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Victorkiam's avatar

The Big Show revisionist history is interesting. The show was successful because Mr. Pringle Ordway was a GREAT facilitator of hot takery and was able to integrate (at the beginning) both personalities (Steve Lyons, Smerlas, LB) with Globe writers who had takes that were shrouded in fact and knowledge (Shaugnessy, Ryan). The show met its demise when it became more Larry Johnson eating/laughing at unfunny Ordway quips and less sports focused. So yes I agree with Michael but the entertainment was always backstopped by legit boston writers in their prime. If the show existed today, Shank and Ryan would be wheeled into the studio with lunacy.

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Father Chip Hines's avatar

Back in the day the Big Show was must listen radio. I can remember sitting in my car waiting for the Whiner Line to be over before going in the house. Also, the Whiney Awards were fantastic, fans felt like they could be a part of the show in a weird way. And lastly for me were the regular callers like “Butch on the Cape” or “Dakota” or whatever the guys name from Watertown...was it Steve? Anyway that’s my 2 cents on the Big Show. If they brought Ordway out of retirement I’d listen! The shows on WEEI are essentially unlistenable now. Maybe Greg Hill but I can’t remember the last time I listened to them either. The old lineup was great...Dennis and Callahan or Kirk and Callahan in the morning was must listen radio. I loved Mut and Merloni and of course the Big Show. Mikey was bad but Ted Nation was good till it wasn’t. I like Dale and Neumy a lot and when Bob left it was a bad day God rest his soul. Anyway, as I’m recovering from a total knee replacement I’ve got plenty of time on my hands for this conversation! Thanks Mut for another great 4 pack!

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