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Radio - What Happened?

Terry

A look at the rise and fall of commercial radio, seen from the eyes of two baby boomers. Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson both worked in local radio for years, in small to large markets. Their experience allows others to see what they see -- a virtual WKRP in every market across the country. Personalities, promotions, formats, actual air checks of the nation's top radio stations of the last 60 years -- all facets are talked about, listened to, and discussed in this weekly podcast.
Episodes
Episode #39: Rest In Peace: Jim ChristofersonMay 06, 2024
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Episode #38: Part Two of our conversaton with Peter Boyles on 710 AM, KNUS Denver - as we talk about what led to our new book: Radio What Happened>?April 09, 2024
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Episode #37: Peter Boyles at KNUS 710 AM in Denver, and our new book!March 26, 2024
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Episode #36: Ron Harrell and Dr. Don Rose / KFRC San FranciscoJanuary 09, 2024
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Episode #35: Sean Ross and Charlie Van DykeDecember 18, 2023
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Episode #34: Frozen in a block of ice?December 01, 2023
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Episode #33: One of the great DJs of all time -- tribute to Charlie Tuna!October 26, 2022
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Episode #32: Everybody did it. Did you?June 07, 2022
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Episode #31: Who Invented radio? If you said Marconi, you might not be right.May 11, 2022
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Episode #30: Radio: What HappenedMay 02, 2022
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Episode #29: Old Time Radio - What Happened?March 30, 2022
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Episode #28: Our tribute to one of the best morning drive personalities ever -- Ron Chapman of KVIL, Dallas.May 07, 2021
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Episode #27: Our year end podcast, with some of the highlights of the past year.December 21, 2020
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Episode #26: Remember the election of 1920? We do. In fact, it was the first time election returns were broadcast on the radio. KDKA in Pittsburgh was the station, and politics would never be the same.December 03, 2020
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Episode #25: Salute to WKRP's Thanksgiving Episode -- Turkeys Away!November 17, 2020
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Episode #24: Who remembers The Last Contest? This week, we listen to some promos and air checks of that famous event. Plus, more Chickenman, Gary Owens and the future of Am Radio.November 04, 2020
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Episode #23: More from Hollywood Hamilton! Yes, Hollywood was kind enough to send us air checks of his career! Starting in Reno Nevada in 1979, all the way through KISS FM in 1991. Since then, he's moved back to New York City to do afternoons at WKTU.October 05, 2020
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Episode #22: Finally! Our conversation with Hollywood Hamilton. He's in the National Radio Hall of Fame. He's worked with some of the all time greats in the radio industry. And he currently has two syndicated radio shows, airing nationally. You're goSeptember 24, 2020
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Episode #21: Part 2 of our conversation with Stan Webb, one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven", plus Music Montage #3!September 08, 2020
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Episode #20: A One Hit Wonder -- and an interview with one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven".August 31, 2020
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Episode #19: Our talk with producer/director Roger King about his documentary "I Am What I Play". Great conversation about this incredible movie about 4 jocks who were strong enough to play what they wanted. And a replay of our Music Montage #2. August 17, 2020
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Episode #18: Lots to talk about -- an upcoming interview with Roger King, the producer/director of the documentary about rock dj's called "I Am What I Play". Also, a listen to what Radio London sounded like in 1967, and of course, more from our commerciAugust 07, 2020
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Episode #17: Listen to an epsidode of The Tooth Fairy, another music montage contest, and audio of Casey Kasem.July 24, 2020
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Episode #16: Interview with Chuck Ingersoll -- with airchecks of Jack Armstrong, Ron Britain, Don Rose, Big Ron O'Brien -- and audio clips of Chuck himself, at WCMF and WSAY.July 13, 2020
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Episode #15: Interview with Lisa Orkin, daughter of the great Dick Orkin -- with samples of radio spots and an episode of Chickenman!June 22, 2020
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