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7/1: Steve & Vikki joins B98.5 this morning after 17 years at Star 94
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It only took Vikki Locke five minutes to say it and it cost her $100.
After taking the very first caller at her new gig at B98.5, Locke accidentally uttered “Star 94.”
“I’m going to the Dark Side!” she said, moments after realizing her snafu at 5:05 a.m.
Steve McCoy, her on-air partner with Star 94 for 17 years until November, 2007, chuckled and cued the “Star Wars” music. “Ladies and gentleman,” she said, “I bet $100 any time one of us turns to the Dark Side. It took me five minutes!” (The $100 will go to charity.)
Minutes earlier, McCoy opened the show: “As we were saying before we were so rudely interrupted.” (He told my colleague Rich Eldredge in the print edition today that this was his planned joke and he used it.) Here’s that story.
“It’s the dawn of a brand new day,” he noted. “It’s been like Christmas Day for us.” (He hardly slept last night after eight months off the air.) The show did “Quickies From Vikki” gossip, at 40 minutes after the hour from 5 to 7. During the 5 a.m. hour, they took calls, dubbing it “Alive at Five.” And they thanked Scott Slade over at sister station WSB-AM for making the coffee, something they used to do at Star 94.
And while the team is new (Will Gara remains as producer, Mark Arum continues to do traffic and Jeff Hullinger from WSB-AM now does news), the show sounds very much the same.
CREDIT: Rodney Ho/Staff
After the show, I caught McCoy (above) for a few moments. (Vikki had already been whisked away by sales folks eager to show her off to clients.). “It went remarkably smoothly,” he said. “If we hadn’t said it was the first day, I wonder how many listeners would have noticed.”
Tommy Sullivan, who was part of the morning team for more than a decade at Star 94, came by at 7 a.m. Sullivan was not hired by B98.5 but remains co host at “Atlanta & Company” at WXIA-TV. He will join Steve & Vikki every Thursday at 8 a.m. for an unpaid gig to talk about weekend events. Sullivan’s “Atlanta & Company” co-host and former Dave FM host Holly Firfer also came by.
Ludacris, shamelessly promoting his new restaurant Straits, called in (likely the first time he’s ever been on B98.5). Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Braves veteran pitcher Tom Glavine and McCoy’s neighbor and comic Jeff Foxworthy also checked in to wish them well. “All is right in the world now that you’re back,” Foxworthy said. Ryan Seacrest will be on tomorrow.
While on Star 94, the show aired from 5:30 a.m. to about 9:45 a.m.. At B98.5, they air from 5 a.m. to about 9 a.m. to accommodate the idea that people are out on the road earlier than ever. (The Morning Mess, like the Regular Guys, Frank & Wanda and the Bert Show, all go to 10 a.m., but Giant Brian, Cletus T. Judd and Zack Tyler also end at 9.)
After taking some callers excited about their return, McCoy at 5:17 a.m. said, “We won’t turn this into a lovefest.”
“But we love it!” Locke said.
“We always consider the listeners as family. We love that kind of feeling,” he said. Then he fumbled over the Web site address. (Hey—this is the first hour of the first day!)
According to that B98.5 Web site,, they are using the Chastain Park Amphitheatre Human Regeneration tour for a “return” concert starring Human League, Belinda Carlisle, Naked Eyes, Flock of Seagulls and ABC August 29. Those ’80s nostalgia acts actually preceded the pairing but who’s keeping track? The pair will also be at the Atlanta Pride Festival on Sunday, with Welcome Back Lunches at the different Ray’s restaurants (dates forthcoming.) The site also references a few new elements to the show. “The Ladies Room,” at 8:05 a.m. Wednesdays, will feature women talking about a variety of topics and Robanne’s Style File will include talk about fashion trends.
The Web site bio conveniently omits the name of their predecessor station, Star 94.
At 5:53 a.m., Vikki mocked Steve for going to Italy and then raving about the… gum.
Steve was naturally unapologetic: “I just noticed the flavor lasted for hours! Why can’t we have this in America?”
“You’re strange,” Vikki said.
She also teased Steve’s dedication to radio. “You will die in a radio station - probably this one!”
Vikki noted she “detoxed” on a beach for two months in North Carolina after she left Star 94 in November.
In his offtime, Steve noted at 7 a.m., he became addicted to the videogame “Call of Duty 4” on the Xbox. “I’m very bad at it,” he cracked. “I’m the only one who has been beaten by the French.”
And Steve & Vikki must be thrilled to have day one endorsements from Jim Ellis Audi as well as Airtran.
It appears they are playing four or six songs an hour, about the same as they did at Star 94, compared to 8 to 10 when Kelly & Alpha were on. So for folks who want less talk and more music and enjoy this style of music, well, you have no place to go for now on the FM airwaves.
Comments
By Chloe
July 1, 2008 6:48 AM | Link to this
Welcome back Steve and Vikki!
By Jennifer
July 1, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
It’s been a long time…welcome back!
By Morning Mess
July 1, 2008 6:51 AM | Link to this
Oh…that’s how you do a morning show. No one told us.
By Cobb Mom
July 1, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this
Finally the kids and I have something to listen to on our way to work and day care. Welcome back Steve & Vikki!
By Tom
July 1, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this
Good to have you back!
By Filbert
July 1, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this
Yaawwwnnnnnn. I think they will find B98.5’s audience a little more mature than Star 94’s, and wonder how their routine will play out over time. Of course since I won’t be listening (queue advertisers), I don’t really care.
By TG
July 1, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
It’s my birthday and S & V have returned! Today will be a great day!
By poa
July 1, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
Steve and Vickie sux I will never listen to there show. They are so full of themself. Hullinger is an idiot. They are going to lose there male listeners. I going to miss Kelly & Alpha
By bored
July 1, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
Smarmy at best.
By Sheila
July 1, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
I think they sound great. It’s the best morning show that’s ever been on B98.5. Welcome Back!
By Charlie
July 1, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Must be a slow news day? Not sure why anyone cares about ATL radio as it is horrid. I bounced from station to station looking for something good to listen to but to no avail. Thank you sattelite radio for SAVING ME from this mess!!!!
By mayretter local
July 1, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
Get the Blues You Can Use, on WRFG Radio Free Georgia 89.3 FM. Blues from 6-10am, M-F. and no commercials!!!!!!!!
By Judy
July 1, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!!!
By Whatever will I do?
July 1, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Change does not come easily at my age. My morning routine revolved around Kelly & Alpha. I miss them soooooooo…
I set my dial to 97.1 on Friday evening. Monday morning, I woke up to Boston and the Eagles. That was fine, except there was no time check, no news, no traffic - no North Star on which to guide my journey through the Sea of Workday Mornings.
I tried DaveFM. Good grief!
I tried the Morning Mess. What a mess!
I tried NPR. Love the “sound” but hate the lack of time checks and a friendly good-morning that really says, “get up!”
I gave a passing thought to going back to B98.5 - but the only good thing there is that Marjorie Coley Davis is gone.
What’s left?
I may have to retire…
By LG
July 1, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
LOVED it, I stopped listening to them on Star 94 as I hated the music, this morning was perfect. Great to hear them back and the news and weather guys all made it sound like a station that is going to be hard to be. Well done B98.5
By Cynthia
July 1, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
I love Steve and Vikki and I am so glad they are back on the radio! I think it will boost B98.5 listeners! Welcome back Steve and Vikki!
By wondering
July 1, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
well, form the way I heard it these 2 have benn fired from two other radio stations and now they are picked up at the expense of who they are replacing. From what I herad this morning, I am not impressed. And too boot, the musid is still the same old stuff. Off to NPR.
By steve
July 1, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
I had no problems listening to the show this morning.I am sure the “Morning Mess” is wondering what they should do next.The only thing I noticed listening is there music choice.Could you mix in some current music?The song choices this morning were ages old.Other wise,welcome back!!!
By Aquarius
July 1, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this
I used to listen to Steve and Vicki every morning on Star 94 during my commute to work. But as the years went by and I got older, it became impossible to tolerate the music. So, much as I enjoyed the banter between Steve and Vicki, I eventually switched to 98.5. I am so glad they are back and on the station with music that I enjoy!
By Chess
July 1, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
Why?
By suck it, jesus!
July 1, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
looks like i won’t have to wait for death to experience hell.
By Andrew Pittman
July 1, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
I am very excited. Steve and Vickie are my favorite. I was glad to be able to play them at work this morning!!!
By Perkle
July 1, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
So glad they are back!!! Although I could do without Jeff Hullinger doing the news. Bring Rob Stadler to the team. Much better music than Star94. No they don’t necessarily play the most current music but they have always had more of an oldies format than anything. Again, you can always change the station if you don’t like them. I will probably still listen to Kicks in the am some as well. They grew on me after a while.
By K in Grant Park
July 1, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
I switched to 98.5 when S and V left Star 94 because the Morning Mess is horrible. Maybe this will give them a run for their money. I did enjoy Kelly and Alpha, don’t get me wrong. I am glad Will is sticking around. :)
By JB
July 1, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
THANK GOD YOU GUYS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!
By question
July 1, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
If radio emcce are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcee are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By question
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
If radio emcees are fired from 2 differnt radio stations for ratings (?) why would a third station fire a popular due for the sake of hiring those who have been fired 2x ?
By JB
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
THANK GOD YOU GUYS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!
By JB
July 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
THANK GOD YOU GUYS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!
By A
July 1, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
For years, my radio alarm has been set to B98.5 to wake up to the music. This morning was a rude awakening. Now I have to find a new station that plays music in the morning. Goodbye B98.5.
By JB
July 1, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
THANK GOD YOU GUYS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!
By A
July 1, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Steve and Vicki have ruined a great radio station that I enjoyed because it played music in the morning. Count me as one less listner.
By Dana Elrod
July 1, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
I am so glad I will get to hear you both on my way to work in the mornings. I have missed you. The thirty something fans ( I guess we are old too) love you.
By Stutter
July 1, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
PEOPLE!!!
PULEEZE - You only have to click on POST one time!!!!!
It takes awhile - don’t keep clicking. Otherwise, you’ll be stuttering instead of blogging!
By atl radiosux
July 1, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Steve and vicky and hullinger all suck
By Patrick
July 1, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha… AND the music!!! Off I go to look for another radio station in the morning. I think B98.5 made a mistake.
By Patrick
July 1, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha… AND the music!!! Off I go to look for another radio station in the morning. I think B98.5 made a mistake.
By Patrick
July 1, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha… AND the music!!! Off I go to look for another radio station in the morning. I think B98.5 made a mistake.
By Patrick
July 1, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha… AND the music!!! Off I go to look for another radio station in the morning. I think B98.5 made a mistake.
By Georgia
July 1, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
The birds are chirping, the humidity is low, the air feels great…and Steve & Vikki are back on the air. All is right with Atlanta!!
P.S. To the writer of the article, it was Jeff Foxworthy who went to Italy and commented on the gum - not Steve.
By Roe
July 1, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Why Oh Why did this happen! you know the old saying..if it aint broke don’t fix it!..well it most certainly was not broken ..the best professional duo in radio were doing a fine job! and noe you bring back two non stop taslking buffoons who love to hear themseleves talk constantly..there is a reason they were let go1 When will Atlanta wake up and have some real radio!..I will wait for the death spiral of B98.5 it wont take long with Vicki on the air!
By Roe
July 1, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
Why Oh Why did this happen! you know the old saying..if it aint broke don’t fix it!..well it most certainly was not broken ..the best professional duo in radio were doing a fine job! and now you bring back two non stop talking buffoons who love to hear themseleves talk constantly..there is a reason they were let go1 When will Atlanta wake up and have some real radio!..I will wait for the death spiral of B98.5 it wont take long with Vicki on the air!
By onlycritter
July 1, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Does anyone play music anymore? Why do I want to hear unintersting people talk all morning? Atlanta redion stinks. XM forever.
By onlycritter
July 1, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
Does anyone play music anymore? Why do I want to hear unintersting people talk all morning? Atlanta radio stinks. XM forever.
By roe
July 1, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
Why Oh Why did this happen! you know the old saying..if it aint broke don’t fix it!..well it most certainly was not broken ..the best professional duo in radio were doing a fine job! and now you bring back two non stop talking buffoons who love to hear themseleves talk constantly..there is a reason they were let go1 When will Atlanta wake up and have some real radio!..I will wait for the death spiral of B98.5 it wont take long with Vicki on the air!
By atl radiosux
July 1, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Steve and vicky and hullinger all suck
By atl radiosux
July 1, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
Steve and vicky and hullinger all suck
By Jan
July 1, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
I am so thrilled to wake up again to the Steve & Vikki show on B98.5FM. I was kind of in a slump when they left now I have my vigor back! Their banter is family friendly compared to the crass, crude talk on their competitor’s shows which is shameful and a huge embarrasment. Radio hasn’t been the same since they left!I hope they can get great ratings at least they will have a great audience!!!
By Jan
July 1, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
I am so thrilled to wake up again to the Steve & Vikki show on B98.5FM. I was kind of in a slump when they left now I have my vigor back! Their banter is family friendly compared to the crass, crude talk on their competitor’s shows which is shameful and a huge embarrasment. Radio hasn’t been the same since they left!I hope they can get great ratings at least they will have a great audience!!!
By dookie
July 1, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Great! All the suburban soccer moms now have a radio show to listen to while drifting into the next lane in their hard-to-handle SUVs.
Any male that listens to Steve and Vickki are probably the kind of “man” that ask their wives for permission to bring beer in the house and have a “man room”, least they spoil the house with their “man thingys”.
Steve and Vickki: milquetoast radio at its finest.
By dookie
July 1, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Great! All the suburban soccer moms now have a radio show to listen to while drifting into the next lane in their hard-to-handle SUVs.
Any male that listens to Steve and Vickki are probably the kind of “man” that ask their wives for permission to bring beer in the house and have a “man room”, least they spoil the house with their “man thingys”.
Steve and Vickki: milquetoast radio at its finest.
By Chuck Deskins
July 1, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
Steve & Vicki …. Who are they? Sorry I’ve had my head up my ass for 5 years.
By DonnaB
July 1, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!! I’ve been looking forward to this day ever since I first heard their voices on the commercial saying they were coming back. I felt like I lost part of my family when they left the radio. Steve and Vikki welcome back to the airwaves - you were MISSED!!
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
I am soooooo glad Steve & Vikki are back. I missed them. The Morning Mess is horrible, rude, and immoral. They need to go back where they came from. It was a pleasure to drive in to work this morning.
By Annalou
July 1, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
DonnaB, I with you! I missed them and am so glad they are back! I loved them on Star 94 but didn’t much care for the music. I think they should bring Rob over there too and hire Tom so the whole group is together again!
By Diff
July 1, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Welcome Back Steve and Vikki! I stopped listening to Star 94 as the morning mess is just that! I could hardly tolerate a week of it before switching and never going back. I look forward to commuting with you! Good Luck!
By Welcome Back!
July 1, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
I am so glad you are back! The morning mess is horrible - my 14 yr olds don’t even like them. I did enjoy NPR and The River but will listen to 98.5 with Steve & Vikki. It’s OK to bring the music into this century - some of the new stuff I like. Welcome Back!
By Just say no to the radio
July 1, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Don’t care for all that mindless chitchat. Rather hear the music. B 98 point 5 F M…you lost me as a faithful listener.
By ADL
July 1, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
After seeing their picture, I have to ask…which one is the man?
By Mrusso
July 1, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
(CRICKET SOUNDS)
By Paul
July 1, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Welcome back folks. We missed you. Kelly and Alpha were great too, but those of us who used to isten to you at 94 are glad you’re here.
By ADL
July 1, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Yeah dookie, Steve gave his up a long time ago!!!
By So Happy
July 1, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
Thanks B98.5 for bringing back Steve and Vikki. From those of us not still sucking our thumbs, but aren’t ready to go to the home, we are glad to be recognized as a worthy target audience again. As for the punks who are complaining, run out and buy yourself a new BMW. Oh wait, you can’t afford it because you’ve only been working 15 minutes!
By MaryB
July 1, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
Sorry folks, I stopped listening to both of you a long time ago, won’t listen now. Will listen to the rest of the personalities though throughout the day.
By GSR
July 1, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
I think Steve and Vicki will do great at B-98. I like hearing Jeff Hullinger on 750 and in the mornings. Familiar voices are welcome on my commute.
By Kath
July 1, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Thank GAWD. I quit listening to Star94 when S&V left… the morning show turned into a juvenile fraternity game (with fart jokes whatnot) TERRIBLE. I will listening to B98.5 in the a.m. and Cindy&Ray in the evenings. Welcome BACK!
By OR
July 1, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
I’m SOOOO glad Steve and Vickie are back. I can’t stand the Morning Mess, they are boring, lame and have no real chemistry. I can’t believe Star94 replaced Steve and Vicki with that “Mess”. My kids, 17, 15 and 13 won’t listen to them either, we’ve all been waiting for Steve and Vicki to come back!!!! Happy Day!
By Martina
July 1, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
For those of you wanting more music, try 97.1 The River. I usually listen to them during the day in my car, but in the mornings I prefer to hear headlines, weather, traffic, etc. so I’m also happy to welcome Steve and Vikki back. Loved the Quickies from Vikki - I was really missing my Hollywood gossip!
By Jeff
July 1, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Welcome back, Steve and Vikki! You haters, radio execs and advertising “geniuses” out there need to take note: ATLANTA IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 14-YEAR-OLD BOYS, FRAT GUYS, COUNTRY FANS AND PRETENTIOUS FAUX-SOPHISTICITES! Why do you complain so much when there are only 1 or 2 radio stations that any normal person over 30 can listen to in this town? Meanwhile, you have 500 country, hispanic, clubby (see Star 94 and Q-100), urban and shock-jock stations on the air. It is refreshing to have something like B-98.5 on the air where you can listen to good music from your past, with decent, tasteful announcers. I don’t even know who the crap sings a lot of the garbage on Star 94, Project 9-6-1, Q-100 or any of those stations. And Georgia has about a billion country stations, so why 94.9 went country last year is beyond me. Anyway, thank goodness for Steve and Vikki…. you are an Atlanta TRADITION, having been on the air around here since I’ve been in middle school. Thank you for being a good friend to us in our 30s, 40s and above, and thank you for being true to your listeners. You were missed during your time away and we’re glad you’re back on Atlanta’s radio waves!
By an
July 1, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I’m glad they are back so I have something decent to listen to in the morning. However; I find it kind of odd that Vicky’s “illness” has never been mentioned. Funny how that whole angle has been wiped under the carpet.
By Tami
July 1, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
I’m a little upset with myself that I missed Steve & Vikki’s RE-debut show this morning. I’m sure it was because I forgot to change the station on my radio alarm clock last night before going to bed…duh. I won’t make that mistake tomorrow. Just as long as B985 keeps me updated on news/traffic (and often), I’ll stick with Steve & Vikki again for a while…maybe permanently. After all, it will be nice listening to my peers again. Can’t relate too well with Star94 any longer. Welcome back, S&V!
By emjay
July 1, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha. What a rude awakening this morning… even though I knew it was coming (unlike 94.9 “the bull” which changed formats overnight with no warning). I thought I’d give it a chance, but Steve and Vicki were awful. Too much talking - and their voices are boring at that. I wouldn’t mind the talking if their voices were interesting, but they aren’t, and they talk way too much. Please play more music and less talk. I’ll be station surfing for a while now until I can find something that’s not terrible. I wish that a radio station in Atlanta would wise up and broadcast Rick and Bubba - even though they are all talk at least they are funny and interesting to listen to! I even thought I’d be glad that Marjorie Coley Davis was no longer doing the news, but even the news guy was awful this morning. Maybe I’ll take some other posters suggestions and try 97.1 The River in the morning.
By atl radiosux
July 1, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
to Jeff You gotta bes gay no real men would listen to steve and vicky. they suck and nobody miss the two rejects
By emjay
July 1, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
I miss Kelly and Alpha. What a rude awakening this morning… even though I knew it was coming (unlike 94.9 “the bull” which changed formats overnight with no warning). I thought I’d give it a chance, but Steve and Vicki were awful. Too much talking - and their voices are boring at that. I wouldn’t mind the talking if their voices were interesting, but they aren’t, and they talk way too much. Please play more music and less talk. I’ll be station surfing for a while now until I can find something that’s not terrible. I wish that a radio station in Atlanta would wise up and broadcast Rick and Bubba - even though they are all talk at least they are funny and interesting to listen to! I even thought I’d be glad that Marjorie Coley Davis was no longer doing the news, but even the news guy was awful this morning. Maybe I’ll take some other posters suggestions and try 97.1 The River in the morning.
By Susan
July 1, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
Welcome back Steve and Vikki. It’s been a rough year without you on the air!
By samantha
July 1, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
I listened to Steve and Vickey for the past 5 years, i was bummed when they left. It wa good to hear them, although they really didnt do anything fun, just talked about vacations. I Like Bert and The Morning Mess for more upbeat fun stuff, I can see why star94 let them go, they sounded like my grandparents!!
By Kris
July 1, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Welcome, Steve and Vikki! I stopped listening to Star94 in the morning because you left the show! Your replacements really are a “Mess”. Obnoxious, immature “talent” who should not be allowed on air. Although I’ll miss Kelly and Alpha, it’s nice to have you back.
By gigi
July 1, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
*”And while the team is new … the show sounds very much the same. ” * That’s what I thought, not impressed at all. All that hype and it’s the same crap?Thank God for satellite radio, I’m outta here B98!
By Chris
July 1, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
I am so very happy to hear Steve and Vikki back on the airwaves. They were a major part of my morning routine for over a decade and when they went off the air last November I felt an immense void (I’ll reserve my comments on their appropriately named replacements The Morning Mess!)
Kudos to B98.5 FM for recognizing true quality talent and working quickly to secure these two before they got too far.
Sorry Steve and Vikki - we just don’t want to let you two off the hook that easily! We missed you something terrible and we are so very glad to have you back! Best wishes from a devoted listener!
By pat
July 1, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Why do radio stations feel they need to have a morning show? Do we really need to hear idiots perpetually drivel with out meaning, substance or purpose? The only two stations that don’t have one play the worse music… 95.5 with there synthesized voiced and endless beatbox muscicianless garbage…And the all Elton John and Boston all the time, lets wear out worn out music to the point of nausea, 97.1 The river.
I can’t wait till I get satelite radio.
By Missing them already
July 1, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
I drove to work today and only one music played on the radio. I’ll bring some Cds tomorrow so I can hear some music on my way to work. Bye 98.5…
By Harrison
July 1, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Why does anyone care about this? If you don’t like them, turn it off, very simple. The fact that you dopes waste your time trashing them on a blog that MAYBE 50 people read shows that you’re more invested than you care to recognize…
Good for them for continuing their careers and being FAR more successful than the rest of you!
By Suzee
July 1, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
The best thing about the Steve and Vikki show this morning was that they were off by 9. Same ole tired s**t. Thought with six months off and knowing they were coming to this station, they could have come up with something fresh. Steve and Vikki = Old and Tired. B98’s new slogan: MORE BANAL TALK, LESS MUSIC!
By Jaquie
July 1, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Welcome back Steve and Vicki! Jeff Hullinger sounds great too. I really missed listening to a morning show that didn’t make me feel bad with children in the car.
By NoDogInHunt
July 1, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
I don’t listen to radio in my car…haven’t since CD’s came out, but haven’t Steve and Vickie left and come back before? Several times? Or did the stations change?
So confusing….
Bring back Yetta Leavitt and Red Neckerson…now that was good radio….
By K-DAWG
July 1, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
CAN ANTONE TELL ME WHAT RADIO STATION KELLY & ALPHA ARE GOING TO ? I WOULD RATHER LISTEN TO THEM INSTEAD.
By T
July 1, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
Best duo ever! Even my teenagers enjoyed listening this morning and that is saying something! Welcome back chums!
By Ben
July 1, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
Kelly & Alpha were great! I’m going to miss them.
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By Lynn
July 1, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is: “Thank you GM for installing XM in my new car.”
By misplaced southener
July 1, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
You forgot Gary McKee with Yetta and Red. I haven’t listen to morning radio since they left.
By TMY
July 1, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
I am SO glad that Vicki has gotten over that deadly disease that manifested itself at (conveniently) the same time that they were facing being kicked off the air at Star 94. The disease that, if I recall, was MIRACULOUSLY CURED in time for them to get back on the air right after their non-compete period expired.
God works in strange ways, indeed.
By Susan
July 1, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Georgia- you have it wrong. Vicki was talking about Steve going to Italy for two weeks and liking the gum. They even started early with a contest regarding the gum. However, to the point - No I will not listen to them after today. Don’t like the mindless celebrity news from Vicki. If I had wanted to hear them on the radio, I would have listened to Star 94, which I didn’t. Hope Alpha and Kelly land somewhere on a station in Atlanta.
By Lamont Sanford
July 1, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
I’m with big dummies!!!
two of the biggest frauds and tools on air. what ever happened to fat vicki saying she was retiring b/c of her health? go eat another whopper you hippo.
By Kitty
July 1, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
They suck!
By Bobbi
July 1, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
First I lose Randy and Spiff and the only oldies station in Atlanta. That was bad enough. So I get comfortable with Kelly and Alpha and now they are gone. We have an oldies station who’s moto is all oldies all day but in the morning I have to either listen to Don Imus (he is old but not an oldie) or now Steve and Vickie. Whoever is making these. decisions, my hope is that Randy and Spiff are reunited and Kelly and Alpha find a new gig in Atlanta. And you suites, that don’t have clue should be the ones looking for jobs.
By C
July 1, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Frauds. Both of them.
By kd
July 1, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Lay off Vikki, those last five pounds are always the toughest to lose.
By Bobbi
July 1, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
And off the subject of B98.5. I want to tell Randy whatever your last name is, you stabbed Spiff in the back. He is the one that kept me listening and laughing. But you go on and enjoy your show on AM radio. They got rid of the King in the morning and also Kimmer in the afternoons. Semper Fi, Kimmer you are a true patriot and I miss listening to you on my way home from work. The guy in your time slot, would put me to sleep if I listened to him. After working all day the last thing I want to hear about is credit scores. Good luck to Kelly an Alpha, Spiff, Tom Hughes (the king) and the Kimmer you all added something good to my little world.
By Bobbi
July 1, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
And off the subject of B98.5. I want to tell Randy whatever your last name is, you stabbed Spiff in the back. He is the one that kept me listening and laughing. But you go on and enjoy your show on AM radio. They got rid of the King in the morning and also Kimmer in the afternoons. Semper Fi, Kimmer you are a true patriot and I miss listening to you on my way home from work. The guy in your time slot, would put me to sleep if I listened to him. After working all day the last thing I want to hear about is credit scores. Good luck to Kelly an Alpha, Spiff, Tom Hughes (the king) and the Kimmer you all added something good to my little world.
By Bobbi
July 1, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this
And off the subject of B98.5. I want to tell Randy whatever your last name is, you stabbed Spiff in the back. He is the one that kept me listening and laughing. But you go on and enjoy your show on AM radio. They got rid of the King in the morning and also Kimmer in the afternoons. Semper Fi, Kimmer you are a true patriot and I miss listening to you on my way home from work. The guy in your time slot, would put me to sleep if I listened to him. After working all day the last thing I want to hear about is credit scores. Good luck to Kelly an Alpha, Spiff, Tom Hughes (the king) and the Kimmer you all added something good to my little world.
By Delighted
July 1, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
I love them! Glad to have you back! And everyone else, please stop being so negative. Steve and Vicki cater to a much larger crowd than old tired Kelly and Alpha. Glad to hear some good stuff in the mornings!
By Larry Mitchell
July 1, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
Glad I have Sirius and can listen to Stern!
By Music?
July 1, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
Play some music, will you? I have two teenagers at home and hear all of the morning whining and banter I care to listen to. Someone please bring back K&A!!! And PLEASE play more than 25 tired songs that you play over, and over, and over (did I say over?) again!
By Your 55+ Friend
July 1, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
I have looked for a replacement since you left Star 94. Very, very tired of listening to those stations who refer to “sailing” and other references to sexual things thinking this is what the audience of today wants. Whether morning or afternoon, family should be kept in mind. It has almost gotten trashy. You guys bring “pep” to B98.5 that has been missing. B98.5 is now my new morning station. As far as the music, I would like to believe it is the station’s choice and not necessary your’s. You just bring it to the table and do a beautiful job. Welcome back to radio! You have been missed regardless of the reason you both left. Fired, arm, or whatever.
By Kristen Swanson
July 1, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
Oh who cares!
By Marlee
July 1, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
Thank God Steve & Vikki have returned to the Atlanta airwaves. Welcome back, to you both.
By Get@Life.com
July 1, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
OMG. Do we have to rehash this trash. They stink. Can’t someone stop these zombies?
By Bo-ring
July 2, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this
I fell asleep just reading the headline. They should have a night show. ZZZZZZZZ…
By kd
July 2, 2008 2:07 AM | Link to this
I heard Steve and Vikki got the last two radio jobs based on thier abilities. You can do that??
By Herb Kornfeld
July 2, 2008 3:49 AM | Link to this
Utterly fantastic! Steve & Vicki… who?
By FCM
July 2, 2008 4:43 AM | Link to this
Hmmmmm…..Scott Slade is my usual morning go to guy….My alarm is set to radio 750 and so is the car….if the news was overly depressing (or the gas rant too much) I did listen to Kelly and Alpha. I also listened to 104.5 but that woman gets on my nerves! How can you be that dang chipper in the morning! Love the guy on 104.5 though.
Steve and Vicki were the hit of my middle school when they were 99X. Then the hit of the high school at Star 94. The time was 1980s. With most of the music on 98.5 making it the 80’s station I am sure they will pull in the 30’s crowd (we were teens in 80’s) which is the demographic 98.5 wants. I imagine for many listeners it will be a time warp.
No Tommy Sullivan? What a shame…and he is a cute too!
I guess I will continue to flip my dial from Scott Slade (who will remain my main man in the morning) to S & V from time to time….but that is not b/c of them it is just habit.
By Modean
July 2, 2008 5:39 AM | Link to this
THANK GOODNESS you are back!! Welcome home Steve and Vikki. I had always been a devout listener at the “dark side”, and so help me I TRIED to listen to the new folks. Do you know they are so hung up on having a younger crowd, that when you call in to comment on the topic at the moment, that they ask you how old you are! When I told them I was 45, they put me on hold, and left me there for over 40 minutes before I hung up! (When I sent a text to them chastising they said it was the screener’s fault.) When I called the next time, I told them I was 22 and got put RIGHT ON. POOH!!!! Did I say THANK GOODNESS YOU ARE BACK!!
By modean
July 2, 2008 5:43 AM | Link to this
THANK GOODNESS you are back!! Welcome home Steve and Vikki. I had always been a devout listener at the “dark side”, and so help me I TRIED to listen to the new folks. Do you know they are so hung up on having a younger crowd, that when you call in to comment on the topic at the moment, that they ask you how old you are! When I told them I was 45, they put me on hold, and left me there for over 40 minutes before I hung up! (When I sent a text to them chastising they said it was the screener’s fault.) When I called the next time, I told them I was 22 and got put RIGHT ON. POOH!!!! Did I say THANK GOODNESS YOU ARE BACK!!
By suzee
July 2, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this
The best thing about this show is that it is off by 9AM. Steve and Vikki = Old and Tired. Thought they could have come up with some new routines while on their 6 month vacation. B98’s new slogan: MORE BANAL TALK, LESS MUSIC
By War EAgle
July 2, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
If I wanted to hear talk-I’d switch to AM-their routine is old-no new material-so now less talk more music is now MORE nonsense talk and less music. With Today’s music, more talk is better, but not the smae old talk of the senseless surveys and Vickie’s quickies about who cares celebs. Atl radio just stinks.
By Villa Rica DAWG
July 2, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this
Peteetong, Man!
By wyme
July 2, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
I gave up on radio many moons ago…
Here in Atlanta the programming is awful!
I could care less about Vikki and Steve…and, all the other same-o, same-o programs!
By Thrash
July 2, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
Has Stupid94 stopped saying “#1 Hit Music Station” yet? They’re a half point behind Q100 and have been behind for 2 quarters now. I say that whoever is the 2nd place T40 station by Dec. 31, 2008 has to buy the 1st place station breakfast and serve it to them on the air.
By abc
July 2, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
The blather this morning about gender neutral signs was insipid and stupid. What a display of borderline retardation.
Shall we force creation of gender neutral signs at high cost in lieu of something more worthwhile, like food and medical care for children? Who cares what the road work signs say.
I just had to turn my radio off, for the last time. Morning radio in Atlanta is a waste, even the traffic reports are wasted air; I’ll play CDs from now on.
By mojo
July 2, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
I love the River in the mornings with Lexie. More music, not a lot of talk and traffic. Not much more I need in the AM.
By scribe
July 6, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this
Finally, my 10-year old son can listen to FM in the morning. Star has become nothing more than a S*x station
By Timesachangin
July 6, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Tried to listen to the new crew, but just can’t get into more talk, and less music. I like to relax on my way to work in the mornings, but found no reason to laugh the three mornings I tried to listen.
Didn’t listen to them on that “other station”, and probably won’t be listening to them now. Boring…!
By penny
July 8, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Thank God Steve and Vicki are back. I listened to them for years on the station that shall not be named. Couldn’t tolerate that stupid morning mess think and the ridiculous pranks.
By sandy
July 8, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this
Kelly and Alpha were great. I really miss you guys. Tried to listen to Steve and Vicki. Just can’t. I listen to the River now.
By Rosemary
July 8, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
What happened to Kelly and Alpha…I enjoyed listening to them in the morning on my way to work…Im glad that the newswomen is gone, could not handle her. Where did they go, are they still on the radio??? I was listening to another radio station and they suddenly went off. then I got hooked to Kelly and Alph and they are now off…Why do these radio stations do this to their listeners.
By Rosemary
July 8, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
What happened to Kelly and Alpha…I enjoyed listening to them in the morning on my way to work…Im glad that the newswomen is gone, could not handle her. Where did they go, are they still on the radio??? I was listening to another radio station and they suddenly went off. then I got hooked to Kelly and Alph and they are now off…Why do these radio stations do this to their listeners.
By pat
July 14, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this
This moring on the Steve and Vikki Show they were talking about the companies that are no longer owned by the u.s. Can you run those by me again? Thanks!
By steve
July 14, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this
Do not be surprised if Kelly and Alpha show up on Star94 when the morning trash contracts do not get re-newed.