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Tom Leykis reflected on the decision to end his program. “I wanted to go out on my terms when I wanted. So I did.has been working since he was 14. I first heard him when he joined the all-new, all-talk KFI in 1988; Leykis was amongwhen the station dropped music, and was firmly established as the “liberal voice” of the station by the time syndicated
In fact, I actually don’t remember any political issues he discussed . What I do remember is a show he dedicated to the Burger King down the street from the station running out of french fries … and other times when he opened himself up such that his personal life — both the good and the bad — was on full display to all of his listeners. In sum, it was more general talk than anything else, often fun, sometimes serious, always entertaining, and for all ages.
Talk didn’t last long at KMPC, so in 1997 Leykis was part of the FM talk format on KLSX . Here is where his show made a 180-degree turn away from politics and general issues. Scratch that – it was more of a 1620-degree turn ; the new show was absolutely nothing like the old. It centered on relationships and dating, basically how men can get dates, have biblical relations, and not get married. Ironic somewhat, as Leykis had himself been married — and divorced — more than once.
Then, in early May of this year, he says he woke up and thought about his life … about the fact that he had been working since age 14 … that his 68th birthday would be coming up this August. And he realized it was time to quit. So he did. The last new show was streamed on May 15th.
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