video stars killed the radio

By Todd Stadler · Tuesday, May 22, 2001 5:59pm

Listening to late-night radio can be a hoot. I guess those in charge of programming figure no one's really listening.

Last night I heard four public service announcements (PSAs) in a row as I pulled up in front of my house. They must have been trying to cram in a lot before the day ended, trying to fulfill some obligation to the public or something.

But weirder than that was hearing the phrase "great porn" on the radio. No, not from Howard Stern or stupid Adam Carolla and pals. I heard it in an ad for a porn store.

Which just blew my mind. Two guys were talking back and forth about where to find great porn, and the one guy was happy to report that he gets his at this one store. Can they really talk about that? I mean, at least the late night 1-900 numbers make offers of meeting exciting new people, even if they are skimpily dressed.

I'm not a total prude, but I'd be fine if they passed a law that allowed me to live without ever hearing the phrase "great porn" again on the radio.