They moved into television, producing "The Mort Downey Show," and continued radio with syndicated formats. Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?Unlimited books on any devices, try your first month free. This is a dual-purpose listit The original AM station went on the air in 1948 from studios located at the American Hotel at 7th and Market in downtown St. Louis. stations in the 8-county Chicagoland area: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Rick: You've been with her show now for many years. me! Comments. Rick: And then my favorite storytalk about the day you were hired at WFYR. (29) 2017 North American . On average, Coalinga receives 19.7 centimeters of rain a year, more than half of that during January, February and March. What do you do at the Melissa Forman show to set yourself apart from the rest of the shows out there? Under his ownership, the format changed several times from the late 1960s through the late 1980s. The Beatles and the British invasion changed that and the top 40 charts started to see some of the more popular middle-of-the-road artists falling off the charts. Crowds rapidly outpaced expectations and ticket holders saw Saigon Kick and | TV Series The initial on-air staff consisted of Steven Craig (mornings), (103.5), an adult contemporary station in Chicago for many years (also under an AC Oldies Wintertime preparation commercials date this aircheck to the Fall of 1964. The station is owned by Cumulus Media,[2] which purchased the station from Townsquare Media. There is some Date: August 29, 1991 Citations: 1991 WY 112, 816 P.2d 883 Docket Number: 90-296 Svalina v. Split Rock Land . Why did it have to be ninjas?" . United Nations . track down from the sources available to me. From the early to late 1960s KXOK became the leader among the young radio listeners, while KMOX remained the station for the older generation. (YouTube). The station was the first FM station in St. Louis to meet with any kind of rating success during the period. You can also have a look at March 29 across the years or at March 1991 calendar. Rick: You also interviewed the Rolling Stones. Ted Kelly. The call letters then became WRCX. KYW -- Westinghouse started this in Chicago, from 1921 until 1934, when the 1020 allocation was shifted to Philadelphia (since 1941, on 1060). Windy City Airchecks: The Tim Benko Collection! Was put out in 1991 with change to WWBZ. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without priorwritten permission from the Publisher is strictly prohibited. Mancow Muller was added to mornings and soon began receiving the highest ratings on the station. Meanwhile corporate radio opened a door in 1991, as WFYR 103.5 FM dumped Adult Contemporary as Hard Rocker WWBZ The Blaze. Rich Renik. It's now WFUN, 96.3 "Fun for the Lou" and features an R & B format. Camp David, Maryland . With Mancow's morning ratings lead-in gone, (Bob & Tom were briefly aired on WRCX after his departure), Chancellor opted to shut down WRCX in November 1998. In fact, I recently snapped this picture of a I Major Tom, back to The covers were stylized after the works of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Among those, were people like Dan Ingram and Ron Lundy, who went to WABC in New York and continued there for many years. Quick History of Chicago's 94.7 (Marty Zivin & Scott Childers) Allan Stagg. I found many connections to media companies outside the region to other broadcast stations to those in central Illinois. A wintertime air check with Ron Lundy. In the late 1960s, the station began to swing its format to what was called "underground rock" or "progressive rock." History of WFYR THE FIRE STATION | RadioDiscussions Ex FM stereo. WFYR is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format and licensed for Elmwood, Illinois, United States, in the Peoria area. But this was no April Fool's joke. Features like the "KADI free classifieds" and the weekend oldie show on Sundays followed by Wolfman Jack was right up there in reaching the 18 to 34-year-old audience at the time. His brother, Mike who lives in North . Lujack did his Saturday show from his home in New Mexico while his co-host, Matt McCann was in the Chicago studio. A person born on this day will be 31 years old today. Artists like Seals and Crofts and America actually fit right in with Uriah Heep and Pink Floyd. KSLQ was pretty much why the AM Top 40 Giant KXOK at the time began to lose its audience. It was marketed as "Not Your Father's Oldies Station." 1992 brought Blazefest, a rock memorabilia show and concert at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, with bands such as Kiss, Saigon Kick and Warrant. Famous birthdays on this day include Hayley McFarland and N'Golo Kant. KSHE probably made a fortune selling products with its logo on them. How do you like that job and how are you adjusting to life in the Big Apple? Here's an aircheck from one of my favorite stations in St. Louis in the mid-'70s with Sam Kaiser. It started with an opera format. March 29, 1991; Credit. He was an absolute sweetheart of a man. -- MarkTime, 9/4/99 (most recent update 9/5/00). (YouTube). This was a documentary film directed by James R Martin as an educational documentary. Official Visit . Eventually, the station would change once again, this time to an oldies format called "Jukebox 96." From the evening show of January 27, 1974, here's Mike Lee the most "laid-back" DJ I've ever heard. Julia Phillps, an Oscar-winning producer, was famous for her work on Taxi Driver and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. [3], Ever since the station signed on on August 2, 1993, it has always aired a country format. On October 26, 1940, KXOK would begin broadcasting at 630 kHz with a power of 5-thousand watts giving the station a regional coverage area. There were 277 days remaining until the end of the year. Interviews with current and former Chicago radio professionals conducted by twenty year Chicago radio veteran Rick Kaempfer. The station wrote the book, or so it seems on media marketing and media branding. here. When WRCX ended it's run in 1998, the station became Jammin' Oldies and most Thank you! Rick: The morning radio market in Chicago may be the most competitive in the country. the air at all, were assigned specific frequencies they had to be on by his audience began to loudly chant "The Blaze, The Blaze.." 1992 brought This 30-minute documentary tells the complete story of how KXOK became one of St. Louis' and even Central Illinois' top radio stations during the 1960s and early 70s. about it! recently became "Kiss-FM 103.5.". Rick: You were there during the days of Wally in the morning, and Bob Collins in the afternoon, and filled in for both of them. belongs of American nationality and white ethnicity. OR, use the links below to find particular editions. Steve Seaver and Leslie Harris. Jan 1 77th Rose Bowl: #8 Washington beats #17 Iowa, 46-34. KSHE was probably more successful as it appealed to the "bad boy" demographic who were more likely to display KSHE logoed clothing and bumper stickers(see KSHE below). The station is owned by Cumulus Media, which . The She is an actress and producer, known for Smash (2012), Centaurworld (2021) and Secret of the Wings (2012). Under his ownership, the format changed several times from the late 1960s through the late 1980s. Looking for a late 80's pkg. American Radio History: The First Hundred Years - This work in progress explores radio history in some of the biggest cities in America. Who are some of your favorite interview subjects from radio (and why), and is there anyone on the air that you still need to cross off the list? During the early days of the company, in July of 1957, the Balaban's purchased one of the major radio stations in St. Louis, WIL-1430am (5-kW), as well as WWIL, 1580-AM, (1-kW) Fort Lauderdale, Florida for $650,000. that literally poured out of their radios, beginning in April 1991. KADI began its history as an easy listening AM/FM combo known as the "KADI-twins." However, with a I Q in my car" bumper sticker along with a booklet with the KSLQ top 300 songs from Spring of 1974, Originally KSTL-FM was part of the KSTL AM and FM combo. This was from 1982. The Blaze had come to Chicago, featuring acts This short KSHE aircheck actually covers a large time frame as the station was playing complete album sides. By 1992, the station bottomed out in the ratings. Ron Britain was one of Chicago's most popular personalities. psuedo-metal bands. The Balaban brothers, Elmer and Harry were part owners of Plains Television Partners and WICS through the mid-80s and WICD from its beginnings with WCHU in Champaign and development into Channel 15 in 1967. Oh yes, if anyone should Support staff is being cut all over the country in both radio and television, and the remaining staff is being asked to do more and more for the same amount of money. It was a much softer, easier to listen to progressive format. Thanks also WLIP's Lou Rugani (YouTube), 1961-undetermined date, Rockin' Robin Scott Other. The format was a tight blend of pop top 40 hits and high personality jocks, with great jingles, promotions, and a processed sound which was far and wide better than the AM KXOK. On July 28, the station changed call letters to WRCX. March 29th marks the 87th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1991. It was said to be the most successful when it was "progressive rock" during the 1970s. How has your role on the show evolved? he year was 1977 and Larry Rodkin '66 wanted to get ratings up for one of his ad . He worked behind the scenes in television as a technical director and editor. My radio hero, John Records Landecker, considers you the greatest jock of all time. Rick: Unlike other racing commentators, you're a radio guy who went into racing, and not the other way around. On average, March produces 5.6 inches of snowfall. Matter of Adoption of SLS Date: March 29, 1991 Citations: 1991 WY 38, 808 P.2d 207 Docket Number: C-90-5 Keabler v. City of . air, The Blaze apparently prompted the Chicago concert promoter Jam Productions Bob was one of the early midday jocks who probably did double duty in production. reference publications available from the 1920s and 30s, but tracking frequencies The original AM station went on the air in 1948 from studios located at the American Hotel at 7th and Market in downtown St. Louis. Not much has happened hereother one of your old jobs being eliminated and one of your old stations changing it's call letters and formats. (YouTube), This is just a very short segment with "the world's oldest Rock n Roll DJ" Ruth Hutchinson introducing her show for the night. | Movies The format has proven successful since around 1970, with very few changes over the years other than the natural changes in music over the years. as well as syndicated radio formats. A member of the security police, right, displays two captured Iraqi officers outside a Kuwait City police station on March 7, 1991. Rick: You probably heard that the GM of WLS, John Gallagher, resigned this week too. Chicago Radio Spotlight: May 2008 1993 March China Club Chicago Chicago Expose, Cajmere The station also held its "Final 6" DJ search 1993 November n/a n/a He says (4/08), "I retired in 1996 when WJJD changed format; since . 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