Talk:The Bob & Tom Show

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After comparing the Tim Cavanaugh bio page on the Reason web site with the Richard de la Font agency web page with the bio of comedian Tim Cavanaugh, I seriously doubt that they're the same person. The Tim Cavanaugh on the Bob & Tom show is the composer/lyricist of "Get Drunk with Dignity," "99 Dead Baboons," etc. (I may be wrong, though...) 209.234.74.28

The link to Greg Warren on the "Friends of" list points to an NFL player of the same name. They are not the same person.

Chick left the show in the 90's for his own show in San Diego I believe, does anyone know who took his place before he returned. Also does someone want to alphabetize some lists on the page? --Josh 13:17, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Cleanup

This article has seen numerous cases of vandalism, but cannot simply be reverted: Somebody who knows the subject should have a look at every single edit made since 2006-11-02 05:00 and determine whether it's vandalism or not, so that legitimate improvements (like this?) can be kept. 20:43, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

As of this date I see no vandalism, and the history has long since scrolled off.--Buckboard 11:53, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Removed *Dancin' Phil (comedian) as an unknown, not cited on B&T website as a Friend of the Show. Lmcelhiney 00:55, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Revised Mr. Obvious explanation which was too detailed for this section and partially covered with the wikilinks to Chick McGee and Dean Metcalf. Lmcelhiney 11:56, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tim and Tom Wilson

Two different folks and both frequent guests.


Lmcelhiney 21:42, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Major formatting

I've just completed some major formatting of the article to tighten it up by adding column structure to the sections. If you add to a section, please put the information in the right place (currency, alphabetized, etc.) Check to ensure that you have not broken something in the format or ask questions if you need help. Thanks Lmcelhiney 03:27, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Merging

I've just merged two articles on recurring characters - probably more should be added and the quote sections should be pared down (I'm User:Random832) --68.58.124.83 02:59, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Confirmed, this is me --Random832T 02:59, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Donny Baker article

[edit] Donnie Baker

Voiced by Ron Sexton

Donnie Baker is a character who regularly advertises that he has a “boat for sale”. Baker often makes reference to his skills with the ladies. He works breaking down cardboard boxes under the supervision of “Randy,” a supervisor who disapproves of telephone use during work hours. (Mr. Dishman is sometimes mentioned as the district manager of their company.)

Donnie’s employment history includes working as a maintenance manager of the Glendale Farm Apartments. As a running gag cross-over, Baker interviewed for employment with Ernie Furglar, the owner of Furglar's Hardware. He was rejected for the job because he didn't “possess the proper people skills” to work at Furglar's.

Baker make topical calls to the show on a regular basis. He often relates anecdotes involving a “good friend of his” who had a semi-relevant experience, usually ending in a lewd or scatological punch-line. Most of his calls are punctuated by saying, "I swear to God," “I’ll tell ‘em to his face,” and “It’s a state law. Look it up.” At the end of many calls, Donnie is told to get off the phone by Randy, after which his “I gotta go!” closes the bit.

The Bob & Tom Show production group, Friggemall Industries, has released an album of Donny Baker pieces entitled “Boat for Sale.”

Ron Sexton as Donnie Baker is a regular participant in Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour shows.

[edit] Donnie Baker Quotes

  • "I swear to God I would!"
  • "They have to, it's state law"
  • "Why don't you shut up, Randy!"
  • "Why don't you say it to my face?!"
  • "Whatever, man!"
  • "Look it up...I gotta go."
  • "It's a state law! I swear to God it is, look it up!
  • "I probaly know more about [insert any subject] then anybody I know......"
  • "You want some of this pork?"

unsigned comment added by 72.213.159.214 (talk) 02:53, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Recurring Characters Split

User:Random832/The Bob & Tom Show recurring characters --Random832T 05:41, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Criticism

Is it appropriate to mention the enduring criticism and ridicule against this show, prompted by the constant, hyena-like laughter peppering every joke?71.35.252.65 04:32, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

You mean the undeserved, inane, forced laughter that happens when a rudimentary attempt at humor is made?

So just because they find stuff funny they are inane? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.56.176.131 (talk) 03:31, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

There is an old article from the early 90's in Radio and Records Magazine explaining the process of using so-called "laffs"; pre-recorded looped laughter on tape, used to fill in gaps leading into breaks or stop sets. It appears this is the case on the Bob and Tom Show. It is one of many devices used in radio, held over from the days of the single disc jockey, to give the illusion of things being alot more exciting than they actually are. I am looking for the issue in my archives, and I will list it here when I find it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Thesporkandfoon (talk • contribs) 13:13, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Actually that is them laughing everytime. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.56.176.132 (talk) 00:59, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vox Humoroso

I removed Vox Humoroso as a contributor to the show. Vox Humoroso is a category, like announcer or producer. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.23.80.194 (talk) 10:55, 13 December 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Please

Please leave Vox Humoroso off the contributor list. It is a category, not a contributor to the show.

72.23.80.194 (talk) 06:38, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Great Show

Bob and Tom, Just letting you know you have our support, and I love to you guys in the morning. It is kind of like a cup of joe without the cup. Dedra & Peter169.203.104.3 (talk) 12:38, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

  1. 1 Syndicated Morning Show in the U.S. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.213.159.214 (talk) 03:22, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] bobandtom.com removed from Google index

It appears the official website was removed from Google's search index recently. To confirm, use the Google 'site' command: "site:bobandtom.com" Hoodmonkey (talk) 14:26, 1 March 2008 (UTC) As of March 2, 2008 this issue was resolved and the 'site' command now returns 1,520 results for bobandtom.com. Anyone know what caused this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hoodmonkey (talk • contribs) 17:10, 2 March 2008 (UTC)