So attempted murder is funny?
Terry Frank brings to light a sad pitiful comedy bit from local radio veteran Phil Williams on WNOX NewsTalk 100. I missed it but it doesn’t sound funny at all.
Terry explains what happened:
Williams began the show by mocking the details of the shooting incident involving Knoxville City Councilman Steve Hall. Williams relayed details of a mock incident where he had stepped outside to fix some signs or something, and he heard a voice say “Hey, Mister Big Talker.” He then proceeds with his “mock” story that he heard two shots and goes on to say that he’s ok.
Terry recommends people contact Vice-President Ed Brantley by email at ed.brantley@citcomm.com or by calling him at 865.212.4529.
She explains why a call to Mike Hammond may not accomplish much:
Don’t bother contacting Operations Manager Mike Hammond. In addition to serving as Operations Manager for WNOX, he serves on County Commission in Knoxville and has a vested interest in seeing that his friend, political ally, and incumbent County Mayor Mike Ragsdale stays in office.
Has Phil lost the ability to know what is funny? Phil was not in today. There were no apologies from the station on either the Hallerin Hilton Hill radio program this morning or on the Phil Williams show which had guest host Jay Kersting this afternoon.
April 26th, 2006 at 9:16 pm
I dunno, I thought Eddie Murphy’s “Buckwheat Has Been Shot” skit was pretty funny.
April 26th, 2006 at 10:10 pm
Unfortunately, Phil Williams hasn’t been funny since his afternoon talk show started. This is just another in a long line of unlistenable bits. I’m sure the Big Talker is taking this as an opportunity to lampoon Steve Hall, the outsider candidate.
April 26th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
tastless?…maybe…but thats his right to free speech so power to him.
April 27th, 2006 at 8:10 am
I agree, the Phil show is lame.