Imus rumored to Citadel Broadcasting--Neil Best, Newsday

"Citadel Broadcasting is close to finalizing a contract with Don Imus that would bring the controversial radio host back to the airwaves, a person familiar with the discussions said Tuesday.

• It was not immediately clear from where Imus would be heard, but Citadel owns WABC in New York, making its morning slot a logical destination. It also owns WPLJ-FM. Currently the ABC spot is occupied by Ron Kuby and Curtis Sliwa.

Citadel and its chief executive, Farid Suleman, have been rumored to be interested in Imus for months, and WABC long has been considered a logical platform for him to launch a comeback.

• He would bring along his longtime newsman, Charles McCord, who last appeared on WFAN Aug. 31. Less clear is what role, if any, a more controversial member of Imus' old crew, Bernard McGuirk, would play. One possibility is a nonspeaking role as a producer/writer."

From Neil Best column, Newsday, "Imus Near Deal to Return to Airwaves," 10/03/07

• P.S. The group that monitored Imus' words is MediaMatters.org. While at the Daily Kos convention earlier this year, Hillary Clinton stated she helped start the group. I've heard the audio of her voice stating this on 2 different radio programs. (sm)

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