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still_one

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3. That is sad. His overnight show on KGO was great. The link to the video implies he retired. That

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Mon Dec 3, 2018, 01:56 AM

Dec 2018

was no retirement. Cumulus Media bought KGO, and destroyed the number 1 talk radio show in the bay area, by firing most of the talk show hosts, kept a couple, which were not particularly progressive voices, and tried to partially emulate KCBS all news which was a complete failure.

I have no idea what "KGO" radio's format is now, but they really destroyed an "institution" in the city.

Very sad news indeed

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The body of Ray Taliaferro was found, according to a family member on Sunday evening. [View all] yuiyoshida Dec 2018 OP

Oh so sorry - he was much respected and loved - from the link: Leghorn21 Dec 2018 #1

This is really sad 4now Dec 2018 #2

That is sad. His overnight show on KGO was great. The link to the video implies he retired. That still_one Dec 2018 #3

I used to like listening to Ray on the radio. This is too bad. NBachers Dec 2018 #4

Loved Ray. miyazaki Dec 2018 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author LenaBaby61 Dec 2018 #6

RIP Ray Taliaferro. iluvtennis Dec 2018 #7

I Loved Ray .... LenaBaby61 Dec 2018 #8

Thanks for posting those clips not fooled Dec 2018 #9

Coroner: Legendary Bay Area Radio Host Likely Died Of Exposure Brother Buzz Dec 2018 #10