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Two Fired By Clear Channel Over WMTX Profanity Mishap
June 27, 2006
www.fmqb.comVeteran radio and television reporter Dennis Roper and up-and-coming radio personality Amy Newman were fired from Clear Channel Tampa two weeks ago after a taped weather update was broadcast on WMTX that accidentally contained profanity. The incident happened the night that Hurricane Alberto was approaching, and Roper was working solo for WFLA (970 AM), supplying news and weather updates for Clear Channel's Tampa and Orlando stations.
"There's really no excuse for this because I know better, but I was frustrated with the equipment that night," Roper said, according to Tampa Bay Online. "Things were rushed, and I let the 'f word' go on one of the taped updates. It was never intended for air. I didn't even know it would be aired."Roper said he thought the tape would be erased, but it was played on WMTX during Newman's night shift. "I don't think she had any control over it," Roper said. "It was programmed in the system and it's unfortunate for her."
No complaints have been filed with the FCC regarding the incident, and Roper said he did not think the FCC would issue a fine. "It was an accident," he told TBO. "I think the station only got two calls, and those listeners were laughing about it. But everyone in broadcasting is paranoid now, not just Clear Channel."
6/27/2006 04:23:00 PM
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