Comments on: Saturday Radio Mornings in D.C. Mean You Can Come Home Again

By: James DeMarco

James DeMarco — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:52:12 +0000

I remember the “Greaseman” when he was on the air here in Rochester NY and was surprised that he only lasted 9 months. It seemed he was here longer, he was good though.

By: Clinton

Clinton — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:16:17 +0000

You don’t need to be north of 35 to have memories of Nino Grease Minelli; I was a bold-faced lad of a tender age when I started to listening to Grease. While my friends were still playing with their toys, I was dreaming of making runs south of the boarder, taking trips to West Virginia, and cutting zesty slices with the lunch lady. Perhaps it was my early expose to the Habbledega Handbook that made me so popular with the ladies.
Does anyone remember those kick-ass DC-101 TV spots featuring Grease in various costumes (police uniform, poncho with bandellaro, etc.)? I believe it was set to REO Speedwagon.
I never understood why the rest of the radio community gave him such a hard time; while Don and Mike were still doing their own wacky brand of morning zoo radio, Grease was blazing uncharted radio territory. There hasn’t been an act like his since.

By: Grease Manelli

Grease Manelli — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:23:21 +0000

Those who don’t “get” Grease have no appreciation for the deft use of the English vocabulary. He was the Urban Dictionary of his day. Way ahead of the curve in the deployment satire and skilled innuendo. Sgt. Fury was my favorite bit. Still can’t get those Asian chants out of my head..

By: Scott in Shaw

Scott in Shaw — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:51:46 +0000

To add another dissenting view — I happened across this guy two Saturdays in a row while driving out of town and turned it off after a few minutes both times. I didn’t know who it was until this post, so I guess thanks for giving me a name for who to avoid in the future. His voice/shtick is awful.

By: sidehillman

sidehillman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:17:59 +0000

I am surprised that you were still listening to Greaseball at the age of 15. It took the mentality of a 14 & under with an I Q of 70 & under to be entertained/ by an idiot. Trying to compare Imus, stern & all the other sleezeballs to Greaseball is like comparing the scumballs in sink traps to pond scum.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:23:14 +0000

DCSC,
Curiosity killed the cat.

By: DC Sports Chick

DC Sports Chick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:55:41 +0000

Bleh. Why did I look up “California potato chip?” I should have known better.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:58:26 +0000

“Upper decker” killed me when I first heard him talk about it back in the late ’80s. “California potato chip” was new to me and had to look it up. Oh my.

By: valleycapfan

valleycapfan — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:43:15 +0000

If you remember what a “California potato chip” is, then you probably can describe an “upper decker” as well.

By: Lepue_38

Lepue_38 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:59:07 +0000

I remember hearing Greaseman utter something about a “California potato chip”.