The Bob & Tom Show

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The Bob & Tom Show

Genre comedy, talk
Running time 6 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (10:15 locally) EST
Country Flag of the United States United States
Home station WFBQ Indianapolis, Indiana
Starring Bob Kevoian
Tom Griswold
Kristi Lee
Chick McGee
Executive producers Marty Bender
Air dates March 7, 1983 to date (local)
Website
bobandtom.com
 Podcast
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The Bob & Tom Show is a syndicated US radio program established by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold at radio station WFBQ in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1983, and syndicated nationally since 1995.

Being owned by Clear Channel Communications, a media conglomerate which owns more than a thousand radio stations, the program enjoys extensive penetration. The program has frequently received recognition by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as an exemplar in American radio.[1]

Contents

[edit] About

The show is hosted by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold; they are joined by Chick McGee who acts as sports commentator as well as comic foil, and Kristi Lee, the shows news anchor and occasional target of the shows humor. The show is a comedy variety show with significant interaction with their listeners. Each day, there are usually several guests on the show, including many comedians seeking a national fan base, but also sports stars, rich debutantes and other celebrities and pseudo-celebrities. The highlight was when Bill Clinton called from the White House in 1990. During the show, pre-recorded comic songs and skits are often played, including many from a large library of archived pieces. The show airs 6 A.M.-10 A.M. EST on all the affiliate stations. There is another 15 minute segment that ends at 10:15 EST, only on home station WFBQ. They organize and support the Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour shows.

The Bob and Tom Show sponsors The Bob and Tom Toyota Kick Butt Truck Tour.

[edit] Common characters and parodies

Many fictional characters and parodies of real-life people have sprung up during the show's history, some voiced by Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Chick McGee and producer Dean Metcalf. Their website also lists Steve Salge and Ron Sexton. [2]

Frequent callers

  • Donnie Baker (Ron Sexton)
  • Floyd the Truck Driver (Ron Sexton)
  • Jumbo the Elephant (Dean Metcalf)
  • Jack Bauer ("24" -- TV Series) (Steve Salge)
  • Kenny Tarmac (Ron Sexton)
  • Oprah (Ron Sexton)
  • Larry King (Steve Salge)
  • President Bush (both of them) (Steve Salge)
  • Al Gore (Steve Salge)
  • Barack Obama (Steve Salge)
  • President Clinton (Steve Salge)
  • Hillary Clinton (Ron Sexton)

Other callers

  • Ernie Furglar (owner of Furglar's Hardware Store) (Steve Salge)
  • Sir Charles (Charles Barkley) (Ron Sexton)
  • Dr. Phil (Ron Sexton)
  • Morgan Freeman (from The Shawshank Redemption) (Ron Sexton)
  • Abraham Lincoln (Ron Sexton)
  • Senator Kennedy (Steve Salge)
  • Jerry Jones (Ron Sexton)
  • The Pope (always in a stereotypical Italian accent) (Dean Metcalf)
  • Herm Johnson (St. Petersburg snowbird) (Steve Salge)
  • Fleegal (Ron Sexton)
  • The Barrytones (Dean Metcalf and others)
  • James Gandolfini (As Tony Soprano) (Ron Sexton)
  • Chevy Chase (Ron Sexton)
  • The Voice of God (As George Burns) (Steve Salge)
  • Vadimar Putin (Dean Metcalf)
  • Kim Song Il (Steve Salge)

Currently Featured:

Kenny Tarmac Kenny Tarmac is that annoying person on your flight with an over-inflated sense of self-worth who feels the need to demonstrate to everyone how important he is by loudly calling someone just as the plane lands. He always uses airport abbreviations while referring to his locations to further illustrate just how busy and important he is. He always calls Bob & Tom when he lands, and he always gets another call while talking to them. Notable Quotes "Hey shooter!" "We just landed at ATL." "Hang on, I got a call on my other phone." "I know...I know" "I wouldn't snort that..." "Whoa, whoa, WHOA!" "Bitch" "I'd hit that" "Surfs up" "Gyalwang Drukpa" "Like the Ya-Ya Sisterhood"

Donnie Baker Baker regularly makes topical calls to the show. He relates anecdotes involving a good friend who had a semi-relevant experience, usually ending in a lewd or scatological punch-line. Most of his calls are punctuated by a tagline like, "I swear to God," or "Look it up..." Sometimes, Donnie is corrected, or told to get off the phone by Randy, his work supervisor, after which he always yells "Shut up Randy!". His calls usually end abruptly, and always by him saying, "...I gotta go.". Notable Quotes " I swear to God..." "They have to, it's a state law" "...look it up." "Hey do you know (random name)?" "NO, IT AIN'T!" "Shut up Randy!" "Shut up Bob!" "Shut up Tom!" "Shut yo mouth!" "Gosh Darn it" "Whaaaa?" "What you talk'n about!" "Fried pickles and turnips"

[edit] Discography

  • We Just Landed (Fall 2007)
  • State Law (Fall 2007 - part of WJL package)
  • Radio Rations (Fall 2007 through USO to deployed military personnel)
  • Man Boobs (Fall 2006)
  • Shut Up Randy
  • Operation Radio (Second recent troop-only release)
  • Donkey Show
  • Fuzzy Clams
  • Happy Hour
  • Coke Whores
  • Boat For Sale Donnie Baker (Fall 2005)
  • The Mr. Obvious Show (Fall 2005)
  • A Radio Institution (Summer 2005 troop release that went public)
  • Side Show (Fall 2004)
  • Odd Balls (Fall 2004)
  • Free Beer For All(Spring 2004)
  • Mistletoe (Fall 2003)
  • Camel Toe (Fall 2003)
  • Wild About Harry (Fall 2003)
  • Uncensored (Fall 2003)
  • Trampstamps and Piece of Ass (Spring 2003)
  • Bob & Tom Gone Wild (Fall 2002)
  • Piggly Wiggly's Butt Floss Store (Spring 2002)
  • Radiogram (Fall 2001)
  • We’re Still Standing Tall (Fall 2001)
  • The Election Collection (Fall 2000)
  • You Guys Rock (Fall 2000)
  • Indiana Sucks (Spring 2000)
  • Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (Fall 1999)
  • Phon' It In (Fall 1999)
  • Back in '98 (Fall 1998)
  • They Get Paid For That? (Fall 1997)
  • Gimme an "F" (Fall 1997)
  • Fun House (Summer 1997)
  • It's A Wonderful Fart (Fall 1996)
  • Factory Air (Spring 1996)
  • Planet Bob & Tom (Fall 1995)
  • Are you F*ing Kidding? (Spring 1995)
  • Checkered Past (Spring 1995)
  • Canned Laughter (Fall 1994)
  • Good Ol’ Boys (Summer 1994)
  • Air Bags (Spring 1994)
  • Hot Wings Are Yummy (Spring 1994)
  • Lollapaloozers (Fall 1993)
  • Laugh In The Fast Lane (Spring 1993)
  • Indiana...More Interesting than Ohio (Spring 1993)
  • We Three Kings (Fall 1992)
  • Smell The Finger (Fall 1992)
  • Motordickheads (Spring 1992)
  • Airheads (Fall 1991)
  • Not Boring (Fall 1991)
  • Just Skiddin’ (Spring 1991)
  • Twin Geeks (Fall 1990)
  • Blow Me Fast and Hard (Fall 1990)
  • Farting for Fun and Pleasure (Spring 1990)
  • Find My Keys & We’ll Drive Out (Spring 1990)
  • With A Little Help From My Friends (Fall 1989)
  • Rollin' With Strawberry Fields (Fall 1989)
  • It’s A New Track Record (Spring 1989)
  • Last Train To Whiskeyville (Fall 1988)
  • At The Race (Spring 1988)
  • The Blue Album (Fall 1987)
  • Shabbey Road (Fall 1987)
  • Booze Haze (Spring 1987)
  • Why Drug are Fun (Fall 1986)
  • The White Album (Fall 1986)

[edit] Public service

  • They are well known for their charitable work. The 40 albums they have produced since 1986 have generated millions of dollars, of which a large portion has been donated to various charities.[original research?]
  • In October it has become tradition for Chick to get a prostate exam on the air to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Bob and Tom promote this exam as "Proctober". The on-air exam was missed in 2006 and 2007. Another butt check scheduled for 2008 [3]

[edit] Awards

  • In 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2006, Bob & Tom were recipients of the Marconi Award from the NAB. Their show is the only five time Marconi Award winner.
  • From 1991 to 1998, Bob & Tom received The Billboard Magazine Radio Personality of the Year award.
  • In 1993, Bob & Tom received Regional Individual or Duo Radio Personality of Caucasian Persuasion (Mid-West market) of the Year award. [5]
  • In 1995, Bob Kevoian became a Master Mason
  • In 1994, Bob & Tom were named Sagamores of the Wabash, the state of Indiana's highest honor.
  • In 1996 and 2000, the show was awarded the National Chairman's Citation Award from the Leukemia Society of America.
  • In 2000, 2001, and 2003, Bob & Tom received the Radio & Records Classic Rock Personality of the Year Award.[6]
  • In 2003 awarded Canada's prestigious The Green Team Challenge from L'actualit Group for their work for raising funds to donate 5 hectacres in Grand Codroy Estuary Refuge [7]
  • In 2005 became Cultural Fellows in Ladakhi culture as presented by His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa[8]
  • In 2006 Bob & Tom were named honorary Kentucky Colonels for all their charity work. [9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ National Association of Broadcasters | 2006 Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year Winner: Bob & Tom, Premiere Radio Networks
  2. ^ The Bob & Tom Show
  3. ^[original research?]
  4. ^ National Association of Broadcasters | 2006 Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year Winner: Bob & Tom, Premiere Radio Networks
  5. ^ http://www.ppiltd.com
  6. ^ R&R Convention 2001: Awards
  7. ^ [1]
  8. ^ dwls.org
  9. ^ Kentucky Colonels

[edit] External links

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