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DAVID A. DOERR (Biloxi, MS) Hey Gang! I made it back to Biloxi, MS about an hour ago. Thought I'd send this picture out right away. I am so very glad I went to the Memorial Service although I wasn't sure why I felt like I should be there...I had never even met Nick although I had listened to him on KEXL. But after meeting so many of his friends and family members, and reading half-way through Nick's facinating book which his son gave me, I absolutely know I was supposed to be there. Thanks to all of you who were there! David A. Doerr Note on Picture: Left to Right: Don White, Sam Kindrick, Ron Houston, David Doerr, Jay Pennington, Bobby Reyes. PS - Just out of camera range was Bruce Hathaway and Tom Devine

BOB CROWLEY (DFW-Arlington, TX) Talked to Mom today. She said her friend, Father Joe, was in touch with Dan Cook in the months leading up to his passing. Apparently they communicated by phone and e-mail, but didn't meet. Then, Dan's family called and asked him to come. Dan had been in a coma for quite a while, but woke up when Father Joe came. They gave him some ice cream; the first food he had eaten in days. Father Joe gave him the last rights. Dan's daughter put a rosary in Dan's hands, and he was gone. Seems Dan Cook was raised Catholic, but like many of us, fell away from the faith. But in the last days, he was able to re-connect with his faith heritage. His family had the traditional rosary and catholic funeral. Mom was very pleased by Father Joe's story. She recalled how good Dan Cook was to me, and to everyone else he ever encountered. She was happy he was given the final sacraments and a Catholic burial. Bob

ARTHUR J. Bud ROGERS (Springfield-Joplin, MO) I don't remember a Wade Cutler. Richard Poyner had a brother there was an instructor in the First Class license classes. I don't recall his name at the moment. I still have the Catalog that gave information about the school. I didn't take the 'first class' course. I should have, but couldn't afford it at the time. My Dad had died a couple of years before and money was tight. (Still is, LOL.). I remember walking from the radio station downtown back to Mrs. Ethel Moon's house (4 miles) after I signed off at 11:00 at night. I was in Dallas in the mid 80's was a little apprehensive walking around downtown in broad daylight (LOL). I can't believe I did that and didn't think a thing about it. I walked down to work in the afternoon and worked until sign of. It was KEIR by the say at 103.9 I believe. I had the call letters on my car back window glass. Couldn't afford to drive it anywhere...except it was available to take me back home when I finished the course. Thanks for this exchange. And, Yes, Frank Haley was working at KLIF. I happened to have a newscast recorded that he did. It was on a reel-to-reel tape that I recorded off the speaker at Mrs. Moon's house. I was able to copy it and send him a copy about 3 or 4 months ago.

FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Jim, Sorry to hear about Dr. Charlie Payne, I never met him, but he and I communicated by e-mail after his wife died. I sent him condolances after that and he replied. He was kind enough to send me a copy of his book autographed to me. It's a great read, I'm sure you've read it. His death is a great loss to everyone, his family, friends, and the business. Take care my friend, Frank (The Old Texan) Haley cjf Isa. 9:6 "When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears."

TRIVIA ANSWER: Jimi Hendrix's guitar version of The Star-Spangled Banner dominates a 1996 Aiwa TV ad.

CHARLES GEORGE (Dallas, TX) Hi, I enjoy the work of Don Wolff. He had a show of Jazz on Saturday Nights, since it would get bumped for Sports I would forget about his show. I tuned in not hearing him I thought the worse had happened. Anyway, I went to Google and found he is now on KFUO-FM on Friday Nights. They stream their station so I will be able to hear his show. I find there is good radio out there it just is harder for me to find. Before I actually heard Dizzy , I had an Lp by Cal Tjader, Soul Burst that had a composition Manteca. I listened until I could learn to play the song on my guitar. It was simple that it was hard to learn. I find some simple tunes are harder for me to play. For a year I worked at Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce, next door was the Melody Shop and the Commerce News Stand, so most of my money would get spent at those two places along with sheet music from Whittles and McCords. 73, Charles George

KFUO FM (99.1) has an FCC license of 100,000 watts for Clayton, MO which is a southern suburb of St. Louis. It plays Classical music. An excerpt from www.jazzStLouis.org says: KFUO-FM - FYI - Don Wolff is Back on the Air with "I Love Jazz!" Submitted by Gene Bradford on June 2, 2008. Classic 99 Don Wolff I Love Jazz KFUO-FM Radio. After a seven-month absence from St. Louis radio the popular "I Love Jazz" radio program hosted by Don Wolff is back on its new home station, CLASSIC99 KFUO FM (99.1), where "I Love Jazz" airs on Friday evenings from 10 pm to 1 am. This broadcast is in conjunction with the television version of "I Love Jazz", which airs Sundays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm on HEC-TV, the KFUO program will feature performances and interviews with renowned jazz artists and emerging local musicians, as well as provide information about music-related community events.

SCOTT REESE (Dallas, TX) Hey Jim, Nice to hear from you! We recently added KASO as a Timeless affiliate. It's definitely a small radio world considering that's where you started. Speaking of our first stations, when I was on our AC format in the early & mid 90's we were carried by KTQM in Clovis, N.M. where I started in 1971. Proof that you CAN go back! Always enjoy the newsletter, keep up the great work. Scott

GROUCHO MARX (October 2, 1890-August 19, 1977) Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.

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FR. BOB TOMLINSON (Ft. Worth, TX) Jim, I was very sorry to hear the news of the passing of Charlie Payne. Charlie and I had over the last few years a number of email exchanges and I was invited to his house in North Dallas to check out some of his radio momentos and I left with part of his vast collection of LP's that he just gave me. I was supposed to go back for a follow up visit but he and I could not make schedules work. He was truly a great guy and a blast to talk to in person. I also have an autographed copy of his book. Take care and we'll talk soon, Bob Tomlinson

DR. CHARLES F. PAYNE (Dallas, TX) Jim---New Website is "Uptown" amigo. Looks good. Dr Charles Payne

JAY PENNINGTON (San Antonio-Boerne, TX) For me as well, Jim. Actually his sister emailed me yesterday but didn't give me any details except he had been dealing with cancer and wasn't doing well for the last 3 weeks - and died yesterday morning. I believe Aubrey was living in San Antonio. Jay

BRIAN RODAHAVER (Stevensville, MD) Hi Jim! Do you really know the real age difference between Don Knotts and Francey Yarborough? Inquiring minds would like to know, not just for personal knowledge but for a piece I'm writing. It's very tasteful and respectable. Thanks! BRIAN RODAHAVER

DON KNOTTS dies on February 24, 2006 at 81 at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Don's wife of three years 38 year old stage actress Francey Yarborough is at his side. That's a 43 year age difference. Yes, Don Knotts is a ladies man. Don lies in a $36,000 plot near actress Eva Gabor in Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA. Next to Dallas Cowboys NFL football, the Andy Griffith TV show is always my favorite. Without Don Knotts it's just a real good show but with Don as Barney Fife it becomes extraordinarily magnificent. Beyond reproach. Have seen all of the A-G shows over and over for decades and love them more each time. God bless Don Knotts!

LILLIES OHLSSON BENNERSTIGEN (Sala,Sweden) Hello Jim, I´ll welcome all the DJs a.o. to take a look at my website www.LeeSwing88.se there are lots of useful Country/Western Music info which I feel can be useful. Keep swingin´, Lillies

SALLY WILLIAMS (Brenham, TX) Are you going to the Tin Hall radio reunion? Sounds like a zoo, literally and figuratively. Probably Paul and I will arrive and dazzle folks with the happiest 30+ years of divorce in Houston radio history! Kidding. He is my dear friend.

CLINT WRIGHT (Houston-The Woodlands, TX) Hi Jim: Although I don't think we've met... I've got to connect to you. I've been reading you daily and see that a mutual friend, Walter Hammock just did. Hope to get to meet at the reunion in a couple of weeks. -Clint P.S. I'm former KIKK, KJZS, KKHU, KBXX, KODA, KKRW and a couple of others...

BILL YOUNG (Houston-Sugar Land, TX) Jim...Bill Weaver was the original General Manager of KILT in Houston, after having managed many of the McLendon Stations in Dallas, San Antonio, Milwaukee and other properties. He remained in that capacity, building a staff that included Dickie Rosenfeld as Sales Mgr and Bill Young as Program Director and well known talent such as Chuck Dunaway, Jim Wood, Russ Knight (the Weird Beard), Steve Lundy and Alex Bennett. Weaver left KILT in September 1966 to join Cap Cities Broadcasting. Young describes Bill as tough but always supportive. "So when Bill asked me to help him find a publisher for his 'almost finished' book on the Kennedy Assassination, it was a task that I welcomed (my lack of inherent enthusiasm about yet another Assassination theory not withstanding!)." Bill kept tweaking the book for more than two years, with excitement and commitment in spite of his failing health. As might be expected, the book was in need of some help in editing but It was clear that the project had given him a renewed 'will to live'. He had much help from other friends, the late Don Keyes, longtime Natl PD for the McLendon Stations and Joe Somerset an early PD at KILT who went on to a long and illustrious career with Cap Cities and others. The book is now available online. (www.tripledoublecross.com) A few weeks after submitting the book for editing, layout and printing, Bill Weaver passed away. First Lieutenant Weaver was buried with full military honors in San Antonio, having received SIX Battle Stars and the Bronze Star for Heroic Achievement" in Combat, serving under Gens. George Patten and Mark Clark. After returning home, he graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE from the University of Texas. His work is now available...please ck out the website and pass it along. His wonderful wife Beverly has taken on the responsibility of seeing his last work have meaning. Bill Young

TRIVIA ANSWER: One of the greatest Jazz trumpeters of the 20th century is John Birks Gillespie. His clownish behavior earns him the nickname of Dizzy.

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) John Pendolino, the morning producer, always takes his comp days and vacation days on Mondays. Who can blame him, cause it's usually a real beating. Most times I don't have to cover for him, but we're down a person or two. Amy Chodroff is out for hip replacement for a few more weeks. Someone else is out too, so here I am, stinking up the joint. I'll be taking some time off next week, with a hope to see my Mom in S.A. I thought of you and KXOL when I first saw the Carlin story. A lot of people rag on him, but when I heard the attached rant, I was convinced the man hadn't lost a step. Don't agree with his anti-Catholic schtick, but I still appreciate the body of work. The man made me laugh, from W-I-N-O Radio to Toledo Windowbox. bc

EDMUND BURKE (January 12, 1729–July 9, 1797) Yonder sits the Fourth Estate and they are more important than them all.

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July 14, 2008 [Monday]
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CHARLIE JR. AND GEORGE PAYNE [Dr. Charles Payne's sons] (Dallas, TX) We regret to inform you of the unexpected passing of our father, the one and only Charlie Payne (Charles Payne, Sr.). Two weeks ago, the doctors adjusted his medications and he kept having low blood sugar reactions and insulin shock symptoms. His nurse found him on the floor of his home at 9 PM on the 10th of July with no sign of breathing or a pulse. Twelve hours of resuscitation efforts could not keep his organs from failing and he was pronounced officially at 3:30 PM on the 11th of July. We know you will join us in enjoying his memories as well as mourning the passing of a really terrific man. We are delighted to have had him as our father. We know that he treasured your friendship and correspondance over the years. Thank you for your heartfelt response. Dad's viewing will be held at the Sparkman Hillcrest funeral home this coming Tuesday evening 7-9 pm. The service will be the following Wednesday, July 16th at noon in the same place. The address is 7405 W. Northwest Highway just west of Northpark. Thanks again - Charlie and George Payne

DR. CHARLES F. PAYNE (Dallas, TX) ...When I departed San Francisco...The crew at KSFO, KNBR and KCBS got together and hosted a going away party honoring me. Will never forget it. CPBIGD

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Jim, Another veteran media figure passed away back on June 13th. Nevin H. Lyerly was 88. Lyerly's name is familiar in the media in the Metroplex, and his was a significant name to anyone who listened to or watched sports. Lyerly worked at KRLD Tv in Dallas as Operations and Program Manager. He was the video producer of the old Humble Oil Game of the Week. He went on to form Nevin Lyerly Productions, and produced sports events for the old Southwest Conference, the NCAA, NFL, and college football bowl games. He was also the longtime producer/syndicator of the Tom Landry and Fred Akers coaching shows. Lyerly was a former President of the Dallas Press Club, and he was the originator of the Executive Image Projection Seminars, used by many large businesses in the southwest. Lyerly originally retired to Kingsland in the highland lakes area, then moved to Austin to be close to his family. His funeral services are scheduled for July 1st in Pflugerville. Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music (33.Music) "We're at the best parties!"

MIKE HARTMAN (Ft. Worth-Joshua, TX) Jim...It saddened me to hear about the passing of Murphy Martin. Out of curiosity, either because I saw Mr. Martin's name on one of your newslwrrwes, or from surfing the net. I e-mailed him to share memories of his days with WFAA, Channel 8 TV, and of course, his own show, "Face To Face With Murphy Martin". I still had his responce e-mail listed in my "Inbox" file. I'm glad I did. I also couldn't believe that was Jan. 5, 2007. Mr. Martin thanked me for remembering. He mentioned doing a column each Thursday for radio News Directors internet site. He also listed murphymartin.com as the site to go to if I was interested in pulling up and viewing any past columns he had written. I never met the man. I wish I could have. I do, however, remember seeing him quite frequently on Channel 8, WFAA, D/FW. He concluded the e-mail with, "I hope your New Year is filled with joy, happiness and good health! Again, thanks for rembembering MM. Jim...I made sure I printed out that e-mail. You know, sometimes when you contact a celebrity like that, they may not respond. Mr. Martin did...and he was very kind and gracious. Thank you Mr. Martin for everything...and goodbye. Mike Ray Hartman

SALLY WILLIAMS (Brenham, TX) McLendon had, at various times, KLIF, Dallas, KTSA, San Antonio, KEEL, Shreveport, KILT, Houston, WRIT, Milwaukee, KABL, San Francisco, KELP, EL Paso, WYSL, Buffalo. Sold in tandem with his in-laws KNOE and WNOE in Louisiana. Actually did change call letters of KTSA to KAKI, only to find out it was not a nice word in Spanish and changed them back. Also had WAKY in Louisville. Probably more, but those are all for sure. I worked at WRIT in the 50’s and KILT in the 60’s. Bev Weaver can back up my facts, she was there, too. Everyone else is pretty much gone on.

KAREN JOHNSTON (Houston, TX) Hi Jim, Please remind everyone about the big Houston Radio Reunion coming up on Sunday, July 27, from 2p-6p, at Tin Hall. Tons of people have already RSVP'd. Admission is free, and all former and present radio folks, their families, friends, and associates are invited. Rowdy Yates is organizing the event and is asking anyone who may be planning to attend, to email him at Holstead1@aol.com. He is trying to get a head count and needs to know who you are, where you worked and who you are bringing. He has set up a blog, posting a list of those who have responded. That email address is: www.lifeafterradio.blogspot.com. Rowdy is looking for any memorable photos that you may have. Please scan them and forward them to him. Tin Hall is located in Cypress, 4 miles north of Hwy 290 on Huffmeister road, between Kluge and Telge. Thanks Jim. Best regards, Karen Johnston

TRIVIA ANSWER: K.C. of K.C. and the Sunshine Band's real name is Harry Wayne Casey. K.C. has five #1 disco tunes: Get Down Tonight (1975), That's the Way I Like It (1975), Shake Your Booty (1976), I'm Your Boogie Man (1977) and Please Don't Go (1979).

GENE HUGHES (Houston, TX) Rush Limbaugh's $400 Million Contract Extension. That averages out to be $100,000.00 per show. Not bad for an old fast talking Top 40 Disc Jockey. For those of us in broadcasting back in the 60's and 70's, that would have been about five to seven years of working, maybe. Of course non of us were on 600 stations every day.

LITTLE ANTHONY GOURDINE (January 18, 1940-p) I'm On The Outside (Looking In).

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July 11, 2008 [Friday]
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TOM BIGBY (Dallas, TX/Detroit, MI) I sure hope the Bill Young that posted about life in Lufkin Texas is the same Bill Young of KDOK-KILT. Best Production Person in the Universe...Fame... As a kid out of high school one my first jobs after my hometown radio station in Mansfield, Louisiana was KEES in Gladewater, I remember showing up for work and the first job was moving the tower from West of Gladewater closer to Longview. Years later I bought the station and it never did cover Longview. But I had a dream, (laugh) Bill Young is one of the few radio heroes that I grew up trying to copy their great work that are still around. If Bill reads this, thanks for the inspiration. Tom Bigby, CBS Radio (an old guy still living his dream)

BILL YOUNG (Houston-Sugar Land, TX) Jim...Robert Weathers was sales manager when I was last at WACO (which was actually on two different occasions.) Lee Glasgow was the owner and manager on both occasions...in 1957, I was just out of Hudson high school (country school outside Lufkin), summer of 1957. I was headed to Baylor (going into the ministry, I thought). Art Holt (later a well known radio Consultant) said he could hire me for 9-midnite but he could not wait til fall, needed me to come then! By the time I got there two weeks later, he and the sales manager at the time, Homer Odem, had 'switched' positions. Odem went on to be a long career with McLendon. I left WACO for KOIL in Omaha (morning man), then back to Texas to Tyler and six years at KDOK. Glasgow called and said they had, for the first time, lost the ratings to KWTX and he needed me to help him bring the station back. Time was right so I moved back to WACO...and the "Hooper" ratings were good to us. A year and a half later, the offer from Bill Weaver to move to KILT as PD came. And the rest is increasingly a murky memory...just kidding, it was a wonderful experience for a country boy! Bill, and later Dickie Rosenfeld, were very supportive managers and gave us virtually full reign. Bill Young

KIP ALLEN (Palm Springs, CA) I would love to know what happened to Bruce Hughes. He was my news director at WKRG in Mobile, Alabama in 1978 and really gave me my start in the business. I have many fond memories of Bruce. Kip Allen

COL. ST. JAMES (Houston, TX) Hey Jim, Just a note to wish you and Tejas a very Happy Fourth of July! hope all is well with you both. Talk to you on the radio! Aloha, Colonel St. James (www.colonelstjames.com) Listen 7pm til 12Mid CT online at www.kkrw.com!

MIKE CANNON (Houston, TX) Jim, Just a note to say thanks for the mentions in JRRR regarding the reunion. Is Michael Shiloh correct that you live near the Woodlands? If so you are close to me. My offer still stands to get you there if you’d like to come whether you are close to me or not. Let me know. Best, Mike Cannon, Director of Broadcast Operations, Houston Astros Baseball Club (www.knus99.com/links.html) (www.lifeafterradio.blogspot.com)

ED MILLER (Austin, TX) Jim, Great story about George getting his guitar back after it was stolen from him at a Fort Worth club in 1962. Do you know which club it was? I hung out in many of them, being on KPCN back then, and frequently saw George and the Jones Boys play. I'd be fun to know, if you have any idea.

TOM ASWELL Jim, can you tell me the stations owned by Gordon McClendon. I know KLIF in Dallas. What was the station in San Antonio and didn't he owned KEEL in Shreveport? Do you know any others? Tom

TRIVIA ANSWER: On May 16, 1973, jazz pianist/band leader Duke Ellington (April 29, 1899–May 24, 1974) receives an Honorary Degree in Music from Columbia University.

GENE HUGHES (Houston, TX) Hello Jim, I would like to subscribe "JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO". Gene Hughes, ret Thanks

MONTE NENNIG (Houston, TX) Feel free to add me. I own ADaBoy Advertising in Houston. I did a search on Rick and an article you wrote with him in it came up. Let me know if you hear from him and I’ll do the same. Thanks, Monte

ROY LEMONS (Grove, OK) I rememember the early days of channel 8 Dallas before it was WFAA. It was originally KBTV, and signed on three or four days a week. Sign on was about 5 pm, the early star was Bob Stanford who later owned a large ad agency in Dallas. He starred as the "Frito Kid", a comedy western takeoff on film. Jule Bennell had a cooking showk On channel 5 they had Bob Peters and a dance show in the afternoon and Margaret McBride with a cooking show. I think channel 11 came on later, it was originally KFJZ TV. Channel 4 was owned by Dallas Times Herald. I stand to be corrected on some of this, I was a wee lad of 10-12 living in Gainesville Texaas.

SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE (1772-1834) My eyes make pictures when they are shut.

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July 9, 2008 [Wednesday]
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BILL YOUNG (Houston-Sugar Land, TX) Sorry to hear about the loss of Murphy Martin...what a kind man he was. He and I both worked for the same company back in 1958. I had moved back home to Lufkin after a year at Baylor and WACO Radio and had taken a job with my 'high school' employer, KTRE Radio. Murphy was the news director and anchor of KTRE TV and, at the time, the only other 'single' man on the staff...so, we got together frequently and 'road around together' as it was called back then. We talked a lot about our 'love life' of which each of us had 'zero' at that moment. As we drove through the main drag in town after lunch one day, the Lufkin Business School was just letting out. Lots of 'women' we had never seen!!! I saw one at the corner that I thought was a knockout and Murphy said he could find out who she was. NEXT NIGHT, we had an 'audition' at the TV station which just happened to include the business school student...a lady who would become my wife for 12 years and the mother of my two sons, Scott and Eric. Pat still lives in Lufkin. Lufkin was very proud of its East Texas 'native son' when he moved to ABC and for the last few years, we communicated frequently via email. Murphy was a good man.

MONTE NENNIG (Houston, TX) Jim, I worked with Rick Upton back in the day at KITY/KONO and I’m trying to contact him. Do you possibly have a cell phone number or email address for him? If you are uncomfortable providing me with this info, can you contact him and give him my email address and cell number, 832-692-7800? He no longer works for My 20 and they have been less than helpful. I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Monte Nennig, ADaBoy Advertising

MARK CARRILLO (San Antonio, TX) Well heck, I reckon I have to pass on my thoughts about Dan Cook. I left KENS/KCWX a little over a year ago to work at mySA.com but I still do VOs for KENS. When anyone walks through the door and hangs a left, there is Dan Cook’s photo. A prominent place for a prominent man. Here’s one of those occasions when using the word legend gives you the definition. Mr. Cook was beloved by everyone and a part of our every day as Tex-Mex food and Texas weather. Back around 1979, 80 he did a short stint at KONO contributing sports reports (hey, remember when radio had a news commitment?) and I’d pass him in the hallway. Always a nice man ready with a wave. Early in my radio days while working at KITY/KONO and KISS/KMAC I also was a DJ at the legendary (there’s that word, again being used in a fitting manner) Crystal Pistol. One night I walked in and Dan Cook was in there with one of his daughters. Again, a nice man who acted like a regular guy. He seemed to be okay with his greatness and I’m sure wouldn’t want folks to make him out to be anything but capable, honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable. Dan Cook was a down to earth fellow who has the respect of everyone who ever knew about him. And when it came to broadcast sports, if Dan Cook said it, then that’s it. Mark Carrillo (www.mysanantonio.com)  

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: Dan Cook: Wow Jim, a man who was truly a legend is gone. When I was growing up in the 1960's the the ritual at 10pm was to watch the KENS channel 5 news. The anchors Pat Boyette, Bill Shomette, Sometimes a Young Herb booth, Gene Tuck and Finally Chris Marrou. The weathermen Jerry Zimmerman, Ed Combs, Jud Ashmore, a young Herb Booth. The news anchors and weathermen change but Dan Cook waa constant. Gary Delaune came in during the early seventies with His: Mighty Minute men of Memorial High", but Dan Cook would pause for a commercial with a "brief time out'. It wasn't sports unless Dan reported it (my apologies Gary). I visited Channel 5 three times once as a part of my high school group at John Jay and Dan would come over ask our names talk to us, ordered us pizza. A couple of years later while at San Antonio College and on the air at KSYM, some of us would go to Dan Cook's "Time out". The Parking Lot was painted green,and hash marked like a football field. We became regulars. Dan would give us constructive criticism (he would tune in and listen to us) I joked to him one day ,that I ever wanted to get married ,could I do it on the fifty yard line of his club's parking lot. His "response "Son no problem but make sure you punt on first down'. My youth is rapidly disapearing and Dan Cook was a very large part of it. What a man, what a legend. Ray Whitworth

TRIVIA ANSWER: Francis Scott Key writes The Defense of Fort McHenry while he watches the Royal Navy ships bombard Fort McHenry at Baltimore, MD in Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812. Set to music and re-titled it becomes the United States of America's beloved national anthem The Star Spangled Banner.

BEN LAURIE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#526-40) July 7, 2008 [Monday] Great column, Jim, but FYI...WFAA-TV is Channel 8. Ch 13 is KERA, the PBS station. Hope you had a great Fourth. Regards, Ben

MIKE SHUPING (Dallas, TX) Subject: MURPHY MARTIN R.I.P (1925-2008) Hi Jim, Good article on Murphy. WFAA-TV is channel 8, not 13 which is KERA. You have been away too long. He was one of my favorite newscasters. By the way, WFAA is the only one of the 3 national networks to still have the same call letters we grew up with. Mike

SCHOOLDAYS ARE GOLDEN RULE DAYS As I grow up in the Oak Cliff (KLIF-1190) section of Dallas in the Fabulous Fifties, we have many neighborhood chums and many fond memories. Mike Shuping is one of those buddies from that golden era. We attend the then brand new 4000 student Justin F. Kimball high school. Well over 400 of us Kimball seniors receive our diplomas in 1962. The #1 TV station in Dallas that we watch is WFAA CH-8. Here in Houston now for 31 years and the hottest TV station is KTRK CH-13. Both are ABC affiliates. Both are on the top rung of the ladder. They have so much in common that often I misconfabulate the two. That's what happens on Sunday as the latest JRRR comes to press. CH-8 in Dallas becomes CH-13. However, there really is a CH-13 in Big D but it's Public Television KERA. Thanks to watchful eyes that grave error immediately surfaces like the shark's teeth in the 1975 movie Jaws.

MOTHER TERESA [Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu of Calcutta] (August 27, 1910-September 5, 1997) To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it.

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LIZ PATRANELLA (Austin, TX) Hi Jim, Like the WWII Generation, it's sad to see our Golden Age of Radio jocks disappearing into that big control room in the sky. I didn't know Nick personally, but he must have been a great guy...he has a lot of friends in the business. I'm sorry, I don't know anyone in Houston who is attending the memorial. Keep up the good work! Newsletter and website look great! Liz

LEE WOODS (San Antonio, TX) I’m deeply saddened by the passing of a great talent and a wonderful human being. Nick was my instructor at Elkins in 1974 and then went on to KTFM. We lost touch after all these year but I do remember many a summer night on the front porch of the AA house across from Playland Park. Nick shared many ‘ON AIR" techniques and philosophies with me. I’ll try to make the July 12th ceremony. May he rest in peace. 

MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Murphy Martin has passed away...last night (July 3) at age 82, a mere hour and ten minutes shy of his 83rd birthday. Most of you know that he'd been battling heart issues and kidney failure; he had a short reprieve between hospital stays just last month, but apparently went back in a couple of weeks ago. Services have not been announced. There's a nice note on  www.murphymartin.com and I posted a recent photo of him (from the June 2007 DFW radio lunch bunch) at www.knus99.com. Please keep Joyce and the family in your prayers. Thanks, Mike

MURPHY MARTIN From 1967-68, while I am a DJ on on 50,000 watt clear channel WFAA-820 in Dallas, TX, Murphy Martin is a multi-talented news anchor on WFAA TV CH 8 and radio newscaster on WFAA-820/570. Murphy just comes back home from ABC TV in NYC. Such a fine talented news broadcaster and all around good guy that we find nowhere else on the planet! Martin's death causes a shock-wave that words cannot describe. Rest in peace our dear brother Murphy Martin.

ROBERT [Bobby] REYES (San Antonio, TX) Howdy Jim...here's some BIG news for you...Dan Cook passed away yesterday...go to mysa dot com and you'll see a big article on him. I only met Mr. Cook one time and he was cordial. I'll bet Bob Crowley could pass along good tidbits from working w/him...b-t-w, I wanted to contact Denise Cook, Nick St.John's sister...if you have her e-mail address would you either pass along mine to her for her to contact me, or when you have a chance and if you feel like, give me her address for me to contact her...can't think of anything else right now, other than would like to know if you received my snail mail. I still owe you some photos and that will happen down the line soon...hope to hear from with regards to Denise Cook and we'll chat later. RMR

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Subject: awww... I'm beginning to feel like the $%^&@# Grim Reaper, but here we go again. I really loved the man. I could tell Dan Cook stories for hours. Dan Cook was one of the most amazing men I ever knew. Dan was 'Charmed'. He had more luck than anyone who ever lived. I could go on for hours with Dan Cook stories. Bottom line, he lived a long and full life, and treated those around him with kindness and respect. Any one who knew him is better for it. Bob

RAY WHITWORTH (D/FW-Arlington, TX) Wow Jim, a man who was truly a legend is gone. When I was growing up in the 1960's the the ritual at 10pm was to watch the KENS channel 5 news. The anchors Pat Boyette,Bill Shomette,Sometimes a Young Herb booth,Gene Tuck and Finally Chris Marrou. The weathermen Jerry Zimmerman, Ed Combs,Jud Ashmore,a young Herb Booth . The news anchors and weathermen change but Dan Cook waa constant. Gary Delaune came in during the early seventies with His :Mighty Minute men of Memorial High", but Dan Cook would pause for a commercial with a "brief time out'. It wasn't sports unless Dan reported it (my apologies Gary). I visited Channel 5 three times once as a part of my high school group at John Jay, and Dan would come over ask our names talk to us, ordered us pizza. A couple of years later while at San Antonio College and on the air at KSYM, some of us would go to Dan Cook's "Time out". The Parking Lot was painted green and hash marked like a football field. We becmae regulars. Dan would give us constructive criticism (he would tune in and listen to us) I joked to him one day, that I ever wanted to get married, could I do it on the fifty yard line of his club's parking lot. His "response "Son no problem but make sure you punt on first down'. My youth is rapidly disappearing and Dan Cook was a very large part of it. What a man,what a legend. Ray Whitworth 

TRIVIA ANSWER: Country group BR5-49 gets their name from comedian Junior Samples' fictional telephone number as a used car salesman on TV's Hee Haw. 

WOLFGANG BORCHERT [The Outsider] (May 20th, 1921-November 20th, 1947) A man dies ... only a few circles in the water prove that he was ever there. And even they quickly disappear. And when they're gone, he's forgotten, without a trace, as if he'd never even existed. And that's all.

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July 4, 2008 [Friday]
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PARRIS AFTON BONDS (Dallas, TX) Jim, I, too, remember those idyllic days of Charlie and Harrigan. Ron Chapman has been such an influential presence here in Dallas, as you have been, as well. We Baby Boomers are most fortunate to share the fond memories of DJ's like you and Chapman. Parris Afton Bonds (www.parrisaftonbonds.com/)

LIZ PATRANELLA (Austin, TX) I received an email from Bobby Reyes sent to him by Jay Pennington: 'I just heard from Nick's sister that Nick St. John (Aubrey Cook) sadly passed away this morning (June 23) from a battle with cancer. There will be a memorial service but at this point I don't know the details. Just thought I would pass this along to those who have emailed me via the KEXL page. I believe that Nick was living in San Antonio so there should be further information available. Nick and I had been emailing back and forth this last year and it was fun to get to know him via cyberspace. He really seemed to be a special man. I do feel for Nick and his extended family right now. Our prayers go out to Nick's family and friends. Jay' Today, I received an email from Paul Kirby with details on the memorial service Via Bruce Hathaway: 'I got an e-mail address for Nick's sister. She sent me the attached file which contains info on the memorial service for Nick-July 12th 2-4 pm at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Paul' I am passing the information along with the attachment. Liz

DENISE COOK [Nick St John's sister] (San Antonio, TX) hi jim-- attached is the file with the details about the memorial service for nick. if you can't open it, please let me know. jim, i look forward to meeting you on the 12th. till then, denise cook

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR NICK ST. JOHN We will be gathering soon at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens for a goodbye tribute to Nick Please join us to celebrate his life! Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Avenue, San Antonio 78209, @ The Auld House, located on the grounds, Website: www.sabot.org Map to the Auld House: www.sabot.org/ama/orig/SABGMap_0125.pdf When: Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 pm Please contact me if you need additional information: Denise Cook (Nick’s sister)

LIZ BELILE [Mike Scott's daughter] (Austin, TX) Please let everyone know that we are grateful to be reading all of these comments about our wonderful, talented, and very much missed Dad, Mike (Belile) Scott. Mike passed away on June 7 after a mighty battle with chronic illness. My brother and I got to spend his last days with him. We are planning to host a tribute event to Dad in Houston on July 19th; please email us if you wish to attend or contribute in some way. I'm sorting through his things and finding airchecks from KILT, demos, looking for more. We of course had to close down his beloved recording studio, which was heartwrenching. Mom (Tookie) spends most of her time in Louisiana, brother Mike and I (Liz, oldest daughter) live in Austin. Mike Jr. is a musician and audio/visual sales rep; the apple has not fallen too far from the tree. Dad also leaves behind a 7-month old grandson, Andrew Bodhi; the comments that I get the most on Bodhi are "He's so happy!" and "I love his voice!" Definitely Mike Scott's grandchild. Please email me if you want info on the upcoming tribute: belile@earthlink.net All the best, Liz Belile

JEFF MCCLAIN (Houston-Cleveland-TX) Jim, so sorry to hear about Mike Scott. I got to know him while working at KNUZ in 87-88. He worked across the hall at KQUE. What a fun guy and a super talent. Mike and I used to have many conversations telling radio stories in the KNUZ/KQUE Coffee Bar. Thanks for letting us know. He will be missed.

KAREN JOHNSTON (Houston, TX) Hi Jim, I haven't seen anything in your newsletter about the Houston Radio Reunion coming up. I have attached the information. Please let everyone know about this and make plans to attend. It will be great to see old friends and catch up. Hope to see you there! Best regards, Karen Johnston

DR. BRUCE NELSON (Corpus Christi, TX) Hey Jim, Keep the columns coming. Are you attending the Tin Hall Reunion?? WE are just getting back from vacation on the 21st so I don't think I can get away for that event but sounds like a blast...Best, DrB

MIKE SHILOH (Houston, TX) Jim, I thought you were still in The Woodlands area so the upcoming radio bash would be relatively close to you. There's got to be a way to get you there. There is a website people can go to for signing up to be at the radio reunion. It's www.lifeafterradio.blogspot.com. Mike Shiloh

TRIVIA ANSWER: Ice Cube calls Rap music the network newscast black people never had. In Spring 1993, Ice Cube sells over a million copies of his single Check Yo Self. During the first half of the 1990s Ice Cube has 4 singles that sell over a half million copies. Ice Cube's real name is O'Shea Jackson. He comes to life on June 15, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA. N.W.A. pioneers of gangsta rap uses his lyrics. In the 1990s, Ice appears in 5 movies including Boyz N The Hood.

GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Just when we thought things couldn't get any crazier. ABC News Bans Flag Lapel Pin. Yesterday, the brass at ABC News issued orders forbidding reporters to wear lapel pin American flags or other patriotic insignia. Their reasoning was that ABC should remain neutral about 'causes'. Since when is support for preventing our death & destruction some sort of a cause? Since when is patriotism to be discouraged. I urge you to boycott ABC and its sponsors and affiliates. Please forward this to as many as you can. www.snopes.com/rumors/noflags.asp (www.garydnews.com)

HARRY S. TRUMAN [33rd President of US] (1884-1972) Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.

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July 2, 2008 [Wednesday]
Issue #524

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LIZ BELILE [Mike Scott's daughter] (Houston, TX) Please take a moment to read our Dad's obituary that came out in the Houston Chronicle today (and will be online until July 22) and sign the guestbook. www.legacy.com/HoustonChronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=112009667 Best, Liz Belile, The Reverend Liz Belile, MFA Creative Writing/Poetics, LMT, RYT Anusara-Inspired Teacher (tm), Certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

MIKE BELILE [Mike Scott's son] (Houston, TX) Wow - it's great to hear from all of you. More details to follow, but Dad (Mike Scott) passed away on the morning of June 6th, 2008 from acute toxoplasmosis. Going through his belongings over the past couple of weeks has served as a reminder of his love for radio and the profound effect it had upon him, and in turn, he upon it. A memorial service will be held soon, anyone interested in attending please feel free to contact me. Mike

ROD TANNER (Houston, TX) Subject: Nick St. John. So sorry to hear of the passing of Nick St. John. I had been trying to get in touch with Nick for the last couple of years. He was a good friend, great guy and super jock. I had many laughs with Nick on the radio and off. Rod Tanner

DICK RALSTON (Denver, CO) Jim: Just a note from a native son from the "Land Of Opportunity", Arkansas. Mike Huckabee did NOT give up his seat as the governor of Arkansas to comment on faux news, He completed his second term last year, then launched his presidential campaign. No big deal, but I just love it when the jock can correct the newsman. That comes from the day, long ago, my P.D. correcting me for saying "nuclear" exactly the same way George W. says it. (KLVI/Beaumont/1964).

BOB CROWLEY (D/FW-Arlington, TX) I haven't spoken with Bobby but about 4 or 5 times in the past decade, but we communicate by e-mail periodically. He and I share the kind of bond that stays, despite the lack of contact. He was at KEXL when I was there in '76, and we shared a lot. He was at KISS in the 80's, and I was part of that 'Clique'. He and Tom Scheppke and I spent a lot of time together back in that decade. I got him a part time job at KENS TV when I was there. 'Course I've been gone from S.A. for a while and we're not as close as should be, but when something comes down, he's there for me. He's the guy with the KEXL cd's, and he's the guy who tipped me about Nick's passing. I've always liked Bobby...the man has always been in my corner. I hold him in high regard. His daughter is all growed up now. She must be in her late 30's by now. He's a good'un. Bob

ROBERT (Bobby) REYES (San Antonio, TX) Hi there Jim, I made a scan of my resume...this is the last one I developed and since I have been working for Clear Channel, I had no real need to update since I think I will be working for WOAI and KTKR until the time comes when I can't work anymore...pretty much the resume says it all about my background, where I've been and what I've done...in 2003, I wound up getting weak and developed Post Polio Syndrome...my walking ability has diminished and I have to use a transport/wheel chair for mobility...a few years ago, a couple of the account executives at the station passed the hat, so to speak, and presented me with an electric wheel chair to use exclusively at the station...while a lot of times I feel like I haven't made anything worthwhile in this wacky business, I feel fortunate that some people DO CARE and are willing to provide some assistance...you have a fantastic website and I truly hope things will go your way and continue to provide this service, and thanks for sending me your latest JRRR...it's interesting reading...will close for now but will be more than happy to provide any info down the line if you need it...have a great weekend! Bobby R.

TRIVIA ANSWER: In 1969, Hair and Tommy are the two most popular Rock Operas. In Spring 1969, The Cowsills version of Hair reaches #2 on the record chart. The Who's Pinball Wizard goes to #19 in Spring 1969. In Summer 1970, the studio group from Philadelphia, PA Assembled Multitude's Overture From Tommy hits #16. In 1975, The Who's 1969 Rock Opera album Tommy becomes a movie that stars Jack Nicholson, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner and Roger Daltrey plays Tommy. Elton John shows up as The Pinball Wizard.

CHUCK DUNAWAY (Houston, TX) When I was posting on my web site a few years ago I used to get very hateful letters from some guy in Corpus Christi. I don’t know his name as his stuff was sent anonymously. I do know he attended the Hall dinner we had in Houston. It was upsetting, but what can you do when you don’t know who it is or why they are so the filled. I learned that block sender was the best option. Chucky

BLAISE PASCAL (June 19, 1623-August 19, 1662) Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back.

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