Posted on 09/13 at 07:44 PM

I was shocked that Carmicheal was let go. I have listened to him many nights when I could not sleep. I would like to see that you would respect him enough to let him have one last show to say fare well and so we can do the same. A.B.C.

mymema2

Posted on 09/13 at 07:39 PM

Kirby will be missed. Going to work at 4am I knew I had a friend to listen to.I would like to add that I was a q94 fan for many years, I would laugh in the morning with Betty Bodine and Jeff Wicker and keep a smile throughout the day, after they left we still had our friend Kirby. Q94 you have been erased off my channel select for you have lost a fan and most important a great man. Good luck Kirby

greenvilleraider

Posted on 09/13 at 05:30 PM

I was truly shocked to read that Kirby Carmichael was fired from Q94 after all of these years of loyalty, dedication, and service to Q94. If it had not been for Kirby working for Q94, it probably would not be a radio station now! Kirby was the one who made the ratings go up and made Q94 what it is today! Many of his listeners would not have dreamed of listening to Q94 if it wasn't for Kirby Carmichael! Q94 have lost Kirby as well as many of its faithful listeners! Shame on Q94. Love to Kirby!

dolphinrina

Posted on 09/13 at 03:56 PM

This is the reason I no longer listen to Q94, I was only a night time listener now they have lost my ear.......

Anonymous

Posted on 09/13 at 02:44 PM

After over 20 years at one station is a miracle in this day of radio. I understand because I've been there. AT least give Carmichael the courtesy of giving him a farewell shift. I am confident that he will be snagged by another station after his much needed and well deserved vacation! Good luck bro!

albanyams

Posted on 09/13 at 02:01 PM

I'm very, very saddened to hear the news about Kirby. He's been such a class act for the past 20+ years and it's a travesty he would be so callously dismissed. And, to deny him the opportunity to tell his audience (essentially an extended family!) one last "goodbye" is even more disconcerting. As someone who also works in broadcasting, it's a sobering realization that sometimes we're cast aside as if we're dregs. Clear Channel management, are you THAT cold-blooded and uncaring?

Anonymous

Posted on 09/13 at 02:00 PM

I have two comments: 1) I am shocked! I grew up listening to this DJ. 2) The piece leaves the reader wondering WHY? 3) Very inconsiderate of the radio station to release a long time dedicated employee in this way unless there were other issues surrounding his dismissal.

vet

Posted on 09/13 at 01:33 PM

Carmichael. The name alone speaks volumes in Richmond. It's a shame - Clear Channel lost their sense of morality. No respect for others. No loyalty. Companies such as Clear Channel expect loyalty from their employees. When can the employee expect the same? We'll miss you K. Carmichael. It's been my pleasure. God Bless.

l.a.

Posted on 09/13 at 10:52 AM

Most ex-Q jocks post comments in our own Yahoo Group site, and we see this an end to an era in Richmond radio. Kirb wasn't just "anybody." This Hall Of Famer's right there with Alden Aaroe, Harvey Hudson and Frank Soden for what he did over a span of nearly four decades in Richmond's broadcasting history. He'd call me a lot when I was on overnights. Kirb got to Q after I left; but he's still a good friend. Kevin Connors Metro/Shadow Networks (NY) Q94 DJ, 1974-1984

netkwaker

Posted on 09/13 at 10:04 AM

You simply cannot keep a good Man down and Mr. Kirby Carmichael is a good man with years of professionalism. He will come back in a mighty way and all of his loyal listeners will wait to hear from him once agin..............

Posted on 09/13 at 10:04 AM

Isn't it good to know that the broadcast superpower of America fires their hosts like this? Not to worry, Clear Channel knows what it's doing, profits over people.

ClearChannelSucks

Posted on 09/13 at 08:53 AM

Kirby will be missed by all. I work alot of late night and early morning hours and i will truly miss hearing his voice and talking to him in the early morning hours. It is sad that Q94 got rid of one of richmonds "oldschool" DJs. We will all miss that voice, but knowing Kirby the way I do "he'll be back". Shawn

Anonymous

Posted on 09/13 at 07:26 AM

Richmond lost a legend...I had the pleasure of working with Kirby from 1988 - 1995 and what a pleasure. He's a great friend and a great man. It's a shame the way Radio, Clear Channel as a prime example, works and what a shame. My best to him. Good article. I look forward to hearing more from Kirby in the future.

scootman411linda

Posted on 09/13 at 01:25 AM

Sir: I feel for Kirby and I know the feeling! Clear Channel has no feelings for the personality of the station, just the profit margin! The h--- with the listeners, just get through the night as cheaply as possible! I worked for WJJS radio in Lynchburg, Va. for 30 yes, thirty years, and they came to me and told me that I was no longer needed in 1998. Now watch what I tell you...as soon as the stations overnight start messing up with no-one there to correct them, they are going to hire cheap!!

www.djmadlad.com

Posted on 09/13 at 01:19 AM

If you think of radio as less of a business and more of an art, if you consider the people you work with more family than co-workers, it makes sense that such a loyal personality would be given a chance to ride off into the sunset with a final broadcast and a graceful goodbye. But for years now Radio has been a business with employee decisions made by the book. Kirby is a singular character though, and those who managed him would have shown more class to give the man one last night on the air.

Anonymous