Reinstate Gregg Whiteside
We the undersigned wish to express our outrage over WQXR's treatment of your radio host Gregg Whiteside, who served WQXR and the metropolitan arts community with loyalty and devotion for a quarter of... continue reading »
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"I am 91 years old, retired and live alone. I sorely miss listening to Gregg W. in the early morning. What's the story?"
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"Gregg Whiteside is a five star Broadcaster! Bring Gregg back as soon as possible!"
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"Gregg Whiteside is irreplaceable and his firing was inexcusable. Bring him back!!!"
"This outrage MUST be corrected and this man should be reinstated immediately. Fired? No severance?? Just how desperate and deluded IS this radio station and the late New York Times??? Restore this man to his very rightful place and try to redeem yourself "
"A fair hearing would be in order v.s. summary dismissal"
"Using a private phone conversation to fire a dedicated employee is ridiculous and shameful on the part of WQXR. Without a doubt, this station has already lost countless listeners as a result of this outrage. Good thing, too. They should pay for this injus"
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"It's shocking to think that the New York Times would instigate something like this. Reinstate Gregg Whiteside before your company takes a further dip in credibility."
"waking up early just isn't the same without his voice on the radio"
"Bring Back Greg Whiteside. The mornings just are not the same."
"Greg Whitesode was WQXR's premier voice for classical music. That he was sacked without comment is disgraceful. WQXR owes its listeners some sort of explanation, since none of its other classical hosts come close to equalling his refreshing enthusiasm, we"
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"Where has this petition been all this time? Gregg is available on WRTI in Philadelphia (which is available on line or at 90.7 FM). Whatever the trumped up reasons for letting go may have been, Gregg's successors have not lived up to his performance, espec"
"he is terrific;reinstate him"
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"Every time I hear a piece of classical music now I think of Gregg. Every time I go to the NY Philarmonic I will be reminded of him. This is the most disgusting thing I've heard happening in radio. Whilst I do not know the facts it is my understanding that"
"I was stunned, and the replacement isn't up to par."
"He's one of the best ever; surely quality should count for something!"
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