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CNN PUTS ITS KING ON HOLD In July 2010, CNN's Larry King Live talk host proclaims his retirement after 25 years by way of a Tweet, I'm ending my nightly show this fall but continuing at CNN. Larry's retirement begins in fall 2010. CNN says wait just a minute! America's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is the front-runner for King's replacement and they are very close to signing the dotted line. But there is a problem. There are scheduling conflicts with Piers' talent deal with NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice plus he keeps his judging duties with America's Got Talent for the remainder of his contract. These minute items present interesting scheduling conflicts for CNN's live versions of the Larry King Live show. Many American citizens are out of work but Piers Morgan has more jobs than he can perform. CNN asks Larry King if he will put on hold his vanishing act until scheduling difficulties with Piers Morgan's other duties can be worked out.

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HOUSTON RADIO SHIFTS FROM ASIAN TO SPANISH PROGRAMMING Rick Cruz-Aedo GM of Entravision KGOL-1180 Houston-Humble, TX reports that it flips from Asia One to the 24/7 Spanish-language sports network ESPN Deportes Radio. Prior to this move KGOL-1180 airs ethnic programming in blocks. Jim Roberts, ESPN Radio Affiliate Sales Executive Director, brags: Houston is one of our top markets, where Hispanics comprise more than 32 percent of the city's population. We are thrilled to become their destination for the best world class play-by-play content and the latest sports news and information in Spanish-language. Oscar Ramos, ESPN Deportes Radio GM replies: This agreement reinforces our commitment to continued growth of ESPN Deportes Radio among the top Hispanic markets across the country.
MORE RADIO SHUFFLE BOARD Ryan McCredden is Assistant Program Director of KRLD-1080 Dallas, TX since 2006, plus Sports/Talk KRLD FM since 2008. He is the new PD of Journal Broadcasting News/Talk KQTH FM (The Truth) Tucson, AZ. Ryan's resume includes stops at Talk WTDY-1670 Madison, WI and WJJO FM (94.1) Madison-Watertown, WI and Sports WBIZ-1400 Eau Claire, WI. McCredden replaces Andrew Lee, who exits KQTH FM in June to join Clear Channel News/Talk KTLK FM Minneapolis, MN. Ryan is ready for his new challenge: I’m looking forward to further developing ‘The Truth’ as a prime player in the Tucson Talk radio market. By bringing listeners compelling content, on-air and online, along with great community events, I’m confident and excited about the future for KQTH. Ryan grabs the reins of KQTH FM on August 30, 2010.

TRIVIA QUESTION: In LuLu's song To Sir With Love (#1 for 5 weeks-1967) why is she sad? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Young Tom Fontaine [KILT FM] is still 25 years younger than I am on his birthday on Monday, August 23rd. •KRISTEN WELKER WCAU TV NBC CH10 Philadelphia, PA Anchor/Reporter joins NBC News as a network correspondent out of Burbank, CA. •KKOB-770 Citadel News/Talk Albuquerque, NM has claiming rights to its 40th #1 (12+) Arbitron rating in the Spring 2010 book. •ABC TV NEWS redesigns its 66th street World News studio where Diane Sawyer, Nightline and 20/20 originate. •KAREN ADAMS Emmy-winning 21-year news anchor on LIN Television WPRI TV CBS CH 12 East Providence, RI retires after 21 years.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KBAK TV ABC CH29 in Bakersfield, CA begins broadcasting on August 23rd. •1969 JOHNNY CASH's single A Boy Named Sue rings #1 on Billboard's Country hit list on August 23rd. •1974 JOHN LENNON reports that he sees a UFO in NYC on August 23rd. •1980 EDDIE RABBITT's single Drivin' My Life Away is #1 on Billboard's Country survey on August 23rd. •1990 DAVID ROSE composer/orchestra leader/movie arranger (Holiday for Strings #2-1944, The Stripper #1-1962) dies of heart disease at 80 on August 23rd. •2001 ALAN JACKSON's album When Somebody Loves You goes platinum on August 22nd.

JOYCE WEBSTER [J.C.] (Mena, AR) I remember exactly where I was when Elvis died. [Part II] I had driven out to Seminole, TX to visit a friend who was managing his first radio station on a very rare vacation away from the station. (I had taken my kids to my parents in Graham and was going to come back and spend a few days with them.) Paul's entire staff except for a young boy was so excited about going to see Jim Drury in theater in the round at Odessa and they were going in a two car caravan. I had tried to warn Paul that he wasn't a nice guy. I helped a young news intern at KLIF interview him at a nearby bar/restaurant when I was at KLIF (1190) while a/c was out in the production room. That was my very first interview of anyone and she was floundering just because he acted like a star. I knew he was a jerk when I asked what he thought about his first visit to Texas, and he said, "You can't get a decent shoeshine or cigar in Texas." Joyce "JC" Webster

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MIKE HARTMAN (Ft. Worth-Joshua, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#858) August 20, 2010 [Friday] Hey, Jim...Mike Ray Hartman here. I'm a little late on comments about the 33rd anniversary of Elvis' death...but, here goes. It was on a Tuesday (Aug. 16), and I was working 2nd shift in Dallas. My wife and I had been married for only 2 years...33 now. She called me at work and told me. I thought she was kidding at first. I got permission to take the remainder of the shift off. By the time I got home, Geraldo Rivera had already put together a brief tribute to Elvis. He aired it about 9:30pm or 10:30pm. As you know, I sing for a living. I started this rather late in life...at age 54. I specialize in 50's and early 60's Rock and Rock. I have over an hour of Elvis songs memorized. This time of year I usually do my own personal Elvis tribute...My "Tribute Without a Jumpsuit". When I finish singing an early Elvis song, like "That's Alright Mama", I'll tell the audience that they just received a double package...Early Elvis, with the later Elvis look...By this time I've turned sideways with my gut hanging out. He didn't like the name "King". He believed there was only one King...The Lord Jesus Christ. He wasn't someone divine...just one very talented, extraordinary man...One of few known around the world by his first name. His generosity proved that he never forgot what it meant to be poor. I had the honor of doing my Elvis Tribute earlier today at a nursing home in Granbury, TX. Uh...Thank ya'...Thank ya' ver' much.

DON SUNDEEN (Dallas, TX) In Texas I was at KELP in the mid 60's and then went to KCOH in Houston where I was Pd/Ops manager. In late 60's I went into record business in Houston, than San Francisco (69) and then Hollywood. Finally, back to Texas and Dallas in 72 where I set up regional promotion and distribution, traveled Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. As the years passed I worked for several labels and my territory expanded to include New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City. I had a pretty high-profile so we probably ran into each other. After the record business I went into advertising and spent 17 years repping TV commercial directors and producing spots. Your column was mentioned to me today by Eye Lipson with whom I record radio programs for the blind on Thursdays. He mentioned that he had seen that my old bud Cousin Lenny was in the hospital in your column and I asked him to send me the link. It's a small world.

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DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Jim, I owe you some more writin'. I said I would write more later. Wow! The movers broke all three of your turntables, must've been the same movers we used when we moved into this place, they could've easily destroyed a bowling ball collection! If I hear of any unwanted turntables I'll be asking for an address to ship them to, right at the moment I don't know of any, but I'll ask around. Glad to hear that you have so many records. I'm working on collection number four. I've had three sizeable collections. (I won't go into what happened to the first one.) I sold off numbers two & three a box full at a time on different occasions when my bills were more than my income. Collection number four is small but growing & it will grow slowly, but steadily. Hope you've been able to put the next JRRR to bed & go to sleep. Take Care, David

TRIVIA ANSWER: In To Sir With Love LuLu is sad because she is leaving her best friend.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#857) August 18, 2010 [Wednesday] Trust me Jim, I remember hearing you on various impressive stations over the years….KLIF (1190) was perhaps the most impressive, but you were at several others I would have loved the chance to have worked at. Back in those days, I was still trying to learn how to talk on air without a central Texas accent! Yours Truly, John Hale; Mobile Magic Music "We're at the best parties!"

BOB SAVAGE [WWDJ-1150's last day as Top 40 before it flips to a religious format] Tomorrow Sean Casey (PD) will read to us from the book of jobs.

Jim Rose and Lacy
Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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