About a month ago Dan Taylor abruptly left WCBS-FM after many years at the station. He worked in New York radio for about 40 years including stints at WHN, WNBC, WMXV, and WNSR. I listened to him for many years when he did the morning drive show at WCBS-FM. In 2014 he was moved to the 10 AM - 3 PM slot.
I actually met Dan at the CBS Radio Expo at Yankee Stadium in 2010. That same year I named him one of my 3 favorite morning radio personalities in this Journal.
Radio is often a tough business as on the air personalities are often let go and not given a chance to say goodbye to their listeners. It is rare when someone retires and is allowed to give a farewell show. A few days ago Dan said farewell to his listener on Facebook and Twitter , It is a shame that moves are made to attract younger listeners. I used to be an avid listener of WCBS-FM, but I hardly listen to it any longer since I don't enjoy their current music mix. They don't want 70-year olds like me anyway.
Everyone certainly wishes Dan well in his future endeavors in radio or in other areas.
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