Teri Garr, Star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79

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Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79

Radio Ratings Roundup, October 2024, Part 11

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… don’t tell me, but was UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON N/T KUOW #1 6+ for the fourth book in a row?

Radio Mans fave with Bobby “Boris” Pickett

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https://youtu.be/tsPdVsIXqzU Monster Mash Robert George Pickett (February 11, 1938 – April 25, 2007), better known as Bobby "Boris" Pickett, was an American singer-songwriter and comedian. He is best known for co-writing and performing the 1962 smash hit novelty song "Monster Mash". Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Pickett watched many...

Halloween in Broadcast History, October 31st

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It’s the date of birth of broadcasters Dan Rather and Jane Pauley, singers Dale Evans and Ethel Waters, actors Michael Landon, Barbara Bel Geddes, Ken Wahl and John Candy, and rapper Vanilla Ice. Vancouver’s CHAN-TV (now Global) signed on for the first time; NBC televised ‘Carmen’ as the first opera ever aired ‘in living color’; the 100th episode of ‘The Odd Couple’ was seen on ABC; and Alice Cooper hosted ‘The Monstrous Munster Mash’ marathon on superstation WGN. Bing Crosby’s ‘White Xmas’ began an 11 week run at #1; the Rolling Stones played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto; and Barry McGuire sang ‘Eve of Destruction’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show. ALL the milestones for Oct. 31st INSIDE.

Radio Mans fave with The Eagles

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The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971

Wednesday in Broadcast History .. October 30th

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Happy birthday to Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, Kevin Pollak, Harry Hamlin, Matthew Morrison (formerly of ‘Glee’), and Ben Bailey (formerly of ‘Cash Cab.’). It’s the day CBS radio listeners were terrified by Orson Welles (pictured) and his ‘War of the Worlds’; the 100th episode of ‘Cheers’ was aired on NBC-TV, and 4 years later the same network broadcast the 100th episode of ‘Matlock.’ Roy Orbison’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ became a Gold Record. and Frank Sinatra recorded ‘My Way.’ Leaving us on Oct. 30th were Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, Pert Kelton, John Houseman, and Vancouver-born actor John Drainie. ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.

Seattle-Tacoma PPM’s for October 2024

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Public Broadcasting radio station KUO'W-FM remains in first place, followed by Classic Rocker KZOK-FM with 7l1, coming third place is KRWM-FM A.C. at 5.6