Art Bell

Oct. 23, 1998 - Art Bell

01:38

Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Art's statement on sudden resignation

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Art Bell resigns from Coast to Coast AM and Dreamland, citing a private "grave family crisis" after months of unresolved issues, though he insists it’s no hoax or contract stunt—his deal stayed intact. Broadcasting from the "Kingdom of Nye," he credits Hilly Rose for keeping the live forum running during his absence. Bell vows to return October 28, framing his exit as a rare, necessary step rather than a calculated move, while warning against public speculation that could escalate tensions. His departure underscores how even media icons face personal pressures beyond professional control, leaving fans to question the true costs of his relentless broadcasting career. [Automatically generated summary]
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art bell ▲ ● ▼		Greetings to you again from the Kingdom of Nye.
	While all the difficulties that caused me to so unexpectedly and quickly leave the air have not been resolved yet, they remain as grave as any family would ever face.
	The situation has improved to some degree, and I pray it will continue to do that.
	I will not further exacerbate the crisis by making public what should remain private.
	In my position, I trust you do no less.
	Should the matter, however, become public despite my best efforts, I will have, believe me, a very great deal to say about it.
	To again state as categorically as I'm able, this was not any kind of hoax or stunt.
	It was not a contract ploy nor a negotiation tactic for more money.
	Money has never been a goal for me in doing this program, never.
	Not so much as one dot on an I or cross on a T has changed in my contract.
	This was and is a family crisis period.
	My network has been nothing but helpful and supportive, and there are too many people to thank individually, including all of you.
	Thank you.
	My sincere thanks to Hilly Rose for keeping the live forum going during all this, and I might add very short notice.
	So, I'm very happy to report I will return to Coast to Coast AM and Dreamland beginning Wednesday night, October 28th.

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art bell ▲ ● ▼

Greetings to you again from the Kingdom of Nye.

While all the difficulties that caused me to so unexpectedly and quickly leave the air have not been resolved yet, they remain as grave as any family would ever face.

The situation has improved to some degree, and I pray it will continue to do that.

I will not further exacerbate the crisis by making public what should remain private.

In my position, I trust you do no less.

Should the matter, however, become public despite my best efforts, I will have, believe me, a very great deal to say about it.

To again state as categorically as I'm able, this was not any kind of hoax or stunt.

It was not a contract ploy nor a negotiation tactic for more money.

Money has never been a goal for me in doing this program, never.

Not so much as one dot on an I or cross on a T has changed in my contract.

This was and is a family crisis period.

My network has been nothing but helpful and supportive, and there are too many people to thank individually, including all of you.

Thank you.

My sincere thanks to Hilly Rose for keeping the live forum going during all this, and I might add very short notice.

So, I'm very happy to report I will return to Coast to Coast AM and Dreamland beginning Wednesday night, October 28th.

Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Art's statement on sudden resignation

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