racehorse wrote:
Associated Press--
9/19/2003 03:10 pm--
Less than a year after retiring, Art Bell is returning as weekend host of the overnight radio talk show he founded about UFO sightings, arcane mysteries and conspiracy theories.
Bell, 58, of Pahrump, said in a statement through Premiere Radio Networks that his Saturday morning return to Coast to Coast AM would be"both mysterious and reassuring."
Kraig Kitchin, network president and chief operating officer, said Bell's return"reflects his long-standing bond with this audience and his undying passion for radio."
Bell airs broadcasts from his home in the Nevada desert, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas.
He retired Jan. 1, citing ongoing back problems. He turned the microphone over to regular guest host George Noory on weekdays and Barbara Simpson on weekends.
Premiere said Bell will replace Simpson, and broadcast live from 1-5 a.m. EDT Saturdays and Sundays.
Noory signed a long-term contract this week to remain as host of the show on weekday mornings, Premiere spokeswoman Amir Forester said.
Coast to Coast AM airs on 475 stations nationwide. Los Angeles-based Premiere is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, of San Antonio, Texas.
Bell created the show in 1993, but resigned in April 2000 after his son was kidnapped and raped in 1997 by a substitute teacher. Bell said he was also falsely accused of being a child molester.
He returned to the air in February 2001, saying his family and legal issues had been resolved.
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RH, thanks for this. Not only does it explain what has been going on these past years (which was hideous...we can all agree), but it also demonstrates how important the story is.
An AP release, IMO, is no small deal.
And though the news is all very exciting tonight, let us please take a moment again to remember. The first suggestion of "Mysterious and Reassuring", was on this Forum.
How cool.
Thanks again,
lrs
