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.
IT’S TIME FOR SOME NEW TALENT.
THE SHOW IS BORING, IT’S THE SAME STUFF EVERYDAY.
IF YOU BRING SOME FRESH TALENT IN, YOU MAY GET SOME
NEW LISTENERS.
JAY IS PROBABLY SICK AND TIRED OF SYBIL EMBARRASSING HIM
ON THE SHOW. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SHE IS EDUCATED.SHE LIKES
TO MAKE HIM FEEL SMALL.
IT’S TIME FOR HER TO GO AND WORK WITH TAVIS.
One thing I know is that the show is not boring, as well as funny its informative and challenging it inspires me as well as other individuals to contribute to their (the show) core values “Party with a purpose” and as for “J” and Sybil that gag has been running since day one…….and believe me they know how to run a gag which this might as well be, so one thing for sure we will do one thing…………Stay tuned!!
I agree. They are informative, professional and hilarious unlike a few of the other radio stations. (I’m not going to mention names). I pray for them and the show.
Amen!
I agree! The show is VERY informative! Everyday, I look forward to “Another little known black history fact ..” and the scholarships for HBCU’s.
Wow, we should be supporting each other. There are enough of other people dissing we as a people without our help. I’m glad you can still get the TJM Show, because we don’t get any of the syndicated Black Radio shows in our area any more, because the racist town I live in, in the CNY area were cancelled in our area. Not because they weren’t popular, but for the simple fact that show like the TJM Show, The Michael Baisden show, and there was one other popular Black Radio show on, but they all got cancelled because they were keeping the black community informed about what was going on in the black community around the country, because the less informed we are, the more complacent we become, and not cause trouble like they feel the Black Lives Matter protesters are doing. So I stopped listening to the radio completely since they removed all the black radio stations from us receiving them in my area. But they forget that we are not stupid people, they forget, we can still hear the programs via the internet. A lot more black homes have computers and access to the internet than what the media is reporting, so they are not keeping us from being informed, like we were when the TJM show, and I think Michael Baisden show is how the black community learned about the Jena 6 boys from Jena, Louisiana. So don’t knock these black radio shows, because we may not appreciate the music, or their side kicks are permanent guests on the show, buts more important is that we stay informed. Be blessed.
Great observation…that was my consensus as well on these events
Salute to you sis ,well said
Agree
That makes no sense….you sound educated too.
LOL!
It’s always about money! But quitting on air is so unprofessional.
Agreed
He quit during an off air break
The show is far from boring! J Anthony is educated and funny, He can hold His own.
Writing in all capital letters suggest you are shouting. If you use all caps, widen the space between your words so they are legible.
That show is anything but boring! In my eyes, it’s the best show out there. Been listening to them for years!! Still a fan! They crack jokes, but no they don’t act just plain silly. And I’m glad that they don’t. They discuss real issues and professionally cover the news each morning. Tom, J, and Sybil make a great team. Can’t replace neither one of those three. If the team breaks up, I’m out.
Yes. I agree. She has a nasty habit of always trying to correct not only J. Anthony Brown, but Tom too at times. Yes, by now everyone who listens to this show knows she’s educated, and I’m all for people being educated, but it’s like she just takes it too far. Things sometimes said incorrectly that were meant to be funny, she just spoils it with her “correctness”. I stopped listening to the show because of her. She’s too fake for me and it really comes through every time she opens her mouth or starts with that fake laugh. Yes, maybe she needs to go be with Tavis or somebody that’s on her “level”.
Sometime its just time for a change. Sometime people think every thing is a joke. He may feel disrespected .
Or he might just be tired .
Mr . Jay Anthony Brown sometimes you need change . Just know your fans love you.
Jay was and is a great comedian. He rolls with the remarks that are said and does a hell of a job at it. If he leaves, he will be missed. We all know everything comes to an end. This may be Jays swan song. Hope they can work ths out. The cast has an amazing chemistry.
Actually J Anthony Brown is not that funny anyway on the show. Everytime a guest is talking he rudely cuts them off especially on serious subject matter. Let him go.
notice you didn’t want to put your name behind that statement..sounded like a hater send a coward to me…
You didn’t put your name either… Your name reads as “Anonymous” but I’m wondering if it’s “Pot” or “Kettle.”
Babies stop fighting and come in the kitchen and help me fix supper.
He’s a comedian. That’s what they do. He’s suppose to be on joke time. They pay him to be funny lady!
J is big reason why I don’t listen to the show as much any more. In addition to being rude to guest he do most of the laughing at his own non funny jokes.
J Anthony Brown is not that funny on the show anyway. He is truly annoying when a guest is speaking on serious subject matter and he is constantly cutting the guest off. He is flat out rude and drives me crazy.
It’s all in good fun if he’s not having fun anymore more then later because a comedian not having fun can not be funny.
Totally agree, Gary. He can’t be funny while thinking about the money. Wish you well where ever you land J.
I love Jay..he is actually the show. Keep Jay and let Sybil go.
You’re right. J is the show. Without him, it’s not funny at all.
Come back Jay. Come back.
Good for him.. the whole show needs to be revamped..
They show suck now Steve got to go.
Good for him the whole show needs to be revamped after awhile you get sick of the same voices especially the one in the middle
J player player play onnnnnn! you’ll be missed!!!
I’m surprised it took this long! Tom Joyner allowed his so called friend Kantor to talk him into selling his company. Tom did it and now the white boy Kantor has the top spot. Tom’s alleged retirement was orchestrated. I personally think Tom confided in Kantor during that last divorce, called himself hiding money so Donna wouldn’t wipe him out and the white boy screwed him royally with no Vaseline! And to now be going to an AM station is unbelievable.
Wish I could’ve heard it. Then again, I’m not a Tom Joyner fan. Good 4 u, J. Anthony Brown, for grabbing ur nuts & taking a stand!!!!!
Wish I could’ve heard it live. Then again, I’m not a fan of the show or of Tom Joyner. Way 2 go J. Anthony Brown for grabbing your manhood & taking a stand
He didn’t have to do it like that. But Marlin would bring more listeners.
I like Jay on the show. The other morning shows are buffoonery (not in a good way). I choose not to listen to them. If you do not like the TJMS then I suggest you not listen as well
He was s pain in the butt all of them….
He,was,not great. He was,very rude and messy. Bye!
Sad to say, he will not be hard to replace. Younger most likely, and more adventurous than cynical.
I guess he was listening to Steve Harvey and decided it was time to JUMP
I say, Pay the Man! They Give away a $1000 every Thursday to Mothers who are Struggling…Jay Anthony Brown prolly like Shidd where my $Money at! Lol.. I Quit Lol
I’m sad about Jay Anthony Brown leaving. I have always enjoyed TJMS for years even after retirement. Please get Jay back. If it’s money, give him more money. He deserves it.! Come on Tom! This is your true friend. Get him back!! Come back Jay! If Jay Anthony Brown is gone for good I’m gone too!
Tom Joyner morning show is tired anyway, my personal opinion (((shruggs)))
That is so typical of Tom and Sybil. They laugh at anything, like it’s the funniest thing they ever heard.
Wow I just heard the news about Jay Anthony Brown I do love the show but Jay does interrupt when Jackie reid has a informative topic and also I was unprofessional to do it on the air he should have finished out the day
J anthony thought he was gonna hit on the poweball
I enjoyed listening to J Anthony Broen and Tom Joyner together. It was very entertaining in the morning. Really started my day in a positive way! I am going to miss him if he decides to move on but that is life. You have to adjust to the new changes
I wonder who the anonymous people are…….hmmmmmm….I really like J Anthony Brown….
Jay is actually the BEST part of the whole show. Joyner is outdated but with his relationship with Jay, he remained fresh. Sybil is just the average news anchor. She does her job well but there’s nothing particularly stand out about her, or that anyone else couldn’t do, except when she and Jay cut up. Jay is the nucleus for that show. You can bring on other comedians but it’s the rapport that Jay has with Joyner and Sybil that made the show successful.
So true!!
Jay is truly the main reason I listened to the show! He was the one that pulled the show together! Especially when he start preparing to be absent and you can’t wait for him to return to hear his excuse upon returning!
Can’t take friendship for granted! Don’t know the whole story, but do what it takes to get him back and show him that the friendship is more then money egoes, or whatever!
The show is great when all three of them are there…. Love it
The show is like family, when you have a disagreement you call for a meeting, you make jokes about other people airing there bussiness on social media and yet you guys do the same thing. No one is perfect, Mr. Brown you have a valid point but you went about all wrong, everyone can be replaced and tomarrow is not promised. If its not broken don’t try to fix it. Mr. Brown, Mr. Joyner, Ms. Sybil you guys make the show, I hope you can resolve this issues and move on.
I think it’s a bit.I really don’t think J would be that unprofessional.
I love J on the show. Jay is very entertaining & yes FUNNY He and Tom roll very well together. Let’s do what’s need to bring him back. The show really needs JAY
I would like to submit my resume if the TJMS would like to feature a GOSPEL SONG addition to the show with a trademark inspirational word.I am a awardwinning announcer from the STL former PD FOR KATZ AM. Calvin King contact [email protected] IJS IJP (I’M JUST PRAYING) smile check out the inspiring word on YouTube video ” ,Calvin King Preaching with out a License”
Hmmm, could it be because they’re replacing TTJM 6 a.m. time slot with the Russ Parr show and relocating TTJM show to 1040 am radio? SLAP in the face much!?
Huggy not corny. Humorous most times, funny at his best. You not going to laugh at all your favorite comedian jokes.So back off the homie
J will be missed. Guess I have to catch him over on the Rickey Smiley Show
I just hope everything works out for all of them as friends, co-workers and getting payed! These brothers and sisters have entertained and informed our communities for a very long time and I for one, appreciate and salute all of their efforts! No hate here!
That’s sad, and sure hate to see Jay leave. I’ve heard those same voices over the radio on my way to work for so many years. Well I’m sure he has a valid reason for leaving. If you mess with a person’s money……ain’t a damn thang funny.
Jay Anthony is a very, very , very gay too. This may have something to do with it besides the pay.
Go sit down somewhere “Anonymous”.
He laugthed all the time.to even laught.at times.everything was funny to him.he needed to leave.even serious.stuff was funny to him.he made fun of david bowie.
Jay you will TRULY be MISSED!!!!
He wasn’t funny at all to me. He repeated or piggybacked off everything Tom said. I’m sure he will pop up somewhere doing his thing soon. Just needed a change I guess.
Soo not funny. I just hope this not one of their jokes.
I hope this is a false report.
Professionalism is always a must. I wish J Anthony the best but the show is TJMS ! ! !
I love J. don’t quit come back strong..
Is this another joke? Two years ago they made it seem that Tom fired him when he kept talking about the lady singing Amazing Grace on the subway (or train, or something). When everyone kept calling and texting Tom finally came forward and said it was a joke and that J. was on vacation.
If they need a replacement I’m available! The job pays how much?
I miss when they had Miss Dupre, Myra J, the Gay Guy and the radio soaps–all funny!
Stevo just pay mr brown and keep him happy nothing’s worst than a unhappy comedian. Yes the show can go on but do you really want go without him?