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Sal Licata details first firing from WFAN: Mike Francesa 'tried to save my job'

Summary by Awful Announcing
15 years before WFAN moved on from Sal Licata as a midday host, they fired him as Mike Francesa’s board operator after a behind-the-scenes incident. Like many on-air personalities in radio, Licata broke in as a producer. Prior to getting his shot on-air, Licata worked as a board-op for Mike and the Mad Dog, and continued in the role on Francesa’s show after Russo left for SiriusXM. But in 2010, Licata was abruptly fired. Details weren’t reported…
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Awful Announcing broke the news in on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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