Another round of short takes
I just
finished my spring break from teaching, like everyone else at my school I could
have used another week. I was productive, a bit more than usual, as my wife and
I continue to clean out the garage. I found a box filled with newspaper
clippings about local radio. It’s now somewhat organized, I’ll generate some
stories from these files in the weeks ahead.
Gene “Bean” Baxter made
an appearance Monday on KLOS, briefly reuniting him with former partner Kevin Ryder, now doing afternoons with Doug “Sluggo” Roberts. My correspondent
Jodi-San listened in: “To hear that these three legendary DJs, Kevin Ryder,
Sluggo & Bean were going to reunite over a small chat (and perhaps a cup of
tea?) really made my day. And to top it off, they spoke of Bean’s disdain for
people who say ‘Daylight SavingS” when it should be ‘Daylight Saving.’ Classic
Bean.’”
This is not a contest, but I am curious to see who might know the answer. Which local radio station has had the most call letter changes? Off the top of my head, AM 1150 has been known as KMIC – KMCS – KFSG – KRKD – KIIS – KPRZ – KIIS (again) – KXTA – KTLK – KEIB (OK, I cheated with Wikipedia). That’s nine call letter changes. Any other station can beat that? I should probably check in with radio historian Jim Hilliker,
Six years ago, Big Joe McDonnell decided it was time to leave the LA market for the heavens, also known as the biggest market of all. Elizabeth McDonnell posted the following tribute to her late husband:
6 years ago today, I kicked you out of LA! Joe fought many battles over his lifetime. Those battles included, his weight, his loved-ones, his friends, his employers, system after system, morals, values, his own ego, Doug Krikorian, athletes, owners, managers, Communication Directors, his listeners, and mostly his health. Stating that he was a fighter is an understatement. Stating that he spoke his truth no matter who objected seems obvious. He wore his passions on his tongue not his sleeve. And Lord Help You if he didn’t appreciate your POV!
BUT if
he liked you, if he respected you, if he loved you...You were brought into a
special group of people from all walks of life.
You knew he loved you, cared about you and you were held in special
regard... even if he thought u were an idiot at times.
I’m fortunate enough to say that I get signs from him often!!! More often that I thought I would. I almost always get Green Orbs in my pictures and I find pennies in odd places. Thank you for watching over me! Thank you for loving me! Thank you for the gifts you bestow on others!!! Thank you for watching over us all!!! You have so much more company now! More stories to tell, More memories to share!! Rest Well!! I'll be looking for you the next time you say hi!
Condolences
to Keyshawn Johnson (KSPN) on the
passing of Maia Johnson, his 25 year old daughter.
KFI's John & Ken, Gavin Newsom, Gray Davis
To
quote the late Yogi Berra, “it’s like déjà vu all over again.” John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou are actively campaigning to recall California Governor
Gavin Newsom. The KFI afternoon talkers were also strong advocates of recalling
then-California Governor Gray Davis. Read about the 2003 recall effort here. In
addition, John and Ken are also drumming up support to recall LA County
District Attorney George Gascon.
This past weekend was the birthday of “World Famous” Tom Murphy (KRLA, KGIL, KIIS, KPRZ, KFI, KJQI, KGRB). I once called into KFI when he was working weekends to point out he’d just played “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett, right after running a spot for Raleigh Hills Treatment Centers.
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