You may recognize some of those names because that have had a few crossover hits lately. When Educational Media Foundation takes over WPLJ-FM in New York, once the deal to purchase the station from Cumulus closes around May or June, the new format will be EMFs K-LOVE brand. Todd Pettingill, formerly half of Scott and Todd, now host of WPLJ's "Todd Show.". how about justifying the expense of the purchase price of a NYC FM radio station? Todd and the crew are funny as anything! 5) Capitulation to Irrelevance or Death. Some Christians! BTW in the early 70s I worked concerts at the Academy on 14th st MSG Beacon as well as the Capitol in Passaic NJ, Amen, Michael Rocker. In many ways, WPLJs demise is a tragedy to me personally not to mention to hundreds of thousands of listeners, for many, during their entire lifespan., Boyce tells Radio Ink this is what happens when you dont really understand what makes a station tick. Nicely put. Too many hosts these days fall into the trap of being a talking head. I remember when they were trying to come up with a name for the new guy Todd Pettingil. So proud to be part of the legacy! And heres our story from yesterday. I wonder if the people who say that that hate contemporary Christian music have actually listened to it! By April of 83, WPLJ was down to 2 60s songs an hour. We asked all three how a station so successful can fall so hard? At the time, Natalie was something of a dork with a vast array of anime toys and books. When I was out of the area, I would be on the phone with a friend telling me about the show . This is not at all what this station is about. I will miss Todd but really loved S&T. According to the backstory in Volume 3, she and Todd were reunited sometime after Todd had finished high school but before he went to Vegan Academy, at which point the two made a vow to remain faithful to each other until they met again. By 1997 the station began mixing in alternative songs appealing to adults. The start of Zachary Todd and Alexandra Teran's wonderful relationship dates back to 2017 when the two got together. Its fine when there is an organ in church but distorted guitars and heavy drums and synths do not mix with religeous music. However it ends in failure and she heads back into the club where she meets Ramona at the bar. NEW was your guilty pleasure with headphones and a different kind of buzz. Ratings never justified the revenue and it eventually caught up. (Its practically a religious version of The Sting with God in the role of Henry Gandorf.) Kara Stockton, one of the personalities on one of the shows was devastated. Hey EMF, greed is NOT a Christian virtue. He didn't think it looked right, it didn't live up to . I hope you all end up together at a station near me who appreciates what they have. The same can be said about Toni and Todd, who after years of battling over Toni's material desires, eventually split and went through a terrible custody battle due to Toni's selfish ways. Five Stages of Decline is a concept developed in the book How the Mighty Fall. Scott appears to have some amount of absolute strength and durability, as he was able to destroy three robots without too much hassle and was able to survive powerful onslaughts from the Evil Exes, including being thrown into the side of Casa Loma by Lucas Lee, being thrown high into the atmosphere by Todd Ingram, and When you dont stand for something, you stand for nothing. I am so sad to hear of the sale. According to the movie's commentary, she was supposed to have the one uncensored use of the word "fuck" allowed in PG-13 movies but it had to be bleeped due to Scott calling Todd a "cocky cock". Scott Disick "wasn't expecting" girlfriend Amelia Gray Hamlin "to dump him," a source exclusively tells Life & Style. The things they said and did was so funny. Ill continue to have faith that they will turn up again on another station. It is here we find that their relationship is strained at best, and Gideon takes sexual pleasure "in dressing [her] up like a doll" and "that's about all" according to a conversation they have, suggesting that their relationship is not one of a physical manner as many believe. 2.Did Scott Cawthon decide to stop making Five Nights at Freddy's . Their morning numbers did not hold up nor did they rebound. I have so many wonderful memories of this great station. Got me through a LOT of bad mornings!! Having worked hard to re-brand WABC-AM as a talk station, about the LAST thing theyd want to do would be to confuse the issue with a WABC-FM. PLJ was re-branded as Power 95, and the call letters were even changed to WWPR for awhile. Although I listened on and off to the morning programs the music format wasnt my thing. Envy can be rather tricky to fight against, she's fast and relies sorely on kicks that can knock you into the air or across the screen. Being called Natalie, she claimed that no one had ever called her by her real name since, to which Scott responds that "Maybe they should," before he left the scene. It is also sad that they only play music now after 8:30 am but I will continue to listen every morning until the very end and hope they get to have one more Summer Blast Off at Jenkins. The replacements Jade Annie Monk are the worst or the worst to be part of a ANY radio show. I go way back into the 70s when I got my first car. It took a few years but look what happened. Sorry, Alan, but rap stations make money! Finally, in November 2017, Zach took to YouTube and revealed that he was dating Alex. They did it. With the exception of Alices Restaurant around Thanksgiving you wont hear Iron Butterflys Ina Gada Davida or ELPs Tarkus due to their length. Before he can figure this out, Gideon appears and Scott runs off, intimidated by his presence. At that time, not only were the ratings good, but they had a solid position in NY. Im not surprised at the demise of wplj. The ex-couple of Todd and Corinna are still best friends and support each other. Todd was stripped of his powers via the Deveganizing Ray (despite trying to dodge their blast) and left helpless. I never made it to one but always wanted to go. Why doesnt someone try doing that today oh wait, its all tracks and automated sweepers. that was back in there New Yorks Best Rock days. Then he went to Z100 and they became #1 again. The only classic rock formated station I have heard was 97.1 The River WSRV owned by COX Media. The two meet the next morning for coffee and once again try a normal conversation but Scott can barely respond to her questions. That radio station was iconic to NY like MTV on TV once was. They became my morning best friends. Everyone lost their jobs. Most of their revenue is from listener donations. They were up to about 1/3 new wave stuff but still was steering clear of rhythmic pop. By. "It has to be local and it has to be about people," he says. Very disingenuous on their part, since they use the elimination of the main studio rule and routinely got waivers of it before the rule was canned to lower their operating costs to the electric bill at the transmitters. If you think the caller is being a little zany and over the top, odds are you're getting pranked by award-winning radio broadcaster and former WWE announcer Todd Pettengill. I wish them all good luck and hope they find a new home soon. Scott then gains the Power of Understanding. :'(. I hope Todd is picked up soon on another nearby station. It confirmed that the two had split up and have been living apart for a few months before the news broke. Scott describes her original personality as being "nice" and is baffled as to what she has become (claiming in the movie, "You used to be so nice!"). The Dred Scott decision served as an eye-opener to Northerners who believed that slavery was tolerable as long as it stayed in the South. I continued listening till 81 when I went into the service. The Wikipedia entry for WPLJ says WPLJ became New Yorks most listened-to FM rock station for most of the 1970s. Can anyone find a reference that corroborates this? RIP, WPLJ. While at a party for a local friend, she meets up with Scott, who is currently reeling from the effects of Ramona's departure. Envy isn't heard from again till Vol 6. Hybrid formats are always a problem, especially when youre in a market like NY where you have many, clearly defined radio stations. There will NEVER EVER be a radio station like WPLJ ever even to be compared to them!!! So many great comments, memories here. This is just about all the \"Scott \u0026 Todd Show\" on WPLJ in New York that I can find being dissected on Opie and Anthony!#JOCKTOBER #OandA0:00:00 - WNEW (Drag Commercial)0:02:08 - Zoo Bitz (09/07 to 01/08)0:55:06 - April Fool's (2008)1:49:27 - M. Monroe Song (04/15/08)1:58:40 - Jocktober 08 (10/24/08)2:35:41 - Baseball Song (10/23/09)2:45:25 - Jocktober 09 (10/26/09)3:30:20 - VP of Citadel (12/16/09)3:42:04 - Jocktober 2010 (10/28/10)4:14:25 - Facebook Song (11/10/10)4:24:41 - Jocktober 2011 (10/20/11)5:02:52 - Jocktober 2012 (10/08/12)5:45:06 - Scott wont play (10/11/12)5:46:32 - Dish Nation (10/15/12)6:00:11 - Lance A. The format had changed alot when I retired in 2001. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. EMF always has money to buy more stations, because they ask their listeners to send in a monthly pledge to keep the programming on the air. They focused on the 70s likely to keep CBS FM from shifting focus and someone else from going 70s. They kept some but took out the overly classic AOR cuts. Summary: Scott Cawthon made Five Nights at Freddy's on Clickteam Fusion 2.5. It does him little good as he is eventually defeated by Scott and Ramona. When Scott started airing white nationalist content like that horribly racist rant from science fiction author Patrick S Tomlinson, I knew they werent long for this Earth. Lousy management under Citadel and Cumulus killed WPLJ. I am so sad that my FAVORITE morning show is going off the air. 3) Denial of Risk and Peril It was the best job she ever had. I actually won tickets to their studio to see Chris Doughtry and met everyone there! Love to you all <3. Are there that many Jesus freaks in the NYC area? Boyce agrees with Berkowitz that the nail WPLJs coffin was the departure with Scott Shannon who retired from WPLJ in 2014 after a 23-year run at the station. I remember WPLJs launch as a rock station. They stayed that course till about 2009 when they moved more rhythmic pop back into the format. Theres an expression. I loathe Contemporary Christian music (not because Im an atheist, which I am, but because CC music sucks), but this change in format is something some of us oldsters went through in 1983. They dropped all Simon & Garfunkle except for Mrs Robinson for example. From here: They added typical CHR songs as the summer went on for current product but did little with the rock product and kept it all on. It was not out of the ordinary for NEW to play a whole album sides as well as songs that were 15-20 minutes long. 2017: $10,475,000 LIONEL RICHIE CALLS SOFIA AND SCOTT DISICK'S RELATIONSHIP 'JUST A PHASE' "The truth is, anybody dating somebody is going to feel neglected when their significant other is spending more time with. It had an entire rack of processing equipment. Sofia Richie and Scott Disick aren't just on a break, Page Six is reporting now: They're over. Still WPLJ kept it strictly rock though an exception like Bettie Davis Eyes and Maneater were played. I knew if I didnt get in the car by a certain time I wouldnt make it down the mountain to where I had reception in time to hear blown off. I will be hoping to find you all on the airwaves again SOON!!! RIP WPLJ. Even the stations positioning statements were broad and generic, which didnt help. I cried today listened to the very end, my throat and chest felt tight like missing your family, 38 years is a long time, who to listen to now? News. I used to frequently hear (about PLJ) that despite the ratings, they had great billing. There used to be different genres of music on FM. This was one amazing morning show. Been listening to the morning show for 29 years!!! At the end of the battle against Todd Ingram, Scott believes that his victory was a way of evening the breakup from long ago. I remember going in to the station with Willie B. Goode from 10pm-2am. I didnt. I remember dancing with a hair brush mic to the tune of the Pretenders. Best of luck to them all. Listeners have a vote in these things. PLJ got stuck in between those two, not to mention what happened when we put Fresh 102.7 on. By 1976 artists like ELO, Bob Seger, Van Halen, Little River Band, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Billy Joel, Queen, Kansas, Boston, Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Blue Oyster Cult joined the artists mentioned. People still wrote WPLJ, they never got credit, and by the time they changed it back, it was too late. Agreed. "I have nothing against social media," he says. You can also attack while she waits for her turn. Elton John stuck around on a case by case basis. http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/post/27573978382/edgar-gave-me-the-ok-to-post-these-brie-larson, http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/post/52484006420/kinda-just-a-weird-coincidence-that-envy-adams, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Envy's hairstyle in her first appearance was largely inspired by the character. It shaped NY and its radio stations culture and there will never be another station like it ; just like no other tv channel will or could ever replace MTV. WWOM then WKTU Mello 92 , Disco/Studio 92 Moved away for a job and moved back when I had my son and the only station I listened to was PLJ once home. I keep hoping for some scandal to take them down and/or some future post-Pai FCC to rein them in. Envy was in a relationship with Ramona's ex-boyfriend Todd Ingram and claims to know about Ramona's past. It helped to have a familiar voice on the radio. September 27, 2022 by John Groove. However, as she began to enjoy a life of rock, she sold a number of her belongings to buy expensive clothes. Chad Henry, area scout: "He's a playmaker. The station firstseparated its AM and FM stations at night in 1960 when the AM station went rock. Different situation entirely, same result. Was a faithful listener for years until Scott left. Say it isnt so.. In fact, I am a child 90s, and I felt very out of place, music-wise, because I couldnt stand all that awful incoherent depressing grunge that was all over the radio. They often made my day. It really took a turn for the worse when they lost Scott Shannon (to CBS-FM). She seems to be one of the only characters in this game who is still alive in the ending, despite her "death". Some might say this is excessive. I LOVE 9.55 PLJ BUT I DIDNT WANT IT TO BE SOLD THE CEO COULD HAD KEPT IT. Todd also posted him and natalie on snapchat today too, so definitely still together. Angered, Envy seeks Todd throughout the crowd to no avail. I love Todd,Jayde,Annie,and Monk. No rent for studio or office space. 2) Undisciplined Pursuit of More Pettengill, second from right, and the rest of his "Todd Show" team. Todd also reveals his Vegan powers to the group, effortlessly trouncing Scott though Envy calls off the battle since it was late. Z100 was the CHR leader and WLTW was the AC leader. She was diagnosed with several uterine fibroids. I dont know a living soul who listens to CBS-FM. Jayde yes, but Annie is great, I hope Todd finds work at another ny station, maybe connect again with Scott Shannon, Except for Annie, my thoughts exactly. They dont mix. The station was 3/4 rock and 1/4 pop. I will miss hearing Todd, Monk, Jayde and Annieso sad. This article will share information on What Happened Between Scott And Malia, Why Did Malia And Stiles Break Up and Did Scott And Malia Get Together. She ended up basing the voice on adult actresses she saw on the red carpet for, In the movie, the costume and hairstyle she wears in the Clash at the Demonhead concert bares a resemblance to, This was confirmed to be likely just a coincidence by the series creator. The on air personalities spoke to their listeners as if they were friends or family. Gideon also reveals he hid a sword on Envy's dress just in case. One thing that won't change on this new page is the show's policy of mixing serious and humorous discussions. Finally Erock brings the Boys the Scott and Todd audio he promised on Tequila and Doughnuts day. The station was electric. WPLJ gradually evolved in the course of that year. He has taken that success to CBS-FM, where the ratings nearly doubled after his arrival. Considering Scott and Allison's arcs had been entwined for two seasons, with most of that spent trying to justify their relationship to others, it didn't surprise anyone when they broke up. I enjoy the morning program while driving to work. EMF should keep the old PLJ format on HD 2 even if no DJs. I always enjoyed this station. But, I still listened. Everyone. I especially loved the Dead Star in an Envelope. Oh and I forgot Johnny too! I grew up on it listened to it every morning and am so sad its gone. She told Scott to get a haircut, but then at the big party, told Scott to get out of her life. I enjoyed all their shows, and good times they seemed to have had while broadcasting. Sorry to see you go. In 1993, they boosted gold product. EMF broadcasts from Rocklin, California which is near Sacramento. In Scott's ending, Envy is shown hugging Scott, along with Kim and Knives. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Pretty sure they're still together, he posted nat on his Snapchat story a few days ago and on nats latest post she's wearing the todd & natalie necklace todd gave her, think she's just not posting her and him to avoid drama and backlash opinions. Her lyrics clued Scott in that Gideon's nearby and the final battle commences between the two. It didnt get better than that !! In 1857, just a few years before the Emancipation Proclamation, an enslaved man named Samuel Dred Scott lost a fight for his freedom. The EMF people are the maggots who are feeding on its rotting corpse. Talk about a downward spiral.