The Bob and Sheri Show
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| The Bob and Sheri Show | |
| Genre | Talk, Entertainment, Comedy, Advice |
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| Running time | 4 hours (6-10 AM ET) |
| Country |  United States |
| Home station | WLNK |
| Starring | Bob Lacey Sheri Lynch |
| Producers | Todd Max |
| Air dates | 1992 to Present |
| Website http://www.bobandsheri.com |
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 PodcastThe Bob and Sheri Show |
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The Bob and Sheri Show is a syndicated U.S. radio program hosted by Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch at radio station WLNK in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show is owned by Greater Media and runs live on over 60 nationwide affiliates from 6 to 10 AM ET.
Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch have co-hosted the show since 1992 when Bob, already established on WLNK's morning drive show, chose Sheri as co-host from over 65 applicants.
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[edit] Unique in Talk Radio
Although the show is promoted as female-slanted, it has gained a large share of male listeners as well, developing a loyal nationwide following. Bob and Sheri openly share their quirks and personal lives with listeners, creating an atmosphere. The show does not rely on pranks, spoof interviews, faked phone calls or laugh tracks. There is little tolerance for sexism, racism, homophobia or stereotypical humor about nationalities, religions or disabilities. Discussion of politics is rare. At times, topics are quite adult in nature, with sexually-charged humor.
[edit] The Cast
Bob Lacey, raised in Old Lyme, Connecticut, began his career in radio at 9. After stints at various radio stations (and aliases of "Skippy Ross" and "Skip Tyler"), he was hired in 1971 by WBT in Charlotte to host his own evening phone-in show. By 25, he'd been moved to morning-drive with his own talk show. During the 1980s, he was a host on then-sister station WBTV's local edition of PM Magazine, for which he won an Iris Award. Returning to radio at WBCY (now WLNK) in 1990, Bob was given his own morning drive show, joined by Sheri in 1992.[1] Bob enjoys golf, wine, lobster, Maine, dogs, lighthouses, and the music of the Rolling Stones.
Sheri Lynch grew up in Wyoming and Philadelphia, surviving a harrowing, dysfunctional childhood which she occasionally refers to on-air. She has worked in television and movies but created her own niche in radio when joining this show as an outspoken and articulate partner (not a female sidekick to a male host) in 1992. She has also published two books: Hello, My Name Is Mommy and Be Happy, Or I'll Scream!, and she is married with two young daughters and a "bonus" son.[2] Although the show is mostly comedic, Sheri often gives advice to callers in trouble and has a somewhat dark sense of humor.
[edit] Awards [3]
- Gracie Allen Award (American Women In Radio and Television, Inc.) -- Best Program Host/Radio-Sheri Lynch (2002); Best Talk Show/Radio-Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch (2005).
- Charlotte Business Journal- Women In Business Achievement Award -- Sheri Lynch (2004).
- Creative Loafing Magazine - Best Local Radio Personality -- (Sheri) (each year for over a decade).
- Maverick Media "Bravo!" award for best syndicated show. 2007, 2008
[edit] Slogans
- "The Original Reality Show"
- "Real People. Real Laughs."
- "Start Your Mornings Off With A Laugh"
[edit] History
After 10 years hosting "PM Magazine" on WBTV, Bob Lacey returned to Charlotte morning radio in December 1989 on what was then WBCY[1].By the time Lacey persuaded his company to hire WBTV marketing employee Sheri Lynch to join him, the station was WBT-FM "Sunny 107.9." Local management id not like the idea of "Bob and Sheri," so Lacey contacted the Atlanta headquarters of Jefferson-Pilot Communications, and he put up $10,000 of his own money in case the show did not work. He never had to give up the money; The company hired new managers who supported Bob and Sheri[2].
In early 1996, Bob and Sheri were number two in the morning--behind John Boy and Billy--among listeners 25 to 54. In order to keep the duo in Charlotte but still pay them as if they worked in the big city, Sunny 107.9 began working toward syndicating the show. The content would allow the show to work in other parts of the country, and it would not matter that they weren't local. People knew Rush Limbaugh and Howard Stern were not in Charlotte[3].
In less than eight months, Bob and Sheri were heard in 7 new markets: Greensboro, North Carolina; Greenville, North Carolina; Bangor, Maine; New London, Connecticut; Charleston, West Virginia; Hudson, New York; and Albany, Georgia[4].
In September of 1998, the number of stations reached 17. Except for Durango, Colorado, all of these were in the eastern United States. Fayetteville, North Carolina was the fifth of the markets where the show competed with John Boy and Billy[5].
By 2003, the show was on 63 stations, with markets that included Presque Isle, Maine and Eugene, Oregon[6].
[edit] References
- ^ Richard Maschal, "Bob Lacey to Return to Radio," The Charlotte Observer, November 8, 1989.
- ^ Tim Funk, "Sheri Shoots from the Lip: WBT-FM Co-Host Shares Irreverent Jabs and Dark Childhood with Listeners," The Charlotte Observer, June 11, 1995.
- ^ Tim Funk, "More Stations Soon May Hear Bob, Sheri Show," The Charlotte Observer, February 8, 1996.
- ^ Jeri Rowe, "New Show Hits Air This Morning," Greensboro News & Record, May 1, 1997.
- ^ Michael Futch, "Q-98 Adds New Show in Morning," The Fayetteville Observer, September 13, 1998.
- ^ Mark Washburn, "From Charlotte, with Love: 'Matt & Ramona,'" The Charlotte Observer, June 24, 2003.
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