Art Bell

[S. R. Hadden]

So Art's announcement will be he has cancer (weak heart?) and will fly into space where zero gravity will help extend his life?

Let's not take this too literally!!

[Ward]

i think that S. R. Hadden has nailed it, this is playing out just like in Contact.

Well ART's having fun and so are we...

we are in for a ride

[GSD]

My prediction is that Art will simply be taking over Coast to Coast AM from George Noory.

I think most people have forgotten that George Noory signed a 10 year deal to host C2C effective 2003 until 2013. Since it's now 2013, Noory's contract is up and since Art is ready and willing to host again, Noory's contract simply won't be renewed.

So, I'm almost positive Art will become the full time C2C host again taking back HIS show.

Fingers crossed.

[onan]

My prediction is that Art will simply be taking over Coast to Coast AM from George Noory.

I think most people have forgotten that George Noory signed a 10 year deal to host C2C effective 2003 until 2013. Since it's now 2013, Noory's contract is up and since Art is ready and willing to host again, Noory's contract simply won't be renewed.

So, I'm almost positive Art will become the full time C2C host again taking back HIS show.

Fingers crossed.

Noory, within the last few weeks stated he had just signed a new contract for several more years.

[awguy]

My prediction is that Art will simply be taking over Coast to Coast AM from George Noory.

I think most people have forgotten that George Noory signed a 10 year deal to host C2C effective 2003 until 2013. Since it's now 2013, Noory's contract is up and since Art is ready and willing to host again, Noory's contract simply won't be renewed.

So, I'm almost positive Art will become the full time C2C host again taking back HIS show.

Fingers crossed.

They just extended Noory's contract a couple weeks ago, although they didn't say for how long. I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in this thread but this conversation is moving so fast I couldn't begin to tell you how many pages back it is now.

[Diabhal]

Did I not read on here that Noory had a renewal recently? Forgive me if I'm wrong.

[gs2offroad]

They just extended Noory's contract a couple weeks ago, although they didn't say for how long. I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in this thread but this conversation is moving so fast I couldn't begin to tell you how many pages back it is now.

supposedly a "long term" extension: http://www.premiereradio.com/news/view/1408.html

[dan7800]

Art is joining the view.

[Area51]

I think Art wants to start fresh and going back to Coast he would lose too much control of the show. He needs to get his creative vision back free from the control of Premier. I don't see them letting him do that there.

[Marc.Knight]

My prediction is that Art will simply be taking over Coast to Coast AM from George Noory.

I think most people have forgotten that George Noory signed a 10 year deal to host C2C effective 2003 until 2013. Since it's now 2013, Noory's contract is up and since Art is ready and willing to host again, Noory's contract simply won't be renewed.

So, I'm almost positive Art will become the full time C2C host again taking back HIS show.

Fingers crossed.

But, it isn't his show anymore.  It never will be.  Looks like "the Art Bell Show" will return as ART, and all the freedom that requires.

[GSD]

Noory, within the last few weeks stated he had just signed a new contract for several more years.

Thank you, I was unaware of this.

I will then alter my prediction given my new understanding of Snoory's unfortunate contract extension.

Art Bell will let us down and simply become another redundant coast host. This will increase Snoory's dismal ratings exponentially and make C2C a radio advertising juggernaut once again.

As much as I hope Art will start a competitive venture, it seems unlikely given the Snoory announcement. Art is far too old to take on the demands of a full time radio gig and raise a small child.

No matter, looks like some good times are ahead!

[midnight]

So Art is going to reveal “the secret” to us soon, just as Hadden did to Ellie.  Here are quotes from the scene that fit what’s playing out now…

S.R. Hadden: “The powers that be have been very busy lately, falling over each other to position themselves for the game of the millennium.”

One could say the same thing about “the game” between Premiere and Art.

And finally…

S.R. Hadden: “I've had a long time to make enemies, Dr. Arroway.  There are many governments, business interests, even religious leaders who would like to see me disappear. And I will grant them their wish soon enough... But before I do, I wish to make a small contribution -- a final gesture of goodwill toward the people of this little planet who've given -- from whom I've taken so much.”


What better gesture of goodwill could we hope for than a return of Art Bell to the airwaves?

Brilliant!

[GSD]

Art is joining the view.

LOL

[midnight]

The Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited

second ! at artbell.com

[Mels-hole1984]

Now I think he's just fucking with us...

[Sleepwalker]

Now I think he's just fucking with us...

Absolutely not.  Art is returning with his own show. 

[Sleepwalker]

Art Bell will let us down and simply become another redundant coast host. This will increase Snoory's dismal ratings exponentially and make C2C a radio advertising juggernaut once again.

As much as I hope Art will start a competitive venture, it seems unlikely given the Snoory announcement. Art is far too old to take on the demands of a full time radio gig and raise a small child.

Wrong, Sherlock.  Art is going to have his own show.  Premiere's Coast to Coast AM will suffer the fate it so richly deserves - oblivion.

[PB the Deplorable]

My prediction is that Art will simply be taking over Coast to Coast AM from George Noory.

I think most people have forgotten that George Noory signed a 10 year deal to host C2C effective 2003 until 2013...

Was George's original deal really 2003-2013?  What was all that talk about retiring after 2012, and what about the times he'd gloat about a new extension - all lies (not that that should surprise anyone)?

[ACE of CLUBS]

Georgie .... hiding behind the couch, shitting his pants ..... again.

[GSD]

Wrong, Sherlock.  Art is going to have his own show.  Premiere's Coast to Coast AM will suffer the fate it so richly deserves - oblivion.

Don't count on it Watson.

A full time radio gig takes a lot out of a person and Art's no spring chicken. Young Wife or not, he's an old bastard and has a very young daughter, he knows the value of fleeting time. IMHO, I don't think Art will waste his remaining time being sucked into the vortex of radio when he could be spending it with his youngest daughter and young Wife.

I would enjoy almost nothing more than to hear that Art is starting "The Art Bell Show" to directly compete with the uber-dolt Snoory.

[GSD]

Was George's original deal really 2003-2013?  What was all that talk about retiring after 2012, and what about the times he'd gloat about a new extension - all lies (not that that should surprise anyone)?

I don't know specific dates but I do know he signed his deal in 2003 for a 10 year run (hence 2013). It must be correct because he just renewed his contract this month.

[wenck]

Many are saying Noory is running scared or perhaps even shitting himself with what seems to be Bell's pending return. My theory, if his show is any indication, he doesn't have a damn clue what's going on and is blissfuly ignorant of what's building in the High Desert and the Great American Southwest.

Permrat might know, but the grunts like Captain Noory and Rear Admiral Wells are still piloting the mothership as though al is well.

[bateman]

Many are saying Noory is running scared or perhaps even shitting himself with what seems to be Bell's pending return. My theory, if his show is any indication, he doesn't have a damn clue what's going on and is blissfuly ignorant of what's building in the High Desert and the Great American Southwest.

Permrat might know, but the grunts like Captain Noory and Rear Admiral Wells are still piloting the mothership as though al is well.

Then we'll just have to inform him during George Time

[GSD]

I have heard that there is bad blood between Art and Premiere, can any C2C scholars elaborate?

I have also heard that Art has no bad blood with Snoory but clearly thinks he's an amateur.

Thoughts?

[ItsOver]

Many are saying Noory is running scared or perhaps even shitting himself with what seems to be Bell's pending return. My theory, if his show is any indication, he doesn't have a damn clue what's going on and is blissfuly ignorant of what's building in the High Desert and the Great American Southwest.

Permrat might know, but the grunts like Captain Noory and Rear Admiral Wells are still piloting the mothership as though al is well.

Could be but Capt. Nooron and Ensign Wells will be hearing a "crunch" soon.

[GSD]

Could be but Capt. Nooron and Ensign Wells will be hearing a "crunch" soon.

LOL

[ItsOver]

Then we'll just have to inform him during George Time

It would be hilarious if every caller during "George Time" was asking about Art.  Wouldn't that be special.

[kingotnw]

Don't count on it Watson.

A full time radio gig takes a lot out of a person and Art's no spring chicken. Young Wife or not, he's an old bastard and has a very young daughter, he knows the value of fleeting time. IMHO, I don't think Art will waste his remaining time being sucked into the vortex of radio when he could be spending it with his youngest daughter and young Wife.

I would enjoy almost nothing more than to hear that Art is starting "The Art Bell Show" to directly compete with the uber-dolt Snoory.

I've grown tired of reading this bullshit about Art being too old. You obviously haven't read the last couple days or so of this thread... if you had... You would know that the two top djs are both comparable in age to Art (Stern and Limbaugh) and also do full time gigs. Not only full time, but Stern hosts two full time radio shows and a TV show, and Limbaugh has a full time m-f show, plus all the extra stuff he does.

You would also know that the difference between part time pay, and full time pay for someone. At the level of Art is massive. He has most likely inked a 8-9 figure contract, which is par for the course for someone at his level. Also, no way in hell a company invests big time in Art Bell's return if he isn't doing at lest 4-5 nights a week. Anything less than that and he wouldn't be able to build rebuild his fan base. You can count on the full time thing being at least for 2+ years right in the contract. Anything less than that wouldn't be worth it for the parent company.

If you had back read over the past couple of days, you would already know this stuff. It is blindingly obvious that Art is starting a new full time show. There is simply no other alternative to that. This run up Is huge. If you and two or three other people want to be ageists then so be it. But don't try to bring us Down. We are all happy here. Fall in line.

Also, the fact that he is using Artbell.com is very telling as well. If Art did not outright own the show he is about to do, he would not be able to use that site. He would have to use the stations page and have everything there. The fact that he is using his site means he got all of his old C2C terms, or most of them, in his new contract. It means he gets exclusive ad revenue off of his website, which is huge, and rare. Again, there is no other option here. As I stated before. I have worked in this industry for a very long time. Art is a big dog, and he is getting big dog money, and big dog perks, like the website. Even Noory, who has been at C2C for over a decade now and has somewhere in the neighborhood of 12-15 million listeners nightly, doesn't have that.

All signs point to Art having landed a massive contract. With a massive contract, comes massive time commitment on the host's part. Art himself recently stated that he wouldn't even consider doing a radio show again unless he could do it right and not half ass it. Doing it right in Art's eyes is full time.

(Sorry for the edit. Did the original post on my phone and it sucked so I came in here to redo it.)

[VtaGeezer]

Don't count on it Watson.

A full time radio gig takes a lot out of a person and Art's no spring chicken. Young Wife or not, he's an old bastard and has a very young daughter, he knows the value of fleeting time. IMHO, I don't think Art will waste his remaining time being sucked into the vortex of radio when he could be spending it with his youngest daughter and young Wife.

I would enjoy almost nothing more than to hear that Art is starting "The Art Bell Show" to directly compete with the uber-dolt Snoory.

This is not a very solid argument.  Radio talent aside, Art does what makes Art feel good. I'm not trying to be crass, but the reality is that he's on Wife No. 4, whom he married just weeks after #3 passed away, and has fathered kids with three women and is reportedly estranged from all but the latest one.  I admire Bell's radio work but wouldn't put devotion to family in the mix of  his positives. Sorry to ruffle feathers, but he is who he is.

[FightTheFuture]

I've grown tired of reading this bullshit about Art being too old. You obviously haven't read the last twenty pages or so of this thread... if you had... you would know that the two top djs are both comperable in age to Art (stern and Limbaugh) and. Other do full time gigs. Not tonl full time, but stern hosts two full time radio shows and a TV shoe, and Limbaugh has a full time m-f show, plus all the extra stuff he does.

You would also know that the difference between part time pay, and full time pay for someone. At the level of Art is massive. He has most likely inked a 8-9 figure contract, which is par for the course for somone at his level. Also, no way in hell a company invests big time in Art Bell's return if he isn't doing at lest 4-5 nights a week. Anything less than that and he wouldn't be able to build rebuild his fan base.

If you had so lily read over the past couple of days, you would already know this stuff. It is blindingly obvious that Art is starting a new full times show. There is DJ ply no other alternative to that. This run up Is huge. If you and two or three other people want to be ageists then so be it. But don't try to bring us Dow. We are all happy here. Fall in line.

Stern is 9 years Art`s junior, and has taken meticulous care of his health. Not only that, he has a full staff of assistants, and co-hosts, etc.. HUGE difference from a chain smoking, 68 year-old man in questionable health, working all night and trying to spend time with his daughter during the day.

Limbaugh is 61 or 62 and also has a complete staff of people handling ALL his needs and callers, etc.. Besides, he works 3 hours a day, in the middle of the day, and has no guests. Again, HUGE difference.

I think it`s very reasonable to believe Art may just do a part-time gig on the weekend (my firm belief), or some other similar arrangement.