Originally posted Jan 13, 2016. Remember when J. Anthony Brown quit the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) on the air?
Sources have informed Radio Facts that comedian J Anthony Brown has exited his longstanding post with the Tom Joyner Morning show. Brown, according to sources is allegedly upset about the pay and another new syndicated host getting a larger salary from Reach Media….
Today J. Anthony Brown surprised Tom Joyner , Sybil Wilkes and the production staff of the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) with the following:
After the end of the first break, at 6:10am CT, the hour the following exchanged occurred –
ON AIR – 6:10 am
(Tom Joyner taking the show to break)
Tom Joyner : Ten, ten past the hour
OFF AIR
Tom Joyner : Player, you feel alright?
J. Anthony Brown: Huh?
Tom Joyner : You feel alright today?
J. Anthony Brown: No, I don’t feel good. Uh, in fact I’m quitting. I’m quitting today. (laughter from Tom and Sybil) You guys can have it, man. I’ve had enough of this, seriously. Bye
(more laughter from Tom and Sybil)
Sybil Wilkes: (chucking) Bye? What’s the matter?
Tom Joyner : I don’t know. Did he just cut the mic? Player?…Player?
Off air Tom asked if J. Anthony Brown was alright. J. responded the he was not and that he was “quitting.” Both Tom and Sybil responded with laughter followed by J. Anthony Brown saying he was serious and no further response.
After several tries to reconnect with Brown, Tom Joyner attempted to reach out to him in both a personal and professional way ending with all surprised that he had actually left the studio.
J. Anthony Brown is currently under contract with Reach Media Inc. and the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) . There is a plan to discuss today’s events with Brown.
Tomorrow on The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) the Party with a Purpose® continues with weekly co-host Sherri Shepherd, correspondent Don Lemon and guests Marlon Wayans, Affion Crocket, Charlie Murphy and Omari Hardwick; as well as TJMS co-host and daily regulars Sybil Wilkes, Huggy Lowdown and comedian Chris Paul.
Hear Audio of J Anthony Brown Quitting.
We will keep all updated as information is received.
I agree, I dont find the TJMS, exciting at all, I would listen to it in Houston, and to be honest, I hate it when they say it 10 past the hour, what hour, the jokes are not funny, and as educated as these folks are, they all sound like they dropped out of school in the second grade, I am so tired of these talk personalities with all this education, and even though TJ has his foundation, I just want a change and looking for some Radio folks with some substance, that’s my 2 cents worth!!
He one of the funniest mf i know! “G.O.A.T”
Just time for change.
They need to replace Huggy Lowdown!!!! His jokes are not funny anymore and hopefully his shows are better.
I love the show they are really making a difference in the world unlike those other shows that thrive on straight drama . Tom show is informative funny and educational . J is a comedien you can’t say nothing too hurt his feeling
I really would hate him leaving the show.I hope if this isn’t a gag Mr. J Anthony Brown remains on the show
J ditches and is late or doesn’t show with no call or text. That’s not right. Since they didn’t fire him for cause,he decided to quit in a bad way. Tom get a new side kick.
What go around come around :##### that how TOM let MARIA & MS. DUPREE GO
Well I will miss Jay Anthony Brown. His laugh alone had me cracking up.
Jay is one funny dude man……And a Great Fit for show! When he interrupts…its halarious to me and he how far to go with it. The three are an awesome team.
RADIO ONE………….WORK IT OUT!!!
I absolutely love the TJMS! I have been listening to this show since I was in college back in the 90s. This show is informative and funny. There is no other morning show out there like the TJMS. They help the community, teach our history, stand up for current issues that affect our community, and they make you laugh. They get my morning started!! I liked the chemistry so I hope that Tom, Sybil, and J are doing this shows for many more years.
Seriously though, heard somewhere that the head hunchos wanted Tom to leave so there may be more to the story than meets the immediate eye.
I love J Anthony Brown, he’s been a professional comedian for decades. I have missed his interaction with Myra J ever since she left, that’s when the show was truly funny. Yes, the show/foundation does excellent and valuable work, let’s wish them all well for future success!
Jay is pretty doggone funny. and now I guess he’s just dog gone.
Good reddens Jay Anthony Brown you are old a not funny haha
It’s a great show BUT maybe J is tired of not going along with the crowd (Sybil & Tom)
Maybe Jay has political differences and thinks like many Hillary needs to be in jail for Benghazi taking down Kadhfi and he likes Trump it’s hard to say. I’m sure that it’s not about money because Tom is extremely good to his close friends. It’s not April but this is also around the same time last year when Sybil was joked about leaving
One thing I have noticed is all three musketeers agreed more or less and it will be interesting to see how this turns out
Was this post leaked by Tavis Smiley? Smells like his work.
sad give the man a raise and lets get back to lol
J Anthony Brown Audio returning to the Tom Joyner Morning Show here > https://radiofacts.com/audio-anthony-browns-return-tom-joyner-show/
Steve is tired. He cannot possibly do all things well. I love Steve, but he has enough to do. Leave Tom Joyner in his spot, and figure out what’s wrong with Jay.
What was it that caused Tom J. to ask if J. Brown if he was all right?
The show is corny as hell. All that fake ass laughing .no matter what joke is said .they pretend to throwup laughing. Every thing isnt that damn funny at 6 in the mourning. Cmon now. Really ! Sybils laugh is most ignoring of all the fake laughing. I only listen for the info side of it. But instanly turnoff when that corny ass laughing starts
They like to make corny ass jokes about every one ,but why is it that they never joked about toms ugly ill built ass only got his x wife cause he got money. So they need to stop that playa shit .thats a trick in reality. Tell some jokes about that playas
Wow! I took a couple of months off and Wew! Hey guys, I’ve been listening to the TJMS for over a decade . I wasn’t aware until now, that there was/is a conflict between the team. I must confess during the past year I’ve been alternating between TJMS and Sirius thus reason for dismay. However, here’s my 2 cent, I like the diversity and camaraderie amongst the team. I hope that they can come to some sort of concession and keep the show going. Because the jokes, the news and commentaries are interesting and keeps us informed as well as entertained. So, KEEP UP the great work you guys and try to keep the family together. God bless…
I listen each morning on my way to work. Every job is about money so if, He’s gone let him go one man can’t derail this or any show.
In reality it is a job, people do get fed up and burned out, just like we do on our jobs and in regular life! Public figures that work and are under a microscope all of the time, we do not know the extent of of pressure they are under: for instance Jay just doesn’t go into the bathroom to defecate, and comes out and say ” look what came out Tom i just murdered another hit” I am sure we would all be astonished about the amount of work involved,and as for workplace atmosphere and camaraderie, there is no place of employment where everyone gets along no matter how small the number, all I am saying is that,he is only flesh and blood but yet a great guy; and co-host IN MY OPINION!
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Jay doesn’t know that somethings are not funny. But the show will continue without him. Much luck to him.
Shocked and sadden by J (Hot Sauce Brown’s), departure. Been on the road with work and to finally catch up with the gang and find out J is not there?. Was quite a surprise and judging by Tom and Sybil’s tone, you can clearly tell the chemistry has left the room. They are family and family’s fight, but make up. It’s time for unity and to push aside any animosity and work this out!, you will lose ratings if he leaves. As it has happened before, with the pay dispute. Leave you’re ego’s at the door and pull it together. We only get one go round at this life, it’s full of regrets and this is one of them.
Jonathan, you are so right! I thought it was just me about the chemistry.!!
I have been waiting for him to come back; I just thought he was ill. I love Jay; he is funny, irreverent and I love how he murdered the hits. The TJMS won’t be the same without him!!!
I love the Tom Joyner Show. I wake up to it and listen to it until it goes off everyday. All have a role on the show. Tom keeps the show moving, Sybil is the serious one keeps things factual and balanced, and and Jay the comedian, whose job is to be funny. All are very good at what they do. If any of the three elements are missing it’s like missing a piece of a puzzle. I pray that they work their issues out. I really love the Tom Joyner show and what it stands for in the black community especially when it comes to HBCUs.
The show’s not the same without Jay
I listen to them every morning on my way to work and I’m done after Christmas break. It’s not the same without Jay Anthony Brown. And Skip is NOT funny. He’s trying to be like Tom and is not entertaining at all. I’m going to miss you Jay Anthony Brown. Good bye TJMS show.
I love the show, it’s entertaining and funny, I was in shock when I learn of J Leaving the show, and yes J is funny, I love him, and will miss him dearly
I dont want to listen to the show without mr brown yall just pay the man pls
It’s not the same without Jay. Someone pay the man his worth and renegotiate his contract if necessary!
I love the show and really like the core co-host! The show is not the same without Jay Anthony Brown. I am really saddened and hope that they can work through those issues. We need to have some quality things persevere through time!!! It was both good entertainment and provided good information!
I think the show is not that funny now. J did keep it fun and I hope something can be done to get them back together……. GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Jay was cool. I liked the chemistry they had. It’s like they were best friends on the air. I hope they will work things out for him.
I live in Oregon and I listen thru the internet, but I do have to get up early, at least 3 hours. Lol.
Hmmm I was so glad when they came.an took that Steve Harvey of in the morning. But I love 94.5 …no jay not Sybil nor tom I loved the team…dam
Now I got bill an aresenio .dumb
Get some season and new talent. Love the show but the chose of music and the lack of laughter is lacking. Go back to the style of music that sounds good to your true mid age listener. The comedian you have as host are boring. Your show is going to have to find someone truly funny Sherry Sheppard is not funny. Still love your show but J was great with you & for the show. You have Big Shoes(J) to fill. Good luck
I will truly miss j Anthony he’s a very funny comedian and I feel that the three of them made the morning show . A radio show we need to have ALWAYS but does sybil want to be the comedian now even though they have one or two on everyday
Shared facts of importance that matter to people who look like us is the true meaning of the show. The rest is just entertainment. Stay on track, stay up and pass it on to the unimformed.