Author Topic: Art Bell Quits Coast (Read 524777 times)

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3660 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:11:08 PM »

Great to see Mr Bell on here posting with class... Just knowing he typed it out is cool. I actually read it sort of in his voice and caused a curious look from my wife.. I explained. She understood.

Yes indeed. Missing Art hosted shows makes you do strange things

coastfan · « **Reply #3661 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:23:02 PM »

Wanna take a ride

guildnavigator · « **Reply #3662 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:51:57 PM »

This thread has come full circle. A long strange trip it has been.

b_dubb · « **Reply #3663 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:24:52 PM »

Art owns the night. Noory/PremRad are just making payments. And they're falling behind

RealCool Daddio · « **Reply #3664 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:38:25 PM »

Quote from: guildnavigator on February 04, 2012, 08:51:57 PM

This thread has come full circle. A long strange trip it has been.

Yep. Bringing a few of the old gang back from lurking, as well. Wonder if Aquagoat will pop by.

RealCool Daddio · « **Reply #3665 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:40:35 PM »

Quote from: Usagi on February 04, 2012, 02:10:38 AM

Thank you for stopping in here, Art. Unexpected, but obviously cool.

Is it bad that I still don't actually believe it, though? But, alas, I never believe anything. That's either ironic or beneficial for a (former) Coast fan.

You know... a little podcast never hurt anyone...

Best part of Art posting here is seeing you back, Usagi. The Daddio has missed you. We still gotta get out for a Pho.

bmd88 · « **Reply #3666 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:02:02 PM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 03, 2012, 10:32:03 PM

The mess is indeed cleaned up finally. It is strange that something designed to
save you in a emergency can cause one.

As for Coast, the show has changed which from my point of view is a shame but
it is the right of the Host doing the show to take it in the direction they see fit. I
have had many offers to join other Networks to compete if I wished BUT I have
decided that I do not wish to destroy what I built, or what is left of it.

I really am enjoying being Retired, I can be part of my Daughter's life as she grows
and it is a blast. I do miss all of you though. I am not saying I will not pick up a mike
one day, just not this day. I learned long ago, never say never.

Art

It's great to hear from you on Coastgab, Art. You speak for many of us by acknowledging that Coast is not what it was. Being a painter, I cannot imagine having passed on a life's work, my pride and joy, to see it slathered in tar. That said, I, like others, listen to your Coast episodes daily, remembering an old story here and there, often re-living the excitement of those times, or re-discovering episodes like new that we've forgotten or simply never heard.

I do look forward to hearing you host again somewhere on the airwaves, Mr. Bell, if even one more time. Don't feel pressured, but, all of us, if we express it or not, would be thrilled by the prospect!

It gives me great joy to hear of your family's wellbeing. It's a rare treasure to be able to raise your daughter without the rigor of a full-blown career and to have the ability to be there for the countless little moments (that are really big ones) that come along. All the best!

- Longtime Listener

jazmunda · « **Reply #3667 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:53:08 PM »

Hi Art,

As a long time loyal listener I am thrilled that you are enjoying life and your beautiful family. As a father of two young girls myself I cannot begrudge you this special time.

I understand and respect that you do not want to destroy what you once built but that great castle in the kingdom of Nye was destroyed by others and if ever you wish to rebuild from the ashes of the once great civilization you will have an instant following of loyal subjects willing to help you rebuild.

In any event please pop by once in a while and let us know how things are going and to give us your unique take on things.

We miss you.

Usagi · « **Reply #3668 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:56:34 PM »

Quote from: guildnavigator on February 04, 2012, 08:51:57 PM

This thread has come full circle. A long strange trip it has been.

How, then, can the 392 page "George Noory Sucks! -- The Definitive Compendium" thread come full circle, I wonder? Hmm. I can only dream.

[Unrelated: Mmm. Pho. And grilled pork. With extra grilled pork.]

Scully · « **Reply #3669 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:22:34 AM »

Welcome, Art.

I cannot tell you how validated I feel to see you write that you think it's a shame that Coast has changed, and that you don't want to destroy "what's left" of what you built.

I have listened so many nights to the sound of George Noory proclaiming himself a wonderful humanitarian, and that all he's doing is searching for "the truth," and how he is completely neutral about what others should do, although "the truth" is thus and so politically and this and that medically; and to see you write that this is not the direction you would have chosen for your "Baby" is a balm to my soul.

Listeners call in and heap praises on Noory, guests give him credit for all that Coast has meant to them over the years, and even other hosts sing his praises. If it weren't for this Forum, I would still be thinking I've lost my mind because I clearly see that the Emperor wears no clothes at all.

So thanks a million, Art, for adding the true credentials of the one who really did make Coast what it WAS to our cries in the night.

Just Another AB Fan,

Scully

valdez · « **Reply #3670 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:15:28 AM »

Art posted here? Ye gods of madness, welcome aboard, and post often. Kudos to MV.

guildnavigator · « **Reply #3671 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:45:15 AM »

Actually, I think that this thread is beyond full-circle. The circles have become three dimensional and have stacked upon themselves forming some sort of a snowman like beast. beyond full-circle, indeed. perhaps even beyond the thunderdome.

MaxGravy · « **Reply #3672 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:30:08 AM »

Quote from: guildnavigator on February 05, 2012, 08:45:15 AM

Actually, I think that this thread is beyond full-circle. The circles have become three dimensional and have stacked upon themselves forming some sort of a snowman like beast. beyond full-circle, indeed. perhaps even beyond the thunderdome.

Actually, they've become hyper-dimensional. If only Richard Hoagland would post as well. Now that would be a snowman.

Fly By Night · « **Reply #3673 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:39:33 AM »

Wow! that's all I can say is wow! I show up to read some anti-Noory stuff, and I see the great one finally spoke! Art, thanks for the update- and thanks for reinforcing what I knew, which is you could never rule out a return to radio in some form. I know you wrote the Art of Talk awhile ago, but your personality still seems much the same now as when you wrote it. That means get behind the mike! If not in 2012 (the world coming to an end

, an election a month before that, weird weather going on, a pending war with Iran) then when? Besides that, think of all the ghost voices those ghost hunter people must have for you. Come on back buddy!!

PS. How are the cats?
PPS.Mike, great work

Area51 · « **Reply #3674 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:31:03 PM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 03, 2012, 10:32:03 PM

The mess is indeed cleaned up finally. It is strange that something designed to
save you in a emergency can cause one.

As for Coast, the show has changed which from my point of view is a shame but
it is the right of the Host doing the show to take it in the direction they see fit. I
have had many offers to join other Networks to compete if I wished BUT I have
decided that I do not wish to destroy what I built, or what is left of it.

I really am enjoying being Retired, I can be part of my Daughter's life as she grows
and it is a blast. I do miss all of you though. I am not saying I will not pick up a mike
one day, just not this day. I learned long ago, never say never.

Art

Hi Art! We all love you and wish you and your family the best. Of course many of us want you back broadcasting in some form as well. Maybe someone can think out of the box somehow and come up with a way to bring you back where you don't directly compete with your old show, hurting what is left of what you have built. I can understand your feelings about that. Still, I have a feeling broadcasting is in your blood and would love it if something could be done to bring you back even once in a while in some form. As far as I'm concerned, the world is a much more interesting place with you behind the mike

Take care old friend.

Paper*Boy · « **Reply #3675 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:22:45 PM »

Quote from: Area51 on February 05, 2012, 02:31:03 PM

... a way to bring you back where you don't directly compete with your old show, hurting what is left of what you have built...

That show has long since disappeared, only the name remains...

The General · « **Reply #3676 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:45:11 AM »

Art, I'm sure you are aware that there are a few web streams of your classic shows. I was wondering if the streaming thing bothers you. Is it offensive to you at all? Is it your intellectual property? Hopefully you take it as a tribute as it is meant.

M. Knight · « **Reply #3677 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:32:12 AM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 03, 2012, 10:32:03 PM

As for Coast, the show has changed which from my point of view is a shame.... Art

Immortal words fit to be shouted from the roof-tops.

WOTR · « **Reply #3678 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:10:37 PM »

Wow, I get back from a short trip to Houston to find Art has arrived? When flying over Nevada I got around to thinking that I needed a parachute and I could pay a visit to ask if we would ever hear the return of a legend. Could it be that one of those antennas is set to receive thoughts instead of broadcast them? Perhaps they are showing too many of us still have been asking the unanswered question and a public response is seen as the best way to satisfy the curiosity that existed over the future of the airwaves?

All right, I'm just joking (I figure I better make that clear considering the number of people with... interesting theories that have been on C2C over the years.)

Quote from: The General on February 06, 2012, 12:45:11 AM

Art, I'm sure you are aware that there are a few web streams of your classic shows. I was wondering if the streaming thing bothers you. Is it offensive to you at all? Is it your intellectual property? Hopefully you take it as a tribute as it is meant.

Great question. I have wondered the same thing as well. I know a few musicians who are happy to have their work in the public realm, but they are a little less successful. The only guy I know who has a platinum record (from the 70's) hanging on his wall is a little less impressed by the technology to allow people to access his work free. I have wondered if Art subscribes to the Metallica mentality and gets upset or follows the example of Jerry Garcia and is just happy to have released it to the people.

Morgus · « **Reply #3679 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:21:26 PM »

Quote from: The General on February 06, 2012, 12:45:11 AM

Art, I'm sure you are aware that there are a few web streams of your classic shows. I was wondering if the streaming thing bothers you. Is it offensive to you at all? Is it your intellectual property? Hopefully you take it as a tribute as it is meant.

I recall back in the classic days (mid 90s) Art provided totally free archives of all his c2c shows via broadcast.com
It was only when PremRat networks took over the show that they greedily only offered them for money...
Art has always said he is a "pirate" at heart.

BobGrau · « **Reply #3680 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:48:12 PM »

Quote from: Morgus on February 06, 2012, 02:21:26 PM

I recall back in the classic days (mid 90s) Art provided totally free archives of all his c2c shows via broadcast.com
It was only when PremRat networks took over the show that they greedily only offered them for money...
Art has always said he is a "pirate" at heart.

It wouldn't be so bad if Prem would actually offer the old shows for money - I'm happy to pay for a decent product. But even Noory-era c2c goes out of the archives after 3 years. Strange business model.

Archivist1947 · « **Reply #3681 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:44:49 PM »

This is amazing developement.

All the best to W6OBB from 9a4ag, the journalist who provided Spiricom tapes for the October 31, 2004 show

73 and all the best

ourobouros2k2 · « **Reply #3682 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:23:11 PM »

Quote

But even Noory-era c2c goes out of the archives after 3 years.

And the later archives omitted the bumper music. Lame. I loved the bumper music in the shows.

NefariousBanana · « **Reply #3683 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:39:56 PM »

Quote from: BobGrau on February 06, 2012, 03:48:12 PM

It wouldn't be so bad if Prem would actually offer the old shows for money - I'm happy to pay for a decent product. But even Noory-era c2c goes out of the archives after 3 years. Strange business model.

And you can't download Somewhere in Time shows. You can stream them, but you can't download them. Why is that, anyways? Premiere has no clue what they're doing.

slipstream · « **Reply #3684 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:42:11 PM »

Quote from: Morgus on February 06, 2012, 02:21:26 PM

I recall back in the classic days (mid 90s) Art provided totally free archives of all his c2c shows via broadcast.com
It was only when PremRat networks took over the show that they greedily only offered them for money...
Art has always said he is a "pirate" at heart.

I believe those old shows are now a property of Yahoo!. It is likely they were all deleted, but still might be stored on some hard drive somewhere in a "vault". If I had only known how valuable those shows would come to be. I am sure I downloaded most, if not all of them, and if I recall, they were in *.ra (Real Audio) format.

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3685 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:48:02 PM »

....all those shows just gone? Deleted.. how horrible.. Destruction of truly amazing material if it happened.

someguy · « **Reply #3686 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:20:52 PM »

Man I gotta know the Ouija board story. I've wondered all these years! We all got to hear about his UFO experience, but never that.

Silent · « **Reply #3687 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:08:34 PM »

How fitting that his first real and public criticism of CTC comes on the coastgab forums! Thanks for the years of top notch radio entertainment. There will be no replacement.

Maybe Art could spare 5 minutes for a MVDRT interview??

Come on Michael, do it!

From Somewhere Out There · « **Reply #3688 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:37:08 AM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 03, 2012, 10:32:03 PM

The mess is indeed cleaned up finally. It is strange that something designed to
save you in a emergency can cause one.

As for Coast, the show has changed which from my point of view is a shame but
it is the right of the Host doing the show to take it in the direction they see fit. I
have had many offers to join other Networks to compete if I wished BUT I have
decided that I do not wish to destroy what I built, or what is left of it.

I really am enjoying being Retired, I can be part of my Daughter's life as she grows
and it is a blast. I do miss all of you though. I am not saying I will not pick up a mike
one day, just not this day. I learned long ago, never say never.

Art

Good on you that you made the decision to retire Art. You deserve it. We all deserve it after humping for over 40 years and trying to make it in this world with all of its challenges. You have provided us with many years of entertainment and we greatly appreciate your dedication to C2C. Now it's time to be a kid and goof off again. Enjoy it!

awguy · « **Reply #3689 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:10:36 PM »

Art's presence here just extended this thread indefinitely... come on page 8400!

Great to see Art here though, post often!

Poll

With the last Art Bell revelation, do you think he's coming back ?

Author Topic: Art Bell Quits Coast (Read 524777 times)