ABRockNJock, lot of times they do have non compete clauses in their contracts. It is very possible being blown out like that if they did not get severance, the non complete is not enforceable.

Concerning Paul and Dean, both very solid media folk, their age and niched roles @ WGN, limits their opportunities. Men and worse with women. Think about it, how many female anchors and news people do you see in their 70s? 60s? Men, yes in the past. Kalber (The BIG Tuna!), Drury, Daly, Flynn, Kurtis. Women for a long time were the "eye candy" and were expected to be younger. Older Men on air were seasoned and experienced. Media is cruel.

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