Now-former KVET deejay Sammy Allred in the studio, with Bob Cole in the background Credit: photo by Jana Birchum

Something we should have posted hours ago, but better late than never: Infamous radio curmudgeon Sammy Allred has been canned from his position at KVET, which he has held for 35 years. The Sammy & Bob Show is no more. I guess for now it’s just the “Bob Cole Show.” We’ll bring you details as we learn them.

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