This message from Premiere Networks, the syndicator of The Rush Limbaugh program: “Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing comfort and continued insight to his legions of loyal fans.”
“All of Rush’s audio has been extensively archived and cataloged by subject, topic and opinion. His producers will be able to pull segments that are relevant for each day’s news cycle and allow us to feature the best of Rush for the full three hours of the program.
“The familiar voices of the programs’ guest hosts will be used in the show when needed to guide Rush’s audio from one topic to another, but Rush will be the predominant voice heard for the three-hour Monday-Friday show, the AM Daily Update and The Week in Review three-hour show.
“Please note that we will continue with this transitional programming until his audience is prepared to say good-bye.
“We will mourn together in a respectful way and celebrate the incredible life of Rush Limbaugh with his beloved audience. Today, a three-hour tribute will air in Rush’s regular time slot.”
Further information will be posted on www.rushlimbaugh.com.
Rush and I both did air work in Kansas City, although twelve years apart. KMBZ was the flagship for the KC Royals radio network, and many in the KC radio community, as well as in the Royals organization, spoke well of Rush as a kind and generous man, polite to a fault. I am choosing to believe that’s who he truly was because many of his on air comments contradict that interpretation. Perhaps this is a good time for an in depth dialogue about the impact of media on society as a whole. I am not a fan of censorship, but it’s just too easy in our industry today to sell one’s soul for “great numbers” and a huge paycheck… simply by pandering to the worst aspects of humanity.
Having worked in the business I’m saddened by the passing of Rush. Rush got me to start listening to talk radio during the Clinton years and still continue to do so today. Rush was talk radio, he is also credited for saving AM radio. Even though I didn’t always agree with Rush the two things he got me into doing was to think about the issues and to pay attention to politics and our government. To all those who wished horrible things to Rush just be careful what you wish for because what comes around goes around. Rest in peace Rush you did an awesome job informing the public.