An ayoda on radio

  Signing off: We’re sorry to report KNX traffic anchor Tim Greenwood died on Monday (9-18-2023). It’s currently believed Greenwood suffered a fatal heart attack. In addition to his work at KNX, Greenwood was a film editor, host of the Los Angeles Regional 4th of July Televised Celebration, plus his work at the New York Film Academy, among many other distinctions. “Tim LOVED being on air! In his home studio, he proudly displayed a KNX banner and an On-Air light,” said his wife, Karen Shupenia Greenwood via social media. “During his shifts he used his KNX coffee cup.  He was a natural educator and reporter, always wanting to help and spread good-will.  He was either driving on the freeways or talking about them!” KNX News’ Chris Sedens created a tribute to Greenwood aired yesterday . Among those interviewed was Scott Birt , who also provides the all-news station with traffic news. “He had an interesting delivery, he was different than any one of us…you want to be uni...

  Don & Cherie Barrett I’m still gathering my thoughts over the passing of my mentor, Don Barrett . A few people have responded to my request for memories (although Facebook flagged me for supposedly violating their policy, go figure), others have shared their tributes on social media. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far, more to come: Alan Oda, Dick Whittington, Don Barrett (2020) “ Mort Sahl  once said that radio was the lowest rung on the show business ladder. Don Barrett never believed that observation, and as a consequence neither did we in the business. He gave all of us a pride in ourselves. I am sure that I speak for all us. My deepest sympathies to his lovely wife. Cherie.” –  Dick Whittington “I'm sad, yet grateful that Don is no longer in pain. Since 1998, he was a friend. Don allowed me to post a few of my articles on Los Angeles radio history on his site and I also collaborated a couple of times with the late  Jim Hawthorne  on articles for LARadio...