Why was George Noory important to late-night talk radio?
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Robert Parker
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He took over *Coast to Coast AM* from Art Bell and kept the ratings strong through sheer consistency and a smoother, less eccentric style. Noory understood that late-night talk radio relies on a loyal, sleep-deprived audience that wants a predictable host who won't scare them away or go on long breaks.
Scott Fisher
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I have my old Sony clock radio tuned to him every night, and his importance was making the paranormal feel like a comfortable, almost neighborly conversation instead of a spooky production. He kept that late-night slot a safe, familiar harbor for millions of us who like weird topics but need a calm voice to drift off to.
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