The Dennis Miller Show (radio)

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The Dennis Miller Show
Genre Conservative talk, comedy
Running time3 hours
Country of origin Flag of the United States.svg United States
Language(s)English
Syndicates Westwood One (1976–2011)
Westwood One
Hosted by Dennis Miller
StarringDennis Miller, Christian Bladt, David S. Weiss
Announcer Larry Kenney
Recording studio Santa Barbara, California, Culver City, California
Original releaseMarch 26, 2007 
February 26, 2015
Opening themeoriginal
Ending theme You Get What You Give

The Dennis Miller Show was a conservative American comedy and talk radio show hosted by comedian Dennis Miller on Westwood One. The show ran from 2007 until 2015. [1]

Contents

Show airtime and format

The Dennis Miller Show aired at different times at various locations with Miller broadcasting out of his home in the Santa Barbara, California area and with the rest of the show being broadcast from Culver City, California.

Website

The radio show also featured a website with additional material for paid subscribers. The additional website material included a message board, merchandise, and video clips of Dennis answering viewers questions in segment called the "Bathrobe Sessions".

Music

The Dennis Miller Show used music as a significant part of the show. Each Wednesday featured music from a different artist or musical theme, billed as “Bumper Music Wednesday.” Many of the selections were of a classic rock format.

Frequent bumper music included the ending of "Eclipse" by Pink Floyd, a middle section of "Radar Love" by Golden Earring, and a piano section of "New Year's Day" by U2.

Notable sayings and characters

Notable political guests

Frequent guests

Program staff

Frequent substitute hosts

See also

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References

  1. "Dennis Miller signs off radio" . Retrieved 2016-08-12.