Transcript of Atlanta radio show segment mocking Steve Gleason's ALS affliction

homerj07 · 06-17-2013, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

The clowns who did this were fired.

No - only suspended.

Ass C--ks!!!

|Mitch| · 06-17-2013, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

No - only suspended.

Ass C--ks!!!

No; they got fired...

Apology Regarding This Morning's Mayhem in the AM Program

"We deeply regret the offensive programming that aired this morning on “Mayhem In The AM” on 790 The Zone, related to former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his battle with ALS. We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment. 790 The Zone, our owners, sponsors and partners in no way endorse or support this kind of content. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Gleason, his family and all those touched by ALS."

— Rick Mack, 790 The Zone Sr. VP & General Manager

saintsfan1976 · 06-17-2013, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

No - only suspended.

But fired later in the day. Confirmed. I live in Atl and Falcon fans sought me out just to say how offended they were.

Here's the one guy who needs a

The dismissal, despite the circumstances, came as "a relief, really," Nick Cellini said. "That station is a sinking ship." His contract, he said, was up in November and he figured even then, it wouldn't have been renewed.

Follow Nick Cellini. Make sure he never finds work again.

06-17-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Transcript of Atlanta radio show segment mocking Steve Gleason's ALS affliction Originally Posted by Halo The clowns who did this were fired. No - only suspended. Ass C--ks!!!

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Transcript of Atlanta radio show segment mocking Steve Gleason's ALS affliction Originally Posted by homerj07 No - only suspended. Ass C--ks!!! No; they got fired... Apology Regarding This Morning's Mayhem in the AM Program "We deeply regret the offensive programming that aired this morning on “Mayhem In The AM” on 790 The Zone, related to former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his battle with ALS. We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment. 790 The Zone, our owners, sponsors and partners in no way endorse or support this kind of content. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Gleason, his family and all those touched by ALS." — Rick Mack, 790 The Zone Sr. VP & General Manager

06-17-2013, 08:55 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,021 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Transcript of Atlanta radio show segment mocking Steve Gleason's ALS affliction Originally Posted by homerj07 No - only suspended. But fired later in the day. Confirmed. I live in Atl and Falcon fans sought me out just to say how offended they were. Here's the one guy who needs a The dismissal, despite the circumstances, came as "a relief, really," Nick Cellini said. "That station is a sinking ship." His contract, he said, was up in November and he figured even then, it wouldn't have been renewed. Follow Nick Cellini. Make sure he never finds work again. skymike likes this.

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