This morning I heard Alan Cross' explanation as to why he suspended the Dean Blundell morning show on CFNY Edge 102 following a particularly rowdy appearance by Steve-O of Jackass fame on Friday morning.
According to Alan Cross, the suspension had nothing to do with the content from the show but with Dean Blundell's refusal to follow orders. Apparently, when it became apparent things were getting out of hand, Cross called the studio and ordered Blundell to cut off the guests' microphones and have security escort them out. Blundell continued with the show and that's why he's suspended. "Insubordination" is how Cross described it this morning.
In my entry of Saturday morning I expressed my concern that we were becoming a Puritan culture in much the same way our neighbours to the South are. Suddenly, everything seems to be offending someone. If it's true this suspension was a result of their failure to obey the boss, I can accept that. I was beginning to fear "The Edge" had as much edge as a bowl of Jello.
