Speed Gibson

A week ago Monday night I tuned into KTLK at 5 pm, and soon heard the "Welcome Back, Kotter" song. Cute, I thought, and then came the "Blazing Saddles" theme. Oh, did that ever sound so good. I could feel tears welling up just thinking of my then young son singing that theme from all the rides in the car with dad.

I see some bloggers wish he had three hours like before. I don't. I think two hours is the optimum length for talk radio programs. Only the very talented or very well-staffed should attempt third hours, like Rush Limbaugh.

I see some don't like FM. I do. It penetrates building steel, so I can listen at work or most anywhere.

I do find this odd 10 - 9 - 9 - 6 - 4 - 1 six segment format a big odd. But on with the show. Here are my observations.

• I soon remembered what I had forgotten. Lewis is right on the overall points, but often gets the underlying details a little mixed up. One should be a little careful about quoting him without confirmation.


• He's been speaking pretty generally so far, a wise decision while he reacquaints himself with the political and other social landscapes. He'll need some time to get caught up and research the current players. But I'll bet he'll be up to full speed shortly after the September primary.


• Jason Lewis is a gifted talker. He may have just got me to vote for Governor Pawlenty again. He makes a good case that Pawlenty, flaws and all, would still be a much better governor than the rest. But he also understands people like me and gives Mr. Pawlenty plenty of grief on his foolish proposals, most lifted from DFL talking points.


• So far, Jason has had his pick of quality callers and handled them well on the radio. He's in control.

I think it's great that he's back. Hugh I'll catch up with on Townhall.