Boston Globe: Radio station to audition Bernie

From this morning's Boston Globe: "Ex-Imus sidekick Bernard McGuirk, who first used the word "ho" in the exchange that started the public outcry that drove Don Imus off the air, will audition live in Boston next week to be Tom Finneran's talk show co host."  READ MORE

Bernie and Sharpton Debate!

From the Fox Newschannel Website:

HANNITY & COLMES EXCLUSIVE! Former Imus Producer Bernard McGuirk vs. Reverend Al Sharpton! Live, unscripted TONIGHT Sean and Alan bring you the debate you can't afford to miss!  9pm et.

Bernie talks on Fox News

Bernard to speak on FOX News Channel

The Associated Press is reporting that FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes will conduct a live exclusive interview with Bernard on Thursday, April 26th during Hannity & Colmes (9PM/ET).  READ PRESS RELEASE

Bernard McGuirk Fired, Too

Bernard McGuirk has been fired.  Imus' long-time producer was let go by CBS Radio and WFAN, according to the station's operations director, Mark Chernoff.

McGuirk had been suspended from the station but now officially has been removed altogether.

McGuirk had been the producer of the program since 1987.

Joining 66 WNBC-AM Radio in 1984, McGuirk was a desk assistant in the promotions department before joining “Imus in the Morning” in 1987. In addition to his position with WNBC-AM, McGuirk was also a desk assistant with NBC Nightly News from 1986-87.

As of this morning, MSNBC's website still brags that Bernard "is the voice and creator of such recurring characters as the famous Cardinal O’Connor, The Champ, and Maya Angelou."

Newsday reports the station did not use the term "fired," instead saying McGuirk "no longer is with the radio station."  READ MORE