MICKY DOLENZ'S TRIUMPHANT WCBS RETURN

Micky Dolenz and Steve Walter

After 100 days on the air with his own radio show, MICKY IN THE MORNING; a triumphant MICKY DOLENZ returned last night (Sunday) to the New York-airwaves on WCBS FM ... for his 101th show!. If you recall, CBS abruptly changed their format, to the then-reigning radio trend JACK, and abruptly let their entire air staff go, including Dolenz. Funny thing was, Dolenz and his air staff, had just concluded a live show at BB KING's in NY, celebrating their 100th show. Dolenz pr-man DAVID (PASHA) SALIDOR remembers it well: "It was a very early morning that day, as the show was on from 6AM-10AM ... but, it was a fantastic event with several celebs stopping by and announcing their congratulations, as well as Micky's performing band. At one point, I was standing by the entrance and I saw the then-head of CBS FM, Chad Brown, walking in, talking on his Blackberry, with a look on his face, that I honestly couldn't explain ... and, sort of concerned me. Three hours later, I was in my office when Micky called and told me ... I couldn't believe it. But, at least we hit 100 shows!The JACK-change was met with a resounding thud and last year, the station returned to its original format ... attracting back some of the same names, but not all. Dolenz had proved himself a commanding and entertaining radio voice and last night's event had all the earmarks of the his earlier radio success. I must say, Dolenz is terrific on the radio and someone should bring this Monkee-back to New York immediately!Also at CBS, was CUTTING ROOM impresario STEVE WALTER, with the club's SUSAN HATHAWAY, who announced on the air, that Dolenz would be performing there on Monday, March 3, as a benefit to Broadway cares Equity Fights AIDS. Dolenz and Walters also talked about DONOVAN who appeared Thursday at the club and was fantastic.This is Dolenz's first NYC-appearance in quite some time and something that team-Dolenz has been trying to put together for 2 years. Dolenz, who appeared Friday night at Mohegan Sun is thrilled to be back here. "I have a connection with NY that is real and very exciting ... and, I have participated in several Broadway Cares events, like 'Rockers On Broadway.' This will be a great night ... I can't wait!"TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP will be front-and-center for that one.

Photos By: James Edstrom