Posted by truth on August 19, 2008 at 11:07:22:
In Reply to: Re: Don't get your hopes up Mike North posted by Huh on August 19, 2008 at 10:36:08:
: Why couldn't North get a satellite gig? Or take over this Mad Dog character's spot? What makes him so special? Sounds like you are jealous.
Because Mike North really isn't qualified to be a national personality. His history:
Raised in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, North's first real job was as a hot dog vendor at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park in 1969. North served in the military had held several jobs with the City of Chicago until 1985, when North opened his own hot dog stand, named Be-Be's. Among North's frequent customers at Be-Be's was the staff of Diamond Broadcasting, owners of WXRT-FM and WSBC-AM. After suggesting the idea of a sports show to the Diamond management team, North launched the �NFL Handicap Show� on WSBC in 1990. North became one of the original WSCR personalities when The Score was launched
1990- �NFL Handicap Show� on WSBC
1992- WSCR was launched. North teamed with former Chicago Bear, Dan Jiggetts on The Monsters of the Midday show.
September 1999- North began hosting his own show, �The Mike North Show�, from 12-4pm Monday through Friday.
2002- North teamed up with former Chicago Bear, Doug Buffone, and they soon became known as �The Wise Guys�.
August 2002- North signed a multi-year contract worth an estimated $1.5 million a year,[2] making him one of the highest paid radio personalities in Chicago.
September 2004, North agreed to host The Score's morning show to compete with rival WMVP's syndicated ESPN Radio morning show, Mike and Mike in the Morning. Until this move, North's shows had generally been broadcasted during mid-day or afternoon time slots.
Spring 2006 North called his own station while driving drunk.[3]
June 2008- Left WSCR when his contract with the station ended
Nothing there says national appeal to me. He is a normal Chicago guy who got lucky and struck when the iron was hot.