I don't think ANY youtube posting has ever affected me like this, and believe me, I've watched and listened to hundreds if not thousands over the past 12 or so years. Anybody could tell that Imus was choked up, and that undoubtedly was why there was music over the last two or so minutes of this clip. As I've mentioned before, the "All in the Family" clip where Mike and Gloria left was, and remains, very moving, but bear in mind, that was just a TV show. This is real life, folks. I'll concede that Imus did brag, but SO WHAT? Anybody that's been doing a job for 50 years is at least somewhat entitled, don't you think? I didn't agree with ALL that he said and did, but he did kill a few ''sacred cows". BTW, a baseball player, Dizzy Dean. if memory serves me correctly, getting back to bragging, said "It ain't braggin' if you done it." That said I'll sorely miss him, and to paraphrase George Jones, "Who's gonna fill Imus' shoes?" NOBODY, that's who!

@CharlesIndelicato

6 жыл бұрын

Gary Kerns It was Casey Stengel who said “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” The Iman did it.

@bobke114

6 жыл бұрын

Yea that All in The Family episode kinda left me same way. Ya knew that an important part of your daily life was changed. Same way with me hearing Randy Galloway sign of his DFW radio sports show.All pioneers that we will never have again. But the great memories of All In The Family and Imus will remain

@TheBrooklynbodine

6 жыл бұрын

You mentioned DFW. Do you mean Dallas- Fort Worth? I've never heard of Randy Galloway. BTW, thanks so VERY, VERY much for all the thumbs-ups and hearted comments. I never thought anything I'd ever post at youtube would have that kind of impact. You all know who you are!

@bobke114

6 жыл бұрын

Yea Dallas Ft Worth. Galloway was a longtime sports reporter and then later a columnist at the Dallas Morning News before finally going to Ft Worth Star Telegram. Sometime back in the mid 80's WBAP hired him to do a 6pm to 8pm call in sports show. Randy had never been a radio guy but he was an immediate hit. He had a huge fan base as a writer and radio guy.

@TheBrooklynbodine

6 жыл бұрын

OK, thanks. At one time, WBAP was a prominent country station, home to Bill Mack, who went on to have his own show and wrote LeAnn Rimes' "Blue".

R.I.P. Imus. LOVE you so much! Miss that voice from the last 30 years of my life...

I love Don Imus and always will. There will never be another “Imus in the Morning.”

@bambubi1

4 жыл бұрын

Because it wouldn't be possible with all these PC snowflakes running the media. Hell these days Rodney Dangerfield and Don Rickles couldn't get a job in Show Business.

@independents-for-Biden

Жыл бұрын

He was a good nappy headed ho

@Coasterdude02149

4 ай бұрын

@@bambubi1 Don lost A LOT of his edge after the Rutgers basketball incident. It was sad...

That was powerful to listen to. I met Don and Deirdre and Fred back in 1998 or so when they began building the Imus Ranch. Deirdre was probably 8 months pregnant with Wyatt. I am a sign painter and graphics designer and I lettered most of everything they needed. This went on for 12 years or more. Don Imus is absolutely the finest customer I've ever had. He paid me to paint highly decorative Western style stuff all over the place and every project was appreciated and accepted without a hitch. We had lots of laughs, too. Don loved to tease and shock, his wit was mercenary, but he loved it when I dished it back. Many times I heard him repeating our conversations the next couple of days on his show. This was a gratifying and heady experience to hear my name being tossed about and his guys laughing in the background. It was really wonderful. I'm going to write Deirdre a letter, the kind you place a stamp upon.

@vickylenderman6082

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Hyland that was a wonderful tribute you wrote for the Iman. He was definitely one of a kind. He made us listeners all feel as if we were a part of his family every morning on his show.

@rikoshayrabbit

3 жыл бұрын

@Shane Cleve And you, Shane, are dumb ass jerk. You'll never grow out of it. That's your life.

@davidrice3337

6 ай бұрын

Great Memories - I'll buy ya a beer if you ever get to the KY Derby or The races

@user-yr6nr5jm5o

Ай бұрын

I actually remember him mentioning you! What an honor. God bless you sir I admired Imus dearly

My son started listening to you since he was 14 and now he's 35 . In the morning while making breakfast my kitchen was so close to his bedroom . That I was listening to you at the same time. He gave me the station from here Rhode island. And from there i was also hooked! What im taking with me from you " I love babies and elderly ... Is the people in between I have a problem with"" thank you my awesome man . We'll miss you more than you will ever know💕😘🇵🇷🇺🇸 for ever the greatest!

@solomonjames2007

28 күн бұрын

Some of my best memories were listing to imus with my dad on WFAN in the early 90s on the rare mornings he’d take me to school. My dad and I bonded in those rare mornings and I’ll appreciate those minutes for the rest of my life. RIP dad and RIP iman

RIP, MR IMUS. December 27, 2019. You've given me many hours of laughter, and I'm so grateful. So sad.

@kiddkudos5851

5 ай бұрын

r u still grateful about imus? 4 years later?

@Coasterdude02149

4 ай бұрын

@@kiddkudos5851 Why wouldn't he/we be? I miss the hell out of him. Started every morning listening to him. Don, Charles, Lou & Bernie were the best.

@RussLarocca-ob8um

3 ай бұрын

@@Coasterdude02149 I particularly liked it when he talked about sports, and he spoke about politics.

RIP Don Imus. Thank You for the memories.

@bighuge1060

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing but love.

I was a fulltime radio announcer for 17 years. I had my heroes like we all do and Imus was the very best.I had ever heard. He was the consummate pro. I heard him for the first time on the old 66 WNBC in NYC. He was a class act. A great entertainer without being obscene. Mr Class. He had a quick wit that (to be honest) it took me a little time to understand. This video chokes me up. Love you forvever I-Man. Thanks for the memories.

Thanks to Deirdre for keeping the Iman eating the proper food to help him beat cancer for so long.

@jonathanbengordon8984

2 ай бұрын

Wasn’t it copd?

@user-yr6nr5jm5o

Ай бұрын

​@@jonathanbengordon8984no

An equal opportunity insulter, brilliantly funny, and a humanitarian, Don Imus was the best. I listened for 40+ years enjoying thousands of hours of engaging radio. RIP John Donald Imus.

I can't listen to this without holding back tears. I always loved the I-man. He inspired me to go into radio myself . I had the supreme honor of meeting Imus at Fenway Park in my hometown of Boston MA. He signed my copy of his 1974 comedy album This Honky's Nuts. Couldn't have been more humble or gracious. Truly great man. Sorely missed.

I knew he didn't have long... but I still wasn't ready... Damn...

1971 : listening to Imus on Dad's antique radio while making a Heathkit radio. Those definitely were the days.

RIP I Man. Thanks for making my drives in the morning more tolerable. Made me LMAO so many times. So very many memorable and informative interviews.

I enjoyed listening to him since 1970 on my commute to the Bronx. I also am retired now so no more commute and no more Don Imus. Hope you enjoy your retirement like I am. And thanks for making my time in the car enjoyable. Good luck!

Rest In Peace I Man...you made a difference in this world! Thanks for the memories...God speed!

I still listen to Don some mornings. Thank you YT.😊

Well you bastard you broke me down,I was two years behind you on the sobriety trail and used the Imus in the morning show as an add on meeting,got used to missing you between firings and network changes but this is the big one,,thank you ! This is what defines your life !

When that light goes off everything we own means nothing but what we have done means everything. #SEEKGOD

@victorlutes4723

4 жыл бұрын

Amen - over 25 years of radio here,, i just tried to drop off a Christmas gift to a female friend ,,49 minute phone conversation and 20 charity causes and lets see i a Gospel preacher too

YOU, I-MAN, left a mark on all of us....laughed, cried and enjoyed your show for so many years I don't know when it started....I consider you a buddy that I will GREATLY miss....be well and ENJOY!!!

I grew up listening to Imus as a teen and middle school kid. Always felt special hearing him every day.

RIP MR IMUS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME COUNTLESS HOURS OF JOY THANK YOU

Imus, I can remember enjoying your show for many many years. You were a bright light in the am. You know when it goes beyond a "situational" listener, like a morning drive. I went out of my way to listen to your program, no matter where I was or I just felt odd for the balance of the day. Good Night Imus, the pleasure was always mine. Peace

I watched the Iman before he and Deirdre had Wyatt. He made me laugh until it hurt. His interviews were the best. He even had a Vice President bring him some “red meat” on the show. I have never ever looked forward to a show as much as his. His roast of Bill and Hillory was priceless.

as an Over The Road Driver i-Man is what kept me Going Mile after Mile Load after LOAD..THK/s Guy

R.I.P. you gave me alot of pleasure listening to your broadcasts. Your a Legend!

RIP I Man I enjoyed your radio and tv shows you were one of a kind

I will never forget this man and all he has meant to my Son and I. we never started our day without watching or listening all throughout his school years. Thanks Son for being the man you are and for all the laughs. Good Bless friend.

Don Imus....You were the most honest, intelligent, entertaining, funny and fair radio host ever...the humor was always based off of truth (no one was left out...which made if fair...and that one incident - true fans knew you meant no harm and you sincerely apologized ). You used to make my morning as I went through some tough times and a tough job. I laughed at the jokes, the comedy skits ( President Nixon, Cardinal O'Connor, etc.) and of course, the random political interviews (calling political guests "half a phony" when they wouldn't give you a straight answer - that was the best...many times it was exactly what the audience was thinking and you would say it right to the politician) . There has been no one better than you...it is true. God Bless you and your family...and Thank you!!! We will miss you and your special connection with the audience and of course, your sense of humor. Thank you for the great memories and I hope you know you were greatly appreciated by your fans.

There was and never will be a man of his like. He defines morning radio and TV. He has the ability to talk to a person, not at a person. He knew his audience and always did his best to relate who he was to us. We will never see or hear his like again. God Bless you Mr. Imus

RIP Don Imus. Growing up in New York, I couldn't wait to tune in to listen to Imus in the morning. You and your entire staff were very entertaining and funny. May God rest your soul.

Loved Imus! He’ll be missed! Thank you Don!!!!

A good man. I’m glad I was alive to hear the I Man all those years. RIP friend.

One of the most powerful endings of a legendary radio career in u.s. history, thanks don imus for the memories. 🇺🇸👍

I -man you were part of morning. part of our life. one of the boys. laughed together, got angry together, all spectrums. Thanks.

Your departure stings and painfully marks the passage of time. You're an American icon and a trailblazer who left an indelible mark on radio history. R.I.P Mr. Don Imus

R.I.P Iman.

I love the I-Man, I listened to him religiously for 20+ years, RIP Fred and god bless the Imus family..

Don was a high school dropout who achieved The American Dream. He became a nationally recognized celebrity. One of the first to say what he felt whether Politically correct or not Substance abuse harmed his character. Remember though, he was a USA marine who served with an honorable discharge. He devoted a lot to charity including his time and money. I listened to him growing up in NY. R I.P I Man.

@tod3msn

4 жыл бұрын

As times changed in Imus latter years it appeared he seemed more grouchy and grumpy than funny but this was in his last few years which if you consider he had been on the radio 50 years declining in your 45th year is enviable. I recall his VH1 days and was always a fan. He will be missed.

@clydeb7713

4 жыл бұрын

@@tod3msn Remember his health had been failing for 10yrs cancer and emphysema aggravated by his horse accident.

@congerz83

4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Elmer that’s actually the part of him I loved most. I enjoyed the “grumpy old man” vibe.

@freedomforever1962

Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi 💪🏼🇺🇸 ~ Reminded me of my Dad. 💗🐾

@clydeb7713

Жыл бұрын

I also met him live when I graduated HS, and he was on WNBC. He did a remote and invited a few fans to have a few drinks with him, I think it was called The Meham Club in Manhatten. He got wasted and acted like the loud and humorous radio, Imus. He was DEEPLY lonely with many problems,sad. I wanted to be a DJ like him and did get a broadcasting degree. Great memories of my yourh.

I listened to Imus for many years on the way to work as a NY police officer each weekday morning. A lot of time, I burst out in laughter which seemed to puzzle nearby drivers.

Listened to Don and his crew for years. Always enjoyable but brutally honest.

@maxbrown9335

4 жыл бұрын

Yea ur right fuck him and the horse he rode in on his mother should of swallows that night

This is the saddest thing I have ever heard. My heart goes out to Imus

@thomasackerly2410

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words no more QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK R.I.P.

This is so hard to listen to. I was sobbing the entire morning and for many days after. Now we've lost Bernie - - my Gd - - the gatekeepers of my youth. Please rest in peace, may your memory be a blessing.

Don, i listened for many years...it was my favorite part of the day. Words cannot express how much i enjoyed everything you brought to the table day in and day out. Got a chance to see you and the whole crew one morning in Portsmouth NH...I'll never forget it...i feel like i can call you friend.... Peace old friend, i will miss you more than words.

Listened to his morning show for many years at work, i was listening on 9/11 when the plains hit the towers. i feel like apart of my life has died with him.

I listened to him for over 40 years....must have been the early 70's when I first tuned in. It's a little like watching Johnny Carson for over 30 years. They're family... very, very funny and lovable family. Of course, Imus had the edginess and had me laughing in my car a million times. I don't know how I could thank him enough for the joy he brought me. I have his conversations and skits in my head and can call on them when I want a funny memory. There are very few people outside of your real family who can be as impactful on your life as someone like this. He made the world brighter.

The late Wolfman Jack, who was a friend of Imus remarked that being friends with Don Imus was a journey through life was something he'd never soon forget.

This guy created the mold. So unique and genuine -- the real deal. I listened over the years on and off for years. His humor is not the thing that everyone gets - stuffing that Thanksgiving bird, you know what I'm talkin' about. I'll tell you one thing here - for me, he has been the best interviewer I've heard, TV or radio - bar none. If you can find the exchange he had with the former mayor of Providence, RI - Vincent "Buddy" Cianci (RIP) , you have found the BEST Radio EVER ANYWHERE. I applaud Don Imus for his work, his commitment and his honesty. I also love his photo work with Fred, Two Guys, Four Corners - World Class. Happy Trails to you Don Imus.

@WDUNBill

4 жыл бұрын

I produce a lot of long-form radio programming, and the one thing that I instruct ALL of my hosts is something that I learned from listening to Imus. Introduce yourself, the station and the guest EVERY five minutes without fail. He was deceptively good at what he did, because he didn't draw attention to it. That's why he was able to get people to tell him what they wouldn't tell anyone else. And I liked that he'd have conservatives AND liberals on, but only if they had two IQ points to put together. Nobody does that anymore. Everyone preaches to the choir. My heart aches not being able to hear him anymore.

Tim Russert and the I-Man. Never got better than that on the radio. I pray you are both together again.

I will always remember this " Sign Off " Don Imus left a mark on American Radio that will endure the test of time. He was loved, hated and will be missed by millions. I will never forget when he called a Hamburger Place and ordered over a thousand burgers pretending he was a National Guard Officer. Rest in peace Imus.

When I first saw it simulcast on MSNBC during my junior high days, Imus in the Morning marked the first time I saw inside a radio show studio. To put faces to voices was mind-blowing to a budding youth like myself. As I got older, I later found him controversial, especially after the Rutgers scandal, even with the good he did for sick children and veterans. RIP Mr. Imus, you will be missed. Condolences to his family and colleagues...

Thanks so much for all the thumbs-up and hearted comments! I've NEVER gotten this kind of feedback for a youtube posting.

I drove Imus 3 times when he appeared at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Great guy. If your reading this Mr Imus . It's Joe the Limo Driver from the Mohegan Sun . Best of Luck.

We’re definitely going to miss you. It started the day you retired and now that your life is complete here on earth and your voice is silent it will forever resonate in our hearts! Thank you for all you did. You made a HUGE difference in so many lives! Thank you for sharing yourself, Deirdre, Wyatt and Zack with us. It’s was an amazing journey that we all got to share with you, your family and your crew and there will never be a another one like you! With deepest sympathy to your beautiful family. May God grant them peace and comfort in the days that lie ahead. Well done Iman.....Rest In Heavenly Peace ✝️🙏🏻❣️

I listened to this live and now it still moves my soul.

I learned a lot from the I Man. Countless freezing cold Fort Riley mornings he was never afraid to take an unpopular opinion. He won’t get the recognition he is owed for the millions of dollars he raised for veterans and children with cancer. While his colleagues were running us down the I Man sent us phone cards and always had the vets backs. I will miss him.

I miss all the laughter. The I-Man and his crew could make sitting in traffic enjoyable! Thank you and be well!

I cried with him that day.

Still miss the man. He said it straight. And sometimes too straight. Love his bantering with Fred. It has taken a whole year for me to hear his last broadcast. Thanks for putting it here.

Imus in the Morning reached people and reached people so many ways and levels. He pulled me through more than once. Thanks to you Mr. Don.

I am a liberal male and I`ve listened to Imus over the years, especially his TV show. The man was just entertaining. His show played the best music. I wish him well in retirement.

This broke my heart. I always had him there in the morning when I went to my horrible job. I lost my job. Then I lost him. I will never forget him. He made me laugh with him and his crew. They were the best. Just a big loss for radio. A REALLY BIG LOSS.

@BigGuyDave524

6 жыл бұрын

well said Sal. ive been an Imus fan since he came back to New York back in the fall of 1979

@Tunedude25

6 жыл бұрын

Gonna miss him

@pattispencer91

6 жыл бұрын

I've listened to you since '96. It was March madness time and you said "Gonzaga!!! Who the hell are Gonzaga?" I've followed them ever since. Thanks for all the laughs...but a special thanks for your kind spirit. I miss Fred. I miss Charles...I'll miss Bernie and I'll miss you, too. Thank you so vey much.

@TheBrooklynbodine

6 жыл бұрын

Most certainly! My thought are just above. Maybe they're not the most eloquent, but as I said no other youtube posting ever affected me like that, and that's saying something.

@JR-eb7un

6 жыл бұрын

Not just the best... the greatest of all time.

Imus will forever be my morning show host, there is no other. God Bless the I-Man

I grew up in New Jersey and started listening to IMUS in the 70's and never stopped. The memories as a kid listening with my dad in the early 80's, driving in to Naval SUBASE in Groton, CT in the 1990's, all the years on MSNBC and beyond. Where does 40 years go? There are no words to describe how the Imus in the Morning program was an integral part of my life and how it always brings back fond memories remembering times with my [now deceased] dad as a kid listening in the car. I'll never forget Wilfred Brimley Thanksgiving and Christmas messages for hot oatmeal, Moby Worm, and the list could go on forever. I don't know if IMUS knows just how he impacted many of us who grew up with him. I started listening as a pre-teen and now I am 50-years old. That is a long time... a lot of memories he help build and I am both thankful and saddened at the same time when I remember and realize he is now gone.

@congerz83

6 жыл бұрын

Tikiguy thank you for that comment. It’s people like you that make me very happy I posted this.

I miss IMUS more than I can say. I’ve woken up to IMUS for 30 years. So what am I supposed to listen to now? The man has more heart than most. The end of an era. We won’t see the likes of a giant like him again.

RIP Imus,listened to him in the 70s from Massachusetts when i use to get ready for school, radio icon,the best, God Bless.

God Bless you Don. You will be sorely missed.

RIP....a true giant....a sad day.

RIP - an artist is now in heaven

Loved the Iman. Bless him for all you did. Been pissed at you but always tuned in because you were and are the Iman. You were not afraid to ask those swamp people tough questions. God Bless You. Have a happy retirement.

Imus turned me on to interesting music, plus played old favorites. Detroit radio has no stations playing Lucinda Williams. Dwight Yoakum, etc. Waiting for The One Big Thing.

RIP I Man I've listened to you since the 70's

Listened to this great man and his sidekicks every single day he was in the NY market! Love you sir!!

I listened to Imus for many years. He was the best at what he did! Bar none! I loved listening to his caracters, co-workers. He had a big heart, and helped so many over the years! I moved here to Georgia from Connecticut. People down here don't know what they were missing! R.I.P. Don! There will be many who want to be like you, but there will be only one Don Imus!

I'm from Canada and i saw imus for the first time during a trip to Florida and fell in love with him and the show after only one episode. That was in 2000 and in 2003 to my delight MSNBC Canada came on the air and i was able to watch Imus every day. It was wonderful. going to miss him greatly

I-MAN,,THANK YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LAUGHS. YOU MADE ME AND MY WIFE'S DAY THAT MUCH BETTER

The greatest radio personality and pundit of the modern era. His interviews with politicians and people of the day were some of the best of radio. His ability to cut through the noise to the nub of the matter was extraordinary . His ability to inject humor into the story of the day ... priceless. The Rev Billy Sol ... Miss you I man.

Would love to hear his commentary on today's situation

So sad to see him go. He was an American original. RIP I-man. Thank you for so many laughs and your interesting and honest commentary.

RIP. You made many a commute so much easier and enjoyable. Still have my Auto Body Express hat and t-shirt.

Since we lived on the west coast I used to wake up very early to watch Imus on the tv every morning. RIP my friend.

Daaaaamn dude. Imus is sounding old here. I guess he’s always had a bit of an aged “good ole boy” quality to his voice but you can hear him losing his breath, etc. I was just listening to a broadcast of his from 73 and realized that Nixon was in office at the time...and imus had already been broadcasting for years at that point. Talk about an expansive, decade spanning career.

I will always be in love with the I man's love for radio! He was formative. He was a professional. He was... great. I will miss this show so very much.

R.I.P Don Imus. Thanks for the decades of wonderful entertainment. You were the best at what you did!

I’ve listened to Imus since 1986. I’ve enjoyed his courage and candor. He isn’t perfect, but who is? Unlike most people his bad moments were on full display for society to trash him. I will miss him, and thank him for all his efforts and entertainment. One of a kind! Happy trails Donald!

Every second, every minute of every show....every year, was golden. I love watching all of these old clips and full shows!

I listened to Imus when he was on his first gig, KUTY in Palmdale, CA late '60s. Used to enjoy running into him in the late hours at one of the two 24 hour old time cafes on Sierra Hwy (The White Spot and Dana's Diner). Don Imus, to my ear, was the same guy shooting the shit over coffee at 2:00 AM in 1968 as he was when he closed the show after 50 years in the business. That's rare, the sign of someone who always knew himself and was true to himself for the long haul. I don't think the business changed him but he certainly changed the business. Best wishes, Mr. Imus.

I heard of him in '71 but became an everyday listener in '73 when I began my college commuting days. He morphed with the times and kept his show relevant yet unique. He was well-read, interested in politics & history, but kept his insane sense of humor. And he was also a legitimately charitable person. He'll be missed, he's one of a kind.

Imus in the morning then Howard Stern at the afternoon drive time, man was that the best.

@johndalton3180

2 ай бұрын

WNBC! IF WE WEREN'T SO BAD WE WOULDN'T BE SO GOOD!

I purchased his clothing line, coffee, salsa,chips, mugs,music and book suggestions and I’m a better person for it! I remember him saying on more than one occasion: “I talk, you listen” and we did! He was the GOAT......WILL MISS HIM DEARLY!

@congerz83

6 жыл бұрын

Thick and chunky, ain’t funky... won’t slip off your chip...

@CharlesIndelicato

6 жыл бұрын

Vernon Doane This is the Imus in the Morning radio program, on the air coast-to-coast and around the world: We’re not happy until you’re not happy.

In 1972, I was an in studio cameraman for ABC Eyewitness News in New York. The Anchors were Roger Grimsby and Bill Beutel. The schedule had us doing an hour show from 6 to 7:pm, and again from 11 to 11:30:pm. weekdays. We were off for three and a half hours in between shows, during which time we hung out at a local bar/restaurant down the block eating dinner then drinking till it was time to go back and prepare for the late show. I was close with Roger, and one of the few people he liked and could make him laugh. He was a serious type guy, drank a lot, often with me in those days. Roger didn't like many people, and hardly ever laughed. One day in 1972 I walked into the studio and put the cameras in position, we rotated that job among the three cameramen assigned to the show. Roger was at the anchor desk working with the show's script when I walked in. He looked up when he saw me and said, "Did you hear what Imus said today?" I asked him, "What's an Imus?" He said, You don't listen to Imus? I just looked at him and shrugged my shoulders at him, not knowing what the hell he was talking about. Then he told me all about Imus in the Morning on AM Radio, and when he got to the part where he told me what Imus said on the radio, he burst out laughing. I don't think I ever saw his teeth before that, and I never heard or saw him belly laugh like that. The next morning I had to tune in and listen. That's when I got it. Imus was ground breaking radio, and way ahead of his time, in fact ahead of everyone's time. No one before him ever had the guts, or the vodka lol, to say the things he said on the radio at that time. He's been a constant morning companion in my life from that day forward until the last. Mornings aren't the same now, and I doubt they ever will be again. I know it was time for him to go out on top, but losing the I-Man was like losing a member of the family that you'll always miss. I think about him from time to time, it's what brought me here. I hope the rest of his days are filled with happiness and love. Knowing that will be worth the loss. Be well my long time morning companion. Though we never met, I'll miss you like a brother who went away. God Bless I-Man.

@congerz83

5 жыл бұрын

steve stuning amazing story and heartfelt words. I’m only 34, but my love for radio began with Imus. Since I knew what radio was and thereafter, nobody did it better.

May God richly bless your generous heart Mr. Imus....now reunited with so many grateful souls whose short earthly lives were enriched by the wonderful Imus Ranch.

@gerrykulpa7228

Жыл бұрын

The BEST GD radio voice in the history of Radio..PERIOD!We will not see (or HEAR)his like again.THX for a lifetime of memories

People are loved and sometimes hated , Our Lord and Saviour will grade their scores ❤

Imus was the true reason why WFAN became the power it became.

@michaelkilroe5881

6 жыл бұрын

And Mike and Chris have acknowledged that too.

@TheBrooklynbodine

5 жыл бұрын

From what I gathered from watching old shows Imus was (maybe still is) a Yankee fan. For most of the time he was at WFAN, WABC was the Yankees' flagship, and when he was on WABC, WFAN was (and still is, for that matter. There was a company that made airchecks, and there was one from 1982 when Imus was on WNBC (which preceded WFAN on 660) in which Imus said that if he were at WABC, it would still be Musicradio. This was made shortly after 'ABC went all talk. Imus did get his wish, I guess, in that he ended his career at WABC.

@jimsarge3id359

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It's not what Francesa said ~ and he was around Don for 30+ years. If you {as a viewing public} take a 40 second laughable comment and turn it into a conviction, then comedy is dead. #TakeComedyOffTrial Think of the great comics we have and had ~ would we pass the same condemnation on @ChrisRock, @norm, or any comedian who seeks to entertain a collective audience with possible non-PC jokes? And @Twitter, @FB, @youtube want to castrate a 50 year radio career guy who died on Christmas eve ~ shame on you all!

38-1/2 years I listened to him. Beginning September 3, 1979 & ending March 29, 2018. I would call him at WNBC, WFAN and one final time in May 30th or 31st 2017 when he took calls asking about Tony Powell's performance with Curtis Sliwa the day before. It was a tough call for me, as my mom had passed away 4/1/17. I thought about thanking Rob Bartlett on air for his thoughtful floral arrangement he sent to the funeral parlor, but hesitated. Imus made me somewhat famous as "Joe From Queens" which was my on air moniker when calling talk shows. Got to visit the WFAN studios a few times, he even put me on air once or twice. Thank you, Don!

Imus, I don't know anyone more genuine and generous than you. Everything you did in life was for someone else. I will truly miss you in the morning.

RIP Imus

Hey "I Man"; Thank you for the exposure you gave to Levon Helm & Company...when Lee was down, you gave him a boost and helped save "the farm" up in Woodstock, NY, ultimately leading to winning a Grammy, plus many more nominations in the years before Lee died.....He's smiling down at you...we're all wishing you health and happiness.

I had an interesting childhood: Bonding with my Grandfather consisted of him and I getting up early and watching the I-Man on MSNBC. He passed in the Spring of 2000, and I’d listen off and on throughout the years afterwards. Enjoy every moment of retirement I-Man, you deserve it!

Take care IMan, 20 plus years listening to you, God Bless