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Rebel Randall has a fairly short run during the Korean War, but was popular. At the time they thought her a little too sultry, but it was the biggest mail getter at AFRTS. Great show.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Charlie Tuna 1980
That picture is from the AFRTS-LA promo set of 8x10s that went to every station.
It's a trip to 1980, a Friday and time for the Charlie Tuna Show.
Sagebrush Theater 1970
Sam Buffington as Luke Slaughter
Sagebrush Theater "from the library of radio programs from many years ago" was one of many shows that rebroadcast radio shows from the 1940s and 50s. We had an amazing library of these saved from their first runs. We had many stations that didn't have television. That worked out as a good fit.
Kris Erik Stevens 1980
Kris Erik Stevens sent in a nice promo picture for the collection (pictured). Kris had been a legend in Chicago radio before Los Angeles. Thanks!
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Jim Ameche 1964
Jim and Don Ameche
Jim Ameche was on Jack Armstrong, later being the first to syndicate a really popular DJ show. He made several trips as a host from New York to Los Angeles. Before Pete Smith, Before John Doremus the Colonels had a song...
Saturday, December 29, 2018
AFKN New Year 1970
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Roger Carroll 1980
Over on the streaming station, www.rogercarrollbestsoundsintown.com we're taking a little break with the "12 Days Of Christmas". Here's some 1980 memories of Roger with the Happy Hour.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Christmas In Belgium 1988
Most wonderful time of the year! December 22, 1988 here's what was happening on AFN SHAPE. Gary Thompson takes a look at news. Be sure to get those packages out! It's the "Rise and Shine!" show.
Gene Price 1980
Christmas will be here soon. A nice gift for holiday giving is Gene's book, "Lukas Maiden Voyage". It's a story of hope. It was written by a friend. Click here
Here's Gene and Leonard with your country favorites.
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