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I traveled NOLA in a sales territory in 2003 - 2012 and heard Garland then. He could have been on a smaller station and moved later. I just know the very first time I heard Scott with his “Think Tank” my thoughts were he copied Garland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Scott is from Lafayette, Opelousas if I’m not mistaken early on, but I know what you mean. He did move back home from working in NOLA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Poppa
Correct. Just talking career wise. He started in NO after going to Loyola.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Buds
He, never presented it as "his" think tank, it was the Sports Callers Think Tank it was Open to sports callers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Poppa
And, Scott couldn't have copied it because it was my suggeztion and to this day have never heard the G-Man.
but werent some callers banned? so how was it an open think tank?
Maybe so. I just know Garland used the same exact tag line way before Scott when you listened to his show. The only difference is it wasn’t Sports. It was the great Callers Open Think Tank. The first time I heard Scott my immediate thought was he copied Garland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Is possible Scott worked in that market before coming here and never heard Garland say that? I guess. Is likely he had never heard Garland us that line? I highly doubt it.
Garland used it first and I will always believe it was copy from that show. It’s just to coincidental to not be.
Good Morning... this be Bil(ly).. I still around.. Show starts @ 8 Saturday mornings & ends @ 10.. always have enjoyed everyone's criticism of me..Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunSaint08
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Now you are asking why the station has been on a downard trajectory for sometime now.Quote:
Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue
Callers were the backbone of its success. Then you had Stevie P who just wanted to hear himself talk and Jay who only wanted callers who agreed with him etc etc.
After early rocket to the moon success the station turned inward and you end up where it is now.
I've never heard him but after extensive search I can't find a single reference besides your adjustment this morning where he ever used "Callers Think Tank"Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Poppa
Every reference says "The Think Tank" and every reference says his personal regular show started after Katrina.
This is true. Especially concerning Stevie. Jay was combative if you didn’t agree with him but I found that entertaining. I do love Bil(Ly). He and I are the same age(old). I’ll listen to him on Saturdays but for the most part I will tune into the LSUAM network when I hear them them throw us a bone or listen to Kevin. For me Kevin has replaced Jay for solid sports coverage. Otherwise it’s the 60s and 70s music on SXM radio
I actually always enjoyed your show Billy. Just not usually driving at that time. Glad to hear you are still around.Quote:
Originally Posted by snote
hard to believe he didnt have a show before katrina, what was he on, someone elses show? i never lived there after katrina (or even after usl) but i remember himQuote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
He was on TV, well known.Quote:
Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue
Started his own business in 1990.
Came back to media, getting his own radio show, post Katrina.
…….He married a VC lady along the way……good move…..what will his job be now?…..wish him the best!Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Wishing Scott the best. I didn’t care for his show all that much; igaf about the NBA or the Mets but Scott always seemed like a good dude.
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Originally Posted by snote
someone should ask billy if they had NIL back then what would it have taken for him to choose to play for the cajuns insteadQuote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Geaux Bil(Ly)! Listening now.
And good luck to you Scott. You will be missed, at least by me:).
NM
Why does it seem only coaches and media announce to the world leaving or changing jobs, I’m sure at least 75% of the posters here have changed jobs, retired, lost jobs, started jobs etc in the time I have been reading RP yet I dont recall any announcements of such
I’m right there with you. Too much Pelicans and Gus Catengale spewing the same roundabout info, but I did always enjoy the Cajun coverage and related interviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunStros
Lol. Didnt know Gus had some KPEL time! ha, I went to school with Gus at BM! (p.s. you spelled last name wrong)Quote:
Originally Posted by CAJUNJUDO
Garland Robinette worked for Freeport-McMoRan for a number of years after his WWL TV days. Married cohost Angela Hill for awhile. Both things ended in disappointment. Left FMI and divorced Angela. Went to radio. Very popular show. Developed serious throat issue, returned for awhile but eventually had to leave airways. Took up painting. Did ok with that. Interesting guy from south Louisiana.
I do remember him using the term “think tank.” Based on what I heard from the Yats calling in, there wasn’t much thinking.
And that isn't exactly entertainment.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
I worked in NOLA for several year. BP is correct. He said that often on his show. I don’t recall if it was the Great Talk Show Callers Open Think Tank or The Great Callers Open Think Tank. He definitely used the phrase Callers Open Think Tank. I do recall him saying that several times a show. Might have been every time he came in and out of break. I would imagine if you can find archived shows from early 2ks you could hear it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine