JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO Issue #1097

Jim Rose — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:20:18 GMT

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Issue #1097

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NM RADIO NEWSMAN DEPARTS Long time native New Mexico newsman, Erik Leroy Ness, dies at 57 on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Erik is born and raised in Alamogordo, NM during the height of the Space Race. Both of his parents, Carl and Marie Ness are involved in the Space Race. In 1972, Erik graduates from Alamogordo High School. The Wonderful World of Disney on television sparks an interest in radio and TV broadcasting. He attends the University of NM but a good journalism department lures him to NM State University. At NMSU he is operations manager for radio station KGRT-570. He is one of the founders of campus radio KNMS FM (88.5) Ozone Ranger Radio. Erik also is news stringer on Albuquerque news stations KOB, KOAT and KGGM. He is a southern NM correspondent on 50,000 watt KKOB-770. As press secretary for the NM Attorney General Erik works on over 100 political campaigns. After he graduates from NMSU he is News Director, news reporter and anchorman on KDQQ and KKOB. In 1981 he becomes director of communications and media relations for New Mexico Farm Bureau. He receives numerous national awards for broadcast commentary, broadcast features, and broadcast news productions. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sharon Sumner; sons, Erik and Garrett; daughter, Emily Gaffney and grandson, Conner of Albuquerque; sisters, Caryl Ann Gutheinz and Linda Gulley.

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THEY'LL HAVE TO CARRY DAVE WARD OUT FEET FIRST Enduring KTRK TV ABC CH13 News Anchor Dave Ward who is away from our TV screens for more than a month earlier this year after he trips and falls and breaks his left hip just minutes before a newscast, sighs boldly: They’ll probably carry me out of here feet first. KTRK-TV is like my home, I’ve been here so long. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t come into work every day. I still feel like I contribute to the newscast and they seem to want me here. In 1966, Dave joins KTRK TV. He is KTRK TV’s 6 and 10 pm News Anchor since 1968. After he breaks his hip in January 2012 just before the ABC O&O’s 10 pm newscast on of all days Friday the 13th, Ward returns to the News Anchor desk at the end of February. On Saturday morning, February 25th Dave is in downtown Houston to describe the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. Dave Ward makes a promise to not be so clumsy anymore.

BATON ROUGE TV ANCHOR RETIRES After 24 Years as News Anchor on WAFB TV CBS CH9 Baton Rouge, LA George Sells retires on May 31, 2012. On Friday, May 18th during the 6 pm newscast, Donna Britt, who is Sells’ co-anchor, whines: I always knew this day would come, and I’m sad but I’m happy, too. George, the man who sat next to me for a quarter-century, is retiring at the end of this month. Sells, who turns 70 in 2012, tells the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate that he and his wife plan to remain in the Baton Rouge area. After George signs off on his final newscast, Andre Moreau, who currently anchors the 5 and 10 pm newscasts, replaces him on the anchor desk at 6 and 10 pm. According to the Advocate, Greg Meriwether, who is the noon anchor, moves to 5 pm with Cheryl Mercedes. Morning anchor Lauren Westbrook adds the noon newscast to her anchor duties.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Which female TV news anchor once works as a private employee for Richard Nixon? The answer appears below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•ROBIN GIBB who is the lead singer on our favorite Bee Gees hit recordings such as I've Gotta Get a Message to You, Lonely Days, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart dies of cancer at 62 on Sunday, May 20, 2012. In 2003 his twin and fellow Bee Gee, Maurice Gibb, dies at 53 of a twisted intestine. In 1988, Bee Gees youngest brother, Andy, dies at 30 of heart failure. •MATT DERRICK moves on up to Regional Program Director of Clear Channel's Wilmington, DE and Salisbury-Ocean City, MD radio station clusters. •CNN scores its lowest-rated total viewers weekday primetime from May 14 to May 18, 2012 in 20 years.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1955 CONNIE SELLECA model and actress [Hotel and The Greatest American Hero] born Concetta Sellecchia in Bronx, NY on May 25th. •1968 BOBBY GOLDSBORO's single Honey lands at #1 in Billboard Country on May 25th. •1974 DONALD CRISP actor and director (Dawn Patrol) dies at 91 on May 25th. •1981 ROSANNE CASH's Seven Year Ache is her first #1 single in Billboard Country on May 23rd. •1992 JAY LENO becomes the permanent host of NBC TV's The Tonight Show on May 25th. •2002 ALAN JACKSON's single Drive (For Daddy Gene) begins a four-week stay at #1 in Billboard Country on May 25th.

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JIM ROSE (Kingsford, MI) I have an Akita/Chow mix named King, but more affectionately named Fat-Head. My best friend and my hero. Most of my friends know me as Jimmy. Radio/Music has always been my passion. People have always told me that I have a voice for radio – probably a face for it too. Oh well. I’d love to send in some music stories in. I love to write. One last thing; If you could send me a mailing address, I’ll get something out in the mail to help you along with the hard drive issue. Thanks, Jim Rose; Contractor Sales; Werner Electric

ROBERT MILLER (Detroit-Plymouth, MI) Subject: Home address. Hey Jim, Send along your home address. It's on the way, Jim. Hope everyone steps up and, if they do, your work should be a bit more manageable. Bob Miller

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BILL CHERRY (Dallas, TX) Jim -- Send me your address and I'll send you a check to buy your first year of Carbonite. It's your joint birthday present in advance. Bill PS If you store it on Carbonite, you can free up the space on your own computer until you can make other arrangements for a new or better computer.

JOANIE GREEN (Tulsa, OK) Subject: HEY!!! JIM!!! DOH!!!! Over the years I have SAVED some of your JRRR posts...would it help you to rebuild (JRRR email list) if I forward them to you???? Oh, and the reason I became "Joanie" was that those closest to me called me that and it also was easier on the ear than just "Joan Green". And you are so wonderfully kind to say my name has sparkle...Joanie

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JOE FORD (Houston-Spring, TX) Subject: Computer. Jim, It's very hard to start the day without JRRR! Sorry about the downtime and computer headaches, but great to see you back in action. The sun is shining again! Best to you and Lacy. Joe

BOB GRANT [Robert Hanger] (San Angelo, TX) Subject: Welcome Back! Jim: So glad you are back & better than ever! Yes, George Strait & I share birthdays...May 18. Also, Perry Como would have been 100 today! When I lived in Phoenix, Larry Miller of NBA's Utah Jazz, also owned several auto dealerships. BOB & Sonny Lee.

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JOE MILLER [JAM Productions] (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Computer. Jim, I just returned from Europe yesterday since Apr 24th. Sorry for the problem. This morning my system says you have been off line for 22 days. Because you use you unit so much – all the time – a new unit is probably in order with a more current operating system and better components. This will eliminate most every issue you referred to in your note. Oddly, I drove to Houston that week to leave from Houston Intercontinental airport and came back thru Houston yesterday afternoon.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Perhaps we know Kentucky-born Diane Sawyer best for her role as a co-anchor on ABC's Good Morning, America. However, in 1974, former president, Richard Nixon hires her to help in the preparation of his memoirs. Prior to her position with Nixon, she is White House press aide.

JO BUSSELL [JoAnne] (Houston, TX) Subject: News from Facebook. Dear Jim, Sam Malone is a Facebook friend of mine. He simply posted "...radio silence..." so, this means that something has happened at KSEV. People responded of course, as I did, wondering why such good, talented radio people in Houston lose their jobs. Sam just happens to be one of the nicest people with whom I've worked. I've produced shows for most of the talk hosts in town. Sam is among the nicest, most fun, and most professional. Why did they let Sam go; and why do they let a lot of us go? Just business they always say... meanwhile we work jobs we don't love just to pay the bills while we search the country for our next great radio gig. Sent from my iPhone=

TOM STOPPARD (July 3, 1937 - p) Every exit is an entry somewhere else.

Jim Rose and Lacy
Houston, Texas - Laus Deo

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