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NBC News & Information Service, WRR 1310 Dallas | July 30 1976
There was a time when radio news was a big deal. In 1974, NBC Radio was trailing the other big networks, ABC, CBS and Mutual. NBC’s O&O (Owned and Operated) FM stations were not doing well. The radio division needed a big new idea. At that time FM listener penetration in many markets was beginning…
Bobby Day, CFRW Winnipeg | March 1979
(this is) a funny, REALLY FUNNY look back at an awfully good time when an aspiring jock was encouraged to be himself,
The Thomas Whetston Collection: Tom Campbell on AFRTS Stateside #1 | 1972
In the first of what our Contributor says will be hundreds of recordings of Armed Forces Radio – some from LP, some from tape, here’s one that took a bit of time to nail down. I think this is from 1972. This is based upon the music. We know, for instance, that Derek & The…
Kermit Schafer – “Pardon My Bloopers”
Now, for something completely different. I’m sure that when this was released, during the prim and proper years when modesty was still in fashion, this probably invoked hysterical laughter. By today’s standards (even among today’s young broadcasters), this is rather tame. However, there are some gaffes that are so funny you WILL laugh, thinking these…
Program Spotlight: “That Thing With Rich Appel”
You’re probably wondering, is this just another weekend Classic Hits show? You’d be right to ask, but the answer is, NO. that thing is unique, in that unlike other Classic Hits shows, Rich Appel presents the music “in context” with how it was heard during the time when those songs were fresh. You’ll hear vintage…
New England Radio Composite | April 1980
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Curator’s Notes: This composite is a collection of various airchecks of stations in the 6 state New England region. One of the real joys for a radio listener up there is, There are a lot of medium market stations, all within earshot of the major cities of Boston, Hartford, Providence, and, while not technically in New…
Severe Weather Coverage, WREG-DT/WMC-DT Memphis | May 1-2, 2010
Here’s a unique aircheck which records for historical purposes, a day of violent weather. It’s important as an educational tool for both those interested in the study of meteorology, and weather during what’s sometimes referred to as the “southern” tornado season, which runs roughly from March 15 to May 15, affecting the Southeastern U.S. Memphis,…
Bill Houston, WHLI Hempstead/Garden City NY | 1995
Date of Recording: 1995 (Exact Date Unknown) Station: 1100 WHLI Hempstead (Garden City) New York, USA Format: Oldies/Nostalgia Featured Air Personality: Bill Houston Contributor: Ray Bozzanca Total Time: 23:56 Airchexx Entry: 675 Curator’s Notes: A live, AM music station in 1995? You better believe it! There were a few scattered about in the years immediately…
