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Episode #12: Interview with Dan O'Day, of O'Bits and O'Liners fame. Plus a recording of John Records Landecker's first words on radio, back in 1963. And finally, air checks of Rick Dees and Jay Thomas back in the early 70's.
Radio - What Happened? - May 07, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutesThis week, we talk to Dan O'Day! Lots of dj's will remember O'Bits and O'Liners that he started back in the mid 70's in Radio & Records Magazine. His website is chock full of airchecks, sound bits, books and more -- all about radio, voice work, being a personality and more. Plus, we hear Jo...
Episode #12: Interview with Dan O'Day, of O'Bits and O'Liners fame. Plus a recording of John Records Landecker's first words on radio, back in 1963. And finally, air checks of Rick Dees and Jay Thomas back in the early 70's.
Radio - What Happened? - May 07, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutesThis week, we talk to Dan O'Day! Lots of dj's will remember O'Bits and O'Liners that he started back in the mid 70's in Radio & Records Magazine. His website is chock full of airchecks, sound bits, books and more -- all about radio, voice work, being a personality and more. Plus, we hear Jo...
Episode #11: Part 2 of our interview with the Great Bobby Ocean -- An air check from the first week of BOSS RADIO at KHJ in '65 -- and more talk about the Brinkley Act and how it's come back into the news.
Radio - What Happened? - April 29, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutesThis week, we finish our talk with Bobby Ocean, one of the great announcers of our time. We also have an air check of the first week of BOSS RADIO, at KHJ, Los Angeles in 1965. And we resume a conversation about the Brinkley Act, first enacted by the US Government back in 1934 -- and how it's b...
Episode #10 -- Conversation with Kris Abrams - Operations Manager for Cumulus/Albuquerque
Radio - What Happened? - April 22, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutesThis week we talk to Kris Abrams about how radio stations are changing the way they communicate to their audience during the CoVid pandemic. Hope you enjoy this conversation, and please share with anyone who might be interested. We continue to look for air checks of radio stations from any mar...
Episode #10 -- Conversation with Kris Abrams - Operations Manager for Cumulus/Albuquerque
Radio - What Happened? - April 22, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutesThis week we talk to Kris Abrams about how radio stations are changing the way they communicate to their audience during the CoVid pandemic. Hope you enjoy this conversation, and please share with anyone who might be interested. We continue to look for air checks of radio stations from any mar...
Episode #9 -- Our interview with the great Bobby Ocean -- and air checks from two stations he worked at, KFRC in San Franciso and KHJ in Los Angeles!
Radio - What Happened? - April 14, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutesThis week, we air Part 1 of our incredible interview with Bobby Ocean. He discusses his first jobs in radio (and why he was fired!), his introduction to"Boss Radio" as well as what he used to make sure he "hit the post". Enjoy Part 1 -- and please continue to share. People all over the countr...
Episode #8: Tribute to New York City -- Wolfman Jack, Howard Stern, Cousin Brucie and more!
Radio - What Happened? - April 10, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutesThis week, we pay tribute to the city hit hardest by CoVid-19, New York City. Airchecks of 5 of the greatest dj's of all time: Dan Ingram, Cousin Brucie, Don Imus, Wolfman Jack (yes he worked in New York City) and the incredible Howard Stern. And, as always....Gary Owens brings us our sponsor...
Episode #7: Stories of call letters, Sound from Mexico radio stations, and talk about the effect of the Coronavirus on the radio industry.
Radio - What Happened? - April 01, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutesThis week we travel south of the border to listen to some power house radio stations in Mexico, including some Wolfman Jack. Some were broadcasting with 250,000 watts! We also talk about the coronavirus effect on radio listening. Is it up or down? Enjoy!
Episode #6: Aircheck from WQXI in Atlanta, KNOW in Austin, and from our own Jim Christoferson in LA back in the 70's!
Radio - What Happened? - March 24, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutesThis week, we have three air checks for you. WQXI in Atlanta (did you know that WKRP was inspired by this radio station?!?), KNOW in Austin, Texas and a clip from LA back in the late 70's with our own Jim Christoferson. Enjoy, and thanks again for sharing.
Episode #5: Great Conversation with John Fletcher, a quick story about George Carlin and an air check from KLIF, Dallas!
Radio - What Happened? - March 16, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutesIn this episode we talk with John Fletcher, veteran radio broadcaster from Texas, whose father hired George Carlin to work the night shift -- but there's more to the story! Plus, another fabulous air check, this time from KLIF in Dallas, a station that at one time had over a 50 share of the mar...
Episode #4: Unbelievable ratings for a morning show, Gary Owen, and air check from WLS!
Radio - What Happened? - March 09, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutesOur first interview is with three guys who achieved unbelievable ratings for their Morning Show back in the '80's in Abilene, Texas. While other stations were fighting for 8's, 9's, 10's, etc -- these guys pulled a 44 Share in a market of about a dozen signals! Plus, our usual sponsor mentions...
Episode #3: Gary Owens, WCFL & Dick Biondi and more conversation with Jim & Terry
Radio - What Happened? - March 03, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutesThis week, we talk about call letters, the FCC (!) and heart some 1971 radio with Dick Biondi of WCFL.
Episode #2: Gary Owens, Chickenman and WRKO/Boston
Radio - What Happened? - February 24, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutesThis week, we have a little bit more from Gary Owens, and his time with the Armed Forces Radio Network. Plus, a listen to the beginning of a great comedy series from Dick Orkin, "Chickenman!" And, lastly, an air check of the great WRKO in Boston. Enjoy!
Episode #1: What Happened to Radio?
Radio - What Happened? - February 17, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutesWelcome to Episode #1 of "Radio: What Happened?" Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson discuss all the changes in radio over the past 60 years, including ownership, music formats, personalities, promotions, and more. We'll also highlight one radio station from the past each week with a air check ...
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