The Chris Lavoie Appreciation Thread

[Coolest Ranger]

I've never done one of these before in the entire time I been on. But Chris Lavoie, the Executive Producer of the Stephanie Miller Show is leaving in two weeks. Chris has been with Stephanie Miller since 1997. He's an awesome, smart, intelligent and caring guy. He's going to be the PR Manager for a casino in Palm Springs. I'm crying as I don't like change especially when I would see his cheery face. Would you all join me in wishing him well? I would say more but it's kind of emotional for me as I type this. I need a drink.

[Siwsan]

1. I LOVE Chris Lavoie

I can't even imagine Stephanie without Chris. But then I couldn't imagine Stephanie and Chris without Jim.

It goes without saying that I wish Chris the best.

Mama's gonna need some box wine reinforcements.

[mucifer]

3. Are they keeping the show on the air? What happened to Chris?

I turned on the show and Stephanie is crying what is going on?

[Siwsan]

5. He's leaving for another job

Poor Mama!

[JoePhilly]

2. Kick for Chris.

[Liberal In Texas]

4. I wish him well, and know he has to what's best for him.

But this is going to be terrible for the show. He's been the glue that holds everything together.

[GoCubsGo]

6. That was not a good way to start the day.

The show won't be the same without him.

[mucifer]

7. It's so sad that the right wing shows have so much money even with terrible ratings

and Stephanie Miller is scraping to get by and had her show cancelled in cities where the ratings were good to be replaced with shows where the ratings are awful. The rich and powerful control so much. It's just sad.

[StarlightGold]

8. I'm so sad.

I love Chris!

He and Stephanie verbally bounce off each other so well. I also love how he is with RW callers; he pins them down and makes them answer the question after they try to divert the subject.

Poor Mama...I want to hug her! I wonder who is going to be her on air partner now?

[Sedona]

9. I'll miss him for sure!

Good luck in PS Chris!!!!

You're the best!

[MH1212]

10. Ugh!!

I hope this isn't the proverbial writing on the wall. First she had to cut Jim and work out of her basement. Now, within just a couple of weeks, both Travis and Chris are leaving. I hope it's not one of those things where they're running out of money and Steph told them they might want to look for other jobs before the end.

[mountain grammy]

11. I will miss Chris and wish him well.

I hope the show continues. Can't imagine anyone but Chris, but if Mama's talking, I'm there.

[Worried senior]

12. I will miss him too.

He has some pretty good insight into what's going on in this country.

[Fla Dem]

13. Wow, First Travis, now Chris, Poor Mama. Will miss Chris. Hugs to both Chris & Mama. nt

[shenmue]

14. Wha?

Oh noes!

[Peregrine Took]

15. They have such perfect communication - I always think they are really in love with each other. n/t

[47of74]

16. Yep, gonna miss Chris

Thank you Chris for everything!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

17. Such a talented guy

Such a loss. But maybe he'll get to sleep in now.

[dawnie51]

18. I listen every day.....

I never miss SMS. Chris is so great, and I wish him well. Mama has had several losses lately. But she's a survivor. We'll miss you Chris! Sleep in!

[Basic LA]

19. Stephanie Will Prevail

Been listening to Steph loyally since Day One. Jim's departure was a much much bigger tragedy & she went on. Chris, I want to be generous, is no Jim Ward (no one is). And now Steph won't be contradicted, corrected, & cut down for three hours a day. I think it's a good thing for her.

[CapnSteve]

20. Godspeed Chris! You are awesome!

Steph: where do I send my resume?

[Raine1967]

21. I am going to miss him terribly. What an amazing producer and co-host!

… and to you, Coolest Ranger: Hang in there my friend

Raine

[Beaverhausen]

22. OH NO!!! Sadness!!!

I love Chris. Damn.

[saturnsring]

23. i remember a couple of weeks ago steph found chris' resume on her fax machine. they joked around

About him leaving but he said it wasnt about him leaving

[JackInGreen]

24. Oh wow

That's a damned shame, I love chris! Best of luck to him though, he deserves it.

[mbass100]

25. are you kidding

Have been listening to stephanie miller for years, she is talented, smart and funny. She has also had a lot of talented contributors over the years including jim ward. every time chris opens his mouth, i cringe. Who wants to listen to him when he is sitting next to one of the most talented and funny hosts on radio. Good luck in your new career Chris, i won't miss you one bit.

[Basic LA]

31. So I'm Not the Only One!

I didn't want to rain on the Chris Appreciation thread, but hoo boy how glad I am to see him go. He steps on every funny line & ruins the comedy timing of the show. Why she would have a snotty, supercilious killjoy as her co-host was a mystery to me. Good luck, Chris. Now go.

[ronnykmarshall]

39. How sweet of you

[ronnykmarshall]

38. Look up a joke "How Nice"

[tularetom]

26. Chris is the voice of sanity in what is otherwise a Clinton love fest

The show is still good but Stephanie Miller has changed from an objective observer to a cheerleader.

[oregonjen]

27. Thank you! At least I'm not the only one who thinks that.

I really enjoy listening to her, but she LOVES Clinton and brushes off Chris when he talks about Bernie. I will miss him.

[3catwoman3]

28. Oh, no, indeed.

Chris has one of the most delightful belly laughs when something really delights him, and that is only one of many things I will miss about him.

[dembeatle]

29. Good bye old friend

I'll miss you.

[KamaAina]

30. He's leaving Mom to be a flack for a casino?!

[JeaneRaye]

32. So long, Chris.

I've been watching Stephanie since you came to the show and I will miss you terribly. Wishing you well in your new adventure.

[Botany]

33. W/ Chris working @ the casino we can expect the following

Chris you are dead to me now.

[Freedom fried]

34. Best of luck to you, Chris!

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I have been watching since the early FSTV days. I was really worried when Jim left, and I wasn't sure if you could fill the void. You have definitely grown from a "radio producer" to a "radio personality", so I am really surprised you are leaving the business. As a producer you are obviously very talented and really held things together. I've always been amazed by your abilities to trigger those soundbites and do all the other technical stuff while staying engaged with the show.

It will be great to have Jim back full time, and the dynamic with Steph, Jim, and John M should be very interesting and different.

Looking forward to the new incarnation of the show very much!

Chris - I hope life in Palm Springs treats you well. Make sure you call in or visit the show once in a while!!

Welcome back Jim, and Welcome to John Melendez!

[GusBob]

35. Longtime listener, never time caller

Love, love, love, the show. Very entertaining, funny and upbeat!!!! (Looking at some of the replies on this thread....one can see why it is a preferred source of commentary and infotainment).

[Fla Dem]

36. Will miss Chris alot, great counter balance to Mama, but looking forward to John Melendez nt

[ronnykmarshall]

37. Gonna miss the Moose!

Chris is great and you can see the love Stephanie has for him.

[bagimin]

40. k&r

Good luck Chris! We'll miss you.

[nolabear]

41. End of an era.

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