Ankarlo returns to News/Talk 92-3 next week

by KTAR.com (September 9th, 2009 @ 8:39am)

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PHOENIX -- Talk show host Darrell Ankarlo returned to the air waves at News/Talk 92-3 KTAR on Wednesday to announce he has recovered from a severe brain injury and will soon return to his show "Ankarlo Mornings."

Ankarlo spoke by telephone with Bruce St. James, one of the fill-in hosts during his absence.

He said he will return Tuesday.

"A lot has passed by since I've been gone, but we plan to cover life when I get back," Ankarlo said Wednesday.

Ankarlo said he suffered "traumatic brain disorder" in a car wreck in Phoenix in April. He said it's the same injury that many soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered.

Ankarlo said he "literally went to hell and back" through five months of therapy "working with some of the best experts in the medical field to regain some of the abilities I took for granted every day."

"Ankarlo Mornings" airs from 9 a.m. until noon Mondays through Fridays.

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  Darrell!!!!

  Noelleinnh

  I'm SOOOO excited that you're coming back. I missed you so much. I've not even been listening. It's just not the same without you. Hugs ~~~ I'm so glad you're getting better. YAY!! ~Noelle

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  Darrell Ankarlo's return

  cathienelson

  Thrilled to have you back! You are the BEST!

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  Glad You're Better.... Now, GET BACK TO WORK!!

  Coach Steve

  Darrell, As soon as I heard the teaser promo last Tuesday about the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I was literally high-fiving myself while driving. So, so glad you've made a full recovery. That's the first and foremost part. I'm even happier that you're back where you belong in the air-chair. You have bee sorely missed sir. I must say Rob has done a remarkable job keeping things running smoothly in your absence - a feat that is difficult at best whenever there's a sub in the chair. He is to be commended for sure. That goes for the rest of the gang on your show. God bless! Steve Chandler, AZ

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  Welcome Back Darrell

  Just Justin

  I just wanted to send you a note to encourage you. As I was reading thru all the comments I couldn't help thinking how excited you must be that people are discussing and getting worked up over issues. I have heard you say that what you want from your listeners is to think, and think we are. I hope that by this time you have a thick skin to disregard any thing false or derogatory because your common sense vulnerability on the air is very refreshing! Welcome home, I (we) look forward to the many thoughts you have from your time off!

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  Ankarlo

  dbackfan62

  Welcome back!!! I have been waiting patiently for your return!!

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