Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Herman Griffith 1968

    


Indeed, the music was fantastic. Herman Griffith, who joined us from KGFJ, was known for not "hitting the posts." This was due to the lack of a proper headphone output when AFRTS upgraded their studios. Given his style, Herman relied on the headphone output more than others. His energy and the music are truly memorable.



America's Popular Music 1965

 


Andy Mansfield  was with the network in the 1950s and 60s, playing records from his own collection.
Andy's original show was "Turn Back the Clock" with  his wife, former big band singer Virginia.  Always some interesting choices...




Monday, November 11, 2024

Tom Campbell 1971

 

Tom's just finishing up his first week on AFRTS.  Celebrate Friday!


Tom Campbell 1971

More Tom Campbell


Roland Bynum 1976

 


Here's our stop at the Creators Workshop 1976 with Roland Bynum.





Bill Stewart 1969

  


There were a lot of interviews.  The biggest stars found time to talk for the troops.  Bill Stewart talkd with Mel Lewis from the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1969.



Friday, November 8, 2024

Jim Pewter 1968

 


PV2 Jim Pewters and Jill St John in Korea 1964.  Jill was with the Bob Hope show.  Copyright Playground Productions.  Courtesy Jim Pewter.


Jim Pewter has your favorite oldies.  These guys did such a great job with Command Information.  I was just listening to this one and realized I had spent a minute being interested in a spot about hepatitis .  I would have been in Korea around this time.  Street vendors, things swimming in the water.  I did avoid the tattoo parlors..

Hear Jim every day at 6pm Central at www.mybestsounds.com

The music's great.  C'mon down to the malt shop..







Don Tracy 1980

  

In 1968 Don Tracy was winning in Hartford.  A handful of years later Los Angeles and the world...



Chris Noel 1969

 

Chris Noel is back with more.  It's 1969 with the music and the Voice of Home.

Hear Chris every evening at 11p Central at www.mybestsounds.com




Saturday, November 2, 2024

Jim Ameche 1965




Jim Ameche was known for his soothing sounds, hosting a high-profile easy listening show. His career began in 1930s radio, portraying the original "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy." After his brother Don Ameche departed from the Chase and Sanborn Show, Jim took over as the announcer, enjoying numerous successes during the Golden Age of Radio. By the 1950s, he had become a successful DJ in Los Angeles and New York, eventually syndicating his show nationwide. It was also during this period that he signed with AFRTS, continuing his career into the 1960s. Jim passed away in 1983.

 

Joe Ferguson 1983

 


In 1983 Joe Ferguson was at KUPL.  AFRTS picked him up for a series of shows from around the country, really being the voice of home.  It's a Tuesday in 1983 and time for the Joe Show!