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W6OBB ART BELL RETURNS IN RADIO SHAKEUP

Radio sensation Art Bell is planing to stage a dramatic return to the nation's airwaves reclaiming his overnight slot with an expected 400+ station lineup.

With legal dramas behind him [Bell sued a broadcaster for libel in a case that ended in settlement] and personal family concerns on the mend [his son was sexually assaulted by a school teacher that was carrying HIV], Bell inked a deal last week to return to the waves, according to sources.

"He's rested. He's ready," says a source close to Bell, who will once again broadcast to millions from his home in the Nevada desert.

Bell is expected to continue his trailblazing reporting -- 2001-style -- on science, earth changes and assorted religious themes.

Bell has drawn strong criticism for airing predictions of imminent massive earthquakes in South California and was at the forefront of the Y2K computer madness

Bell continues his relationship with syndicator PREMIERE -- with several key affiliate switches in play as this transmits.

Bell will jump stations in the nation's #2 market, Los Angeles [darting from KABC to KFI, which is owned by PREMIERE's mothership CLEAR CHANNEL]; and it was not clear if Bell will return to WABC in New York, the nation's top talk outlet.

One top ABC source cautions Bell's return to WABC is up in the air.

"He's quit twice, and come back three times. In two years?" the executive questioned late Thursday. "He could do a first hand testimonial on time travel." ______________________________________________________

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