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Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
According to this article in Deadline Detroit, Detroit Fox 2 Anchor Huel Perkins plans to retire next year, and Monica Gayle may follow him out the door.
https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/28 ... may_follow
https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/28 ... may_follow
Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
I felt this was a possibility a while ago. I think some things are going on behind the scenes at Fox 2. I think Fox is looking to make some serious changes at WJBK to bring it back up to speed. I believe this happened with WAGA a few years ago. I think there’s about to be a H*** revolving door at Fox 2. Don’t be shocked if Fox Television Stations brings big name talent from other O&Os to replace them. The morning show also needs a H*** makeover.
I know that Rooj and/or Asher could replace them, but I think Fox is going to go another route. If anything, Rooj might do the Edge and Let it Rip!!
I know that Rooj and/or Asher could replace them, but I think Fox is going to go another route. If anything, Rooj might do the Edge and Let it Rip!!
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Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
His best moment was when he did a story on Darkie toothpaste going out of business about ten years ago. He shook his head in fake disgust.
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That was my first thought too. I lost all respect for him during a Let It Rip segment where he shouted down somebody who tried to compare the violence of last year's race riots to the January 6 Capitol riot.
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He clearly could not function as an unbiased mediator in those discussions, or many on Let It Rip.
Not sure Roop Raj would be any better. Maybe, with some coaching and some effort, but it's not going to come naturally.
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Harsh! I love Huel. Sad to see him go. Monica, too. She's hot for an old broad.
Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
Raj may be better.
I often can't make heads or tails about what's being said on Let Er Rip. Langton and Perkins just sit back and let everyone scream back and forth, and make no effort to actually moderate.
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Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
Courtesy: Detroit News
As Fox 2 News' Huel Perkins Nears Retirement, Monica Gayle 'thinking about it'
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/enter ... 023546001/
As Fox 2 News' Huel Perkins Nears Retirement, Monica Gayle 'thinking about it'
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/enter ... 023546001/
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Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
Huel is an icon. He's the best anchor in this town and will be sadly missed. Monica is good, but I believe Huel really cares about what he does. It shows in his work.
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Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
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Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
Huel is a respectable man. Monica is s respectable woman. While both need to retire, it’s difficult to say who should replace them. Fox 2 should give this some serious thought.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:15 pmHuel is an icon. He's the best anchor in this town and will be sadly missed. Monica is good, but I believe Huel really cares about what he does. It shows in his work.
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I grew up with Monica and Huel. They are among the best anchors 2 has ever had.
Fox 2 definitely needs to take plenty of time to choose replacements that are able to fill those shoes, Huel's especially.
Fox 2 definitely needs to take plenty of time to choose replacements that are able to fill those shoes, Huel's especially.
take this job and shove it
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I remember years ago when these two covered the demolition of Hudsons from the top of a nearby building. They got inundated with dust and could barely breathe. It was pretty funny. I half thought they would sue the station for endangering their health.
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"Internet is no more like radio than intravenous feeding is like fine dining."
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Re: Fox2's Huel Perkins to retire
I remember watching that live. Huel's delivery on some of those texts was pretty damn convincing!
I always lost my shit at "hell yeah." He straight up sounded like a pimp there.
take this job and shove it