Radio’s Michael Jackson Resigns From KABC-AM After 3 Decades

Michael Jackson, after nearly 32 years as a talk-radio host at KABC-AM (790), resigned Thursday from his weekend show.

Jackson, 63, who had had a daily presence on the station until July 1997, when he was reassigned because of low ratings against Rush Limbaugh on KFI-AM (640), said he has another job that will allow him to be on the air weekdays.

Jackson said he had received several job offers. “I have decided, but I cannot announce it. It’s not fair to the one that I accepted to say that.” He said he expects to make an announcement next week.

KABC Program Director Drew Hayes said, “We wish him well.” He said Jackson, whose weekend show aired from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., would be replaced immediately, but he did not yet know by whom.