JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO Issue #494
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April 23, 2008 [Wednesday]
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EAST COAST
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Retired professional baseball catcher with the Phillies, Mariners and the Red Sox John Marzano who also is a regular on CBS Radio Sports WIP-610 dies at only 45 after he falls down a flight of stairs possibly from a heart attack at his home in South Philadelphia on Saturday, April 19, 2008. We find a tribute to John Marzano at http://MLB.com.
NEW YORK City, NY - The lead singer of Country super group Alabama, Randy Owen, adds another to his list of laurels as he receives the Ellis Island Medal of Honor on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in NYC. The award celebrates U.S. citizens who display outstanding qualities in their personal and professional lives and still maintain the richness of their heritage. Past Ellis Island Medal of Honor awards go to Bob Hope, Glen Campbell, George H.W. Bush, and Wayne Newton.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Channel host and Fox News Radio host Tony Snow joins CNN as a political contributor. For awhile, Tony fills-in at Fox and Westwood One's Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly. Snow continues those duties as well as his new CNN-TV alliance.
ORLANDO, FL - After 17 years with ABC Radio, with five of those years as ABC Radio Group President, Mark Steinmetz joins Gross Communications Corporation as its President/COO.
TRIVIA QUESTION: Remember England Dan & John Ford Coley from the mid 1970s? England Dan goes solo and has eleven #1 Top 40 Country hits such as Bop (winter 1985) and Good Times (summer 1990). What is England Dan's last name? The answer appears below.
WEST COAST
SAN JOSE, CA - A missing Alzheimer's patient's son comes to KLIV-1590 (San Jose's News Station) to help locate his dad. A radio listener spots the gentleman and calls the KLIV newsroom. KLIV contacts the local cops. What's really nice is that the radio listener remains with the elderly fella until the authorities arrive on the scene. All's right and well with the world and yes radio and its listeners definitely are still relevent to our needs.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - The Radio-Mercury Awards main event is May 21, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The chief judge of the 2008 awards is Emil Hirshberg of Deutsch Los Angeles. The Radio-Mercury Awards champion successful, creative, and memorable radio commercials and public service announcements.
MID-AMERICA
SOUTHFIELD, MI - Jacobs Media's Tech Survey IV of Rock radio listeners discovers that many current subscribers are not committed to continuing with either XM or Sirius even if the satellite radio service comes pre-packaged in their new motorcars.
BOYERTOWN, PA - Nassau Broadcasting WDAC Radio Company Classic Hits WFKB FM (Frank FM 107.5) switches its LMA to a purchase option for anyone who has $22 million. This includes an agreement that its religious programming on one of WFKB's HD radio channels. continues.
JACKSONVILLE/LYNNVILLE, IL - Jerdon Broadcasting sells AC WLDS-1180 (Farm Voice) and Hot AC WEAI FM (The Eagle 107.1) to Jacksonville Area Radio Broadcasters, Inc. for $2 million.
GULF COAST
AUSTIN, TX - A new book that chronicles the bumpy road of Country legend Willie Nelson hits the bookstores on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Another TX legend, Joe Nick Patoski, lays down the words to Willie Nelson: An Epic Life. Joe's book on Willie is available both online and in your favorite neighborhood bookstore.
PT. ARTHUR/BEAUMONT, TX - May 5, 2008 marks the return of Dominic Brascia to Talk KOLE-1340 (Fox News Radio) for the 7-9am spot. When Birach Broadcasting buys KOLE in November 2007 Dominic leaves the building. Clayton Hanna, KOLE's manager, relates Dominick is a unique and superior talk show host. There's nobody on the radio more thought provoking and creative. Brascia backs him up I feel hugely connected to the people of Beaumont. I'm thrilled to be able to continue engaging and challenging the audience.
HOUSTON, TX - Jon Madani PD of Cumulus Sports KFNC FM (The Ticket 97.5) heads back to Clear Channel Sports KVET-1300 in Austin, TX. Dave Tepper is KFNC's new interim PD.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES
•1951 REX ALLEN's first Top 10 single Sparrow in the Tree Top hits the charts on April 21st. •1964 RAYMOND MCGINLEY singer/songwriter/bass guitarist with Scotland's Alternative Rock band Teenage Fanclub comes to life on January 3rd. •1974 PORTER WAGONER & DOLLY PARTON perform their last concert together in Salina, KS on April 21st. •1983 PRESTON JACKSON trombonist of the early New Orleans jazz era dies while on the road to a St. Louis concert on November 12th. •1994 CONFEDERATE RAILROAD's Notorious album certifies Gold on April 21st. •2006 KENNY DAVERN jazz clarinetist/sax player dies suddenly of a heart attack at 71 on December 12th.
EMAILS YES WE HAVE EMAIL
WOODY ROBERTS (San Antonio, TX) Hello, hello, Jim. Your website is great. Your hard work much enjoyed and appreciated. Sorry have taken so long responding. --Trying to think of something to contribute. Ron Houston told me Mick Jagger was given $1M to write his autobiography. Gave it back. Apologized. Said he couldn’t remember anything. A lot of us have that problem. Right now I have to rely on clearer minds, like Don Couser and Sonny Melenderz, to call up our radio past. One thing I clearly recollect about San Antonio is little Brenda Powers broke Lee Babi’s heart. Haven’t seen Lee in thirty years. Lee Simms never slows down; I know, wherever he is, the Babi is standing at the fore of the 911 truth movement. I can see him working day and night to snap our long string of corrupt US presidents by electing Ron Paul. Best to all, Woody PS Media opinion: having closely analyzed 2008 campaign, so far, I think--although, Leno has some good points--Letterman will be a better president.
LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi Jim, yes, I agree a good secretary is key to success. They are very important. They can see and hear what is coming right at me. The where, what and why I do not see coming right for me. I hope that made sense. Did you know it is no longer secretary day now it is administrative assistant day. Ba hum bug. Why not secretary day and leave it alone? I think April 23 should be called "Give me a break day"or "Give me a no Excedrin day" or "Let's stir up this day" instead. Les said is more. Leslie Wayne Hodges; Marshall, Texas 75672-5831
JAY WEAVER (D/FW-Hurst, TX) Hi Jim - Keep up the great work Jim! Your column is a happening thing!! I enjoyed seeing Rudy Owen's name in your column as a contributor of some comments about Lubbock, Texas back in the mid 60's. That is where my radio adventure began and his list of names were some of the "Who's Who" in Lubbock radio back then. I particularly remember KSEL Radio owned by the McAllister Family, who were the McLendon's of Lubbock. While I never worked at KSEL, I did manage to work for a couple of years across town at KSEL's main rival, KLBK. I have often wondered what became of some of those Lubbock voices, most of whom could have easily moved into one of the larger markets. Gene Price is a name I haven't heard in years and have often wondered what ever happened to him. He was a very talented radio personality. Another familiar name is Ron Beach (The Nightly Beach Party) as well as Jim Spann. KSEL was a slick operation with just enough of an adult touch of programming to keep the whole family interested in what they were doing. They had the usual line up of very good radio personalities, but also carried Paul Harvey and did several information programs during the morning broadcasting hours and the noon hour, along with editorials on a regular basis by the family patriarch, Mac McAllister. Jay Weaver, D/FW-Hurst, TX
PARRIS AFTON BONDS (Dallas, TX) Subject: Jim, how are you able to cover so thoroughly all the interesting news that rarely comes across our televison/computer screens or radio airwaves? Parris
BOB CROWLEY (DFW-Arlington, TX) Kudos to the 'Rose-Man' for the fine work for Cashbox. Content is useful and current, writing is snappy and brisk, and the format looks very professional. No criticism or suggestions. Just keep it up. Bob
TRIVIA ANSWER: England Dan's last name is Seals. Dan is the brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts (Get Closer #6-1976), plus Dan is a cousin of Country singers Johnny Duncan (Thinkin' of A Rendezvous #1-1976), Troy Seals and Brady Seals. England Dan & John Ford Coley's 1976 hit I'd Really Love to See You Tonight reaches #2 in America. In 1979, England Dan & John Ford Coley pay a visit to my KULF-790 radio show here in Houston, TX. Mighty fine folks.
JENNIFER VIHARO (Atlantic City-Pittsgrove, NJ) An Important Date. I know you are a history buff, so the subject date and the following facts should be of interest. July 8, 1947 Many of you will recall that on July 8, 1947--some 60 years ago, witnesses claim that an unidentified flying object (UFO) with five aliens aboard crashed onto a sheep and cattle ranch just outside of Roswell, New Mexico. This is a well-known incident that many say has long been covered up by the U.S. Air Force and other federal Agencies and organizations. However, what you may NOT know is that in the month of March 1948, nine months after that historic day, the following people were born: a.. Albert A. Gore, Jr. b.. Hillary Rodham c.. John F. Kerry d.. William J. Clinton e... Howard Dean f.. Nancy Pelosi g.. Dianne Feinstein h.. Charles E. Schumer i.. Barbara Boxer See what happens when aliens breed with sheep? I certainly hope this bit of information clears up a lot of things for you. It did for me.
TEDDY ROOSEVELT (1858-1919) Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.
Houston, Texas États-Unis
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