DARTH VADER'S SABER FALLS In 1922, Robert James Gilbert Anderson is born in Hampshire, southern England. During five decades as a sword master, fight director and stunt performer, Bob Anderson works with motion picture legends from Errol Flynn to Antonio Banderas. In 2 of the 3 original Star Wars films, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Bob dons Darth Vader's black helmet to fight light saber battles. Former weightlifter David Prowse plays six foot six Darth Vader, but Anderson steps in during key fight scenes. Bob's former assistant, Leon Hill, proclaims: David Prowse wasn't very good with a sword and Bob couldn't get him to do the moves. Fortunately Bob could just don the costume and do it himself. Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, reveals in a 1983 interview with Starlog magazine: Bob Anderson was the man who actually did Vader's fighting. It was always supposed to be a secret, but I finally told (director) George (Lucas) I didn't think it was fair any more. Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. It's ridiculous to preserve the myth that it's all done by one man. Other roles include the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Mask of Zorro and sword-fighting stunts in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Olympic fencer and movie sword-fight master, Bob Anderson, dies at 89 early New Year's Day 2012 in an English hospital in West Sussex, England.

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RADICAL GROUP BANS BUCHANAN FROM MSNBC A liberal group apparently succeeds in its efforts to persuade MSNBC to drop conservative commentator Pat Buchanan from its shows. The Daily Caller reports: Color of Change announces that the cable network has confirmed that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. Since October 2011, the group pushes the envelope for Buchanan's ouster. Phil Griffin, MSNBC President, confirms that Buchanan is suspended indefinitely. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director, said in a statement: ColorOfChange.org welcomes MSNBC's decision to indefinitely suspend Pat Buchanan. The group launches several campaigns against conservatives that include advertising boycotts against Glenn Beck.

FRIDAY THE 13TH IS HERE Many times radio and TV stations and businesses feature Friday the 13th as a special day for big sales and sometimes special events. We do not have Friday the 13th very often. Superstitions about Friday the 13th are that it's a day of good or bad luck. The fear of Friday the 13th has a name, paraskavedekatriaphobia, that comes from the Greek words Paraskeví which means Friday, dekatreís stands for thirteen and phobía symbolizes fear. This is a form of triskaidekaphobia which is a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia. Sounds like a bunch of big words on a teleprompter that the president might use to tantalize his cult followers. Most of us believe that Friday the 13th is just a day for us to look forward to an enjoyable weekend. Lacy and I hope that you have a safe, successful and wonderful Friday the 13th.

TRIVIA QUESTION: On June 29, 1974 Johnny Bristol's #8 tune Hang on in There Baby lands on Billboard. During my time as 9am-noon DJ on Top 40 KFJZ-1270 in 1974 in Ft. Worth, TX we spin that soon to be Oldie but Goodie. What #1 Diana Ross & the Supremes smash does he produce? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•MARC MORGAN former GM of Cox Media WAGO FM/WCKG FM Chicago, IL [1984-1992] retires after 28 years on April 30, 2012 as Cox Media Chief Revenue Officer. •STEVE & JOHNNIE SHOW [King & Putman] former midnight-5am overnight radio hosts who exit WGN-720 on Friday. December 5, 2011 after nearly 27 years emcee a major music event at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage at 8:00pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. •BILL TRUMBELL 36 year veteran on WMAL-630 Washington, DC dies at 77 on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 of respiratory complications. In 1996 Bill Trumball retires from radio.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1953 KOLD TV CBS CH13 in Tucson, AZ begins broadcasting on January 13th. •1962 TRACE ADKINS deep-voice 6'-6" Academy of Country Music Top New Male Grand Ole Opry singer born on January 12th in Springhill, LA. •1979 YMCA files libel suit against Village People's YMCA Disco song on January 13th. •1981 Urban Cowboy movie tunes score four Country Grammy nominations on January 13th. •1993 SUPER BOWL XXVII in Pasadena, CA - Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo Bills 52-17 on January 13th. •2006 BIG & RICH's album Comin' To Your City certifies Gold and Platinum on January 13th.

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JEFF THOMPSON (Greensboro-Winston-Salem, NC) Subject: Elvis's Birth and Death. January 8th and August 16th always ring strongly in my mind, dates of Elvis Presley's birth and death. That's because, the day he passed away, I broke the bulletin on NBC Radio Network News that afternoon. First, told America about his sudden death, then I did a report to the BBC. Then I prepared a tribute, which for most famous people are already written...just missing date, age and cause of death. But Elvis' passing was a total surprise to everyone! So with the help of my NBC Colleague, Norm M. Nite's book, "Rock On", I was able to quickly cobble together a fitting obituary tribute. After airing that report, as I walked out of the studio, I was met by my producer with an airline ticket in his hand, saying "Jeff, you're going to Memphis". Jeff Thompson, formerly of KXYZ (1320) Houston, & KASE (FM 100.7) Austin: builder of KMSC [Manned Spacecraft Center] (FM 102.1) [now KMJQ FM] Clear Lake and Anchorman/Reporter at NBC Network News, WINS (1010), and WOR-TV in New York City.

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JOANIE GREEN-GALLO (Tulsa, OK) My stories?  I have a few. Are you serious? And don't forget about Bobby Langham. Bless his heart, he's such a sweetie and kept wonderful Houston radio staff history. I have his address if you ever need to ask him something...he even tracked me down! I was surprised.

BOBBY LANGHAM sends us a snail mail letter every once in awhile. First meet Bobby in 1978 on a KNUZ-1230 remote broadcast at a local shopping center. Bobby keeps up with all of us Houston, TX radio people. No matter what Bayou City radio frequency carries my voice, Bobby Langham rings the request line.

MIKE CANNON (Houston-Spring, TX) Jim, After a run of 17 years I have departed The (Houston) Astros to devote my fulltime efforts to my Telephone Message On-Hold Company which has just gotten too busy to do on a part-time basis anymore. I finally have a boss that I like and who agrees with me on every idea I have! Yes, I do like me. Please change my email address so I don't miss any issues of your fine publication. Thanks and Happy New Year to you and the Pooch. Best, Mike Cannon - Studio Productions (www.messageonholdnow.com)

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BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (San Angelo, TX) Subject: Obits. Jim: Fred Milano, second tenor in Belmonts group of Dion & Belmonts fame, died on Jan. 1, 2012 lung cancer @ 72. Belmonts named to Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. Robert Lee Dickey, who performed with his cousin, James as James & Bobby Purify died @ 72, 12/29/2011. The Florida duo had biggest hit, "I'm Your Puppet" in 1966. Ron Mosley, baritone with "Ruby & Romantics," has also died @ 72. Known best for #1 hit, "Our Day Will Come," in 1963, they were also inducted into Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Namesake Ruby is now only surviving member of the group. Bob & Sonny Lee.

TONY WILLIAMS (Dallas-Richardson, TX) Subject: Murrow. Jim, Hi. You are probably familiar with this site -- The Museum of Broadcast Communications. A lot of classic shows, especially news events, as well as radio. http://archives.museum.tv/login?from=archives

TRIVIA ANSWER: John William Bristol is born on February 3, 1939 in Morganton, NC. Johnny teams with former lead singer of the Moonglows, Harvey Fuqua, as Motown producers until 1973. He marries Motown founder Berry Gordy's niece Iris Gordy. Johnny Bristol produces and writes songs for Motown's biggest entertainers: Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Junior Walker, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. In 1969, Johnny produces Diana Ross & the Supremes magnificent hit Someday We'll Be Together. In January 1970 the rousing melody gongs #1 on America's charts. On March 21, 2004 Johnny Bristol dies of natural causes at 65 in his home in Brighton Township, MI.

JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio (#1061) January 02, 2011 [Monday] Hey Jim, John Hale here...my new permanent email address is john.hale46@yahoo.com. If it's not too much trouble, could you make that the address to send the newsletter? I rarely go to my other addresses, since I've terminated my DJ business. Thanks, and how were the holidays for the two of you? Yours Truly, John Hale

THOMAS JEFFERSON (April 13, 1743-July 4, 1826) When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe,  we shall become as corrupt as Europe.

Jim Rose and Lacy
Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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