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Posted by Chip Ordway on October 25, 2002 at 21:30:43:

I was doing some web-surfing, and low and behold, look what I found! Good luck to the Max Man on making a comeback!

Chip       Max Kinkel's new website

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Posted by Mike Driscoll on October 29, 2002 at 17:55:59:

I spent my high school & college years listening to Max's All Night Radio on CBS-FM. I was in an Armonk, NY deli one Sunday morning and had the pleasure of meeting him while we were both standing in line - I had never met him, but recognized the voice! He was heading home after working all night, but talked to me at length about radio. What a thrill for a 17 year old kid to meet one of his radio heroes!!! One of the nicest people I ever met.

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Posted by Mary on October 28, 2002 at 11:58:09:

I would also like to see Max back anywhere in NY!
He is great with Music but if he wants a talk show, that's fine too. JUST NY BRING HIM BACK!!!!
Mary

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Posted by Lauren on October 28, 2002 at 17:43:59:

Although I didn't have the pleasure of hearing Max's overnight show on CBS-FM, I have heard the air checks on his website as well as air checks from his days at CKLW. I have to say I liked what I heard and would love to hear him on a regular basis.

Lauren

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Posted by Walt Parker on October 27, 2002 at 21:52:25:

Chip:

I agree on Max making a comeback. Love or hate him, the fact is HE DID bring listeners to CBS-FM when he was there, and had one of the most loyal followings in ALL of New York Radio. Perhaps if and when Don K. Reed retires, maybe it's time to forget what happened in 1995 and bring "The Max Man" back to do overnights at 101.1.

Walt

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Posted by Josh M on October 27, 2002 at 23:37:04:

Walt:

I would certainly agree that The Max Man should be back on CBS-FM. And if not there, he would also fit in great on Q104 or WPLJ. But, come on already, neither Max Kinkel nor anyone else should be playing 90's music on CBS-FM or on any other Oldies station. WPLJ, Z100, and LITE-FM all play various Top 40, A/C, and CHR hits from the 90's. Nobody expects to hear 90's tunes played on CBS-FM.

Posted by peppertree5706 on November 06, 2002 at 15:24:19:

My favorite CBS-FM Jocks.

1. Dick Heatherton
2. Dan Ingram
3. Max Kinkel
4. Bill Brown

I think Max was a great voice on CBS-FM all Night. His show was a little different. Phone call shtick (especially with women) and a bit more music.

I was surprise and thrilled to hear Max in the office around February, 1987. When many of the jock were sick, Max did PM drive and Joe McCoy did some other show. I actually got to hear Max in the office during the day with the sun out (and no stars out yet!)

I listened to Supermax at CKLW when I would visit my grandparents on the island (of Long) on the mid 1970's. I also taped air checks of him at CKLW. I spoke with Max and he was thrilled to receive copies of my CKLW air checks of him.

I would like Max to be back on CBS-FM overnight again. Those years were the best years for overnight radio on CBS-FM.

Posted by Peter on October 25, 2002 at 23:35:34:

I love to see what he left out of the Ed Salamon quote!

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Posted by Ed Salamon on October 29, 2002 at 13:10:35:

I'll bet you thought I said something like "with a face like yours, you belong on radio", from which Max excerpted "you belong on radio".  In the 70s,I had the pleasure of consulting Max when he was PD of a Country station, after leaving CKLW. We've been friends ever since. SuperMax has a real talent for creating content, a skill often not as valued by music stations today. When I was President/Programming at Westwood One, we had a lot of former DJs who did talk including Tom Leykis, Don and Mike, and Ron and Fez.  Talk radio is a great place for Max, or any personality DJ. It can be rock and roll radio, without the records.
Ed Salamon

Posted by Steve Green on October 29, 2002 at 09:26:29:

Holy Smoke: This guy is a good listen with or WITHOUT music. What a contrast, and what an adaptation. As far as radio goes -- what else does radio offer but talk and music? -- the fellow is Everyman.

The music show snippets depict an almost out-of-control air p e r s o n a l i t y, working within the confines of a format. That accomplishment is indeed a lost art.

And I'm only a sporadic talk-show listener who does tend to stick around longer than usual to something well-done. But the talk-show segments here are delightfully like the casual mentations of a Boss Alan Alda; an actual MC and scene-setter, glib and humorous, rather than the unreasonable and unapproachable martinet attitude of what I hear too often in radio talk-show hosts.

After listening to the offerings on this page, I can't decide which Kinkel I'd like to hear more of on the radio!

WABC?

Certainly -- time for a comeback. New York City radio should be ashamed of itself for having made a 'comeback' necessary in the first place.

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Posted by Rick Hall on October 30, 2002 at 13:24:38:

Hi Steve,

I have to agree with you 100%, especially after looking at the ratings he pulled on both CKLW & WCBS.

Listening to his CBS air-check made me smile and really brings back a lot of great memories! I can't remember the last time I actually laughed out loud while listening to a live commercial. But hearing Max imitate a dog on a leash sniffing around the city trying to take a leak is an absolute panic!! I'm surprised Pet Land never offered him a position as a company spokes-person!

I never had the chance to catch him live on WEVD. After hearing the air-checks on his site, it was a real treat listening to him doing talk radio. Max has a lot of class, never talked down to any callers and allows people with differing opinions to be heard.

Bottom line: whether music or talk, it would be great to have him back!

Rick

P.S. Great Site! Thanks Max!

• MaxTalkRadio

Posted by JeffG on January 17, 2003 at 17:53:52:

Just heard through the grapevine that Max Kinkel will be substituting for John Gomez (10am-12n) on Friday, January 24, on WLIE (AM540). Should be fun to listen to.

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Posted by Bob Bober on January 17, 2003 at 20:38:37:

In Reply to: Max Kinkel to sub on WLIE posted by JeffG on January 17, 2003 at 17:53:52:

I had the pleasure of working with The MaxMan at Jukebox Radio and always enjoyed talking radio with him.
Max, as I've always said, you're one of the best in the business!!

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Posted by Mike Driscoll on January 17, 2003 at 21:06:17:

In Reply to: Max Kinkel to sub on WLIE posted by JeffG on January 17, 2003 at 17:53:52:

If CBS-FM wants to stop the bleeding, they should think about re-hiring Max. He would provide the station with some energy! CBS-FM has become a real boring station...a music & personality bore fest.

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Posted by Jallen on January 18, 2003 at 20:26:07:

In Reply to: Re: Max Kinkel to sub on WLIE posted by Bob Bober on January 17, 2003 at 20:38:37:

I remember listening to SuperMax @nite in my bedroom in Bristol CT when he worked "The Big 8" 50,000 watt CKLW-Windsor/Detroit, back in the '70s.

He should have a full-time gig in NY & be syndicated!

Jack Allen
99Rock/New Haven
wplr.com

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Posted by Mary on January 18, 2003 at 11:22:51:

In Reply to: Re: Max Kinkel to sub on WLIE posted by Walt Parker on January 17, 2003 at 18:33:14:

Max?

I will be sure to listen. He is one of the BEST!!!
Mary (:

Bring Back Max!

Posted by Bob Bober on March 14, 2003 at 20:45:29:

With Harry Harrison leaving CBS-FM, replacing him will not be easy. How do you replace a New York radio legend?
I would like to suggest that Max Kinkel, former CBS-FM overnight personality, be given the morning show. The Max Man has the energy and personality to be a strong morning drive host to help bring CBS-FM into a new era wile still maintaining a bridge to the station's recent past.
Max is available. The question is will PD Joe McCoy reach out to him.

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Posted by Jallen on March 15, 2003 at 21:02:07:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Max Kinkel for CBS-FM Morning Man posted by otto standrige on March 15, 2003 at 20:15:42:

Max deserves it.

He's a great guy.

Infinity should take all of the great jocks of NYC who are currently unemployed & put them on 102.7/WNEW!

Jack Allen
99Rock/New Haven
wplr.com

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Posted by LynneD on March 15, 2003 at 14:42:35:

In Reply to: Max Kinkel for CBS-FM Morning Man posted by Bob Bober on March 14, 2003 at 20:45:29:

I like Max as a talk host.

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Posted by Alan Seltzer on March 15, 2003 at 11:20:38:

In Reply to: Max Kinkel for CBS-FM Morning Man posted by Bob Bober on March 14, 2003 at 20:45:29:

Getting rid of Max was probably the first major mistake made by CBS-FM. He had a rare energy for the overnight show, rather than the insomnia-driven Don K. Reed. The changes at that time also resulted in moving Bobby Jay from the Hall of Fame slot, which was also a mistake.

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Posted by Bob Frable on March 15, 2003 at 00:14:22:

In Reply to: Max Kinkel for CBS-FM Morning Man posted by Bob Bober on March 14, 2003 at 20:45:29:

I doubt much, Bob. Max likely has about as much work in voiceovers as Big Dan, which is not going to leave him the time or desire to work mornings.

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Posted by Bob Bober on March 15, 2003 at 08:22:02:

In Reply to: Re: Max Kinkel for CBS-FM Morning Man posted by Bob Frable on March 15, 2003 at 00:14:22:

Bob:
I worked with Max at Jukebox Radio and was right there in the studio when Max was doing his show. His energy and enthusiasm was quite evident and we all know it came across the airwaves as well.
When I talked radio with Max, I saw his passion and love of the business. The trend in radio over the years has been to put "time and temperature" jocks on the air, or shall I say that is what most PDs want from their jocks. The result is predictable and bland radio, quite frankly.
CBS-FM has some excellent air talent, The Max Man was part of that "talent" when he did over-nights.
He did some very entertaining bits to go along with the music he played.
I don't know who Joe McCoy will tab for mornings to replace Harry. But, I think Max would be an excellent fit. Yes, there are others who would be good as well, but Max belongs on the radio, and it's a shame that he is not on the air.
I'd like to have a star player sitting on the bench.

Max on

Posted by davidoliver on January 24, 2003 at 12:05:30:

Just finished listening to Max Kinkel sitting in for two hours on WLIE courtesy of the wonderful internet.
My 2c or 2p worth; the guy is a natural for talk radio, kept me interested, somebody must snap him up now.
Go get 'em, Max !

David Oliver, Towcester, England

Posted by Matt on January 24, 2003 at 16:09:49:

In Reply to: Good Two Hour Show from Max posted by davidoliver on January 24, 2003 at 12:05:30:

Max was very animated, and most of all, REAL during his 2 hour show on WLIE today. I listened to it all, and those 2 hours flew by. I also managed not to forget to turn the cassette deck on, so I have the complete air check.

As far as why WCBS-FM let him go...there's no clear answer, other than they wanted to make changes. I doubt Joe McCoy would say anything different.

Max is a living legend in radio, and some station should grab him after today's show...he really showed his chops! Congratulations Max!

More About Max From The Classic CKLW Discussion Forum:

Victor Monachelli
Max Kinkel
Sun Oct 13 01:44:20 2002

Hi Max Kinkel was a great DJ we listened to down here in the New York city area on WCBS FM 101.1. I was wondering if he will be at the reunion? He now has a site where you can reach him. http://www.maxtalkradio.com/

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Max Kinkel
Sun Oct 13 15:10:45 2002

HE is a great Dj...would love to hear him on the air where he belongs...CBS 101 just isn't the same without him.

Anonymous
Max is great!
Sun Oct 13 18:53:42 2002

Max should have never been taken off CBS_FM !!!

Anonymous
maxkinkle
Sun Oct 13 17:16:53 2002

Hi I am an avid WCBSFM listener I listen to HarryHarrison
every morning and Bobshannon every afternoon so bring back Max Kinkle.

Mary
yes, Max is Great!!!
Sun Oct 13 13:10:05 2002

Maxman is really missed here In NY. It would be Great to hear him again. I would love you to have him on. I never got the pleasure of meeting him but spoke to him many times.
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