Other Talk Show Hosts

Mr. Nostalgia himself, Joe Franklin, watches the playback of a promo he did after taping his interview while clinging to his Rik Turner tube socks.

Photo Copyright © 1987 RTO, Inc.
Photo Credit: Mike Stanton

Rik Turner with Morton Downey Jr. Morton said that Rik reminded him of a "fat Geraldo Rivera". Rik admits that at the time he was at his heaviest weighing 210 lbs. We have to tell you that he was one of the most gracious guests we've ever had on the show.

Photo Copyright © 1989 RTO, Inc.
Photo Credit: Robert Taylor

Rik Turner with radio talk show host Lynn Samuels who, after recently being fired, said that she would come back on the show anytime. Now she hangs the phone up on us after becoming a big deal at WABC in New York City. See you in hell, Lynn!

Photo Copyright © 1990 RTO, Inc.
Photo Credit: Robert Taylor

Rik Turner with Uncle Floyd Vivino. Floyd is the reason that Rik decided to do his own cable show. So blame him!

Photo Copyright © 1989 RTO, Inc.
Photo Credit: Robert Taylor

Rik Turner with talk show host and pal Richard Bey. Richard once asked WWOR to interview Rik for the position of Segment Producer for his talk show. Rik thought that the interview went great, the station manager thought that Rik wasn't "perky" enough. They eventually hired Mary Richards!

Photo Copyright © 1993 RTO, Inc.
Photo Credit: Robert Taylor