Imus, Mike and the Mad Dog, and Doris from Rego Park: The Groundbreaking History of WFAN

A behind-the-scenes look at the most powerful voices on New York’s AM dial, this is the all-encompassing history of WFAN. Created in 1987, WFAN was the nation’s first 24-hour, all sports radio station and this work recounts how, a quarter-century later, it is the highest-rated station in New York and the home to many unforgettable radio personalities past or present, including Don Imus, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Mike Francesa, and Boomer Esiason. Seasoned journalist Tim Sullivan provides an account that soaks itself in the history, impact, egos, fans, and all the controversies of WFAN, making it an enthralling read for any sports fan. Front Cover; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Steve Somers; 1: New York, New York; 2: Imus in the Morning on The Fan; 3: Good Afternoon, Everybody! How Are You Today?; 4: The Battle of Midday; 5: The Schmoozer; 6: The Fans Get to The Fan; 7: Here's Mink with the 20/20; 8: Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets; 9: The Most Interesting Man In the World; 10: Mourning and Morning; 11: Chris Gets Sirius; 12: Just Mike and a Mic; 13: Graduation Day; 14: Let's Go to Rego Park and Talk to Doris; Afterword; Acknowledgments; Photo Gallery