This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite Lynn clips. From WABC, circa 1992. One of the first things I ever heard from her, and still the one I go back to which I think epitomizes her. Not only is the review classic Lynn, but the follow-up caller...and how Lynn turns the tables on her. The brilliance, the quick mind, the humor....it's all there. Enjoy!
Hey, T.
Mike's on Sirius Saturdays at 5PM ET.
But he's also on the Progressive Radio Network, for free, Thursdays @ 1PM ET.
Podcasts of Mike here:
http://www.progressiveradionetwork.com/the-turning-point/
Posted by: Logan Waters | January 02, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Thank you Mike Feder for your tribute.
I listened faithfully to Lynn from the WBAI days to the STARS days. I never called, emailed only occasionally, disagreed with her often, but I always appreciated her rapier wit, her intelligence, and her irreverence. Her reviews of music, books and film were always stimulating and insightful. Her universality was evident in the variety of her callers. I will miss all of you too. After I left New York City, I relied on her to summon up the essential flavor (waning though it was) of that great city. She was one of the few true New York iconoclasts extant. Lynn, as one of your favorite groups wrote- “Thank you for the music”
Lionel captured her spirit in this new interview in today’s (1-2-12) Daily News.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/lynn-samuels-a-pain-radio-insider-s-great-air-article-1.998419?localLinksEnabled=false
Posted by: KMB | January 02, 2012 at 10:35 AM
I apologize that I left of the fact that David Hinckley wrote the article in the Daily News in which he interviews Lionel. I did not mean to attribute the article to Lionel. Correction below
Thank you Mike Feder for your tribute. I listened faithfully to Lynn from the WBAI days to the STARS days. I never called, emailed only occasionally, disagreed with her often, but I always appreciated her rapier wit, her intelligence, and her irreverence. Her reviews of music, books and film were always stimulating and insightful. Her universality was evident in the variety of her callers. I will miss all of you too. After I left New York City, I relied on her to summon up the essential flavor (waning though it was) of that great city. She was one of the few true New York iconoclasts extant. Lynn, as one of your favorite groups wrote- “Thank you for the music”
Lionel captured her spirit in this new interview in David Hinckley's article in today’s (1-2-12) Daily News.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/lynn-samuels-a-pain-radio-insider-s-great-air-article-1.998419?localLinksEnabled=false
Posted by: KMB | January 02, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I remember watching Lynn when she was on WLIE and the program was shown on a web cam. I used to love listening to her and watching her pound the table and walk around. Does anyone have the dates she worked there? It had to be in the early 1990s or late 1980s. She rarely ever mentioned working there.
Posted by: Bette Smith | January 02, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Lynn recommended Tropicana Orange Tangerine juice on her show awhile ago. So addictive. She was excited about Whole Foods opening on 57th and 2nd ave, where she would only have to take a bus to. Agreed with a lot of her views on politics.
Posted by: Jesus In Merciful Heaven | January 02, 2012 at 11:14 AM
to those that say Lynn died alone, Lynn did not die alone! She had her beloved nephew, his family, her sister, and yes she did have friends. Look at all her fans! How we miss her and all wish we could of been with her to hold her hand. Just because someone doesn't marry nor have kids, does not mean they are alone. Just wanted to clear that up in honor of our beloved Lynn.
Posted by: Wesen Patterson DDS | January 02, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Thanks for the Hinckley article, KMB.
My favorite part is when Lionel equates Lynn to Howard Stern.
I've been thinking about this.
Lynn really *was* like Howard, in the sense that she did what she wanted to do, all the time.
She would not allow herself to be constrained pigeonholed, or limited by management, just like Howard.
And when management tried to bring their thumbs down, both Lynn and Howard squealed, loudly, into the mic.
Who else has the moxie to do that?
I just wish Lynn had attained Howard's level of fame. Of course I'm not sure she'd have wanted that...
Posted by: Logan Waters | January 02, 2012 at 02:37 PM
I like the rest of you, miss Lynn and after all these years of listening, consider her family. But it's also time to to consider how to use what she has taught us. I my self first started to listen to Lynn when she filled in for Joy Behar at WABC. I quickly realized that there was far more to this woman than the comic she was filling in for that day.
While we all need to share these stories, it's also time to use what lynn has taught us and move on. Despite it's simplicity, Lynn's web blog is with no doubt the most diverse and informative out there. It has also been the first place that I have visited almost every morning since it's inception. Through this portal lynn has introduced us to an unfathomable number of sites that most of us would otherwise have neither the time nor volition to visit.
Perhaps some of you could band together and organize a campaign to save Lynn's web blog. While you are a diverse group, you are close knit in that you share a common interest. While no one person could fill the shoes of Lynn, as a group effort, it might be worth a try. There could be no better fitting tribute to her memory. I myself would be willing to contribute to the hosting fee.
Posted by: robert Surgent | January 02, 2012 at 03:54 PM
Robert I agree. I miss Lynn as an "aggregator" as she constantly reminded us. I checked her site faithfully to find the interesting/pertinent stories of the day. I'm a little technically challenged but I'd be willing to help.
It seems like an important voice was silenced by her death.
Posted by: catnipper123 | January 03, 2012 at 11:38 AM
One of the major "things" about Lynn Samuels is that so much of what she said sticks with me. I am listening to this clip for the second time, since I accidentally cut the sound when coming to comment and restarted it, as I listen.
I look Jewish. I have a Jewish sensibility. When someone who is NOT Jewish, says "someone looks Jewish", I question it. But when Lynn says it, it rings true.
Lynn is right, although I believe in "political correctness" and the caller is a jerk. And, I laughed at calling Jewish women "sensitive" as definition. I think women are sensitive. I also l always say, "Don't (pick a) fight with a Jewish woman."
I didn't go to Sirius radio because I'd been disappointed when XM fired someone I bought XM to listen to. But, I listened to Lynn on WBAI and then on WABC.
In 1994, I sent her an ink and brush self-portrait and she said on the air that when she saw it, she first thought it was of her.
I'd write to her when she had the po box in the Village to disagree or to say "brava".
She was ... (I lack the words.)
I was, as I said, flummoxed when I'd heard she died. One of the first things I thought of was how she used to report on a famous person's death and say, deaths always come in three's. Then I heard that Monroe died.
Thanks.
Posted by: sanda | January 03, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Oh Lynn how I loved you when you were on WABC. I would listen each and every Saturday morning while I drank my coffee, did my weekly laundry and cleaning, and enjoyed my day off before heading out with weekend plans. I had the great fortune to meet you one time at the WABC talk radio 'fair' in Secaucus, NJ. After I shook your hand I told my friends at the time that I would not wash my hand for a week! LOL! I also hope that you are 'up there in heaven' broadcasting away!
Posted by: billcleary463@yahoo.com | January 03, 2012 at 04:06 PM
To Susan in Alabama: I read your post yesterday on the long memorial 300(+) thread. Here's something for you and anyone else who bought 'the book' as a result of Susan's call to Lynn's show...
--Laura =^)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR3K5uB-wMA
Posted by: Laura | January 03, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Lets hope Billy is interested in organizing us in some manner. I doubt raising money for the hosting fee would be a problem. Although there would be a number of hurdles. Like Lynn, many of you scour the internet for articles. With just a few dedicated friends serving as monitors along with the support of her audience, perhaps much of lynn's vision could survive.
Posted by: robert Surgent | January 03, 2012 at 05:26 PM
Loved Lynn AND Obama too, I simply toughed it out when she ranted about him. Like we all know she had a sharp brain and a smart mouth. She always made me think and laugh.
I just read of Lynn's passing last night in TIME magazine. [I could not afford Sirius anymore.]
A thought ....could Lynn have suffered depression because she was bullied by the listeners who could not abide her Obama rants? I feel this is why she lost her latest show. Did the depression and loss of income have any bearing on her death?
Could she be ranked among the suicide by bullies just as the gay and lesbian teens are?
Posted by: Richard Stanhope | January 04, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Being demoted by Sirius down to weekends certainly had an impact on her. But you can be sure that she drew much of her strengths through her strong convictions that were rallied by the petty on air bull. That said, she probably would still be here if she had five days on air to rouse her spirit.
Posted by: robert Surgent | January 04, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Thanks Laura, I loved the song. I think Lynn said of the book, it was the best she had ever read. I'll always think of her when I think of that book. Heck I think of her at least twenty times a day, I hope this gets better.
Posted by: Susan in Alabama | January 06, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Classic, Lynn knew just how to tell these politically correct people where to go!! Hysterical!. I love to listen to this when I think of Lynn...It makes my day!! Thanks RIP LYNN Miss You!
Posted by: Jay | January 16, 2012 at 04:33 PM
she did not die from a heart attack. She was murder..
Posted by: m.west | January 29, 2012 at 03:52 PM