Art Bell

[SixWeekTenure(tm)]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

on FB

I am sorry to have to announce this but I will not be on Tonight or any other night, yes I am going to hang it up. Whoever this crazy person is, they are not stopping and it has come to the point that we as a Family do not feel it is worth the risk. While I think the person or persons are after me, my Wife and now my Daughter are really scared, the other night after the latest incident my Daughter was off in the corner of her bed scared to death as the Police cars came screaming up. I will not put my Family through this. As you all know I dearly love what I do but not at the expense of never ending Terrorism. I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time. This was a Family decision. The girls stuck with me and still would but if one of them were harmed because of what I love doing my life would be over.

Art

Now you're just splitting hairs, Art. What a joke.

You've been caught in a lie and trying to cover it up by deleting Facebook messages, so own up to it.

[Yorkshire pud]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

Keep digging. The hole is deep...

I am sorry to have to announce this but I will not be on Tonight or any other night, yes I am going to hang it up. Whoever this crazy person is, they are not stopping and it has come to the point that we as a Family do not feel it is worth the risk. While I think the person or persons are after me, my Wife and now my Daughter are really scared, the other night after the latest incident my Daughter was off in the corner of her bed scared to death as the Police cars came screaming up. I will not put my Family through this. As you all know I dearly love what I do but not at the expense of never ending Terrorism. I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time. This was a Family decision. The girls stuck with me and still would but if one of them were harmed because of what I love doing my life would be over.

Art

[bellNwhistle]

Accused of being a fan? That isn't in question: Naivety? You could be accused of that.

I love that you've made me your bitch the last two days. I'm sure to be in good company. Do hope we're not cousins, though.  That would make me sad.  I'll try not to dig much harder into my family tree.

[chandlerkaiden]

Yeah this was kind of the last one big chance.

Hate to agree.  Part of me felt like, however long it lasted, it was the last hurrah, so I bought in as heavily as I could, hoping this kind of thing wouldn't happen again.

Seems like it could go almost any way, at this point.  Situation's too volatile to predict--seems to change from one hour to the next.  But it crippled the momentum, for sure.

[Jesus Undercarriage]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

"I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time."

[Bleefy]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

You don't owe us much. You do, however, owe us a straight answer. I think that's all anybody's really asking for.

[Jesus Undercarriage]

You don't owe us much. You do, however, owe us a straight answer. I think that's all anybody's really asking for.

Fuck that, you owe us a bloody radio show Art.

[TigerLily]

Yorkshire pud, your thoughts on spotted dick?

I thought he was the spotted dick

Sorry, couldn't resist. The set up was just too easy

[ziznak]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

Gosh darned right Art... show some backbone you flipping... bellgab turncoat mother-flarking... ah jeeez.  I can't curse in a response to Art.

and thanks for the helpful answers to my previous post gabbers.

[Yorkshire pud]

Yes, but that is a headline not a quote. I never said that.

Art

Listen; you may have your adoring sycophants who would jump off a cliff if they thought it would make you like them a bit.

You play on that although you know you don't need to say so. You are a semi public figure with (it's accepted) a fan base who hang onto your every word. You know that same fan base accept what you say as true and beyond reproach; however some of us are not that naive. Some of us have been around the block and lived away from late night radio and woo woo. Some of us can smell bullshit a mile away.

Now you're denying you said you were retiring, when it's clear you did. You sir put Heather in an invidious position and through absolutely no fault of her own, she's taking flack from idiots because by an accident of birth, she isn't you. People may lose their gainful employment because of you.

You sir are beneath contempt.

[paladin1991]

+1 LOL! Next time I'll throw in a bunch of sex and 4 letter words 

Yes please

[Chronaut]

Be careful there, Chronaut.. you might be accused of being a fan.  :  Apparently that's no longer kosher on BellGab.

I know I'm not the only one bellNwhistle - I've noticed that you're among the elite minority who have managed to keep a cool head and an eye on the long view of late, I'm happy to say.

Honestly I'm surprised by all the pouting and stomping going on.  I had higher expectations for Art Bell fans in general.  But it does seem that the Old Guard members are more circumspect than this weird influx of unfamiliar handles howling at the Moon.  I know that ClearChannel employs actors to call their shows to make it sound like people like their shows, so maybe some of this witch-burning is bought and paid for.

I'd hate to think that so many real human adults can't see past their own noses.

[ziznak]

we're all human bean's here... dont forget that

[sorefinger]

That’s great news and a smart plan, and it’s a huge relief to hear that your heart is still with us, despite the tragic abundance of negativity around here lately.  The most exciting shows of your career are ahead of you, and a large portion of your fans will do whatever we can to see you through to the other end of this dark tunnel.

You must never have heard of the phrase: beating a dead horse. 

[(Sandman) Logan-5]

2200 pages everyone.

[zeebo]

Hate to agree.  Part of me felt like, however long it lasted, it was the last hurrah, so I bought in as heavily as I could, knowing this kind of thing was coming.

Yep I think alot of us felt that way.  Personally I was hoping it would go a year or two, who knows.  We got five months.  I'm happy for that.  And I appreciate all of Art's efforts, along with all the others who made it possible. 

After the last few days, given all the statements, and how it all went down - for me the show is over.  (There's a new show with Heather, which I hope succeeds, but that's a different show.)

... But it crippled the momentum, for sure.

At best.

[Richard Groyper]

Art's walking back his quitting, up is down, black is white...

A great day to be alive!

[Jesus Undercarriage]

we're all human bean's here... dont forget that

Humans Being.

[Yorkshire pud]

I'd hate to think that so many real human adults can't see past their own noses.

Yes, but one day you'll grow up and smell the coffee.

[Richard Groyper]

You must never have heard of the phrase: beating a dead horse.

Haven't you heard of; Zombie horses?

[Freyja]

I did not say I was Retiring did I? I said I was going off the air because of this increasing problem with a Stalker. If some time can pass without incident I would be happy to do a random show. The big problem with this has been I had a fixed routine making it way to easy for this fool.

Art

You didn't...seriously?!?!?

Art Hangs It Up For the Last Time

I am sorry to have to announce this but I will not be on Tonight or any other night, yes I am going to hang it up. Whoever this crazy person is, they are not stopping and it has come to the point that we as a Family do not feel it is worth the risk. While I think the person or persons are after me, my Wife and now my Daughter are really scared, the other night after the latest incident my Daughter was off in the corner of her bed scared to death as the Police cars came screaming up. I will not put my Family through this. As you all know I dearly love what I do but not at the expense of never ending Terrorism. I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time. This was a Family decision. The girls stuck with me and still would but if one of them were harmed because of what I love doing my life would be over.

Art

http://midnightinthedesert.com/art-hangs-it-up-for-the-last-time/

[MR. Spock]

Art make up your mind are you done or are you coming back.

[paladin1991]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzd-y6888TA

Ha.  Went to Pappy Boyington field just outside of Couer d'Alene.  Nice statue of Pappy there.

[Richard Groyper]

You didn't...seriously?!?!?

Art Hangs It Up For the Last Time

I am sorry to have to announce this but I will not be on Tonight or any other night, yes I am going to hang it up. Whoever this crazy person is, they are not stopping and it has come to the point that we as a Family do not feel it is worth the risk. While I think the person or persons are after me, my Wife and now my Daughter are really scared, the other night after the latest incident my Daughter was off in the corner of her bed scared to death as the Police cars came screaming up. I will not put my Family through this. As you all know I dearly love what I do but not at the expense of never ending Terrorism. I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time. This was a Family decision. The girls stuck with me and still would but if one of them were harmed because of what I love doing my life would be over.

Art

http://midnightinthedesert.com/art-hangs-it-up-for-the-last-time/

Art, you should hire the Hypno-Toad.

[ponyboysunset]

[TigerLily]

Yep I think alot of us felt that way.  Personally was hoping it would go a year or two, who knows.  We got five months.  I'm happy for that.  And I appreciate all of Art's efforts, along with all the others who made it possible. 

After the last few days, given all the statements, and how it all went down - for me the show is over.  (There's a new show with Heather, which I hope succeeds, but that's a different show.)

At best.

:O
Expect the worst but hope for the best. That's where I am. Can't help it. It's my sunny f@cking disposition. 

[MR. Spock]

You didn't...seriously?!?!?

Art Hangs It Up For the Last Time

I am sorry to have to announce this but I will not be on Tonight or any other night, yes I am going to hang it up. Whoever this crazy person is, they are not stopping and it has come to the point that we as a Family do not feel it is worth the risk. While I think the person or persons are after me, my Wife and now my Daughter are really scared, the other night after the latest incident my Daughter was off in the corner of her bed scared to death as the Police cars came screaming up. I will not put my Family through this. As you all know I dearly love what I do but not at the expense of never ending Terrorism. I want to thank those of you who have shown so much support and it has been my joy, short as it has been to have cracked that Mic open for a last time. This was a Family decision. The girls stuck with me and still would but if one of them were harmed because of what I love doing my life would be over.

Art

http://midnightinthedesert.com/art-hangs-it-up-for-the-last-time/

it sounds like art is a liar. That's not cool dude. Art please start acting logical.

[SciFiAuthor]

Listen; you may have your adoring sycophants who would jump off a cliff if they thought it would make you like them a bit.

You play on that although you know you don't need to say so. You are a semi public figure with (it's accepted) a fan base who hang onto your every word. You know that same fan base accept what you say as true and beyond reproach; however some of us are not that naive. Some of us have been around the block and lived away from late night radio and woo woo. Some of us can smell bullshit a mile away.

Now you're denying you said you were retiring, when it's clear you did. You sir put Heather in an invidious position and through absolutely no fault of her own, she's taking flack from idiots because by an accident of birth, she isn't you. People may lose their gainful employment because of you.

You sir are beneath contempt.

I still don't think you've ever actually listened to an Art Bell show.

[Yorkshire pud]

it sounds like art is a liar. That's not cool dude. Art please start acting logical.

Who knew?

[Richard Groyper]

I really hope that comes with extra SALT, and a large tub of creamy butter...