DD, just pulled this update off his web page.
UPDATE 10/14/98 - In order to dispell rumors and correct errors in the media
reports, I'll provide the following update:
Art is currently NOT being threatened, his family's safety is not in danger,
unless you count the onslaught of media.
Art did NOT disconnect his phone and vacate his home. He is still home safe
and sound.
Art is still age 53, not 51 or 52 as reported. He did NOT travel back in time.
NO ONE has threatened or intimidated him, to force him off the air. It was
truely his personal decision as he stated on the air.
Ramona did NOT leave him or have an affair!
Art Junior is NOT in jail! Art does NOT have a daughter!
Art DOES have personal security, you've been warned! Stay Away!
The web site will remain operational and all material will remain online,
including the audio archives at Broadcast.com. Please don't suck the web
server of all data.
I am still updating the site with replay guest info, links, and any other items
that come my way. The Message Boards are still operational.
So far, all web page sponsors are still supporting the site. No financial help is
needed at this time, I'll let you know if I need help in the future.
The web server has been running at full tilt max all day. It is functioning, but a
wait of 30 seconds for a response is not unusual.
Premier will be running Best-Of shows and I will list those on the home page
as I get them from the network. Expect at least a week or two of replays
before any permenant decision of replacements are made.
I will post any updates that I can here, please don't email me and ask for
more details, I cannot respond.
artbell.com
This latest news makes me lean toward the view that Art is having a contractual/monetary dispute with the distributors of his program. |
