Neil Rogers Retires

[hereintheUK]

'tis a great shame if you ask me. I understand he was one of the power houses of florida talk radio in it's hayday. I know Ron & Fez have talked about him before. I started listening in 2004 but recently the station management fired his long time producer Jorge Rodrigues and that was probably the beginning of the end.

Just went to download todays show from his website and found an announcement of his retirement. I will miss the show and hopefully one day will pitch up elsewhere.

http://www.neilrogers.com/

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 22, 2009

NEIL ROGERS TAKES EARLY RETIREMENT FROM SPORTS RADIO 560 WQAM-AM

MIAMI, Florida, June 22, 2009 – Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM and Neil Rogers, Inc. have announced that veteran talk show host Neil Rogers is giving up his day to day show on WQAM but will consult with the station as part of a new agreement.

According to Joe Bell, VP and Market Manager for Beasley’s Miami Radio cluster, a sports talk show will launch immediately from 10AM-2PM.

Rogers’ agent and attorney, Norm Kent, said, "he has no intention of seeking other on-air work at this time, and has directed me not to seek any such employment, though under our agreement with WQAM, this is not prohibited.”

First hired in 1997, Neil Rogers was the only general talk host on WQAM which is otherwise dedicated to sports. His popular top-rated show aired from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST weekdays.

Mr. Bell added, “Rogers was a ratings leader in Miami for years and we’re happy that we could reach a new accord that works well for both parties.”

[Dan G]

I used to listen to Neil in the early 90's. His show followed Ron & Ron, so I was pretty much glued to that station (AM 620 WSUN) for 8 hours a day.

I still have a parody song that he used to play about Nancy Kerrigan.

[hanso]

I was about to start back with Neil today what would have been his first summer schedule day.
But management had to screw with him so he walked.
66 yro 33 yrs in biz
He deserved a short summer week which was in his contract.

[razorboy]

Neil Rogers is one of the funniest mofos to ever crack a mic.

[hanso]

Anyone can go to his website. And download his last shows.
It might be taken down soon. And could be a long time if/when he is back on the airwaves.

Tip:
Go back 1 week as that week he was off.

[hanso]

The orphans of The Neil Rogers Show - Jorge Rodriguez (Suproducer/Co-Host/Substitute Host) and Boca Brian (Master Parodist and Soundsmith) collaborate to bring you the next generation of interactive audio entertainment.

Podcasts have started
Check them out for free.

http://www.thejorgerodriguezshow.com/

[hanso]

They are getting better check them out.

[thepaulo]

'tis a great shame if you ask me. I understand he was one of the power houses of florida talk radio in it's hayday. I know Ron & Fez have talked about him before. I started listening in 2004 but recently the station management fired his long time producer Jorge Rodrigues and that was probably the beginning of the end.

Just went to download todays show from his website and found an announcement of his retirement. I will miss the show and hopefully one day will pitch up elsewhere.

http://www.neilrogers.com/

Use to do Ron and Ron once a week in Miami and He liked one of my stories about how my mother left me sleeping on the stoop.

[hanso]

Open heart surgery on Neil Rogers, originally scheduled for Friday, has been postponed until Tuesday, Rogers attorney and friend Norman Kent said.


http://www.neilrogers.com/


Thoughts & prayers. Hope the old guy pulls through. Then lays off the Häagen-Dazs.With his diabetes it dosn't help matters.

[hanso]

Not good.

Neil Rogers surgery off, moved to hospice care.

Neil Rogers will not have open heart surgery afterall, according to a close friend.

Doctors decided to cancel Rogers’ surgery, scheduled for Friday then moved to Tuesday. He has been transferred to hospice care, said former radio colleague Craig Worthing, who has been visiting Rogers at Westside Regional Hospital.

Rogers’ attorney and friend, Norm Kent, confirmed that the surgery was canceled because Rogers is too weak for a favorable prognosis.

http://www.neilrogers.com/

[Space Edge]

And he is dead http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/fl-neil-rogers-obit-20101224,0,6138666.story

[hanso]

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One of his best moments on air ^



This is a sad day as I was a fan. Had been following his down grade of health on his site. But it still hits hard.When I heard about it on local radio on the way from the store.

Neil hated Xmas and checked out just one day shy of it. Loved Uncle Neil R.I.P.

If you want to read about him. There are some good write ups on his site
http://www.neilrogers.com/