Mike's On
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| Starring | Mike Francesa |
| Country of origin |  United States |
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| Running time | 5 hours, 30 minutes |
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| Network | WFAN (Radio, 2008-present) YES Network (Television, 2008-present) |
| Release | September 2, 2008 |
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Mike'd Up: Francesa on the Fan (began 2 September 2008) is an afternoon drive sports radio program based out of WFAN in New York City that features Mike Francesa. The show is simulcast on the YES Network.[1] The show is the successor of the first nationally known radio sports team in the history of sports talk radio, The Mike and the Mad Dog program that ran from 5 September 1989 until 15 August 2008 when Francesa's partner, Christopher Russo left to start his own solo show.[2]
Show format
The show's temporary name is "Mike'd Up", and subtitled, "Francesa on the FAN."[3] Francesa has a TV show with the same name, and WFAN had to secure permission from NBC to use the name "Mike'd Up".[3]
The exact format of the show has yet to be determined.[4] According to Francesa: [4]
"I'll never have another partner. It won't be a co-hosting situation. It will be my show. But I want to have personalities and develop personalities and have other opinions and other voices. I am not sure how long it will take me to develop that."
Francesa added that there was no rush, and the show could evolve over time.[4]
Regular Guests
- Jon Heyman - Baseball columnist for Sports Illustrated who provides weekly analysis on events occurring in Major League Baseball throughout the year. This includes perspective on trades, free agency and other activity during the off-season months.
- Joe Girardi - Manager of the New York Yankees answers questions from Francesa on the state of the team. Regular spot is Thursdays at 5:05 PM throughout the baseball season.
- Jerry Manuel - Manager of the New York Mets answers questions from Francesa on the state of the team. Regular spot is Wednesdays at 5:05 PM throughout the baseball season.
- Troy Aikman - Commentator for Fox Sports and former NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys appears regularly on Fridays throughout the NFL season giving his perspective on the NFC games that week.
- Phil Simms - Commentator for CBS Sports and former NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback for the New York Giants appears regularly on Fridays throughout the NFL season giving his perspective on the AFC games that week.[5]
- Antonio Pierce - Middle Linebacker for the New York Football Giants will provide analysis from a player's perspective on the performance of the team and its focus for upcoming games on a weekly basis.
Jingle
The show's opening is nearly the same as the opening jingle of the Mike and the Mad Dog program. Besides for changing the lyrics of one line, the only significant difference is the removed references to Chris Russo. Over the first few programs, Francesa has already criticized the people who made the jingle for not working hard enough on a new jingle.[6]
References
- ^ Best, Neil (2008-09-05). "MSG trying to get Francesa's YES show". The Daily News. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ Mushnick, Phil (2008-08-14). "Good or bad, Mike & Dog Make History". Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- ^ a b Best, Neil (2008-09-02). "WFAN goes from 'Mike and the Mad Dog' to 'Mike'd Up'". Newsday. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ a b c Best, Neil (2008-08-17). "WFAN's Francesa going solo, but is seeking help". Newsday. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ 3 September 2008, Mike Francesa, WFAN - Francesa listed the regular guests that have been contracted to appear on the show
- ^ Raissman, Bob (2008-09-02). "Without old Dog, time for new tricks from Francesa". Retrieved 2008-09-05.