Radio Mans Fave with The Village People…
Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes, catchy tunes, and suggestive lyrics. The group was originally formed by French producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis[1] following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large gay audience.
Monday in Broadcast History .. July 5th…
IT WAS JULY 5th … when Ann Southern starred on CBS Radio as “Maisie” for the first time, beginning a six-year run …. When “My Favorite Husband”, starring Lucille Ball (pictured), debuted on CBS Radio, laying the groundwork for the redhead’s later superstardom on TV… When Fred Davis, the longtime host of CBC-TV's ‘Front Page Challenge’ passed away at age 74 … When Anne Murray hosted “The Midnight Special” on NBC-TV, singing five songs including “You Won’t See Me,” “Robbie’s Song For Jesus” and “He Thinks I Still Care”…. ..and when the pilot episode of the landmark TV comedy”Seinfeld” aired on NBC. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
KJR Radio – Aircheck 2, presented by Mark Summers
KJR Radio Aircheck in Seattle, Washington from 1960 with host John Stone.
Radio Mans Fave with Stealers Wheel
Their best-known hit is "Stuck in the Middle with You".
JULY the FOURTH in Broadcast History .. Sun. July 4th
IT WAS JULY 4th … when the radio panel show Life Begins at 80, with host Jack Barry, debuted on Mutual… When L.A. deejay Casey Kasem launched the longrunning ‘American Top 40’ as a weekly four hour syndicated radio feature… When the third episode of CBS-TV’s Sunday night talent showcase ‘Toast of the Town” hosted by Ed Sullivan, starred baseball icon Joe DiMaggio and dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson… … and when the “Tony Orlando and Dawn” TV show debuted on CBS as a summer replacement for Sonny & Cher. ALL the milestones for July the 4th INSIDE!
Radio Mans Fave with The WHO…
The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage.
Saturday in Broadcast History .. July 3rd…
IT WAS JULY 3rd … when “Hawaii Calls” began its 60 years of radio broadcasts from the Moana Hotel on the beach at Waikiki. At its peak it aired on 600 radio stations around the world… When the comic strip character, Blondie was first heard on CBS radio, starring Penny Singleton & Arthur Lake … When Pamela Martin announced her departure from BCTV to join Bill Good as co-anchor of CTV Vancouver’s 6 pm news… When the legendary comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello debuted their own network radio show on NBC… ..and when “The Andy Williams Show” debuted as a summer replacement series on CBS-TV. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
