QuickCheck: Mark Hanson on 93 KKHR Los Angeles | Summer, 1985
From our increasingly-reliable source at our sister site, the Aircheck Trader’s Board at www.radioinsight.com, comes this original recording of HitRadio 93 KKHR. Outside of the year, we can’t really determine the date, but perhaps it doesn’t matter.
CBS really had a good thing on its hands with its’ branded “HitRadio” CHR format. Stations like KKHR, KHTR St. Louis and WHTT Boston all had tremendous appeal, and for a short while the format burned a hole through contemporary music in the 80s. Perhaps that was the problem, however. Songs in extremely tight rotation that burned themselves out with the audience. Perhaps we’ll never know exactly what spelled doom for HitRadio, but it sure was fun to listen to.
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Hi Steve,
In the case of KKHR, the reason that it failed was that CBS wouldn’t spend the money on marketing or promotions. This was back when KIIS was spending money left and right on new Porsche 944’s complete with $10,000 in the glove compartment (not to mention having a dominate morning man in Rick Dees). KIIS was at a 10+ share in the ratings at the time while KKHR was a distant second.
Robyn
Mark Hanson had a great CHr sound.
and a nice touch with phones. I worked with
Dancin Mark Hanson in San Francisco at
X100.
Rex MCneill aka Steve Savage
Just an FYI for everyone, Mark Hanson now goes by the name of Mark Jagger and is one half of “Jagger & Kristi” currently on XHRM “Magic 92.5″ FM in San Diego.
I learn something about Hitradio everytime I come across these sites!
At another posting, I saw some misinformation. For the record, Todd Parker signed on Hitradio (1st record? Wanna Be Startin’ Something/Michael Jackson).
Jack Armstrong joined the staff at a later date. The Gorilla was never hired … he seemed to come along for the bananas. Eventually, we kept Jack and found a nice home for the Gorilla.
And yes, Dancin’ Mark Hanson did a great job for us! I’m delighted to hear he’s still doing well.
Thanks to all for keeping the spirit of Hitradio alive after all these years!
i was in LA in summer of 85 and this radio station and KIIS wers so astounding that i recorded some of the shows to bring back with me to the UK ( i never listen to the radio in the Uk cos its boring , hardly any music and most of the time its just listening to anally retentive djs who r so much up their own arses its unbeleivable, and they just yak on and on about themsleves). I still paly those old tapes even today in 2008 cso they r gems. Trying to remeber teh dj’s one was Bryan roberts i think, who when things went wrong like a jingle failed to play could make even that sound exciting, he sounded so porfessional (wots he doin now please) and he would do teh show on friday evening and so make u want to go out and go for it, wonderful!!! Alo Kasey Kasem i think. Please sned back more info on what these guys r doing now. thankx tehy were an inspiration.
Simply put, Hit Radio 93 KKHR was a great radio station. Ed and your team did a great job! Screw the ratings!
Dancin’ Mark Hanson was great at night. I loved how he handled the phones. In fact, I changed the way I ‘do phones’ based on his show.
I LOVED KKHR when I was a kid! I was bummed the day they went off the air. By the way, it’s sad to mention that Jack Armstrong passed away last March.
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