![]() 3 the FCC ordered him to shut down his stations by :59pm - this after the commission denied his request for authority to continue operating them. Convicted in 99 on charges of having sexual relations with underage males, Rice had his licenses initially revoked in a 998 hearing he has been fighting to have that action overturned ever since. 3, when it ordered him to shut down his five radio stations as a result of his convictions for sexual offenses and also for misrepresenting his level of involvement with the stations following his arrest. 5, Marsh estimated that broadcasters lost one week of revenue because of commercial -free news programming and canceled ads, while a second ANALYSTS/See Sex Offender Rice's Stations Shut Down Convicted felon Michael Rice was dealt a punishing blow by the FCC on Oct. n a detailed seven -page report released Oct. Ted Mazer said, " suspect it falls into a category called idiopathic LMBAUGH /See ing to Robertson Stephens media analyst James Marsh. Asked to speculate on possible causes for the 50- year-old Limbaugh's sudden hearing loss, San Diego otolaryngologist Dr. He Limbaugh shared no other medical details other than to say his condition is not genetic. "The odds are that within another month or so, if the pattern keeps up, will be entirely deaf," he said. t fits right in with my overall optimism on life and not quitting." Limbaugh admitted that while medical experts treating him have differing opinions on the cause of his hearing loss, the end result is still the same. am actually looking forward to making the most out of this. When compare my condition to others, am not at all depressed. have not once felt sorry for myself or gotten angry. am, for all practical purposes, deaf." n an exclusive interview following his announcement, Limbaugh told R &R, " am just fine emotionally. " can occasionally talk to people in person, one -on -one, but cannot hear radio, television or music. " cannot communicate with people," Limbaugh stated in a stunning live monologue delivered during Monday's national broadcast. And who knows in what new directions it will take me?" - Rush Limbaugh months that has rendered him almost totally deaf. t is a challenge, and love that aspect of it. terrorist attacks, the immediate economic effects on radio are clear: Radio broadcasters lost two weeks' worth of business in September, accord- Rush: ` Am, For All Practical Purposes, Deaf' Limbaugh stuns listeners by announcing that he has lost almost all hearing BY AL PETERSON R&R NEWS/TALK/SPORTS EDTOR Premiere Radio Networks talk host Rush Limbaugh shocked listeners this week by announcing that he has suffered an unexpected hearing loss over the past few " could retire painlessly, but have no earthly desire to do that. Muriel Funches appointed GM for KHMX & KODA/Houston Jay Stevens elevated to nfinity/dc VP /Programming i THE NDUSTRY'S NEWSPAPER OCTOBER, 00 Radio Lost Two Weeks' Worth Of Business After Attacks E Analysts: nvestors should look for local focus BY JEFFREY YORKE R &R WASHNGTON BUREAU CHEF While it's hard to gauge the long -term emotional effects of the Sept. N THE NEWS names more Regional VPs: Bill Gentry, Mike Kenney, Jim Meltzer, Tom Thon, Steve Winkey Andy Stuart becomes Regional Mgr. Now in the hands of Radio One, "Majic 0" continues the success begun by Jim Maddox, Jack Patterson, Lee Michaels and a host of managers and programmers who followed. This Urban mainstay has been entertaining listeners along the Gulf Coast since 977. Pages 0-7 MAKNG MAJC N HOUSTON One of radio's enduring stations is KMJQ/ Houston. This week's GM Spotlight features Ray Garon, President/ GM of Saga's Manchester, NH three - station cluster. was a groundbreaking study by Arbitron and Joint Communications called "What Women Want: Five Secrets to Better Ratings." n this week's Management, Marketing & Sales section, Pam Baker outlines the major points of the study, which may make you sit up and review your music -research procedures, the kinds of contests and promotions you conduct and the subject matter chosen by your air personalities. 2 '.7 N S D E =ML management marketing < sales Among the many sessions at last month's NAB Radio Show that were overshadowed by the events of Sept. ![]()
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