read today, with some sadness, that an old colleague and friend of mine had decided to retire. He'd made the decision once before, expecting to take it easy on his boat, forever. It wasn't to be, KABC called him back into service as the lead personality on that station's morning show. I knew him well for a quarter century of that time as we worked together to boost the ratings and make a name for ourselves. We had a very good time...he hosting the morning drive-time, I hosting mid-mornings. I think I can say with honesty that we never had a crossed word or disagreement between us all that while. Together we watched and helped the station become a powerhouse. Now I have absolutely no reason to listen to the ABC station in L. A. Management was never able to pressure or change Ken Minyard's professionalism - He has always had an innate ability to entertain and inform. He has always had the sharpest wit and, beyond that, a fine mind, politically at odds with much that his station now stands for. But, he has always managed to survive.
I'm glad he has his star on the Walk of Fame - it is well-deserved.
He said in his public statement that he just wanted to get some sleep. Commuting two-and-a-half hours each day and working such horrendous hours takes its toll. Now he can get that hip of his fixed; now he can take time for himself and his family; now he'll be master of his own yacht and fate. Now, perhaps, we can catch up on memories of so many good times.
Ken Minyard, I hope that one day soon you are inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. It would be most fitting.
From a fan,friend and colleague ...congratulations,