Unbelievable
Received: 12/16/2007 @ 9:15am PST
From: Ben Lopez

Charlie,

I am sure that I am one of many, many, many fans that will tell you that I have been a listener of yours for a very long time. I remember many summers ago when myself and my 4 older brothers passed the time away by listening to you and the other boss jocks from 93 KHJ. We hope we get to hear you again soon on the radio

Until then God Bless you and keep rockin'

Ben Lopez

Your departure from KBIG
Received: 12/15/2007 @ 7:30pm PST
From: Barbara Cutler

Charlie: My husband and I have really enjoyed listening to you on KBIG. We like the mix of new and old music. We have now tuned into 93.9 with Rick Dees but much prefer you. We hope you will get started with a new program soon. Please tell the current management of 104.3 that we do not care for the current program. They probably don't care what we think, but maybe if enough people complain they will change things. Best of luck to you and whatever you decide to do.

Barb & Don Cutler

I'm still in shock
Received: 12/15/2007 @ 3:08pm PST
From: Marie Hashima Lofton

When I found out that KBIG as I knew it no longer existed and it called itself MY FM, I thought "but surely Charlie tuna is still on the air..".. I live in San Diego but have kept listening to Kbig since I moved here in '98. I grew up listening to KHJ AM and then 10Q and then kIIS FM and anyway.. You've always been a part of my radio world. (I actually couldn't remember if you were part of KHJ because I thought SURELY you were not that old haha! I was born in 61 by the way so that is why I remember the old KHJ - it was the only station I listend to in grade school, until we finally discovered FM radio - by then, most of the am dial went Hispanic.....)

Anyway, I hope you pop up somewhere else in LA radio. I can only pick up two radio stations from LA in my car - KBig and 1070 am (knx) so not sure what I'll do if you do not return to KBIG.

By the way, I do not like this new format.

Marie

Hang In There
Received: 12/15/2007 @ 12:30pm PST
From: Cindy Seielstad

Good afternoon Charlie,

I have read your website everyday, and am so glad to hear of all the e-mails that you have, and continue to receive on a daily basis....we all knew that you would get thousands because YOU are a wonderful person.

Charlie, I have listened to My FM to give it a chance, but I have to be honest with you.....I like the music, but it's boring. Agreed, some stations have too much talk and not enough music sets, but I though K Big had the perfect equation of both. It just isn't the same without the morning crew each day.

One more thing, when something gets under my skin and makes me upset, for whatever reason, I am known for my e-mail letters that I send to corporate headquarters of different companies. Well, Clear Channel Communictions is not an exception. I decided to send off an e-mail, just for my satisfaction mainly, and let them know what I thought...seems I found the address of the VP for radio marketing so I sent her my e-mail. Told them I thought that they had made a big mistake, etc. Made me feel better anyway....

Have a wonderful weekend, and hang in there Tuna!!!!!

Cindy

Can't believe you are not on the air!
Received: 12/15/2007 @ 7:37am PST
From: Lynne Cope

Hi Charlie

I went away on vacation and came back to find you gone? I can't believe it. I am very disappointed with the new show. I loved listening to you in the morning on my way to work, you really started my day off right. If you still have your office at the station you should pass this along. The new show is boring. I do not like all the telephone calls from listeners - I want to listen to music and a personable radio host - not other peoples quirks or commercials. I think I hear about two or maybe four songs in the 30 minute commute time and will not be tuning the station on at work. I hope you find an opportunity in the near future that fulfills your wants and needs. You really deserve the best and I loved listening to your show.

Lynne Cope

I'm confused
Received: 12/14/2007 @ 5:11pm PST
From: Donna Lim

Hi Charlie,

Been listening to you since the KHJ days... Was so glad you were on KBIG.

I'm a little confused. I remember your last show and you saying the management had plans for you and that you were to still keep your office and your parking permit.... But, today, I looked on your charlie tuna website and it mentions this kind of thing happening before when you were fired.

Were you fired? What happened? What is the big picture of why this is all happening?

The radio station is not the same since you left. The new djs don't have the same kind of caring personality. They sound like the "KIIS" guys - very impersonal. I look forward to hearing about your new endeavors. Miss you lots!

-donna

(NOTE TO DONNA: Technically, no I wasn't fired.....yet. I'm still under contract to Clear Channel. There has been some talk about doing some things on a national basis, but nothing local. My contract ends on December 31st. Indications are that it will not be renewed, so then we'll see what happens. I have everyone's name in an address book who has emailed me, and I will be sending out a mass update email shortly on what's coming up with me so far.)

MISS YOU MR. TUNA
Received: 12/14/2007 @ 4:00pm PST
From: Eva del Carpio

Hello MR. Charlie

WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED? I can not believe they took you off the air and put that fool Valentine on. I don't like MYFM radio, the music sucks, to be honest I looked forward to my mornings with you. Boy even the Traffic lady is gone, now they got Irma doing traffic. Well I had to vent and let you know that my mornings are no longer what they used to be going to work, I now went back to listening to KROQ and during the day when I go home, the Moving station because they are kinda like KBIG, but you are missed and I wish you all the best and I gave MYFM my 2 cents.. Best of luck …

Sincerely,

Eva del Carpio

Merry Christmas
Received: 12/14/2007 @ 3:18pm PST
From: Kelly Luu

Hi Charlie,

Just want to wish you and your love ones a wonderful and happy Holidays. I still waiting to hear from you on the radio soon. :}

Kelly Luu

Numerologist
Received: 12/14/2007 @ 1:50pm PST
From: Brad and Loretta Herrin

Hi Charlie!

We miss you! We no longer listen to KBIG since you’re not there in the mornings.

I remember you had a numerologist on the air. What was her name and her website?

I remember her saying that you need to write down the #8 on a piece of paper and put it in your wallet, but now I can't remember why. My husband switched to a new wallet & removed his #8. I told him he needed to put it back in, but he's questioning why.
Thanks in advance!

Loretta Herrin

(NOTE TO LORETTA: Thank you so much for your email and kind words. I don’t recall having a numerologist on the show, and would certainly remember that #8 story if I did. But I did go online and found a link to a numerologist and book with why that #8 is so important. Just click on this link for all the info. http://www.epinions.com/content_291594997380))

So Sad you are gone
Received: 12/14/2007 @ 10:08am PST
From: Kim Lopez

I turned on the radio and heard another voice and like many others thought you were on vacation! I then went on your website to learn you are no longer with KBIG. BIG, BIG mistake on their part. You were the reason I listened to their station in the mornings. You are funny and brought so much life to the morning show and you will be missed! I have had to find another morning show to listen to in the car and at work.

Good Luck,

Kim Lopez

Worked with you a long time ago
Received: 12/13/2007 @ 10:54am PST
From: Dave Spiker

Hi Charlie --

I certainly don't expect you to remember, but I produced a few interviews with you. We worked for the airlines and their various in-flight entertainment projects. We hired you to interview Peter, Paul and Mary at the Hollywood Bowl...and Gino Vannelli at the Sunset Gower studios...and the most memorable one was Dolly Parton. I believe it was in a guest house next to Sandy Gallin's mansion in the Hollywood Hills -- a hot summer day and the butler came out and served us all fresh-squeezed lemonade. And then Dolly came and sat on the sofa and you interviewed her for an hour or so. I remember you even told her a "Dolly Parton joke." What a great day!

Anyway, when in LA, I always try to find you on the dial. I've been a fan forever. I hope your next gig is your best yet.

--Dave Spiker

I miss you on the radio
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 2:08pm PST
From: Jade Weddle

Dear "Mr. Tuna",

I love your interviews and miss hearing them. You ask intelligent questions producing entertaining and interesting interviews. Best of all, I could listen to you in the car with my six-year-old daughter.

Thank you for all the wonderful mornings of great listening.

Regards,

Jade Weddle

Denial....
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 10:54am PST
From: Connie Garcia

Hello....

Still in denial that you are not on KBIG in the morning.... I am one of those people that have been listening to you since the 70's on TenQ. I think my friend won tickets off that station too... anyway... I just felt compelled to write a quick note to you. I got your autographed photo at the Toyota Dealership in Anaheim last year when you giving the cars away. I still have your picture up at my cubicle .. Along with a picture of Mark Kriski, Rod Stewart and John Waite.. LOL.

Just wanted to say I am a loyal listener... and I enjoy your website. Your kids sound great. I have a 14 yr old girl.. and she is pretty darn fabulous.

Have a great rest of the week!

~Connie Garcia

PS-... VALENTINE??? COME ON...
Been recently listening to JackFM lately in the AM......

It's not the same...
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 10:15am PST
From: Rochelle Lara

Charlie,

I just wanted to say that you are missed.

You are the MAN in the morning and I hope you hear you on the radio.

Your #1 fan,

Rochelle Lara

Radio
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 9:47am PST
From: Adriana Romo

Hi Charlie,

A few months ago I fractured my knee and I had to stay home. When I came back, I usually go to the gym in the mornings and listen to your show, but since I was not able to make it for a while, I got on line to find out that you are not there! I really enjoyed your morning show;
I hope that everything goes well and that I'll be able to hear your voice again.

Adriana Romo
Records Representative/ Hoteling

Please come home
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 7:06am PST
From: Sandi Dumois

Charlie:

As much as I enjoy Irma, the morning show isn’t the same. I truly believe that this wasn’t a great move for 104.3

Please come home, I miss the way you handle the little ones, and all of us that sit on the 405 in the morning.

Please continue to do you’re hard work with the many charities you work with IE: Children’s Hospital, Breast Cancer Awareness and the many other causes you’re involved with.

Hope to see out on the streets.

From one Valley person to another.

Have a wonderful day.

Sandi Dumois

Miss you!
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 6:48am PST
From: Susan Casey

Charlie ...

There will ALWAYS be an audience for you ... and I will always be a part of it.

I only listened to K-BIG because YOU were the person I wanted to wake up to in the morning! ...

There is no one that holds a candlestick to you!!

Where ever you go ... I will be there!

Susan Casey

Miss you on 104.3
Received: 12/12/2007 @ 6:23am PST
From: Jennifer MacPherson

Where did you go? Tuned in to "Valentine In The Morning" and almost vomited and "God Bless you if you work the morning shift and you are on your way home." I wish there was somewhere to complain about getting rid of your morning show. "Clear Channel" and the Christian Right have one by one destroyed any radio worth listening to on the radio. I hope if flops. I miss you and Irma in the morning and now have absolutely NO reason to turn on the radio during my commute. I guess it is back to CDs. I would like to know if you are moving to another channel and if you will still host the Revlon Run Walk for Breast Cancer.

Sincerely,

Jennifer MacPherson

Re: All the Best from a lone listener
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 8:30pm PST
From: James Roban

Hi Charlie,

Thank you so much for the reply.... You just know that you are a monument for a lot of us out here. Sorry about the last mail. I had a bit of wine... heheheh.. Anyway. I love you and you have a following, people that love you and support you....... I'm looking forward to hearing you on the air soon... The net is a wonderful place to stay in touch and market just about anything as long as there are interested people in what you have. I have 5 web sites and this is the place to create and make money....... Stay on the Internet......... You will grow more and more. I'm writing my own ebooks about my life experience........ It will help others and earn me a living as well. Write your story........... It would do very well.... I would be honored to have it on my site.

Your friend,

James

Thank You!!!!
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 6:40pm PST
From: Rose McKnight

Charlie,

Thank you for returning my e-mail. I know you had lots of e-mails to answer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. By the way just so you know that the e-mail I sent to you was from me (Rose) not Cliff. So the next time you e-mail me put attn. ROSE. I hope everyone is keeping you busy and I hope things are GREAT!!! You are still MISSED on the air, but at least you have your web page so that I can be up dated with all that you do. I hope theres a radio station out there that knows that you are the GREATEST!!!! And that will bring you back on the air. I will be the first one to listen. Take Care Charlie, until next time.....

Sincerely,

ROSE

Hi from a fan
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 6:21pm PST
From: Deborah McLeod

I still can't get over the fact that you are gone from the show.

Every other morning I do the 5:00am drive to the gym, and I just have to turn the channel.

I am removing it from my programmed keys at long last. I thought for awhile... Oh they'll bring him back...

Nope....... We miss you...

Deborah

Thanks,
Deborah Gordon McLeod
Sr. Director Business Development

I miss you!
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 12:07pm PST
From: Gee Wong

Dear Charlie Tuna,

I was really sad and devastated that you were let go on K-big. What were they thinking! They made a huge mistake letting a great talent like you go. My morning drive to work was always a pleasure listening to you, and now it's gone. The new K-big sounds too
depressing to listen to now. If you ask me, it sounds too much like their sister station KYSR (Star 98.7) I hope you'll be back on the air soon. I really miss your show and your cheerful personality. I have listened to you since your days at KHJ and have followed you
everywhere you went. I will keep checking your web-page for further news. And when you're back on the air, I will be there! Take care!

yours,

Gee Wong

What a Great Website.....
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 10:34am PST
From: Doug Hooker

Good Morning Charlie,

I hope all is going well for you during this Christmas Season. I am so impressed with all the things your doing with your website.

In one word, "Awesome"!. I am amazed at all the information you have gathered and placed for all of the, "Charlie Tuna Fans", to see and learn about.

Simply put you and your team are so talented. I look forward each day to browsing, "Charlie Tuna.com"!

Keep 'em coming Charlie.

Merry Christmas

Doug Hooker :-)

Re: No more KBIG for me!
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 10:05am PST
From: Dianna Leighton

Hi, Charlie!
Wow! I was so surprised to hear from you and I'm particularly pleased that so many fans have emailed you about your abrupt departure from the air waves. I bet that's kept you more occupied than your radio gig. You didn't say so, but please include the email I sent you in your "Talkback" section of your web site. And please! Please! Please! Let me know ASAP when you're back on the air again. I woke up to my alarm clock set to KBIG every morning and continued to listen to you on my way to work for more than six years. I can't begin to tell you how boring and dreary the mornings have been the last week. To be fair, I tried to listen to KBIG, and I'm sure that guy "Valentine" is a nice guy, but it just wasn't the same. Can you suggest a radio station that plays similar selections as you until you come back on the air? And what's with all the harsh rock and roll on the new KBIG? I like rock and roll in its place, but not first thing in the morning and sometimes not even on the way home. I like music I can sing along to. Guess I'm just weird. Anyway, nice hearing from you and am praying I hear you on the airwaves again soon! Best of luck!
Dianna Leighton

Radio is not the same
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 9:20am PST
From: Lisa Hirakami

without you and the old KBIG. I have no replacement for you & your station on my work radio. For the last 7+ years I've had KBIG playing all day long at my desk & now I'm lost without you.

I just had to tell you how disappointed I was to find out they changed the radio station. What a shame and I hope Clear Channel knows they've lost many faithful listeners with this decision!
Lisa

I miss you!
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 9:04am PST
From: Dawn

Charlie I miss you! You made my ride to work fun every day. It's not the same any more! I don't listen to KBIG anymore, now with you gone. I hope I can find you on the airwaves again soon.
Dawn

Merry Christmas Charlie!
Received: 12/11/2007 @ 8:46am PST
From: Jackie Bonilla

Good morning Charlie,

It’s been quite some time since we heard your voice in the radio and today is one of those days that I woke up like in another dimension and set the radio to the old station thinking that you will be there making me laugh, but no, it did not happen. I’m still not used to not have you in the air. When are you coming back?
This will be the first Christmas in many years that I don’t listen to you. In my name and my whole family I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and that the New Year fulfills your dreams and grants us the opportunity to listen your morning show again.

Merry Christmas
And
Happy New Year!!!

Jackie

RWM Video on You Tube
Received: 12/10/2007 @ 5:22pm PST
From: Joni Caryl

Hi Charlie,

I wanted to wish you and your family Happy Holidays!
Also best wishes for a new home on the radio dial in 2008!

I found this video of Robert W. on "You Tube" and thought you might enjoy seeing it!

Love, Joni Caryl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM9Z3FzTt7k

Re: Question / your answer settled it.
Received: 12/10/2007 @ 11:05am PST
From: Kent Duryea

Hello again, Charlie... and thank you for the nod. I think you just gave me my fifteen minutes of BEING with fame.

I've told Michael Hagerty that "he wins" and also passed along your best regards. As with myself he's honored to have been blessed by your thoughtfulness. The question of you being at KINT in El Paso was figured out as being something syndicated, for you mention yourself as being from Continental Radio on an aircheck a friend of mine has of you.

I assumed you and Michael knew each other well. He tells me, though, that he's only met you once-- back on your first day at KKDJ in 1973. As a 17 year-old fan some 270 miles away he phoned you. After telling you he was a fellow DJ and program director just starting out you spent half an hour with him answering questions and giving advice. He agreed with my comments of you today as being a remarkable personality with a great deal of thoughtfulness back then too. What a consistently good character you possess, Charlie. You must have had a great mom and dad team who raised you well. No wonder you have so many fans who care. In this day and age being nice to others matters more than ever. Being the cynical type that comes rather hard for me. But after hearing from you yesterday and visiting your website I think you have proselytized me into behaving a tad more friendly to strangers for a while to come.

Charlie, if you ever tire of talking and are looking for job stability, then consider bailing from the ocean shores of California and mosey on into San Antonio, Texas. We have an oldies station called KONO and all the jocks do there is give weather numbers and read off cards between songs. They actually get paid for doing something simple as that. It requires absolutely no "talent" whatsoever. Go figure. They ought to go strictly with automation if they have nothing more to offer. Where there is room for someone like you, Charlie, is the morning drive. That's where the talent is allowed to fly high and take the ratings with him. I won't comment on our current morning goofball (oops, think I just did. sorry) but, you have THE REAL TALENT we all want to listen to. Best part? You can't get fired. My god, Charlie, the same jocks have been manning the mics at KONO for over a decade now. Give the management credit over there...they've got a heart. They love their people. Think about it, Charlie. Hopefully you'll keep an eye out for a KONO opening for the morning drive.

Ahhh, who am I kidding? If I could I'd live in sunny California doing radio and not ever leave. Forget it.

Never change and stay forever, Charlie. You're deeply appreciated and an unforgettable influence.

Best,
Kent (as in Duryea)

King of radio!
Received: 12/10/2007 @ 9:03am PST
From: Robert Chavez

Charlie
What is wrong with these people?
Like you said, you have been in this business longer than anyone else.
I bet they are hurting in the rating charts now!
What goes around comes around.
Good luck Tuna and can’t wait to hear you on the air waves again with a vengeance!

Robert & Alba