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The show originated in 1995 on the Los Angeles station [[KLSX]] (97.1 FM). Wachs and von Haessler were fired in 1997 after supposedly having a meltdown on the air over station interference with their show. (In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.) |
The show originated in 1995 on the Los Angeles station [[KLSX]] (97.1 FM). Wachs and von Haessler were fired in 1997 after supposedly having a meltdown on the air over station interference with their show. (In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.) |
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Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler resumed the show on Atlanta station [[WKLS (FM)|WKLS]] (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the [[FCC]]" in an Atlanta ''[[Creative Loafing Atlanta|Creative Loafing]]'' survey{{Fact|date=December 2008}}. (Ironically, in spite of any perceived difficulties in staying on the air, Wachs and Von Haessler have never been fined by the FCC.) |
Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler made love and resumed the show on Atlanta station [[WKLS (FM)|WKLS]] (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the [[FCC]]" in an Atlanta ''[[Creative Loafing Atlanta|Creative Loafing]]'' survey{{Fact|date=December 2008}}. (Ironically, in spite of any perceived difficulties in staying on the air, Wachs and Von Haessler have never been fined by the FCC.) |
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Wachs and Von Haessler were fired from WKLS on [[April 9]], [[2004]] (at the height of their [[Arbitron ratings]] success) when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress [[Devin Lane]] was accidentally aired over a commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards, mocking the [[FCC]] indecency crackdown at the time. (Their sidekick, "Southside" Steve Rickman, had a different contract, and so was retained by Clear Channel.) |
Wachs and Von Haessler were fired from WKLS on [[April 9]], [[2004]] (at the height of their [[Arbitron ratings]] success) when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress [[Devin Lane]] was accidentally aired over a commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards, mocking the [[FCC]] indecency crackdown at the time. (Their sidekick, "Southside" Steve Rickman, had a different contract, and so was retained by Clear Channel.) |
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| Running time | 240 min. |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | WNNX |
| Starring | Larry Wachs Eric Von Haessler Steve Rickman Tim Andrews |
| Produced by | Mark Owens Sebastian Daskawicz-Davis |
| Recording studio | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Original release | 1998 – date |
| Website | http://www.regularguys.com |
The Regular Guys (Larry Wachs, Eric Von Haessler, "Southside" Steve Rickman, and Tim Andrews) is a syndicated morning show based out of Atlanta radio station Rock 100.5. Its demographic targets are men ages 25 to 49.
The show originated in 1995 on the Los Angeles station KLSX (97.1 FM). Wachs and von Haessler were fired in 1997 after supposedly having a meltdown on the air over station interference with their show. (In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.)
Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler made love and resumed the show on Atlanta station WKLS (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the FCC" in an Atlanta Creative Loafing survey[citation needed]. (Ironically, in spite of any perceived difficulties in staying on the air, Wachs and Von Haessler have never been fined by the FCC.)
Wachs and Von Haessler were fired from WKLS on April 9, 2004 (at the height of their Arbitron ratings success) when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress Devin Lane was accidentally aired over a commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards, mocking the FCC indecency crackdown at the time. (Their sidekick, "Southside" Steve Rickman, had a different contract, and so was retained by Clear Channel.)
Wachs and Von Haessler were rehired by Clear Channel in early 2005. They returned to the air on March 21, 2005 on sister station WGST Newsradio (640 AM). The news radio format did not fit their narrative style, and so they returned to 96 Rock in May (sans Rickman, who was doing a different shift). On September 25, 2006, Rickman began making guest appearances on the show on a nearly daily basis.
On October 23, 2006, Wachs and von Haessler were dismissed from Clear Channel due to a lawsuit by Viva 105.7 morning DJs Yogi and Panda. (Von Haessler's Mad Pundit Radio program, which was broadcast Saturday afternoons on WGST, was also dropped.) The suit claims that Wachs recorded Yogi and Panda without their knowledge while having a discussion in separate bathroom stalls. That recording was part of a bit that was played on the show which Wachs said was approved by station management.[citation needed]
In March 2007, the criminal case against Wachs was dismissed by the Fulton County, Georgia district attorney for having no merit. Consequently, Clear Channel agreed to settle Wachs's breach of contract claims against them in an agreement under which terms were not disclosed.[citation needed]
The show returned to Atlanta airwaves on January 28th, 2008, on a new rock station (100.5 FM, which is not owned by Clear Channel but by Cumulus Media).
In April 2009, it was announced that the show will also be simulcast on KDBN FM 93.3, a Cumulus station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.[1] They play games such as "Answering Under the Influence" and "Regular Guys Squares".
Network Affiliates
The Regular Guys can be heard on the following radio stations. The show originates from WNNX in Atlanta, Georgia.
| Calls | Freq. | Branding | Format | Market/Market Rank[2] | Timeslot | Group Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDBN | 93.3 MHz | FM 93.3[3] | TBA | Dallas, TX / 5 | Live 5A-9A | Cumulus Media |
| WNNX | 100.5 MHz | Rock 100.5 | Adult Rock | Atlanta, GA / 7 | Live 6A-10A | Cumulus Media |
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