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Monday is 'off' for Mike North

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Posted by chicagomedia.org on June 23, 2008 at 09:27:16:

WSCR's North quieted amid stalled talks

7:50 PM CDT, June 22, 2008

Monday's edition of "The Mike North Morning Show" will not feature Mike North.

North told the Tribune on Sunday: "I'm taking tomorrow off, and after that I'm not sure. It's just a cooling-off period, in my opinion."

North's contract at WSCR-AM 670 expires July 1, so this appears to be a negotiating ploy.

The Score's Dan Bernstein was off the air for about two weeks in 2004 before he re-signed with the station. Terry Boers did the same in 2003, telling listeners, "I might not be back" before returning with a new deal.

But this case could be different. After being asked whether he was seeking leverage in negotiations, North seemed to confirm that but also said: "As far as I'm concerned, they basically want me to take some time off."

Asked whether that means he had been suspended, North declined to elaborate.

WSCR general manager Paul Agase did not return calls seeking comment.

North has said that CBS Radio wants him to return as the Score's morning host. But he apparently is unsatisfied with management's offer and has had discussions with numerous outlets in Chicago, including WLS-AM 890.

The Score's tandem of Mike Mulligan and Brian Hanley, normally heard 10 a.m. to noon, is expected to fill in while North is away.

(Greenstein)

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: WSCR's North quieted amid stalled talks : : 7:50 PM CDT, June 22, 2008 : Monday's edition of "The Mike North Morning Show" will not feature Mike North. : North told the Tribune on Sunday: "I'm taking tomorrow off, and after that I'm not sure. It's just a cooling-off period, in my opinion." : North's contract at WSCR-AM 670 expires July 1, so this appears to be a negotiating ploy. : The Score's Dan Bernstein was off the air for about two weeks in 2004 before he re-signed with the station. Terry Boers did the same in 2003, telling listeners, "I might not be back" before returning with a new deal. : But this case could be different. After being asked whether he was seeking leverage in negotiations, North seemed to confirm that but also said: "As far as I'm concerned, they basically want me to take some time off." : Asked whether that means he had been suspended, North declined to elaborate. : WSCR general manager Paul Agase did not return calls seeking comment. : North has said that CBS Radio wants him to return as the Score's morning host. But he apparently is unsatisfied with management's offer and has had discussions with numerous outlets in Chicago, including WLS-AM 890. : The Score's tandem of Mike Mulligan and Brian Hanley, normally heard 10 a.m. to noon, is expected to fill in while North is away. : (Greenstein)

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