he seems once he hits the 1 hour mark. He seems hyped up and energized during the first hour like he's having a great time and is excited for the guests. Fast forward an hour later, it seems like he loathes what he is doing and cannot wait to get the hell out of there. He shows a complete lack of interest in ANYTHING besides how his voice fluctuates on certain words. The third hour of the show just seems like pure torture for him. It would almost seem like he was forced into this job that is ,of course, unless he's talking about his favorite subject --- HIMSELF! It's amazing how revived he gets once he can ramble on himself for a good minute and a half or tell some story that has no relation to the topic or guest at all.

And what the hell is up with George always trying to keep it "G" rated? You're in safe harbor when it comes to the FCC regulations, it's past 10 PM, you RETARD. You can freely talk about feces and urine and drop words like "piss", "damn","crap","ass","hell", and "god damn".

But the thing that absolutely infuriates me the most is when he refers to it as "MY SHOW".

George Noory is scared he'll lose his cushy job. He thinks words like "peed in my pants" will get him in trouble. Moron.

[Camper]

I see that Kevin Mitnick is scheduled to be the guest on Tuesdays show with Noory. He's the infamous hacker guy. He's been on the show a couple times and I think he even guest hosted once.

It's actually painful to listen to Noory interview this guy because he knows nothing about computers, hacking etc. Tune in if you want to hear Noory at his worst.

[Wahnfried]

Tune in if you want to hear Noory at his worst.

With all due respect... isn't that ANY night? 

[Morgus]

It's actually painful to listen to Noory interview this guy because he knows nothing about computers, hacking etc. Tune in if you want to hear Noory at his worst.

so - it will be the same as any other night.
Noory obviously knows and learns nothing about all the guest's topics - he always asks the same guest over and over again the same questions. 

[M Knight]

so - it will be the same as any other night.
Noory obviously knows and learns nothing about all the guest's topics - he always asks the same guest over and over again the same questions. 

You mean like "What made you get into this anyway?"; "How old are you?"; and "Did you fax over the questions you wanted me to ask?"

[stevesh]

Another pet peeve is how drained he seems once he hits the 1 hour mark.

Yup. One 'tell' that suggests George doesn't really enjoy the cushy job he has is his habit of referring to calls in the last hour as 'final phone calls' or the 'final segment'. He never misses a chance to call some aspect of the show the 'final' whatever. Seems to me to be the mark of someone who can't wait for the workday to end.

I have a friend who thinks that Art personally selected Noory to be his successor so as to make himself (Art) look better in retrospect. If so, it obviously worked.

My own theory is that Noory got the job because his non-challenging ('don't make me think') 'amiable doofus' persona appeals to listeners who are dumb enough to buy the high-commision gold securities, believe the claims of the snake-oil sellers and fall for the credit repair and work-at-home scams which comprise most of the C2C advertisers.

[kf5iwe]

Last night I was tuning through the am band. I stopped at 1040 WHO out of Des Moines Iowa. They were playing a replay from I guess friday night. Open lines. Some guy called in about a sea monster he had seen. George asked him, and I am not kidding, "Was the head and neck in 2 pieces or was it 1 piece". Correct me if I am wrong, But if the head is in 1 piece, and the neck is in another piece, wouldn't it be I don't know.......DECAPITATED!!!! How would it be seen swimming George? Oh God why do I continue to turn it on? It is time for the icepick to the ears.

[M Knight]

Yup. One 'tell' that suggests George doesn't really enjoy the cushy job he has is his habit of referring to calls in the last hour as 'final phone calls' or the 'final segment'. He never misses a chance to call some aspect of the show the 'final' whatever. Seems to me to be the mark of someone who can't wait for the workday to end.

I have a friend who thinks that Art personally selected Noory to be his successor so as to make himself (Art) look better in retrospect. If so, it obviously worked.

My own theory is that Noory got the job because his non-challenging ('don't make me think') 'amiable doofus' persona appeals to listeners who are dumb enough to buy the high-commision gold securities, believe the claims of the snake-oil sellers and fall for the credit repair and work-at-home scams which comprise most of the C2C advertisers.

He's malleable, formless, pliable, unchallenging, directionless and gullable.  Perfect corporate pick.

[Tara]

He's malleable, formless, pliable, unchallenging, directionless and gullable.  Perfect corporate pick.

Shouldn't you add the letter "r" to the last word of your entry?   

[Lovely Bones]

It's bad that managent doesn't care he's such an idiot. Worse that listeners don't universally complain to management

We're here!  We're here!  (But we're "haters," apparently . . . )

[PB the Deplorable]

I predict Tommy will find the old Dexter Monterrey cue card scrunched up under George's desk. 

Someone on staff will spend a few hours with George, helping him with the pronunciation.  A guest or caller will vaguely allude to life after death and George will interrupt and use the remaining time in the segment to sicken anyone listening with another bumbling rendition...

[Rico999]

I have a friend who thinks that Art personally selected Noory to be his successor so as to make himself (Art) look better in retrospect. If so, it obviously worked.

My own theory is that Noory got the job because his non-challenging ('don't make me think') 'amiable doofus' persona appeals to listeners who are dumb enough to buy the high-commision gold securities, believe the claims of the snake-oil sellers and fall for the credit repair and work-at-home scams which comprise most of the C2C advertisers.

The people that chose George have openly said that it was his willingness to do anything they asked of him which really sold them that he was the right guy for the gig.    I remember when Art intro'd him to the audience, saying that "this guy gets it," with regard to what Coast is all about.    Well, maybe Art knew he really didn't "get it," or maybe he wasn't sure -- but Art had to play along, because after all, it was his 2nd 'permanent' replacement (remember the Mike Siegel fiasco?) and they'd hopefully get the right guy for the job.

Re George in general -- his interest in the TRUTH, his bumbling, nice-guy persona.  It's all an act, schtick, if you will.  Have any of you ever seen the great film "A Face in the Crowd," starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau?  From about 1957 I'd guess.  Elia Kazan was the director.  It's on TMC pretty often and you can get it from just about any outlet.  At that time the film was made, there was a genial everyman variety show host with a rumbling baritone voice who was one of the most popular people in America.  He was an expert pitchman and everyone loved him. 

The film, "A Face in the Crowd," was about a country bumpkin "Lonesome Rhodes," brilliantly portrayed by Griffith, who just like Godfrey,  rose to big success almost overnight; who in reality (like Godfrey), was an ambitious and volatile monster.  Rhodes bad side was finally gets exposed to the public -- via live TV (Rhodes wasn't aware the camera was "on") -- by putting down his viewers as dummies and hicks to be manipulated in the most derogatory language possible.  It ruined him.

Well, I think we have another Arthur Godfrey or Lonesome Rhodes, if you will, on our hands with Ralphie.  I think his whole act is a fake.  Trouble is, he's not as cagey as the Lonesome Rhodes character, certainly not nearly in Godfrey's league -- in fact, he's basically not real bright.  But he does what he's told and sticks to the script, so unless he screws up so badly it can't get covered up, we're stuck with him.   The only light at the end of the tunnel that I can see is that his ad-libs are so weird and goofy, it might end up sinking the ship.

The network does everything they can to prop up this fool, but the number of anti-George Noory webpages and forums out there is pretty indicative that the smarter listeners have got this guy figured out.

[Scully]

... The film, "A Face in the Crowd," was about a country bumpkin "Lonesome Rhodes," brilliantly portrayed by Griffith, who just like Godfrey,  rose to big success almost overnight; who in reality (like Godfrey), was an ambitious and volatile monster. ...

... Well, I think we have another Arthur Godfrey or Lonesome Rhodes, if you will, on our hands with Ralphie.  I think his whole act is a fake. ...

Great post, Rico.  I think you've captured the essence of George Noory here. Even though I don't really think Noory has the brains to be a total monster, the description is close enough ... 

[PB the Deplorable]

... I remember when Art intro'd him to the audience, saying that "this guy gets it," with regard to what Coast is all about.

Well, maybe Art knew he really didn't "get it," or maybe he wasn't sure -- but Art had to play along, because after all, it was his 2nd 'permanent' replacement...

Re George in general -- his interest in the TRUTH, his bumbling, nice-guy persona.  It's all an act, schtick, if you will....

... The network does everything they can to prop up this fool, but the number of anti-George Noory webpages and forums out there is pretty indicative that the smarter listeners have got this guy figured out.

What did Art mean when he said 'George gets it' is right up there with 'how does Snorge keep the job?'

I would say it takes awhile listening to George to realize how much of what he says is scripted out for him, how it's all fairly redundent - the 'how are yoo' questions, the one word interruptions ('incredible'), the creepy personal stories, his default topics (2012, angels, clowns, Big Pharma is killing us, the barbershop politics and economic ideas, tumeric, etc), how he manages to continually miss asking a follow up when a guest says something astounding.  It doesn't all quite sink in at first, the full magnitude of it, especially when he was just on once in awhile filling in - and putting in enough effort to keep the gig.  I doubt Art Bell spent much time listening to his guest hosts anyway.

The claims about 'bein' innerested' in the paranormal topics since childhood, about joining groups similar to MUFON as a child, his OBE claim, all that, makes for a good story - his lack of preparation and lack of basic knowledge of the subject matter didn't show through as an every once in awhile host the way it does now every night during his Lazy Years.  Why would someone have lied about that?  Just to get a job?  Didn't George think he'd be exposed at some point?

For awhile, after he decided he 'wud be in politics if he weren't in radio', and, oh yeah, when the rating continued to plummet, he even started saying that there wasn't an audience for the paranormal, that the show would only cover it sometimes 'for fun' - in between the fear mongering, the shilling for George's political crap and the sponsors.

Lately he has added that 'he was recruited by PremRat' to take over the show to his resume - the one he has them post when he's at a convention or something.  Recruited?  Seriously?  More like he begged for it (in flowery corporate jargon of course).

[PB the Deplorable]

... Re George in general -- his interest in the TRUTH, his bumbling, nice-guy persona.  It's all an act, schtick, if you will...

Is it possible George Noory is one of the great comedic actors of our time?  Playing the goofball, the oddball - Gilligan, Kramer, Jim on Taxi, Barney Fife, Archie Bunker, Dr Morgus, Gomer Pyle, Cliff Clavin, Ted Baxter, Maxwell Smart - all rolled into one?

Nah, probably not, to what end?  If he were, he'd be warmer, more fun, more endearing.  He really must be this way.

[Frys Girl]

Tonight, David Wilcock will discuss "spontaneous evolution." Maybe it's one of those "so bad it's good" nights. I doubt it.

[Scully]

In the spirit of the long running discussion here as to whether it's the hosts or the producers/Premrad who decide show topics and guests, I've heard both Ian and Knapp claim those perogatives in the last few weeks.

Knapp responded to a caller by saying he would find out some followup info about Turkish UFO's and have a whole show on it.  Ian told a guest talking about the Jordan Codices that's he's booking him to come back in 4 weeks for a show on the subject. Just the fact that they don't feel restrained says a lot.

Wonder if George avoids any such initiative to avoid rattling his golden Premrad cage or if he's just too stinkin' lazy to pick up that heavy old phone. 

[Morgus]

Tonight on the air the guest complimented Noory saying he seems to be a work-a-holic and Noory didn't correct him - only mentioning he has a staff that makes his job seem harder than it really is.
For us "haters" we aren't fooled. A work-a-holic doesn't take off or leave early most Fridays.
If he was one, he would do extra hours not cut out early...

[PB the Deplorable]

Tonight on the air the guest complimented Noory saying he seems to be a work-a-holic and Noory didn't correct him - only mentioning he has a staff that makes his job seem harder than it really is...

They used to make him re-do a commercial once in awhile, try to talk about the topic and guest sometime during the day, maybe suggest some questions for him to ask, try to give him the news copy and cue cards to read before going on.  George finally put a stop to all that. 

Not that anyone on his staff is in any way impressive, but at least they come in to work and try to produce a show.  Imagine doing that then seeing the nightly pile George turns it into.  Then having to listen to George try to be funny putting them down around the office and on the air, yuk, yuk, yuk.  Imagine the complaints - calls, emails, letters, whispered condolences from others in the building, dealing with upset guests after a show.  That office must just be dreary and awful.  It will be as much of a relief to his staff as it will be to us when the show is finally canceled.

[Morgus]

Whats up with the rash of callers in Hawaii recently?
Here is yet another one for the first of the callers in the final hour tonight - she says she is on "the big island"
Could these be ringers, to give Noory the opportunity to endlessly brag about his new studio out there?

[PB the Deplorable]

Whats up with the rash of callers in Hawaii recently?
Here is yet another one for the first of the callers in the final hour tonight - she says she is on "the big island"
Could these be ringers, to give Noory the opportunity to endlessly brag about his new studio out there?

George:  'theyaire gunna hav tuh re-name it Thuh Dumb Island'

[WOTR]

I would say it takes awhile listening to George to realize how much of what he says is scripted out for him, how it's all fairly redundent - the 'how are yoo' questions, the one word interruptions ('incredible'), the creepy personal stories...

You need to listen to the latest story.  Bet you did not know that George nearly drowned the school bully and put an end to his mean streak for all time?  He did it out of concern for other students apparently, as he was not, himself bullied.  He also fails to mention how he got the bully from cowering under the showers to dump him in the pool (apparently the teacher did not mind this student missing class every day while shaking in fear in the showers.)  After careful consideration, I wish that he would hire a better writer of fiction to base his life on...

My own theory is that Noory got the job because his non-challenging ('don't make me think') 'amiable doofus' persona appeals to listeners who are dumb enough to buy the high-commision gold securities, believe the claims of the snake-oil sellers and fall for the credit repair and work-at-home scams which comprise most of the C2C advertisers.

Excellent!  Thanks for the reminder of when Noory lost any remaining credibility.  My confession is that I am ADD... I forgot all about that scam.  I actually took the time to google that work at home garbage that Noory seemed to personally endorse only to find the scam that it really was.  That he would use any sway that the shows past (Art) or that his guests gave him to push that scam on people who are- shall we say "unenlightened" enough to buy it really made me sick.  Saddly, I had already forgot the specifics of what gives me an unshakable feeling that the guy is scum every time I hear him.

[Wahnfried]

Is it possible George Noory is one of the great comedic actors of our time? 

No. Not possible. He's not that smart.

[M Knight]

Tonight, David Wilcock will discuss "spontaneous evolution." Maybe it's one of those "so bad it's good" nights. I doubt it.

With Noory we have "spontaneous devolution".  Let's see a book about that.

[onan]

With Noory we have "spontaneous devolution".  Let's see a book about that.

He could write it on sand script.

[Lovely Bones]

  Have any of you ever seen the great film "A Face in the Crowd," starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau? 

A powerful film, Rico.  If, like me, you grew up on Andy Griffith and little Ronny Howard whistling their way along a country road toward Mayberry, it'll have you wondering if you've even misjudged Griffith himself.  And a good comparison with Snoory, to a point.  As you say, Snoory doesn't have Lonesome's intelligence, which is part of what makes him so Machiavellian.  I think George has just stumbled and bumbled his way into a good thing and is being used by PremRat. 

Not that that absolves him in any way.  He's aware it's happening.  He just doesn't care, so long as he gets his paycheck and a chance for adulation (even if it's from the people he secretly hates). 

[rolindos]

I heard him talking about "..the studio I had built in Hawaii", like he's in charge, right.

The only thing that would keep me glued to a Noory show would be a debate between him and Yogi Berra. "Never answer an anonymous letter"- Yogi,
"You do something annual every year, don't you?"  - Noory

Now that would be funny!

Whats up with the rash of callers in Hawaii recently?
Here is yet another one for the first of the callers in the final hour tonight - she says she is on "the big island"
Could these be ringers, to give Noory the opportunity to endlessly brag about his new studio out there?

[Tara]

I think George has just stumbled and bumbled his way into a good thing and is being used by PremRat. 

Basically, Noory is like some jerk who won the lottery; he really didn't deserve Art's job, it just fell into his lap.  Think of it, what was Noory before he started subbing for C2C.  He was a 50 year old man who only had an evening talk show on local St Louis radio.  He had only gotten that far by his age?  Even in local radio, the better talk show hosts are on during the day.  Where was Noory relegated to in St. Louis, the graveyard shift. 

I guess part of what makes me so mad about Noory is that he fell into a high paying job without deserving it and without trying to bring himself up to the level the job should have.   He also is not even required by management to improve.  It's perverse.  Yes, yes, I know it's life in corporate America.

[PB the Deplorable]

yes indeed - during one of the quickie guests bringing up Hawaii.

Is it a coincidence there have been lots of callers in Hawaii recently so George can bring his new studio on "the big island" up a lot? 

The person now claiming PremRat 'recruited' him for the C2C job is saying they are 'building' him a studio in Hawaii.


Checking the C2C website, George's shit show is on 3 stations there - Oahu, Maui, and thuh Big Island.

So the studio being 'built' just for George must be an agreement with KPUA in Hilo on the Big Island for George to use the studio for a few weeks at a time once in awhile.  Maybe they have to add or upgrade another studio, maybe he can use what's already there.  One of the toadies probably has to find George a place to live, sumpthin' tuh drive.

Hilo, the Big Island itself, was pretty sleepy and laid back when I was there once to visit a friend.  Not near as many tourists as, say, Maui, semi-rural.  It's been awhile, maybe it's not like that anymore.  If not, a creepy lounge person like George, someone that likes flashing lights, 'gaming', driving around thinking he's a big shot, is going to be bored there.  It doesn't have Maui's night life, not a lot of people around like Honolulu.  And no matter where he goes or what he does, he can't get away from being dumb lazy, boring George Noory.

On the other hand, he'll fit right in with the tourists from places like Kansas - sandals, black sox up over the calfs, neon white thighs, ugh, ok, stopping there.  Can just see him and Tommy downtown Hilo, looking for tourist girls, mirror sunglasses, black leather jackets, Tommy's got a slice of pizza...

[General Johnson Jameson]

Well, I think we have another Arthur Godfrey or Lonesome Rhodes, if you will, on our hands with Ralphie.  I think his whole act is a fake. 

I hear it in his voice occasionally. Spot on Rico999