As recordings go, one probably couldn’t get better than vynl. Programmer’s Digest was one of those trade publications that featured a different station each edition, and was sent out to various radio stations on a 33 1/3 LP. Featured on this edition, a composite of 13 WAVES and an entire day’s broadcast.
This starts with a fantastic WAVZ contest promo, then it’s on to the Programmer’s Digest. Its a tribute to Program Director John Long’s genius and includes a ton of promos and special WAVZ contests.
There's very little WE can say that conveys the excitement generated by 13 Waves during it's heyday of the mid-late 1970s. Some of the best and brightest broadcasters in Southern New England graced the air on WAVZ - and a few of them have posted comments about this recording below.…
Mason Lee Dixon was a star in Louisville, KY - at 79 WAKY, from 1969 to 1972 prior to arriving in New Haven. He'd return there in the late 70s. In the Summer of '73, WAVZ was red hot... this was John Long's 13 Waves, with an airstaff of jocks,…
Date of Recording: 05.30.1969 Station: 1300 WAVZ New Haven, Connecticut, USA Owner: Kopps-Monahan Format: Top 40 Featured Air Personality: Rusty Potts (WAVZ/WLNG) Contributor: Andy Bologovsky Airchexx Entry: 1,498 Comments: Many years ago, Andy Bologovsky sent in a whole collection of WAVZ airchecks which he digitized himself and sent as an…
Steve West is a 41 year veteran of broadcasting. His air work as a Jock and News Anchor includes six radio markets and over two-dozen radio stations. Steve is the founder of Airchexx.com and Hitoldies.net - All the BIG Hits!
3 thoughts on “Programmer’s Digest Composite, WAVZ New Haven | Summer 1973”
i have recentley aguired vol 1 issue 1, 5. 11, 13, 14, vol 2 issue 4, and am asking around if anyone is interested in purchasing them , you can contack me at 706 568 0067 or email me,
All Hail The ‘Ol Skip: John Long. He rescued me from a bad situation in Miami, brought me to WAVZ, put Paul Drew’s ears on my work and orchestrated my move to KHJ. Couple of years later he made significant contributions to B100 San Diego when I signed it on in 1975. He also hired a topless hooker to dance in the control room for my last show on New Waves 13. So–yeah, I love that guy.
Date of Recording: 1973 (Exact Date Unknown)
i have recentley aguired vol 1 issue 1, 5. 11, 13, 14, vol 2 issue 4, and am asking around if anyone is interested in purchasing them , you can contack me at 706 568 0067 or email me,
All Hail The ‘Ol Skip: John Long. He rescued me from a bad situation in Miami, brought me to WAVZ, put Paul Drew’s ears on my work and orchestrated my move to KHJ. Couple of years later he made significant contributions to B100 San Diego when I signed it on in 1975. He also hired a topless hooker to dance in the control room for my last show on New Waves 13. So–yeah, I love that guy.
Love Programmers’ Digest LP’s. Try to hear as many of them as I can. Thanks.