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Minihane, one of three co-hosts of the morning drive Dennis and Callahan program, last Wednesday while discussing the sideline reporter s awkward interview with Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright during the All-Star Game.
Minihane apologized for his comments in a statement posted on WEEI.com that night. But upon returning from vacation this Wednesday his first day on the air since the original comments he punctuated a verbal apology by suggesting that Andrews s success is based on looks rather than ability, saying if she weighed 15 pounds more she would be a waitress.
Entercom s announcement of Minihane s suspension came approximately two hours after a letter from Fox Sports president Eric Shanks to Field was obtained by Boston.com. In the letter, Shanks informed Field that all advertising would be pulled and no Fox Sports personalities would be permitted to be guests on WEEI.
The comments made by Mr. Minihane were boorish and sexist,Upbeat Raiders report to camp, wrote Shanks. Further, the apology: made by Mr. Minihane was juvenile and insincere. To make matters worse, the apology was posted under a banner (allegedly approved by your Boston VP and Market Manager, Phil Zachary) hailing The Triumphant Return of Kirk Minihane.
I had hoped by this time we might hear a sincere apology from WEEI, or perhaps someone from your office might have reached out to Fox (which through our film and television businesses is a significant advertiser on Entercom stations),Tech Q&A- App can help you ke, Shanks added. However, none of that has been forthcoming, and needless to say we are disappointed.
A Fox Sports spokesman said it is uncertain how much the network spends nationally in advertising on Entercom stations.
Minihane and Zachary declined to comment.
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