WELCOME TO JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO

December 31, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #915

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

TV ARTIST DRAWS LAST PICTURE Kenneth William Hansen long time artist for The Dallas Times Herald/KRLD TV CBS CH4 (now KDFW) Dallas, TX passes away on December 31, 2010. Ken, a graduate of Forest Avenue High School, joins the Army Air Corps when America enters WWII. He serves in England and Northern Ireland where he uses his skills as a draftsman to help modify combat service aircraft. Ken returns to Dallas after the war ends. He holds various jobs as a draftsman and a graphic artist. He works with geologist Everett DeGolyer and Braniff Airways. In 1954, Ken joins The Dallas Times Herald/KRLD TV operation. Ken's courtroom drawings of the Jack Ruby trial bring the events to America's TV screens on the CBS News network and Times Herald newspaper pages. Hansen's drawings and recorded recollections of JFK's assassination fill a portion of the collection of the Sixth Floor Museum. Over the decades, Kenneth draws pictures of many of the important trials of the day for CBS News and The Dallas Times Herald. He also aids KRLD TV with broadcasts of his beloved Dallas Cowboys. In 1991, Ken retires after 37 years. He begins to volunteer in church and school projects. Ken's parents are Nels [a Norwegian immigrant] and Minnie [daughter of a long-time Texas family]. Kenneth's survivors include his wife Marilyn; children Erik, Tom and Francie; their wives Jean, Jennifer and Mary; grandchildren Jackson, Shriver and Cate; sisters Helen Masucci and Barbara Miller; sisters-in-law Gladys, Betty and Lula as well as many nephews, nieces and beloved friends.

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WELCOME BACK RIVERS After his six month non-compete with CBS Radio Classic Rock KZOK FM (102.5) Seattle, WA expires; market vet Bob Rivers returns to the Elliott Bay's morning airwaves. On April 1, 2011 Clear Channel KJR FM [ex KIXI FM] (Oldies 95.7) places Bob in its morning showcase. Rivers vacates the seaport city's KZOK FM building in September, 2010 at the end of his 10 year lease. By the way, the name Skid Row gets its beginnings in the Seattle area after timber that skids down the hill to Henry Yesler's sawmill names a street Skid Road.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS broadcast its first color TV series? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Neil Ross [Los Angeles, CA voice actor, KKUA-690, KCBQ-1170, KYA-1260, KMPC-710] is one year older on Friday, December 31st. •MAX KELLERMAN Veteran sports host hitches a ride on Sports KSPN-710 in The City of Angels. •THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER audience poll indicates that 67% say that American Idol’s best days are behind it. •MIKE FEZZEY longtime President/GM of Citadel News/Talk WJR-760 Detroit, MI steps down after 30 years to become President of a SE Michigan financial institution. Matt Hanlon President of Citadel/Midwest is his replacement.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WFBC TV (now WYFF) NBC CH4 Greenville-Spartanburg, SC begins broadcasting on December 31st. •1960 MARTY ROE Diamond Rio lead singer [CMA Vocal Group Award 4 times] born on December 28th in Lebanon, OH. •1971 KAID TV PBS CH4 Boise, ID begins on December 31st. •1985 RICK NELSON Pop singer-TV star in The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet dies on December 31st in a plane crash near DeKalb, TX. •1997 MARV LEVY Buffalo Bills coach retires on December 31st. •2005 BUCK OWENS in final concert at Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA on December 31st is joined by Dwight Yoakam and actor Vince Vaughn.

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DREAMA MANKINS (Hickory, NC) Dr. Bruce retired?? Ha! He will never be fully retired! I feel like I almost raised that guy from a pup. While I cannot take any credit for his successful career, I did correct all his typos for him, long time ago. It has to be said, though, that after a long and illustrious career in broadcasting, the thing for which he will forever be known is that HE IS THE MAN who put Slinger, Wisconsin on the map! My best wishes to you, Bruce! Dreama Mankins Hickory, NC

DERRILL HOLLY [E] (Washington, DC/Arlington, VA) Subject: Bruce Nelson's Retirement. Thanks for writing about the retirement of Bruce Nelson. The good Doctor has always been a great friend and a wonderful competitor. Whether somebody was a morning show host, a part-timer, a receptionist or the driver of the promotion van, if you were in broadcasting and in Houston for decades, Bruce treated you like a lifelong friend. His kind doesn’t show up in many jobsites these days and we are all poorer for it. Pass on my well wishes and smiles from inside the Capital Beltway. Derrill E. Holly Arlington, VA

CHUCK CASHMERE (San Diego-San Marcos, CA) Subject: Welcome Back! Even thou I have not contributed much the past few months it's good to see you back on the Web, Jim. I hope you and Lacy had a fine holiday and Merry Christmas. I want to wish Dr. Bruce the best in his retirement. I'm personally looking for something to do which will allow me to get out and perform. Hosting music venues is fun but not a lot of $$. Happy New Year to you and Lacy, and to all the guys Around JRRR. I'll be doing a wee bit on Cougar Town. I think the bit airs next week. Don't blink you'll miss me.

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DR. BRUCE NELSON [Retired 12/31/2010 GM/AM Drive DJ KFTX FM 97.5] (Corpus Christi, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#914) December 29, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, I think I left KENR (1070) about 1979 and spent 12 and a half years at KNUZ (1230). I was a little shy of 20 years in Houston when I left for station ownership in Michigan. The oil slump was a disaster Joe Ladd and I pretty much lost the station we had put on in Midland/Odessa because of loans we owed and could not pay when the price of oil affected our advertising revenue. I was the end of a dream we had worked hard on and we were lucky we had radio jobs to keep us going. I finally left Houston because nobody would hire me from KNUZ because I was "Too Old" and required more $$ then they want to pay. Life can be a mean SOB but we gotta keep plugging. DrB

ANDY WALDROP (Houston, TX) Jim, Just got back into town after being in Garden City/Holcomb, Kansas for several days and noticed the recent "back issues" of JRRR in my "Inbox". How did you fix the problem? Sorry my suggestions didn't "do the trick". Well...at least you're back in business!!! I left here Tuesday morning at 9:00, drove all day and arrived in Garden City, Kansas at 8:34 that evening. That was a 774 mile trip that day. I wanna say a little over 1800, plus or minus. My average speed was 67.233 MPH and my gas mileage was just a hair over 31 MPG. I left there at 10:30 Saturday morning, took my time coming back, spent the night in Denton and arrived in Liberty (TX) about 15 minutes before the beginning of my program (KSHN FM 99.9) Sunday evening. Andy

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T.J. CALLAHAN-KILT FM [Donna Croft] (Houston, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#913) December 27, 2010 [Monday] computers have a mind of their own sometimes :) happy days jim!

TRIVIA ANSWER: On June 27, 1951 CBS broadcasts its first color TV series, Ivan T. Sanderson's The World is Yours! Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 PM.

EVELYN PATE-ALLEN (Kemp-Tool, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#913) December 27, 2010 [Monday] I saw the (helicopter pilot Mason Dunn KWTV TV CH9 Oklahoma City, OK) report on the calf. I felt so sorry for the poor thing. In fact a few tears were shed. Wish I knew how to let the pilot know much I appreciated the story.

IMMANUAL KANT (April 22, 1724-February 12, 1804) We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 29, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #914

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS Willie Nelson opens his Classic going home song with the line: Turn out the lights... On Friday, December 31, 2010 legendary Texas radio broadcaster Dr. Bruce Nelson finishes it out with the party's over because he officially retires from radio after 52 years on the air. For 20 years, Dr. Bruce programs Country KENR-1070 in Houston, TX while he also spins records on his PM Drive DJ show. He later moves it on over to Country KNUZ-1230 in the Bayou City to perform the same duties. But the highlight of his long radio career begins in 1995 when he accepts the duo positions of GM and AM Drive DJ on KFTX FM (97.5) in Corpus Christi, TX. To many of us in radio one year at one radio station can be a hallmark but Dr. Bruce remains at KFTX FM long enough to retire after 15 years at the same radio station. During his long radio career he receives many honors. In 1999, he joins the Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Fame. In March 2004, Dr. Bruce inducts into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. In 2010 here in Houston, I witness Dr. Bruce receive a valued piece of paper from the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times cites him twice with the Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award. The list goes on and on. Tom Dobson, President of Quality Broadcasting/KFTX Radio, announces the new line up. Cyndi Rowden who begins in the KFTX FM Sales Department in 1995 and serves as KFTX Sales Manager moves on up to the General Manager spot. Long time PM Drive DJ and Program Director Chuck Abel becomes the new morning show host on KFTX FM. JRRR wishes our long time buddy Dr. Bruce Nelson all of the happiness and joy that retirement brings to him.

BUBBA IS SIRIUSLY DONE Bubba the Love Sponge's syndicated morning show fades out on SiriusXM’s Howard 101 channel in 2011. In a series of tweets on Friday, December 31, 2010 Bubba the Love Sponge announces that he turns down a final offer from Sirius but that he will add another radio show on RadioIO.com. Bubba already has several affiliates that include Cox WHPT FM (The Bone 102.5) Tampa, FL; WFYV FM (Rock 104.5) Jacksonville, FL; WHTQ FM (96.5) Orlando, FL and WZLR FM (The Eagle 95.3) Dayton, OH; WYBB FM (98 Rock) Charleston, SC and WRXK FM (K-Rock 96.1) Fort Myers, FL. Mel Karmazin, SiriusXM CEO, indicates that he doesn't like his satellite broadcasters to also have shows on terrestrial radio.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does the popular George Burns & Gracie Allen Show premier on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•INSIDE RADIO reports that radio revenue rises 10% in November 2010 over 2009. •WSDD FM Clear Channel Hot AC (The Sound 100.3) St. Louis-Bridgeton, MO flips to Adult Hits Gen X Radio. •CITADEL admits a mistake when it flips Alternative KENZ FM [former KQPD FM] (The End 101.9) Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT over to Gen X Hits (101.9 Utah) so it reflips back to The End. Jimmy Chunga rejoins the morning show. •HERMAN CAIN Cox Radio News-Talk WSB-750/WSB FM (95.5) night host Atlanta, GA considers a run as a possible 2012 Republican presidential candidate.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 STEVE LAWRENCE & EYDIE GORME Pop singers wed in Las Vegas, NV on December 29th. •1969 MERLE HAGGARD's live album Okie from Muskogee releases on Capitol records on December 29th. •1972 LIFE magazine publication comes to an end on December 29th. •1983 GEORGE JONES I Am What I Am is the first Platinum album of his career on December 29th. •1996 WILLIAM BROWN British TV executive dies at 67 on December 29th. •2001 ALAN JACKSON's single Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) begins the 1st of 5 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Country survey on December 29th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Happy New Year-My wish for You! For my animal loving friends!!! Happy New Year Jim and Lacy.

TOM LODGE [Radio Caroline] (Santa Cruz, CA) Subject: The Ship. Hi Jim, My new book is doing well. Check this out: www.shipthatrocked.com/radiocaroline.html Can you put this on your site? All the best, Tom Lodge (www.radiocaroline.co.uk)

TOM [CAT] REEDER (Washington, D.C./Reston-Centreville, VA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#911) December 22, 2010 [Wednesday] Hi Jim & Lacy. Just wanted to wish ya'll a Happy New Year...and my 'ol friend Bob Grant & Barb. Also, have you heard from Bruce Nelson lately? He and I worked together at WDON [now Spanish WACA-1540] (Wheaton, MD) Washington, D.C. many years ago. I really miss hearing from my 'ol DJ friends. Please give a shout out to the 'ol Tom 'Cat' at tomcatreeder@netzero.net. Thanks, Tom 'Cat' Reeder.

DR. BRUCE NELSON [Retired 12/31/2010 [F] GM/AM Drive DJ KFTX FM 97.5] (Corpus Christi, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#913) December 27, 2010 [Monday] Joe Ford is one of the great ones!!! I e-mailed the "Tom Cat" and I heard back...thanks again for the address!!! Have a GREAT new year! DrB

DON SUNDEEN (Dallas, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#913) December 27, 2010 [Monday] Jim would you please pass on my email address to the great Joe Ford?

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: Capris. Jim: Just learned that Nick Santamaria (Nick Santo), lead singer of The Capris passed away December 30, 2010 at age 69. He had retired from singing in 2007 due to health issues. The Capris originated in Queens, NY in 1957 & named themselves after the Isle of Capri in Italy. They recorded "There's A Moon Out Tonight," first released in 1958. But the song was discovered & released again in 1961 becoming a doo-wop standard. Others followed. Bob & Sonny Lee

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EVELYN PATE-ALLEN (Kemp-Tool, TX) Subject: calf rescue. I saw the report on TV yesterday. Jim Rose had it in his web column this morning. Jim worked with my brother Sam Pate at KLIF and KBOX many years ago. I know him from our high school web. He sent me your e-mail address. I want you to let Mason Dunn know how much I enjoyed his report. I know of several that was upholding Mr. Dunn in prayer. Would you please give him Jim's address? Jim Rose Remembers Radio News letter. It is e-mailed out several times a week. Anyone in the news media would find it very interesting. (http://news.jimroseremembersradio.com) Evelyn Allen

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: December 18th. Jim, You may have this already, but if you don't: A Happy Birthday Salute to Major Edwin Howard Armstrong. A brilliant inventor & great patriot who left this world too soon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Howard_Armstrong David Faulkner

JOAN PATE-DAY (Cedar Creek Lake, TX) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

TRIVIA ANSWER: On October 12, 1950 The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show premieres on CBS TV. It runs through September 22, 1958.

T.J. CALLAHAN-KILT FM [Donna Croft] (Houston, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#913) December 27, 2010 [Monday] Happy New Year Jim! Only good things in 2011. Teej

EILEEN PACE FITZSIMMONS (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Subscribe to JRRR. Eileen Pace

JAY WEAVER (D/FW-Hurst, TX) Subject: Your Computer. I am very happy to see you "back on the air" with your computer. You are probably like me, anytime mine goes down, I go into a panic mode. I know how to use and abuse it, but I don't know a thing about fixing a problem. Happy (New) Year! Hope it's a good one for you! Jay

DAN RATHER (1931-p) To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 27, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #913

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

BIG ISLAND PRODUCER BIDS FAREWELL Police and emergency personnel find Aron Abrams, writer-producer of TV shows that include King of the Hill, dead in a hotel room on Christmas Day. The 50 year-old Abrams was found unconscious at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii hotel on the Big Island at 7:45 am on December 25, 2010 after police and emergency personnel are summoned to the scene. Abrams' writing credits involve two episodes of King of the Hill. He is consulting producer in 2009. From 2005-06, Aron is a writer and co-executive producer on Everybody Hates Chris. Aron Abrams' other credits include Grounded for Life and 3rd Rock From the Sun.

TV STATION RESCUES CALF A helicopter pilot for an Oklahoma City TV station rescues a calf that is stranded on an icy farm pond in northwest Oklahoma. On Monday morning, December 27, 2010 a rancher near Watonga puts in a call to KWTV TV CH9 after his calf gets stuck in the middle of an ice-covered farm tank. This is not the normal type of item to cross the news desk at KWTV TV but station helicopter Pilot Mason Dunn flies to the scene. He hovers over the lagoon and uses the wind from the rotor blades of his helicopter to push the calf toward the shoreline. Voila! The calf regains its footing on land. This is not a first for Dunn. It is the second time that he rescues a stranded animal. Three years ago he helps push a stranded deer to safety from the ice-covered Lake Thunderbird. JRRR sends up three cheers for KWTV TV helicopter Pilot Mason Dunn for going far and above his normal call of duty.

RADIO TALK HOST HEADS TO DC Taking a hint from Jimmy Stewart's 1939 film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Crawford Broadcasting Talk KLZ-560 (The Source) Denver, CO morning host Jim Pfaff heads to America's Capital City as chief of staff for Congressman-elect Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). Pfaff is well-known to Conservatives for his stand on anti-abortion. Another newly-elected congressman, Allen West (R-FL), also plans to hire a Conservative radio Talk host as his chief of staff but he does a turn around when her on-the-air statements about illegal immigration sprouts fire.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does the popular Garry Moore Show first premier on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•WHDR FM Cox Media (93 Rock) Miami, FL flees Rock radio over to its Soft AC Continuous Soft & Easy Favorites Easy 93.1 format at midnight on December 26, 2010. This leaves Miami Rockless. •WBZZ FM Townsquare Media AC (Buzz 105.7) Albany, NY drops Santa 105.7 in early November 2010. 1057Crush.com, 1057CrushFM.com and Crush1057.com are registered by WBZZ FM in December. •KWJZ FM Sandusky Smooth Jazz (98.9) Seattle, WA one of the last remaining major-market Smooth Jazz radio stations flips to Modern Music Click 98.9 which toes the line between Modern Rock, AAA and Hot AC.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1952 DAVID KNOPFLER singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist/co-founder of British Rock band Dire Straits born on December 27th. •1962 RICOCHET's (ACM top vocal group 1996 and 1998) drummer Jeff Bryant is born on December 27th in Pecos, TX. •1974 DEAR ABBY show ends its run on CBS radio on December 27th after 11 years. •1984 RICKY VAN SHELTON moves to Nashville, TN on December 27th when his girlfriend, Bettye, gets a new job. •1991 CAROL BURNETT SHOW last airs on CBS TV on December 27th. •2009 CLAY WALKER and wife Jessica have a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Walker, on December 27th.

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TOM 'CAT' REEDER (Washington, D.C./Reston-Centreville, VA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#911) December 22, 2010 [Wednesday] Hi Jim & Lacy...Just wanted to wish ya'll a Happy New Year. Please send me your mailing address and I'll send you the Wynn Stewart & Bob Grant pictures. Thanks, Tom 'Cat' Reeder

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:25 PM Subject: Our pal, Tommy. Jim: RE, your ref to Tommy Overstreet, Issue #912, 12/24. I had the pleasure of bringing Tommy Overstreet & his great band on stage at American Legion Park, Culpeper, VA at height of his recording career. I told him then that his band was the only one I've ever seen or heard to completely duplicate on stage the actual sound of the hit records. (The only pop artist I ever saw do this was the late Laura Brannigan.) Promo man Marvin Myrtle in Staunton, VA had told me previously that Tommy was now in Oregon, so I am pleased to see your mention. I would like to hear from him anytime. Meanwhile, may you & Lacy have a Happy & memorable New Year! BOB

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: More bad news. Hi, I just saw that Dr. Billy Taylor passed away. I remember him from being the Music for David Frost. I have him backing Gerry Mulligan on an LP, Jeru. I am glad to see that you got your newsletter back up. However; if you took a break for the Holidays I think we would understand. You prove the difference between a sprinter and a long distance runner. I hope you do well in the New Year. My mother got a virus on her computer Christmas Day, Spy Guard. But she had it taken care of today and her computer is back up. I am trying to locate a song I liked to hear done by Jesse Lopez about California Girls but don't know the title. I always liked the tune but could never make out the correct words so just added mine when I heard it on the radio. I think he is the little brother of Trini Lopez. 73, Charles George

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#912) December 24, 2010 [Friday] Jim...an the Fred Foy passing mention in JRRR #911..."We also hear his distinctive voice on The Green Hornet and Sgt. Preston of the Yukon radio series." The announcer who voiced Ralston Purina commercials and all 'announcing duties' for Sgt. Preston of the Yukon was, in actuality, recently retired Lloyd Moss, mainstay PM Drive air personality on NYC's classical WQXR-FM for a span of 50+ years. I had called Lloyd to congratulate him on his retirement and to thank him for featuring the 'Donna Diana Overture’ earlier on his show. This classical masterwork (a 3-act comic opera) by Emil von Reznicek, was the dramatic theme music for Sgt. Preston of the Yukon, the very favorite late-40s/early-50s radio thriller of an 8 year-old future DJ in Tyler, Texas. When I mentioned this bit of useless personal trivia to Lloyd, he told me with a chuckle, "Yep, that was a good radio show, I was the announcer for the good Sergeant and his great Husky, Yukon King." Astounded by the Lotto-like odds of the occasion, I said, "You did the Ralston Purina commercials?" "Sure did, and all the in-show announcer lines." Wow! Lloyd Moss had been my favorite on-air classical radio host for years, and now, he was more famous than ever to that, um, somewhat more seasoned 8 year-old. Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 inductee, Texas Radio Hall of Fame; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 Ad/PR exec.; freelance writer/voice talent

JOE FORD (Houston-Shenandoah, TX) Subject: Happy Holidays! Yo Jim, Just got back in town and turned on the computer. Read about your foul-up with your server and I see it's all resolved and JRRR is back on track. I hope you and Lacy had a superb Christmas and I wish you the very best for 2011. Keep the good vibes coming. Warm regards, Joe (http://joefordvoiceworks.com)

DAVE TUCKER (Ft. Worth, TX) Subject: Holidays. Jim, I want to wish you a Happy New Year. The best to you in all things. Dave Tucker

TRIVIA ANSWER: On June 26, 1950 The Garry Moore Show premieres on CBS TV and runs through December 27, 1951. Garry revives his show with a debut on September 30, 1958 and airs until January 8, 1967. The Garry Moore Show wins an Emmy as Outstanding Program Achievement in the field of Variety for the 1961-62 season.

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: They win the war from inside. Good article and that's exactly how France fell with Bastille Day and that's how the Nazis took over in Germany. As long as we are Obamified, we are in danger. Have a Merry Christmas. I'm glad you had a good time at the awards dinner. I couldn't get Bruce to drive over and my wife had a fit when I said I would drive. So I stayed home. Gary D. (www.garydnews.com)

JILLY COOPER (February 21, 1937-p) The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness and kindness, can be trained to do most things.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 24, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #912

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

TV ANCHOR RETIRES Longtime WPRI TV Eyewitness News CH12 Providence, RI news anchor Karen Adams plans to retire after 35 years in broadcasting with nearly 22 annuls at WPRI TV. The 55 year-old Adams arrives on WPRI TV in 1989. As she places a For Sale sign in front of her home in Lincoln she sighs the timing is right. Karen relates that Broadcasting can be a cold business. She says that she sees what happens when people overstay their welcomes: Contracts are not renewed or employees are exiled to lesser jobs and dead-end shifts. Jay Howell, CH12 GM, notes that is not about to happen to Adams. He says that WPRI TV does everything in its power to persuade her to remain but her mind is made up: There’s no question we would have loved for Karen to stay. She’s done an amazing job for us. Adams recently marries retired businessman Ed Mauro Jr. She says: There are still trips to be taken, golf courses to play. And the station is doing well in the ratings, particularly at 11 pm. Why not walk away when things are going well?

THEY'RE TAKING PAUL SIMON'S KODACHROME AWAY In his 1973 tune, Kodachrome, songsmith Paul Simon repeats the line, Mama don't take my Kodachrome away. The song gets is name from Kodak's beloved 35mm Kodachrome film. Kodak introduces Kodachrome color film processing 75 years ago. But these days everything is digital. Kodachrome color film processing has its final run in Kansas on Thursday, December 30, 2010 where its last operating machine will be sold for scrap. A George Eastman House museum curator declares: It's a pop culture icon. On a personal basis, I love my Polaroid Time Zero camera but the factory ceases the manufacture of its film in 2009. The Rolling Stones 1974 album It's Only Rock 'n' Roll has a cut called Time waits for no one. For some of us, we feel our end time draws near. At its peak, there are 25 labs that process Kodachrome film. On Friday, December 31, 2010 there will be no more Kodachrome color film.

FORMER POLITICO GOES RADIO Former US Representative for 10 years and 2008 U.S. Presidential candidate, Tom Tancredo (R-CO), who is a Tea Party favorite recently makes a gubernatorial bid in Colorado but fails. Democrat John Hickenlooper wins, Tancredo is 2nd and Republican Dan Maes is a distant 3rd. The Tom Tancredo Show launches on Monday, January 3, 2010 at 10:00 pm on Citadel News/Talk KVOR-740 Colorado Springs, CO. Mike Knar, Citadel Market Manager says: Tom made a lot of noise in the gubernatorial race in Colorado. He has a lot to say about matters of the state and his show fits like a glove with our award winning line up on KVOR.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When is Charles Schultz's first animated TV special? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Andy Waldrop [KILT-610, KIKK FM] and Janet Yancey [Arch Yancey's wife] celebrate their birthdays on Sunday, December 26, 2010. •WMVX FM Clear Channel Hot AC (Mix 106.5) Cleveland, OH flips to a new Soft Rock format on Monday, January 3, 2011. •KROD-600 sports-talk (Newsradio AM 600) El Paso, TX goes all sports as ESPN Radio on January 18, 2011. •WHDR FM [ex WTMI FM] Cox Radio Active Rock (93.1) Miami, FL concludes its all-Christmas anthology with a flip to Soft AC Easy 93.1. WHDR FM continues its Dance trip on HD2.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 I LOVE LUCY Christmas TV show airs on December 24th but it never goes into syndication. •1966 JACK GREENE's There Goes My Everything begins a 7-week stand at #1 on Billboard's Country singles survey on December 24th. •1970 WALT DISNEY's animated movie The AristoCats releases on December 24th. •1988 KEITH WHITLEY's When You Say Nothing At All clings onto #1 on Billboard's Country map on December 24th. •1995 GEOFFREY PINNINGTON British newspaper editor/journalist dies on December 24th at 76. •2006 SUGARLAND's single Want To holds onto #1 on Billboard's Country graph on December 23rd.

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LILLIES OHLSSON (Sala, Sweden) Merry Christmas from Lillies and Kerstin & Raisa! (www.leeswing88.se/)

FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Jim, Merry Christmas, God is Good, all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOE MARTELLE (Mesa, CO) Thank you for sharing your prayer. God Bless & Merry Christmas. Joe

TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Merry Christmas from Tom, Arlene, Bunny, Little Mamma Girl, Boo Boo, Peety and Streaker, and Miss Twiggy the Canada Goose.

TOMMY OVERSTREET (Portland, OR) Have a Merry Christmas Jim. Thank you for thinking of me. Your Pal, T.O.

JONATHAN FRICKE (Nashville, TN) Thanks Jim. Have a Blessed Christmas... and an awesome 2011! Jonathan

JUDY NELON (Nashville, TN) Merry Christmas! Looking forward to another successful year! Judy Nelon & Aaron Crisler [The Judy Nelon Group] (www.AllisonSpeer.com) (www.ErnieHaase.com) (www.Gaither.com) (www.GMAHallOfFame.org) (www.GospelMusicUpdate.com) (www.TheNelons.com)

C.C. MCCARTNEY (Nashville-Hendersonville, TN) Thanks pal, and have a very Merry Christmas!

SAM LEE [Walter] (Beverly Hills, CA) Jim: Remember: Jesus is the reason for the season. Some fireside cheer for you and Lacy [The Zeitgeist Corporation] (www.ZeitgeistCorp.org)

ROBERT REYES [Bobby] (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Christmas greetings. Hey there Jim, I hope you and Lacy have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and all the best for upcoming 2011! ...keep up the great work you do for your newsletter!! ...it’s really neat especially to see former KONO-TV and radio news man Tom Ellis up in the Northeast area, chime in with his thoughts! ...take care Jim and we always anticipate the interesting news you convey to your many readers! ...all the best! Bobby Reyes

ROBERT B. MCENTIRE (Houston, TX) Thanks, Jim, never hurts to have the Saint Theresa on one's side.

LARRY SCOTT (Dallas-Terrell, TX) Jim.....Merry Christmas to you and Lacy. Larry

JAY WEAVER (D/FW-Hurst, TX) Thank you, Jim! Have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a GREAT 2011!! Jay Weaver

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Season's Greetings! Greetings Jim & Lacy! Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. May the Joy & Peace of the Holiday Season be yours in abundance! David Faulkner

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: WHAT! F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Access! Jim, Merry Christmas from the F.C.C. Was not the F.C.C. created to regulate Telegraph and Bell Telephones in 1934? Also was not the F.C.C. created because so many radio stations were claiming the same radio frequencies? (www.kzqx.com)

JAY PENNINGTON (San Antonio-Boerne, TX) Merry Christmas Jim!!!!! :) Jay (www.penningtontechnicalarts.com/KEXL)

JOHN PICKERING [Vicky] (Houston, TX) Merry Christmas! Vicky and John (www.buddyhollyandthepicks.com) / (www.myspace.com/thepicksbuddyholly)

TRIVIA ANSWER: On December 9, 1965 Charles Schultz's first animated TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, debuts on CBS. It becomes an annual TV Classic on CBS.

JOHN BUTLER (Dallas, TX) MERRY CHRISTMAS to you Jim and Lacy. Best wishes for the years ahead. Thanks for all the broadcasting news and memories. John W. Butler

CHUMBE SALINAS (Benavides, TX) Merry Christmas to you and Lacy, too! May you have a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, blessed new year! cs

BILLY THORMAN (Ft. Worth, TX) Merry Christmas, Jim.

TAYLOR CALDWELL (September 7, 1900-August 30, 1985) This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.

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December 22, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #911

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

HI YO SILVER AWAY! Fred Foy whom we remember best for his opening line of The Lone Ranger radio and TV show dies at 89 on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in Woburn, MA of natural causes. A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-yo Silver is what draws our attention to the Lone Ranger and Tonto as they capture the bad guys who always seem to wear black hats. The Detroit, MI native's radio career begins in 1940 on WMBC-1170. He later moves over to WXYZ-1270. During WWII Fred serves in the 14th Special Service Company. He is the American voice on the all-British Allied Forces Radio in Egypt. After the big war, he returns to WXYZ. In 1948 Foy becomes the announcer and narrator of The Lone Ranger on WXYZ-1270's, which he performs until 1954. When Brace Beemer develops laryngitis Fred steps into the role of The Lone Ranger. In 1955, Foy brings back his famous opening narration line for The Lone Ranger TV series, Return with us now... We also hear his distinctive voice on The Green Hornet and Sgt. Preston of the Yukon radio series. In 1960 he lands on ABC as a network announcer and on-camera commercial spokesman for programs such as The Dick Cavett Show for five years, The Les Crane Show and the Daytime Emmy Awards. He narrates documentaries like Voices in the Headlines, specials that include Great Britain's wartime leader Winston Churchill, Presidents Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy plus the Series Theater 5. In the mid-1980s Foy exits ABC. In March 2000, Fred inducts into the Radio Hall of Fame. In August 2004, he receives the Motion Picture and Television Fund Golden Boot Award. Fred Foy survivors include his wife of 63 years, Frances B. Foy; two daughters, including Nancy who is VP of feature casting at 20th Century Fox; son, Fritz who is SVP of digital publishing at Macmillan and three grandchildren.

POPULAR ALAMO CITY TV ANCHOR MOVES ON Leila Walsh, a prominent reporter on WOAI TV NBC CH4 in San Antonio, TX decides to vacate the wonderful world of TV news. Walsh Twitter's her proclamation on Monday, December 27, 2010: The end of 2010 marks the end of my time at WOAI. I’ve accepted a job as a senior writer for the Houston ISD. Thanks SA for 5 great years! The San Antonio Express-News writes that this move allows her to be closer to her boyfriend Wes Sewell who is a photojournalist at KTRK TV ABC CH13 in the Bayou City. In 2005, Leila joins WOAI TV after a seven year stint in Syracuse, NY as a general assignment reporter on WSYR TV ABC CH9. She posts on her Facebook page: I am very grateful for the past five years in San Antonio. My life is filled with lessons and inspiration from the people I met here. I will carry that with me on this next journey and for years to come.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does the soap opera The Guiding Light have its premier on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•THE RADIO PERFORMANCE ROYALTY ACT dies in Congress. •ARBITRON's RADAR 107 National Radio Listening Report's 12+ radio weekly listener 2009 poll is 3.3 million which is up 239.8 million. The biggest gain is in 18-34 year olds. •KEVIN VARGAS exits his PD spot at Cox Radio Active Rock WHDR FM [ex WTMI FM] (93.1) Miami, FL to move on up as the new PD of Cox Classic Alternative KHPT FM (The Zone 106.9) Houston-Conroe, TX. •NEIL ROGERS legendary South Florida talk host passes away at 68 from congestive heart failure at the Vitas Hospice in Florida Medical Center in Broward County.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 KWRB TV (now KFNE) ABC CH10 in Lander-Riverton, WY begins on December 22nd. •1960 CHUCK MEAD guitarist with Country group BR549 born on December 22nd in Nevada, MO. •1971 KUAC TV PBS CH9 in Fairbanks/College, AK begins broadcasting on December 22nd. •1984 THE JUDDS single Why Not Me maps out at #1 on Billboard's Country survey on December 22nd. •1990 IRAQ announces it will never give up Kuwait on December 22nd. •2003 DAVE DUDLEY former DJ/truck-driving Country singer (Six Days on the Road #2 for 2 weeks-1963) dies at 75 of a heart attack on December 22nd at his home in WI.

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BARBARA ORBISON (Nashville, TN) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#910) December 20, 2010 [Monday] Hi Jim, We have the greatest pic of Xmas Roy on www.royorbison.com. Please add to your Facebook and send out for Xmas HUGS.

JIM TRAVIS [Jo] (Hot Springs, AR) Subject: Long Tall. After you left KBUC, HB brought in a little person called The Long Tall Texan. He was a blast to be around, I think his name was John. Can you ask the troops if anyone remembers him and if so, what's he doing? At one time he was dating a six foot tall redhead. I think somebody put him up to it. (www.JimWWTravis.com)

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Visit the new "History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX" at www.knus99.com and follow the link at the top of the page. Special thanks to everyone who contributed stories, photos and other information, and especially to H. V. "Sandy" Shepard II (son of original station owner Harwell V. Shepard) and former employee Mike Ehrle for their invaluable assistance in making this project as complete and accurate as possible. Best to all, Mike Shannon; Webmaster, The History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Hey Jim and Lacy. I went to KDNT (1440) after KXOL (1360). I was tired of starving in a big city and decided to starve in a smaller town... Then I got the job in Texarkana for BIG MONEY. From there, I moved up...but I didn't make a "living" until I became an enjunear. Jeff Cunningham, DC

HANK WILLIAMS [Henry] (Austin, TX) Jim, Mel (Pennington) was the radio G.M. (KHFI) but I didn't see much of him. He stayed very busy in his position of Sports Director and Sports anchor for channel 42 TV. Terrific guy. It was so sad when he passed. I grew up in Austin so I often listened to Mike Lucas on KNOW. And later Ed Brandon. Mike has a freelance voiceover business. I used to see him at various T.A.B functions. He and his wife are good folks. Early in his career Ed Brandon spent some time in Texarkana working as DJ at KTFS. He was on the radio in Austin, and then the career path took him into TV weather (KTRK TV CH13). I never really met him, but certainly respected his work. - Henry

GENTLEMAN JIM CARTER (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#910) December 20, 2010 [Monday] Howdy Jimbo...Merry Christmas ol' buddy! And may you and Lacy have a healthy new year! Does anyone know what became of Chuck White, Lon Chaney and Monte Williams? Gentleman Jim Carter/SATX

CHUCK WHITE Program Director of Top 40 KTEM-1400 Waco-Temple, TX hires me away from Country KVET-1300 Austin in 1973 to do AM Drive. Last that we hear is that Chuck is PD of a radio station in Texarkana on the TX side of the border.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Seasons Greetings to Jim & Lacy from BOB & BARB in West Texas.

TRIVIA ANSWER: On June 30, 1952 The Guiding Light premieres on CBS TV. It becomes the longest running daytime drama.

JIM BELL (Lufkin, TX) [KUHF FM 88.7 Morning Edition anchor since 1997] Subject: Moderates, Politics and Advertising. Jim, My thanks to John Hale for joining me in my appeal for reason, sanity and compromise in politics. Politics is the art of the possible, and all things are possible when people on opposite sides of an issue are willing to compromise. You give a little and take a little, and everybody gets a little of what they want. Unfortunately, our politics -- left and right -- are ruled by people who believe in getting "all or nothing." Ronald Reagan said politics is the second oldest profession and it strongly resembles the oldest. Actually, I've always thought advertising was the second oldest profession. The oldest profession would never have succeeded without good advertising. Jim Bell

EDWARD LANGLEY (1928-1995) What this country needs is more unemployed politicians.

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December 20, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #910

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

THE PINK PANTHER SOFTLY LEAVES US Blake Edwards is born in Tulsa, OK on July 26, 1922. His family moves to Los Angeles when he is just 3. He finishes school at Beverly Hills High. Publicist Gene Schwam reports that Blake dies at 88 from complications of pneumonia late Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. In his honor, TCM plays five of his movies back-to-back on Monday night, December 27th beginning with his 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. His series of Peter Sellers Pink Panther films which begins in 1964 induces laughter in our time of need. Edwards' film Operation Petticoat (1959) brings us smiles. But deep sadness looms with Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick in Days of Wine and Roses (1962). Blake once reveals to a reporter: I would not be able to get through life had I not been able to view its painfulness in a comedic way. So when I put life up there on the screen, quite often it resembles things that happen to me or at least comic metaphors for those things. His musical Darling Lili stars his wife Julie Andrews. She receives a nomination for Best Actress, Musical or Comedy. Darling Lili wins for Best Original Song. Movies are not his only forte. He creates the radio series Richard Diamond, Private Detective with actor Dick Powell. Mancini's Jazzy score brings mystic to his successful TV series Peter Gunn. Blake's 14 year marriage to his first wife Patricia produces daughter Jennifer and son Geoffrey. In 1969, Blake marries Julie Andrews. They adopt two Vietnamese orphans Amy Leigh and Joanna Lynn. Julie and his children are at his bedside as he breathes his last breath.

LARRY IS KING FOR A DAY On Thursday night, December 16, 2010 more than 2.2 million viewers tune in to watch Larry King’s final show on CNN. To some pollsters that may not be a huge number but that figure tops his previous night's total by more than 100%. Larry even beats the perennial 9 pm cable TV news leader Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity with his 2.1 million. But Hannity does beat King with the target demo of 25-54 year olds (543,000 vs. 530,000).

YAHOO LAYS OFF HUNDREDS OF YAHOOS Google plans to add more than 2,000 to its 23,000-person staff. But Yahoo says on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 that it plans to cut 600 workers. This is the latest in a series of layoffs as it continues to struggle in today's online world. At the end of the third quarter, Yahoo has 14,100 full-time employees. It offers severance packages and outplacement services to reduce its staff. Since the beginning of 2008, Yahoo endures at least four major rounds of layoffs that total nearly 4,000 positions. Yahoo also eliminates its dating and job-listing divisions. Lately, Yahoo attempts to recast itself as a media and communications outfit. CEO Carol Bartz who joins Yahoo in January 2009, reveals during a 3rd quarter investor conference call: Yahoo is a company with tremendous potential. We have a lot of work to do in the months ahead, but we are clearly making progress.

TRIVIA QUESTION: How does Columbia Records come to be? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Little Jimmy Dickens Country Music Hall of Fame Grand Ole Opry’s oldest living member turns 90 on Sunday, December 19th. •CUMULUS MEDIA offers $2.1 billion cash and stock on November 29, 2010 to buy Citadel Broadcasting at $31.00 per share. But on December 6th Citadel says No! On December 16th, Cumulus reissues the offer but Citadel again refuses. R2 Investments, a large Citadel shareholder, says reconsider! •GEORGE CLOONEY succeeds Robert Downey Jr. as co-star with Sandra Bullock in the new Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures 3D sci-fi space station thriller Gravity directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Downey exits due to scheduling problems. Angelina Jolie backs out of the movie, too. Production begins in late April or early May 2011.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1952 KHQ TV NBC CH6 in Spokane, WA begins broadcasting on December 20th. •1968 BRAD WARREN 2001 Academy of Country Music nominee (The Warren Brothers) born on December 21st in Tampa, FL. •1975 JOE WALSH Rock singer/songwriter/guitarist joins The Eagles on December 20th. •1982 DON LAW legendary CBS record producer (Big Bad John; Ring of Fire; For the Good Times) dies in La Marque, TX on December 20th. •1998 ADELAIDE HAWLEY CUMMING TVs original Betty Crocker dies on December 20th at 93. •2003 GARY ALLAN's video Songs about Rain debuts on CMT on December 20th.

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FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#908) December 15, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, I'll try to think of some KDNT (1440) stories, they are not very good or interesting. Old Man Shepard was a wild man, yelled a lot. Gotta go record some news now, take care. I heard back from John Bass, thanks for the "hook up". fh

MIKE BRAUN (Fort Worth, TX) Subject: Obit: Bill Moore, retired KWTX radio engineer. Jim, Longtime KWTX radio engineer, Bill Moore, passed away last Friday (Dec. 10) in Waco. A graveside service was held Dec. 15. Bill kept KWTX-AM (1230) and KWTX-FM (97.5) operating smoothly for years. I knew Bill when I was a board operator/DJ on T-X AM and FM, 1975-1979. Here's a link to his obit and several nice tributes from former co-workers: www.legacy.com/obituaries/wacotrib/obituary.aspx?n=william-madison-moore&pid=147096548. Mike Braun, Fort Worth

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. It's a great slice of history in photographs and remembrances for anyone who lives or lived in Denton, or went to college there. You can also read about some of today's media notables who passed through the doors of KDNT during their careers: Pat Boone, Willie Nelson, Bill Moyers, Bill Mack, Bill Mercer, Ted Davis, and The Weather Channel's Nick Walker, and successful southwest radio/TV broadcasters such as Michael Rey, George Dunham, Josh "Rowdy Yates" Holstead, Doug Adams, Alan Crone, Roger Emrich, Mark Followill, George Gimarc, Lee Woodward, Jack Bishop, Doyle King, Michael Main, Colonel Mason, "Shootin'" Newton, Scott Reese and many, many others. Mike Shannon; Webmaster, The History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX (www.knus99.com)

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: KDNT. Greetings Jim & Lacy! All the great stories/memories of KDNT. I never worked there, but one of my favorite shows: Jukebox Saturday Night hosted by George Gimarc & Andy Waldrop was on KDNT FM 106.1. Mike's tribute to KDNT is great! Find it at: www.knus99.com. Colonel Mason (Issue 909) mentioned Gary Jack Vance. If you receive contact info for Gary Jack, I would like to send him a note. The (Christmas) Holidays are rapidly approaching. May they be filled with peace & joy for you & yours. David Faulkner

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Train Songs. Hi, Today I went to North Park and saw the train layouts there put up by the Ronald McDonald House. It is well worth the $6 fee. Now I am wondering about songs that deal with trains and the order they should be played if doing a special on the radio. I thought of Night Train, Midnight Special, Freight Train, Bound For Glory. I have a couple of train sets but don't run them due to lack of space. Wonder who else enjoys Trains that reads and contributes to your column. Charles George

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1938, CBS Radio enters the recording industry when it purchases the American Record Corporation. ARC morphs into the Columbia Recording Corporation. Columbia Records quickly becomes an industry powerhouse.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#907) December 13, 2010 [Monday] Jim, You do get an interesting mix of political philosophies reading the newsletter. I was interested to see in Jim Bell another moderate like myself. We’ve been demonized for allegedly not taking a position to the far right, or far left. I’m not that concerned what someone thinks of my politics and I don’t discuss ‘em much, because that’s the pathway to an argument. I just think both parties are capable of coming up with good and bad legislation and I like to be able to make my own choices, rather than to have them made by Rush or Keith Olbermann. I do still wish there was a "Door number three" for when I disagree with both parties, which I do frequently these days. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

RONALD REAGAN (February 6, 1911-June 5, 2004) Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.

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December 17, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #909

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

HOUSTON TV STATIONS REJECT FAT AD The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has a campaign against McDonald's fast food. The group vows that cheeseburgers cause heart disease and death. They put together a 30-second spot with the title Consequences that shows a doctor and a weeping woman who stand over a corpse that has a cheeseburger in its hand. The spot airs in Chicago and Washington, DC but TV stations in Miami reject the ad. They say they choose Houston because of its market size, reputation of high obesity and because of its 149 McDonald's locations, which is more than any city in America other than NYC. The group has $5,000 in its coffers to run the spot in Houston but all four local TV stations refuse to air the ad. Lisa Shumate, KHOU TV CH11 program director, states her case: We did receive the request and felt the spot did not meet our standards and practices (guidelines), so we told them we would not be able to run it. Three other Houston TV stations, KPRC TV CH2, KTRK TV CH13 and KRIV TV CH26, also decline to run the ad. Let's have a round of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cheeseburgers in Paradise.

BAIER GOES LONG TERM WITH FOX Special Report rising star host Bret Baier signs a new pact with Fox News that keeps him in the anchor chair for years to come. Fox News Senior Vice President of News Editorial Michael Clemente announces the agreement on Tuesday, December 14, 2010: Bret’s integrity and hard-nosed approach to journalism has made him a go-to source for political news coverage. We look forward to his strong presence on the network for years to come. Baier’s ratings are pretty strong. Lately, his numbers top more well-known names at Fox like Shepard Smith, Greta Van Susteren and even Glenn Beck. A clear indication that Fox invests in Baier as a long-term player is that he will host election night coverage beside the lovely Megyn Kelly.

RADIO POWERS PITTSBURGH TAKEOVER Tim Martz believes so much in the power of radio that he names his company Radio Power Incorporated. He buys WPYT-660 in Pittsburgh-Wilkinsburg, PA from Alex Langer’s Langer Broadcasting Outdoors for $290K. WPYT-660 is a Class D daytime operation with 1.4 kW from a non-directional antenna that protects NYC’s Sports powerhouse WFAN which is on the same frequency.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS first announce that it has the largest regular chain of broadcasting stations in radio history? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•WKSC FM (Kiss FM 103.5) Chicago, IL releases its Drex In The Morning show who holds down the spot since late 2003. WKSC FM wipes Drex, his partners Mel T and Angi Taylor completely off its Web site. •BRAD WALDO Sacramento, Phoenix & Detroit programming vet lands on his feet as PD of Main Line Broadcasting Adult Hits WGTZ FM (Fly 92.9) Dayton, OH. •KYOT FM CCR Smooth Jazz (95.5) Phoenix, AZ retains its current format but moves from mostly instrumentals to add Broadcast Architecture’s Smooth AC format's vocal artists. •KFYI-550 CCR Phoenix, AZ rebrands as Fox News Radio with hourly newscasts from Fox News.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 EDDIE ACUFF actor (High Sierra-1941) dies on December 17th at 48 in Hollywood, CA - burial in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. •1967 DUANE PROPES Little Texas bass player (God Blessed Texas #4-1993) born on December 17th in Longview, TX. •1976 WTBS TV Atlanta, GA Superstation goes national on December 17th. •1988 RESTLESS HEART's single A Tender Lie leaps to #1 on Billboard's Country survey on December 17th. •1992 DANA ANDREWS actor (Laura-1944) dies of pneumonia at 83 on December 17th. •2004 KENNY CHESNEY's Greatest Hits is his 2nd Quadruple-Platinum album on December 17th.

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FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#908) December 15, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, with all the mentions of KDNT in Denton, I must tell you that that was my very first job in radio in 1960 - I was 19 years old. It was a real learning experience. Pay: $1 an hr, we all worked 7 days a week. I did a 2 hr C&W shift on the Con West show in the early afternoons. A lot of radio people started there, very few ended there. Merry Christmas. Frank (The Old Texan) Haley cjf New Mexico: "Land of the flea and Home of the plague" My life's verse: Isa. 9:6 (read it) and My "getting through the day" saying: "When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears." Remember to pray for President Obama...Psalms 109:8

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. The website covers the entire history of the station, beginning in 1938 when Denton resident Harwell V. Shepard put it on the air, to the station's demise in 1993. You can even listen to old station jingles and news stories, and see the evolution of the station from meager beginnings in a house in north Denton, to its longtime downtown "Radio Center" studios, to its final home on Teasley Lane south of town. Mike Shannon; Webmaster, The History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX (www.knus99.com)

COLONEL MASON (Dallas, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Great work, Mike (Shannon)! So much detail and effort you put into this. Congrats on a great piece. Some updates for you: Dean Minnick is doing management duties in Altus, OK, for Monarch Broadcasting, KWHW radio. Bob Powell went on to be a sheriff’s deputy, a Captain for the Denton County sheriff’s office under sheriff Weldon Lucas who retired from the Texas Rangers (incidentally that pix of me, Powell and Minnick was taken at the party when Lucas retired from the Texas Rangers). Powell is now retired and living in Galveston, TX. I have copied both Minnick and Powell on this for you. Perhaps they or someone will have a contact for Gary Jack Vance who should be included, and may remember others. Sincere regards and thanks for great work, Colonel Mason; National ScienceNews Radio Network Host/Producer; Press Relations Chair, IEEE Green Tech Conference 2011; Knight of the Nanotech Institute, University of Texas @ Dallas

ANDY WALDROP (Houston, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. That...is the most amazing part. Some of us are still in radio!

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#908) December 15, 2010 [Wednesday] KDNT HISTORY WEBSITE. Ahh yes what memories. I remember Russ Campbell who was the morning host and PD getting disgusted at GM Jim Boso by saying in his deep baritone, muttering ,"G_ D_ Bozo". You had to be there to hear it. Not to mention Boso had a great sale (foreshadowing radio's demise in the late 90's) when he struck a deal with a local Denton music company. He sold them 15 min. of a live local broadcast heard M-F at 4PM...playing nothing but ORGAN music. The station of course had a country music format. Not a great match, but it sold and made Jim money. All the Best, Ray

TRIVIA ANSWER: On January 8, 1929 CBS Chairman William S. Paley proudly proclaims that CBS has the largest regular chain of broadcasting stations in radio history. In the three-and-one-half months since Paley takes the helm, CBS triples its broadcasting coverage. It serves 49 stations in 42 cities throughout America the beautiful.

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. I saw my name up in lights there. Definitely was a "starting point" for a lot of people. Darn near an "ending point" for me. :) After Elvis died, I sure didn't want anything to do with news anymore. I preferred playing "Ricky Radio". But man, there were some real distinguished names on that site. Then there was Harry and me. Jeff Cunningham, DC

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962) There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights.

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December 15, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #908

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

FISHER DICES EMPLOYEES On late Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Fisher CBS affiliate KIDK TV CBS CH3 Idaho Falls-Pocatello, ID announces a shared-services agreement with News-Press & Gazette KIFI TV ABC CH8. As a result of the pact, according Clark Corbin of the Post Register, 27 positions at KIDK TV leave the building for good just in time for Christmas. Clark says that over half of KIDK TV's staff no longer have jobs. But 14 other KIDK employees still have jobs when they transfer over to KIFI TV. Fisher's documents indicate that three reporters, the station manager, three editors, a director, a sportscaster, the operations manager and news director are some of those who lose their positions.

AL JAZEERA COMES TO AMERICA Pacifica Radio proclaims that it will begin to carry the one hour daily Al Jazeera English news broadcast on three Pacifica-owned stations in three markets at 6:00 am Monday through Friday beginning on Monday, December 6, 2010 on KPFA FM Berkeley-San Francisco; 5:00 am starting Tuesday, December 7th on WBAI FM NYC and KPFT FM Houston, TX. The non-profit Pacifica Foundation says it carries Al Jazeera in keeping with its promise to promote understanding and help reduce the causes of conflict between different peoples. Al Jazeera English has 65 bureaus throughout the world.

KIMMEL CUTS A NEW DEAL Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel carves more than turkey when he puts his John Henry on the dotted line. For his penmanship, Jimmy wins a new two-year extension to continue as the host and executive producer of ABC TV's late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! His show remains at 12:05 AM. His current contract ends in January 2011. The new deal takes Kimmel's show into its 10th season. ABC TV's deal with Kimmel works out much smoother than NBC TV's recent Leno-O'Brien debacle. During this past November 2010 ratings sweep, Jimmy Kimmel Live! holds its own with year-to-year increases in both total viewers and the coveted adults 18-49. His viewership grows for the 4th time in the past 5 years. In total viewers, Kimmel with 1.86 million outmaneuvers Jimmy Fallon's 1.79 million and CBS’ Craig Ferguson's 1.79 million.

SCULPTOR CARVES WILLIE A Texas group commissions West Philadelphia, PA sculptor, Clete Shields, to create an 8-foot statue of Country Music Super Star Willie Nelson as a gift to the city of Austin, Texas in 2011. Clete is well-known for his previous work for directors Kevin Smith and Robert Rodriguez, also for the Franklin Mint's Capital Area Statues. Shields' new Willie Nelson creation is made of clay. Later, he casts Willie in bronze. The sculpture features the song bird with his trusty acoustic guitar. Wee Willie is a pro-pot advocate. But, there's no joint in his hand. On November 26, 2010 Texas officers search Nelson's bus in a sting near the Mexico border. They arrest him for alleged possession of four ounces of pot. Hard Rock group Black Sabbath calls that natural herb. Sweet Leaf. Authorities dismiss charges and send him on the road again.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS begin The CBS TV News with Douglas Edwards? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•DAN MASON CBS Radio President/CEO receives 2010 Executive Of The Year honors from Radio Ink Publisher/CEO Eric Rhoads. Salute! In 2008 Radio Ink names Dan Mason the Most Powerful Person in Radio. •KWMU FM (90.7) University of Missouri Public Radio - St. Louis, MO anonymous donors stuff their merry Christmas stockings with $50,000 for a Classical Music Endowment Fund. •KCET TV CH28 Community Television of Southern California in Los Angeles exits PBS to become America's largest independent public television station.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WJHG TV NBC/ABC CH7 in Panama City, FL begins broadcasting on December 15th. •1963 JEFF CARSON Academy of Country Music's 1995 video of the year award winner born on December 16th in Tulsa, OK. •1978 CHILL WILLS Nominated for Academy Award Supporting Actor in the 1960 film The Alamo dies on December 15th at 75. •1984 ANNE MURRAY & DAVE LOGGINS' single Nobody Loves Me Like You Do hits #1 on Billboard Country survey on December 15th. •1990 ROD STEWART Rock star marries super model Rachel Hunter on December 15th. •2008 TAYLOR SWIFT loses her wisdom teeth on December 15th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Oldies. Hi, Jim and Lacy, Oldies are like a science with you. Doubt anyone else on earth knows as much about them as you. Tom

MIKE BRAUN (Fort Worth, TX) Subject: Obit: Wayne Claiborne, former KWTX news reporter/anchor. Jim, Sad news to report: Former KWTX news reporter/anchor Wayne Claiborne passed away last month. Wayne was one of the mainstays of Channel 10 news in Waco for years. I'm sure I read many news stories that Wayne wrote when I was a young broadcasting novice on KWTX-AM/FM in 1975-1979. Here are links to Wayne's obit: www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Veteran_Central_Texas_Broadcaster_Dies___108961969.html and www.legacy.com/obituaries/wacotrib/obituary.aspx?n=wayne-claiborne&pid=146885147&fhid=8608. Mike Braun, Fort Worth

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Hello, the "History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX" website is now online, completely revamped, and full of information, stories and photos that many of you provided to me over the years. The original website was posted in 2001, but bears little resemblance to the mammoth undertaking that the new site has become. Whether you worked there, or listened to the station, or are merely a fan of old radio, you'll no doubt enjoy the trip back in time. Mike Shannon; Webmaster, The History of KDNT Radio in Denton, TX (www.knus99.com)

MICHAEL MAIN (San Antonio, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Well, that's certainly a flash from the past. I think I'm most amazed so many of us are still alive...and in radio. Michael Main; Managing Editor; Clear Channel Radio News/San Antonio

KDNT-1440 in Denton, TX is now Spanish KTNO-1440 with an FCC license for the Dallas suburb of University Park, TX.

DAVE GARLAND (Houston-League City, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. The KDNT fraternity... I am afraid my listing on the site gives me more time there than I deserve. I only sold there for about one month in the summer of 1975...and what is typical in radio went on to what I thought was to be greener pastures. I did sell my broadcasting career first "spots" at KDNT during that month. Jim Boso was the GM and I found this listing for him with a Google search...the bio lists him as working for Bass Brothers in broadcasting. (http://people.forbes.com/profile/james-h-boso/83335) DG; Dave Garland Media Brokerage (www.radiobroker.com)

ROSS RAMSEY (Austin, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Boso got mad about something and posted a famous memo telling us there was going to be "a meating." Ross Ramsey; The Texas Tribune - Managing Editor (www.texastribune.org)

TRIVIA ANSWER: CBS TV News with Douglas Edwards 15-minute newscast weeknights at 7:30 PM begins on May 3, 1948. This is the first regularly scheduled television news program. Its name later changes to Douglas Edwards with the News.

ANDY WALDROP (Houston, TX) Subject: New KDNT-AM/Denton website honors historic station, former employees. Jim Boso was there when I was there, too! Hal Whatley, the Chief Engineer, called him Jim Bozo (not to his face, however)! Andy

CARL SAGAN (November 9, 1934-December 20, 1996) They laughed at Galileo. They laughed at Newton. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 13, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #907

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

MIAMI TALK HOST TOO ILL WQAM-560's 68-year-old retired often-controversial South Florida Talk show host, Neil Rogers, suffers a heart attack and stroke. Doctors schedule him for open-heart surgery last week but instead move him to a hospice. Physicians determine that Neil is too ill to undergo the surgery. In summer 2009, Beasley buys out what is left of his contract. Rogers retires from FL radio and relocates to Toronto, Canada. Then he decides to return to South Florida for medical care. JRRR asks for prayers that Neil Rogers regains his strength, has a successful surgery and begins to enjoy his retirement.

HOWARD STERN'S RISE TO FAME This week, Howard Stern, who turns 57 in January 2011, works out a multi million dollar contract extension to remain on Sirius XM Satellite Radio for another five years. He joins Sirius satellite radio in 2006 for a five-year pact at $100 million each year. Howard's rise to fame and fortune begins way back in July 1979 when he becomes the morning DJ on WCCC FM (106.9) in Hartford, CT. In February 1980 Stern leaves WCCC because they refuse to give him a raise that he requests. On April 21, 1980 he begins a new morning show on WWWW FM (106.7) in Detroit, MI at $30,000 a year. After nine months he exits WWWW FM when it flips to Country music. On March 2, 1981 Stern starts his third morning show on WWDC FM (101.1) in Washington, D.C. at $40,000 a year. Also in March, Robin Quivers who is a News anchor and consumer reporter on WFBR-1300 in Baltimore, MA joins his morning show. In summer 1981 his audience on WWDC FM doubles from 2.6% to 5.2%. By 1982 his listener share grows to 8.0%. On June 29, 1982 Howard's contract with WWDC FM terminates. His co-host Robin flees to WCBM-680 in Baltimore, MA. On August 4, 1982 Stern steps up to the plate for his 4–8 pm airshift on WNBC-660 in America's largest radio market, New York City. Quivers rejoins Stern on October 18th. Howard makes TV guest appearances four times between May and October 1984 on Late Night with David Letterman on NBC which places him into the national spotlight for the first time. By spring 1985, Stern has the top afternoon show in NYC with a record 5.7% audience share which is WNBC-660's highest ranking since 1981 set by Don Imus. Stern takes WNBC-660's afternoon rank from #11 to 1st place in three years. But Stern's controversial approach to radio threatens WNBC-660's stellar corporate image. So on September 30, 1985 WNBC-660 cancels the Howard Stern show due to conceptual differences. On November 18, 1985 he signs on for afternoons 2–6pm on NYC's WXRK FM (92.3). In February 1986 Stern switches to the morning show 6–10am. On August 18, 1986 Stern's show goes national when it simulcasts on WYSP FM (94.1) in Philadelphia, PA. Howard remains on WXRK FM for about 20 years until his final terrestrial radio broadcast on December 16, 2005. Stern joins Sirius for $500 million in cash and stock. In 2006 Star Trek's George Takei's deep baritone voice becomes the show's official announcer.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does the popular Red Buttons Show debut on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CHRISTMAS IS ON THE AIR! AC WLTW FM (106.7) NYC former News-Talk flips to all-Christmas music as well as WBEB FM (B-101) Philadelphia, PA; WASH FM (97.1) Washington, DC; KESZ FM (99.9) Phoenix, AZ and WSHH FM (Wish 99.7) Pittsburgh, PA. •KEN BERRY News Director of Citadel Conservative Talk KGO-810 San Francisco, CA moves on up to Program Director. •PAUL HOSLEY returns as News Director of KGO-810 San Francisco, CA after he exits in 2009 due to Citadel budget cuts. •PAMELA MCCLINTOCK Variety film reporter vet joins The Hollywood Reporter as a senior film reporter on Monday, December 13, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1950 JAMES DEAN career begins in a Pepsi TV commercial on December 13th. •1963 HANK WILLIAMS JR.'s 1st recording session in Nashville, TN at 14 on December 11th with his dad's hits like You Win Again, Your Cheatin' Heart, Cold, Cold Heart and I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. •1975 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE uses time delay for 1st time on December 13th with host Richard Pryor. •1989 TAYLOR SWIFT Country music star born on December 13th in Reading, PA. •1992 FCC fines Infinity Broadcasting $600,000 on December 13th. •2001 MARTINA MCBRIDE's video Blessed debuts on CMT's Most Wanted Live on December 12th.

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PAUL BOWMAN (Henderson, NV) Subject: Las Vegas. Jim: I really enjoy your Jim Rose Remembers Radio, thanks for putting me on your list. Check out my internet radio station www.kowlasvegas.com it's like radio was when it was good. I think you will like it. Paul Bowman; Million Dollar Entertainment & Advertising Inc. (www.mdcm.us) / (www.kowlacountry.com)

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Politics update. Hi Jim, I'm a Conservative, but I think people like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity deserve a fair amount of blame for this. I've heard both say over and over that compromise is a betrayal of your principles, and they refuse to do either. Limbaugh says he can't stand moderates because a moderate is someone who doesn't know what he believes. Sadly, that's the attitude that's causing much of our political and social gridlock. There are millions of moderates in both parties who are willing to work out compromises on the issues that are now dividing us, but unfortunately, the people who represent them in Congress are in the minority. Jim Bell

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Jim Bell Issue 905. Greetings Jim & Lacy, Enjoyed reading Jim Bell's email about moderates & extremists in JRRR Issue 905. Amen! Well said! Take Care, David

JOHN or VICKY PICKERING (Houston, TX) Subject: Grammy nomination includes John Pickering's voice. John Pickering received word from Casey Monahans, Texas Music Office, Governor's Office that for the 2011 53rd Grammy's Award nomination the "Buddy Holly Not Fade Away - The Complete Studio Recordings and More" album has been nominated for Best Historical Album. The Picks (John and Bill Pickering and Bob Lapham) are singing backup vocals with Buddy Holly on nine of the songs including "Oh Boy" and "Maybe Baby". The original 1957 Brunswick LP "The Chirping Crickets" which contained 9 songs with The Picks voices listed them as "vocal group with orchestra". Vicky Pickering (www.buddyhollyandthepicks.com)

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) KXOL (1360) had gone country when I was there and it was actually pretty good. But it was still AM radio in a time of FM expansion. I had worked through the Arbitron at KSCS (FM 96.3), as I promised them I would and I worked hard. I decided that KSCS was stuck at about #10 in the market, so I wanted to go to a station with more potential. WRONG. When the book came out, KSCS had gone to the top 5 in the market and KXOL tanked to almost nothing. I had kicked my own b***. (www.zoesplaceclinic.com) / (www.myspace.com/drjeffcunningham)

GENTLEMAN JIM CARTER (San Antonio, TX) Subject: 1950's e-mail. Jim: Growing up in south Oak Cliff in the 50's was a hoot! I recall many street drag races streets on Kiest Blvd. & other streets...you don't see much of that anymore. My favorite eatery in those days was the greasy spoon burger joint called the Top Hat. They had three locations that I can recall...one was near the Dallas Morning News, another at Main & Ervay & the other one on west Jefferson down from the Texas Theater. I was a member of the Oak Cliff YMCA for a couple of years when I was 11 & 12. Gentleman Jim Carter/San Antonio, Texas

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Red Buttons Show premiers on CBS TV on October 14, 1952. It runs through June 1954. It is one of my family's favorite TV shows.

TONY WILLIAMS (Dallas-Richardson, TX) Subject: Happy Holidays! Jim, Great site...enjoy every issue. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family! Best wishes, Tony Lyndell Williams

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Jim, They wrote: "We love to see you smile. Was McDonald's first slogan in year 1862 as the South rose to duke it out. Smile so we can see you ;}) (www.kzqx.com) Leslie Wayne Hodges

DALE EVANS ROGERS (October 31, 1912-February 7, 2001) Christmas...is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 10, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #906

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST FOUND DEAD On Monday, December 6, 2010 Lt. Darryl Johnson with the Port Aransas, TX Police Department reports that they find former San Antonio Express-News columnist, Carlos Guerra, lifeless in the one-bedroom condominium where he resides on Mustang Island which is northeast of Corpus Christi. Lt. Johnson says they transfer him to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office. Port Aransas City Councilman, Keith Donley, who is a friend and the condominium’s owner, says that the 63 year-old Guerra resides at the Casa Condominiums since November 3rd. Carlos retires from the Express-News in 2009. Donley says that he is supposed to leave the condo on Monday morning. When he doesn't exit by 1 pm, housekeepers knock on the door. No one responds. They enter and find him lying on the bedroom floor. Donley says that Carlos stays at the condominiums off and on for the past five or six years. He usually rents a condo for a month or two at a time during the winter. His condo is on the fourth floor that faces Corpus Christi Bay. The Councilman remembers: He liked to watch the sun go down, overlooking the wetlands. He wanted as good a view as he could. Donley recalls that Guerra loves his job as a newspaper columnist. He says that they joke because Donley is once a San Antonio Light news carrier. The S.A. Light is the Express-News’ competitor until it shuts its doors in the early 1990s. He was proud of what he did. He liked the organization. Throughout the complex, Guerra is known as a kind person. Everybody that knew him at Casa. I’m talking about the staff, whether it be housekeeping or the front desk, if you ask them, they’d say, ‘What a nice guy’. Which is not a bad epitaph, is it?

ELVIRA'S WRITER RECEIVES HONORS Songwriter, Dallas Frazier, who writes timeless Country Classics such as There Goes My Everything, Elvira, Beneath Still Water and Fourteen Carat Mind receives honors as a Poet and Prophet on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Ford Theater in Nashville, TN. Museum editor Michael Gray hosts the 90-minute program. Frazier also writes the enduring Pop hits Alley Oop and Mohair Sam. Many artists record his tunes: Merle Haggard, Connie Smith, Jack Greene, Elvis Presley and George Jones. At other times, the Museum's Poets and Prophets series celebrates writers Bill Anderson, Bob McDill, Curly Putman, Hank Cochran and Craig Wiseman. We can catch it live on www.countrymusichalloffame.com.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Amos 'n' Andy is a popular radio show that also becomes a hit situation comedy TV series. When does the series have its premier on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CHRIS MARKOWSKI's Talk Radio Network syndicated weekend show Watchdog on Wall Street adds Gospel Music KKGM-1630 Ft. Worth-Dallas, TX. •GLOBAL BROADCASTING CHANNEL unveils a new Houston-based news network on DirectTV to 18.7 million American households on March 3, 2011. The 24-hour news cycle operates from The Preserve on North Loop West. Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia, who produces media programs in India, owns the new channel. GBC expects to add 75 new jobs in Houston, TX. •GARY STONE Univision Radio P/CEO retires on December 31, 2010 after over 40 years in radio.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KOMO TV ABC CH4 in Seattle, WA begins broadcasting on December 10th. •1967 GARY ALLAN Country singer (Her Man #7-1996) born Gary Herzberg on December 5th in Montebello, CA. •1976 WINGS release their triple album Wings over America on December 10th. •1988 GEORGE STRAIT's remake of the old 1954 Faron Young hit If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin') rings #1 at Billboard's cash register on December 10th. •1996 FARON YOUNG Country singer and actor commits suicide on December 10th at 64. •2004 KEITH URBAN's video You're My Better Half airs on CMT on December 10th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: The Fabulous Fifties. Hi, Jim and Lacy, In the summer of '50 I saw an ad in the Fort Worth Star Telegram that said the Parker Wilson Ad Agency in Fort Worth was auditioning for a side show barker to travel with a Road Show that summer, so I went to the midway at the Fair Park and watched a barker for a coupla days, auditioned for Parker Wilson, got the job, and became a side show barker for the summer playing every little town in West Texas for 3 nights each while making $150 a week (more than my dad ever made in his entire life). Oh man, you sure know how to press my button...this goes on and on, including my first job in television in the summer of '51, etc. etc. my first marriage, my first kids, my first radio job, my first radio NEWS job. All in the Fabulous 50's. Those ten years were jam packed with excitement for me. Thanks for bringing up the subject. Tom

FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#904) December 06, 2010 [Monday] I agree, I should have never left KLIF (1190) and the Dallas market. We just do dumb things when we are young and when we're old too. MERRY CHRISTMAS my friend.

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) I worked my way up the food chain as a jock in the 1970's. I worked for Bill Bradford at KSST in Sulphur Springs starting in 74 and leaving 77. In 1977, I went to work for Cathie Martindale at KSCS. A beautiful person inside and out, she was unable to promote me to a full time position that I desired so greatly. EEOC issues prevented it. I then applied for and was accepted by KXOL in Ft. Worth. George Erwin did mornings, coming over from KFJZ (1270), and the wildest man I ever met in radio worked all nights, named Rocky Davis. A very nice man but when the mic went on, the lights almost dimmed from the amount of energy he sucked up. (www.zoesplaceclinic.com) / (www.myspace.com/drjeffcunningham)

GENTLEMAN JIM CARTER (San Antonio, TX) Subject: 1950's e-mail. Howdy back atcha Jim: Growing up in south Oak Cliff in the 50's was a hoot! I went to a gym down on deep Elm to pump iron as you did. I forget the name of the place...but I went in for the super power energy drinks loaded with all sorts of magical ingredients to make me have BIG MUSCLES! Needless to say it didn't work. Lol...We had a canary yellow '52 Studebaker...then a green '56 Plymouth with push buttons for the gear shifts. Then we got a brown '59 Impala. I was always jealous of our next door neighbor's black '57. 2-door Chevy! What a stud automobile that was when it came out. Gentleman Jim Carter/San Antonio, Texas

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Fragmented Radio (Issue 893) Greetings Jim & Lacy, In Issue 893 you wrote "City of Houston,TX now has 4 All Sports, 5 News-Talk, 3 Country & no less than 6 FM radio stations that play variations of one form or another of Rock music. Too much clutter on the radio dial breeds no more huge double-digit ratings." How true! Same type of situation in DFW & not likely to change, but it's interesting (to me, at least) to look at. In the Dallas Arbitron for spring of 68 KLIF (1190) is #1 with a record 27.3 share. Ft. Worth book for fall '68 shows KFJZ (1270) with a record 31.6 share. Moving up to the 80's, in the fall of 83 (DFW is a single market since 73) KVIL (1150/103.7 combo) is #1 with a record 11.8 share. In Sept. 2010 KHKS (KISS) 106.1 is #1 with a 5.9 share. Just something fun to look at. Source for my info is Chris Huff's excellent website: www.dfwradioarchives.com Take Care, David

TRIVIA ANSWER: Amos 'n' Andy is one of the very first radio comedy series. Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll write and voice the characters directly from a studio at WMAQ-670 in Chicago, IL. Bill Hay is their radio announcer. Amos 'n' Andy is the first syndicated radio program in the U.S. In fall 1948, Correll and Gosden sell all rights to Amos 'n' Andy to CBS for a reported 2.5 million dollars. Amos 'n' Andy premieres on CBS TV on June 28, 1951 and runs through June 11, 1953 with 78 filmed episodes. On TV, Alvin Childress plays Amos, Spencer Williams is Andy and the brilliant Tim Moore is the Kingfish. Amos 'n' Andy continues in reruns from 1954 until pressure from the NAACP causes CBS TV to cancel the program in 1966. In 1988, the Amos 'n' Andy program inducts into the Radio Hall of Fame. To honor the performers, a pair of parallel, one-block streets in south Dallas, TX are named Amos Street and Andy Street.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Jim and Lacy, Merry Christmas! Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

ERIC SEVAREID [CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977] (November 26, 1912–July 9, 1992) As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is.

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December 08, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #905

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS. THE PARTY IS OVER. Those are the words to Willie Nelson's 1960s tune that we hear Dandy Don Meredith sing on ABC TV's Monday Night Football when an opposing NFL team's chance to win the game fades out. He is one of the most recognizable players on the early Dallas Cowboys NFL team. Meredith plays for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960-1968. During his nine-year career, Meredith throws for 17,199 yards and 111 touchdowns. He retires unexpectedly before the 1969 season. Before he joins the Dallas Cowboys, Meredith is a three-year quarterback at SMU. He receives the All-America selection in 1958 and 1959. Back in the day many say the letters SMU stand for Southern Meredith University. Don is an original member of ABC's Monday Night Football broadcast team along with Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell. Meredith is born and raised in Mount Vernon, TX which is about 100 miles east of Dallas. Don Meredith dies at 72 on Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Santa Fe, NM after he suffers a brain hemorrhage and lapses into a coma. Don's wife Susan, tells The Associated Press: He was the best there was. She describes Don as kind, warm and funny. We lost a good one. Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner remembers: Don Meredith was one of the most colorful characters in NFL history. He was star on the field who became an even bigger star on television. He brought joy to football fans, from his play in historic NFL games like the Ice Bowl to his great personality that helped launch the success of Monday Night Football.

WKBW TV WISHES STAFF MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH PINK SLIPS On Friday, December 3, 2010 tears begin to flow at Granite Broadcasting WKBW TV CH7 ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY because management hands six employees walking papers about one week after the November sweeps end and just three weeks before Christmas. No longer at WKBW TV are three photographers, an assignment editor, a newly-hired producer and a member of the station's website staff. One staff member also is let go last year before Christmas 2009, rehired and now let go before Christmas 2010. WKBW TV Eyewitness News is once the dominant news department in Buffalo. But is now the third-rated TV news station in town. The station's low ratings slip even more in the November 2010 sweeps. WKBW TV staff members’ hope that after its owner guts the news department before they sell the station, maybe the new owner will care about televising a quality newscast again.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does Edward R. Murrow's radio newsmagazine Hear It Now debut? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Henry Piarrot celebrity host and Manager to the stars at the beautiful Marriott-Fairfield Inn & Suites in Knoxville-Sevierville-Kodak, TN has a birthday on Friday, December 10th. •NEIL ROGERS more than 30 years top-rated South Florida talk radio host, 68 year old diabetic, suffers a stroke and heart attack in October 2010. Doctors at Westside Regional Hospital postpones his open heart surgery until next week. •MICHELLE CATOLICO 11-year vet is new director of sales for Cox Media Group's six stations in the Athens-Gainesville, GA market effective December 1, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 WPTZ TV NBC CH5 in Plattsburgh, NY begins broadcasting on December 8th. •1968 MERLE HAGGARD records Hungry Eyes and Silver Wings at the Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA on December 9th. •1974 HUGUES PANASSIE French Jazz saxophonist dies at 62 on December 8th. •1982 MARTY ROBBINS (El Paso #1 for 7 weeks-1959) dies on December 8th of a heart attack just two months after he inducts into the Country Music Hall of Fame. •1997 BOB BELL WGN TV's 1st Bozo the clown dies at 75 on December 8th. •2003 BRAD PAISLEY's album Mud On The Tires strikes Gold on December 8th.

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FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#904) December 06, 2010 [Monday] Jim, thanks for adding the John Bass stories and the note from Michael O'Shea. I sent John an e-mail but have not heard anything yet. And it's true, Dick Mock is a "one of a kind" writer and news reporter. I remember one or two of his phrases I've used myself for years, I'm not original, but I can copy real good. He would write if the source was unknown or not clear: "those who should know, say"...and also he'd write: "from the bowels of City Hall". I loved his writing and delivery. Merry Christmas to you and the pooch. I can't believe I have 3 dogs now, it's great. Frank

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Politics update. Hi Jim, John Hale is "right on" in saying he's disgusted with the "us against them" climate in politics today. Moderate Republicans and Moderate Democrats together far outnumber the small percentage of extreme Republicans and extreme Democrats who have taken over both parties. They ignore and shut out the moderate voices in their parties, and neither side will compromise. Politics has been defined as "The Art of the Possible," and making things "Possible" requires Compromise. Unfortunately, "Compromise" is a four letter word to a lot of people, who think they lose everything if an opponent wins anything. Jim Bell

MARK CARRILLO (San Antonio, TX) Howdy. For several years I have been writing pages for a book on my experiences in radio and San Antonio radio in general. Lately the inspiration has been flowing. I will include stories from other DJs that rode the airwaves in this market and you're invited to send me one or two of your best stories...funny is good and unbelievable is even better. After every chapter will be jock stories. Don't hold back, we'll worry about the naughty quotient later. For instance, George Strait came to see Jerry King when his first record, Unwound, was out. George ran out to his car so he could hear it on the radio. Jerry, now a member of The Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame has a plaque with that very record and pictures and such. Bruce Hathaway has stories about Chill Wills and other characters. I'll be including the time myself and the DJs at the 4 other Top 40 stations played the same song at the same time. I'm not promising they'll all make the book. Heck, I'm not promising I'll ever finish this book or anyone will want to publish it, but I'm in forward motion so... Along with your story plz send a jpeg of you as a jock and how you look today. There's no deadline, get it to me when you can. Thanks, Be well

REQUEST Mark Carrillo's email address at JRRR by clicking rosekkkj@earthlink.net.

HANK WILLIAMS [Henry] (Austin, TX) Jim, Joe Gracey did weekend shifts and swing shifts at Top-40 KXOL within the 1970-1972 time window. Before you got there. I did some work at KHFI in the early 1970's. I never met Cal Druxman. But I had the pleasure of working with Mel Pennington at the station. I was DJ on the AM 970 station, which was top-40 KTAP. Program Director was Lee Thompson. We were good and tight and solid and commercial and we would have given KNOW a run for its money, except we were a daytimer. Obvious competitive limitations there. KHFI was the automated FM, with a Beautiful Music format at the time.

JONATHAN FRICKE (Nashville, TN) Jim-It is a blessing to count you as a friend! Jonathan

JIM TRAVIS [Jo] (Hot Springs, AR) Of course we luv you! (www.JimWWTravis.com)

CHUMBE SALINAS (Benavides, TX) Jim!! You and Lacy have a great holiday season and a very merry Christmas! cs

TRIVIA ANSWER: Edward R. Murrow's newsmagazine Hear It Now debuts on CBS Radio on December 15, 1951. It only airs three times before the year's end but it wins a Peabody Award.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Happy weekend to my friend! BOB

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) I'm surely in that 'Love dat Jim' gang...you're sumpin' special, and we all well know it...Bless you, bubba...Dan McCurdy

DALE EVANS (October 31, 1912-February 7, 2001) Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Some trails are happy ones, Others are blue. It's the way you ride the trail that counts, Here's a happy one for you.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 06, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #904

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

STU OLDS PASSES The radio industry remembers Stu Olds who is an over 30-year Katz Media Group vet. Stu dies on Saturday morning, December 4, 2010 in a New York hospital of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS-preleukemia). He joins Katz in its Chicago, IL office in 1977. Olds quickly rises up the Katz ladder as VP (1982), VP/Manager (1984), EVP (1988), President (1994) and CEO (2000). He serves as an honorary trustee on the national board of the American Women in Radio and Television, plus he is a board member on both the RAB and the Broadcasters Foundation. Katz is a giant in the media representation arena with a long history that dates back to the 1880s which is in the very beginning of media portrayal. Katz sells spot ads on radio and TV. It depicts about 4,000 radio stations and 500 TV stations throughout America. Deborah Parenti, Radio Ink VP/General Manager, recalls: Stu Olds was a giant in the industry who impacted many careers, many lives, all positively. RBR-TVBR says: We will all miss Stu Olds, the man with a continuous smile, a tough competitor and friend. JRRR expresses our deepest sympathies to Stu Olds' family, many friends, and colleagues. Stuart O. (Stu) Olds leaves behind his wife, Kim; four daughters and grandchildren.

PRICE SAYS 'IT'S A CRUEL BUSINESS' CBS TV Early Show weather anchor, Dave Price, tells THR that he just comes back from a weeklong assignment in Alaska and bingo! he gets the jarring news about the show's makeover. Dave says that CBS TV's decision to completely overhaul the third-place morning show jarring on a personal level. Any time you get news like this it's jarring. It's part of the business. It's a cruel business. But we love it anyway. And so its throws you back a bit, maybe even more than a bit. Sean McManus, CBS News and Sports President, indicates that Price and Maggie Rodriguez receive offers for new roles at CBS News. Harry Smith transforms into the permanent fill-in anchor on the CBS Evening News, Face the Nation and Sunday Morning. Chris Wragge and Erica Hill replace Price and Rodriguez as co-hosts. Jeff Glor is new news reader and Marysol Castro is new weather anchor. Price says that he considers proposals from CBS News, but there are no guarantees that he remains: I'm going to see if any of [those proposals] are right for me. If they're not, I'll make a graceful exit.

GRAVELINE ESCAPES SIRIUS XM Nationally syndicated talk host of the weekly Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline program, Dave Graveline, says that he can no longer support Sirius XM satellite broadcasts. Not renewing our contract with Sirius XM is our Christmas present to radio. Radio should be free, just like we are to the AM and FM affiliate stations who support our show. We’re here to help our AM, FM and HD affiliates build audience and make money, and this is a move to show our support for radio. The Into Tomorrow 3-hour radio program is now in its 15th year. It covers the Latest in Consumer Electronics & Technology available today and into tomorrow. Into Tomorrow airs on over 160 AM & FM radio stations all across America, plus on both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS Sports broadcast the first remote 15-minute pre-game show? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Deborah Sackett's [Contemporary Artist-Executive Radio Producer at W.A. Sackett Consulting] birthday is on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. •RON SANTO Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman for 14 years, play-by-play color voice on WGN-720 Chicago, IL for the past 21 years dies on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 70 from bladder cancer. •BLACK EYED PEAS provide halftime entertainment at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium-hosted Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, TX. •SHANNON ROSE's syndicated Rose Entertainment Report adds AC WYJB FM (B95) Albany, NY.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1955 DR. JOYCE BROTHERS NY psychologist wins TV's $64,000 Question about boxing on December 6th. •1963 TY ENGLAND guitarist with Garth Brooks born on December 5th in Oklahoma City, OK. •1970 THOMAS S. POWER USAF General during the Raid on Tokyo in March 1945 dies on December 6th at 65. •1980 RONNIE MILSAP's Smoky Mountain Rain leaps to #1 on Billboard's Country survey on December 6th. •1991 STAR TREK VI-UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY premieres on December 6th. •2002 TRAVIS TRITT & RAY CHARLES perform an hour of music on CMT Crossroads on December 6th.

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MICHAEL O'SHEA (Bellingham, WA) Subject: Richard Mock. Jim...It was fun reading the Richard Mock stories. He was an amazing blood-and-guts news writer. He, along with Brad Messer and Frank Haley, were the "News Stars" when I first joined KLIF (1190) as the midday jock, and Saturday morning show host. I recall one Saturday morning when Dick Mock was my newsman...he opened the 7AM news with the following thunder in his big, authoritative voice: "This is Richard Mock, KLIF 20/20 News. The lifeless body of a man was found in a North Dallas Field this morning. Dallas police have two questions: "Who is he" (long pause)..."and WHY is he dead!!" Short and succinct! <smile>. Richard was...lets say...a LARGE man. I recall one other story he wrote something like this: "As I sit here in these two chairs this morning, I'm looking at snow flurries in the Dallas area..." Where is he now? I hope one of your readers knows...and I hope he's still with us. Sincerely, Michael O'Shea; Bellingham, WA

DICK MOCK is alive and well in the Springfield-Joplin, MO area. Send JRRR an email to request Mock's email address.

JIM TRAVIS [Jo] (Hot Springs, AR) Subject: Clayton Delaney. Have you ever wondered what year it was that Clayton Delaney really died? I thought about it each time I played the song. A couple of days ago I heard "The Son of Clayton Delaney" on the radio. Tom T Hall says in the tune that he was seven or eight years old when Clayton bought the farm. So armed with this bit of vital info I did a little bit of research. According to his bio, Tom T. was born in 1936. So count seven or eight years ahead and that tells me that it must have been 1943 or 1944, depending if he was seven or eight at the time. Mystery solved. Anything else you need to know? (www.JimWWTravis.com)

JOHN BASS (Tyler, TX) Hi Jim. The Real Estate business has been very slow since Obama got into office, but since I have the background that I do in broadcasting, I decided to give it another try, and make more money and have fun at the same time!! So far, all is looking very exciting! Hopefully, with Obama falling overboard and drowning in 2012, our economy will slowly begin to recover after that, and people will be able to go back to work in this country!! Well, enough for now. Good luck on your broadcasting newsletter! John Bass

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Politics update. Hi Jim, Just a short note to clarify my emails about Keith Olbermann and my opinions of the current political mess the country is in. I sent my comments about Keith Olbermann before MSNBC brought him back from a short suspension. I think it's silly for MSNBC to prohibit its employees from donating to political candidates, BUT, since they apparently did, and if, as reported, that prohibition is in Olbermann's contract, then at the very least, he has some 'splainin' to do. No matter. It's all water under the bridge now and we move on. Jim Bell

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Music. Greetings Jim & Lacy, I know you're not a fan of Facebook, but something you might enjoy, I've been posting something Easy Listening or Adult Contemporary early in the morning & a KLIF Klassic around mid afternoon each day. The KLIF Klassics are songs that I either remember hearing on KLIF (1190) or that I have documentation of or info from reliable sources that KLIF played them. Just something I enjoy doing for however long it's fun & my schedule permits. You can scroll through my profile page & find all of ‘em. Peace, Take Care, David Faulkner

TRIVIA ANSWER: On September 17, 1961 CBS Sports broadcasts the first remote 15-minute pre-game show which is the first of its kind on network sports TV. Pro Football Kickoff originates from NFL stadiums around the country with a detailed look at all of the day's games.

MIKE HARTMAN (Ft. Worth-Joshua, TX) Hey, Jim...I hope all is well with you and Lacy. Thank you, very much, for "JRRR". Mike

MARIA MORGAN (May 13, 1978-p) Let's face it, some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 03, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #903

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

THUNDER ROLLS AT THE EARLY SHOW The AP's David Bauder reports that ratings-challenged CBS TV Early Show anchors Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez and weatherman Dave Price are all on the chopping block. Weekend Early Show regulars Erica Hill and Chris Wragge are anxious to become the new main morning duo. Reportedly, Marysol Castro will ease into Price's weather spot. David Freidman, who joins the Early Show as executive producer 11 months ago, tells THR, Obviously if things were quote-unquote ‘working’ we wouldn’t make changes. The Early Show lies in third place behind NBC’s Today and ABC’s Good Morning America, welcomes new co-hosts Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, with Jeff Glor and Marysol Castro who join the show as news reader and weather anchor. In 2007, Rodriguez comes to the Early Show from CBS TV's Miami, FL O&O WFOR TV. Hill joins CBS TV earlier in 2010. Of course, we know that anchor Harry Smith is a CBS vet for years.

TEXAS NONCOM ADDS TRINITY FM KTYR FM Trinity, TX goes to a new owner before it goes on the air. Roberto R. Villareal, head of Aleluya Christian Broadcasting, plops down $350K for Class C1 100 kW KTYR FM which is north of Houston, TX. But that top-five market is beyond the reach of KTYR FM's signal. Bill R. Wright, owner of KXVI Communications, says that ACBI will pay $15K for a down payment along with $160K cash at closing. The other half comes via a $175K promissory note. Aleluya owns four other Texas radio stations: Country KUZN FM (105.9) Centerville; Spanish KFTG FM (88.1) Pasadena; Country KBRZ-1460 Missouri City and Spanish KRTX-980 Rosenberg/Richmond.

MARTIN FILLS CTV ANCHOR SEAT Don Martin, columnist on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the National Post and Calgary Herald newspapers, replaces Tom Clark, veteran CTV journalist who abruptly exits Power Play in summer 2010 after they pass over him to replace Lloyd Robertson as top network news anchor on CTV. Power Play is a daily political talk show on the CTV News Channel. On Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 Martin says: There was only one way to get me to give up a dream job as a newspaper columnist. That was to offer me a dream job as a CTV host. He beats out several CTV journalists for the anchor spot on Power Play which includes CTV's Question Period co-host Jane Taber, who is a recent stand-in on the political talk show during the search for Clark's replacement. This takes place as Canadian cable news continues its industry-wide turn-around. Evan Solomon replaces Don Newman who retires as host of CBC's daily politico show Power and Politics. Quebecor Media prepares to launch Sun TV News, which is a first-ever Canadian conservative news channel.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When is President John F. Kennedy's first news conference broadcast live on the radio? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Gary P. Nunn writer/singer of legendary TX theme song London Homesick Blues (Home with the Armadillo) celebrates one more day of living on Saturday, December 4, 2010. •RYAN SEACREST Los Angeles, CA radio host signs a $20M pact for another 3 years with Clear Channel on his KIIS FM (102.7) morning drive show, plus syndication, continue to count down the hits on American Top 40 and create new content for Clear Channel radio. •DR. LAURA SCHLESSINGER exits her Talk Radio Network nationally syndicated radio show at the end of 2010. She signs a multi-year pact with Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1950 PAUL HARVEY begins his first national radio broadcast on December 3rd. •1960 DAVE DUDLEY is hit by a car on December 3rd. He invests the $14,000 settlement to record Six Days on the Road. •1973 MICHAEL O'SHEA actor-Denny in It's a Great Life dies on December 3rd at 67. •1983 ANNE MURRAY's single A Little Good News hits #1 on Billboard's Country chart on December 3rd. •1999 MADELINE KAHN Oscar-nominated star of Blazing Saddles dies on December 3rd at 57. •2003 TOBY KEITH's video American Soldier debuts on CMT on December 3rd.

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FRANK HALEY [Ex KLIF-1190 Newscaster] (Albuquerque, NM) Thanks Jim, just sent John (Bass) an e-mail. When was the last time you heard from him? He really is a wonderful talent. I worked for him in Tyler at KDOK (1330) when Bill Young was the PD there. Then John was in the news dept at KLIF (1190) when I showed up to work there. to you and your sweet puppy I now have a poodle mix and a Papillion. The poodle's name is Prince and he's the first dog I've ever had or that has really bonded to me. He is a wonderful little white dog. Sticks to me like glue. The Papillion is Alice's lap dog. They sleep in kennels next to our bed. No fuss no muss. The Haley's are fine. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas to you both. Frank

JOHN BASS [Former KLIF-1190 Newscaster] (Tyler, TX) Hi Jim. Dick Mock and I worked together at KBOX (1480) in its heyday also. The funniest thing I remember about the time together we had at KLIF (1190) was...when I got off at 10AM on KLIF, Dick took over the newsroom. We had a file-card box with commercial intros for the newscasts. The one for the 11:00 AM broadcast for Dick was "Jack's Meat" in Dallas. So...I retyped the card for Dick's next newscast one morning. The card then read: "This edition of KLIF news brought to you by Jack's Meat. Remember...you just can't beat Jack's Meat". Dick read that line at 11:00 AM, and when he got to "you just can't beat".......he realized what it was saying & stopped reading, all choked up! He could not continue for about 20 seconds! It was SO funny! Next day when he came in at 10:45, he informed me that my funeral would be forthcoming the next day!!! John Bass

DON SUNDEEN [Ex DJ/record promotion] (Dallas, TX) Subject: Dick Glancey. Hi Jim, Passed on John Bass's request for info on Dick Glancey and he asked for John's email address. Dick's address is in the copy line in this email or you can have John contact me. You're doing the good work buddy, give Lacy a treat for me. Don Sundeen

DAVE TUCKER [Former KBOX-1480, KFJZ-1270, KXOL-1360 DJ] (Ft. Worth, TX) Subject: Thoughts on KBOX. Jim, KBOX had a Gates console. Very simple board with speed potential. Two turntables with light switches on and off. They were mounted right at knee level. It was fast. I had a ball with the setup. We had just the right amount of reverb with a boom box on the floor. It was a pedal and you stepped on it for a huge amount of reverb. Used sparingly of course. One of the great pleasures at KBOX was listening to your fellow jocks. Being in the room with them as they did their shows. I'll never forget the experience. Dave Tucker

GENTLEMAN JIM CARTER [KNUS FM, KONO-860, KLIF-1190, WFAA-570 DJ] (San Antonio, TX) Subject: 1950's e-mail. Howdy back atcha Jim: I, too, loved listening to KBOX & KLIF. My fave jock was Bill Holly, (the night creature as he called himself). That guy could cram more tunes into an hour than any jock I ever heard. He used to brag about it. Those good old days are not gone forever for they will live on in my memories of growing up in the 50's in Dallas. Gentleman Jim Carter/San Antonio, Texas

DAN MCCURDY [2004 TRHOF inductee] (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: XM/Sirius VS. LOCAL radio...Radio CAN be what it was when it was REAL! Just listen to the local inroads Steve Eberhart is cashing in on in Gainesville, TX (www.kgaf1580.com) If you'd like more input, check out JRRR #877, 878 for "HOMETOWN RADIO" in Steve's own words (one reward is hearing the inimitable Charlie Van Dyke on the liners, jingle outros, etc.) Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 advertising/PR exec; freelance writer, voice talent

TRIVIA ANSWER: On January 25, 1961 President John F. Kennedy gives his first news conference that is broadcast live on CBS Radio and Television Networks.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES [Ex KCRS-550 DJ] (Marshall, TX) Subject: Phil Collins. Jim, Just as I was closing my emails 2:15 pm Sunday afternoon. I just now heard on their TV news that Phil Collins has contemplated suicide. A neck injury has kept him from playing the drums. Phil Collins has sold 250 million albums. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com) 100.3 FM and 97.9FM

PHIL COLLINS (January 30, 1951-P) I'm usually going to make a record, finish a record, start a record or start a tour or between tours.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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December 01, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #902

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

R.I.P. LESLIE NIELSEN A Hollywood actor who charms motion picture audiences for decades with his dramatic roles pleads to do comedy in film. Actor Leslie Nielsen strikes gold with his comedic roles in the hit movie Airplane! plus the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the Naked Gun comedy series. He dies at 84 from complications of pneumonia at a hospital near his home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Sunday, November 28, 2010. Leslie Nielsen is born on February 11, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. His acting career in motion pictures and TV covers more than 60-years. It all begins in the 1950s in episodes of The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse and Tales of Tomorrow. He wins an Emmy nomination for lead actor in the TV comedy series Police Squad! Six years later, Nielsen brings back his role in a feature-length version of the TV show in the film Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad along with two sequels. Instead of flowers, Leslie Nielsen's family asks that donations be made in his name to the charity of your choice.

NEIL YOUNG'S ELECTRIC CAR CATCHES FIRE Pop-Country icon Neil Young’s 1959 Lincoln Continental that he modifies to run on electrical energy stumbles after the auto’s charging system starts a massive fire in his San Francisco, CA warehouse. The car is plugged into a charging socket and left unattended. But the wall charging system is not properly tested and causes an electrical fire. Neil sighs, We are rebuilding. The reason we started this project has not changed. On a project like this, setbacks happen for a reason and we can see that very well from here. Young’s company, LincVolt, owns the warehouse which is estimated to have $1 million in damages. Neil says that the car will be rebuilt from a parts car given to him by his wife Pegi for his 65th birthday.

TV ADS REVIVE POP HITS Another popular Oldie but Goodie tune graces our TV screens to promote a product. Melanie's hit song Brand New Key from 1971 now fills our TV screens telling us about Hewlett-Packard printers. Her tune revives fond memories of our younger days. Melanie's husband of 45 years, Peter Schekeryk, passes away at 68 on Wednesday, October 26, 2010 while he shops in Framingham, MA. Peter is also producer of all of Melanie's record albums except for one. We remember Melanie Safka best for her 1970's hits Brand New Key and Lay Down. Peter Schekeryk's survivors include his wife Melanie and their three children Beau Jarred, Jeordie and Leilah.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Along with war reports in 1943, what favorite CBS radio entertainment shows are on the air? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Chuck Dunaway [WKY-930, WABC-770, KILT-610, KLIF-1190, KBOX-1480] tacks on another year on Wednesday, December 1, 2001. •TERRY WOOD exits as president of creative affairs and development of CBS TV Distribution at the end of 2010. Terry is in charge of all new program creation and production for CBS TV syndication. •FCC extends EAS deadline six additional months from March 29, 2011 until September 30th to put in place new federally mandated EAS requirements for transmission of next generation emergency alerts and warnings.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WCSH TV NBC CH6 in Portland, ME begins broadcasting on December 1st. •1964 BUCK OWENS records I've Got A Tiger By The Tail and Cryin' Time at the Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA on December 1st. •1971 JOHN & YOKO LENNON release in the USA Happy Xmas (War is Over) on December 1st. •1984 MIKE GOSSIN guitarist with Gloriana born on November 26th in Utica, NY. •1997 WESTINGHOUSE RADIO officially changes its name to CBS Radio on December 1st. •2005 RICKY SKAGGS & THE WHITES perform at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on December 1st in Washington, D.C.

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GENE SCULATTI (Los Angeles, CA) Subject: Bill Ham. Hello, Jim. I didn’t learn of the record till much later, but I’ve always dug Bill Ham’s "Dream On." Backed by the Van Dels! Best, Gene Sculatti

FRANK HALEY [Legendary KLIF-1190 Newscaster] (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#901) November 29, 2010 [Monday] Jim, I noticed the Name John Bass in your recent newsletter. I knew him years ago, and I'm wondering if you have an e-mail for him. Thanks. Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving. Frank Haley

JOHN BASS [Legendary KLIF-1190 Newscaster] (Tyler, TX) Hi Jim. Ron Selden contacted me today and told me of your newsletter. I have known Ron and his brother Mike for umpteen years from our radio days. In fact, Ron & his wife are moving to Tyler soon, in order to look after his wife's aging parents who live here. I have often wondered whatever happened to Dick Mock, Dick Glancey, and a few of the others I knew back in those days. I still hear about Ken Dow (and Granny Emma) occasionally, but otherwise, it is a whole new ball game out there now in radio...and also in TV!! The internet has changed EVERYTHING!!! Take care, and let me hear from you from time to time. Let me know what you need from me RE: signing up for your newsletter, and I'll get back to you. Take care, and God Bless!! John Bass

DAVE TUCKER [Legendary KBOX-1480, KFJZ-1270, KXOL-1360 DJ] (Ft. Worth, TX) Subject: Thoughts on KBOX. Jim, you asked me to print a few thoughts on my time at KBOX. I remember having so much fun working for KBOX. The greatest guy in the world, Dan Patrick McCurdy, recommended me to Bill Ward the PD. I came to Dallas to look at it and I was impressed. Bill Ward and I would stay friends after KBOX. I visited with him in California in his later career. Anyway, I remember you could use all of your imagination on the spots you'd cut at KBOX. And that turned into fun. I remember making good friends. Dan Patrick was great on the early morning gig. I came along at nine. Bill Ward worked 12 to 3 PM. Then came Bill Holly for afternoon drive. Frank Jolly came on for the night slot. Jerry Knight as on the all night show. His real name, I believe was Chef Diaso. I never heard anyone have a bad show at KBOX. I apologize for wrong spellings on names. I also remember having Joe Long for a newsman. He was a real gentleman. Irene Runnels was just terrific as a manager. Hyman Chiles was a salesman at that time and a good friend. I'll never forget the experience. Dave Tucker

DAN MCCURDY [2004 TRHOF inductee] (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#898) November 22, 2010 [Monday] ...well, GOLLLLLEEE, Shazam, Shazam, Jimbo...didn't know that your B'Day was in this neck of the month! Well, there's another thing we share besides a fondness for good ole Rock n' Roll Radio, because I premiered in Tyler, Texas on November 25 -- this year falling on Thanksgiving Day (as it does every 7 years or so). So a humble, but Ginormous HAPPY B'DAY wish for two, um, well-seasoned ex-DJs! Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 inductee, Texas Radio Hall of Fame; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 Ad/PR exec.; freelance writer/voice talent

TRIVIA ANSWER: During war reports in 1943, CBS radio entertains listeners with such shows as Hit Parade, Suspense, Inner Sanctum and Lux Radio Theater.

JAY WEST [Legendary KILT-610 DJ] (Houston-Richmond, TX) Good day Jim, I have not used "consolidated" email address for about 4 years. As I understand it, CONSOLIDATED is no longer in biz. Anyway, I moved about 4 1/2 years ago from Katy to Richmond in a subdivision known as LAKEMONT. Yes, destroy any of the old addresses to me as they are non-existent. The official new email address to me is: jayweststudio@gmail.com and now I have added your email also to my list. Hopefully this clears up the misunderstanding. Sorry. Jay West

BILL CLINTON (1946-p) When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the Worldwide Web. Now even my cat has its own page.

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November 29, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #901

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

200 RADIO STATIONS MIGRATE TO CHRISTMAS MUSIC In the USA and Canada over 200 radio stations now feature nonstop Christmas melodies. Some use this for new format changes in 2011. According to Radio Insight these are confirmed somersaults: WHDR FM Cox Media (93 Rock) Miami, FL debuts a new format after Christmas. WSHP FM Classic Rock (The Rocket 95.7) Lafayette, LA showcases a new direction on January 1, 2011. WLMI FM Smooth Jazz (92.9) Lansing, MI airs All-Christmas music. WCDY FM (107.9) Cadillac, MI signs on October 27, 2010, brings a new format after Christmas. WBZZ FM AC (The Buzz 105.7) Albany, NY rebrands as Santa 105.7 for Christmas. KEZE FM AAA (96.9) Spokane, WA goes All-Christmas without DJs. KMVA FM Rhythmic AC (Movin 97.5) Phoenix, AZ jettisons to CHR. WMIA FM Rhythmic AC (MIA 93.9) Miami, FL goes Christmas. If WHDR FM (93 Rock) does an about-face to News/Talk, WMIA might become a simulcast of sister WIOD-610. KHGE FM Clear Channel (Big Country 102.7) Fresno, CA goes All-Christmas [KHGE says will return to Country after Christmas]. Sister CCR Soft Rock KSOF FM (98.9) goes All-Christmas. CHIQ FM Modern AC (Curve 94.3) Winnipeg, MB fires its PD and most of its DJs just before it bounces to Christmas with a new format later. KMYT FM Smooth Jazz (94.5) Temecula, CA is ready for a change. WNIC FM Clear Channel (100.3) Detroit, MI has possibly just a rebrand. On January 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA 3 AM outlets gain new formats: ESPN Radio ejects from WEAE-1250 and lands on WBGG-970. Radio Disney pivots from WWCS-540 to WEAE-1250. WWCS-540 switches to an unannounced new format after Christmas. In Long Island, NY WKJI FM (96.1) Center Moriches, NY drops its simulcast of WKJY FM (98.3) Hempstead, Long Island, NY after the closing of its sale to JVC Broadcasting.

LA GRANGE COMES TO BLUESFEST One of our most favorite tunes by that little ole band from Texas, Z.Z. Top, is La Grange. The song never grows old. When the song hits Billboard in 1974 its highest position is only #41 but it lives on as one of the greatest Blues-Rock songs of all time. In 1975, Z.Z. Top has its first Top 20 opus with Tush. We spin that Hot Rocker at nights on KXOL-1360 in Ft. Worth, TX during my time there as MD/DJ. One of my friends from the late 1960s is a record promoter for Houston-based H.W. Bud Dailey Distributing, Bill Ham. Bill is born Billy Mack Ham in 1937 in Waxahachie which is near where I grow up in Dallas. Bill Ham later becomes Z.Z. Top's manager. Always cause Bill to blush when I remind him of his early 1960s Rock ballad recording of Dream On on Dot records. Pop star Pat Boone is his producer. The tune never enters Billboard but it remains a favorite in my vast record collection. Ham is the manager, producer, and image-maker of ZZ Top from its beginning in late 1969 until September 2006. Z.Z. Top is one of the latest bands to be announced for Bluesfest. The leak comes early through their record label's website. Bluesfest will be held over the long Easter 2011 weekend in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The first round of artists features Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Elvis Costello, Ben Harper, Blind Boys of Alabama with Aaron Neville, Michael Franti and Z.Z. Top. Be there!

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does The Andy Griffith Show premiere on TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•JEFF KAPUGI former Clear Channel Regional VP, one of Tribune's slaughter victims in October 2010, is new PD of CBS Radio St. Louis, MO duo KYKY FM Hot AC (Y98) and KEZK FM AC (Soft Rock 102.5). •FISHER flips long-standing Conservative Talk KVI-570 Seattle, WA to Oldies. •SALEM flips Christian/Ethnic KLFE-1590 (ex KUUU) Seattle, WA to Conservative Talk as Freedom 1590. •HOMELAND SECURITY shuts down at least 76 Web sites this week without court order. Orwell's 1984 arrives in 2010! •LISA BORMASTER resigns as publisher of the Dallas Business Journal effective December 1, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WSIX TV ABC CH8 in Nashville, TN begins broadcasting on November 29th. •1964 WILLIE NELSON debuts on the Grand Ole Opry on November 28th. •1976 REGGIE JACKSON as a free agent signs a 5 year treaty with the NY Yankees on November 29th. •1980 WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN of The Oak Ridge Boys quartet decides that he wants to look like a mountain man, stops trimming his beard on November 27th. •1999 GENE RAYBURN popular Match Game TV show host dies at 81 on November 29th. •2005 LEE ANN WOMACK's album There's More Where That Came From strikes Gold on November 28th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: The Fabulous Fifties. Hi, Jim and Lacy, The fabulous 50's were really fabulous times for me. I'd just turned 17 and was attending and playing football for what was then Arlington State College (a military school in those days when Arlington had a population of 5000), got my first real acting gig at Margo Jones' Theater in the Round at Fair Park (Dallas, TX)...hitch hiking to Dallas after school to perform in the evening...then hitch hiking back to Arlington afterwards. I also joined the Naval Reserve unit at Love Field in 1950...because if I attended Reserve meetings on Monday night I got $4. The next year my unit was activated and I went off to serve during the Korean War...but that's a whole other book of stories. Tom

TONY LAWRENCE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Charlie Van? Since I was only a step behind you in your career I knew you worked for him. I remember Charlie was from Devine, TX. The entire staff was from small towns across Texas (Jacksonville, Paris, Devine, Seymore, Paintrock, etc.). Charlie hired me at WFAA 570/820 in '69 after my days at KPCN/KKDA with Irene Runnels. I had lost touch with him and am sad to hear he has passed. Thanx to you I finally (after almost 40 years) found where Lee Douglas is alive and well.

CHARLIE VAN hires me as a DJ in 1967 on 50,000 watt clear channel WFAA-820 and 5,000 watt WFAA-570 in Dallas, TX. He passes away in 2008.

DON PAIGE (Abilene, TX) Subject: question. Who was the Dallas DJ that went by the "Long Gray Beard, the Green Glass Eye and the Horned Rimmed Spectacles"? Thought it was Weird Beard Russ Knight but don't think so now. Please help. Thanks. Don BA 1960

MIKE MARSHALL (Houston, TX) Subject: KBOX. Jim, Dick Moore was my mentor and the other news guy went by Harry Hines on the air. I don't remember his real name. The jocks were Jerry Clemmons, Johnny Borders, fresh up from Waxahachie (who later went by Johnny Dark), Pat Hughes, Chuck Benson and Bill Holley, "The Night Creature". Ray Carnay had the most powerful voice I have ever heard. When he was on the air in the newsroom, you could hear him in the lobby. I had heard he had been in Cuba and left after Castro's revolution. I lasted about four months until John Box came down to Dallas on one of his periodic visits from Balaban headquarters in St. Louis, heard me on the air and told Ray to get rid of me. I knew I was in over my head, but it was a great experience. I wish I had just one aircheck of me doing that newscast. Mike Marshall, Houston

RON SELDEN (Palestine, TX) Hi Jim and Lacy, Yep, it's the same John Bass from KLIF (1190) days. You might drop him an e-mail. I'm sure he'd probably be interested in your great newsletter. Happy Holidays to you and Lacy. Keep up the good work. Ron

FR. BOB TOMLINSON (Fort Worth, TX) Subject: Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Lacy and to all those who read JRRR. Fr. Bob Tomlinson

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Happy Thanksgiving! Jim, Wishing a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving for You & Lacy! David Faulkner

TRIVIA ANSWER: On October 3, 1960 The Andy Griffith Show premieres on CBS TV. Its eight-year run ends on September 16, 1968.

DAN MCCURDY [2004 TRHOF inductee] (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#900) November 26, 2010 [Friday] Jim, loved the line from Steve Allen, "Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless." It reminded me of Stan Freeburg’s classic NAB commercial series. After 'draining Lake Michigan and filling it with hot chocolate' Freburg intones, "Y'see, radio's the 'theatre of the mind' and s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s your imagination." Male announcer asks, "Well, doesn't TV stretch your mind?" Freburg sez, "Up to 21 inches, yeah." Dan McCurdy

STAN FREEBURG (August 7, 1926-p) Adios! Adios muchachos, companieros, amigo--will you get out of here?!

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 26, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #900

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

FCC RESCUES FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Recently, the FCC discovers that Fairbanks, AK only has 9 FM radio stations. Isn't that enough radio frequencies for one city? Once again Fox Charlie Charlie comes to the rescue. Those bone heads determine that 2 more commercial FM frequencies will properly serve the public's interest. It's ideas like this which balloon the amount of radio frequencies in the 1980s to what it is now. The FCC already assigns way too many radio frequencies. Too many radio stations breeds too few ad dollars, plus no radio station anymore has big double-digit ratings like we have in the past. To further clog up the radio dial, the FCC wants to add even more radio stations everywhere and call them low power FM radio. These so-called low-power FM radio stations only cover not much more than communities. If passed these low-power FM radio stations won't last. How can they operate with no ad dollars?

BBC NEWS QUIT ON THE JOB Strike action over pensions forces managers to take over. Main news bulletins are reduced. News anchors who refuse to cross picket lines are Fiona Bruce, Paul Mason, Kirsty Wark, Huw Edwards and George Alagiah. This causes the cancellation of flagship news programs like Today, BBC Breakfast and Newsnight. Bulletins are chopped to 10 minutes. The 48-hour strike comes as news staff protest changes in BBC's pension. The anchors threaten further strike action over the Christmas holidays.

SHAFFER JOINS GRAND OLE OPRY David Letterman's Late Show orchestra leader-keyboardist, Paul Shaffer, takes time out for the I’m with the Band series as he joins Marty Stuart during the Grand Ole Opry broadcast. Ten other celebrities sit in with the Opry band in the series. This includes CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Charles Osgood, executive sous chef Geof Manthorne from Food Network’s Ace of Cakes and WSMV TV CH4 news anchor Tom Randles.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Boris Karloff is a well-known name amongst horror movie fans. What is his real name? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Jim Carola KILT FM legendary newscaster retiree celebrates another great year on his horse ranch in Simonton on Friday, November 26, 2010. •JEFF HALEY CEO of Radio Advertising Bureau says radio industry third quarter revenue totals $4.5 billion which is up 5% over 2009. •FARID SULEMAN Citadel CEO has bankers closing in planting bankruptcy banners on his chest, goes whacky, fires top radio broadcasters. •ROBERT FEDER bids farewell to his Chicago Public Media column due to Vocalo's new direction. Feder vows a return to his daily media beat. JRRR says bring it on!

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 WCVB TV ABC CH5 in Boston, MA begins broadcasting on November 26th. •1962 LINDA DAVIS Grammy winner with Reba McEntire on Does He Love You #1-1993 plus CMA award born on November 26th in Dodson, TX. •1974 CYRIL CONNOLLY British Journalist regular contributor to the New Statesman in the 1930s dies on November 26th. •1980 ANNE MURRAY's Greatest Hits album certifies Platinum on November 26th. •1995 DAVID BRIGGS record producer dies of lung cancer at 51 on November 26th. •2004 ALAN JACKSON's video Monday Morning Church debuts on CMT on November 25th.

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TOM 'CAT' REEDER (Washington, D.C./Reston-Centreville, VA) Subject: Wynn Stewart. Hi Jim...I was so happy to see the story on my 'ol friend Wynn Stewart. I have some great pictures of us together. I MC’d several shows with Wynn over the years. I haven't figured out how to send 'em by e-mail, however if you would like I can mail 'em to you or Bob Grant. Please let me know if you would like them. Love your newsletter everyday...Thanks, Tom 'Cat' Reeder.

JIM CAROLA (Houston-Simonton, TX) Subject: Word pronunciation... Hi Jim...Karla Tay, somewhere in the hereafter, is probably still trying to think of a comeback to my slaughter of her name within earshot of thousands via the airwaves of KILT several years ago (time has not dulled the memory of folks who heard it first hand...with a smile on their face, they continue to remind me of it). I guess it's good to be remembered for something...birthday number 69 for me happens on the 26th the day after thanksgiving and thank God my health is good and the voice still gets called upon from time to time for extra money to feed my horses. We still live on the ranch in Simonton where we board horses and train cutting horses...life is great along the Brazos River and life is great on the back of a horse!! My best to you and Lacy!! Jim

MIKE MARSHALL (Houston, TX) Subject: KBOX. Jim, I was a student in the Radio-TV department at TCU in April, 1960 when I answered a phone call in the department director's office. It was Ray Carnay, the news director at KBOX looking for a weekend newsman. My only experience in commercial radio up till then was about two months of doing sign on to sign off at daytimer KNOK 970 on Sundays, mostly putting church remotes on the air and playing spots (on acetate discs) in between the remotes. I knew nothing about radio news, but I jumped at the chance to work at KBOX, having listened to Al Lohman, Jr. in the morning for months. I got in the car and headed straight to KBOX. Ray gave me a few lines of copy to read aloud, to him, not recorded. He hired me on the spot and I started on Friday afternoon with that mega-production "KBOX Action Central" newscast with news from "every point in the Universe", like there was a bank robbery on Neptune. Mike Marshall, Houston

DON PAIGE (Abilene, TX) Subject: question. Jim: Found your address online while my sister and I were trying to find out the name of the DJ I asked you about. You had written some interesting stuff about old Dallas radio. Our best guess right now is that it was "F.G." Name: Don Paige, Abilene, TX Grew up and lived in Dallas for 25 years. Thanks for you help. Don

TRIVIA ANSWER: London native William Henry Pratt chooses the stage name Boris Karloff while he tours as an actor in Canada. In 1919, he settles in Hollywood and begins his acting career in silent films. Boris achieves stardom portraying the monster in 1931's film Frankenstein. Because of his fine performance he is typecast as a horror movie villain. Boris Karloff goes on to appear in more than 100 films. In the 1966 animated TV special of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas he is the narrator plus he is the voice of the Grinch.

HANK WILLIAMS [Henry] (Austin, TX) Subject: radio tip. Jim: I think Joe Gracey worked weekends on KXOL. It was before the switch to Country. He could fill you in on the exact dates, and tell you who was P.D. Joe's e-mail: joegracey@kimmierhodes.com. Joe is married to, and manages the career of singer Kimmie Rhodes. He also plays in her band, and produces her recording sessions. (www.kimmierhodes.com) Joe and I worked together at KOKE-FM from 1973 to 1977, when Joe left after being diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. I remained at KOKE AM/FM til 1982, when I went over to KVET/KASE. - Henry Williams

STEVE ALLEN (1921-2000) Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless.

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November 24, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #899

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

40 YEARS OF ROACH RADIO In 1970, Jimmy Roach's radio journey begins at Christian WCOL FM in Columbus, OH playing Kathryn Kuhlman tapes for $2 an hour. WCOL FM's station manager decides to program half days of free-form rock music. He calls on Roach to launch the new format. Jimmy completely reverses WCOL FM's use of Christian preachers when he kicks off the new music format with Arthur Brown's Fire. This is a striking flip from preachers' sermons that praise the Lord to Arthur Brown screaming I am the god of hellfire. Roach says, The first day we changed the format, a guy showed up with a hatchet, coming after me. Luckily, the door was locked. In 1972, Jimmy exits radio in Columbus, OH and moves on up to Pittsburgh, PA's airwaves. In 1980, Steve Hansen teams up with Roach on the WDVE FM (102.5) morning show. Jimmy was one of the most unique voices in the country. He creates this personality, this super-hip, super-cool, laidback guy. Everybody was trying to do what he did, speaking in this low, rumbling voice. But nobody had the pipes do it. Jimmy Roach's voice pipes serve him quite well for four decades in radio. In 1991, Roach ends up on Country WDSY FM (Y-108). In 1998, he moves over to the morning drive time spot on Country WOGI FM (Froggy 98.3) Philadelphia-Duquesne, PA to team up with Wendy Green. Jimmy brags, the best rock 'n' roll out now is country. Hansen says, Jimmy was the guy who gave it credence, who made it hip and original. Nobody else approached what Jimmy did, not just in Pittsburgh, but across the country. Jimmy's rock 'n' roll legacy, because he went country, has not grown. It's lost in time. JRRR congratulates Jimmy Roach for 40 years of successful radio.

106.1 PHILADELPHIA, PA frequency really makes the rounds in call letter changes over the years: WQAL (1959-1970), WWSH (1970-1984), WZGO (1984-1986), WTRK (1986-1987), WEGX (1987-1993), WJJZ (1993-2006) and finally WISX FM. On November 11, 1959 WQAL FM provides piped-in music for businesses. In 1970, United Artists purchases WQAL FM and flips it to Beautiful Music WWSH FM (Wish 106). In 1977, Cox Communications buys the station but keeps its E-Z Listening format. In 1982, it switches to Hot Adult Contemporary as FM 106. In 1983, the music beats to the drum of Top 40. In 1984, another call letter change to WZGO FM (Z-106). In 1986, it becomes Hot Hits WTRK FM (Electric 106) under the guidance of famed consultant Mike Joseph. In 1987, Cox sells WTRK FM to Malrite who flips the calls to WEGX FM as CHR/Top 40 (Eagle 106). In spring 1988, WEGX FM moves into Philadelphia's Top 5 ARB ratings. Danny Bonaduce who is a former Partridge Family cast member debuts as a night time DJ. On March 13, 1993, its format flips to Smooth Jazz as WJJZ FM. In 1997, Chancellor Media purchases Evergreen Media. Next is AMFM which becomes part of Clear Channel. By 2002, CCR's cutbacks begin to take its toll with the dismissal of afternoon DJ Deanna Wright and longtime night DJ Desirae McCrae. Just before Christmas 2005, CCR releases 10-year afternoon host Teri Webb. In 2006, Sherri Lee Stevens and Salina Jones join the air staff but ratings still plunge. On Tuesday, August 8, 2006 CCR fires WJJZ FM's airstaff. On Thursday, August 10, WJJZ FM's midday DJ/PD Michael Tozzi says adios after 13 years of Smooth Jazz. The call letters change to WISX FM (Philly's 106.1). Next, WISX FM's name changes to My 106.1. Recently, My 106.1 becomes Hot AC Mix 106.1 with the slogan Philadelphia's New Mix of the '80s. '90s and now! One good feature of the latest switch is that for the time being, WISX FM keeps its same DJs and mostly the same tunes.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does Edward R. Murrow begin his first CBS Radio broadcast? What opening line does he use? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Dan McCurdy 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF-1190, KBOX-1480 Dallas; WMEX-1510 Boston has his special day on Thursday, November 25, 2010. •GERRY HOUSE longtime morning personality on WSIX FM (97.9) Nashville. TN inducts into the NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame at the April 2011 NAB Radio Luncheon. •WHDR FM Cox Active Rock (93 Rock) Miami, FL flips its lid on Saturday morning, November 20, 2010 with a stunt as South Florida’s Official Holiday Music Station. All air personalities leave the building in anticipation of a new format that arrives after Christmas.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1950 STANLEY LIVINGSTON child actor who plays Chip in TV's popular series My 3 Sons is born on November 24th. •1967 JACK GREENE is 1st Country star to appear in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23rd. •1977 RICHARD CARLSON star of TV's I Led 3 Lives dies at 65 on November 24th. •1988 TANYA TUCKER rides a turkey float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24th. •1995 STUART HENRY DJ on BFN (British Forces Network-BFBS) dies at 53 on November 24th. •2000 JO DEE MESSINA rides a Jell-O float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23rd in NYC.

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TOMMY CICERELLA (Delray Beach, FL) Subject: Hi Mr. Rose. KILT from Top 40 to country Question. HI MR. ROSE: Thank you very much for replying back. I learned about your address from your Jim Rose Remembers Radio site you have. (which is fantastic by the way) I have it in my favorites. I am from Delray Beach in Florida. And I have been in radio since 1996. I was working for Sunny 104.3 in West Palm Beach and lost my job in 2008. Still looking for my next radio gig. I have been trying to find the exact date that KILT-AM 610 went from Top 40 to country but I am having a hard time finding that info. If you could also tell me the exact date that KILT-FM went from AOR to country that would be wonderful too. I am trying to find out that info as well. If you can help me with both those questions that would be so great. Thanks Again!! Tommy Cicerello

MIKE HARTMAN (Ft. Worth-Joshua, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#898) November 22, 2010 [Monday] Jim, I remember 11-22-'63, as well. It was on a Friday and I was in the sixth grade. When I arrived to school that morning, we were told to go to the auditorium. There was a portable TV sitting on the stage with "live" coverage of the President's morning activities. After a few minutes we all went to our classes. Sometime between 12:30pm and 1:00pm the principal announced over the P.A. system that JFK had been killed. He was crying as he delivered the news. A sad day in our nation's history. Mike

TONY BRIDGE [2010 TRHOF inductee] (Fort Worth-Benbrook, TX) Subject: GREAT RESOURCE! Jim: So pleased to receive your great radio resource. After 60 plus years owning and operating Radio properties, another means to help me keep up with the industry is most appreciated. Tony Bridge

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#895) November 15, 2010 [Monday] Jim, You can get back with me on Wynn Stewart when you have the time. Hope you have a great time at the HOF ceremony...and hope you’re one of the ones being honored next year. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

TRIVIA ANSWER: In August, 1940, Edward R. Murrow begins his This is London broadcasts for the first time on CBS Radio with the actual sounds of war.

LARRY SCOTT (Dallas-Terrell, TX) Subject: Wynn Stewart. Jim, John Hale might be interested in knowing that Merle left Bakersfield and went to Vegas and played bass in Wynn's Band at the Nashville Nevada Club. During that time Wynn was also doing a disc jokey show on KOOO out of Henderson, NV. He was a great talent and dear friend. Larry Scott

MERLE HAGGARD (April 6, 1937-p) You know what I'll do? I'll take a little bit of Lefty, a little bit of Elvis, a little Wynn Stewart, a little bit of Ernest Tubb and the other influences I had and try to make somethin' out of what I was.

Jim Rose and Lacy

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November 22, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #898

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NOVEMBER 22, 1963 After the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) proclaims that date will live on in infamy. So does the date November 22, 1963 when Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly assassinates President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) near Dealy Plaza in Dallas, TX. Remember that date until the day that I die because after I graduate from Justin F. Kimball high school in June 1962, my first full time job is as an accounting clerk at the home office of Superior Insurance Company and its sister Sentinel Indemnity at the edge of beautiful downtown Dallas, TX. President JFK is in our town to lead a celebration parade down the streets of our city. Just so happens that the parade route takes the President of our country right in front of the building of my very first real job. Incidentally, that new position in 1962 starts me out at $220 a month. In 1963 they raise my salary $15 a month to bring it to a whopping $235 a month. Anyway, all of the office buildings turn us employees out on the sidewalks of Big D to view in awe the President of our country as he is driven by at our doorstep. We stand at attention as JFK's big black Lincoln limo convertible passes by right in front of us so close that we can almost reach out and touch him. JFK looks superb but First Lady Jackie Kennedy truly is astounding. She has a huge glow about her that leaves me breathless. She is magnificent. Her hair radiates in the sun like she is a goddess from above. Texas governor John Connally sits in front of JFK in a tiny jump seat. We marvel as we witness history first hand. After the motorcade passes us by, we break up and go our separate ways. The wonderful Greek restaurant that is downstairs from our office beckons. So, I find a booth up near the front, place my order and then begin dining on super tasty food. Then, all of a sudden a guy swings open the front door and screams The president has been shot! We pay him no mind because that is an impossibility in our lovely city. Finish my meal, take the elevator back up stairs to the office. As the door slowly slides open I am astounded at what is in front of me. The desks are vacant but several secretaries gather around a radio listening to KLIF-1190 with the volume turned up loud. Ask them what is going on? One of them cries The president has been shot! Oh no! Not in our home town! Because of this tragedy, all of the offices let employees go home. Ironically, just 9 years later I am a newscaster on that very same KLIF-1190. History does repeat itself.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS radio begin to produce its own shows? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•MSNBC suspends for two days without pay Morning Joe talk host Joe Scarborough on Friday, November 19, 2010 for donations that he makes to GOP political candidates. Sound familiar? Exactly what happens to MSNBC's Keith Olbermann just a few days ago for his donations to Democrat candidates. •BOOK 'EM DANNO! James MacArthur who is Danno in the original version of TV's Hawaii Five-0 dies at 72 on Thursday, October 28, 2010. •KMVQ FM CBS (Movin 99.7) San Francisco, CA flips from Rhythmic AC to CHR to go after Clear Channel KYLD FM (Wild 94.9).

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 SIMON & GARFUNKEL appear on American Bandstand on November 22nd as Tom and Jerry. •1961 JIMMY DEAN's single Big Bad John lands at #1 on Billboard's Country survey on November 20th. •1971 WALTER SANDE heavyset character actor in the movie Red Planet Mars dies of a heart attack at 65 on November 22nd. •1985 GEORGE STRAIT's Greatest Hits album certifies Gold on November 22nd. •1993 BILL BIXBY star in The Incredible Hulk dies on November 22nd from prostate cancer at 59. •2002 TIM MCGRAW's video She's My Kind Of Rain shot in London, England debuts on CMT on November 22nd.

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PAUL BOWMAN (Henderson, NV) Subject: Wynn Stewart's 'Another day Another Dollar'. Just recorded 'another day and another dollar'. I had set two 60 day one night dates with my band. I opened and then backed Wynn. He was an outstanding singer and he keep us laughing during the whole tour. He was about the funniest man I ever met. I sure do miss him. Anyway here is a copy of he song I am sending to all radio starting next week. We are also going to put an ad in Cash Box. Maybe we'll get some air play as I feel listeners who heard it on the VW ad would like to hear the rest of the song. Paul Bowman; Million Dollar Entertainment & Advertising Inc. (www.kowlasvegas.com) / (www.mdcm.us) / (www.kowlacountry.com)

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#895) November 15, 2010 [Monday] Jim, Your comments about Wynn Stewart and "Another Day, Another Dollar" got me to thinking that he’s one early country singer I don’t know much about. I found a CD of his Challenge label hits, and you are absolutely right…he’s a very under-appreciated singer. I also read up on him, and he does belong right up there with Buck Owens and Merle Haggard as architects of the so-called Bakersfield sound in country music. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: John Steel. Jim, has John Steel told you I worked with him in 2000? John and I went to San Saba to as John called it "Salvaging and Securing KBAL AM & FM" KBAL FM is KNUZ (FM 106.1). See below on new call signs for KBAL AM 1410 now KNVR. Does this say Never? Like never know listeners or no never plays this music or know one never listens to this. Why KNVR? John was engineering all of Roy E. Henderson's radio stations. I had been at KNUZ AM 1090 in Bellville from June 1997 to 2000. Then 80 something days at Not a Roy E. Henderson station KCUB FM in Stephenville then contemporary top 40 format. Then to Columbus, Texas July 2000 with KULM FM and KNRG FM (tower at Elinger south of La Grange) Then John and I traveled from Columbus arriving at KBAL FM AM San Saba at 11:06 pm that Saturday evening in November 2000. I had a great time working with John. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com) Marshall Texas

JOHN STEEL (Houston, TX) Subject: Leslie Wayne Hodges? Jim, Les and I worked together for (Roy) Henderson first at his station in Columbus, then he got sent to San Saba, I went to all of Henderson's stations as I was Henderson’s engineer for a while, so I saw and worked with Les where ever he was at the Henderson stations. There are many stories about Henderson and I am sure that they are all true. What is your Henderson experience? John Steel P.S. say Hi to Lacy for me.

BOB POER [ROBERT] (Dallas-Highland Village, TX) Subject: Thanks Jim! Hi Jim. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Just glad I keep having those birthdays every year. And Happy Birthday to you, too!! Enjoy your newsletter every day. Keep up the great work!! Bob Poer; Mobile Music PBP (www.mobilemusicpbp.com)

JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Happy Belated Birthday, Jim!!!

CHET MAXWELL (San Antonio, TX) A belated Happy Birthday. I hope that you celebrate 100 more. Have a good week! Chet

BILLY THORMAN (Ft. Worth, TX) Subject: Gerry Rafferty. Hey Jim! Gerry Rafferty is the one playing the sax on the Simpsons heard as Lisa exits band practice. On the show, he is referred to Bleeding Gums Murphy. b

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1946, CBS radio begins to produce its own shows that includes My Friend Irma, Our Miss Brooks, Crime Photographer and Life with Luigi.

BOB RILEY (Houston-Cypress. TX) Subject: Where are they now? Way back in my college days at SWTSC in San Marcos, I used to listen to Ricci Ware and Jim Cullom's Happy Jazz Band. Do you know if either of them are still around. I recall that Ware transitioned from Top 40 DJ to country and then to conservative radio, but haven't heard much since. Bob Riley

LILY TOMLIN (September 1, 1939-p) I worry that the person who thought up Muzak may be thinking up something else.

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November 19, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #897

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

SAM MALONE IS BACK! JRRR welcomes a staple of Houston, TX morning radio for the last two decades back into its fold. Former longtime morning show host for 12 years on KRBE FM (104.1) and three years on KHMX FM (Mix 96.5) Sam Malone returns to Houston airwaves as the new morning show Talk host from 6-9 am on KSEV-700 (The Voice). Give Sam a listen. You'll be glad that you do. In Sam's resume also are appearances on Larry King and Neil Cavuto plus he's a contributor on Great Day Houston, Fox News, MSNBC and CNN. Malone moves on up from his tour of duty as a spokesman for Republican state Senator District 7 Dan Patrick who owns KSEV-700 and has a Talk show all his own from 4-6 pm.

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. RETURNS Steven Soderbergh is in early talks to take over as Director of the film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. at Warner Brothers. Scott Z. Burns, who is the writer of Soderbergh’s The Informant and the upcoming medical thriller Contagion is in negotiation to be U.N.C.L.E.'s writer. It's been a long time coming because Warners works on a big-screen adaptation of the U.N.C.L.E. TV series since the 1990s. Recently, Max Borenstein writes a script as a directing vehicle for David Dobkin. Warners considers The Borenstein script strong, but Dobkin now moves over into the role of producer, along with John Davis. Burns will write the new script. If you remember, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is on NBC TV from 1964-68.

TRIVIA QUESTION: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is one of my very favorite TV spy thriller shows. What does U.N.C.L.E. stand for? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Robert Poer is one year older on Saturday, November 20, 2010. •RANDY MICHAELS former President/CEO of Tribune News-Talk WGN-720 Chicago, IL replacement is a four-member team: Eddy Hartenstein, P/publisher of Los Angeles Times; Tony Hunter, P/publisher of Chicago Tribune Media Group; Nils Larsen, Tribune CIO and Don Liebentritt, CRO. •JOESPH REILLY longtime president of the New York State Broadcasters Association announces his retirement for June 2011. GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT unveils its $270 million restoration and renovation of Opryland Hotel on Monday, November 15, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1958 KAII TV NBC CH7 in Wailuku, HI begins broadcasting on November 17th. •1960 PATSY CLINE records I Fall To Pieces at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio in Nashville, TN on November 16th. •1973 TERI GARR plays role of a stripper on The Nurse on November 17th. •1988 REID PERRY CMA nominated bass player born on November 17th in Greenville, TN. •1996 JOHAN FLEMING RAMSLAND British broadcaster dies at 54 on November 17th. •2004 MONTGOMERY GENTRY and Lynyrd Skynyrd tape an episode of CMT Crossroads on November 17th at The Factory, in Franklin, TN.

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DERRILL HOLLY [E] (Arlington, VA) Glad to see you had a great time at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame dinner. One of the things I always enjoyed about radio is that most of us who did it got into it because we enjoyed people and liked to make people happy. None of us really got into it for the money, which came much later and in many ways ruined the business. Perhaps those now showing an interest in saving what’s left will bring the smiles and laughter back with them. Happy birthday by the way Jim, like me, may you stay forever young.

SAM MALONE (Houston, TX) Welcome to the party! Keep the web newsletters comin' my way. The info...the better. Sam

SHIRLEY REPASS (New Orleans-Mandeville, LA) It sounds like you had a great time at the radio luncheon and got to see a lot of your old friends. That was a nice birthday present in itself. It was very nice of them to include you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Love, Shirley

MOOSE ROSENFIELD (Houston-Sugar Land, TX) Happy Birthday!! Have a great day!!

JOHN STEEL (Houston, TX) Jim, Happy birthday to Lacy also. It was a pleasure to give you a ride home. Thanks for the kind words in JRRR also. I have had quite a few people mention it to me today, even before I had a chance to read it. Stay well my friend. John Steel

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: TRHoF... <<Both John Steel and Dade Moore tell me that I have a seat at the San Antonio radio table. Sure do hope so or else I'll be sitting on the floor...>> ...you kiddin' me? You oughta be down front in a specially designated seat marked "RESERVED for the creator of JRRR." Hey, bubba...believe me, the RIGHT PEOPLE in large numbers have you at the top of their lists!! ME INCLUDED! Dan McCurdy

BILL INGRAM [KSBJ FM] (Houston-Cleveland, TX) Hey Jim, Happy Birthday!

COLONEL ST. JAMES (Houston, TX) Subject: TRHoF. Hey Jim, Thanks for the mention and the kind words in your article. It was great seeing you and hugging you at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame ceremonies. So many great friends there! Thanks again and thanks for listening! Take care and God bless! Aloha, Colonel St. James; Texas Radio Hall of Fame (www.colonelstjames.com) / (www.facebook.com/col.stjames) Listen 7pm til 12Mid CT online at www.kkrw.com!

SAM LEE (Beverly Hills, CA) Hi, Jim: Happy Birthday and many more to come. Your Bro, Sam

JIM PREWITT [Catfish] (Sacramento, CA) Happy Birfday Jimmy! When I get settled in to my new job I'm sending you some money to help keep your newsletter going. I enjoy reading it and want to help you out and encourage others to do the same. Please send me your address. Sincerely, Jim Prewitt

MIKE MARSHALL (Houston, TX) Jim, I totally overlooked that it's your birthday. Happy birthday for the hour and twenty-two minutes that's left of it.

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Dear Jim, My wife and I retired to Lufkin, in Angelina County. I'm a Lufkin native, born in April of 1943, so I'm a few months older than you. My mother's family has been here since Santa Anna was running things. We moved to Pasadena when I was 12, and that's where I finished high school. I've lived away from Lufkin for most of my adult life, but we were here in the 80s when our kids were born. So when it came time to retire, my wife and I decided to return to Lufkin. I have relatives everywhere and lots of friends, so we're happy here. JB

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is such a wonderful TV show. It runs from 1964-68 on NBC TV. U.N.C.L.E. stars Robert Vaughn and David McCallum. Robert Vaughn is always great in any role that he plays. During that Cold War period we see several TV spy shows. U.N.C.L.E. stands for a secret agency called the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement. James Bond author Ian Fleming is a creator of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Happy Birthday! Yes, Happy Birthday to Lacy as well. I use that same method. I adopted my Pug Lois from the Pug Rescue on St. Patrick’s Day 2004. So we celebrate her birthday on March 17th.

CHUCK JOSEPH (Houston, TX) Happy birthday Jim! You don't look a day older than 67! Just kidding! It was good to see you at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction on Sunday! Remember when we were young on the radio having fun? I could tell some stories on you!! Have fun on your special day!

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNG MAN! Ray

CHARLES GEORGE [Chuck] (Dallas, TX) Happy Birthday! Happy Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Happy Happy Birthday!

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: 67th. JIM: Wishing you a very Happy Birthday on this, your special day. We appreciate you for being a special friend, too. BOB & BARB

WALTER WINCHELL (1897–1972) A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

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November 17, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #896

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME At first do not expect to attend the TRHOF ceremonies here in Houston, TX on Sunday, November 14, 2010 because of transportation and physical limitations. But Liz Patranella who heads the San Antonio Radio Reunion twice a year says that she would like to meet in person after we communicate for 6 years. So she dispatches a ticket by Pony Express to the event. Long time radio friend who is one of Houston, TX's well-known radio personalities, Dade Moore, says take it easy, dude. Dade motors all the way from far north of Space City to where Lacy and I live in far west H-town in the Energy Corridor to hitch me a ride to the big event at the massive Tin Hall in Cypress. Longtime Houston and San Antonio radio personality who has one of those deep voices, the real John Steel, says that he will escort me home. So, the deal is done.

John Steel and I sit at a small tall table for two near the stage because most of the big tables are reserved. The event is a huge sell out with just about all of TX great radio and TV people in attendance. Also get to meet San Antonio radio legend Paul Kirby who sits and stands next to us. These are two of the most wonderful people that you will ever meet. John has to go onstage to accept an award for someone who cannot attend. He makes a hilarious speech before the huge crowd that brings laughter. Also get to meet old friends Joe Ladd who is a very long time Houston radio legend that we used to work together on KIKK FM in 1977 and Bud Buschardt who we worked together at WFAA in 1967. He's on the TV side while I'm on radio. Bud becomes a very well-known Dallas Oldies radio personality on WFAA, KVIL FM, KLUV FM, KLIF and other frequencies. Both fellas give great speeches onstage. So nice to witness my buddies receive accolades for their radio achievements. Very good long time radio friends.

Yes, there are jerks in every crowd but I mention some of the best in radio and TV. Must not forget long time friends Mike Shannon and Larry Shannon. Not related except for radio. Larry and I are DJs on Top 40 KFJZ-1270 during my time there from 1973-75. As you well know, Larry is the inventor of Radio Daily News that is a staple of broadcasters all across America.

So many folks that I shake hands with and hug that I will miss a name or two. If I do, so very sorry because I love and respect each one of you. The reason that I hug so many of my radio friends is because they and I may not be around for our next get together. Two of the longtime Houston radio people who sit at my table last year die this year. So very sad because they look as healthy as lions but Alzheimer's strikes Marty Ambrose to where he has to resign his position on KUHT FM this year and later dies. Paul Williams is a sales manager for Univision here in Houston. We chat all the time but he is one of the two who passes away this year. Marty and Mary plus Paul have seats at my table at the TRHOF last year. Cannot find any more wonderful people on the entire face of earth than these folks. Love and respect them all so very much. It is such an honor to get to hug Marty's wife Mary. What a wonderful and beautiful woman Mary is.

First meet Marty in 1978 when I'm the noon-3 pm DJ on KNUZ-1230 here in Houston, also in 1979 during my noon-3 pm DJ show on KULF-790 here in H-town. Marty sits right beside me last year at the TRHOF in October 2009 and now he is gone. See Marty again at the KNUZ/KQUE Radio Reunion in April but by then the mighty Marty Ambrose is in a wheel chair. So very shocking how fast that dread Alzheimer's disease acts.

Friends know that first base is my favorite position on a baseball team all through the Fabulous Fifties in my home town Dallas. Lou Gehrig who is 1st baseman on the NY Yankees gets ALS which is similar to Alzheimer's disease and they rename ALS Lou Gehrig's disease. He sinks fast and dies quickly from ALS.

Many other radio people give hugs and shake hands but I just cannot remember all of their names. One is good friend Colonel St James who still sounds fabulous as a DJ on Album Rock KKRW FM (The Arrow 93.7) here in Houston. What a great guy he is. Nobody sounds better on the air plus he spins great tunes. Another radio name that you know is the legendary Ron Chapman who gives a long but very comedic speech onstage. Ron and his wife sit at my table at the TRHOF induction in S.A. way back in October 2004. There is hardly anyone on radio who is better behind the mic than Ron Chapman.

It is my honor to hug so many lovely radio girls who are women now. That is the thrill that I hope never is gone. The gorgeous Jo Interante who is a well-known Dallas and Los Angeles radio personality and also board member of the TRHOF gives me a warm hug. She is another one of the radio folks who gives a nice speech on stage. She moderates the big show. Jo is a lovely and classy girl who is a woman now. You may have heard her on KVIL FM in Big D. Ron Chapman lures her away from big time L.A. radio to come to KVIL FM. Can never forget Janet Yancey who is the wife of Houston radio legend Arch Yancey. We hug and hug and share a tale or two. Know Janet from back in 1978 when I'm a DJ on KNUZ-1230. She's such a sweet person. Chumbe Salinas hurries by. Yell out her name. She comes over and we hug for the very first time. Finally get to hug another lovely person, Liz Patranella. It is Liz who makes sure that I attend the 2010 TRHOF event.

Onstage at the TRHOF yesterday, Ron and Jo have very a cute bit about their good times on KVIL FM. What a talented pair of radio greats they are. A very well-known radio person who lives here in our town, Bill Moffitt, comes onstage. He sits in a chair and gives a very nice long, full of fun speech onstage. What a fine radio talent! On our way out, I spot the lovely Donna Croft who uses the air name T.J. Callahan on KILT FM during my time there from 1991-96. We hug...hope that it's not the last time, Donna. So sad to see my long time radio friends die all around us. We're dropping like flies.

CRB RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Country Radio Broadcasters names the 2011 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees: Dale Carter, Charlie Cook, the late Dene Hallam, Barry Kent, Bill Payne, and Lee Rogers receive induction at the Nashville Convention Center on March 1, 2010.

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CONNELL MILLER (Bella Vista, AR) Subject: Don't speed going to Dallas. Did I hear correctly? The Texas State Police are cracking down on speeders heading into Dallas. For the first offense, they give you two Dallas Cowboys Tickets. If you get stopped a second time, they make you use them. Talk about punishment fitting the crime! What crime could be that bad?

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#894) November 12, 2010 [Friday] Hi Jim: Read "Mr. Waldrop's response to my previous email on the Olbermann suspension...non suspension. Andy has always had a great sense of humor. Personally I don't care who or who doesn't contributes to candidates if you are an on the air personality. That's private business. If you openly advocate (campaign) on behalf of any candidate,thats an entirely different story for any contribution you make to the public in regards to informational reporting or commenting on the air waves, its tainted and no credibility. Its just open season on democrats ..and as history shows it comes and goes as a trend. Remember 1994...that was a flash in the pan. Some campaign managers have learned very well from History and one person named Goebbels. All the best Jim. Ray Whitworth

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: XM/Sirius VS. LOCAL radio...a friendly, counterpoint shout-out to...<<JERRY MILLER Tell Charlie George about XM/Sirius...today's great radio. Whatever you want when you want it! >> ?? ...unless the listener wants local temp & weather, high school sports/games, area college scores or local entertainment news; local radio station contests, local price comparisons on items from groceries to dune buggies; topical local information and/or humor given by local on-air personalities, playing musical hits that are locally purchased and locally popular. Truthfully, LOCAL radio is the only on-the-go medium with "whatever you want when you want it." Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 advertising/PR exec; freelance writer, voice talent

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Rock & Roll Oldies. Jim, There's probably a way to shorten this link: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=KGVL. It's to KGVL Greenville,TX 1400AM over the air. Their new format is Rock & Roll Oldies & they are now online. Take Care, David Faulkner

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: Norman Petty Studios. Jim, I drove by the Norman Petty Studio. I never went in. No one in Clovis in 1974 to 1975 made a big deal about Norman Petty's Studio. It was October 1974 when i left for KCLV not 1975 then I returned to KCRS Midland in May 1975. Leslie Wayne Hodges

BUDDY HOLLY (September 7, 1936-February 3rd, 1959) Death is very often referred to as a good career move.

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Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 15, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #895

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

STEALERS WHEEL IN SERIOUS CONDITION Gerry Rafferty, who gives us his huge hit Baker Street in 1978, is listed in critical condition with liver failure after he collapses a few days ago. Doctors place the 63-year old Scottish singer on a life-support machine but reports come to us that he is now off the machine. In February 2009, Rafferty is reported missing but he turns up living in Italy. Gerry issues a statement through his spokesperson after he is not seen for 6 months that says he is in Tuscany, extremely well, and writing new songs. Rafferty's first band is The Humblebums but they experience no success. In 1972, Rafferty has a solo hit with Can I Have My Money Back. Next, he forms Steeler’s Wheel with his friend Joe Egan. Steeler’s Wheel has an international hit with Stuck in the Middle with You. In 1978, he releases his solo album ‘City to City that features Baker Street. The album sells 5.5 million copies in the USA.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 A date that will live on in infamy because my years on this earth reach 67. Amount of radio stations is over 30 from Austin to Dallas, San Antonio, Ft. Worth, parts in between and for the past 33 years here in Houston, TX. Stuck in the middle of two radio station format catapults. In 1976, it's legendary KXOL-1360 in Ft. Worth, TX that jettisons Top 40 for Country. In 1981, good ole KILT FM here in Houston backslides from Album Rock into New Country. Time to head home because these feet are killing me.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What do you call 47 millionaires sitting in front of a big screen HDTV set watching the Super Bowl? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•WGN-720 Tribune News-Talk Chicago, IL bankruptcy thunder continues to roll. Frat house President/CEO Randy Michaels and his sidekick Lee Abrams abandon ship. (See below) Send out the life boat! About a dozen radio people flee for their lives: PD Kevin Metheny; 7-10pm host Jim Laski; traffic reporter/talk host John Phillips; his wife, sales VP Betsy Phillips; SVP/COO Jeff Kapugi; EVP Carolyn Gilbert and Interactive President Marc Chase. Stay tuned. •WGN-720 interim APD is Alex Quigley, News Director Charlie Meyerson and Sports Director Dave Eanet. •GLEN MACNOW of WIP-610 and Jayson Stark (ESPN) appear at the Kaiserman JCC Book Festival in the NW Philly suburb of Wynnewood, PA on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 to talk sports and autograph books. In 1691, the town of Wynnewood gets its name from Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn's physician and the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WIBW TV CBS/ABC CH13 in Topeka, KS begins broadcasting on November 15th. •1962 GRETCHEN PETERS songwriter (Independence Day, You Don't Even Know Who I Am and Let That Pony Run) born on November 15th in Bronxville, NY. •1979 ABC-TV announces that it will broadcast nightly specials on the Iran hostage on November 15th. •1989 VINCE GILL's album When I Call Your Name releases on MCA records on November 15th. •1997 WILLIAM SHATNER at 66 weds Norine Kidd on November 15th. •2006 JACK INGRAM's Lips Of An Angel releases on Big Machine records on November 15th.

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CONNELL MILLER (Bella Vista, AR) Subject: Wynn Stewart... Hi Jim, Thanks for the poop on Wynn Stewart! My wife can't understand why I keep backing up and rerunning the current Volkswagen spot two or three times through, knowing that we are not contemplating a purchase of that venerable old German marquee. "It's the MUSIC, dear" I yell as I yank the batteries from the remote to lessen the dent she would like to make in my cranium. As 'Another Day, Another Dollar' is climbing the charts in 1962, I'm a jock at KMUS in Muskogee. We were MOR except for an hour or two at sign on and another hour from noon till one. Our country jock, Jim Kizzia began playing that record heavily. May be wrong, but seems he even learned that tune to sing with the C&W band he had. Too bad it had to disappear from airplay (like most great old country) for the next forty-eight years! I'll bet the TV ad guys are furiously digging through bins of dusty 45's, looking for that long-forgotten country nugget to help sell some modern new product. Classic rock tunes have been there for a while, such as our old friend Levon Helm's great vocals and drumming on the Band's "The Weight" pushing AT&T a couple of years back. Hopefully, though, more forgotten tunes from the country-side will pop up, creating a similar stir (and maybe a few bucks in some old performer's lean pockets). Have a good weekend, Jim... Connell

BILLY DEATON Former San Antonio, TX talent agent/manager/DJ Billy Deaton always responds to a greeting with Another Day Another Dollar as he rushes by quickly. In 1969, Deaton tells me that he will pull up stakes in the Alamo City and move to Nashville, TN. During his 40+ years in the music industry, he works with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Mel Tillis, Bill Anderson and Tom T. Hall. He is Faron Young's manager for 26 years. Billy lives the last few years of his life in a nursing home. So sad to say that my pal Billy Deaton who becomes well-known as The Deacon of Music Row passes away at 74 on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

LEE ABRAMS (Chicago, IL) Please note my new email is N101XM@********* ...N101XM is the tail number of my airplane...a few VERY good things in the works...stand by!

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Revised Olbermann. Hey Jim and Lacy, I agree with everything you say, from top to bottom. I didn't know Olbermann had a run in with a Latino woman, but it's probably just one of many reasons he's one of the most hated people inside NBC. I don't doubt for a moment that Comcast wants to get rid of Olbermann, which is why I really think they were hoping he would give them a reason to fire him. He did, and they did. By the way, when I referred to Fox News as "hated" I meant that it is "hated" by the lefties at NPR. I LOVE Fox News, just like you do. It's the only place on TV that reports the news truthfully. Happy holiday back at you, Jim Bell

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#894) November 12, 2010 [Friday] Hi Jim, Jim Bell’s comments in today’s newsletter about the Fox Network piqued my interest. I think most politicians today, like a lot of voters, define themselves as conservatives or liberals, democrats or republicans, and being Americans is somewhere way down the list. I’m pretty sure there aren’t any more Adlai Stevensons or Nelson Rockefellers running for office these days and even those who initially intend to vote for the good of the country quickly get corrupted by party power brokers and lobbyists. The "us against them" climate in politics today makes me very uncomfortable and makes me hold my nose every time I vote. I seem to recall the statement from back in Revolutionary war days, "We have to all hang together, or surely, we will hang separately. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music)

HANK WILLIAMS [Henry] (Austin, TX) Subject: radio tip. Jim: FYI - A former Texas broadcaster has a birthday coming up. Joe Gracey turns 60 on November 14th. In the 1970's Joe worked as a DJ at KXOL (1360) in Fort Worth and at Austin's KNOW (1490) and KOKE FM (95.5). He lives in the Austin area and is married to singer/songwriter/recording artist Kimmie Rhodes. - Henry Williams, Austin, TX. USA

TRIVIA ANSWER: With a head coach change from Wade Philips to Jason Garrett plus a disastrous season it appears that The Dallas Cowboys may group themselves in front of a TV to watch in anguish another team in the Super Bowl scrimmage in owner Jerry Jones' elaborate new billion dollar stadium.

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Had a nice visit at KID-AM/FM in Pocatello (or Twin Falls?) but I kept on going...to Spokane, then Montana, across Wyoming and Nebraska, up Minnesota, around Lake Superior, to Lake Erie...then back to Gallup, New Mexico, for a job there. That was 1982. bc

DINAH SHORE (March 1, 1917-February 24, 1994) See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet!

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November 12, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #894

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

MORNING SHOW RADIO HOST PASSES According to The Niagara Falls Review, long-time Niagara Falls, ON-NY radio personality Mike Ryan dies at 45 from a heart attack. In 2004, Mike teams up with Noelle Sinclair on the afternoon show before he moves on up to mornings in 2005. From 2005 until June 2010 Ryan co-hosts the morning show on CFLZ FM (The River 105.1). Overall, Ryan is on the air at CFLZ FM for 13 years. CFLZ FM invites fans to post their remembrances of Mike Ryan on its Facebook page. Mike's funeral service is Saturday, November 13, 2010 at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Buffalo, NY.

VOLKSWAGEN TV Television ad execs must just now be discovering the appeal of real Country Classic music because they create that great Volkswagen TV ad that features one of my favorite Country singers, Wynn Stewart, with his hit record Another Day Another Dollar. His tune on Challenge records enters Billboard on November 24, 1962 and peaks at #27. Many call Wynn the father of the Bakersfield Sound on the west coast that also brings us singer-guitarist timeless song writer Tommy Collins (Leonard Sipes), Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Buck is one of the guitar players in Tommy's late 1950s band. One of my favorite tunes by Merle is Leonard which winds the tale of the tragic life of Leonard Sipes. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vepxyLeLTs) Tommy dies at 69 on March 14, 2000 in Ashland City, TN. Wynn's CA high school buddy Ralph Moody is his fabulous pedal steel guitar player. As a session musician we hear Ralph on hits from many other top recording artists. He's in Waylon Jennings band for 20 years. Moody is a writer too. He co-writes Ray Price's big 1956 hit Crazy Arms that lasts 20 weeks as #1. Sad to say that Wynn won't receive any royalty checks from the current Volkswagen TV ad because he dies of a heart attack at only 51 on July 17, 1985. He probably has his most productive years on Capitol records from 1964-71. In the summer of 1967, when I'm the noon-3pm DJ on KPCN-730 in my home town Dallas, TX we spin Wynn's biggest hit record It's Such A Pretty World Today on Capital. The tune remains #1 on Billboard for two weeks. Will never be able to thank KPCN's Program Manager Ed Milton (Miller) enough for bringing me up from KHFI FM in Austin to such a wonderful radio station as KPCN to share the mic with Dallas radio legends Bill Mack, Groovy Joe Poovey and Randy Ryder. We have so much fun with those 16" RCA turntables. Those really are the good ole days.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does The Guiding Light premiere on radio? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Casey James' day of birth falls on Friday, November 12th. •JIM GRACI joins Cumulus Media News/Talk KLIF-570 Dallas, TX on November 15, 2010 as PD to replace Paul Duckworth who exits for personal-medical issues. •JEFF GASPIN well-liked NBC Universal Television Entertainment executive who serves as chairman since July 2009 hits the exit ramp due to the Comcast reorganization. Heads spin fast as we talk. Others move on, too. •NANCY TELLEM onetime CBS executive-now consultant in talks to replace Gaspin as NBC Uni's head of Television Entertainment. Don't touch that Bat dial! •KRISPY KREME in Albuquerque, NM honors American military vets with a free doughnut on November 11, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 ELLIS ISLAND, gateway to America, in New York Harbor shuts it doors on November 12th after processing more than 12 million immigrants since it opens in 1892. •1968 CHRIS CAGLE 2000 ACM Top New Artist nominee born on November 10th in De Ridder, LA. •1979 DIMITRI TIOMPKIN one of Hollywood's most distinguished composers dies at 85 on November 12th. •1984 JOHNNY CASH tapes his CBS Christmas on the Road special in Montreaux, Switzerland on November 12th. •1997 DICK VITALE ESPN college basketball's top analyst since 1979-80 signs through 2004 on November 12th. •2006 JOSH TURNER belts out America's National Anthem at Nashville's LP Field on November 12th when the NFL Tennessee Titans host the Baltimore Ravens.

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BOB DEARBORN (Ontario, Canada) Wow, that's a great service you have there, Jim. My compliments on a fine job. Beyond the few I started with, the links I've added at the Almanac have been reciprocal with the people who have written stories about the Almanac (those are listed, too, under The Ink Well) or have linked to the Almanac from their Web sites. That way both sides of the arrangement get the benefit of increased traffic. Would an Almanac story or link at JRRR be something you'd consider? Rather than waiting for a friend to send you copies, why not visit and bookmark the Web site yourself? It is updated daily at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. http://oldediscjockeysalmanac.blogspot.com/ Keep up the great work! Bob

WHERE DO YOU READ JRRR? Tell us how far away from Houston, TX that you read JRRR. Got a news tip or a question? Send your full Name, City, State and Country of residence to rosekkkj@earthlink.net. Thank you.

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Have no fear. You are dead right about the Internet and all the crazy loons out there. Having a website is like running a small store in Time Square. They say if in Time Square long enough, everybody you know and everybody you ever knew will pass by. Most will be friendly, but a lot of them are crazy and will make your life miserable. Why? Because they can. I like the Fox News network, but I don't like everybody there. I do like their morning show people, but not those young guys on weekends. O'Reilly is great, but his giant galaxy class ego gets in the way sometimes. Hannity is too locked in with his conservative views. He's one of those people who thinks compromising to get something done is a betrayal of your principles. I can't agree with that. I think Republicans and Democrats are elected to work out their disagreements and find solutions to the country's problems. I have no patience with people who refuse to compromise. Rush Limbaugh is one of those. Glen Beck scares me. I agree with most of his views, but he's wound up too tight for me. He's a fanatic, and fanatics are dangerous. There are times when I think he's going to explode right there on the air one of these days. Don't let the loons get you down. You do a great job with JRRR, and I'm one who appreciates what you do. And by the way, feel free to use my original email about Olbermann in an upcoming JRRR installment. Jim Bell

ANDY WALDROP (Houston, TX) Subject: Response. In response to Mr. Whitworth's comment: The difference between the employers of Mr. Limbaugh and Mr. O'Reilly and the employers of Mr. Olbermann...is that the employers that have Limbaugh and O'Reilly on their payrolls don't have some ridiculous policy that prohibits their employees from making political contributions. MSNBC, obviously, does (or did). Seems as though MSNBC needs to attempt to make-up their feeble (and decaying) minds as to what their policy is on that. So...would it have been OK if Mr. Olbermann had made a contribution to a Republican candidate as Mr. Whitworth implies? I think not!

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston, TX) Subject: Keith Olbermann indefinite suspension. I think it was a ratings stunt...don’t you? "When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose." Chuck

JERRY MILLER [Mueller] (Houston, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#893) November 10, 2010 [Wednesday] Tell Charlie George about XM/Sirius...today's great radio. Whatever you want when you want it!

TRIVIA ANSWER: Daytime drama The Guiding Light premieres on NBC radio on January 25, 1937.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) I was always an outsider looking in, I loved it when going by car we could see the DJ from a window as he did his show and see him wave to us. Like when a train with its engineer would wave from the caboose which is no longer. I used to take a magazine, Acoustic Guitar, but they only pitched high end equipment, not what a beginner should get, granted they should have a good guitar, but not one that would cost a house to own until they are making money as a performer. 73, Charles

HUGO WEAVING (April 4, 1960-p) We're all outsiders in a way. We're all alone and can become very lonely.

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November 10, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #893

HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY!

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

MSNBC SAYS NEVER MIND Will someone please define the word indefinitely for us? After all of the hoop-la about the indefinite suspension of MSNBC talk host Keith Olbermann all we have to report now is never mind. Keith returns to his MSNBC talk show on Tuesday night, November 9, 2010. How's this for an explanation? Phil Griffin, MSNBC President issues this statement: After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night's program is an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy. We look forward to having him back on the air Tuesday night. The decision to suspend Olbermann caused some controversy among media pundits, some of whom were incredulous that the network would seriously rebuke a partisan pundit for donating to political party. Guess that to MSNBC the word indefinite really means just a couple of days. If you remember, MSNBC suspends Keith Olbermann indefinitely on Friday because they say that he makes political contributions to three Democrats which violates network policy.

MORE ALTERNATIVES FOR HOUSTON RADIO On July 18, 2000 KTBZ FM (107.5) switches frequencies with Oldies KLDE FM (94.5). This move places KLDE FM on the much weaker 107.5 frequency which means that KLDE FM has to start all over again with very little success. KTBZ FM Cox alternative (The Buzz 94.5) becomes a hit. So, KLDE FM drops its Fabulous Fifties Oldies but Goodies music and flips to Classic Rock KGLK FM. The success of KTBZ FM's shuffle causes KHPT FM '80s Rock (The Point 106.9) to decide to do an about face over to Alternative Gold from the ‘80s and ‘90s (The Zone 106.9) with artists such as Pearl Jam, U2, Foo Fighters, Green Day, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers and Matchbox 20. Two out of those three FM stations are fringe frequencies for the Bayou City’s radio market: KGLK FM [Lake Jackson] and KHPT FM [Conroe] while KTBZ FM has an FCC broadcast license for Houston. Clear Channel Communications is the current owner of KTBZ FM (The Buzz 94.5). Others in the cluster are Sports KBME-790, Classic Rock KKRW FM (93.7), Adult Contemporary KODA FM (99.1), Talk KPRC-950 and News-Talk KTRH-740. The city of Houston, TX now has 4 All Sports, 5 News-Talk, 3 Country and no less than 6 FM radio stations that play variations of one form or another of Rock music. Too much clutter on the radio dial breeds no more huge double-digit ratings.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When is the first color telecast of a major league baseball game? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Jesse C. Smith, JR. celebrates his special day on Thursday, November 11, 2010. TOM GLADE Clear Channel Wichita, KS market manager leaves the building after 4 years. Tom says he departs because billings are down 4%. •DISNEY sells two of its smallest O&Os in its 10-station ABC Owned Television Stations Group: WJRT TV Flint, MI and WTVG TV Toledo, OH. •KBWF FM (The Wolf 95.7) San Francisco, CA signs Fitz in the Morning on the newly-formed Wolf Network. The show originates from the studios of KKWF FM (The Wolf 100.7) Seattle, WA.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1958 WUFT TV PBS CH5 in Gainesville, FL begins broadcasting on November 10th. •1962 HANK SNOW's Classic single I've Been Everywhere zooms to #1 on Billboard's Country survey on November 10th. •1970 CHARLES DEGAULLE, President/General of France dies at 79 on November 10th. •1983 MIRANDA LAMBERT 2005 CMA Horizon Award nomine born on November 10th in Lindale, TX. •1994 CARMEN MCRAE [Clark] Jazz singer/pianist dies on November 10th at 74. •2004 GRETCHEN WILSON's Redneck Woman is her first gold single on November 10th.

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BOBBY COPELAND [J.] (Knoxville-Oak Ridge, TN) Subject: Merle Haggard. Merle was really hot during his heyday. During the later years, many complained about his concerts because he wanted to sing his newer material, and the fans wanted his old and great material. Blessings, Bobby

JIM BELL [KUFH FM 88.7 Retired 1997-2010] (Lufkin, TX) Subject: Olbermann. Dear Jim, Anyone who has been in broadcasting for more than a few days can spot the old management dodge of looking for an excuse to fire somebody. That's what NPR did when they fired Juan Williams for supposedly voicing an opinion. Oh please. They fired him for voicing opinions on the right-leaning and hated Fox News Network. I will bet a year's pay nobody would have said a word if Williams had said what he did on Olbermann's left-leaning program. By the way, isn't "Indefinite Suspension" the same thing as "Fired?" Whatever, for MSNBC to "suspend" Olbermann and say it was for making political donations is every bit as lame as NPR firing Williams and saying it was for voicing opinions. I think it was because Olbermann has allowed himself to start thinking he is bigger than the network. He has fallen so in love with himself and his opinions, and he is so brutal and visceral in the way he attacks and insults people who don't agree with him. And he doesn't just attack their opinions. He attacks them and their character on a personal level, and calls them "The Worst People in the World." Whether you love Olbermann or hate him, that's not how to attract and audience and make it grow. The only viewers Olbermann attracts are his sycophants who worship at his feet and shower him with tweets and emails singing his praises and saying how much they love him and agree with him. Look at his ratings. The latest Nielsen’s show his audience numbers are only about one fourth as big as O'Reilly and the pathetic Parker/Spitzer program. I think MSNBC is just ready to make a change, but they needed a reason to suspend him. When he violated his contract by making a political donation without management permission, they jumped at the chance. The average IQ at MSNBC has gone up 40 points. Jim Bell, Retired now living in East Texas

RAY WHITWORTH (DFW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#892) November 08, 2010 [Monday] You know Jim I find it interesting that Olbermann gets suspended at MSNBC for making a political contribution and I am fine with that. However Limbaugh and O'Reiley have mentioned many times they have given contributions on behalf of candidates as well. It's okay I suppose if the candidate is a republican. On Ray Lincoln. After WOAI-AM and KRZI in WACO he had a stint in the late 70's at KFJZ (1270) am Fort Worth. I heard he died about 8 years ago. He had a great show. All the best. Ray Whitworth

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi Jim, I went to Clovis N.M. in October 1974 from KCRS 550 Midland, Texas where I was on air since October 9 1971. KCLV is today in year 2010 owned by Lonnie Allsup who has the Allsup's Convenience Store. KCLV says Owned by ZIA Broadcasting. ZIA Broadcasting is Lonnie Allsup. KCRS 550 Station manager Parker Humes has Program Director Dick Baze call me to tell me there is a mid day opening on KCRS and wanted to offer this to me. I proudly took the offer and returned home to Midland to return to mid days on KCRS 550 in May 1975. (Not May 1976.) In May 1976 I was on Double U A C O. Where Jim Miller taught me how to say Double U. W is two U's put together. Double U A C O. Helps to have a teacher. Leslie Wayne Hodges

TRIVIA ANSWER: On August 11, 1951 CBS broadcasts the first major league baseball game on color television: the Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Boston Braves from Ebbets Field.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Hi, I think there is still good radio to listen to though getting harder to find. I don't like the new stuff played and the old stuff tends to bore me from having heard it too often. Like when I watch a movie about actors putting on a show, I like shop talk but not when watching a movie, I want the finished product. Where as I enjoy the shop talk in your newsletter, makes me realize how much work goes into what I heard that I enjoyed. Charles George

MIKE SHEPPARD [Veteran DJ] My heart will always beat just a little faster when the word radio is spoken.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 08, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #892

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MSNBC SAYS OLBERMANN IS WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD MSNBC News suspends indefinitely without pay Keith Olbermann because he makes campaign contributions to three Democratic candidates during the latest election cycle. MSNBC president Phil Griffin's incisive statement to the press tells it all, I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night. Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay. On Friday, November 5, 2010 Politico reports that Olbermann donates $2,400 each to two Arizona representatives, Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords, as well as Senate contender Jack Conway in Kentucky which is in violation of NBC News policy. Before his announced suspension, Olbermann tells Politico, I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level. Olbermann is a harsh critic of News Corporation's donations to the Republican Governors Association plus there is concern that his campaign contributions not only undermine those arguments but his attacks on spending by independent groups that do not have to disclose their donors. Chris Hayes, an often on-air contributor to MSNBC News takes Olbermann's place on Friday night.

INGRAHAM RESIGNS WITH FOX MediaBistro reports that popular Talk Radio Network nationally syndicated political commentator, Laura Ingraham, signs a new multi-year deal with Fox News for big bucks. Laura appears on Fox cable news as a regular contributor. She is the primary guest host on the top rated O'Reilly Factor. Roger Ailes, Fox News CEO, brags: I am glad Laura has re-signed with Fox. She is a great talent. She’s very smart, with searing insights, and she has a terrific sense of humor. Ingraham chimes in: I'm absolutely thrilled to be continuing my career in political analysis and commentary on Fox News. There is no other place on cable with a more dedicated team of professionals at every level, and it is this commitment to excellence that makes me most proud to call Fox News home. Laura's new pact with Fox News reaches seven figures.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does John Daly interrupt CBS network programming to announce that the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•LES MOONVES CEO of CBS Radio boasts a 9% revenue gain in the third quarter: We are benefiting greatly from a return of advertising to historical levels. •EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION buys Christian Contemporary KLVS FM in Stockton, CA from San Joaquin Broadcasting. •WBGG-970 Clear Channel Fox Sports Pittsburgh, PA flips to ESPN Radio 970. WBGG is also the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and WV football and basketball as well as the Jim Rome Show. •RED ZEBRA re-signs Sports media vet Tony Kornheiser to keep him on ESPN WTEM-980 Washington, DC for the next 2 years.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1959 KJTV TV (now KGET) NBC CH17 in Bakersfield, CA 1st broadcast on November 8th. •1964 ROGER MILLER records King of the Road on November 3rd in Nashville, TN. •1979 ABC TV broadcasts Iran Crisis: American Held Hostage with Frank Reynolds on November 8th which is the forerunner to Nightline. •1980 WILLIE NELSON's On The Road Again rises to the top on Billboard's Country singles survey on November 8th. •1991 CAROL BURNETTE SHOW premieres on CBS-TV on November 8th. •2003 BUDDY JEWELL's video Sweet Southern Comfort debuts on CMT's Most Wanted Live on November 8th.

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JIM TRAVIS [Jo] (Hot Springs, AR) Subject: A move back to TX? Yes it's true Jim, I will be doing mornings on KBEY. I was going to let you know today. As you know, the stations were bought a few weeks back by Gary Moss. The AM station will be Sports from ESPN. As it stands now, both mornings and afternoons will be live. The station is now located in Marble Falls, which is great for me as I have a daughter living there. Gary is in the process of moving into a new building and putting in all new stuff. Now, he also has the daunting task of teaching an old dog new tricks. It can be done; it just takes a little bit longer. Plus, I have to leave Jo here in Arkansas with her legions of four-legged friends until I can find someplace that will put up with her, not to mention the friends. Talk about a daunting task! (www.JimWWTravis.com)

HANK WILLIAMS (Austin, TX) Subject: news tip. Jim: Here's a 'news tip' which might be worth checking out for your next newsletter. My sources tell me longtime Austin broadcaster Jim Travis is returning to the air in central Texas. On December 15, 2010 he is to begin doing the morning show on KBEY-FM out of Burnet, Texas. The station, with a classic Country format, is at 92.5 FM. - Henry Williams, Austin, TX U.S.A.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: Ray & Ram. Jim, I have not seen any thing on Ray Lincoln from you. Did you hear Ray on the air or work with him? Ray Lincoln of Ray & Ram on WOAI / KARN. what can you tell me about Ray & Ram Ray Lincoln? I sure would like to have his air checks. rays show gave me a positive lift. I know for a short while Roger WWW Garrett hired Ray Lincoln away from Arkansas to be on air in Austin KHFI. Ray Lincoln after WOAI in the mid late 1970's was on KRZI in Waco. I enjoyed listening to Ray Lincoln and his other voice Ram on WOAI 1973 through 1975. I could hear Ray Lincoln in Midland, Texas and Clovis, New Mexico. From what I have read I think Ray got his start while in the Air Force about 1968 where he might have been first on the air in Portales and or Raton, New Mexico. Where Jimmy Gilmer is from it is written. Does KHFI still have their on air homecoming days where the talent from the past returns to "DO IT AGAIN" (Steely Dan)? Leslie Wayne Hodges, KZQX Radio (www.kzqx.com)

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Hi, I just bought a book, Violin For Dummies. I hate anything that calls a person a dummy but I needed a book to help me, even though, I already can read music to some extent from playing the guitar and mandolin. I knew a person who liked KRMH though I thought K98 was a better station. Like I always liked KFAD better than KNUS. I was visiting KPPC-FM and I mentioned KNUS and the two announcers there both said, "Gordon McLendon he is a real Liberal..." It was in the basement of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. I noticed Mitch Ryder had signed the wall and so had Paul Revere and others. Charles George

TRIVIA ANSWER: On December 7, 1941 John Daly of CBS News interrupts network programming to announce that the Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor. CBS experimental TV station WCBW in NYC goes on the air with a nine-hour broadcast with news about the attack in Hawaii. This is the first television news instant special. All during the war, CBS broadcasts nearly 35,700 programs about America's war effort.

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Laus Deo...Jim...thought you might find this interesting...many folks, I would imagine, might not be aware of the Latin translation of your tag "Laus Deo" much less the seminal literal references in countless locations throughout Washington, D.C. 'Praise be to God!' In God We Trust! LAUS DEO! - Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 advertising/PR exec; freelance writer, voice talent

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 05, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #891

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SOUL SINGER CANCELS SHOWS Acting on the advice of her doctors; Aretha Franklin cancels her appearance in Charlottesville, VA plus her show at Drury University in Springfield, MO this week. The Drury University press release also states that she will not perform again in 2010. If what we understand is true, it also means that her appearances are off at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT on November 20, 2010 and at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on December 9th. But, her representative tells Pollstar.com that, so far, only the October dates are off. Aretha's physical condition appears to be a hushed up matter. She does have a few setbacks this year. Two months ago she falls and breaks two ribs which causes her to call off two concerts in NY. Last month Franklin' son receives injuries from a confrontation, which requires emergency surgery. Her Charlottesville appearance is a make-up date for the October 1st concert that she postpones to aid her son during his recovery. JRRR prays that Aretha Franklin’s health improves so that she can return to the stage to belt out her Classic hit tunes.

ORLEANS NOT STILL THE ONE? Remember the great summer 1976 feel good tune Still the One by Rock group Orleans? John Hall is the one who lays down those terrific guitar licks. After the mid 1970s Orleans' tunes fall off of the national charts. John decides to get into politics. Since 2007, he represents New York District 19 that serves all of Putnam County plus parts of Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Westchester Counties. But the recent GOP tsunami brings his defeat at the hand of tea party favorite Republican Nan Heyworth. Nan beats Hall 53% to 47%.

CAPITAL CITY RADIO CHANGES In August, 2010 Joel Burke exits his PD role at Lincoln Financial Media Country KYGO FM (New Country 98.5) Denver, CO. Clear Channel Radio pulls him in to program its Country pair KASE FM (Today's Country & Your All Time Favorites 100.7) and KVET FM (The Genuine Austin Original 98.1) in Austin, TX. Jay Shannon CCR/Austin OM brags, Joel brings top market experience and expertise to lead our legendary stations to success. Interim KASE & KVET PD Gary Walsh transitions over as digital PD for the cluster. Gary also will be in charge of the production department plus Clear Channel Austin Total Traffic Network. In other Austin radio news, Zannie Kaye is the new APD for Top 40 KHFI FM (98.3) and Rhythmic KPEZ FM (The Beat 102.3) and he does the morning show on KPEZ FM.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What year does TV western the Gene Autry Show premiere on CBS TV? How long does it run? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CHAD RUFER exits his PD post at Hot AC WINK FM (96.9) and News/Talk WINK-1200 (WPTK 2003-10) in Ft. Myers, FL to program CBS Radio Hot AC KZZO FM (Now 100.5) in Sacramento, CA effective November 22, 2010. •WZAT FM Cumulus Hot AC (Mix 102.1) Savannah, GA flips to Sports. •RUPERT MURDOCH's News Corporation officially notifies the European Union of its proposal to buy full control of U.K. pay TV provider BSkyBon on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. •RANDY MICHAELS former Tribune CEO tells the Wall Street Journal that what finishes him off at Tribune is Lee Abrams notorious memo.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1958 KGLD TV NBC CH11 (now KSNG) Garden City, KS 1st broadcast on November 5th. •1960 JOHNNY HORTON dies in an auto accident on November 5th in Austin, TX after he performs at the Skyline. Also in the accident are his manager Tillman Franks & guitarist Tommy Tomlinson. •1979 AL CAPP cartoonist creator of Li'l Abner dies at 70 on November 5th. •1985 THE JUDDS' album Rockin' With the Rhythm releases on RCA records on October 30th. •1996 EDDIE HARRIS saxophonist/composer dies on November 5th at 62. •2004 KEITH URBAN's album Be Here goes Gold and Platinum at the same time on November 4th.

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BILL CONWAY (San Francisco, CA) Subject: chuck murphy. I saw Tony Lawrence and Bud Buschardt’s mentioning Chuck Murphy who truly has pipes. Here is a link to his web site www.dreamgiftmedia.com/ Chuck was a year ahead of me at Bishop Dunne and as I recall played drums and sang in a high school band called Sammy & The Only Ones. Bill Conway, KOIT FM Program Director

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston-Katy, TX) Jim; You wanted a few words about my memory of K-BOX (1480) in Dallas. "It wasn’t long before one of the monthly Hooper surveys indicated we had beaten KLIF by a small amount in at least one day-part. That was enough to get the attention of KLIF GM Bill Morgan, one of McLendon’s top lieutenants, who called me at home the night the survey was released. He requested I come to his house and talk to him the following day. We met at the pool in his backyard, and I was hired to do afternoons at KLIF for substantially more money. Chuck Dunaway

CHUMBE SALINAS (Benavides, TX) Subject: Trace Reynolds - I Miss You. Glad you like the song! Your click just gives him another viewer which always helps in promoting him and the more views and the more his video is spread to others, the more he is heard. I'd love to see this video go viral for Veterans' day! How about linking it to your newsletter! :) Thanks if you do. Please go to friends@foxnews.com and send them an email to view Trace Reynolds' video "I Miss You". With enough inquiries and requests, they might invite him on the show to sing it. Here's the link to the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzkgCwLmho cs

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Old KSKY Site. Greetings Jim & Lacy, Looking at this picture recently www.fybush.com/site-021107.html (scroll about 2/3 of the way down for photo of the old KSKY transmitter site) brought back some memories. This site was out on Scyene Road in Dallas. Ike Blevins (our Chief Engineer at KTNS) helped with the construction of the night pattern portion of it. Prior to 1986 KSKY was a daytimer @ 10 KW through one tower. The new night pattern would be 250 watts using three towers. When it was ready to go, Ike invited me to stop by for a tour. Not long after KSKY started broadcasting at night, they hired my friend Judith Powell to do an evening air shift playing Gospel music. She did her show from this site. I remember stopping by to visit with her during her show. Just some memories of an old site torn down several years ago. It's probably a housing development by now! Take Care, David Faulkner

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: B-Western movies. Jim: yes, we could talk all day about the ole B-Westerns & those stars of the big-screen. I have been most fortunate to have met several of them including: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Tex Ritter, Tim Holt, Johnny Mack Brown, Al "fuzzy" St. John, Tim McCoy (whom I brought on stage once in a show), Buster Crabbe, Eddie Dean, George Montgomery, Johnny Bond, William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd, Dorothy Fay, Stuart Hamblen, Rex Allen, Gregory Peck, Jimmy Stewart, Bob Nolan, Dick Foran, Gale Storm, Merle Travis, Wesley Tuttle, Jimmy Wakely, Bob Wills, Chill Wills, Dale Robertson, Pee Wee King, Jimmie Davis, Tex Fletcher, Lloyd Perryman, Jimmy Bryant, Spike Jones, etc. (Served as MC on a few Tex Ritter shows too & have autographs still on file for several above list, of which I believe only perhaps two survive..) So plan your trip west & we'll meet for an ole-fashion gab-fest. Besides, Barb & I are good hosts.

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Gene Autry Show premieres on CBS TV on July 23, 1950. The popular TV western's last broadcast is on August 7, 1956.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Hi, It is like Jazz where performers claimed they did better in Europe than at home. You don't miss water until... I think the young kids miss out when they toss something aside because of age, but then we do also. There is money in being new even if it is repackaged... Like Classical Music stations that remove the slow movements of a concerto and play only pieces that are well known and upbeat. I like making homegrown music but I know there is no market, so have made money doing other things like working in the grocery industry. Charles

JOHNNY GRIFFIN [tenor saxophonist] (April 24, 1928-July 25, 2008) Jazz is music made by and for people who have chosen to feel good in spite of conditions.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 03, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #890

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

THE FOX GIVES THE SHEPARD MILLIONS Fox News signature anchor Shepard Smith's new multi-year pact runs through 2014. His new contract rises above his current $7-$8 million a year. To earn his extra bounty Shepard continues also to anchor the FOX Report and Studio B. Smith is one of FNC's original stars. He joins FNC in its infancy in 1996 as a Los Angeles, CA correspondent. For the past 11 years, he anchors FNC's signature 7 PM newscast The FOX Report with Shepard Smith which rules its roost for more than 100 consecutive months. He covers major news events such as Hurricane Katrina, the Middle East conflict, 9/11, the war in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Columbine school massacre and President Clinton’s impeachment. Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News points out, Shep is a rare journalist whose signature style leads the news industry while embodying the traits of great newsmen of past generations. His talent, passion and dedication to journalism are unmatched and we’re proud that he’ll continue in this role for many years to come. Shepard adds I look forward to my future at FOX News where Roger’s commitment to journalism has allotted me the freedom and resources necessary to execute the only one-hour newscast in cable news.

RADIO DISNEY SALE Radio Disney Group's rep Drew Korzeniewski sells WBWL-600 in Jacksonville, FL to Chesapeake-Portsmouth Broadcasting Corporation's rep Nancy A. Epperson for $650K. RDG's Korzeniewski sells KALY-1240 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Jennifer Smart Foundation's rep Ian H. Stewart et al for $125K. KALY is silent since 01/22/10. In other transactions on the local scene Gerald Benavides sells the CP for KJJB FM (95.3) Houston-Eagle Lake, TX plus FM CP in Abilene-Baird TX for $150K to Leticia Moreno dba Moreno Broadcasting.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Thomas Harris creates Dr. Hannibal Lecter in his marvelous books of fiction. Thomas introduces Lecter in the 1981 novel Red Dragon. Anthony Hopkins is outstanding as Hannibal Lecter in the 1988 film Silence of the Lambs. What other actors portray Hannibal on the movie screen? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Shadoe Stevens' birthday is on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. •DON GERONIMO afternoon Sports host on KHTK-1140 in Sacramento, CA released from UC Davis Media Center four days after he falls from a stage at a station event and injures his head. •ALICIA SHEPARD National Public Radio spokesperson says her office receives hundreds of calls plus 22,769 emails with complaints after they fire news analyst Juan Williams. •COMCAST loses more than 620,000 TV subscribers so far in 2010. But executives insist the declines are not due to people dropping cable to watch programming for free online.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 WIZARD OF OZ 1st televised on CBS-TV on November 3rd. •1960 MERLE HAGGARD released from San Quentin Prison on November 3rd with more than two years left on parole. •1978 DIFF'RENT STROKES 1st broadcast on NBC TV on November 3rd. •1982 ALABAMA's Christmas in Dixie releases on RCA records on November 5th. •1992 JOHN H. DAVIS actor as Jackie in Our Gang movies dies at 78 of respiratory failure in Santa Monica, CA on November 3rd. •2009 CARRIE UNDERWOOD's album Play On releases on Arista records on November 3rd.

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SAM LEE (Beverly Hills, CA) Subject: The Frustration of it all... Thanks! Glad you liked it. I also liked the Bullwinkle Obit. You really have a way with them. No pun intended, but you make them "come alive." Stay well. Love ya, Bro. Sam from the "Left-Coast." (smile) The Zeitgeist Corporation (www.ZeitgeistCorp.org)

BOBBY COPELAND [J.] (Knoxville-Oak Ridge, TN) Jimmy Dean and Don Williams to join Country Music Hall of Fame. I'm surprised at both. I guess Jimmy Wakely upset too many to get into the Hall.

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston-Katy, TX) Jim; You wanted a few words about my memory of K-BOX (1480) in Dallas. "At KBOX one day in 1962, a 16-year old kid, Charlie Van Dyke dropped by the studios and asked to be allowed to do chores in exchange for news copy to take home and practice his technique. I said he could, and eventually allowed him to use the production board after hours to record his voice. Every so often, his mother would call late in the day or early in the evening and ask if he was still there, and would I please send him home. Charlie became our high school reporter and was paid in records. His voice was that mature and powerful at the early age of 16 and it remains one of the great voices in radio. Some people just have it naturally. Chuck Dunaway

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Amy Iverson. Jim; I've been invited to spend some time with VNR-1 Communications. I have been booking interviews with stations around the country. I had a chance to visit with Amy Iverson at KSL-Salt Lake City. She is co-host of the local show that replaced Sean Hannity. Amy was part of the group that launched All News All Day on KRLD in 2001. She moved on to Seattle, and tells me she's now back where she worked before joining KRLD, at KSL. Her partner is Jay McFarland, who worked at KRLD more recently. He was Ernie Brown's partner on the Ernie and Jay show. Amy was a personal favorite of mine, when I joined KRLD. I knew her work from TSN, and appreciated what she brought to the KRLD news effort. Bob Crowley

TONY LAWRENCE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Charlie Van? Whatever happened to Charlie Van - KITY/KONO then PD at WFAA Radio in the late '60's-early 70's? Last I heard he went to XROCK of Juarez then to Killeen.

CHARLIE VAN [Vandergrift] hires me as a DJ on WFAA-820 and WFAA-570 in 1967. In the 2000s he becomes a subscriber to JRRR. He lives with his son, Kurt, in Devine, TX. Sad to say that he dies in 2008. At the time, Denson Walker is WFAA radio manager. Mike Shapiro is the GM of WFAA radio and TV.

JERRY HEILMAN (Nacogdoches, TX) Subject: big name. When I met him (Mike Shapiro) and his wife, it was under "non-working" conditions and they were both very friendly and congenial. I could imagine what it was like working for him. Maybe some of Gordon (McLendon) rubbed off (lol)!

TRIVIA ANSWER: The brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter's movie portrayals are by Brian Cox as Dr. Lecter in the 1986 film Manhunter. Gaspard Ulliel is Hannibal as a young man in the 2007 motion picture Hannibal Rising. Aaran Thomas is Lecter as a child in Hannibal Rising. But the most memorable role is Anthony Hopkins in the 1988 film Silence of the Lambs.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) I must have come in just after you. French was the GM, my mentor, George Cooper, was PD. S&P did the morning show, Beau Weaver was mid-mornings, I believe, the late Mike Scott did PM drive, and Anita Martini did her sports talk show evenings. They ran a syndicated all night show. Pritchard was News Director, Jean Jangda did PM drive anchor duty, Catherine Catelaine, Lisa Barr, and Lew Kishkunis were other news people there. Catelaine was/is the wife of Chris Bury, who was at 2 at the time, but now is at ABC news. Those were the people when I got there, and like I said, S&P moved on, rather unannounced, and the next thing you know, there’s a morning team called Burt & Kurt. Mornings went way downhill from that point. I was only at KULF about 3 or 4 months, before moving over to KTRH to work for Garvin Berry. Yours Truly, John Hale

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Good morning Jim: Still HOT out here on the plains of West Texas...92-97 daily. We send our best to you & Lacy. BOB & BARB at The Southwest Outpost!

TEXAS SAYINGS: It's so hot the hens are layin' hard-boiled eggs.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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November 01, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #889

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

WORLD'S OLDEST RADIO STATION HAS A BIRTHDAY The world’s first commercial radio station KDKA-1020 in Pittsburgh, PA celebrates its 90th birthday on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The CBS Radio O&O News/Talk trailblazer has an open house plus a special anniversary broadcast at Pittsburgh’s Senator John Heinz History Center. The open house on Saturday and Sunday in the museum’s Great Hall features KDKA personalities past and present to meet and greet fans of the heritage radio station. A slide show on both days features photo highlights of KDKA’s history from 1920 through 2010. The live anniversary broadcast takes place on Tuesday, November 2nd. KDKA personalities Marty Griffin, Robert Mangino and Rob Pratte host from 9am-noon. Mike Pintek, Bill Rehkopf and Pratt from noon-3pm. The historic broadcast from the History Center also streams live on KDKA’s website http://kdka.cbslocal.com/.

SCRIPPS TV RELOCATES Gannett's The Tennessean reports that Scripps TV's unit relocates its official HQ to Knoxville, TN. The city already has the largest piece of the company's operations. This includes the HGTV and DIY networks. Approximately 850 of its 1,950 employees already work in Knoxville. Scripps TV's previous location has its base in Cincinnati, OH. Scripps top execs continue to maintain dual offices in both Cincinnati and Knoxville. In March 2010, Scripps opens a 150,000-square-foot building on the west side of Knoxville that consolidates operations from three buildings. About 40 employees work for Scripps at the Great American Country (GAC) network in Nashville, TN.

LOUVIN BENEFIT CONCERT Alison Krauss headlines the Charlie Louvin benefit concert on Saturday evening in Bell Buckle, to raise money to offset the cost of his pancreatic cancer treatment. The 83-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame member, Charlie Louvin, hands over the headliner reins to Krauss: I’m going to sing, but I’ll go on right before Alison. I wouldn’t follow her with nothing less than a Caterpillar d12 bulldozer. She is a singing piece of machinery. Louvin’s singing career goes back to 1940, which is 31 years before Krauss is born. Charlie and his brother Ira are The Louvin Brothers which are one of country music’s most celebrated duos. Charlie is a solo artist since 1964. He says that Saturday’s all-day event also serves as a CD release party for his new album, The Battles Rage On, that releases on November 9, 2010.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS TV first introduce their famous Eye logo? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CABLEVISION & FOX end their stalemate after two weeks of arguments with close calls for binding arbitration and government intervention just in the nick of time for NYC subscribers to see Game 3 of MLB's World Series. •DAVID HALL formerly general assignments reporter on KDKA-1020 Pittsburgh, PA joins NBC O&O WCAU TV CH10 Philadelphia in the same position, effective November 1, 2010. •WBIX-1060 Boston-Natick, MA new owner Holy Family Communications flips its calls to WQOM-1060 at 8:00 am on Monday, November 1, 2010. First program is a Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with the Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Seán O'Malley.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 KVII TV ABCCH7 in Amarillo, TX begins broadcasting on November 1st. •1963 KENNY ALPHIN (Big Kenny co-founder of Big & Rich) born on November 1st at the Culpeper County Hospital in Culpeper, VA. •1970 KGTF TV PBS CH12 in Agana, GU begins broadcasting on November 1st. •1980 WAYLON JENNINGS' single Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) scores #1 on Billboard on November 1st. •1993 ATLANTIC RADIO (20 radio stations) transforms into American Radio Systems on November 1st. •2008 TRACE ADKINS' single You're Gonna Miss This wins a pot of Gold on October 31st.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: KBOX (1480). Hi, Jim, KBOX blasted into the San Antonio area quite well. Did they have a repeater transmission somewhere along the line? All I know is that they had one h***uva news team, which I thought was the best after us at KONO. Since I'd covered JFK the day before, I wanted to follow what was happening on his motorcade through Dallas, so I was tuned in to KBOX when I heard the news. There's a whole other back story running along with this front tale, but it has nothing to do with radio, TV or news, so I won't bother you. Tom

CHET MAXWELL (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Wonderful KBOX-1480. Hi Jim, You asked me to send a short note about my time at KBOX-1480. It is difficult to select just one item out of the 17 years I spent at KBOX and our fm KMEZ. I joined KBOX-1480 in December, 1968 after 5 years at KILT in Houston. This was shortly after the KBOX format had changed to Country from the legendary Rock format. The change was made because of an obvious format "hole" in the Dallas market for a full time country station. I say the "Dallas" market, because this was several years before Arbitron combined the Dallas and Fort Worth markets into one. KBOX's weak signal could compete in Dallas, but the signal was almost non-existent in Fort Worth. The move to country was an almost immediate success. KLIF, KBOX and KRLD were almost always the top three in the Dallas rating books. You have discussed several of the great personalities that were at KBOX during the Rock'n'Roll Days. The KBOX succession of very talented people continued through the years of playing country. Space, and my memory, won't permit me to mention them all. I would like to name a few: Joe Long, Dick Moore, Jay Ward, Dave O'Brien, Rick Fulgham, Tom Allen, Bobby Dark, Jack Weston, Allan Peck, Penny Reeves, Peggy Sears, Ken Knox, Ken Loomis, Tim Kase, Hymen Childs, Dusty Black, Liz Barber, Al Lurie, Dennis Sealy, Frank Carter......and of course Jim Rose. Thank you, Jim, for the opportunity to mention these folks.

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Chuck Dunaway. Jim; Reading what Chuck Dunaway wrote about his days at KBOX and KLIF, when I was at OU, I remember hearing a guy on WKY Radio who said; "This is the round mound of sound" Chuck Dunaway. He was on with a guy named 3-D Danny, Danny Williams, Wakefield Holley was on the air then and also an overnight guy I think by the name of Jerry Kunkel. On KOCY, we had Monte Hoyt, Dale "Wehba and others. Chris Daniels, John Doremus, Bill Fountain and some others were also on WKY and I said then and I say it now, Chuck Dunaway was perhaps the best straight deejay I ever heard. He didn't try to be funny or witty or clever, just what you wanted to hear and I thought he was great. Of course, there were other talented and great deejays I worked with; Russ Knight "the Weird Beard", Kenny Dowe "Granny Emma", Ron Chapman, Paul Berlin, Jerry Mueller and many more. Oh yes, and another one, Bill Ennis who later became a sportscaster in Houston and died all too young of a heart attack. Gary DeLaune (www.garydnews.com)

MARY AMBROSE (Houston, TX) Dear Jim, Just wanted to share this - on Friday, October 29th three Houston radio stations - (KIKK) 650am, KUHF 88.7 FM, and (KODA) Sunny 99.1 - will dedicate their morning traffic reports in memory of my husband, Marty Ambrose and in honor of his birthday which would have been October 31st. Scott Arthur is the one who made this happen - Marty could not have had a better radio partner or friend. Fondly, Mary Ambrose

TRIVIA ANSWER: Dr. Frank Stanton President of CBS TV asks William Golden, Creative Director CBS Television Network, Advertising and Sales Promotion Department to develop a new trademark for CBS television. On October 20, 1951 the CBS Eye logo introduces itself on TV.

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#886) October 25, 2010 [Monday] Yeah Jim, The Rangers are on the way to the world series. I know Jerry Jones is hacked off because it takes the spotlight away from his mediocre football team. The downside, prices at restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores in the immediate area around the ball park (7 mile radius) have sky rocketed. Gas at my local station was 2.57...now its 2.75...loaf of bread was 99 cents, its now 1.29. Hamburger at a local joint was 2.25 it's now $4.00. Nothing like gluttony and greed to celebrate. The AVG Ranger fan who has waited so long since 1972 is like the avg Cowboy fan...they simply can't afford to attend. Ray

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN [at the signing of the Declaration of Independence] We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 29, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #888

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

R.I.P. BULLWINKLE Alexander Anderson Jr., who creates cartoon characters Rocky & Bullwinkle, dies at 90 on Friday, October 22, 2010 at a nursing home in Carmel, CA due to Alzheimer's. In the 1940s, he gets his start as an apprentice for his uncle, Paul Terry, who is the legendary cartoonist of Terrytoons' Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle. Alexander teams up with his old frat brother Jay Ward to form Television Arts Productions. They create several cartoon characters from inside their garage that includes Crusader Rabbit, Rags the Tiger and Mountie Dudley Do Right. The most famous and enduring creation that we remember is a clever flying squirrel, Rocket J. Squirrel, and his dimwitted pal, Bullwinkle J. Moose. They live together in their fictional town of Frostbite Falls, MN. Rocky and His Friends broadcast on ABC in 1959 and continue through various syndicated incarnations, later as The Bullwinkle Show. In 2000, a feature film, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, releases. Bullwinkle is one of my favorite cartoon characters.

THE GENTLE GIANT AWAKENS Country crooner Don Williams comes out of retirement to receive his Country Music Hall of Fame induction on Sunday, October 24, 2010 plus he has a new tour schedule. His manager Robert Pratt says that Williams will have to miss the ceremony because of bronchitis. Don Williams' mellow voice first appears on the chart as the lead singer for the Pozo-Seco Singers with their timeless 1966 hit, Time. The 71-year-old native Texan has 17 #1 hits. Very difficult for me to choose a favorite tune by Don Williams because I love them all but probably his #1 hit in 1977, Some Broken Hearts Never Mend, is at the top of the list. Keith Urban recently says the voice of The Gentle Giant reaches out and touches him across the globe in Australia and draws him to Country music. Rory Feek, of Joey and Rory, who is the opening act for Williams on his tour sighs He's the epitome of what we want to be. He walks out with a cup of coffee and sits on a barstool and sings songs and just visits with the audience. And we love that for 30 years he can just be himself and not have to change anything, and it endears people so much.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Radio Journal reports that Big Brother imposes a 180-day CAP mandate for radio stations to install the new Common Alerting Protocol standard for EAS alerts. Broadcast engineers filibuster as the clock ticks until they can afford to install this new government wonder device. Engineers call for a truce from the 180-day CAP decree.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS TV's popular game show What's My Line begin? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•SUSAN O'DONNELL morning show co-host on noncommercial Contemporary Christian KSBJ FM (89.3) Houston-Humble, TX tacks on the Program Director title. •KPAM-1410 Pamplin Broadcasting News/Talk Portland, OR scores Radio Station of the Year at the Oregon Association of Broadcasters' annual conference. •LEE LARSEN Clear Channel-Denver, CO President/Market Manager retires at the end of 2010 after more than 25 years with the cluster. •FOX sells out the Super Bowl! Usually a couple of spots are open up until the weekend of the game.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 CHET HUNTLEY and DAVID BRINKLEY team up as anchors on NBC News on October 29th. •1964 DARRYL WORLEY Country singer born on October 31st in Savannah, TN. •1970 WYEA TV NBC CH38 (now WLTZ) in Columbus, GA 1st broadcast on October 29th. •1982 ALABAMA debuts on the Grand Ole Opry on October 29th. •1993 RAYMOND LOCKHART on October 29th TV director of the Huntley Brinkley Report dies at 65. •2001 ALAN JACKSON records Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) on October 29th.

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FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Wonderful KBOX-1480! Jim, I really wanted to "do news" on Wonderful K-BOX, but didn't get the chance. I do remember as a High school senior at TJ in Dallas in 1958/'59, hearing for the first time Wonderful K-BOX do the news with all of those format sounds, date line sounders and music teases, wow, I remember telling all my friends, "you've got to hear the news on K-BOX, "live at :55". Great radio memories. Take care my friend and remember to vote the bums out on Nov. 2. Remember: pray for Obama Psalms 109:8. Frank Haley cjf New Mexico: "Land of the flea, and Home of the plague". My life's verse: Isa. 9:6 (read it) and My "getting through the day" saying: "When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears."

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#887) October 27, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim...RE: Frank Haley's question about Dick Moore and Joe Long at KBOX: both Dick and Joe worked with me during my January '66 to January '67 DJ daze at 1480; Joe and I also worked together at KLIF 1190 from '63 thru '65, as did newsman Glenn Duncan. Joe Long, of course, had the 'voice of God' news voice (the most commanding news delivery/pipes I've ever heard before or since) whereas Dick, Glenn and I had more earthbound cords. Dick was a heckuva nice guy and a top-notch writer, but I am not personally aware of his having worked with Joe elsewhere. If I'm incorrect, Jim, I'm sure our broadcast compadres will steer us in the right direction. My best to you and the winsome Miss Lacy. Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 advertising/PR exec; freelance writer, voice talent

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston-Katy, TX) Jim; You wanted a few words about my memory of K-BOX (1480) in Dallas. I remember when I arrived to become the program director the station already had the "dynamic" news in place and a fine staff of Disc Jockeys and Newsmen. "KBOX was an extremely well-programmed station. It sounded ‘alive,’ and, in spite of an inferior signal, KBOX was making inroads on McLendon’s flagship KLIF (1190). "I moved into the afternoon slot. Bill Holley, the ‘Night Creature', was doing great in the evenings. Terrific guy and great jock Bob Whitney was on mid-days. "My first hire was a youngster from San Diego, Ken Dowe, to do mornings. Jimmy MacKrell, who is now retired in Houston, was one of our newsman. We used a Mackenzie tape player to fire off sounder, stagers, stings and other elements that made ‘Dynamic news’ the most exciting news presentation on any radio station. Chuck Dunaway

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Greetings! Jim & Lacy, Looking at this picture recently www.fybush.com/site-021107.html (scroll about 2/3 of the way down for photo of the old KSKY transmitter site) brought back some memories. This site was out on Scyene Road in Dallas. Ike Blevins (our Chief Engineer at KTNS) helped with the construction of the night pattern portion of it. Prior to 1986 KSKY was a daytimer @ 10 KW through one tower. The new night pattern would be 250 watts using three towers. When it was ready to go, Ike invited me to stop by for a tour. Not long after KSKY started broadcasting at night, they hired my friend Judith Powell to do an evening air shift playing Gospel music. She did her show from this site. I remember stopping by to visit with her during her show. Just some memories of an old site torn down several years ago. It's probably a housing development by now! Take Care, David Faulkner

TRIVIA ANSWER: John Daly hosts What's My Line every Tuesday night that premieres on CBS TV on February 16, 1950 and runs through September 3, 1967. It wins three Emmy Awards for Best Audience Participation, Quiz or Panel Program in 1952, 1953 and 1958. What's My Line is the longest running TV game show.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) I always thought of KRBE (FM) as the Surf station because of the music they had when I would visit. I used to get KULF 790 but usually other stations came in over it. I was trying to remember was this AM of KRBE? I know your birthday comes around shortly, so we need your address. I need to send you a birthday gift/subscription. Charles George

KULF-790 Houston, TX's sister station is Beautiful Music KYND FM (92.9) in the late 1970s. Under new owners KYND FM becomes New Country KKBQ FM while KULF-790 flips to its simulcast as KKBQ-790. Later, different owners switch KKBQ-790 to Pop Standard KBME-790 which does an about-face to All Sports.

DICK DALE [Richard Anthony Mansour] (May 4, 1937-p) Kids called it Surf music I didn't call it that. The kids called me King of the Surf Guitar. I surfed sun up to sun down.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 27, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #887

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

RADIO - ELECTION DAY BLUES? The up coming 2010 mid-term election may prove to be the most expensive one yet that can shatter records. But radio seems to be playing second fiddle to TV in terms of election dollars. Political analysts predict $3 billion or more to be spent by Election Day. Wells Fargo researcher Marci Ryvicker reports that local TV stations receive $1.23 billion in election ads through October 10, 2010 while radio’s political bucks so far fall below that figure. Late in the game, radio begins to see political spots increase over the past week that indicates radio’s role is mounting.

HOUSTON'S BUZZ PUTS THE POINT TO SLEEP Clear Channel Modern Rock KTBZ FM (The Buzz 94.5) in Houston, TX rises to the top of the heap with its non-classic Rock market all to itself. The Buzz's everything to everyone works pretty well as long as there is no competition. But can KTBZ FM succeed if it has a direct competitor? Cox Radio will soon find out as it retires Best of the 80's and More KHPT FM (The Point 106.9). Other stations in the Cox Radio Houston cluster include KGLK FM, KKBQ FM, and KTHT FM. They lie in the Uptown Houston district at 3 Post Oak Central. Radio Insight reports that on Friday, October 22, 2010 Cox registers 1069TheZone.com along with Twitter account @1069thezone. Will KHPT FM out zone The Buzz? Only time will tell.

ELVIS' DR. NICK'S LAWYER SUCCUMBS Nashville, TN attorney and Watergate prosecutor, James F. Neal, dies at 81 on Friday evening, October 22, 2010. From 1961 to 1964 Neal is Special Assistant to U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. The native of Sumner County successfully prosecutes Teamster Union president James Hoffa for jury tampering. From 1964 to 1966 he serves as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. In 1971, James founds Neal & Harwell. In 1973 and 1974 he serves as Chief Trial Counsel of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force. Neal associates himself with some of America's most notable legal cases that includes the defense of Elvis Presley's physician, Dr. George Nichopoulos, Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, the Ford Motor Company in the Pinto criminal trial and Exxon Corporation after the Exxon Valdez Alaskan oil spill. We don't hold it against him but he also serves as private counsel for VP Albert Gore Jr. in the late 1990s. Neal lectures at Vanderbilt's School of Law from 1966 to 1979. He takes leaves of absence in 1973 & 1974.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is CBS' first FM radio station? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•NBC UNIVERSAL and Google discontinue their ad-sales partnership that begins in 2008. This split causes Google's TV ad-sales unit to lose one of its major alliances. Google still deals with Dish, DirecTV plus a handful of smaller networks that includes Ovation and the Tennis Channel. •CLEAR CHANNEL makes changes in its Norfolk, VA cluster. CCR moves Oldies from WCDG FM 92.1 to 105.3 which is the former home of Urban AC WKUS FM and relaunches it as Magic 105.3, Greatest Hits of All Time. WKUS' programming edges over to 107.7 which overrides Smooth Jazz WJCD FM and simulcasts on 92.1.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 WOWL TV NBC/CBS CH15 in Florence, AL begins broadcasting on October 27th. •1962 KRISTEN HALL singer-songwriter founding member of the trio Sugarland born on October 26th in Gross Pointe, MI. •1973 ALLAN [Rocky] LANE western cowboy actor dies at 64 on October 27th. •1984 ALABAMA's single If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band) scores #1 on Billboard on October 27th. •1999 FRANK DE VOL film and TV composer My Three Sons theme dies on October 27th at 88. •2001 BROOKS & DUNN's Only In America rings #1 on Billboard's Country singles survey on October 27th.

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JIM PREWITT [Catfish] (Sacramento, CA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#885) October 22, 2010 [Friday] Hello Jimbo. Greetings from the left coast! I read in JRRR about radiobop.com. Thoroughly enjoyed this website! All of it was put together just perfect. Jingles, Promos, Music. Hope you and lacy ARE doing well. Jim Prewitt; President/CEO; Jim Prewitt Productions Worldwide; Voice Tracking and Creative Services; Radio-TV-Internet Programming; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (www.JimPrewitt.com)

TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Oldies. Hi, Jim and Lacy, Your knowledge of the record business is absolutely amazing. Never saw anything like it. I knew a little "surface" info about the artists, but nothing in detail...like the Elvis fade out - fade back in. I was particularly fond of the Diamonds "Little Darlin", and played it most days on my High Time show on KVET in the 50's. But I never knew they were a group from Canada who recorded the tune as a joke on the do-wops. Anyway, thanks for the inside tidbits. Very interesting to an old 50's DJ like me. Tom

FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Wonderful KBOX-1480! JIM: Thanks... What about Dick Moore, wasn't he of the same caliber as Joe Long. I seem to remember that they both worked at KLIF (1190) at different times. Frank PS: I've got a new e-mail, the memory of Juno is just not big enough. new e-mail: frank.haley.p38@gmail.com I'm still using both...the Juno account will go away in the near future. Not sure when. fh

CHET MAXWELL (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Wonderful KBOX-1480! Dick Moore died several years ago. I will come up with 200 words without any trouble. I will send you something on Friday. Tom Allen was PD from about '73 to about '76. He then went to KVET (1300), where he spent the rest of his career until his recent retirement. He would be a good addition to the piece. What do you think?

TWEED SCOTT (Houston, TX) Hi Jim, By any chance did we work together at KTRM back around '76? I worked with a Jim Rose back then. I had moved off the air and into sales and he came in and worked some stuff. I worked in the business for 31 years before I had my fill. I'd love to get your newsletter. I loved what I did I just got to where I couldn't stand the people I worked for. I'd love to meet you for coffee one of these days and share some radio war stories. (www.TweedScott.com)

KTRM-990 is my domain from 1976-77 as Music Director and noon-3pm DJ. This is after I depart noon-3pm on Top 40 KXOL-1360 in Ft. Worth when they flip to Country in 1976. KTRM is once the home to the Big Bopper J.P. Richardson (Chantilly Lace #6-1958). Willie Nelson also serves some time on KTRM. One year is all my body can endure inside KTRM's raging lion's den. Chris Collier makes me one of those offers that I cannot refuse to be a DJ on KIKK FM (95.7) in Houston. On the day that Elvis Presley dies - August 16, 1977 - is when the movers and I lay down tracks of rubber on I-10 west to the Bayou City. Over 30 years in Space City with about a dozen FM and AM radio stations under my belt plus Clinton's disastrous Telcom Law of 1996 combine to ignite my departure from radio in 1996.

BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Hey Jim! Sorry it took me a minute to get back with you. I am the communications direct with the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind. It’s been challenging and rewarding. I joined them one year ago last week. I produce audio production for us, facilitate meetings, write stories and reports and more. I also continue to work part time with Ziglar Incorporated in Plano TX. They have lots of audio goodies for me to knock out and our weekly Inspire Podcast which is a freebee at www.ziglar.com/podcast. They are only ten minutes long, and the very best of Zig throughout the past thirty years. Timeless encouraging and inspiring stories. I have a hand full of clients I perform imaging for. Life is more enjoyable, when you are working hard. I know that you can relate with that, with all of the collecting and wonderful writing you do several times each week. Keep on knockin’ us alive Jim. I enjoy reading your work very much. Blake Lindsay (www.blazinblake.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1941 CBS gets its first FM station, WCBS in NYC. After the war ends, CBS picks up its other FM frequencies.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Old KSKY (660) Site. Jim, Should've included in the KSKY story that Scott Fybush's website www.fybush.com has numerous photos from his many tower site tours. Also of interest to many will be his featured Tower Site of the Week. David

NATALIE WOOD (July 20, 1938-November 29, 1981) At night, when the sky is full of stars and the sea is still you get the wonderful sensation that you are floating in space.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 25, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #886

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

NPR SHOOTS ITSELF IN THE FOOT! National Public Radio says that it is increasingly uncomfortable with comments news analyst Juan Williams was making on Fox News. Bill O’Reilly says, It’s ridiculous. Bill's favorite kickboxing opponent Whoopi Goldberg agrees that it is ridiculous. In all of our opinions, it seems, the firing of Juan was a total mistake and sends the wrong message, and NPR – get yourself together. NPR awakens a sleeping giant because its tens of millions of dollars in federal funding come into question after they bounce Juan Williams. The GOP readies itself to probe NPR's federal funding. FNC's Bill O’Reilly is ready for action: We’re going to make a big deal out of this on The Factor. Immediate suspension of every taxpayer dollar going into the National Public Radio outfit. We’re going to get legislation. We’re going to freeze it down, so they don’t get any more money. This is outrageous. NPR is a strictly liberal radio network. JRRR believes NPR's outrageous action boils down to one simple factor. They are extremely jealous of the fact that Juan Williams appears quite often on the #1 cable TV news network, Fox News Channel. Moderately liberal news analyst Juan Williams opens his eyes to how NPR plays the news game. NPR might just be closing the door just as it prepares for its fund raising drives. Stay tuned because JRRR believes the axe is about to fall on NPR's head.

SO LONG RANDY Media giant Tribune slowly inks it way out of bankruptcy. Their board of directors ousts one member of its trio at the top, Lee Abrams. Next out the door is Randy Michaels. That leaves only Sam Zell. Former News Corporation #2 honcho, Peter Chernin, who is now Fox TV and film mega-producer has something else up his sleeve in his quest as a Big Media mogul. Deadline Hollywood reports that Peter Chernin is on the short list to possibly replace Sam Zell as chairman of the Chicago-based Tribune Company when it emerges from bankruptcy. Don't touch that Bat dial.

TEXAS RANGERS ADVANCE TO WORLD SERIES! Many fans watch the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday, October 22, 2010 in the deciding Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series in Arlington, TX to advance to the World Series for the first Time. Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan who is the Texas Rangers president and co-owner hugs his wife in the front row before he goes out on the field to join his team's jubilant celebration. In the late 1990s, the Yankees knock Texas out of the playoffs in each of their three previous appearances. Texas Rangers ace left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee readies himself for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night in either San Francisco or Philadelphia.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What year does Edward R. Murrow join CBS.? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•BOB SIROTT and MARIANNE MURCIANO husband-and-wife team return to WFLD TV Fox O&O CH32 Chicago, IL ten years after they anchor their last newscast. •WLS TV ABC O&O CH7 hires 2 seasoned producers for a new live local morning show: Executive Producer, Marlaine Selip, former Executive Producer of NBC’s In the Loop. Cindy Patrasso, Supervising Producer, same capacity on In the Loop and former creative marketing director of Donahue. •SUGARLAND's Jennifer Nettles hosts the CMA Country Christmas special on Monday, November 29, 2010 on ABC TV at 8:30 pm Central time zone.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KIEM TV NBC/CBS/ABC CH3 in Eureka, CA begins broadcasting on October 25th. •1966 EDDY ARNOLD, Jim Denny, George D. Hay & Uncle Dave Macon join Country Music Hall Of Fame aired on ABC-TV's The Jimmy Dean Show on October 22nd. •1971 ROY DISNEY dedicates Walt Disney World on October 25th. •1980 EDDIE RABBITT receives the 1st two Gold albums of his career on October 24th for Horizon and The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt. •1993 VINCENT PRICE movie star in The Raven &The Fly dies at 82 of lung cancer on October 25th. •2003 EMMYLOU HARRIS performs at NYC's Carnegie Hall on October 25th.

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DERRILL HOLLY [E] (Arlington, VA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#881) October 13, 2010 [Wednesday] RIP is often seen on headstones. I was raised Catholic, so we have heaven, hell and purgatory. In the case of Mr. Lane, I hold him no ill will and only hope that his soul will not be troubled in the afterlife. (On background, there was lots of intrigue in Cleveland R&B radio in the late 60s and early 70s as black broadcasters began to assert themselves for more of a voice in station operations.) By the way, WABQ was 1540 an AM daytimer, WJMO was 1490 (1000 kw days 250 kw nights), but sometime after about 1990, the two stations did a frequency switch. Glad you and Lacy are doing well.

IRA [Eye] LIPSON (Bora Bora, French Polynesia) Subject: Where reading. Reading you today in Bora Bora. Sent from my EyePhone. Ira "Eye" Lipson; Certified Media Hotshot; Dallas Texas USA (www.Lipsonworks.com) / (www.Eye.Lipson.com)

STEVE EBERHARD (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF. Give a listen www.kgaf1580.com. I still am consulting small market radio and freelance voiceover work from the home studio (...always looking for new clients...) I always enjoy any comments. If anyone wants to contact me feel free to email me at steve@eberhartbroadcasting.com. Thanks, Steve

HENRY WILLIAMS (Austin, TX) Yes, Jim. Got that. Thanks. I worked at several stations in Austin over the years, but never KNOW. I knew a lot of the people who worked there and remain friends with many. My timeline in Austin was: 1970-1973 KVET DJ; 1973-1982 KOKE FM/AM MD & DJ, 1982-1998 KVET/KASE MD & DJ. I was also at KHFI for a brief time in the '70's, but my chief duty was DJ at its sister station KTAP (AM 970). In the 2000's I was DJ at Lone Star 93, an L.B.J. station, and at Oldies 103, an Emmis station. At most of the stations my air name was 'Steve Gary'. Jim, you have worked at several of the stations in San Antonio and Fort Worth where friends of mine worked. In a future e-mail to you I'll be running some of those names past you to see if you knew them. All the best. - Henry Williams

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#881) October 13, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, Thanks for the link to Tom Lodge’s book on Radio Caroline. My favorite movie of the last several years is "Pirate Radio". It’s good, but based on everything I’ve heard about the so-called pirate radio ships, can’t touch real life on Radio Caroline. Broadcasting in the mid and late sixties was nowhere near as structured as it is now, but even back then, stories about what it was like aboard the pirate radio ships made me wish for that kind of creative freedom at land-locked stations. I can’t wait to get the book. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music; 512.336.8742 (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi Jim, Thank you for your birthday greeting. I am now the age of the KCRS Midland Texas AM Frequency (550). Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1935, Edward R. Murrow joins CBS as director of talks and remains with the network for his entire career.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: Thoughts For Day. Noted 2 recently you may wish to use in future: (1) "The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." (Mark Twain) (2)"Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils, is still choosing evil." (Jerry Garcia) You can add years to each name as my big book still in packing in garage. Are you aware that this month has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays & 5 Sundays?? Happens once in 823 years!! I hope that is right...sounds good anyway. BOB

EDWARD R. MURROW (April 25, 1908-April 27, 1965) Good night, and good luck.

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October 22, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #885

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MR C ENDS HAPPY DAYS ON EARTH Oldies tunes are wonderful reminders of happy times when we are young. The TV show Happy Days brings back fond memories of the Fabulous Fifties. The 1950s truly are happy days for many of us. We never lock the doors to our homes or cars. We seem to do just fine with no air conditioned cars or homes or even cell phones. One of the stars of TV's Happy Days, Tom Bosley, plays the role of Howard Cunningham who is the dad of Richie played by Ron Howard and Marion Ross who portrays his wife. Of course we can never forget Henry Winkler as Fonsie. Tom, who is a veteran star of stage and screen, dies at 83 after a brief battle with lung cancer on October 19, 2010 in Rancho Mirage, CA. Bosley wins a Tony Award for the 1959 Broadway hit Fiorello! His motion picture debut in Love with a Proper Stranger stars Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen. Tom costars with Angela Lansbury in Murder She Wrote. He follows that with his own series, The Father Dowling Mysteries. Tom Bosley's survivors include his wife Patricia Bosley, brother Richard Bosley, daughter Amy Baer, stepdaughters Kimberly di Bonaventura and Jamie Van Meter plus seven grandchildren.

CHICANERY IS EVERYWHERE Attorneys for plaintiff Terra Firma Capital Partners and defendant Citigroup give their opening arguments in New York state Supreme Court on Monday, October 18, 2010 in the fraud case that involves the purchase of EMI Music by Terra Firma in 2007. David Boies, who represents Terra Firma, says the lender Citigroup falsely claims that other companies bid on the music company when in reality there are none. If that name David Boies sounds familiar to you, it's probably in the back of your mind his representation in several prominent news stories such as the BP litigation case and last but certainly not the least is his work on behalf of Al Gore during the 2000 presidential recount battle. Remember that fiasco? Boies is the founder and Chairman of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP and is recognized as one of America's preeminent trial lawyers. His law firm is a giant bulldog with over 200 lawyers in offices all across the good ole U.S of A. Don't touch that dial. This is going to be a really big show.

RENEW THAT LICENSE OR ELSE! We must renew our auto driver's licenses or the state troopers might take us to the hoosegow. Apparently not so with the FCC states Radio Journal. If we forget to renew our broadcast licenses, it might take the FCC years to take action. Recently, the Media Bureau cancels the licenses of a half-dozen radio stations that fail to apply for license renewal as far back as 2006.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does the first radio quiz show go on the air? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Les Hodges (KRCS-550, KZQX FM) has his annual celebration in beautiful downtown Marshall, TX on Saturday, October 23rd. •RANDY MICHAELS tells a Chicago Tribune reporter, I’m still working. This is right after the Tribune board of directors meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 where observers expect his resignation. Inside Radio reports that the board members instead agree to not take any immediate action. And the beat goes on. •KCSP-610 Entercom Sports-Talk KC, MO re-news its contract to remain the flagship and p-b-p home of University of Kansas sports broadcasts through 2016.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 KJAC TV NBC CH4 in Port Arthur-Beaumont, TX 1st broadcast is on October 22nd. •1965 ERNEST TUBB joins the Country Music Hall Of Fame at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium on October 22nd. •1978 JUDY CARNE of TV's Laugh-in busted at Gatwick Airport for drug possession on October 22nd. •1988 RANDY TRAVIS' single Deeper Than The Holler releases on Warner Brothers records on October 21st. •1993 JAMES COBURN 65 year old actor weds 37 year old Paula Murad on October 22nd. •2004 JO DEE MESSINA's Greatest Hits album certifies Gold on October 22nd.

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FRANK JOLLEY (Los Angeles, CA) Subject: KBOX-1480. KBOX shared ownership of the 5 Americans in 1966 after ABNAK Records sued Mclendon Broadcasting and KLIF (1190) for delisting the 5 Americans 'Western Union'. Chief witness in Dallas Superior court Frank Jolley who was called upon to create a top 40 chart from the KLIF record shop reports. KBOX Had the song listed at #2 and KLIF refused to play it after John Sr. gave the record to KBOX first. As MD of Balaban I sent the record to 25 stations and KLIF was very upset about that. Adding insult to injury after his Court Victory, Next The 5 Americans headlined a show at Market Hall in Dallas for KBOX which was held at the same time the KLIF Beach Boys Concert was held at the Auditorium. The Beach Boys show was a flop because all the kids came to the $2.00 (Frank Jolley Promotion) presented for the Danny Thomas Teenagers March Against Leukemia. (Texas Teenage Chairman you guessed it Frank Jolley) we raised over $10,000.00 for the campaign. Beach Boys drew 780 paid. The court had ordered KLIF to either list the song or remove the logo "Dallas' Only official Top 40 Survey"

JOE SALVADOR (Las Vegas, NV) Subject: mark Stevens. Interesting story, one rainy night I had just finished my HOT LINE talk show at KLIF and was on my way home when I decided to stop for a bite at the Waffle house on Zangs Blvd. While eating, this big tall guy walks in an sits down next me...wet from head to toe. We struck up a conversation and I found out that he was new in town and was just signed by the Cowboys. I asked who are you? He replied, "ED JONES"... I said," ED, there's no way you can play for the Cowboys, you're just "TOO TALL" (guess the name stuck). Keep swinging Rose you're doing good stuff! Joe Salvador (Jolly Joe on The Radio)

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MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: Last call! DFW Radio/TV/Media Lunch Bunch is THIS Friday 10/22! Last reminder! The DFW Media Lunch Bunch is THIS Friday, Oct 22!! Place: Humperdink's, 2208 W. Northwest Hwy (on Restaurant Row between Loop 12/Walton Walker and 35E/Stemmons Fwy) in NW Dallas Time: 12:30PM give or take...come and go as you please...will probably still be people there until 2 or 3PM. Bring: Yourself and money for your own meal and drinks and a media friend or two if you want. Dress: Casual. What to expect: See old friends, make new friends, plus lots of laughing and reminiscing! Young and old(er) alike. No, you don't have to be currently employed in the biz (how many of us are these days, anyway?)...just show up! This may be the LAST Lunch Bunch of the year...so be there! Questions, comments, etc...email me at mike@knus99.com. RSVP not necessary. See you there!

STEVE EBERHART (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF. We play on the theme of "Local Radio from Local People" heavily. I still am consulting small market radio and freelance voiceover work from the home studio (...always looking for new clients...) I also am still doing shifts for Citadel Network AC format on weekends out of Dallas. Give a listen www.kgaf1580.com. I always enjoy any comments. If anyone wants to contact me feel free to email me at steve@eberhartbroadcasting.com. Thanks, Steve

TRIVIA ANSWER: Professor Quiz is radio's first true quiz program. It broadcasts with many different sponsors from 1936 to 1948 on CBS and ABC. The program features Professor Quiz, his wife Betty and his son, Professor Quiz Jr. Robert Trout is the program's announcer.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: KULF-790. I was news assignments editor under J.P. Pritchard, after I came in from KNOW in Austin. S&P were there when I came aboard in late eighty, and for a short while, before being replaced by a team called Burt and Kurt that was nowhere near as good. I didn’t get to work with Mark Stevens for a long time, but loved the time I did get to be around him. I was only at KULF a short time myself before moving over to KTRH as afternoon drive news anchor. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music)

FRED ALLEN (May 31, 1894-March 17, 1956) The last time I saw him he was walking down Lover's Lane holding his own hand.

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October 20, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #884

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

AMERICA'S FAVORITE TV MOM DIES Barbara Billingsley's role as June Cleaver in the 1950s-1960s TV Classic Leave It to Beaver remains one of our favorite TV moms. She endears herself to us TV viewers with her gentle portrayal of Beaver and Wally's mom. When Leave It to Beaver debuts in 1957, Jerry Mathers who is Beaver is 9. Tony Dow who is Wally is 12. Billingsley once declares: We knew we were making a good show, because it was so well written. But we had no idea what was ahead. People still talk about it and write letters, telling how much they watch it today with their children and grandchildren. Judy Twersky family spokeswoman says that the 94-year-old Billingsley dies on Saturday after a long illness at her home in Santa Monica, CA. Glenn Billingsley, Barbara's son, remembers: She was every bit as nurturing, classy, and lovely as 'June Cleaver,' and we were so proud to share her with the world. Billingsley admits that she may become more like June as the series progresses: I think what happens is that the writers start writing about you as well as the character they created.

ADS ARE UP Magna Global media buying agency is optimistic about 2010's revenue. Magna forecasts U.S. advertising revenue rises 2.8% in 2010. This compares to an earlier prediction of 2.1%. Including political and Olympic ad revenue Magna says the 2010 gains will increase to 4.1%. For 2011 the agency predicts a 3.1% ad increase.

CONSOLIDATION OF THE B'S A SUCCESS? Eric Rhodes publisher of Radio Ink grades the recent combination of the NAB and the RAB at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC: Overall, the B's get an A for effort and intent, an A for content, but a C for the conference overall and a D for the exhibit floor and the conference facility. First of all, the NAB is about radio and TV while the RAB features radio. Eric says that the consolidation of the two does have an overall cost savings that includes accounting, PR, and marketing. But this time there are no booths - only tables - plus it covers three floors. This is somewhat confusing and it cuts down on the rubbing of elbows of radio folks. The arrangement of the tables in blocks of squares places competitors uncomfortably side-by-side. The consolidation of radio due to the Telcom Law of 1996 is a disaster. Is this what occurs with the possible merger of the NAB and the RAB? JRRR wants to hear your views on the matter. Send your comments to rosekkkj@earthlink.net.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the original name of Columbia Broadcast System (CBS)? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mark Driscoll Hollywood, CA voice over legend celebrates his special day on October 21st. (www.markdriscoll.com) •LEE ABRAMS is out as chief innovation officer at Tribune. Its board of directors asks for the resignation of chief executive Randy Michaels. The only one of the trio left standing is its billionaire owner Sam Zell. •WYBB FM LM Communications’ Active Rock (98X) Charleston-Folly Beach, SC returns to its birthright as 98 Rock on Monday, October 18, 2010. •PHILLY BROADCAST PIONEERS honor the late Wee Willie Webber at their noon luncheon on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Bala Golf Club.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1955 NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS starring Andy Griffith opens on Broadway on October 20th. •1963 BUCK OWENS' single Love's Gonna Live Here rings #1 on Billboard's Country survey on October 19th. •1973 OPEC oil embargo begins on October 20th. •1985 REBA MCENTIRE sings the National Anthem to open the first game of the World Series in Kansas City on October 19th where the Cardinals beat the Royals 3-1. •1994 BURT LANCASTER actor (From Here to Eternity-1953, Elmer Gantry-1960) dies of heart attack at 80 on October 20th. •2009 TIM MCGRAW's album Southern Voice releases on Curb records on October 20th.

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JOE SALVADOR (Las Vegas, NV) Subject: Mark Stevens. I worked "Jazzy Jz" with Mark. I was his news voice, while working on the Texas State Network at KFJZ. He was a great talent! When I was at Caesers Palace a few days ago it brought back memories of the nights I spent for almost two years doing a live two hour drive Sports-Talk Show six nights a week in the Race and Sports Book. Many old jocks and news hounds from KLIF, KXOL, KFJZ, WBAP, WHB, KOMA and WFAA often just appeared once in a while and your skinny keeps the old memories fresh! Joe Salvador (Jolly Joe on the Radio)

BOBBY COPELAND [J.] (Knoxville-Oak Ridge, TN) Subject: Merle Haggard. Merle receives Gene Autry award October 07, 2010. The Spirit of the West Award recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the art, culture, and legacy of our American West. The Autry National Center is pleased to recognize California country music legend Merle Haggard for his distinguished career and accomplishments as a singer and songwriter. Over a fifty-years-plus career that has taken him from a drastically misspent criminal youth to solitary confinement in San Quentin to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Haggard—with no less than 40 number one hits—is equally at ease blending elements of jazz, rock, blues, and folk music while staying true to the tradition of country.

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JIMMY STIX [James E. White] (Albany-Troy-Sand Lake, NY) Howdy Jim Rose!! Jimmy Stix here!!!! I put you on my site for good Bud! You will never be taken off...sorry it wasn't sooner! I have been wanting to do that for a while now! Hope you like it...you are on almost every page of my site! Jimmy Stix (www.stixmix.us) / (www.stixmix.org) / (www.jimstix.com)

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Jon Meyer. Jim; We lost another one... Jon Meyer was the sales manager when I was at Z-102 in Austin. Born in New Braunfels, educated at U-T Austin, he started his radio career as a newsman at KNOW-AM in the 1970's. He moved up to KTRH, then moved back to Austin and made the switch to sales in 1981. I asked Stan Webb why he hired a newsman to do sales, and he told me he was impressed with Jon's intelligence and his ability to work the phones. Jon was with KPEZ when it was an easy listening station, and was sales manager when the change was made to classic rock in the mid '8o's. That's where I met him, when I joined the station in 1987. Jon was one of the good ones. Low key, upbeat, and very good at what he did. When Bo and Bama had the morning show, they had a bit with a caller who identified himself as Leonard Spivey, the ferret rancher. He did it for months before I learned it was Jon. Jon stayed with Clear Channel as the Austin cluster grew. He retired in 1998. He had a long battle with cancer. The cancer won on October 4th.

HENRY WILLIAMS (Austin, TX) Subject: Terry Hunt. Jim: My friend Jim Travis tells me you are interested in finding contact information for broadcast veteran Terry Hunt. Terry's e-mail address is terryhunt@comcast.net. Terry is still in radio. He works as operations manager of a cluster of stations in the state of Pennsylvania. He could fill you in on the details, and I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you. Both Jim Travis and I had the pleasure of working with Terry at KVET/KASE in Austin. I was DJ there for many years using the air name 'Steve Gary'. My e-mail address is voiceoverhank@gmail.com. All the best. - Henry Williams

TRIVIA ANSWER: In September 1928, 27 year old William S. Paley buys United Independent Broadcasters' network of 16 independent radio stations. As new President of the Company he changes its name to Columbia Broadcast System (CBS).

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens - Houston. Jim, the Grief of the following is just now coming over me. This saddens me. Out of the clear blue one October Morning I called Mark Stevens and Jim Pruitt and asked if they will cut promos for me when in 1999 at KLOL in Houston. Mark and Jim were in the KLOL Production Room and for my AM 1090 250 Watt Clear Frequency KNUZ in Bellville, Texas cut promos for 17 minutes saying in various ways "O.K. We Admit It When We Are In Bellville which is once every hundred years "We listen to KNUZ. We always listen To Our Main Man Les. Les is more I Don't Know. Tell Wanda To Get The Plow Out." Both Mark and Jim were chiming in on the several promos they cut for me. That I just listened to yesterday. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

SAMUEL LOVER (February 24, 1797-July 6, 1868) My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it.

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October 18, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #883

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TWO PHILLY NEWSPAPERS ESCAPE HANGMAN'S NOOSE Secured creditors win the bankruptcy auction for Philadelphia's two largest newspapers, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, with their bid of $105 million cash. This offer betters philanthropist Raymond Perelman's $85 million tender. Lenders plan to cut costs by 13% across the board that includes a 6% drop in newsroom salaries. But they do pledge to keep publishing both of the newspapers to avoid any newsroom layoffs for at least one year. The 93-year-old Perelman, who is a Philly native, says that he had hoped to preserve the newspapers' integrity. In 2006, a group of local investors pay $515 million for the newspapers but end up selling them to escape bankruptcy.

MARK STEVENS and I happen to share radio mics at two different radio stations during the same period: Top 40 KFJZ-1270 (1973-75) in Ft. Worth, TX and Top 40 KULF-790 (1979-80) in Houston. He is one of the most talented radio air personalities I ever encounter. When I first arrive on Top 40 KFJZ-1270 in 1973 Stevens asks me to be a DJ on Tuesday nights at a small night club that he manages. At that time I still live in Dallas, TX. It's a mighty long drive from far north Dallas to far west Ft. Worth. After things settle down a bit, I rent a nice apartment on the far northwest side of Ft. Worth that is not too far from the KFJZ outpost on the I-30 west freeway. At the time, KFJZ-1270 and KTVT TV CH11 are no longer owned by the same company. Years before, KTVT TV is KFJZ TV. KTVT TV CH11 engulfs the left portion of the lion's den while KFJZ-1270 liberates the right half. At the entrance foyer there are two big desks with two separate receptionists. They sit side-by-side like in a military court of justice. That is my first impression. Which side do I take? The one on the left is a TV proxy. The one on the right is a radio steward. Reminds me of a 1966 tune by Johnny Cash, The One On the Right Is On the Left. In my humble opinion, KFJZ-1270 along with its fine professional staff nears the zenith in all of radio. That is until two different consultants begin to rip and tear down our Taj Mahal with their outrageous schemes. Eventually, crosstown Pop Standard KJIM-870 latches onto the legendary KFJZ call letters. Most of America’s once majestic AM Top 40 radio dominions renew their strengths today as News and Sports Talk towers of power.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What year is the first color CBS TV broadcast received? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•FIRE DESTROYS TWO AM RADIO STATIONS Fire ravages the building shared by KSJX-1500 and KZSF-1370 San Jose, CA on Saturday, October 9, 2010. •ED BOUCHETTE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer joins CBS Radio Sports/Talk KDKA FM (The Fan 93.7) beginning Friday, October 15, 2010. •COX RADIO-ATLANTA, GA extends its affiliate agreement with Metro Traffic. •J.D. HAYWORTH former KFYI-550 Phoenix, AZ talk host, ex-congressman and possible challenger for John McCain’s U.S. Senate seat joins the Saturday 4-7pm election season spot on Citadel News/Talk WMAL-630 Washington, DC.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 WBTW TV CBS/ABC CH13 Florence, SC begins broadcasting on October 18th. •1968 GLEN CAMPBELL is Entertainer & Male Vocalist of the Year on October 18th at the 2nd annual CMA awards at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. •1975 SIMON & GARFUNKEL reunite to sing My Little Town on SNL on October 18th. •1980 DON WILLIAMS' I Believe In You is #1 on Billboard's Country survey on October 18th. •1994 LEE ALLEN saxophonist with Fats Domino, Little Richard and others dies of cancer at 68 on October 18th. •2005 CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S Jesus, Take The Wheel releases on Arista records on October 18th.

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JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Jim, We have six radio stations in Mena now. One is out of Branson, and the other five are all located in the same building. My favorite is classic rock during the daytime. At night they go to a heavier rock than I like. Never was a big heavy metal or hard rock fan and I'm simply too old to put up with really loud music especially if I don't easily understand the words. I love the malt shop things, the folk things, some from the Big Band era...and especially the Singer/Songwriters music. I also enjoy classical music, country, Southern Gospel, some Contemporary Christian, some blues and beautiful instrumental. And, there is a great deal of the 80's music I like in pop. My sons had really good taste in music, I think, so I really learned to like a great deal of it. Take care and be well. JC

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JOE SALVADOR [Judy] (Las Vegas, NV) Subject: Mark Stevens. I still remember Mark asking me to get an autograph football from Roger Staubach while I was doing the Cowboy pre and post game and locker room interviews. You should have seen his face when I handed him that football. Joe Salvador (Jolly Joe on The Radio)

JOE FORD (Houston-Shenandoah, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens. Mark was a truly funny guy. I had the pleasure of working with him during the Hudson & Harrigan days at KILT. The two of them were probably the last of the great real morning prep dudes. They worked it. The Story Guy, Uncle Waldo...hilarious stuff. The sound effects, the one liners...all true classics. RIP brother.

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens... Jim...Mark Stevens was one of a kind...a weird, wacky, wonderful goofball who spread chuckles and cheer wherever he went...the industry can ill-afford to lose any more of his one-of-a-kind on-air personalities. He made lotsa people smile for so many years...and that's a hard-won legacy that most all of us radio-heads would love to leave. So sad to hear of his passing. Dan McCurdy, Sherman, Texas; 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; retired Fortune 500 advertising/PR exec; freelance writer, voice talent

BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens: Hi Jim, I’m punchin’ in a note of appreciation for your Mark Stevens story. I really enjoyed Stevens and Prewitt on KEGL (FM) in the mid eighties. They were a very funny team. They would frequently make cracks at the number one rated Ron Chapman on KVIL, but they were clean and funny pokes in Ron’s belly for lack of better words. Thanks again for the kind words about Mark. Glad you knew him well. Your Friend, Blazin’ Blake (www.blazinblake.com)

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens. Jim, Wow, the news that Mark Stevens has passed on is a blow. I worked with him at KULF (790) back in the early 80’s, and practically grew up listening to him on KFJZ (1270). He was the most prepared DJ I ever saw, and easily had the quickest mind, and wit, of anyone of us. There are some folks you just think are going to be around forever. I hate to think of his talent, and mind, being stilled by Alzheimer’s. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1940 the first color TV broadcast from a CBS transmitter on top of the Chrysler Building is received in the CBS hut at 485 Madison Avenue. On June 25, 1951 CBS has its First Commercial Color Broadcast on WCBS TV NYC of the Ed Sullivan show. Only about two dozen TV sets receive the one-hour gala color premier.

LIZ PATRANELLA [Houston] (Austin, TX) Subject: DJ Reunion Luncheon Reminder. Just a quick reminder that the next DJ Reunion Lunch ... or San Antonio Radio Broadcasters Gathering... is next Wednesday, October 20 at Sea Island. Thanks to those of you who have already sent me your RSVP ... I look forward to seeing you. I hope many more of you are planning to attend. These get-togethers become more and more important as time goes by. We'll be spending some time at this one remembering Skinny Don Green...so bring your stories! And, please RSVP for our head count. We want to see as many of you there as possible. Till then....Liz

ROBERT DUVALL [Gus McCrae - Lonesome Dove -1989] Yesterday’s gone and we can’t get it back.

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October 15, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #882

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

MARKIE BABY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING One of the most talented radio personalities with whom I ever am so fortunate to share a radio station mic is gone physically but certainly will never be forgotten. When still in high school in Dallas I tune in and turn on to Markie Baby on KFJZ-1270 and marvel at his on the air antics. Never do I ever dream that not only will I become a radio DJ but also on Top 40 KFJZ-1270 behind the same mic as the legendary Mark Stevens. He joins KFJZ-1270 in 1961. In 1973 I move back home to the Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX area after a second tour of duty in Alamo City radio. Ray Potter PD of KFJZ-1270 hires me as a DJ. Ray is another one of radio's greats who passes away some time ago. Cannot say enough nice things about Potter. Such a thrill it is to be around super radio talent on one of America's great Top 40 radio stations. Stevens motors about town in a brand new white Cadillac El Dorado convertible with bright red leather interior. In 1974, Bill Young, KILT-610 Houston, TX PD hires Mark to team up with another radio great, Jim Pruett, as one of the many co-hosts of the Hudson & Harrigan morning show. In 1979, when I'm a DJ on Houston's KULF-790 Mark and Jim join us as the new Stevens & Pruett morning show. So, once again we share the same mic. All three of us remain on KULF until 1980 when the axe begins to fall. In just one day Kenny Miles, Hank Moore and I leave the KULF penthouse suite high atop 2100 Travis Street for good. S&P takes their morning show to Cowtown on KEGL FM (97.1) which is the old KFJZ FM. In 1986, the S&P show moves on up to Album Rock KLOL FM (101.1) and remain morning hosts for several years. Mark Stevens is probably one of the last really great radio DJs who makes a lasting impression on not only me but thousands of listeners in Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston. This truly is a sad day in radio. KTRK TV ABC CH13 mentions that Mark suffers from Alzheimer's for some time. www.houstonpress.com/ reports that Mark Stevens dies in his sleep early Tuesday morning, October 12, 2010.

LONG ISLAND FLIPS Barnstable Broadcasting with its base in Newton, MA owns six radio stations on Long Island, NY. Its Hot AC WMJC FM (94.3) Long Island-Smithtown, NY may be close to a format switch with its registration of 94XRadio.com & My94X.com on Friday, October 8, 2010. Problem is Univision WXNY FM (X96.3) NYC already calls itself X in the market. Barnstable's other area properties include AC WKJY FM (Long Island's Best Mix 98.3) Hempstead, Light AC WKJI FM (96.1) Center Moriches, Classic Rock WRCN FM (Long Island's Only Classic Rock 103.9) Riverhead, Classic Hits WBZO FM (Long Island's Oldies B103) Bay Shore and Pop Standards WHLI-1100 Hempstead.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the very first large radio network? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•GREG FREY exits CBS Radio as APD/MD of Country KILT FM (100.3) and Hot AC KHMX FM (96.5) in Houston, TX to enter corporate programming at Cumulus in Atlanta, GA on Friday, October 15, 2010. •BYRON [Ron] HARRELL Citadel's director of operations and programming moves on up to station manager of WDVD FM (96.3) and WDRQ FM (93.1) in Detroit, MI. •DAN BOWENS and Heather Brown join News Corporation-owned Fox flagship TV station WNYW TV CH5 NYC as general assignment reporters on Monday, October 18, 2010. •RYAN SEACREST producer-morning radio personality on CHR KIIS FM (102.7) Los Angeles, CA and American Idol host in early talks with talent agency CAA and entertainment company AEG about casting a new cable TV music, pop culture and lifestyle network.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1951 I LOVE LUCY debuts on CBS TV on October 15th. •1960 LORETTA LYNN sings Honky Tonk Girl on her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on October 15th. Johnny Horton invites her to tour with him but he dies in a car crash at 35 before it happens. •1977 DEBBIE BOONE's You Light Up My Life strikes #1 on October 15th and remains there for 10 weeks. •1988 DWIGHT YOAKAM & BUCK OWENS' duo on Streets Of Bakersfield rises to #1 on Billboard's Country singles chart on October 15th. •1995 PHIL SIDEY first manager of Radio Leeds and Head of the BBC Network Production Centre at Birmingham dies on October 15th at 69. •2002 FAITH HILL's album Cry releases on Warner Brothers records on October 15th.

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DERRILL HOLLY [E] (Arlington, VA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#881) October 13, 2010 [Wednesday] I remember Van Lane, he was sales manager at WABQ /WZAK (studios, on St. Clair, on the edge of downtown Cleveland) when John Booth, Booth Broadcasting, Detroit owned the stations back in the late 1960s. By 1970, he’d moved to WJMO (Friendly Broadcasting) and worked for Richard Eaton until Ken Hawkins became general manager. I hung around both stations when I was starting out in the business. May he rest in peace.

JIM TRAVIS [Jo] (Hot Springs, AR) Subject: Mark Stevens. CC: Henry Williams. Henry, I had forwarded your email to Jim Rose (Jim Rose Remembers Radio), so he would be aware of Mark Stevens passing. He lives there in Houston. He puts such info in his newsletter....JRRR. Anyway, he asked about Terry Hunt. I figured you would probably know. You ought to check out his newsletter. It's really pretty informative about old time radio. If you want to email him yourself, his address is below on his email to me. If not, you can just tell me and I'll let him know any info about Terry Hunt. Thanks, Trav (www.JimWWTravis.com)

DAVE TUCKER (Ft. Worth, TX) Mark Stevens was the most professional man I've ever known. He never had a bad show. I remember seeing him when he'd relieve me at KFJZ (1270) and he'd have 3 or 4 pieces of luggage full of tapes and bits. Later I was to cut some of those tapes and drop-ins. "This is Bang Gunly, you're listening to the Markey Baby show, brought to you by the makers of puffed grass." It was weird, but it worked. I never got tired of listening to Mark. He was that entertaining. I'll miss him. Dave Tucker

TERRY HUNT (Washington, PA) Subject: Mark Stevens. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Ft Worth where each afternoon I heard Mark E. Baby and "his mom" on KFJZ-AM in the 60s talking about dinner..he's the earliest memory I have of listening to the radio as a kid! Terry Hunt

TWEED SCOTT (Houston, TX) Subject: Mark Stevens. I remember him best as Hudson of Hudson & Harrigan at KILT while I was going to college at Lamar in Beaumont. They were pretty out there for the early '70's. They were hysterical, always stepping up to the line and sticking a toe across it to deliver the punch line. His partner Pruett still runs a gun shop over in my neighborhood here in Houston. Tweed Scott; Professional speaker & Author; 3-time national award-winning book; Texas in Her Own Words; Owner, Texas Cool Wear (www.TweedScott.com)

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#881) October 13, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, It was sad to hear of Solomon Burke’s passing. He wasn’t as big a name in soul music as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Aretha, James Brown, or Sam Cooke, but his early Atlantic hits influenced a lot of soul music that followed. He was also not a bad actor. He played a small but interesting part in the Dennis Quaid movie, "The Big Easy" several years ago. There’s an interesting chapter devoted to Solomon Burke in Peter Guralnick’s "Sweet Soul Music" that details how he controlled everything, including the sale of Solomon Burke items on the road at his concerts back in his heyday. Yours Truly, John Hale

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1935, CBS becomes the nation's largest radio network with 97 stations.

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: Next DFW Media "Lunch Bunch" coming up Friday, October 22!! Time again to "do lunch" with your friends from Dallas-Fort Worth radio, TV and other media! We'll do this on a FRIDAY this time, October 22, 12:30PM, at Humperdink's, Northwest Hwy between Loop 12/Walton Walker and 35E/Stemmons Fwy in NW Dallas. We'll meet in the 'party room' on the north side of the restaurant. Same deal as always...casual, no speeches or agendas, come and go as you please, each person pays for their own, etc. Come hang out with old friends and make some new friends as well. This *MIGHT* be the last Lunch Bunch of the year, so be sure to stop by! RSVP not necessary, but it would help me to get a general headcount. Spread the word and bring a friend! See you there. Mike Shannon mike@knus99.com PS...If you haven't already, join our Facebook group so you can get automatic notices of future events, and see photos and comments from past events, and post your own photos as well. At facebook.com, simply enter "DFW radio" as a search term, look for the 'DFW Radio/TV/Media Lunch Bunch' link, and that will take you to the right place!

HARRISON FORD [Raiders of the Lost Ark-1981] It's not the years honey, it's the mileage.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 13, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #881

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

SWEET SOUL MUSIC ENDS Born on March 21, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA Soul Singer Solomon Burke preaches and broadcasts a gospel radio show from his own church, Soloman's Temple in his home town from 1945-55. Followers call him The Wonder Boy preacher. His grandmother founds the church for him. Solomon first records for Apollo records in 1954. He leaves music to support his family when he attends a mortuary school. But he returns to recording in 1960. He signs with Atlantic Records which pulls him away from recording Gospel music. Burke's first national hit on Billboard is Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms) that lands at #24 in 1961. According to the Hall of Fame, Solomon's biggest hit, his signature single Got to Get You Off of My Mind (#22-1965) is one of the premier Soul hits of the 1960s. Burke writes the tune. His smooth, solid voice tells of the death of a love affair. Soul legend Solomon Burke dies at 70 onboard an airplane at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. He is to play a concert in the city on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Solomon along with Atlantic execs Bert Berns and Jerry Wexler write Everybody Needs Somebody To Love. In 1966, Wilson Pickett covers the song. He mentions Solomon Burke in the opening. Wilson's version reaches #29 on Billboard's Pop chart and #19 on the R&B survey. The Rolling Stones also record the tune. It appears in the 1980 movie, The Blues Brothers. His tunes If You Need Me and Cry To Me appear in the film Dirty Dancing. In 2001, he inducts into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2002, Burke releases his Grammy-winning album Don’t Give Up On Me. It features songs by renowned recording artists Bob Dylan, Nick Lowe, Brian Wilson, Tom Waits and Van Morrison. He records his latest album Hold On Tight with Dutch rock band De Dijk which releases in early 2010. Solomon Burke's survivors include 21 children and 90 grandchildren.

A GATOR ATTACKS GAINESVILLE, FL There are not many University owned commercial radio stations in America. WBRU FM (95.5) in Providence, RI owned by Brown University is one of them. WRUF FM (Rock 104) in Gainesville with the University of Florida as its owner is another one. For almost 30 years WRUF FM is the leading Rock radio station in North Central Florida. But things are about to change because on Friday, October 8, 2010 the U of F registers with Go Daddy: http://Country1037.com/, http://1037TheGator.com/, and http://Country1037TheGator.com/. In September 2010 The Gainesville Sun reports that WRUF FM’s contract with the syndicated Lex & Terry morning show expires on October 16. The rest of the WRUF FM announcers are U of F interns. The University also owns and operates non-commercial NPR-Talk WUFT FM (89.1) Gainesville, Public Radio WJUF FM (90.1) Inverness and Commercial Sports WRUF-850 in Ocala. A flip to Country puts WRUF FM in direct competition with market leading WOGK FM (K-Country 93.7) and WTRS FM (Thunder Country 102.3).

TRIVIA QUESTION: Where does record producer-songwriter Phil Spector come up with the name The Teddy Bears for their hit Happy Birthday Baby?

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Clint Wright's (KIKK FM) happy day is on October 13th. •MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS flips 6 out of its 47 stations to new formats since September 2010. Smooth Jazz WJZL FM (92.9) Lansing, MI becomes Country WLMI on October 1st. •TIM BARRON morning host on Midwest Classic Hits WQTX FM (92X) simulcasts on WJZL FM (92.9) since August 2010. Midwest acquires its Lansing cluster from Rubber City Radio in early 2010. •KCET TV CH28 Los Angeles, CA drops PBS to go Independent beginning in January 2011. KCET TV replaces PBS programming with news and documentaries, plus old feature films.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 WAGM TV CBS/NBC/ABC CH8 in Presque Isle, ME begins broadcasting on October 13th. •1967 TAMMY WYNETTE's first #1 Billboard single is I Don't Wanna Play House on October 14th. •1971 WTZH TV CBS CH24 in Meridian, MS suspends broadcasting on October 13th. •1986 REBA MCENTIRE is a double-winner at the 20th annual CMA event: Entertainer of the Year, plus third straight Female Vocalist of the Year award on October 13th. •1990 TARGET CENTER in Minneapolis, MN opens on October 13th. •2001 ALAN JACKSON's single Where I Come From rises to #1 on Billboard's Country chart on October 13th.

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TOM LODGE (Santa Cruz, CA) Subject: Remembering the break through. Hi, Here is some special radio news: My new book is out. "The Ship That Rocked the World" I was one of the original deejays on Radio Caroline in the 60s. Turn up your sound volume and click on this link: www.shipthatrocked.com/radiocaroline.html Share this with all, and know the truth behind the British Invasion. Tom Lodge

BOB RILEY (Houston-Cypress, TX) Subject: Jim Pruett and Paul Berlin, etc. Jim, Do you remember Jim Pruett of Houston's KILT-AM-610? He and Mark Stevens were one of KILT's Hudson and Harrigan duos and later performed on other local stations under their own names. Pruett now owns a gun shop in the Houston suburb of Cypress, a couple of miles from my house. Sometimes I eat breakfast a nearby McDonald's and frequently see Jim and his wife Joy eating there, too. Many years ago, I was a teller at a local Houston bank and one of my customers was Paul Berlin from KNUZ-AM. He was a fun customer to work with. At that time, he either owned or leased a couple of clubs, and on Monday mornings he would bring in a small suitcase or briefcase full of dirty $1.00's and $5.00's that he had collected as cover charges over the weekend. Also, at that time Dave Morris the G-M of KNUZ was a member of the bank's board of directors. One more blast from the past. Another one of KILT's crew was a member of my church. This was Harry Rogers, the sales or business manager of the station. He always had some great stories about the on-air talent, as well as the original station owner, Gordon McClendon, "the old Scotchman". Never having been in the radio biz, just thought I would share these things with you. Bob Riley

BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Hi Jim, I’ve been enjoying reading Steve Eberhart’s emails with you regarding his KGAF-1580 in Gainesville. I am especially honored to have Ray Charles’s cool quote to follow me. I have been a huge fan of his, all of my 46 years of life, or at least a long as I can recall music. Mom and Dad were quick to excite me about what blind people were accomplishing, and I was indeed impressed with him, and Stevie Wonder. I hope all is as well as it can be in your world Jim. I have had a busier year, than the past three combined. Back to fifty plus hour work weeks again, which is reason for not staying in touch more often. Great job on your columns, and I hope you keep them coming for a good long time. Blake Lindsay (www.blazinblake.com)

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Greetings Jim & Lacy! Doing well. Have been listening online to & enjoying the wide variety of music on Steve Eberhart's KGAF 1580. Great Sound. Also, like that they have TSN News + other news as well as the music. Music stations should have more news than most of them do. I'll write more when time allows. Peace, Take Care, David.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Phil Spector comes up with the name The Teddy Bears from Elvis Presley's hit tune Teddy Bear.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Subject: A Special Invitation From Bill Anderson. Jim...ya gotta respect his songwriting talent! I once took my only son to a taping of his syndicated TV show back in late 6o's, & he was gracious to us both (but he did know I was a DJ!) I did bring "Whispering Bill" on stage several times in VA shows too. A friend in Lexington attended his sold out show just last Saturday at Renfro Valley, KY which also featured Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius & Jeanne Seely, so he does stay busy in the biz after 50 years. How many of those can you count? BOB

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Sunday Will Never Be The Same. Jim, I was thinking about songs that meant a lot to me when I first heard them, I liked the song Someday Will Never Be The Same. I figured if I ever got old enough to look back that would be a song to perform. But now I am happy and disappointed to think that the second verse is same as the first. The song has ended but the Melody still lingers on. But that was Yesterday and Yesterday is gone. I love hearing the old songs I liked but also enjoy new music also. Like when I would visit my grandparents in Waller, I would love it when I could get away and listen to KRBE, I thought they were better than the stations here in Dallas. Though I am not sure I would have felt the same if it were here in Dallas. I also always liked KPFT. 73, Charles George

ROBERT G. INGERSOLL (August 11, 1833-July 21, 1899) Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 11, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #880

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

CELEBRATED OHIO RADIO-TV BROADCASTER PASSES Van Lane comes to life as Maurice Schechter in Czechoslovakia. He arrives in America as a child and later serves a hitch in the U.S. Army. In 1946, Van begins his radio career at WTNT-AM in Augusta, GA and at WDAR-1400 in Savannah. His Ohio radio career includes GM of WLIO East Liverpool; Sports Director of WDOK Cleveland; Cleveland Barons hockey broadcasting, plus he originates the Knothole Club children's promotion for the Cleveland Indians. In 1961, he founds the Thoroughbred Racing Network that covers northern Ohio. Lane also is a TV broadcaster. He hosts several programs on WEWS TV ABC CH5 Cleveland from the 1950s to the 1960s. In 1968, he returns to radio as assistant manager of WABQ-1460 in the Cleveland suburb of Painesville, OH. Van spends the next 20 years in operations and sales management at United Broadcasting. In 1988, he forms a consulting business. Veteran Ohio radio-TV broadcaster Van Lane dies on Sunday, October 3, 2010 just two months before his 90th birthday. He leaves behind two sons along with his former wife.

WALL OF SOUND COMES TO HBO Al Pacino signs on to play the role of famed music producer Phil Spector in an upcoming film on HBO. According to The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize winning screenwriter David Mamet (The Wicked Son, Wag the Dog) will write and direct the biopic. In 1983, Al stars in Mamet’s Broadway play American Buffalo. Phil Spector makes a name for himself in the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s as he produces recording artists with what becomes known as his wall of sound. Phil produces hit recordings such as Ike and Tina Turner's River Deep, Mountain High, the Righteous Brothers You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling and The Crystals Da Doo Ron Ron. Spector also produces The Beatles’ final album Let It Be. On April 13, 2009 a judge convicts Phil of Murder in the Second Degree and by the use a firearm in the commission of a crime. Spector receives a prison sentence of 19 years to life.

KATIE TO CNN? A New York Post report suggests that Katie Couric may be thinking about a rendezvous at CNN. The New York Post reports a possible deal between CNN and CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric. According to friends, she is unhappy at CBS and wants to be on the air somewhere before the [2012] Iowa caucuses. The Post’s report appears to be speculation taken from quotes by Jeff Bewkes, CEO of Time Warner and Les Moonves, CBS honcho plus various insiders. Let's not forget that in the past few days CNN fires its anchor Rick Sanchez. Don't touch that dial.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the first product to have a UPC bar code? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•JAY MCFARLAND former talk host on KRLD-1080 Dallas, TX relocates to KSL-1160 Salt Lake City. He now co-hosts The Browser with Amy Iverson in Premiere Radio Networks Sean Hannity's former spot. Hannity moves over to crosstown Clear Channel News-Talk KNRS FM (105.7). •ED TYLL tours the USA in radio from LA to Chicago to Detroit but brings his talk show back to Florida on Star Over Orlando Real Talk WEUS-810 Orlando-Orlovista, FL. •KEVIN WALTMAN exits sales director of Clear Channel Radio-Little Rock, AR to MM of CCR's Tallahassee, FL 5-station cluster.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1959 KTHI TV NBC CH11 in Fargo-Grand Forks, ND begins broadcasting on October 11th. •1969 JOHNNY CASH wins a record-setting 5 awards on October 15th during the Country Music Association's event at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. •1975 GEORGE CARLIN hosts Saturday Night Live's premiere on October 11th. •1981 NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME inducts Ray Whitley (Back in the Saddle Again) and Bobby Braddock (D-I-V-O-R-C-E) on October 11th. •1990 OIL hits a record $40.42 per barrel on October 11th. •2003 TIM MCGRAW's Real Good Man is #1 on Billboard on October 11th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Memories. Hi, Jim and Lacy, Agree with you about the 50's music. Nothing can compare in my opinion. Could be because I was a Rock and Roll DJ during quite a few of those years. I also had a very large collection of 45's made by the top artists and groups of that era. The record collection of several hundred 45's disappeared, along with my first wife and our three kids the day after our divorce became final in San Antonio. Didn't know where any of them were for two years. Never saw the records again. I guess most of us of a certain age have a story or two about 50's music, and relationships gone south. Have a great week. Tom

BILL CONWAY (San Francisco, CA) Hi Jim, I have your email in my white list already. All our email is routed through the Entercom corporate system which has its own protocols to identify spam. I have had this problem before and I am but a cog in the big wheel. Bill Conway; KOIT Program Director

IRA [Eye] LIPSON (Dallas, TX) Subject: KLIF. I had a great time rolling through Steve Eberhart’s amazing HISTORY OF KLIF website at www.klif1190.com. Steve has done a fantastic job of weaving history, photos and audio. You could spend hours there. Ira "Eye" Lipson; Certified Media Hotshot; (www.LipsonWorks.com)

HAROLD LEVINE (Houston, TX) Subject: checking in from Houston, TX. Jim, I certainly have enjoyed catching up on some of the voices of the past. I am another alum of KGAF, Gainesville, having worked there from 67-68 while in high school and summers 69-71 (along with the great Dave Cooke). I remember your cousin Jerry...he was fresh out of Elkins and most exuberant about working there--give him my best. I've spent most of my working years in public accounting and five years in TV on the business side (News 24 Houston/LAT TV)...but the radio bug never left me. I operate four internet radio stations covering four decades of music with the flagship being Radio Bop - playing the Billboard Top 40 from 1955-1965. Check out all our stations at BopRadio.com. Kindest regards, Harold Levine; Program Director; The Bop Radio Group | BopRadio.com; Radio Bop | RadioBop.com | "Your Never-Ending Nonstop Sock Hop!"; Radio Bop 60s | RadioBop60s.com | "Boss Radio Is Back!"; ROOTSofROCK.US | "The Music Elvis Grew Up With!"; Radio Swing Worldwide | RadioSwingWorldwide.com | "Your Parade of Hits from the 30s and 40s!"; Heard around the world via BopRadio.com, LoudCity.com and iTunes.com

VICKY PICKERING [John] (Houston, TX) Subject: Panda Cheese Commercials/Buddy Holly & the Picks. Hello Jim. I wanted to let you know that there is a Panda Cheese Commercial from the Arab Diary Co. in Egypt that is going around the world on the Internet and talked about on ABC TV and many other programs. The cheese is sold in Egypt and the Middle East. The song in the background is Buddy Holly and the Picks singing "True Love Ways". The commercial won the Silver Lion Award at the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival recently. Ali Ali creator of Elephant Cairo said "There was a great round of applause when the ads were shown. A momentous year for Egyptian TV and a well deserved one when you consider that we have to work 10 times as much in Egypt to produce a half-decent ad". One YouTube site has had 2,847,150 views. There are many other sites. One YouTube site plays the complete Buddy Holly and the Picks version of "True Love Ways" - Buddy Holly & the Picks (Never Say No To Panda OST). http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=RzLmiMvVh-E. Vicky Pickering (www.buddyhollyandthepicks.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: On October 7, 1952 the first patent for a bar code goes to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver. In 1970, Logicon Inc. writes the Universal Grocery Products Identification Code or UGPIC. In 1973, George J. Laurer invents the UPC or Uniform Product Code. UGPIC evolves into the UPC symbol. In June 1974, Marsh's supermarket in Troy, OH installs the first UPC scanner. The first product to have a bar code is a packet of Wrigley's Gum.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Jim, (KJIM) 870 & (KFJZ) 1270 were both outstanding stations! You had the honor & privilege to work at both of them. Love your stories. KJIM, thought it was someone's name. Didn't know it was Jimmy Stewart. He would later own the old KBUY 1540 under different calls & an Easy Listening format. Take Care, Peace, David.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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October 08, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #879

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

PARKER SPITZER FIZZLES CNN attempts to pull itself out of last place in the ratings by dumping Campbell Brown and bringing in columnist Kathleen Parker and former New York governor Eliot Spitzer. Perhaps TV viewers remember Eliot's disastrous run in with his wife about his association with a prostitute because the show's first Monday night out only draws 454,000 viewers. Comments suggest that the two sit too close together, the set looks cheap and why have the guests wander in to shake hands with them? The show's ratings are down 23% from the now defunct Campbell Brown in the same time spot last year. Thus, CNN continues to maintain its fourth place setting at 8 pm. Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC has 1.1 million viewers. The reigning champ Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor pulls in 3.1 million. Why even CNN's own HLN's Nancy Grace does better with her measly 468,000. CNN is stuck in the middle with drastic changes like Larry King's replacement Piers Morgan, former president Jonathan Klein departs with Ken Jautz now in his seat plus CNN suddenly dumps anchor Rick Sanchez after his controversial comments about Jews and Comedy Central host Jon Stewart. CNN is no longer the only game in town.

BMI ICON RINGS THE CHIMES Country Music Hall of Fame member Billy Sherrill receives honors as a BMI Icon during the performing rights organization’s 58th annual Country Awards on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Past songwriter Icon honorees include Kris Kristofferson, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. In case we forget Sherrill’s writing credits include Country classics My Elusive Dreams, Stand By Your Man andThe Most Beautiful Girl in the World. Billy co-writes My Elusive Dreams with another songwriting legend Curly Putnam, Jr. In the summer of 1966 as I approach the KPCN-730 building in Dallas, TX suburb of Grand Prairie for my noon-3 pm DJ show a fella is at the front door. He sticks out his hand to shake and says I'm Curly Putnam. I wrote Green Green Grass of Home. At the time I pay it no mind until later realize that he is one of the greatest songwriters ever. A short stay at Putman's farm is the inspiration for Paul McCartney & Wings hit Junior's Farm. To put George Jones back into the hit making business Sherrill finds a song written by Curly Putnam and Bobby Braddock which is probably the saddest song ever written, He Stopped Loving Her Today. Billy tells George that this tune is meant for George Jones. The rest is history. Billy Sherrill is the genius who signs Barbara Mandrell to CBS Records in the late 1960's. Billy not only writes huge hits for singers but produces their recordings into all time Classic hits. JRRR salutes Billy Sherrill and Curly Putnam.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When does CBS Radio broadcast War of the Worlds which causes a wild uproar here in America? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•DAN ROSEN attorney, recording artist and digital media executive replaces Stephen Peach as the new CEO of Australian labels association ARIA and the PPCA collecting society with its base in Sydney, Australia. •JOHN LENNON is 70 years on October 8, 2010! EMI Records reissues remastered versions of eight John Lennon albums plus a new anthology, Power To The People. •THE BEACH BOYS are back! Twentieth Century Fox wins bidding rights to a feature musical set to the music of the Beach Boys with producers Craig Zadan, Neil Meron and John Stamos.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WTAP TV NBC CH15 in Parkersburg-Marietta, WV begins on October 8th. •1967 GILLIAN WELCH singer-songwriter (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) born in NYC on October 2nd. •1971 JOHN LENNON releases his megahit Imagine on October 8th. •1984 THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME inducts Hal David (It Was Almost Like A Song) and Billy Sherrill (Stand By Your Man) on October 7th. •1996 HAROLD WATKINS SHAW much honored British musicologist and educator dies on October 8th in Worcester at 85. •2000 TOBY KEITH's video You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This debuts on CMT on October 4th.

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BILL CONWAY (San Francisco, CA) Subject: getting caught in corporate filters. Rose on Radio is now getting caught in the corporate SPAM filters. I can’t change this at my level. I’ll have to keep checking the filter twice a week to read your newsletter. I was sad to see the notes about WFAA’s George Kent passing. I was the young punk from 1970-72 and remember the way he categorized the albums. "Bouncy Boy Vocals" tab sticks out in my mind. Bill Conway; KOIT Program Director

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Radio Stories Part Four. The end of KTNS (KYAL-1600). On a Friday morning in January of 1987, everyone was notified that the station had sold, that it would be their last day of employment. The station would be signing off at midnight. (The last broadcast should be a good one, shouldn't it?) So, some enterprising soul hung a mic over the toilet. After the sign off announcement, someone said: "say goodbye to Talkradio 1600 KTNS" & the toilet was flushed! Wish I could've been there. I had left the station a couple of weeks before this. I did go up to the station & visit with Ike Blevins (KTNS Chief Engineer) after the station had gone dark. He told me what happened & played the tape of the final sign off followed by the most appropriate toilet flush for me. All of us there really tried. But it's hard to make a go of a NewsTalk station with a minimal staff & basically no budget. (We did have 50,000 watt KRLD 1080 to compete with on the News side & 50,000 watt KLIF 1190 to compete with on the Talk side.) But it was fun, great fun & they even paid us for it! David Faulkner

KYAL-1600 In 1965 when I'm the sign-on to 10am DJ on KTER-1570 in Terrell, TX our mid day DJ, Bob Shelton, exits to be a DJ on the new Country radio station in Dallas, the brand new KYAL-1600 in Plano. Originally KMAE-1600 in McKinney goes on the air in September 1947 flips to Country as KYAL-1600 in September 1965.

STEVE EBERHART (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF-1580. I still am consulting small market radio and freelance voiceover work from the home studio (...always looking for new clients...) I also am still doing shifts for Citadel Network AC format on weekends out of Dallas. If anyone wants to contact me feel free to email me at steve@eberhartbroadcasting.com. Thanks. Steve (www.klifhistory.com)

BUD BUSCHARDT (Dallas, TX) Subject: Chuck Murphy. In answer to a note from Joyce Webster: Chuck Murphy has been doing voice-overs for years. You might have heard him on Kroger's, Radio Shack, and some DFW area spots. Nationally he has introduced the news on some local stations. He is also a preacher and at last report, has his own church. Bud

TRIVIA ANSWER: On October 30, 1938 CBS Mercury Theater of the Air broadcasts Orson Welles' War of the Worlds. The fictional news report imitates the format then used for news flash bulletins. It keeps interrupting dance music to inform listeners of the spreading destruction caused by Martians who land in New Jersey. Terror strikes listeners who rush into the streets.

BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Subject: First job as a DJ. One day, during the beginning of my year of transition from the Blind school to my hometown public school Mr. King informed me about a part-time job at the large ice skating rink six miles from home. He encouraged me to apply as he thought I would benefit from having a paid opportunity in which to practice my disc jockey skills. When I arrived at my interview accompanied by my brother Brad, a confident six feet five inch tall man named Whitey seemed to have no reservations. I convinced him that I would be able to find the right records and tapes and that I could successfully run the equipment. I also assured him that my family was willing to assist in getting me to and from the ice skating rink and that he would not have to be concerned about my dependability. What an exciting September. I had successfully transitioned from the Blind school, to our hometown public school, and now, Blake Lindsay was a blind teenager who was working as a paid live disc jockey! I was excited that I had profitably landed a part time paying responsibility, which would help me to have spending freedom with funds I would take personal pride in earning. Not only did I make a little more than minimum wage, but much to my pleasure, I also earned the right to eat free food from the well-stocked snack bar. To this day, my mouth still waters, when I think of those delicious jalapeño nachos. what a tasty treat!

RAY CHARLES (September 13, 1918-June 10, 2004) I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

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October 06, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #878

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

THE NIGHT TRAIN MAN MAKES HIS LAST STOP In 1952, Buddy Morrow's trombone solo on the Classic instrumental tune Night Train propels it to sell more than a million copies. On September 24, 2010 the 91 year old Buddy Morrow needs assistance to get onstage in Ormond Beach, FL to lead the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra but he leaves the stage to rip-roaring applause because of his still striking performance. Buddy's daughter Sara says that he dies three days later on Monday, September 27th at his home in Maitland, FL. His career as a musician covers more than seven decades. Buddy comes to life as Muni [Moe] Zudekoff on February 8, 1919 in New Haven, CT to his parents Sophie and David Zudekoff. At 15, he tours with Jazz ensemble the Yale Collegians. He moves to NYC as a full time artist with established musicians Harry James, Buddy Rich, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. From 1941 to 1944, he plays lead trombone for the U.S. Navy Band during his time in the Navy on Staten Island. In 1945, Buddy's first position as a bandleader is when he covers for Jimmy Dorsey one night when Dorsey is ill. In 1947, he forms the Buddy Morrow Orchestra. In the 1960s, he plays trombone with the Tonight Show band on NBC TV. In 2008 he receives a lifetime achievement award from the International Trombone Association. Buddy Morrow's survivors include his third wife, Carol Morrow; their daughter Sara, Los Angeles; son, Peter, Hillsdale, NJ, from his first marriage, to Lucille Ross; daughter, Catherine, of Marietta, GA., from his second marriage to Clare Eggleston; plus three grandchildren.

2010 MARCONI WINNERS The 2010 NAB Marconi Radio Awards winners shine brightly on Thursday night, September 30, 2010 at the Radio Show in Washington, DC. CBS Radio stations win four Marconi awards. The Legendary Station of the Year is CBS News/Talk WBZ-1030 Boston, MA. Other CBS winners include Classic Hits WCBS FM (101.1) - Oldies station; Urban Contemporary WVEE FM (V103), Atlanta, GA - Urban station and Sports Radio WFAN-660 (The Fan), NYC - Sports station of the year. The Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year goes to Citadel's Scott Shannon of WLS FM (94.7). The Major Market station of the year is News WTOP FM (103.5) Washington, DC. The 2010 Marconi Major Market Personality of the Year crown sits atop Ronn Owens's head at News/Talk KGO-810 San Francisco, CA. On day two the Marconi Awards are handed out during a dress-up dinner at the elegant Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. Day three which is the last day of the joint NAB/Radio Advertising Bureau Radio Show concludes with a luncheon that honors National Radio Award heir Charles Warfield of ICBC Broadcast Holdings. The festive shindig also features guest speaker Christiane Amanpour.

TRIVIA QUESTION: When is the original gong show broadcast? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•MICKEY LUCKOFF bids adieu to his position as President/GM of Citadel's News Radio KGO-810 and Hot Talk KSFO-560 San Francisco. CA on Monday, October 04, 2010. •BOB RIVERS' flees Classic Rock CBS KZOK FM (102.5) Seattle, WA as his contract talks fail. Bob is morning drive personality in Seattle radio for 21 years including 10 at KZOK FM. •WTWR FM Cumulus CHR (Tower 98.3) Monroe, MI/Toledo, OH flips to AC WMIM FM (My 98.3) as Monroe’s Best Mix of Yesterday & Today. •STEPHEN BURKE Comcast COO becomes the new CEO of NBC Universal when Comcast cable completes its acquisition of NBC-U.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WTVM TV ABC CH9 in Columbus, Georgia begins broadcasting on October 6th. •1966 LORETTA LYNN records Don't Come Home A' Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, TN on October 6th. •1975 HENRY CALVIN actor as Sergeant Garcia in TV's Zorro dies at 57 on October 6th. •1989 K.T. OSLIN & CLINT BLACK play Carnegie Hall on October 6th. •1996 TED BESSELL director/actor of TV's That Girl dies of an aneurism at 61 on October 6th. •2002 TRACY BYRD's single Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo hits #1 on Billboard on October 6th.

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FRANK JOLLEY (Los Angeles, CA) Jim, The KBOX-KONO.com where I have several pictures from both KBOX and other stations. Unfortunately I have no pictures from KONO in San Antonio or KLIF in Dallas, just those old dusty KBOX pictures. However; since you've asked, when I was hired at KBOX in Dallas in 1964 Ken Scott was the Program Director and Irene Runnels was the GM. I was hired by John Box to become the Music Director of Balaban Stations. Hired away from WMAK in Nashville by Art Wander (who'd Incidentally been the one to fire me at WPLO in Atlanta two years earlier.) So you see you can go back. At the time Bill Ward was 6-9am, Ron Rice 9-12 Noon, Jack West (Schell) 12-3, Ken Scott 3-7 and Frank Jolley 7-12 Midnight...we had an old automation that read lights overnight sponsored by Meyers Courtesy Ford in Garland. We called it Sammy Seeburg. KBOX air check on http://frankjolley.com.

BUD BUSCHARDT (Dallas, TX) Subject: Buddy Morrow, Trombonist and Bandleader, Dies at 91. Jim, I pass this along in case you didn't see it. Bud

TONY LAWRENCE (DFW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Regarding Chuck Murphy. Chuck was one of the major players in the late 60's through early 70's WFAA Radio era. He was a good friend and super nice guy. I have no idea what all Chuck is doing but I still hear him on TV voice-overs here in DFW. I was recently thinking about Chuck and how there is no way to not recognize those pipes when you've heard them so many time through the earphones. He sounds as good today and he did back then. He once owned/operated a recording studio in Garland after his WFAA/KVIL days. John 8:32

STEVE EBERHART (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF-1580. we do football on Friday nites of course and take as much advantage of its popularity as much as we can. We do a coaches corner show each weekday morning and on Friday nite, kick off our coverage with "Friday Nite LItes"...at 6pm, the "Friday Nite Warmup" which is a basic preview of the nites High School games from teams in the area, then a look at Saturday's College games with an emphasis on regional teams (UT, SMU, TCU, UNT, Baylor, Oklahoma, etc..) and finish up with a preview of weekend NFL action and quick picks by our guys - Dee Blanton and Clay Corbett (our football broadcasters) and Stephen Monahan who is Sports editor for the local newspaper. We follow that with "coaches’ corner rewind" which is basically a repeat of the week's coaches corner shows from the weekday’s programs. (www.kgaf1580.com) This then rolls right into the Gainesville Coach's show to the pregame and game broadcast. It's a great way to get more mileage out of football coverage and a few more dollars in revenue! Plus from a programming standpoint, it is all recorded earlier and simply runs in the automation so it doesn't require that much...AND is great programming leading up to football games. We have a guy who covers all the local area games on our scoreboard show after the game and we run that late into the night after the games. Thanks. Steve (www.klifhistory.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1936, CBS lures Major Bowes from NBC to create an hour long show of amateur talent. Bowes interrupts failing acts with a gong. One of the show's winners is the very young Frank Sinatra. Ted Mack is Bowes's field assistant who scouts and auditions talent for the program. The show runs from 1934 to 1945. Major Bowes, who is the originator of the show and its emcee, leaves the program in 1945. He dies the next year. Ted Mack brings the show back in 1948 on ABC Radio where it runs until 1952. When Mack becomes the host, Albert Fisher takes over his position in the field. Chuck Barris' Gong Show airs on NBC TV from June 14, 1976 through July 21, 1978. He also is its emcee.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Abilene, TX) Jim: Last time I worked with Jeanne (Seely) was a booking for her single at a suburban club near Charlottesville, Va. One of my area bands backed her show & she flew in for the gig. The airline lost her "make-up bag," as she called it, so off we went from airport to drug store, then checked her into Room. 321, Holiday Inn, my reserved room for "stars that I booked into town. I was MC & used Harry Snyder & his band for the big show. Sadly, my friend, Harry "Buttermilk" Snyder passed away one year ago in Staunton, VA. But those memories live on! ...I also booked & MC for Jack Greene & his Jolly Greene Giants, without Jeanne Seely. BOB

CHUCK BARRIS (June 3, 1929-p) We'll be back with more stuff right after this message.

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October 04, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #877

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

A-TEAM PRODUCER DIES The Emmy winning producer of top TV shows that we love such as The A-Team, Baretta, Adam-12, Hardcastle & McCormick, Hunter, The Rockford Files plus many others dies on Thursday night, September 30, 2010. During his career he also writes 16 novels. Stephen J. Cannell passes away at his home in Pasadena, CA of melanoma. He lives with dyslexia his entire life. Stephen's family releases a statement to Entertainment Tonight: Aside from being a legendary television producer and prolific writer, Stephen was also a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. Mr. Cannell is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Marcia, their three children, Tawnia, Chelsea and Cody and three grandchildren. Stephen was the pillar of strength within his family and he touched everyone he met. He will be most deeply missed.

BREAKING NEWS! On Friday, October 01, 2010 CNN issues a statement that TV anchor Rick Sanchez is no longer with the network. This comes after Rick's radio interview on Pete Dominick's SiriusXM radio show on Thursday morning where he implies that Jon Stewart is a bigot and CNN is run by Jews. Sanchez, who is Cuban American, joins CNN in September 2004. He comes to CNN from his position as a news anchor on WBZL TV CW CH39 (now WSFL) in Miami, FL. Rick is once an employee of MSNBC (2001-03) as well as KHOU TV CBS CH11 in Houston, TX. In 1983, he wins an Emmy Award for his series, When I left Cuba. Sanchez recently loses his afternoon show on CNN Rick's List with CNN Newsroom as its replacement. Time Warner, owner of CNN, believes that his comments on Dominick's SiriusXM radio show give them reasonable cause to terminate his contract. The cable TV station's official statement: Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company. We thank Rick for his years of service and we wish him well.

LARRY KING inducts into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989. His 25 year reign as CNN talk show host comes to an end in 2010. On November 6, 2010 at the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony the 76-year-old King receives special recognition for his radio career. This year’s nationally broadcast event originates from the WTTW TV CH11 studios in St. Louis, MO. Tickets for the marvelous occasion are just $350.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the first regularly scheduled program to be simulcast on radio and TV? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•DAVID ALDRICH WTXF TV Fox 29 Philadelphia, PA Meteorologist joins WVLT TV CBS CH8 Knoxville, TN as Chief Meteorologist. •WHPI FM Michael Rea's Advanced Media Properties Oldies (Hippie Radio 101.1) Peoria-Glasford, IL previously Independence Media flips it to Variety Hits (Jack FM 101.1) on Sunday evening, September 26, 2010. •WWCT FM Rea's Modern Rock (The Buzz 99.9) Peoria-Bartonville, IL formerly Independence Media debuts its new direction as AAA (World Class Rock 99.9) on Sunday evening, September 26, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 LEAVE IT TO BEAVER debuts on CBS TV on October 4th.•1960 GREGG HUBBARD keyboard player with Country-Rock band Sawyer Brown born on October 4th in Orlando, Fl. •1971 KMPH TV IND CH26 in Visalia-Fresno, CA begins broadcasting on October 4th. •1981 ALABAMA and Debbie Reynolds appear on the season premiere of NBC TV's Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters on October 3rd. •1991 LEONARD C. ODELL writer of 7,000 Burma Shave poems beginning in 1925 in rural Minnesota dies at 83 on October 4th. •2005 SARA EVANS' album Real Fine Place releases on RCA records on October 4th.

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JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Subject: Chuck Murphy. In the 10/01/2010 edition of JRRR, Bill Conway mentions a couple of super nice and very talented guys, Bob Morrison and Chuck Murphy! In the past few months, Chuck's name has been mentioned several times. After I left KLIF, was working at KDTX when Chuck called to ask me if I wanted to take over one of his jobs...time and temps at a bank in Dallas. At that time he told me that he was going back to school among other things. Either Chuck or someone else told me he was going to medical school. I'm interested in knowing if anyone in JRRR land knows what Chuck decided to do with his life. We all know that Bobby remained in radio and is a member of the TRHOF. Mentions of Chuck always seem to be in the distant past. JC

LIZ PATRANELLA [Houston] (Austin, TX) Subject: DJ Reunion Lunch - October 20. Make your plans now to attend! R.S.V.P. requested! SAN ANTONIO DJ REUNION LUNCH Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m. Sea Island Restaurant; I-10 North at Amerisuites Drive between Wurzbach and Huebner (on north side of I-10) San Antonio (210) 558-8989 Please remember: Our agreement for use of the private room is that attendees purchase a meal. Please be considerate of our hosts and order as you arrive. Don’t miss this opportunity for all us old, former, retired and some still active San Antonio Broadcasters to get together, meet new friends, renew old friendships and share golden radio memories. Bring your old photos and memorabilia! We all want to see and share the memories! If you can't come, but would like a SHORT message read to the group, email the message to me and I'll read it at the luncheon. Our thanks as always to Don Couser for making arrangements with Sea Island for our gatherings. My special thanks to Don "Skinny" Green for his hard work in maintaining our S.A. Radio Roster...his contributions to the San Antonio Radio Memories website...his photographic documenting of everyone who attended the luncheons... and all that he did to make our meetings so memorable. He was one of the driving forces behind the reunions... and he will always be with us. I look forward to seeing all my old friends again…and hopefully some who haven’t been able to join us before. I await your email replies! Liz Houston Patranella; KBAT 1966; KQXT 1968; KTSA 1968-69

STEVE EBERHART (Dallas, TX) Subject: Correct email address? the best address is steve@eberhartbroadcasting.com but thanks and I do enjoy reading your notes. I'm still running KGAF in Gainesville...the economy has made it challenging but we're adjusting as we go to keep it going. we have a really good product that I’m very proud of. we do a LOT with a little, and that is the secret to it from what I've learned. --Allocate resources wisely-- give a listen www.kgaf1580.com. I always enjoy any comments. we have an incredible air sound and get a lot out of those tiny 250 watts! we call it Hometown Radio 1580 KGAF, mostly because that's exactly what we are! It's small market radio that doesn't sound that way. My whole objective and mantra really is "give them what they can't get anywhere else". The market receives 30+ signals and that really is our only way to stand out. We play on the theme of "Local Radio from Local People" heavily. Thanks. Steve (www.klifhistory.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1931, CBS TV's Bill Schudt's Going to Press is the first regularly scheduled program to be simulcast on radio and TV. The show features interviews with correspondents, columnists and editors.

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#875) September 29, 2010 [Wednesday] Here is a trivia question for you: In the movie "The Hangover", the character Leslie Chow (an Asian gangster) is played by Ken Leong. Ken is a part time actor and comedian. What is his day job? Answer: Physician who practices internal medicine. Jeff Cunningham, DC

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.

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October 01, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #876

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

PRO FOOTBALL'S OLDEST PLAYER DIES George Blanda, the ageless Hall of Fame quarterback and kicker who plays seven seasons with the Houston Oilers dies at 83. He is the Oilers first quarterback who leads the team to the first two American Football League titles in 1960 and 1961. George brings pro football to its utmost both on the field and on our TV sets. Blanda spends 10 seasons with the Chicago Bears, part of 1 with the Baltimore Colts, 7 with the Houston Oilers plus his final 9 with the Oakland Raiders. George retires one month prior to his 49th birthday before the 1976 season. When he retires, Blanda holds the pro football scoring record with 2,002 points. He kicks 335 field goals, 943 extra points, runs for nine touchdowns and throws for 236 points. George plays longer than anyone else in pro football history. Before Monday night's Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears football game, a moment of silence is held in George Blanda's honor.

CITADEL CONNECTICUT CONNECTION DISCONNECTS Lately, several AM News-Talk radio stations begin to simulcast their programming on FM in order to gain younger demographics. But just the opposite is true for Citadel WXLM FM (News Talk 104.7) in Montauk, NY because it flips its call letters to WELJ FM with a Gospel format. But is that the route that WELJ FM will end up with because there is a similarity between WELJ and sister Adult CHR WPLJ FM (95.5) in nearby NYC. Citadel also operates Classic Rock WMOS FM (The Wolf 102.3) and CHR WQGN FM (Q105) in the New London market. Spanish Tropical WSUB-980 (Caliente 980) switches its call letters to WXLM. Citadel says that WXLM’s talk format follows its call letters over to the new WXLM-980 in October 2010. WXLM-980 has an FCC license for Groton, CT which is across the Long Island Sound. But WXLM-980 operates at 1,000 watts daytime and only 72 at night. Not quite a powerhouse frequency.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What year does crooner Bing Crosby have his first radio show on CBS? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wayne Watkins [WHGO FM (105.9) Biloxi, MS] has a birthday celebration on Saturday, October 2nd. Bobby Rich [KMXZ FM (Mix 94.9) Tucson, AZ] has his big day on Sunday, October 3rd. •ANDERSON COOPER host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 in negotiation for a syndicated daytime talk show with Telepictures Productions and Warner Brothers Domestic Television Distribution for 2011. •GEORGE LUCAS, 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilms ready to re-release the Star Wars franchise in new 3D conversions beginning with Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace set for February 2012.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1955 JACKIE GLEASON's The Honeymooners premieres on CBS TV on October 1st. •1969 LORETTA LYNN records Coal Miner's Daughter, You Wanna Give Me A Lift and Wings Upon Your Horns at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, TN on October 1st. •1979 RKO RADIO NETWORK begins operation on October 1st. •1986 PATTY LOVELESS' self-titled debut album releases on MCA records on October 1st. •1991 HOWARD STERN adds Baltimore, MD to his radio network on WJFK-1300 (later WJZ-1300) on October 1st. •2004 RANDY TRAVIS receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 29th.

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BILL CONWAY (San Francisco, CA) Hi Jim, Yes the WFAA AM studio is that big room but they had just reached the deal to have 820 be WBAP. The green boxes with the ability to switch any studio to any frequency still existed but we never used. I started at WFAA on weekends for WFAA FM- Stereo 98. Grady Royster was the PD. So on Saturdays I tended to and intimately knew the automation system known affectionately as Winkie (on the Blinkie). On Sundays I ran the PA shows Norvel Slater and tended Winkie. I had lots of free time between automation tape changes and would go sit in that big studio with Lee Douglas, Tony Lawrence, Ron Gray, Jeff Dale, Charlie Pro or Chuck Murphy (who attended Bishop Dunne High School just like me.) I would listen, run errands, pick their brains, pull sports scores, anything. I also visit the newsroom and with my North Texas classmate Dave Cooke as well as Bob Morrison, and Jay Ward. Bill Conway; KOIT Program Director

IRA [Eye] LIPSON (Dallas, TX) Subject: Radio Caroline. Jim...At one of my first jobs in radio I worked with Tom Lodge, a great guy who had a fascinating history as one of the first pirate DJs at England’s Radio Caroline. Tom has just released a book about those days and asked me pass along the info to friends. There’s also a fun video with music of the era. (www.shipthatrocked.com/radiocaroline.html) I think your readers would enjoy it. Thanks! Ira "Eye" Lipson; Certified Media Hotshot (www.LipsonWorks.com)

TOM LODGE (Santa Cruz, CA) To: Eye Lipson. Subject: Radio Caroline. My publisher has sent me the copy below. I would love it if you would send this out to your friends. It is a fun preview of the book and he has created an interesting web page for the book. There's a new book that reveals the amazing, true but unknown story of the British Invasion, and how pirate radio changed the face of rock and roll forever. It's called The Ship that Rocked the World: How Radio Caroline Defied the Establishment, Launched the British Invasion and Made the Planet Safe for Rock and Roll, and was written by Tom Lodge, Radio Caroline's top Deejay. It has a Forward by Steven van Zandt. Think we're exaggerating about the importance of Radio Caroline and Tom Lodge to the history of rock and roll? Pete Townshend said: "Without Caroline we would not have sold a single record. Tom Lodge was a vital figure in Caroline's most vital times." And, Paul McCartney said: "Pirate radio, and in particular Radio Caroline, was a really exciting part of all of our lives in those days and summed up the spirit of the times culturally and musically." Here's a video preview. There's some great music in it, so make sure your sound is turned on: www.shipthatrocked.com/radiocaroline.html Thank you for this. All the best, Tom Lodge

DR. JEFF CUNNINGHAM (Austin-Kyle, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#874) September 27, 2010 [Monday] Jim, I just thought I would let you know. I try not to brag on my 11 year old daughter and her efforts to become a productive citizen, but yesterday was the apex of what she is becoming. She participated in the Special Olympics swimming contest yesterday and she got a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal. As I looked at all of these kids out there trying their hearts out to make their families proud, I realized what a wimp I am. I complain about intractable back pain and the stroke, among many other things. Zoe doesn't complain about what she CAN'T do, she does what she CAN do and does it pretty well. In Greek, Zoe means "life". She is full of life and she is a winner, too. Sorry to brag, but it is a feeling like you have never had when you watch society's neurologically atypical doing the best that they can possibly do. I wish I were as worthy of praise as they are. Jeff Cunningham, DC

TRIVIA ANSWER: Throughout the Great Depression and on into World War II, Bing Crosby is America's most beloved crooner and one of its favorite stars. On September 2, 1931, Bing Crosby opens his first radio show on CBS with a new theme song: Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day. The Mills Brothers hitchhike to NYC from Cincinnati to audition. CBS hires them on the spot. From her audition and appearance, Kate Smith gets her own CBS radio show.

BOB GRANT (Abilene, TX) Subject: Roger O'Neil, NBC. Jim: Roger O'Neil of NBC news will be inducted into the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Oct. 2, 2010. He moved to W. Va. in late 60's as news reporter at WSAZ-TV, Huntington. He covered the Marshall Univ. football team plane crash & other major stories. He was also at WAVE-TV, Louisville, KPRC-TV, Houston & WMAQ-TV, Chicago. He moved to NBC Network as news correspondent in 1979 & was named NBC News Denver bureau-chief in 1983. He now contributes occasional pieces for the network. O'Neil joins 12 other inductees being so honored for class of 2010. BOB & Sonny Lee

MARILYN MONROE (June 1, 1926-August 5, 1962) Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.

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September 29, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #875

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

CHINA BUYS HOLLYWOOD! They say it cannot come to pass but here we are in 2010 where anything can happen. A Chinese entertainment company buys a piece of Hollywood. Chengtian Entertainment, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Orange Sky Golden Harvest Entertainment, purchases a 3.3% share of Legendary Pictures of Los Angeles, CA that produces the movie Inception. Legendary's productions include Inception, which grosses more than $750 million worldwide, Clash of the Titans ($491 million worldwide), The Dark Knight ($1 billion worldwide), 300 ($456 million worldwide) and The Hangover ($467 million worldwide). Chengtian Entertainment purchases Legendary shares for HK$194 million ($25 million). This comes at a time when China's box office begins to surpass Hollywood's. China's ticket sales jump 80% in the first half of 2010. The country's newly-wealthy middle class flock to hundreds of au courant movie theaters nationwide. The Chinese government imposes an import cap of only a maximum of 20 foreign films that they allow in the country each year. With a Chinese partner this helps Legendary climb over the oriental government's barrier to take advantage of the country's booming film market.

RADIO DISNEY GOES DARK Radio Insight reports that the Walt Disney Company continues to cut back on its stockpile of small and medium market AM radio stations. Scott Fybush at Northeast Radio Watch reports that four Radio Disney outlets go dark at 12am on Saturday, September 30, 2010. The party's over for WDDZ-550 Pawtucket-Providence, RI, WDRD-580 Newburg-Louisville, KY, WBWL-600 Jacksonville, FL and WDZK-1550 Bloomfield-Hartford, CT who turn out their lights until Disney finds a buyer for them. Already this year Disney shuts down the transmitters at radio stations in Tulsa, Norfolk, Greensboro, and Wichita. Bob Smizik of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that one of the 5 ESPN Radio O&O’s, WEAE-1250 Pittsburgh, PA halts all local programming as it flips to the national ESPN feed until the end of 2010. Bob says that if WEAE does not sell by the end of 2010, it will switch to Radio Disney programming. CBS KDKA FM (The Fan 93.7) is the #1 rated sports station in the Friendly City. Disney refuses to renew its LMA of WWCS-540 when it expires on December 31, 2010.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What year is the first network TV Western? What is the name of that TV Western? Who is its star? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•STEVE KOSBAU vacates his President/GM position at Citadel Adult Hits WDRQ FM (93.1) and Hot AC WDVD FM (96.3) to become Market Manager of Greater Media Active Rock WRIF FM (101.1), Classic Rock WCSX FM (94.7) and AC WMGC FM (105.1) in Detroit, MI. •VIVENDI French media powerhouse sells a 7.66% stake in NBC Universal to GE for $2 billion dollars. •DISNEY COMPANY continues its regurgitation. Walt Disney upper levels continue to fall like dominos. Steve Wadsworth, head honcho of Disney's digital unit, resigns. Bob Iger Disney CEO expresses his gratitude to Wadsworth.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1959 THE MANY LOVES OF DOBIE GILLIS debuts on CBS TV on September 29th. •1963 EDDIE MONTGOMERY of CMA 2000 Vocal Duo of the Year Montgomery Gentry born on September 30th in Lancaster, KY. •1979 CHEAP TRICK's single Ain't That A Shame peaks at #35 on September 29th. •1985 RONNIE MILSAP's single Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Night) leaps to #1 on Billboard on September 28th. •1996 HOUSTON ASTROS retire pitcher Nolan Ryan's #34 on September 29th. •2004 RASCAL FLATTS' album Feels Like Today releases on Lyric Street records on September 28th.

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BILL CONWAY (Los Angeles, CA) Hi Jim, Yes, Ralph Robison was the confident Radio News Director when I got there and he treated me well. He mellowed quite a bit when he married Barbara Cohlmia, Casey’s daughter, who was a TV News Producer looked out for me. Ralph was also the voice of (WFAA FM) Stereo 98. Dave Cooke recommended me to Ralph and during one summer I worked in radio news covering stories, writing and breaking down tape in the afternoons. I tried to soak it all up. Eventually I got a chance to jock weekends on (WFAA) 570. My Senior year at North Texas I would work FM automation Saturday 10a-4P, Sunday 12mi-6 Am, jock on 570, run FM PA et al from 8-Noon, and return to jock on 570 from 6 P-12 mid. The drive back to Denton. What a great deal!! After graduation I became a full time employee filling in wherever and ended up on overnights. It was a great learning experience and after all these years as a PD in lots of formats, I still use stuff I learned there. I’ll bug Lee (Douglas). What an amazing career he has had. Bill Conway; KOIT Program Director

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Marina. A bit of irony perhaps. In 1965, Lee Harvey Oswald's widow, Marina, married Kenneth Jess Porter in the small town of Fate, Texas. Marina knew who I was. I had first seen her at the Dallas Police Department on November 22nd, 1963. She had received a lot of money from generous Americans as did the widow of Police Officer J.D. Tippitt after he was shot by Oswald in Oak Cliff. She recognized me one day as I was shopping at Medallion on Abrams at Northwest Highway and she was buying a recliner for new husband Porter. As soon as she saw me, she rushed away as she didn't want to say anything. A year later she and Porter had moved to Greenville. I had left KLIF (1190) for KRLD-TV. News Director Eddie Barker wanted me try and get an interview with her so news photographer Sandy Sanderson and I drove to Greenville. When I knocked on the door Marina was surprised but invited me in. I told her why I was there and she said..."As soon as Kenneth gets home from work I'll do the interview". We talked a few minutes. I held her two small daughters in my lap and gave them all the change I had. Told them to put in their piggy bank. She was very nice, said she had seen me on channel 4 and wanted to do the interview but about that time Porter rushed in...had seen the news unit. Pointed to me and said..."Get out now...." I tried to explain about the TV shot but he was angry. Marina looked at me and appeared dismayed...but he opened the door so I left without the TV shot. The two little girls were as cute as they could be. I didn't ask her about the recliner. Gary D

BOB GRANT (Abilene, TX) Subject: E. Fisher. Jim: Once again you never fail to bring back some memories. I met Eddie Fisher at peak of his hit-music years in Cleveland; I believe the late DJ Bill Randle brought him there for a show. He had many hits, but my personal favorite was an early one,"Thinking Of You," also recorded by Don Cherry of "Band of Gold" fame. Eddie once sang with Buddy Morrow's Big Band; ironically, the first live radio interview I ever made was with Buddy Morrow, as his band appeared in annual Mountain State Forest Festival, Elkins, W. Va, 1953! He came over to WDNE Radio to promote show & my station manager pushed me into studio with him, closed door & turned sign "On-Air." We did a live interview, my first with no rehearsal. I signed the guestbook for Eddie Fisher w/note last week, as memories rushed back to those great ole radio days. BOB & Sonny Lee

TRIVIA ANSWER: On June 24, 1949, Hopalong Cassidy features former B-Western film series star William Boyd in his most famous role in the first TV network Western. Hopalong Cassidy also appears on the cover of Look, Life, and Time magazines. Boyd earns millions as Hopalong ($800,000 in 1950 alone) mostly from merchandise licensing and endorsement agreements. In 1950, companies manufacture $70 million of Hopalong Cassidy products like school lunch boxes. By 1959, eight of the top ten TV shows are Westerns. The first all-color TV Western is The Cisco Kid with Duncan Renaldo as Cisco.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF. Jim: I can still remember getting KGAF-FM on 94.5, I loved hearing them mention Red River Radio, etc. 1580 was fun at night I usually would hear a station from Kansas at night that even sent me a verification. I knew things would be different when it later became KDNT-FM, and of course KDNT-FM once was 106.1. I think 106,1 still shows itself to be Denton but never hear it mentioned or programming for it. I once was told by a friend of the family that he used to deliver newspapers to the owner of KDNT when it was in his home. Now 1440 has Spanish programming, and I don't remember the call. I love my rancho grande, before the next tear drop falls and other country songs done by a pop/country artist. Charles George

TEXAS SAYINGS - It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs.

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September 27, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #874

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

EDDIE FISHER R.I.P. Popular Pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at 82 in his home in Berkley, CA on Wednesday night, September 23, 2010 after complications from hip surgery. Eddie is born Edwin Jack Fisher on August 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. At 15, he serenades on Philadelphia radio. At 17, he belts out tunes at NYC's Copacabana night club. In 1946, his voice is heard with the Buddy Morrow and Charlie Ventura orchestras. In 1949, he appears on the Eddie Cantor radio program. From 1952-53, he is in the Armed Forces Special Services. From 1953-57 he has the very popular Coke Time TV series. From 1955-59, his wife is actress and singer Debbie Reynolds (Tammy #1 for 5 weeks-1957). Together, they are America's sweethearts. In 1959, he shocks the world with his marriage to movie star Elizabeth Taylor (Cleopatra-1963). Later, he weds the cute Connie Stevens (Cricket Blake on TV's Hawaiian Eye 1959-63, Kookie, Kookie #4-1959, Sixteen Reasons #3-1960). His movie roles include All About Eve (1950), Bundle of Joy [with wife Debbie] (1956) and Butterfield 8 [with wife Elizabeth] (1960). From 1948-54, Eddie charts 36 Pop hit records that sell millions of records. In 1950. he has his first hit tune, Thinking of You. He follows that with Any Time, Oh, My Pa-pa, I'm Yours, Wish You Were Here and Lady of Spain. During the early 1950s, Eddie Fisher is America's #1 teen idol. In 1954, his song I Need You Now is #1 for three weeks. Around Christmas 1954, his tune Count Your Blessings climbs to #5. Heart reaches #6 in 1955. Christmas 1955 brings us Dungaree Doll that hits #7. Eddie's daughter with Debbie is actress and author Carrie Fisher who is Princess Leila in Star Wars. Other daughters include singer Tricia Leigh Fisher and actress Joely Fisher. Eddie Fisher writes two tell-all books that infuriates his ex-wives: Eddie: My Life, My Loves and Been There, Done That (1999).

DALLAS POWERHOUSE MAKES CHANGES Radio Insight reports that 50,000 watt flame thrower KRLD-1080 in Dallas, TX switches directions back to All-News programming from 5am to 8pm on weekdays beginning on Monday, September 27, 2010. Also returning are former Midday host Ernie Brown and Mike Rogers from 5 to 9am, Mitch Carr and Scott Braddock from 9am to 1pm, David Rancken and Bonnie Petrie from 1 to 4pm and Will Sterrett and Alice Rios 4 to 8pm. Nights and weekends will continue to feature Talk and Sports overflow programming.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•JEFF ZUCKER NBC Universal CEO exits in 2010 when Comcast's merger is complete. •JIM WALTON CNN worldwide president issues a memo on Friday, September 24, 2010 that says Jonathan Klein CNN president hits the door after six years. •JOHN LUND veteran Sports/Talk radio personality returns to Rose City radio on October 4, 2010 on KXTG FM (The Game 95.5) Portland, OR to host middays. Lund previously is the PM Drive host/APD at crosstown Sports KFXX-1080 from 1998-2002. •JOE STASZAK leaves Sports on Fox CH29 in Philadelphia, PA. Radio's Anthony Gargano & Mike Missanelli fill in with football expert Greg Cosell. •MIKE NORTH Longtime Chicago sports radio personality/sports columnist with the Chicago Sun-Times joins Fox Sports Radio.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KNOE TV CBS CH8 in Monroe-West Monroe, LA begins broadcasting on September 27th. •1968 JEANNIE C. RILEY socks it to the Harper Valley P.T.A. all the way to #1 on Billboard's grade card on September 28th. •1973 NOLAN RYAN pitcher for the California Angels strikes out 16 in 11 innings on September 27th for record 383rd of the season. •1984 GEORGE STRAIT's album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind releases on MCA records on September 28th. •1995 ALISON [Night Bird] STEELE DJ on WNEW FM (102.7) and WXRK FM (92.3) dies of cancer on September 27th. •2003 DIERKS BENTLEY's What Was I Thinkin' is his first #1 Billboard Country single on September 27th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Happy Birthday! Thanks, Jim and Lacy, God is being good to me. I'm in great health...go to the gym every day for a couple of hours...still do my yard, gardens and grounds...am still at my high school weight of 172, which ain't too shabby for a 6 foot 2 guy. My new hip is functioning well. I have a wife and 5 cats who give me love and attention. So all's well in my life. But I sure ain't lookin' forward to a New England Winter...and shoveling all the snow that blows our way. Keep up your good work, Tom

FRANK JOLLEY (Los Angeles, CA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#872) September 22, 2010 [Wednesday] Hey Good stuff Man Frank Jolley Hollywood/Dallas,Tx.

STEVE EBERHART (Dallas, TX) Subject: KGAF-1580. Our format is somewhat unique in that we program lots of news/weather/sports and information in mornings, noon and 5pm...and basically fill with music the rest of the time..."the greatest country hits of all time", a lot of 80's classic country, a "few" selected classics from before that, a LOT of crossover stuff and only the top 10 or so current country tunes. it's contemporary enough to appeal to even a hard core country listener but palatable to a non-country type as well to make it listenable in the workplace... Thanks. Steve (www.klifhistory.com)

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Howdy Hey! I had a nice chat today with Mark Watkins. He's settling in to his new position as News Director for KRMG-AM in Tulsa. Mark and I worked together at KRLD. He was purged from there last year, and was working doing the weekend newscasts at WBAP when he was offered his new position. He replaces former WBAP News Director Dan Potter, who left KRMG last month to pursue his interests in drum lines. Mark Watkins tells me he has hired Mark Willis to be his Managing Editor. Mr. Willis was the News Director for the ABC Radio Networks, and had a show on the Sirius Satellite system. He most recently had been afternoon anchor for TSN News and did the KRLD Saturday morning shift. Mark Willis was also one of the first aboard for the Audience Bakery. It's good to see both Marks in good positions. KRMG is a Cox station; and Cox is one of the better radio chains, so this is a good thing. I'm still doing the news for Audience Bakery, and am currently doing some contract assignments for VNR-1 Communications. I have applied for a few radio positions, but received no response. In the words of Stan Webb. my next station may be a Texaco! bc

STEVE DRUMMOND (Midland, TX) Subject: Radio newsletter. Hi Jim, My friend Bill Leslie who I worked with on the recent West Texas Radio Rewind reunion sent me your e-mail regarding your newsletter. I live in Midland and was in radio & TV in Midland & Odessa for 30 years before starting my own ad agency. I am very interested in seeing your newsletter. Thanks, Steve Drummond

DICK ROWLAND (Midland, TX) Subject: newsletter info. Bill Leslie forwarded me a copy of the letter you sent him, but the newsletter did not make the forward. I would love to get a copy of what you're doing, and perhaps I can add a few stray lines now and then as well. I was in radio and TV for about 30 years, beginning in 1961. If you can put me on your mailing list, I would love to read your newsletter and see what's happening. By the way, I now also create and maintain websites, if that would be of interest. Dick Rowland

TRIVIA ANSWER: Howdy Doody Time is the first TV show to ever have 2,000 episodes.

VICKY BENNETT (Houston-Bellaire, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio. A friend on Facebook led me to your newsletter. It's great! Please sign me up. Thanking you in advance. Vicky Bennett; Bellaire, Texas; USA

BOB GRANT (Abilene, TX) Good morning Jim: Still HOT out here on the plains of West Texas...92-97 daily. We send our best to you & Lacy. BOB & BARB at The Southwest Outpost!

YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM WEST TEXAS WHEN: You can recall hot summers by the year they happened easier than you can remember your mother's birthday.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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September 24, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #873

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

LYNYRD SKYNYRD DIES The Florida school teacher who goes down in history as the name behind Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd dies at 77. Leonard Skinner is a gym teacher at Robert E. Lee high school in Jacksonville, FL. His students include Gary Rossington and Bob Burns who are founders of Lynyrd Skynyrd. They name their group Lynyrd Skynyrd to mock Skinner who is a strict teacher. He sends them to the Principal's office because of their long hair. In the Lynyrd Skynyrd website, Gary Rossington posts the message: Leonard Skinner, the no-nonsense, flat-topped basketball coach and gym teacher whose name is forever linked with Jacksonville’s legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in his sleep early Monday morning. He was 77. Coach Skinner had such a profound impact on our youth that ultimately led us to naming the band, which you know as Lynyrd Skynyrd, after him. Looking back, I cannot imagine it any other way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. The Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd starts out as One Percent but they soon change their name in honor of teacher Leonard Skinner. Over the years, Skinner and the band develop a good relationship. He even introduces them on stage at a concert in Jacksonville. Leonard Skinner suffers from Alzheimer’s. However, he does outlive seven Lynyrd Skynyrd members. Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines die in a plane crash in 1977.

BREAKING NEWS! After probably the longest drum-roll in TV history, Fox TV finally announces the much awaited new American Idol judge’s panel. Ryan Seacrest, host of the show, reveals what American Idol fans already pretty well know: Pop singer/movie starlet Jennifer Lopez and Rock group Aerosmith lead man Steven Tyler will join the judge’s panel for the 10th season of the reality hit. The dynamic duo strut their stuff on stage at the Forum on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 to confirm what everybody already knows. Also, Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records/co-founder of Beats Audio joins American Idol as adviser and coach for contestants.

TRIVIA QUESTION: We watch the Jack Benny Show on TV but is it ever on radio? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•WGY-810 50kw Clear Channel News/Talk Albany-Schenectady, NY now simulcasts on WHRL FM (103.1) which flips its call letters to WGY-FM. •THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING's 2010 Giants of Broadcasting lunch is on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11:30am at the Manhattan Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC. Some of the honorees include Dick Clark, Sam Donaldson, Art Linkletter, Rue McClanahan, Daniel Schorr and Lesley Stahl. For information Contact Jessica Wolin at jessicawolin@hotmail.com. •KERRI LEE evening news anchor on Fox WTXF TV CH29 Philadelphia, PA is on personal leave until October 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 THE TONIGHT SHOW premieres on NBC TV with Steve Allen on September 24th. •1960 DOUG SUPERNAW (I Don't Call Him Daddy #1 for 2 weeks-1993) born on September 26th at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, TX. •1977 LOVE BOAT's 1st broadcast on ABC-TV is on September 24th. •1986 REBA MCENTIRE's single Little Rock rises #1 on Billboard's Country list on September 13th. •1998 JEFF MOSS writer/composer on Sesame Street dies at 56 on September 24th. •2005 SARA EVANS' single A Real Fine Place to Start heads to #1 on Billboard's Country chart on September 24th.

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PAT MCGOWAN (Chandler, AZ) Hi Jim, Off to Provo, UT for BYU Football this weekend, home Sunday then leave Monday for a week of Cincinnati Reds Baseball. Take Care! Pat McGowan; NCP 3 New Century Productions

RED JONES (Washington, D.C./Reston-Centreville, VA) Howdy to you. We just started streaming on the internet. wkng.com. Goes to Gradick stations. Click Listen Live. Goes to listen on line. Look for our logo and click the arrow. Even with 50,000 watts, being a daytimer, it's nice to stream 24/7. Puts a new lease on life for stations like ours. I still do 6-10 M-F and just past my 79th b/d. Maybe I can beat Paul Harvey's record. Not in talent (he was my idol) but in "years of service." I still think of Houston. Spent 7 great years there. Best regards. Red Jones; Georgia Radio Hall Of Fame

BUD BUSCHARDT (Dallas, TX) Subject: George Kuesel Obit-WFAA. Jim, The WFAA record library very well organized. I remember when the stations changed formats to MusicRadio57 and KZEW, the new staff pulled out what they needed for on-the-air use. When they finished, they opened the doors to the whole building and said "come and get what you want." I still have a picture from that week just before the staff invasion and the disappearance of that wonderful library. You might remember that George's desk and a 16" Gates turntable were to the left as you walked through the library door. File cabinets were against that left wall and shelves of 78s filled the rest of the wall. The LPs were in the center of the room in back to back shelves. Over to the far right in back of the room were several filing cabinets filled with 45s. As you came back toward the door there was another desk and some shelves filled with duplicates and rejects that George Kent used to give away to groups that toured the building. WFAA even had staff tour guides back then. Oh...the good old days! Bud

GUY H. BASON (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Our Dad Skinny Don Green. Our Dad died on September 12, 2010. George (Skinny Don Green) Bason. I've been trying to fill a huge void in my life ever since. But I've just spent a few moments on Jim Rose Remembers Radio and again am so thankful to all who have such fond memories of our father. We remember well running around San Antonio in the Green Go, sitting in the mobile unit during his time at KONO, watching with amazement at how well Dad controlled the airwaves, and seeing him come home perturbed by the idiots that called his talk show on WOAI! Glad he stopped that gig! The letters on the website attest again to the love and admiration so many people had for Dad. We cannot thank you all enough for helping us heal in our time of grief. The void is beginning to be filled by so many of the kind words, emails, and testaments to Dad as a colleague and friend. The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has a GREAT new member. Guy H. Bason

MIKE SIMPSON (Dallas-Lewisville, TX) Jim, For what it's worth, I was in the same graduating class at Bryan Adams High School (1968) with Joe Long Jr. You probably also knew Tom Matts at KBOX. His daughter Patti, was also one of my classmates. Small world. All of those locations you mentioned were my old stomping grounds...Lake Highlands, Flagpole Hill, Casa Linda, and Casa View. Great memories as a radio groupie standing outside the Am control room at KBOX, trying to wedge my enormous head up under the window glass visiting with Frank Jolly (aka Frank Jolly-a-go-go!) Where has our youth gone? Someone came and stole mine one night while I was asleep!!! Take care, Mike

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Jack Benny TV Show also airs on the radio from May 2, 1932 through May 22, 1955 for an outstanding 920 episodes!

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#871) September 20, 2010 [Monday] Hey Jim, By the way Jim, I collect airchecks from the sixties and seventies and I’d still like to get some airchecks of Steve Lundy. I have a little stuff from his KILT days, but would love it if any of your readers can help me get some more of his work. I can be emailed at djhale@mobilemagicmusic.com. Thanks!

BEN FONG-TORRES [The Hits Just Keep On Coming: The History of Top 40 Radio] No matter how close we got to a station or a disc jockey...they could disappear into the ether without so much as a wave goodbye or a farewell song.

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September 22, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #872

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TV ANCHOR FIRED OVER POLITICAL DISPUTE The Washington Post reports that Albritton WJLA TV ABC CH7 fires veteran anchor Doug McKelway after a verbal argument with its news director because of his live report about congressional Democrats and President Obama. In July 2010, McKelway covers an environmental group's demonstration at Capitol Hill who protest the influence of oil-industry contributions to members of Congress. Doug's report says that the protest may be a risky strategy because the one man who has more campaign contributions from BP than anybody else in history is now sitting in the Oval Office. In late July, WJLA TV places McKelway on an indefinite suspension after he has a run-in with ABC7's GM/News Director, Bill Lord about his comments. In a letter this week to the news anchor, WJLA TV says that it terminates Doug McKelway's contract immediately, due to insubordination and misconduct.

ANOTHER COLLEGE FM MAY BITE THE DUST A new trend arises on the horizon. College VIPs allege that students now head to other sources for their music and news rather than traditional terrestrial FM and AM radio receivers. Like most of us, institutes of higher learning have to bite the bullet to try to cope with today's high cost of living. Here in TX, Rice University pushes the sale of its FM radio station, KTRU FM (91.7), to the University of Houston, even with its students' ardent disapproval. This removes an avenue for Rice students who want to pursue radio as a career to have a radio frequency as their learning field. In Florida, Northwestern College Radio Network sells its Christian WSMR FM (89.1) in Sarasota to the University of Southern Florida for $1.275M cash. USF flips Christian WSMR FM to a Classical music format while USF's WUSF FM (89.7) rechannels to News with Jazz tunes overnights. The latest alma mater to follow that path is Vanderbilt University's Student Communications Incorporated as they mull over the spin off of its student-run WRVU FM (91.1 Rock Nashville).

TRIVIA QUESTION: In TV's The Wild, Wild West the producers use Sierra Railroad #3 locomotive as James West and Artemus Gordon's headquarters. What other well-known TV series uses the same train in its episodes? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•TIM MURPHY VP/GM Entercom Sports/Talk WEEI-590 Boston, MA tacks on management responsibilities of the entire 4-station cluster which includes Talk WRKO-680. •CRISTA MINISTRIES officially takes over Adult Contemporary Christian hybrid KFMK FM (105.9 The River) Austin, TX and flips it to Contemporary Christian as Spirit 105.9 on Monday, September 20, 2010. •AMY MCREE KWTV TV CBS CH9 Oklahoma City, OK news co-anchor gets married in June 2010. She resigns after the 10 pm newscast on Friday, September 17, 2010 to move to California to be with her new husband. •AMANDA TAYLOR KWTV TV CBS CH9 Oklahoma City, OK news veteran replaces Amy McRee as the news co-anchor at 5, 6 and 10pm also she's the head of the Consumer Watch Team.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1958 KTVK TV ABC CH3 in Phoenix, AZ begins broadcasting on September 22nd. •1967 BOBBIE GENTRY's single Ode To Billie Joe goes Gold on September 11th. •1975 WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE folds on September 22nd. •1986 STEVE WARINER's Brand New Life is the theme song of ABC-TV's season premiere of Who's The Boss? on September 23rd. •1999 GEORGE C. SCOTT immensely talented actor as the controversial General George S. Patton in the 1970 movie Patton dies at 71 from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm on September 22nd. •2007 RASCAL FLATTS' single Take Me There written by Kenny Chesney zooms to #1 on Billboard's Country chart on September 22nd.

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PAT MCGOWAN [Patrick] (Chandler, AZ) Jim, Sorry to hear about Lacy's troubles. Hopefully they can find the cause. I'm in KC for Indians/Royals this weekend, home Monday. Monday or Tuesday...from one KENR alumni to another. Pat

BUD BUSHARDT (Dallas, TX) Subject: George Kuesel Obit-WFAA. Back when radio was live and local with full studio orchestras and breakfast club shows, George Kuesel was part of that era. George Kent Kuesel was born January 10, 1929 and died after a brief illness on September 16, 2010. He moved to Texas and became music librarian at WFAA Radio in 1942. Professionally known as George Kent, he was a featured soloist on "The Early Birds Show" from 1942 until the show went off the air in 1958. At that time, his job as librarian changed from taking charge of sheet music to minding the phonograph records. Under his direction, WFAA had one of the finest, best organized, and most complete record libraries in the south for a radio-television organization. He sang and became the main soloist in the choir at First Presbyterian Church in Dallas for four decades. During the Christmas season, he regularly appeared as Santa Claus on the Mr. Peppermint television show with Jerry Haynes on WFAA-TV Channel 8. He remained with WFAA until his retirement in the 1980s. He will indeed be missed by his family, friends, and former WFAA staff members. Bud Buschardt

GEORGE KENT: When I'm a DJ on 50,000 watt clear channel WFAA-820 and 5,000 watt WFAA-570 from 1967-68 George Kent is king of the massive WFAA record library. Never do I ever see so many wonderful vinyl records in one huge room in all of my life. George keeps that large room in perfect order. It holds thousands of 78 rpm, 45 rpm and 33 1/3 rpm LP records. So very sad to hear about the passing of another radio legend, George Kent. He is one of radio's truly good guys. In those days, management requires us WFAA DJs to wear suits, white shirts and ties when behind the mic because of station tours.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#871) September 20, 2010 [Monday] Hi Jim, I was shocked and saddened to get news of the sudden death of Don Green (George Bason). I’ve try to make as many of the twice-yearly San Antonio broadcasters’ luncheons as I can, and every time I went, Don was there to greet me, talk to me, and catch me up on what others I knew were doing. I always enjoy the occasions, but from now on, they will be much sadder by his absence. He was a very good broadcaster, as evidenced by his recent election to the hall of fame. He was an even much better person. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music; "We're at the best parties!"

JAY WEAVER (D/FW-Hurst, TX) Subject: The Cisco Kid. Hi Jim! I enjoy the newsletter more and more each day! On the subject of "The Cisco Kid", two things that I remember from the television show. first, it was one of the first television shows done in color when color became "a thing" on television and, second, Duncan Renaldo's real name was Renaldo Duncan. If I recall correctly, it was changed for career reasons because there was another star in the Mexican film industry already named Renaldo Duncan. Maybe these revelations will come out in the new book about Frederic W. Ziv. I also remember as a kid thinking Ziv was some sort of abbreviated name of a studio production company, never thinking of it as the last name of a historic radio and television syndication pioneer. As they say, you learn something everyday! Jay Weaver

TRIVIA ANSWER: Robert Conrad plays James West. Ross Martin is his sidekick Artemus Gordon in the CBS TV series The Wild, Wild West that airs for four seasons (104 episodes) from September 17, 1965 to April 4, 1969. Frederick Ziv's Ziv Productions is the show's producer. Another CBS TV series Petticoat Junction uses James and Gordon's locomotive Sierra Railroad #3 as the Hooterville Cannonball. The train becomes a legend for its appearances in more films and TV shows than any other locomotive in history. Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works in Paterson, NJ is its builder.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: Cisco Kid. I checked out some TV westerns which included The Range Rider, Lone Ranger, River Boat, Bat Masterson and The Cisco Kidd from the Marshall Public Library Saturday. I still enjoy watching Cisco and Poncho. It was refreshing to come in from High School in the afternoon and see Cisco and Poncho on TV in Midland. The 45 R.P.M. 'Cisco Kid' by War had just been put in the KCRS 550 Midland, Texas control room my last weekend on the air on KCRS in late October 1975. I had never heard the song as I rolled it for the first time under my KCRS weather forecast my last Saturday evening at 6:45. I talked right up to the vocal and never had heard the record. I still like the song today. I begin mornings on KRBC in Abilene that Monday at 5 A.M. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

JULIE ANDREWS and DICK VAN DYKE [Mary Poppins-1964] Supercallifragilisticexpialidocious!

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September 20, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #871

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

HAROLD GOULD - R.I.P. Veteran character actor Harold Gould who plays Valerie Harper's father on TV's Rhoda plus con man Kid Twist in the 1973 movie The Sting dies at 86. Harold's daughter-in-law, Leah Gould, tells the Los Angeles Times that he passes away on Saturday September 11, 2010 of prostate cancer at the Motion Picture and Television Fund retirement community in Woodland Hills. We may not recognize Harold's name but his many character roles on both TV and in the movies sure are mindful. He appears in such films as Harper, Love and Death, Freaky Friday and Patch Adams. On TV, Gould plays Betty White's boyfriend on The Golden Girls. He makes guest appearances on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Soap, Perry Mason and Nip/Tuck. Harold Gould's survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lea; children, Deborah Gould Harris, Joshua Gould and Lowell Gould and five grandchildren.

NEWSGUY OUTRUNS THE FOX Former Washington, DC bureau chief and veteran Fox News correspondent Brian Wilson leaves Fox cable TV network. Brian says that his exit is voluntary. In an email he tells team mates, After 25 years with the company, I have decided it's time to move on. Wilson begins his career on Fox WTTG TV CH5 in the Capital City. He later joins a grand journalistic experiment under the direction of the visionary Roger Ailes - it has been a blast. Observers add that Wilson has a solid reputation over the years as a fair-minded journalist.

TALK LEGEND HAS A CELEBRATION On September 20th, 1970 Bob Grant first arrives on NYC radio. Bob's combative on-the-air style quickly changes the Gotham City's Talk radio atmosphere. Grant's first air gig in NYC is on WMCA-570. He later moves over to WOR-710. Then on down the New Jersey Turnpike to WWDB-860 in Philadelphia, PA. In 1984 Bob returns to NYC in the PM Drive spot on WABC-770 until 1996. Then he returns to WOR-710 for another 10 years. After that, two years as the evening host on WABC. In 2008, he moves his talk show over to the Internet. In 2009, he returns for a 3rd time to WABC where he continues to host a weekly Sunday show from noon-2pm. WABC personality Mark Simone's special two-hour roast airs on WABC from 10am-noon with live tributes from Talk radio big cheeses Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Mike Huckabee, Monica Crowley plus surprise guests. JRRR sends a hearty salute to Bob Grant for his 40 years on NYC airwaves.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the name of The Cisco Kid's horse? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•KTXA TV CH21 Dallas, TX begins a simulcast of Jody Dean's morning music show on KLUV FM (98.7) in October 2010. •APEX BROADCASTING flips Classic Hits WIOP FM (95.9) Charleston, SC to Country as Kickin’ 95.9. •MONTICELLO MEDIA rebrands WCYK FM (Your Country 99.7) Charlottesville, VA into Hitkicker 99.7. Morning host Tom Scott moves to middays. Steve Walker of sister station Classic Hits WZGN FM (Generations 102.3) is his replacement on the morning spot. •TOM JORDAN 3-year PD/morning show co-host on Peak Broadcasting Kiss Country KSKS FM (93.7) Fresno, CA resigns. •CMT cable TV revives James Best as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and The Dukes of Hazzard on September 10, 2010 at 7pm CST.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1952 KPTV TV IND CH12 in Portland, OR begins broadcasting on September 20th. •1967 FAITH HILL (It's Your Love #1 for 6 weeks-summer 1997) born on September 21st in Jackson, MS. •1975 DAVID BOWIE's single Fame is #1 for 2 weeks beginning on September 20th. •1983 THE EVERLY BROTHERS reunite for a performance at London's famous Royal Albert Hall on September 22nd after a 10-year breakup. •1996 PAUL WESTON Pop arranger/conductor/composer inventor of mood music dies at 84 on September 20th in a hospital in Santa Monica, CA. •2006 THE WRECKERS' album Stand Still, Look Pretty certifies Gold on September 19th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Hi, Jim and Lacy, I was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Thursday. Quite a thrill for me. And I'll be 78 in 4 more days. Whoop tee do! Tom

SAM LEE (Beverly Hills, CA) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#870) September 17, 2010 [Friday] Hi, Jim: I've been reading your obits. You have had a lot of them lately. We are all getting older and saying good bye. I just wanted to say you really do a great job on them with info not usually found in regular news outlets. You some how give life to death for those who pass over. Keep up the great work. Sam Lee, KLIF News; The Zeitgeist Corporation (www.ZeitgeistCorp.org)

PAT MCGOWAN [Patrick] (Chandler, AZ) Subject: Email back. Hey Jim, For whatever reason my email server is once again passing your email link to newsletter. Good to be back! Pat

ROBERT REYES [Bobby] (San Antonio, TX) Subject: don green. Greetings back to you & Lacy, Jim! George Bason, a.k.a. Don Green, was a fantastic person to know in the few years I’ve been attending the twice a year luncheons of the S.A. deejay reunions! ...as mentioned, Don always had a wonderful hand shake for me and his wife, Jean, was very cordial! Paul Kirby recently added an early photo of Don, George Bason, on the San Antonio Radio Memories website ...if there is a luncheon here in the near future, I hope to see Johnny Shannon as he used to attend the past luncheons. I really should Facebook him just to say HEY! ...you have a great week as well Jim! Bobby R.

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston, TX) Subject: Monday. My father in law is trying to help Martin Grams locate an old photo...anything you can do to help will be appreciated. Thank you. Chuck

MARTIN GRAMS (Atlantic Coast) Does anyone have a photo of Frederic W. Ziv from the 1950s or 1960s? He Was the radio syndication pioneer that did Favorite Story, Boston Blackie, The Cisco Kid, etc. I and a co-author are seeking a photo of Ziv for an up-coming book ready to go to the publisher but we can't seem to find one. We'll be more than glad to give a complimentary copy of the book and photo credit in the book for the use of a photo. Contact me at:. mmargrajr@hotmail.com best, Martin Grams

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Cisco Kid's horse's name is Diablo. His sidekick Poncho’s horse's name is Loco. The Cisco Kid runs for four seasons on TV from January 20, 1951 to May 29, 1954. On TV, Duncan Renaldo is The Cisco Kid. Leo Carrillo is Cisco's friendly sidekick Poncho. Ziv Television Productions produces The Aquanauts, Bat Masterson, Boston Blackie, Man and the Challenge, Men Into Space, Science Fiction Theatre and Sea Hunt along with The Cisco Kid plus many other TV favorites. Bat Masterson, Boston Blackie and The Cisco Kid are some of my all time favorite TV shows from the Fabulous Fifties. They truly are fabulous memories.

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: one day at KLIF (1190). Jim; In the days before cell phone, we did have a two-way so I radioed Joe Long and went live describing the scene as I drove. I said…"Mr. Eisman, do you have anything to say…whereas the wounded little man said…"Honey…I’m okay...a man just robbed me and shot me in the butt but Gary DeLaune is taking me to Baylor Hospital". I did a follow up from Baylor ER but when you think about it…that was the time before EMS…there were private ambulances…I didn’t wait for any officer to arrive as there had been no call made on the robbery. You know something…no one from the robbery division ever talked with me. Fortunately, the old gentleman who was shot was not seriously wounded as the gun had been a .22 pistol. That took place about 1962 and how things have changed. Those were great days of radio and that was simply a typical news story when KLIF was indeed the leader for all Dallas radio stations. When Dallas coughed…listeners tuned to ll90.

ERNIE HARWELL [Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers broadcaster] Radio is to TV as a book is to a movie. With the radio and the book the listener and reader uses his imagination.

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September 17, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #870

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

LONG TIME NBC NEWS ANCHOR AND REPORTER PERISHES For more than three decades Edwin Newman is a remarkable NBC political and foreign news reporter as well as a linguistic news anchor. He writes the best seller books Strictly Speaking and A Civil Tongue. On Friday, August 13, 2010 he dies at 91 of pneumonia in Oxford, England. Edwin's lawyer Rupert Mead says that he moves overseas with his wife in 2007 to live closer to their daughter. Rupert says that Newman's family delays the announcement of his death so they could spend some time privately grieving. From 1952 until his retirement in 1984, Newman does political reporting, foreign reporting and he anchors NBC TV news specials like Meet the Press, Today, Nightly News, as well as midday news plus a variety of radio reports. On Friday, November 22, 1963 he announces the death of President John Kennedy on radio. On March 30, 1981 Edwin is a TV anchor when President Ronald Reagan is shot. Edwin Newman's survivors include his wife, Rigel and one daughter, Nancy.

TONY AWARDS REMAINS ON CBS TV Since 1978, CBS TV network carries the Tony Awards. On Monday, September 13, 2010 the Eye network signs a new agreement to broadcast the Tony Awards through 2013. The 65th Annual Tony Awards live three-hour broadcast ceremony is in June 2011. Tony Award Productions presents the festivities through a joint venture with The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. Jack Sussman, EVP, specials, music and live events, CBS Entertainment issues a statement: For more than three decades, The Tony Awards has been an annual CBS showcase and a big part of our ongoing commitment to support the performing arts on television. We look forward to continuing this great partnership and bringing the best of Broadway to our viewers for many years to come. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards recently receives a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards for CBS: Outstanding Special Class Programs and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In the Beach Boys #5 tune in 1964 Fun, Fun, Fun she loves to drive her T-bird. She makes the Indy 500 look like what? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•JACK SHELLY long-time News Director of WHO radio & TV NBC CH13 in Des Moines, IA dies at 98 late Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in a retirement home in Ames. •MARCONI RADIO AWARDS group honchos Trila Bumstead, Dan Mason, Barry Mayo, Mary Quass, Tom Schurr, Peter Smyth, Steve Wexler and Gordon Smith ready themselves for the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show on September 30, 2010. •COMERICA BANK takes receivership control of Pappas Sport-Talk KTRB-860 San Francisco, CA. The Michael Savage Show departs but Oakland A's games continue on the air.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 KETV TV ABC CH7 in Omaha, NB begins broadcasting on September 17th. •1964 TRISHA YEARWOOD 1997 Grammy winner born on September 19th in Monticello, GA. •1977 FLEETWOOD MAC's album Rumors is #1 for 19 weeks in a row beginning on September 17th. •1981 GEORGE JONES finally scores his 1st Gold album on September 18th with I Am What I Am more than 25 years after his 1st hit single. •1990 NEWSPAPER GUILD votes 242-35 on September 17th to keep publishing the New York Post. •2005 BROOKS & DUNN's single Play Something Country lands at #1 on Billboard's Country chart on September 17th.

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FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#869) September 15, 2010 [Wednesday] Jim, thanks for that note from GARY DELAUNE, I am glad to be able to call him my friend. What a talent. ps... I'm giving up on Juno, change my e-mail address to frank.haley.p38@gmail.com. Thanks and Remember: to pray for Obama: Psalms 109:8. Frank Haley cjf; New Mexico: "Land of the flea, and Home of the plague". My life's verse: Isa. 9:6 (read it) and My "getting through the day" saying: "When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears."

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: one day at KLIF. Jim; One morning as I was driving the KLIF news unit toward the police department, I was parking the car on Houston Street in front of a used furniture store. I heard a gun shot and as I looked up a guy was running from the store brandishing a pistol…I looked in through the door and an elderly Jewish man was yelling…"That man shot me and tried to rob me"..I turned and gave chase of the bandit and he was running toward the police department and I began yelling.."Stop that man...stop that man...he just shot someone"…Luckily for me, a non-thinking, youthfully stupid reaction on my part, the suspect ran right into a trio of police officers who were just getting off duty and they grabbed him and forced him down. I turned around, went back to the store and Mr. Eisman was yelling…"he shot me...he shot me"…He wasn’t a big man so I picked him up…sat him in the news unit and sped toward Baylor Hospital ER. Those were great days of radio and that was simply a typical news story when KLIF was indeed the leader for all Dallas radio stations. When Dallas coughed…listeners tuned to ll90.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: A Couple of Comments on Issue 868. Jim & Lacy, Greetings! Hope all is well with both of you. A compliment for Ira (Eye) Lipson (Issue 868) MOR/AC Musicradio 57 WFAA was wonderful! Not so sure about the "zesty, easy, warm" format. :) Quote from Jean Kerr "Do you know how helpless you feel if you have a full cup of coffee in your hand & you start to sneeze?" Yes... Take Care, David Faulkner

ROBERT REYES [Bobby] (San Antonio, TX) Subject: don green. Howdy Jim! ...just wanted to chime in to express my deep sadness on the passing of former KONO and WOAI air personality Don Green. Don was best known to his many and loyal friends as "SKINNY " and was a constant participant at the bi-yearly S.A. DEEJAY luncheons put on by Liz Patranella and Don Couser. Skinny was very much in charge of the luncheon roster and always kept us up to date on where everybody was and how to contact our colleagues. ...during the early ‘60s, I was an avid listener and member of the GREEN LIGHT CLUB that Don had on KONO. ...he always had a wonderful strong hand shake for me and I am so proud to have the neat photo of myself, Couser and Liz on my Facebook photo album. I will miss this beautiful individual, especially his bright enthusiasm! ...my sincere condolences to his wife, Jean and his family and although many say the GREEN LIGHT is off, to me the GREEN LIGHT will ALWAYS be on!! GOD BE WITH YOU, SKINNY! ...many thanks to you always Jim for your newsletter and hope all is well with you! Bobby Reyes (former KONO dj) and still with Clear Channel Radio (WOAI-1200)!

TRIVIA ANSWER: In the Beach Boys tune Fun, Fun, Fun she makes the Indy 500 look like a chariot race.

BILLY THORMAN (Ft. Worth, TX) In the mid to late sixties I played in a rock band while attending high school in San Antonio. It wasn't a very good band but we managed to get a few gigs thanks to Sam Kensey. One of those gigs was on a Friday night inside the Hemisfair fairgrounds at an outdoor stage called the Project Y. We kicked off with several of the big radio rock songs at the time and the crowd, mostly young teenage girls, rushed the stage. At 16-17, that was cool! We had the audience's attention for four, almost five songs. That's when KONO's mobile studio, the Alamobile rolled up to the right of the stage. Immediately, the audience's attention shifted from the live band to the mobile studio with kids running as fast as they could to see the DJ in the mobile Studio. Personally, I felt as if I had just experienced my 15 minutes of fame and it was gone in a flash. The next morning, my Mother woke we up, saying, "Wake up! Wake up! You have to make an important decision!" "What about, I asked?" "College, she said." "If you want to be a doctor, you got to go to Baylor. If you want to be a lawyer, you need to go to U.T. What's gonna be" I thought a second and said, "I'm going to be a DJ!" The DJ in the Alamobile made quite an impression on me the night before. Whether I was redirected to a better path, I can't say but it has been a fun ride. What I can say, is the DJ in the Alamobile that night was Don Green. Although I was a fan before, seeing him in person that night, switching out light bulbs from plain to green, changed my life. In the words of Skinny Don Green, the green light is on! Augeeee-yicky-yicky-yicky-weeee-eeeeeeee-eeeeeeeee-gasp-rasberry. Mr. Bason, you're one of the best! Billy t

LARRY LUJACK (June 6, 1940-p) When buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. If all the stations are Rock and Roll, there's a good chance the transmission is shot.

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September 15, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #869

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

CULT FILM 'BODY SNATCHERS' STAR SUCCUMBS In the 1956 sci-fi movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Kevin McCarthy's portrayal of Miles Bennell makes him a cult hero. In 1994, the movie is selected by the National Film Registry. In 2008 the American Film Institute names the movie as one of the Top 10 science fiction films of all time. He also wins accolades in stage and screen productions of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1949 drama Death of a Salesman. His portrayal of Biff in the 1951 film version earns him a best supporting actor Oscar nomination. Kevin breathes his last breath at 96 on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA. McCarthy's home is in Sherman Oaks, CA. His sister is the celebrated author Mary McCarthy. Over the years Kevin plays hundreds of other roles in feature films and on TV that includes several appearances in the 1950s series Studio One all the way up his role The District in 2000. Kevin McCarthy comes to life on February 15, 1914 in Seattle, WA as the son of Roy Winfield McCarthy and the former Therese Preston. Both of his parents die during the influenza epidemic in 1918. Their four children are sent to live with relatives in Minneapolis. For two decades he tours America as Harry S. Truman in the one-man show Give 'Em Hell, Harry. In 1941, Kevin marries actress Augusta Dabney. They have three children. They divorce in 1961. She dies in 2008. In 1979 he weds lawyer, Kate Crane. They produce two children. She survives him, along with three daughters, Lillah, of Los Angeles; Mary Dabney McCarthy, of Cape Cod and Tess McCarthy, of New York City; two sons, James Kevin McCarthy of San Diego and Patrick McCarthy of Portland, OR; stepdaughter, Kara Lichtman of Boston; brother, Preston and three grandchildren. Kevin's sister Mary McCarthy perishes in 1989.

CASH DUET UNEARTHED Recently, a never before released duet recording of Ray Charles and Johnny Cash is discovered. The soon to be Evergreen tune finally will arrive at music locations 29 years after its original recording session. In 1981, Johnny and Ray record Kris Kristofferson’s Classic Why Me, Lord in Nashville, TN. Billy Sherrill produces the song that is meant to be released in a CBS Records album but for some unknown reason the tune is dropped from release. On October 26, 2010 Concord Records will feature the song in the Ray Charles album Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In one of legendary songwriter Jim Webb's most far out tunes, MacArthur Park, sung by Richard Harris in 1968 what is the color of the melting frost? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•SONNY ELIOT legendary Hall of Fame TV weathercaster & broadcaster for 60-years on Detroit, MI's CBS Radio All-News WWJ-950 retires with his final weather report at 4:20 pm on Friday, September 8, 2010. Salute! •EDDIE FRITTS former NAB CEO, Dick Clark longtime radio & TV host and Hal Jackson black broadcasting pioneer receive honors at the 8th annual Giants Of Radio Awards Ceremony & Luncheon October 6 in NYC. •WHAM-TV ABC CH13 Rochester, NY begins broadcasting all of its newscasts in high definition on September 13, 2010.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KVOA TV NBC CH4 in Tucson, AZ begins broadcasting on September 15th. •1967 DAVID HOUSTON & TAMMY WYNETTE's single of Curly Putman's My Elusive Dreams snares #1 on Billboard's Country canvass on September 16th. •1978 MUHAMMAD ALI beats Leon Spinks in 15 rounds on September 15th for the heavyweight boxing title. •1981 ALABAMA's 1st Platinum album is Feels So Right on September 15th. •1994 SOUND OF MOTOWN premieres on September 15th in Rotterdam. •2007 GARTH BROOKs' single More Than A Memory is the 1st song to debut at #1 on Billboard's Country précis on September 15th.

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JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Jim, We had one really beautiful day yesterday...and I want more. Selfish that way. My oldest son works for Dillard's and was in Iowa for a month in all the snow and cold. After a brief visit home to Mena to take care of some business and wave to me and his Mamaw, he went to Orlando. First day off, wind and all, he was on the beach and sending pictures from his cell. The last couple of weeks in Iowa, he was so anxious to get to Florida!!! I offered him some fruit a friend had brought by when he stopped at my house, and he thanked me...took one orange and an apple, then said, "I'll be in Florida on Monday, and I can't wait for the fruit." I reminded him there had been some pretty good crop freezes there, and fruit would probably be sky-high. It sure is here...like it’s made of gold. Having grown up mostly in California in the 50's and doing those summer jobs with different kinds of fruit, I was really spoiled to fresh fruit. Nothing like an orange right off the tree or a peach or anything else that fresh! Those oranges from the Valley in Texas are GOOD, too. JC

LIZ PATRANELLA [Houston] (Austin, TX) I received a phone call this morning that broke my heart. Lon Bason called to let me know that his father, our dear friend, Don "Skinny" Green aka George Bason passed away Sunday morning. Skinny and Jean had traveled to Elkhart, Indiana to "close out" their business. Somehow Skinny fell and hit his head. A blood clot formed and even though they thought they could bring him back from that, his body began to shut down and he left this world at 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Per his wishes, Skinny will be cremated and there are no services planned at this time. Lon will keep me informed of any plans for a memorial that develop and I will let you all know. Skinny had already prepared his speech for his induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame this November, and his son Lon will deliver that message at the banquet with his entire family in attendance. I am so happy that we all joined together to put Skinny through. I know it meant a lot to him and he was very pleased about it. I was going to call Skinny today to talk about a date for our Fall DJ Reunion Lunch...the same way I started planning every Reunion Lunch. So, for the first time, plans for our next Reunion will take place without his guiding light. Lon says Jean is OK...son Guy is with her in Indiana and she should be returning to their home here in Texas later this week. Per his request, I am copying Lon on this email and you are welcome to send messages for the family to him. Please remember Jean and Skinny's four sons and their families in your prayers. Liz

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: one day at KLIF. Jim; I’ll have to think about the Jay Randolph story because it has been a lot of years and I’ll have to recall exactly what happened…but I’ll give you another one instead. Joe Long did the early morning news…Roy Nichols did mid-day until the afternoon and I relieved Long after 9 A.M. My early assignment was to make the rounds of the police department, sheriff’s office and all the major hospital emergency rooms. The Parkland ER usually had enough stories to fill a newscast and a lady by the name of Maggie Yarborough was the admissions clerk and she would give me the information long before Steve Landregan arrived in his hospital public information office. That’s why it was always important to cultivate your sources…Mrs. Yarborough, Mabel Lively at St. Paul and the head nurse at Baylor ER, Mary Baird as well as Alice Dyckeman at Methodist who was the assistant administrator. At St. Paul, the public information/media officer was John Ropollo and I would buy his coffee about once-a week. Those were great days of radio and that was simply a typical news story when KLIF was indeed the leader for all Dallas radio stations. When Dallas coughed…listeners tuned to ll90.

TRIVIA ANSWER: In Richard Harris' MacArthur Park (#2-1968) the color of the melting frost is green.

BARRY KILGORE (Houston, TX) Subject: LWL Cancelled. Regrettably I must report that after almost a year on the air on 1070 KNTH (KENR-1070), Houston and on the web at www.1070knth.com, Lunch With Lawyers has been cancelled by Bass Communications due to financial costs to operate the show against the ad revenue generated. The fact of this cancellation coming at the beginning of the political advertising season comes a little as a timing surprise since most of the LWL ad revenue comes from political advertising during those seasons. LWL listener numbers had been showing increases not only in the Houston area but thanks to streaming audio on the web, increases were also noted in markets like Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Phoenix, Denver & Poncha Springs, CO, Seattle and other countries as well. Currently KNTH is broadcasting re-runs of previous LWL shows. It is unknown how long that will continue. Barry & Mary's "Lunch With Lawyers" 713-339-1070 local Houston 866-357-1070 toll free; Sunday's Noon-1:00PM central time; KNTH AM 1070 (www.1070knth.com) Globally

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.

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September 13, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #868

NEVER FORGET 9/11

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

MORNING HOST MURDERED! Radio listeners in Columbus, GA wake up on Tuesday morning, September 7, 2010 shocked to find out that WBOJ FM (The Truth 88.5) morning host and Program Director Heath Jackson is dead. Apparently the 25-year-old morning show DJ is shot in his home by a burglar. According to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, police on Wednesday arrest a suspect with what appears to be stolen goods from a string of robberies in the community where Jackson is put to death. Station manager, Brian Hite, mentions in a note on the WBOJ FM website: I want to say how grateful I am for the outpouring of prayers, phone calls, and emails that have come in since learning of the tragic loss of our mutual friend Heath’s life. The radio station was one of Heath’s passions, and I know he would be blessed by your show of support for it and us during this time. At press time funeral arrangements for Heath Jackson are pending.

M&M DOES NOT MELT IN OUR HANDS Munbilla Broadcasting Properties peddles off a package of four TX radio stations to M&M Broadcaster Limited for $1.1M. M&M takes control of one AM and three FM properties. B. Shane Fox, honcho at Munbilla hauls in the cash in exchange for the radio station 4-pack. In the deal, Gary L. Moss, boss over M&M, grabs hold of KRHC-1340 and KBEY FM (92.5) Burnet, TX; KHLE FM (106.9) Kempner, TX and KHHG FM (104.9) Hamilton, TX. None of the radio stations lie in Arbitron rated markets. Bill Whitley of Media Services Group is responsible for the transaction.

THE I-MAN ADDS ANOTHER JEWEL TO HIS CROWN On October 4, 2010 Alpha Broadcasting KXFD-970 (Freedom 970) in Portland, OR adds Don Imus' syndicated talk show Imus in the Morning to its line up. Brian Jennings, Director/Talk Programming for Alpha Broadcasting, brags: I've been a fan of Don Imus for years and am thrilled to put him on the air in Portland. He is a truly talented broadcaster, not afraid to say what's on his mind no matter who is sitting across the table. This is what talk radio is all about and we've got an amazing lineup on Freedom 970 with the addition of 'Imus in the Morning'.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In Neil Sedaka's tune Calendar Girl he has something for each month. In what month does she turn sweet 16? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•SONNY ELIOT WWJ-950 legendary TV and radio weathercaster Detroit Hall of Famer retires from CBS Radio on Friday, September 10, 2010 after 60 years on the air in Motown. •MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS flips Classic Rock KHQG FM (102.5) Superior, WI/Duluth, MN to CHR with new call letters KDWZ FM. •CLEDUS T. JUDD Country comedian/recording artist returns to CBS Radio Country WQYK FM Tampa, FL after two years to co-host mornings with Dave McKay. •GARY SCHONFELD Westwood One network radio division President exits after 2 years. WW One President Rod Sherwood inherits Schonfeld’s duties.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 WPBN TV NBC CH7 in Traverse City, MI begins broadcasting on September 13th. •1967 BOBBIE GENTRY's single Ode To Billie Joe wins a Gold single on September 11th. •1974 ROCKFORD FILES 1st broadcasts on NBC-TV on September 13th. •1986 REBA MCENTIRE's single Little Rock rings #1 on Billboard's Country survey on September 13th. •1992 NEW YORK GIANTS trail the Dallas Cowboys 34-0 in the 3rd quarter but lose 34-28 on September 13th. •2003 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE issues a Roy Acuff stamp during a ceremony on September 13th at the Grand Ole Opry House. It is from a 1949 copy of Collier's magazine.

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ROBIN MARSHALL (NYC, NY) Subject: "Is This Thing On?" - A Collection Of Nightmare Radio Tales. This is a compilation of radio industry people's 'real life-nightmares', 'first gigs' and where they are today! It's funny, embarrassing - and warm! We are one colorful bunch, I'll tell ya'! The stories that were chosen for illustration were inspired by my son's (Dylan Bauver) imagination and how he felt from what was written. Perry Marshall ...the night when a guy called my show and in a very threatening tone of voice said, "I know where your car is parked." He then went on to describe exactly where that was. He added, "but you won’t get there alive." Robin Marshall; Pres/Marshall Arts Communications, Inc. (www.RobinMarshall.com)

BILL INGRAM (Houston-Cleveland, TX) Subject: Mark Ryder. Jim, I never met Mark, But Buddy Holiday was a good friend of his and I've heard many stories about him. I was actually producing Buddy's morning show the day that Mark died. We were told Mark was filling in for John Rivers at KLTY in Dallas and he had just finished his shift and went out to get in his car to go home. He never got out of the parking garage...he died behind the wheel. I've been here (KSBJ FM) for 13 years so I have worked with many of the others that have moved on. Also, I was born and raised here, but I've been on the air in this area since the mid 80's, so I know a few folks. Sounds like we should meet up for lunch one day and trade stories... Take care, Bill

MARK RYDER is a DJ on KULF-790 here in Houston in 1979 during my time on the air there from 1978-80. From September 1981-December 1985 I exit radio to be a drafter/geo-tech at Shell Oil. In 1986, Mark hires me as a Saturday morning weekend warrior on Contemporary Christian KSBJ FM. Saturday mornings are my most favorite times to be on the air. But, it's a mighty long drive from way out in far west Houston off I-10 to motor all the way north on I-45 to KSBJ FM's studios in Humble. Make that drive for a couple of months until it wears me out. Do not like to drive in Houston's heavy traffic so I put an end to those excursions.

IRA [Eye] LIPSON [Dallas, TX] I remember back in ‘73 when we were ready to flip beautiful music WFAA-FM into album rock KZEW, The ZOO. We started adding songs into the WFAA-FM automation system that didn’t fit in, in an attempt to drive off listeners before the changeover so there would be fewer people left to complain to management about that awful rock & roll music taking over their airwaves. Our competitors knew we had applied for the call letters KZEW, so as a gag I voiced a liner that said Zesty, Easy, Warm, WFAA-FM. Also, to throw off competitors, we sent out kazoos to all the other stations, and for months they were calling us "kazoo." At this time I was also PD of Musicradio 57 WFAA-AM, a MOR/early AC station, and the gear changes between the AM & FM were challenging for me. Fortunately both stations did very well.

FR. BOB TOMLINSON (Ft. Worth-Hurst, TX) Subject: Leslie Wayne Hodges. Good Morning Jim and Lacy, Jim I just read your current issue and Leslie Wayne Hodges spoke of being at KCRS Midland the same time I was at KPET/KCOT in Lamesa. I'd like to connect with Leslie, would you pass on to him my email address frbob@swbell.net. I'm sure I met him at KCRS at least one of the numerous times I was there. I knew Willie Mitchell and Darrell Ward but Darrell may have been there after Leslie left. KCRS made me several offers but that one stick one horse station in Lamesa was paying so much money, as a married man with family I could not afford to leave. I visited with the news director of a station in Lubbock in 1977 and he said buy a house and stay in Lamesa forever Lubbock could and would not match that salary I was making. Bought the house but bigger things called and we made our last radio move to Brownwood in 1980 where I was operations manager of KXYL. We became number one in a year knocking off sister station to KCRS, KBWD. Fun times. Bob Tomlinson; Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

TRIVIA ANSWER: In Neil Sedaka's tune Calendar Girl (#4-1960/61) she turns sweet 16 in September.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: pictures of Barry Kaye and I at Aggie 96 College Station 1992. Jim, The first picture is me in College Station 1992, with Barry Kaye at Aggie 96 in 1992. The young lassie with Barry is Valerie Hart who was on after Barry 7 pm to 11 pm. Valerie is part of a morning drive Duo in Colorado Springs/Pueblo on KCCY FM. Valerie is great. Just ask Barry how my mood is after I talk with her. Barry wanted to hire her for that reason when I worked with Barry in 1996-1997. You see Valerie in the Aggie 96 control room with her cute doggy. Barry and Jeff Taylor who you might have worked with in San Antonio stayed with me for two hunting seasons when I was in Brady with KNEL AM-FM in 1993 and 1994. Jeff introduced to me to coffee at the Taylor Texas Stop N GO at 3:38 am in June 1994. I had been on the air on KNEL AM in Brady arriving just after 5 am. then afternoon drove to Barry's Wedding then after midnight I followed Taylor to Austin by 3:15 am. I was driving 45 miles an hour behind Jeff. He stops and says how about some coffee. I got to Austin before 8 am wide awake. Thanks Jeff. I have a new found respect for coffee. Leslie

JEAN KERR (July 10, 1922-January 5, 2003) Do you know how helpless you feel if you have a full cup of coffee in your hand and you start to sneeze?

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September 10, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #867

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

JAY BLACKBURN R.I.P. Veteran radio programmer, consultant and manager, Jay Blackburn, dies in his sleep at 65 on Friday, September 3, 2010. Jay is a pioneer of the modern FM Rock radio format. Blackburn's most well-known achievement is in 1977 when he flips WSDM FM into AOR WLUP FM (The Loop 97.9) in Chicago, IL. Jay turns WLUP FM into one of the great heritage Album Rock radio stations in America. In 1979, WLUP FM sells for a then-record price of $5 million. In 2008, Jay describes his success stories in his novel, The Radio Gypsies. Jay's survivors include his wife and two children. His interment is in the Burnet Cemetery in Burnet, TX near his mother, father and grandparents under a pecan tree that he plants with his granddad when he is a boy.

IT'S OFFICIAL! The Hollywood Reporter says that CNN officially announces on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 that Reality TV personality Piers Morgan will host a primetime interview program on CNN to replace Larry King in January 2010. The America's Got Talent judge says: I am thrilled to be joining CNN, and very much looking forward to bringing my own style of interviewing to the world's biggest, and best, TV news organization. As a young journalist in Britain, I watched CNN's astonishing live coverage of the 1991 Gulf War, and felt enthralled by the courage and brilliance of the journalists involved in that coverage. I have watched Larry King Live for much of the last 25 years, and dreamed of one day filling the legendary suspenders of the man I consider to be the greatest TV interviewer of them all. The British-born Morgan's journalism career in the UK involves being a newspaper editor at the Daily Mirror. He is the host of the program Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Piers says that he will continue to host Life Stories, plus will also continue his work on Got Talent. CNN says that Morgan's base will be in NYC but he will also work in Los Angeles and London.

IS HE OR ISN'T HE Recently on his outer planet radio show, Howard Stern threatens to exit Satellite radio for the Internet after his five-year contract expires in December, 2010. Observers ask the question: Is this merely a ploy for more money? Howard already brings in over $600 million with his Sirius XM contract. How much more money does anyone ever need? Stern jokes on the air that for 2011 he will like to be paid a lot of money, but work less.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What famous movie comedian is the first male to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Tommy Overstreet [Ann (Don't Go Runnin') #2-1972], Heaven Is My Woman's Love #3-1972, I'm a Believer #9-1975) celebrates his day on Friday, September 10th. Ron Samuels [KILT FM, KPRC-950] is one year older on Saturday, September 11th. •CRISTA BROADCASTING buys Contemporary Christian KFMK FM (The River 105.9) Austin, TX in June 2010 from Clear Channel’s holding entity, Aloha Station Trust. It will flip KFMK FM to its own version of CCM programming on September 20, 2010 with Tim McCoy as its new GM. •TRACY SLUTZKIN moves on up to PD of Citadel News/Talk WLS-890 Chicago, IL.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 WLUK TV NBC/ABC CH11 in Green Bay, WI begins broadcasting on September 10th. •1968 BUCK OWENS performs 5 songs at the White House on September 9th for President Lyndon Johnson. •1971 KVUE TV ABC CH24 in Austin, TX begins broadcasting on September 10th. •1982 RICKY SKAGGS' album Highways & Heartaches releases on Epic on September 10th. •1990 HARD ROCK CAFE opens in Las Vegas, NV on September 10th. •2002 TRAVIS TRITT & RAY CHARLES tape an episode of CMT Crossroads on September 10th in Nashville, TN.

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JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Yes, I've picked up quite a lot of info about Jimmy Buffett from Kelly and Beth...doesn't hurt to remind me, though. Kelly and Beth are very proud of what he does for charities, and the "parrot heads" help all across Buffet country, of course. Pretty neat. Still love Margaritaville, and I remember when it first hit radio. It's one of those fun songs with lyrics that are easy to remember...a nice song to sing along with, don't you agree?!? My all-time song to dread hearing as I can never get it out of my head once I hear it is "Red Roses for a Blue Lady"!!! I think most people have one of those songs. Basically I've run from that one since 1964 not because it is a bad song but because once I hear it, it keeps playing around in my memory until I could literally scream. Yesterday it came on one of the satellite channels and I ran for the remote and muted it as quickly as possible. Someone watching would have thought I had an emergency, and for me it was. Later, JC

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Country Songs. Hi, I always liked folk music and jazz better than other types of music. However; a few country songs I liked but not sure who did them: My Elusive Dreams, Don't Take Her She's All I Got, Easy Come Easy Go, Empty Arms. I think AM stations would do better if they did not just have the same programming as found everywhere else on the dial. Like when I tune in and can almost predict what is going to be said before it is said. But I am not a professional broadcaster; just know that I tend to like stations with programming not heard on other stations whether AM or FM. Like I have been enjoying Radio Exterior Spain on 6055 and 9630 on shortwave in the evenings though it makes me have to practice Spanish. I like shortwave radio even though it is obsolete it still can be heard when an internet connection is not working. My favorite stations are: KKDA 730, KPYK 1570, the station on 100.3-2, and 107.5-2. I also enjoy listening to KHYN 95.3 with their country music. 73, Charles, KC5RAI

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston-Katy, TX) Do you have an email address for Jay Blackburn? He passed away on Saturday. Jay and Chance Blackburn were responsible for The Loop in Chicago. Jay was Program Director of The Loop. Chance (his wife) gave it the name. Jay later became a consultant. Chuck

WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM DO YOU PREFER a PC or a Mac?

WENDEL HULSE (DFW-Grand Prairie, TX) Subject: Mac or PC. Jim, All I have ever had is a PC, so mark me down as preferring PC! Thanks, Wendel Hulse

HERB SKOOG [Herb Carl] (San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX) Subject: Mac or PC. Hi Jim. For what it’s worth, put me down favoring the PC. C. Herb Skoog; New Braunfels

FR. BOB TOMLINSON (Ft. Worth-Hurst, TX) Subject: Which computer I use. Jim, great survey. I use both but the Mac is used more than the three pc's I have. I'm writing this on the Mac and if I ever break down and buy Windows 7 to put on the Mac I'll drop the laptop pc I have. Blessings to you and Lacy, Bob Tomlinson; Holy Trinity Anglican Church; Hurst, Texas

JOE FORD (Houston-Shenandoah, TX) Subject: Mac or PC. I'm a Mac guy for several reasons. We have two in the studio we use for recording purposes with Pro Tools. However, if I just want to surf the net, I use a PC just to keep any glitches away from the Macs. For me, there is nothing more solid and fun to use than the Apple products. (http://joefordvoiceworks.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: Peter Sellers is the first male to appear on the cover of Playboy on the April 1964 issue with Karen Lynn.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi Jim, How we dressed to sell vehicles through the 1990's. Even when I was with KCRS 550 in Midland 1971-75 we all wore a tie. The New 1981 Plymouth I am standing in front of when I was with North Point Chrysler in Houston. Here at North Point Chrysler I delivered to Vic Damone and his young daughter Vic's birthday gift from Lee Iacocca and Frank Sinatra a Frank Sinatra Chrysler Imperial. I was sitting in the golf cart as Vic Damone drove up on me to take delivery of his new car. The 1981 Camaro w/Top was my Demo when I was with 4 way Chevrolet in Houston. I drove to visit Grandma here in Stephenville. Grandma took this picture. Still Dressed for Success in this 1982 photo for my business card with Richardson Chevrolet @ 5959 Hillcroft and the South West Freeway. Jackie Cooper a vehicle salesman and motivater told us at the Adams Mark in Houston 1988 that we he can prove we can earn more money wearing a tie than without. Paul Harvey said he dressed up for radio. I feel not as sophomoric when I wear a tie. The KNUZ (1230) Billboard about 1996 in Houston. This photo taken near where KNUZ was in Houston. Leslie Wayne Hodges

PAUL HARVEY (September 4, 1918-September 28, 2009) Now you know the rest of the story.

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September 08, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #866

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

ABC'S TOP TUMBLES An announcement on Monday night, September 6, 2010 stuns the world of broadcasting. David Westin as President of ABC News since 1997 brings its news division into the digital era proclaims that he will exit his post at the end of 2010. Westin who also is a lawyer writes in an email: I’m announcing my decision now so that I can pursue those possibilities. I have agreed to remain your leader through the end of the year. Anne Sweeney, President of Disney/ABC Television Group, writes a follow-up email: For the past 13 years, David proved himself a tireless advocate for ABC News. While it will be sad to see David leave, his desire to pursue other professional endeavors is understandable, and commendable, and I know you’ll join me in wishing him nothing but the best. I’ll be announcing a new leader for ABC News in the near future. David's resignation as President of ABC News comes after a tough year that includes anchor changes on every broadcast plus cuts to at least 25% of his staff.

A NEW TELEPHONE CODE IS ON ITS WAY A report arrives from Inside Radio about a new telephone code. Due to the rapidly crowded telephone system the FCC decides to open up yet another new toll-free dialing code to expand the 866 plus the older 877, 888 and 800 zones. Radio stations had better get in line for new request and contest telephone lines before they're all taken. The new 855 toll-free code opens up for assignment on October 2, 2010. The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau now accepts customer comments about its rulemaking that governs how the 855 numbers are to be assigned. So, it’s best that we begin asking our telephone companies how to get in line when those new code numbers open up next month.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In the Monotones song Book of Love (#5-1958) what chapter do the lovers break up? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CONNIE COLLA former WCAU TV NBC CH10 Philadelphia, PA Emmy award winning TV personality for the past 13 years debuts with her new show Smart Family on KNXV TV ABC CH15 in Phoenix, AZ. •LIN TELEVISION will buy Acme Communications CW affiliates WIWB TV CH14 Green Bay-Appleton, WI and WBDT TV CH26 Dayton, OH for $11.5 million. •TONY BARNHART & WES DUNHAM are the new co-hosts of WQXI-790's 10am-1pm spot in Atlanta, GA. •STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN one of my favorite TV shows returns to A&E on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 with two back-to-back episodes at 10 pm EST.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 ALAN FREED leaves Cleveland, OH for NYC on WINS-1010 on September 08th. •1963 GARY BAKER songwriter (I Swear, One Honest Heart, I'm Already There, Once Upon A Lifetime) born on September 8th in Niagara Falls, NY. •1973 BILLY MARTIN becomes manager of the Texas Rangers on September 08th. •1987 REBA MCENTIRE's album Merry Christmas To You releases on MCA records on September 7th. •1998 LEONID KINSKEY actor in Casablanca dies at 95 on September 08th. •2005 TRACE ADKINS' Honky Tonk Badonkadonk releases to radio on Capitol records on September 8th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Well...listen to this. I go back to 78's, even before 45's. Our commercials were on discs as big as a garbage can lid. Most commercials were voiced. And we had organ players and bands come into the studio. You know about those days better than I do. However, I abandoned the turntables before cart machines came into play, so I can't relate to your era. I think all of us in early days have stories to tell...and especially you, who traveled around the circuit about as well as anyone I know.

JOYCE WEBSTER (Mena, AR) Subject: Fess Parker. Jim, Although born in Dallas while my dad was serving in Europe during the war, I mostly grew up in California. I remember my 6th grade class going to Disneyland when it first opened. The highlight of the day for me was seeing Fess Parker with his coonskin cap! I was 11 years old and that mental image is totally clear to this day. Naturally I knew he was from Texas. I can still sing many versus to the Disney TV series! My first visit to the Alamo, I thought of Fess Parker. It's been nice reading about him even though sad that we lost another one who can never be replaced. He had a good long run. JC

DAN MCCURDY (Sherman-Denison, TX) Jim...Chuck (Dunaway) and I go waaay back to 1963 when I first joined KLIF (1190)...he was doing the PM Drive gig. I initially was hired to replace Bill Ennis 9-noon, so I had many production hours with him...plus, I'd hang around just to 'sit in' with Chuck during the early part of his show. He used to delight in shocking me, and anybody else within earshot with his split second timing as he went into a live break. He would launch into a vile stream of vulgar invectives just seconds before he bounced out with his classic go-to patter, "`10 after 5, BIG D...YOU'VE GOT THE CHUCK BABY 'ROUND MOUND O' SOUND' SHOW, BUMPER TO BUMBER 'TIL 6 or so, when Rex Miller picks up the mic and sneaks off with it to his very own planet...hey, that's at 6:00 in about :45 minutes. 55 degrees at Love Field...pretty day...pretty day...hey, baby...here's Bruce Chanel on the Mighty 1190.' And I've told hundreds, 'cause I mean it. I think Chuck had the BEST TOP 40 voice I've ever heard...and I've heard 'em all over the country... What a rare collection of just raw, sheer talent under the tutelage of The McLendon Magician. My best to you, Jim and Lacy and, of course our many friends and colleagues. Dan McCurdy ; KLIF, KBOX - Dallas; WMEX - Boston; 2004 Inductee into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame; Fortune 500 ad/PR exec (ret); Freelance copywriter, voice talent

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: JRRR Issue 863 Jim Prewitt (Catfish). KLIF (1190) in 1977 was awesome! Was listening, as were many others & hoping they'd keep it up. If the "powers that be" had "let them be" I think it could've been a Top 5 station for a long time. Too bad, that's often not what happens in radio. David Faulkner

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi Jim, I guess today with the computer they would be called The Firewalls but in the '50's They were The Fireballs...then Norman Petty added Jimmy Gilmer from I think Pampa, Texas. though Jimmy Gilmer's bio says Amarillo. Pampa is not that far from Amarillo I think 90 miles or less maybe. In Texas that's not far. Just a piece down the road. The Fireballs I just learned from their bio are from Raton, New Mexico. I was very impressed with their song Sugar Shack...then their song Bottle of Wine. I hated to read in today's (JRRR) how the end came with multiple owners tweaking with The MIGHTY 1190 KLIF. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

JRRR TABLE It's time once again to sign up for a seat at the JRRR table at the 2010 Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction which is on Sunday, November 14, 2010 here in Houston, TX for the second year in a row. A reserved table of 10 costs $275 which makes the fee for each seat $27.50. JRRR receives zero of these fees. The monies all go to the TRHOF. If you will like to reserve a seat at the JRRR table for yourself or you and a guest each seat is $27.50. The tables are going fast. JRRR needs to hear from you as soon as possible for seat confirmation. Please send your request for a seat or seats to rosekkkj@earthlink.net.

DAVE E. CROCKETT (Houston, TX) Subject: Thank you! Hey! Thanks for the birthday shout-out Jim! Have a great weekend! Dave Crockett (www.CrockettVO.com) Sent Via G1 Phone

TRIVIA ANSWER: In the Monotones song Book of Love the lovers break up in chapter 4.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Country Songs. I was told by an announcer at WRR that if I wanted to go into radio that I should be committed. I did not understand what he meant at the time. Actually he let me in to watch his show being done, he also introduced me to Laurel Ornish, when the studios for it and WRR-FM were in the State Fair Of Texas office building. Monday is making me think of a song saying the only job in the paper calls for a man with a knack so put it back in the rack. I like how a good song can be done in several musical forms. 73, Charles, KC5RAI

STEVE MILLER [The Joker #1-1973, Rock'n Me #1-1976, Abracadabra #1-1982] (October 5, 1943-p) Blue skies and green lights to ya.

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September 06, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #865

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

NASHVILLE CAT CALLS IT QUITS For more than three decades Gerry House entertains Nashville, TN listeners on his WSIX FM (97.9) morning show. But on Friday morning, September 3, 2010 Gerry informs his audience that he leaves the WSIX airwaves on December 15th. Over the years Gerry wins several Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Awards. House tells his listeners: The reason I’m doing it, and I’ve said this before, is that every 20 or 30 years, I like to shake things and do something different... just bust out and try something different. The management here has been fabulous. No one is mad at anybody… sometimes it just feels right. In 2009, during Clear Channel budget cuts Gerry loses several regular co-hosts, plus his latest co-host Mike Bohan exits the show.

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN' Cox Radio long time News/Talk WSB-750 in Atlanta, GA may be a sign of the times for AM radio. Because of the decline in AM listening of folks under the age of 55, WSB-750 decides to simulcast on its sister station WSB FM (98.5). Station management says that placing its AM programming on the FM dial makes its News/Talk available to a younger audience, who they say are not interested in Atlanta's AM stations. Not counting WSB, Atlanta's 45 other AM stations have less than a 10% combined ratings share. Observers indicate that Philadelphia, PA might be the next radio market to simulcast its AM signals on the FM band.

AND THE TOWERS COME FALLING DOWN Since 1947, two guy wired towers stand in a field off Bruce Road on the east side of Chico, in northern California. The towers go up for the old KHSL-1290 but they are silent for a decade because of a shuffle that moves KPAY from 1060 to 1290 and relocates the 1290 transmitter to the old 1060 site. This clears an opening for the 1050 signal in the San Francisco market for the new KTCT to upgrade. Cell phone companies reuse the old KHSL towers, but they end up in the path of a potential new subdivision. The cell antennas relocate and crews cut the guy wires and take down the towers.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In the Mamas and the Papas song California Dreamin' (#3-1966) which California town do they dream about? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•WTOP FM Bonneville all-news (103.5) ends its agreement with Westwood One-owned Metro Networks when their current pact expires. From now on WTOP will produce its own traffic and sports reporting in-house. •KTNI FM Max Media News/Talk (The Truth 101.5) Denver, CO flips it lid to Urban Oldies (Jammin 101.5). •GAIL HUFF wife of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) joins the news team of WJLA TV ABC CH7 Washington, DC as a part-time special projects reporter on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Gail is a reporter on WCVB TV Boston, MA for the last 17 years.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 ALAN FREED begins playing Rock'n'Roll music on WINS-1010 NYC on September 6th. •1963 MARK CHESNUTT (Brother Jukebox #1 for 2 weeks-1990) born on September 6th in Beaumont, TX. •1978 ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER MENACHEM BEGIN and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat meet at Camp David to discuss peace on September 6th. •1980 JOHNNY LEE's Lookin' for Love is his first #1 Billboard Country single on September 6th. •1997 PRINCESS DIANA's funeral is on September 6th. •2000 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY's video The Little Girl premieres on CMT on September 6th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Hang on! Earl is on its way! Hi, Jim and Lacy, Earl was just a whimper here. Not half as bad as the double NorEasters we got two weekends ago when it rained and blew hard for 5 days straight. Still breezy today, but sun's bright and temp headed for high 70's. Nantucket had some high surf and barely hurricane force winds, so some of the houses that were hanging over the cliff may have gone down overnight. That island is slowly being washed into the Atlantic...as are quite a few of the areas open to the surf here on the Cape. At one point in history...about 12-thousand years or so ago, the Cape and all of the surrounding islands were all joined as one big piece of land. Nature takes its own course, and there's not a whole lot we can do to control it. Meanwhile, keep your eyes on those other buggers that keep cropping up out there and giving the Weather Channel something to talk about. Stay calm, Tom

JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) Oh, Jim, how sweet is Lacy to gently let you know that she needs to go out! Thrilled that is working out so well for the two of you. Hope you don't have anymore a/c problems as I recall both of those you mentioned. I understood why you told about the obscure station beating out the big boys in Chicago. My youngest son and his wife live in Chicago and they don't like any of the stations. I told him about the station outside of Chicago so they can check it out if they haven't already! Nope, the revenuers have pretty much run the shine distillers out of Arkansas. It is still legal to make a limited amount of wine or beer so it is for personal use; however, I know people here who do make wines and they do sell them. Take care and be well. JC

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Admiral Nelson & Commodore Lacy, Greetings! Good segue Sir, Gary Jack Vance is Morning Drive & PD when I'm at 870 KFJZ. He's around 30 at the time. An older gentleman is Middays & MD. He (in 1986) has been in radio for around 30 years (wish I could remember his name.) Not old enough to be the gentleman you're thinking of. On weekdays I'm on 6p to sign-off (it's summer.) & I work various shifts on weekends. I could've been there longer (reasons previously stated :) ) but not a lot longer. A few months after I leave the station sells & goes Spanish. All of the Unforgettable employees became Expendable at that point. Didn't make much money working there. It cost a good bit to drive from Oak Cliff to Ft. Worth & back each day. But it was great fun! Take Care, Sir! David Faulkner

DADE MOORE (Houston, TX) Subject: Texas Radio Hall of Fame. I will be at the KVST FM table with Mary McCoy from KVST. She is going into the hall of fame. After all I am the Program Director of www.kvst.com. Matter of fact I am on the air right now. See Ya. Dade (www.dade.cc) / (www.angelfireradio.com) / (www.rockandroll.fm)

DEBORAH JOHNSON [Senior VP Marketing KERA] (Dallas, TX) Subject: KERA Acquires 91.7 FM. KERA’s Mission - The mission of KERA is to serve the citizens of North Texas by excelling in production, presentation and distribution of public television and radio programming, and other multimedia resources and activities that educate, inspire, enrich, inform and entertain. History - KERA was founded by local leaders in 1957 based on core public service and education principles much like those subsequently reflected in the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 that founded a national public broadcasting service: Public broadcasting is fundamentally a local institution, rooted in the social, educational and cultural fabric of hundreds of communities across the country. The programs and services of public broadcasting must be available to all Americans, regardless of their location or ability to pay. Lifelong education is the founding goal of public broadcasting and must be preserved. The noncommercial character of public broadcasting, as well as its editorial integrity and independence, are critical to its public service mission.

TRIVIA ANSWER: In the Mamas and the Papas 1966 tune California Dreamin' the town that they dream about is Los Angeles.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Louis Bellson. Hi, When I would be up late at night always liked his (Louis Bellson) work he and his orchestra did for the talk show. Made me wish they had given him more time to perform, I felt the same with Doc Severinsen when working with Johnny Carson. I generally did not like talk shows on TV since they dealt more with personalities than issues. Dick Cavett was different, I liked when he interviewed C. P. Snow, Arthur Miller and others. David Frost also dealt with issues more than the other talk show hosts. I watched a movie with Charlotte Rampling, 'Under the Sand' about a lady who goes on a vacation with her husband. He goes for a walk and never returns. It was interesting movie I would recommend, even though, an older one. I am ordering some obscure titles through NetFlix. Charles George

THE KINGSTON TRIO [The M.T.A. #15-1959] He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston. He's the man who never returned.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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September 03, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #864

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

THE BLUES MOVES The House of Blues Studio D in Memphis, TN where artists like Isaac Hayes and Three 6 Mafia record, relocates to Nashville. When MGM and Memphis label owner Gene Lucchesi builds it in the 1960s the Studio D building's name is Sounds of Memphis. Originally, it is the home base for Dallas, TX Rock'n'Roll group Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs whose first big hit is Wooly Bully (#2 for 2 weeks in 1965). In 1986, Gary Belz buys the building and teams up with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh to expand the structure. This brings in artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Matchbox 20 and Travis Tritt. Later, Belz places the studio under the House of Blues entertainment umbrella. Despite high-profile pop and hip-hop acts like Justin Timberlake and Erykah Badu, Studio D's business slows down. So Gary picks up and moves the entire structure to his Nashville House of Blues complex where he has more recording space. The studio has to be partially disassembled before it loads onto a truck on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 for the 200-mile pilgrimage. A banner on its side reads, From Memphis with Love.

SHERIFF TAYLOR ENTERS THE HALL Actor-gospel recording artist Andy Griffith, Bluegrass great Doc Watson and Country singer George Hamilton IV are among 13 artists to be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Of course we all remember Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry. Bill Kopald, Hall of Fame Chairman, says that other inductees include recording artist Maurice Williams, country artists Donna Fargo and Arthur Smith, bluegrass musician Curly Seckler, jazz pianist and composer Dr. Billy Taylor, gospel recording artist Shirley Caesar and composer, guitarist and soloist Don Schlitz. The ceremony is at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2010 in the David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Building at the North Carolina Research Campus.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In Phil Spector's 1958 song To Know Him Is to Love Him by The Teddy Bears what do their friends say will happen? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Dave E. Crockett [KKBQ FM] celebrates his year on Saturday, September 4th. Chuck Joseph [KILT-610] has his annual day on Sunday, September 5. •COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION announces final nominees for National Broadcast Personality of the Year awards: Lon Helton, Lia Knight and Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase live on ABC TV on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 8:00-11:00 PM ET. •ESPN airs the Emory Healthecare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series night race live at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 7:30pm EST. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will sing the National Anthem.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1955 KTBS TV ABC CH3 in Shreveport, LA begins broadcasting on September 3rd. •1961 LORETTA LYNN signs with Decca records on September 3rd. •1970 BILL HALEY AND HIS COMETS turn down $30,000 for a 15 date tour of Australia on September 3rd. •1988 RODNEY CROWELL's single I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried rings #1 on Billboard on September 3rd. •1994 MAJOR LANCE Chicago, IL Soul singer (The Monkey Time #8-1963) dies at 55 on September 3rd. •2005 FAITH HILL's single Mississippi Girl lands at #1 on Billboard's Country chart on September 3rd.

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JOHN SUMMERS (Los Angeles, CA) Subject: Jimmy & Johnny--Summers. Jim, I'm the longtime broadcaster & former KLIF (1190) jock John Summers based in Los Angeles, currently launching my latest project in Augusta, Georgia..."All the Good Stuff, Augusta's New Easy 1230, WEZO"...streaming @ http://wezo.am/ Anyway, saw your items on Jimmy & Johnny. The late Jimmy Fautheree was my wife's uncle. We have some of his music works in our collection. Before she hooked up with me, her name was Dana Fautheree, also born in Southern Arkansas as was her uncle, but raised in Baton Rouge. We enjoy getting your updates Jim. Please continue keeping the radio industry memories alive...for those of us who lived them. John & Dana Summers

JEFF THOMPSON (Winston-Salem, NC) Yes, Jim, I certainly DO remember where I was on August 16th, 1977. (Part III) The day of the funeral, I walked over to her (Elvis' mom) grave, and found her tombstone marked August 14th. After doing reports on NBC about the funeral, during the flight back to New York by way of Chicago, Elvis's Road Manager, Joe Esposito, told me some other details of the closed funeral. Most notable, he said that a huge tree branch crashed to the ground just as Elvis' casket cleared the door leaving the church. Joe recalled that Elvis had promised give a sign someday...after his death. Scared the heck out of everybody there...and eerily they reported that the big branch was still green...not dead. Other strange things surrounded those few days. But not enough room reports them here. But, just thought you'd like to know, Jim, for the record how it came down that day at NBC. - Jeff Thompson

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Radio Stories Part Three. Greetings Jim & Lacy, In Summer of 86 I'm hired part time at 870 KFJZ (formerly KFJZ-1270). Legendary calls, an honor to work there. It is at that time called "Unforgettable 870 KFJZ" & is doing basically a "Music of Your Life" format. KAAM (1310) has become the official "Music of Your Life" station for DFW, but we we're playing a lot of the same music & some nice tunes that they don't have from our own personal collections. One Saturday morning I play Aspen Gold by The Kingston Trio as the first song of the day. It just seems to fit the morning. It's from my home collection. ABC News at the top of the hour followed by local headlines & weather. 870 is a daytimer. On at sunrise/Off at sunset to clear the frequency for WWL - New Orleans, which is starting to override our 250 watts by sunset anyway. Gary Jack Vance is in charge & I want to use a bit of this space (In case he sees these newsletters or someone who knows him does.) to thank him for the honor of working at KFJZ & to apologize for not being more mature & responsible. (Had I been, I would've had the honor of working there longer than I did.) Take Care, David Faulkner

LARRY SCOTT (Dallas-Terrell, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#862) August 30, 2010 [Monday] God has been good to me and cross paths with many of those that made country music history. I will always remember your phone calls. Larry

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall TX) Subject: Yes this the (same) Rick Reynolds (KONO-860). Jim, Rick Reynolds in Tyler with the Blaze and 99.3 FM. Ken Reynolds (I think the name is Ken who is Rusty Reynolds' son) the Blaze FMs & 99.3 FM are Ken & Rusty Reynolds Stations. I worked for Rusty in 1992-1993 with Barry Kaye, Roger WWW Garrett, Jeff Taylor, Valerie Hart mornings on KCCY Pueblo-Colorado Springs, Wayne Griggs Aggie 96 Sales Manager, James McWain on engineering at KAGG Aggie 96. I, Wayne Griggs and James McWain had both worked on KCRS 550 in Midland. Rick Reynolds was also PD of KONO-860 and moves to Beaumont as PD of KJET-1380 the same one who also is in Midland-Odessa radio with KOSA 1230 radio Odessa that later became KOZA 1230 in Odessa. thanks, Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com) go Aggies!

TRIVIA ANSWER: In Phil Spector's song To Know Him Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears their friends say there will come a day when they'll walk along side of him. The popular tune remains at #1 for three weeks around Thanksgiving 1958. Others who record the song are Peter & Gordon (#24-1965), Bobby Vinton (#34-1969), Jody Miller (#18-1972) and The Trio: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris (#1-1987).

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Mike Wade KXOL-1360? Yes, I keep trying to get him to drop a line or two for you to use in newsletter. I see I have lost another DXing opportunity. KSKY now has an FM on 92.9, it wouldn't be so bad if they did not simulcast but had separate programming. My favorite by Patsy Cline has to be Walking After Midnight. I love the bass part; I tried to learn it when I attempted to play the electric bass-guitar. I took lessons for a while but my teacher had me realize I was not going to practice enough to make it as a bass guitarist. Another venue I have tried because others made it look easy. I also always liked the bass on the song Turn Back The Hands Of Time. I was wondering whether I would like the same songs if transported back in time. Oh well I start thinking of a song Simon Says when I hear the name Simon Cowell. Also I let Fred Watkins know of your site, I hope he writes you. I know you have a great newsletter so keep telling others. Charles

EDGAR WATSON HOWE (May 3, 1853-October 3, 1937) What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

Jim Rose and Lacy

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September 01, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #863

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

SCULLY IS STILL IN THE GAME Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully returns in 2011 for yet another season as the lead play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. In 1950, Scully begins calling games for the original Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1958, he moves with the team to the City of Angels. The 82-year old Scully announces over the weekend his intentions to return for the 2011 season to call Dodger home games and travel with the team as far east as Colorado. Vin's 61-year run with one team is the longest in U.S. sports history. Scully tells MLB.com: I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be with the Dodgers for all these years. It's a marvelous organization. And baseball, I love it with my heart and soul. And I found, deep in the recesses of my mind, I didn't want to sever the relationship. Reportedly, he works out a one-year contract over the weekend. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is ecstatic: I'm as thrilled as our fans that Vin will be returning. He is not only the greatest broadcaster of all time, but also a wonderful friend. In 1982, Vin Scully receives induction into the broadcasters' Baseball Hall of Fame.

REPORTER BLOWS THE LID OFF A woman in Venice Beach, CA reports to city officials that RVs dump their waste onto her street but she receives no response. She next contacts KFI-640 Los Angeles reporter Steven Gregory who investigates. Steven literally blows the toilet lid off of the story. The city then brings out a hazmat crew to sanitize the street. During the waste clean up they discover more human waste on at least two more streets in the area. Venice Beach City officials claim that they never receive any clean-up requests from residents. But Steven says he has emails that indicate otherwise. JRRR sends out a hearty atta-a-boy to Steven Gregory and KFI news for demonstrating the power of local investigative radio news reporting.

TRIVIA QUESTION: To what does Jimmy Gilmer and the Firewalls song Sugar Shack refer? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rusty Humphries Talk Radio Network host celebrates his annual day on Sunday, August 29th. •CONGRATULATIONS! Tom Humm Beasley Broadcast Group Market Manager Las Vegas, NV is the Beasley General Manager Of The Year. •WGN TV CH9 Chicago, IL hires investigative producer Marsha Bartel who is Dane Placko's producer at WFLD TV CH32 in the Windy City. Marsha starts at WGN on September 7, 2010. •NIELSEN estimates an increase of more than two million persons age two and older in U.S. TV households for a total of 294,650,000 people.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 WTCN TV (now KARE) MET CH11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN begins on September 1st. •1962 MARTY ROBBINS' single Devil Woman starts its 8-week reign at #1 on Billboard's Country chart on September 1st. •1975 KOL-1300 in Seattle, WA flips its call letters to KMPS on September 1st. •1981 RONNIE MILSAP's single (There's) No Gettin' Over Me leaps to #1 on Billboard's Country survey on August 29th. •1995 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME opens in Cleveland, OH on September 1st. •2005 LITTLE BIG TOWN's video Boondocks debuts on CMT on September 1st.

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JIM PREWITT [Catfish] (Sacramento, CA) I was at KLIF from 1977-78. Did 10-2 at night. In early of 1977 Jim Davis from KHJ was brought in by Paul Drew to bring back KLIF. For awhile (1976) KLIF went AC and bombed. Hit a low of 2.5 ARB. Jim revamped the sound. More compression, Hot Jingles: KLIF 1190-Where it's Good Again!,Tight Playlist, former KLIF DJs like Cuzzin Lennie and Randy Robbins were Hired. Barry Kaye was originally hired for afternoons. He quit after 3 months and Randy Robbins replaced him. Tom Kent did 6-10 for awhile then they moved 10-2a late nighter Harry Nelson who took 6-10. That's when I did 10-2. Nick Alexander was middays. We had two different morning shows. Originally Charlie Brown from KJR Seattle and then Charlie Van Dyke came in. When we beat KNUS, KLIF hired #1 night jock in the city Cat Simon from KNUS. He replaced Harry Nelson at night. Cat eventually went to KVIL. For about two years KLIF was HOT. KLIF in 1977 toppled the #1 CHR KNUS and was barely behind new CHR Z-97. KVIL was the #1 Station in the market. KLIF went from 23rd place to 5th place! One of our promotions we gave away 30 cars in 30 days. A car a day! THAT was radio my friend! But like always owners came in and started to interfere with programming. Next thing you know KLIF was down to a 3.0 and in 12th place. Everybody bailed out. KLIF was bought by Fairchild and in 78 it was sold. We were all out of jobs by then. After KLIF, I went to another legend WAPE-Jacksonville and worked with the Greaseman! Jim Prewitt (www.JimPrewitt.com) / (www.Facebook.com/CatfishJimPrewitt) / (www.MySpace.com/Catfishonline) AOL Instant Messenger: Netcatfish

RAY WHITWORTH (DFW-Arlington, TX) 1981 - KLIF (1190) flips to country. Yeah the history of the station was magnificent. I can remember sitting in that studio in 1977 with Andy Waldrop looking out over Commerce street and feeling the sense of legacy in that studio. 22 years later I sat in for Bill Mack doing the Midnight Cowboy Radio Network (WBAP-820)...and when a break for news came I went to the window and felt history there too and felt my Dad listened to this station back in the 30's while he was a teenager. History that is lost on many. Later, Jim. Ray

LARRY SCOTT (Dallas-Terrell, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#862) August 30, 2010 [Monday] Jim, tell Bob Grant that Elmer Laird didn't write "Poison Love" even though his name is on it. Tilman Franks wrote it and gave it to Mr. Laird for sponsoring Tilman and Jimmy and Johnny ('If You Don't Somebody Else Will') on radio. Mr. Laird also had white suits made for them. Later Tilman returned to Shreveport and shortly after that Hank Williams came to Shreveport. He didn't have a suit so Tilman had his white suit altered to fit Hank and that suit became a trademark. Tilman and Jimmy Fautharee both told me the story. Larry Scott

JIMMY AND JOHNNY are Jimmy Fautharee who is born in El Dorado, AR in 1934 and Johnny Mathis who comes to life as John Wesley Mathis in Maud, TX on September 28, 1933. Their big hit is If You Don't Somebody Else Will (#3-1954). In the 1960s, Johnny resurfaces as Country Johnny Mathis with Please Talk to My Heart (#14-1963).

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Issue 861. Greetings Jim & Lacy, Tom Ellis Issue 861. I agree. You should write a book! Quote from Mark Twain (No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.). I've heard that said for years about the Texas Legislature. Didn't know its origins. Take Care, David Faulkner

JOAN PATE-DAY (Cedar Creek Lake, TX) Subject: Video. Hearing so much about the Eryah Budu video, stripping at Dealey Plaza, I decided to watch it to see what it was all about, even though that is not my style of music, if one can call it music. I was shocked to hear in the beginning of the video my brother Sam saying the words he had made so famous while reporting the mobile news on KBOX (1480). Sam has now been gone a year this week and yet his voice lives on. I am guessing, knowing Sam, he would have received a kick out of this video and sure his friends on the site would agree. As for me, I did not care for it at all. If it had been me walking around the Plaza pulling my clothes off a piece at a time I would have been thrown into the hoosegow.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Jimmy Gilmer and the Firewalls song Sugar Shack is about a coffee house made out of wood.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Hi, I have fun at El Centro when they had a studio set up in the basement, and using a Gates Cart Machine and 2 turntables, a Wollensak Reel to Reel, with a Spotmaster Mixing Board. They had us playing Top-40; however; I would stick in R&B that I liked. Like Al Green, The Snake and Show And Tell. It was fun also getting to be at KCHU (FM) the short time I was there. At night I used to listen to a Blues program over XEG 1050, the station sent me my first QSL for a report I sent. Charles George

GEORGE GOBEL (1919-1991) College is a place to keep warm between high school and an early marriage.

Jim Rose and Lacy

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August 30, 2010 [Monday]

Issue #862

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD ENDS Songwriter George David Weiss who writes timeless hits like Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World (#32-1988), the Tokens' The Lion Sleeps Tonight (#1 for 3 weeks-1961) and Elvis Presley's Can’t Help Falling In Love (#2-1961/62) dies on Monday, August 23, 2010 of natural causes at his home in Oldwick, NJ at 89. Weiss is born in NYC on April 9, 1921. George begins his career as a songwriter in the 1940s. He writes tunes for Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Stylistics, Mel Tormé, Tennessee Ernie Ford and others. Weiss also pens many film soundtracks and musicals, that includes the Sammy Davis Jr. Broadway musical Mr. Wonderful. Weiss plays the violin, saxophone, clarinet and piano as well as sings. He is a graduate of Juilliard. He also writes the lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's jazz standard Lullaby of Birdland. George serves as the president of the Songwriters Guild of America for 18 years. George David Weiss' survivors include his third wife Claire Nicholson; two sons, Barry and Jeffrey and daughter Peggy Self, from his first marriage; son, Robert, from his second marriage; sister Harriet Harbus and eight grandchildren.

WTOP GOES TO POT On the AM dial in the Washington, DC radio market the WTOP call letters move around a bit. Originally. WTOP-1500 flips to WFED-1500. Then WTOP-1050 catapults into WBQH-1050. The call letters resurface on the FM dial as news-talk WTOP FM (103.5). When you gotta go you gotta go. But if nearby Montgomery County, MD has anything to do with it you're in a heap of trouble. Due to budget cuts Montgomery County decides to remove all of the portable toilets from its parks. This involves 136 portable potties in more than 80 parks. Jim Farley, VP of news at WTOP FM (103.5) in nearby Washington, DC, says that when WTOP first hears about the removal of the portable latrines from the parks, its morning news crew does an on-the-air story about this very interesting subject and they have a hearty laugh about it. But they immediately realize that this issue is a serious matter. So, why doesn't WTOP sponsor a toilet? The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts and WTOP Radio both now sponsor portable privies in Montgomery County, MD's parks. Others join in as sponsors.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In The Chiffons 1963 song He's So Fine why do they say he's fine? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

CONGRATULATIONS! •STACEY STAUFFER news reporter/anchor on WCAU TV NBC CH10 Philadelphia, PA and husband Larry welcome a new baby boy into their family on Monday, August 23, 2010. Larry Bruce Stauffer weighs in at 7lbs, 11oz. •MICHAEL EISNER new head of Tribune? Chicago Tribune reports that Tribune’s biggest creditors are in talks with former Disney CEO Michael Eisner to replace Sam Zell as its new chairman. Also, Jeff Shell may take over Randy Michaels' seat as CEO. •NIELSEN estimates that the total number of TV households in the U.S. reaches 115.9 million, an increase of one million homes over 2009.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1954 DAVID PAYMER actor (Love Mary, Mr. Saturday Night) born on August 30th. •1966 SHAWN CAMP singer-songwriter (River Of Love, Two Pina Coladas & Would You Go With Me?) born on August 29th in Little Rock, AR. •1971 WNPI TV PBS CH18 in Norwood, NY begins broadcasting on August 30th. •1983 KENNY ROGERS' album Eyes That See In The Dark releases on RCA records on August 30th. •1993 RICHARD JORDAN actor (Hunt for Red October, Posse) dies at 55 on August 30th. •2005 BROOKS & DUNN's album Hillbilly Deluxe releases on Arista records on August 30th.

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JIM PREWITT [Catfish] (Sacramento, CA) Subject: Barry Kaye Story. Hey Jimbo...I've got a Barry Kaye story for ya...When I worked at KLIF (1190), Barry Kaye was doing Afternoon Drive. One day we all got this memo from PD Jim Davis about "Content". He said in the memo he would like to hear more content on our shows. In the memo Jim encourages us to tell a "local story" on the air. Barry reads the memo on the air and all day calls himself "Content Kaye". Toward the end of his show he's reading the memo on the air again about having to tell a local story. Barry paused for a second and said, "Had a great day today played golf with the Mayor, AAAAAhooooga! This is Content Kaye on KLIF!" I have many more Barry Kaye stories but most of them would not be appropriate for your newsletter :-) Jim Prewitt; (www.JimPrewitt.com) / (www.Facebook.com/CatfishJimPrewitt) / (www.MySpace.com/Catfishonline) AOL Instant Messenger: Netcatfish

JEFF THOMPSON (Winston-Salem, NC) Yes, Jim, I certainly DO remember where I was on August 16th, 1977. (Part II) Grabbed a cab to the airport in a terrible, blinding rain storm, and held the plane for about a half hour, since Johnny Carson and Rock Hudson were reportedly to be on the same flight. That would have given me a great coup for insightful interviews, with the great NBC showman, whose son, Ricky, was my friend) and the actor, Elvis' other career. But the weather apparently delayed them, and we took off into the rain and the night. A car was waiting for me in Memphis and I headed straight to Graceland, and found about 10,000 or more people standing there in the rain. I interviewed many and found where ever in the country they had been that afternoon....when they heard the terrible bulletin that Elvis was gone....they simply made a turn in the road and headed for Memphis. Surprisingly often, I talked to people to whom Elvis had generously given them a Cadillac. So the legend is true. About that time, a group of us reporters was taken to see Elvis lying in state. And yes, the King was dead. What was UN-true, (though already widely being reported) was that he died on the same day of August as his mom. But, just thought you'd like to know, Jim, for the record how it came down that day at NBC. - Jeff Thompson (Part III in the Wednesday issue of JRRR)

WALTRAUD HOFFMEISTER (Lake Constance-Lindau-Bavaria, Germany) hi jim, it's 4:22 pm here. I seldom listen to the radio. I like country music and country gospel and every Sunday I've Sunday gospel on daystar. can't be without it. Daystar is a Christian TV station: Every Sunday I've Country Gospel with Ed O'Neal: He also sings with Bill Gaither.

JERRY HEILMAN (Nacogdoches, TX) Subject: engineering tale. This is a true story. Our engineer at Waller Broadcasting in Jacksonville (TX) was a young electronics whiz named David Higginbotham. When our old Ampex 350 broke down, we were left with no recorder in the production room. David immediately got on the phone and called "Information" for a telephone number for Ampex in California. I was sitting there when the operator told him she was unable to find a number for Tampax in Redwood City. In his normal, dry delivery, David informed the operator that he was looking for Ampex because Tampax had gone in the hole years ago. There was silence on the other end, then uncontrollable laughter from the operator. When she was finally able to control herself, she gave David the number. The old days of "Information" could be fun sometimes.

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (Houston-Jersey Village, TX) Ran into an interesting bit of info recently...you may wish to check out or already know this: Johnnie & Jack & Tennessee Mtn. Boys had first of many chart hits (1951-62) with a #4 hit on RCA 1/51: "Poison Love." I learned the writer of that song was an Elmer Laird, auto-dealer in Houston on KLEE! (Johnnie Wright, B 5/13/14-p & married to singer Kitty Wells; Jack Anglin, 5/13/16 to 3/7/63...killed in car crash enroute to Patsy Cline's Memorial Svc in Nashville). Seems like a local bit of interest there indeed. Ironically, I was once a DJ on WLEE, Huntington, WVA & got to meet Johnnie & Jack at several shows, along with Kitty in mid-50's. Ever heard of brother Laird?? BOB

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#861) August 27, 2010 [Friday] Hi Jim, I do appreciate the time you put in writing and getting your JRRR in the email to us. I just now read Friday's August 27, 2010 Issue #861. The Wi-Fi in the Harrison County Court House in Marshall, Texas is up this morning. I am glad I have this company provided lap tap Dell Vostro 1510 to see this with. Thanks, Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

TRIVIA ANSWER: The Chiffons say He's So Fine because he's soft-spoken. The song is #1 for 4 weeks in spring 1963.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Jim, Meant to thank you for mentioning Tammy Wynette's "Till I Can Make It On My Own" in Friday's issue. Hadn't heard that song in several years. Found it on YouTube. Was good to hear it again. David Faulkner

HENRY GILES (February 28, 1814-August 5, 1880) A song will outlive all sermons in the memory.

Jim Rose and Lacy

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August 27, 2010 [Friday]

Issue #861

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

ENOUGH ALREADY! Hollywood movie actress Lindsay Lohan is back in radio and TV news again. Judge Marsha Revel hands down a 90-day rehab sentence in the UCLA Medical Center to the Mean Girls actress. Her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley asserts that Lindsay receives a misdiagnosis and she isn’t in the dire state that the court originally thinks her to be. According to Gossip Cop, a new judge is assigned to her case, Judge Elden Fox, who is in the process of issuing an order that LiLo be released. And that's not all. Getty news desk reports that E*Trade airs a TV commercial which features a milkaholic baby by the name of Lindsay. Lohan's lawyer retaliates by saying the actress deserves single-name status like Oprah or Madonna. So he files a suit against E*trade in Lohan's behalf. Will wonders never cease to amaze us?

RADIO STATION FLIPS OVER A SIMULCAST Border Media's Regional Mexican KRIO FM (104.1) in Pearsall, TX (about 50 miles southwest of the Alamo City) flips to a simulcast of its sister station Norteno KSAH-720 in San Antonio-Universal City, TX at 12:01 am on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Border Media claims that this act expands the reach of KSAH in south TX. The 100% simulcast brings shows to the FM dial such as The Jobs Hour, The Vicente Fernandez 12 in a Row, and Flea Market on the Air. Alfonso Flores, PD/OM for Border Media's Spanish stations brags: In the world of communications with multiple delivery platforms such as Internet, iPods, and so on, our listeners have told us that they would like to see Norteno's programming moving from exclusively AM to include options on the FM dial.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What summer time song is in the movie Grease? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•CBS RADIO building in Calgary, AB has a gunman who takes over its lobby. The standoff lasts for several hours but no one receives injuries. •WESTWOOD ONE RADIO names its broadcaster lineup for the 2010-2011 NFL season. Kevin Harlan joins Boomer Esiason for Monday Night Football and Super Bowl XLIV. Randy Cross gives his analysis on some Monday night games plus the playoffs. •ANTHONY GARGANO Philadelphia, PA sportswriter/talk host joins the Fox Sports Radio national lineup. But he keeps his daily show on WIP-610 Philadelphia, PA.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1950 BBC broadcasts its 1st transmission of a TV program from continental Europe on August 27th. •1961 JEFFREY STEELE founder of Country band Boy Howdy born on August 27th in Burbank, CA. •1972 UNITED STATES bombs Haiphong, North Vietnam on August 27th. •1982 GEORGE STRAIT's single Fool Hearted Memory is his first #1 single on August 28th. •1990 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN Blues guitarist dies in a helicopter crash at 35 on August 27th.•2005 MERLE HAGGARD's single Okie From Muskogee ranks #1 on CMT's 20 Greatest City Songs on August 27th.

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TOM ELLIS (Boston-East Sandwich-Newton, MA) Subject: Hi, Jim and Lacy, You've had such a broad band of experience in the radio world that it's no wonder you're such a whiz at putting out JRRR. I'm surprised that you were able to remain cool and calm when your boss was screaming at you about your poor job at ad libbing commercials (KASO-1965). One of my main problems was always not being able to endure BS from some pip squeak of a boss who seemed to be threatened by my popularity, which sounds a lot like what you were dealing with from your boss. I really suspect he was jealous of you being able to do what he couldn't, and had to find some way to vent his frustration. You obviously have a treasure chest full of stories, and as I've said to you before...you gotta put em down in print so all of us early broadcast junkies can read em and be reminded of how great those days were and how much fun we had. Anyway, thanks for the stories. They are delightful. Tom

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (San Angelo, TX) Subject: Another Country Music death. Jim: Just learned about death of my long-time friend, Bill Phillips @ 72 on Mon, Aug. 23 in TN. He was a part of the touring Kitty Wells-Johnny Wright shows from 1969 to 1984, and also a regular on their syndicated TV show. Bill had 3 top-ten country chart hits on his own, 1966-69. Funeral will be Friday, 27th, 1 P.M. in chapel of Hermitage F.H. & Memorial. Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN. We visited at many shows together & corresponded over the years too. He was a fine artist indeed. BOB & Sonny Lee

BILL PHILLIPS calls me in 1969 at KBUC FM-AM in San Antonio, TX. He asks what does it take to get a song on your playlist? Advise him to record one of the Pop hits from the 1950s or very early 1960s before the Beatles invasion of America. His next release on Decca records is Johnny Burnett's Little Boy Sad which hits #17 in 1961. That puts Bill Phillips' recording at #10 on Billboard Country chart and #1 on our KBUC survey.

DON SUNDEEN (Dallas, TX) Yes, Frank (Anderson-Warner Brothers record promotions) had diabetes and had a foot removed. I spoke at his funeral and Ed Spacek and Jon Dillon and I were the pallbearers.

DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Radio Stories Part Two. Greetings Jim & Lacy, In Feb 86 The Dallas Morning News runs an article about KTNS & KLIF (which had flipped to become "Talkradio 1190" in Jan 86.) Also, in Feb 86 The Columbia School of Broadcasting (since I'm working full time in Radio) graduates me & sends a diploma (which I seem to have lost in one of the several times I've moved since then.) I still have a newsletter from them that list me as a graduate. There are a number of major events in the news during KTNS's brief life, such as, the crash of Delta flight 191, the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, the meltdown at Chernobyl. Harold Baker was my boss at KTNS; he was also the News Director & anchor of the KTNS Morning Report. Some of my other duties at KTNS being the only one there overnight & for a time on Sunday mornings. during those times I Board Op., read news headlines after top of the hour ABC news, break with weather bulletins when necessary & prepare for Harold's "Morning Report" if it's weeknight. He'll arrive to start writing the state & local segments around 3:30am. I'm in charge of the national & international, carting the features & sound, running between the news & control rooms during the 6 to 9am show, etc. stay tuned... Take Care, David Faulkner; Dallas, TX

TRIVIA ANSWER: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sing Summer Nights in the movie Grease.

LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Jim, It was great to have them (Barry Kaye and Jeff Taylor) stay with me. My first year in Brady at the first Hodges Lodges I stayed in at Brady had NO heat. So about 2 am on the first morning :) I'm laughing now Barry was in his bedroll on the kitchen and other bedroom floor and Barry yells out "Beats a Tent". In February 1996 after Canyon/ and Amarillo I join Barry to help him and his band get their equipment set up at their next event then I'd break it down at 2 am and take his truck trailer and his band's equipment then I'd park it at his place. I had a great time. Just over a year later in June 1997 I was in Bellville at AM 1090 KNUZ where Clay Gish Manager at KZTR FM in Bryan has sent me where I was the lone employee in what two years later a FEMA Representative said is a pioneering effort and asked if he could take my photo in black and white and send it to Washington for them to see. I miss having Barry getting me to laugh a the stuff he noticed I did and said. Thanks. Leslie Wayne Hodges (www.kzqx.com)

MARK TWAIN (1835-1910) No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.

Jim Rose and Lacy

Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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August 25, 2010 [Wednesday]

Issue #860

ALL THE NEWS THAT IS NEWS

RICHIE HAYWARD (1946-2010) R.I.P. Drummer and founding member of Rock band Little Feat, Richie Hayward, dies at 64 of pneumonia and complications from lung disease on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Richie is born on February 6, 1946 in Clear Lake, IA. Originally he is in an L.A. band, The Factory. Its front man Lowell George and Hayward form Little Feat. He is also a part-time actor with a small role in the 1960s TV comedy F Troop. In 1979, Little Feat disbands after the sudden death of Lowell George. In 1988, they re-form with the addition of Fred Tackett and Craig Fuller. Their next album release is Let It Roll. Richie is Little Feat's drummer until his health causes him to leave the band in 2009. It seems like Hayward plays drums with half of the members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at one time or another. As a session player he records and performs with legends like Eric Clapton, James Cotton, Bob Dylan, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Carly Simon, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, and many more. Anyone who wants to remember Richie financially is invited by his family to make a donation to Sweet Relief, the Richie Hayward Fund, at www.sweetrelief.org. You can sign Richie's guest book, leave comments and memories at www.featphotos.com/RichieTrubute.

UH BUYS RICE'S RADIO STATION In Houston, TX there's an uproar on the campus of Rice University because of a potential sale of their FM radio station to the University of Houston for $9.5 million. If the purchase goes through, U of H wants to rename the station from KTRU FM to KUHC FM. This further ignites a flame on Rice's campus. U of H already has one public radio station, KUHF FM (88.7), which features both news and classical music plus other arts programming. Both radio stations will be affiliates of National Public Radio. KTRU FM (91.7) with its new call letters KUHC FM will broadcast classical music and arts. This allows KUHF FM to concentrate on NPR news and talk. U of H officials say that KUHF will raise the $9.5 million purchase price through private fundraising and increased underwriting also that no state or tuition funds will be used.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In Tom Jones' 1965 song It's Not Unusual what is it that it's not unusual to see him do? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•TOM O'BRIEN former WNBC TV NYC President/General Manager is the new chief revenue officer at cable channel CNBC TV. •PAT O'BRIEN veteran sportscaster and entertainment host exits CBS Radio sports broadcasts to join Fox Sports Radio’s newly-renamed Loose Cannons program. •KRKO-1380 ESPN Sports radio Seattle-Everett, WA has NorthStar Broadcast Contractors install 2 of 4 towers after they are destroyed by vandals. KIRO-TV reports that …investigators say it’s possible that [the vandalism] wasn’t eco-terrorism. It could have been an upset neighbor.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1956 GLEN MATLOCK bassist with Rock group the Sex Pistols is born on August 27th. •1969 IRA DEAN bass player with Trick Pony born in Raleigh, NC on August 23rd. •1970 ELTON JOHN's 1st U.S. appearance is in Los Angeles, CA on August 25th. •1980 EDDIE RABBITT's single Drivin' My Life Away lands at #1 on Billboard's Country survey on August 23rd. •1995 R.B. HUDMON Columbus, GA R&B/Soul Singer dies at 41 on August 25th. •2001 JUNE CARTER CASH faces surgery to have a pacemaker installed on August 24th.

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WALTRAUD HOFFMEISTER (Lake Constance-Lindau-Bavaria, Germany) Subject: Message. Hi Jim; Thank you for all informations: How are you? Come to chat; if you like: Have a wonderful day.