A week after KKSF flipped from jazz to classic rock, there’s word of cut backs at classical station KDFC 102.1, a station owned by the Entercom chain out of Philadelphia. John Evans (pictured) is out after seven years in the afternoon drive-time slot, and 30 years in the market. Also gone is morning news woman Betsy O’Connor. Instead of hiring a new afternoon personality, morning man Hoyt Smith is now doing his show from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and midday host Dianne Nicolini is on from 1 to 7. Program Director Bill Lueth’s only comment to us was “KDFC is a special radio station in a special city.” No doubt the station’s fans hope it stays that way.
It was only a matter of time for Evans. He made so many errors of fact and pronunciation that his sacking was inevitable. Even when he played a piece or movement that differed from what he'd announced, he contended that he hadn't made a mistake!
John Evans was the best DJ at KDFC imo. They made a big mistake in letting him go. They just dont have as much of a presence without him, at least for me. He'll be missed.
Their format doesn’t have much talk so it’s probably not a big deal for a dj to have a long shift. I haven’t checked, but my guess is that the dj doesn’t talk live more than maybe three times an hour.
The young ladies are just fine.
–Pops
KDFC has lost its way in recent years, becoming more a “pops” station that apparently appeals to young women.