Harris has history of radio run-ins

Heidi Harris isn't talking about her abrupt exit as the featured talk show host at KDWN-AM, 720.

But her history of parting shots suggests that could change.

She left the station two weeks ago amid rumblings of growing friction with management and low ratings.

Her only reaction has been Scripture postings on her Facebook page and on Twitter during the week of her departure. Station executives are declining comment.

Harris' quoting of Scripture runs counter to her controversial outbursts after leaving previous jobs.

When she moved to KDWN five years ago after a five-year pairing with Alan Stock at KXNT-AM, 840, she emailed me this zinger: "I was ready to do a solo show again, and I aim to have the radio show of record for Las Vegas. ... entertaining talk that won't insult your intelligence," adding in parentheses "(that'll be different...)."

According to KDWN's website, Stock, who joined the station in August, has assumed the bulk of Harris' former morning time slot.

Her putdown was a mild swat compared with the vitriol she unleashed at unnamed targets during a 2009 on-air rant about a show Harris said she left.

She referred to two people involved in that show as eunuchs and mentioned "a horrible producer," who she guessed was "pulled out from the Dumpster behind a gay bar."

Continuing, she implied one of the eunuchs and the producer were having an affair, and had kissing sound effects playing in the background.

One of the eunuchs, a married man, "has a hatred for me that ought to scare you if you are a female who's married to him," she said.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Longtime Las Vegas headliners Penn & Teller are among four inductees being honored Thursday at the ninth annual Nevada Entertainment Artist Hall of Fame at UNLV. Joining the comedy magicians in the Hall of Fame will be the late Peter Foy, who revolutionized stage flying, and local architect George Garlock. Also being honored: Edward D. Smith, with the Dean's Medal, and David Howryla, the College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year. The Hall of Fame award is called "The Sidney," after three-time Oscar-winning director and producer George Sidney, the first inductee. A cocktail reception is being held from 6-7 p.m. at the Student Union Ballroom, with dinner at 7:15. Tickets are $75. Information: 702-895-2787.

SIGHTINGS

Nicolas Cage, with his wife and son, ordering a sausage tower at the Hofbrauhaus during lunch on Sunday. They sampled beers and ordered a bottle of wine. During one of his visits a few years ago, he brought the house down when he played the alphorn. ... Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton, having dinner with his wife Saturday night at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Paris) after the Rangers' 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Cashman Field. ... Joey Fatone of NSync fame and current host of "The Price is Right Live" at Bally's, visiting the Mob Museum on Sunday. Fatone, who was with his wife, Kelly, also turned up at the KISS by Monster Mini Golf attraction with friends. ... At Marquee (Cosmopolitan) on Saturday: Retired pro hockey agitator Sean Avery and at another table, "Shameless" star Stephanie Fantauzzi.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Expiration dates are just a suggestion" -- From David Letterman's "Top Ten Things A New York City Chef Doesn't Want to Hear in His Kitchen."

Norm Clarke can be reached at 702-383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com. Follow Norm on Twitter @Norm_Clarke.