His stay in Fort Dodge wasnt lengthy, but it did bring him a wife, Kae, to whom he remained married for the next 45 years of his life. His next stop in radios minor leagues took him to historic KWMT/Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he first spiced up his corny one-liners with cowbells and other barnyard sounds. (Despite his short tenure at KOIL, it was here that a creatively thinking program director, Chick Crabtree, shortened Rosenberg to Rose and adapted the disc jockeys initials, D.R., to create his doctoral persona.). She was funny, too, with her smoky voice and quick wit. San Francisco California USA Talk English Similar Stations KCBQ - Intelligent Talk 1170 AM San Diego, Talk KPBS 89.5 FM San Diego, Talk, Jazz, Gospel SN 960 The Fan Calgary, Talk CFMZ Classical 96.3 FM THE BAY AREA RADIO MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME ARE PROGRAMS OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RADIO SOCIETY, DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND HONORING THE HISTORY OF RADIO BROADCASTING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. His last big break came when KABL-FM became K-BIG 98.1 playing classic hits from the 70s. I think Les Garland was programming CKLW-Windsor/Detroit when he left for KFRC IN 1977. Rose was hyper with gags and wake-up calls. The name isnt terribly important, but it is connective to the story. StationWCBS-FMNew York, NY StationK-EARTH 101Los Angeles, CA Station1059 SUNNY FMOrlando, FL StationBIG 98.1Philadelphia, PA Station98.7 KLUVDallas-Fort Worth, TX StationMeTV FMChicago, IL Station104.3 WOMC DetroitDetroit, MI StationSunny 98.1San Diego, CA Station102.7 The BeachMiami, FL Station98.7 SimonGreensboro, NC Station94.9 WOLXMadison, WI After retiring in 2014, Flanagan self-published a memoir entitled Tight & Bright: A Diskjockey Vietnam Memoir. He also became interested in B Western movies, like the cowboy actor he was named for. He got a job in security, wearing a suit and working the front desk at the Embarcadero Center. The only thing she is missing is true love, and make it sound like he was issuing heartfelt advice, not just selling a song. San Diego Obituaries | Local Obits for San Diego, CA - Legacy.com Click the link above to hear the entire presentation in sequence, or listen to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 or Part 5 individually. The first generation of KFRCs Big 610 Men the Class of 1966 striking a classical pose. My name was attached so I guess it must have been some contest. I first met her after she arrived in L.A., at what was then the Top 40 powerhouse 93 KHJ-AM, where I handled morning news. How radio filled San Francisco's airwaves: A deep dive into the archive The Good Doctors second day on KFRC after arriving from Philadelphia. Website. I miss her a lot.. He is remembered as one of those quintessential Top 40 personalities with a booming voice, said Radio Waves columnist Ben Fong-Torres. Send him email at rwagoner@cox.net. Although he experienced a great deal of physical pain during the latter half of his life, he managed to put a smile on the faces of many Bay Area residents who listened to the morning radio show on KFRC. Doctor Dons 2,500th show on The Amazing AM. Her first language was German, so her English had a unique quality that you couldnt nail down. HARRY was my first call in the morning and the last call at night. He resided in Diamond Bar, CA at the time of his passing . KFRC The Final Minutes of The Big 610, August 1986 (30 minutes). He was offered a raise, but it was too little and too late, so he quit KFRC. Returning to Nebraska, he held an announcing position at KRNY/Kearney for about fifteen months before being pink-slipped again. Another great jock I admired was Tony Taylor at OR-FM in New York in 1968, so smooth. (KNBR in 2015 has. The head-on competition was great: KYA, KSOL, KSFX, K101, KDIA, KLOK, LIVE 105, KMEL (with the two humps). Her face was on every bus billboard in town. Family Radio - KEAR is a broadcast radio station in San Francisco, California, United States, providing Christian Education, Talk and Praise & Worship as the flagship station for the Family Radio network. Exhibit includes audio. Shana is still fondly remembered for her work, including a sense of happiness and humor that permeated her shows at KLOS and later KLSX (now KAMP, 97.1 FM), where she stayed until 1995. Oct. 23: Jane Dornacker, 40, the comedian and traffic reporter who was a San Francisco celebrity before moving to New York last year, died yesterday after her helicopter crashed into the Hudson. Away flits the merry machine, with Mrs. Herzog, wholly ignorant of the use of brakes, levers, or reverse gears, standing up in the front portion of the tonneau, exercising her suffragetical prerogative-free speech. Catchings worked at KFRC before Roses time, but was program director at ABCs KSFX when Rose was on air in the Bay Area. Although he got his first taste of broadcasting at age 15 (reporting on his trip to the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Valley Forge, Penn., for KODY in North Platte), Dr. Don Rose began his professional radio career in 1955 at KWBE in tiny Beatrice, Neb., while majoring in accounting at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. The couple stayed in bed for seven days "as a protest against war and violence in the world.". John Mack Flanagan, one of the top names in Top 40 radio at KFRC, "the Big 610," in the 1970s, died March 31 of congestive heart failure. Releasing himself from the earth's arms, Herzog, urged on in flight by a great devotion for his wife, caught up with the recalcitrant car and put a stop to the elopement. Philly Radio Legend Sid Mark Dies at 88 - NBC10 Philadelphia Ive never had any recognition in my 36-year-and-two-month career. Known for. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Innovative Californian folk-pop-rock combo The Byrds in London for their British tour. Debra Granger wrote to say she listened for about 11 hours a day. L-R: Dan Ethen, Michael Bennett, John Mack Flanagan and Steve Dini. Christian Daniel Mendoza. "I'm a strong swimmer. (Photo by H. Thompson/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. Radio Waves He was bigger than life and I was delighted the day he called to ask if he could stop by when I was programming in NH, just over two years ago. You wouldnt get to KFRC unless you were really good, and John fit in right away. The voice that followed him was deep and smooth while still energetic enough for AM. A snapshot of KFRC in the Winter of 1967, including Howard Clark, Les Turpin, Mike Phillips, Jay Stevens and Dale Dorman, plus news with Ron Robertson, Bob Safford, Mel Knox and Art Laskey. He was a great human being and I will truly miss him., Longtime personal friend DAVE SHOLIN, who does afternoons at Country KSJJ/BEND, OR, told ALL ACCESS, When it came to being real, HARRY was the best. Entercom assumed operations of The Sound on July 13. 1967: Pop group The Bee Gees, comprising of (left to right) drummer Colin Peterson, Maurice Gibb (1949 - 2003), guitarist Vince Melouney and twins Barry and Robin Gibb, reclining on a bear skin rug.. 31st March 1969: George Harrison (1943 - 2001) of The Beatles with his wife Patti Boyd, as they leave Esher and Walton Magistrates Court, following a 250 fine for possession of cannabis.. American folk/rock singer and songwriter Bob Dylan smiles during a meeting with the British press, April 28, 1965. The crazy and zany jokes Rose told were meant to put a smile on peoples faces, colleagues agreed. This broadcast, which takes place a day before John Lennons final interview debuts on KFRC, includes a Beatles song (Back In The USSR) and a Lennon song (Imagine), as well as a promo for the interview by Dave Sholin. And Id swear thats her in the 1986 pic. With special guest Charlie Van Dyke, visiting from 93/KHJ in Los Angeles to pay off a World Series wager by pushing Dr. Don around Union Square in a wheelbarrow. We were big fans of the John Wayne movies from the 1930s., In 2016, he was inducted into the National Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. The pay was top-shelf dollars, with actual performance bonuses, phat talent fees and contracts to boot. With the grace of God, Im standing here, but not by much, he said during his induction speech. I wouldnt be where I am today without your guidance and wisdom, HARRY. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. That is good. Its really too bad because he was a thoroughly delightful man, Cleaveland said. After departing KFRC following an extraordinary thirteen-year run, its DDRs first morning on the Contra Costa County station, from an in-studio recording. KFRC-FM (106.9 MHz) is a commercial radio station in San Francisco, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area. KFRC.com Classic Hits - The Home of Classic Hits! - Audacy Youre listening to Ben Fong-Torres on Moonalice Radio, he said. That pleasant personality was tested several times during and after his radio career because of a number of health problems. One year later he was inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. Edited version (scoped aircheck). Chuck Buell on KFRC (May 14, 1976; 4 minutes) Marvelous Mark on KFRC (June 1976; 22 minutes) BD Shana on KFRC (September 22, 1976 - 10 PM; 1 hour) BD The Hits and Headlines of 1976 on 610/KFRC with Mucho Morales (December 31, 1976): Mucho Morales on KFRC (December 31, 1976; 1 hour) BD Hertzog greets the bosom of Mother earth with touching impetus. THE BAY AREA RADIO MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME ARE PROGRAMS OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RADIO SOCIETY, DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND HONORING THE HISTORY OF RADIO BROADCASTING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. Nelson, who lived in Saco, Maine, had turned 71 years old in January. Willard Charles Varner. In addition, Connie Gordon presents a community-service report on family life in the 1980s. KFRC-FM - Bay Area Radio 106.9 FM | Live & for free Bayley, please click here. 1960s rock band Lovin' Spoonful, 1966. Plus KFRC news on the hour with Jack Hines. He is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Kae, five children and nine grandchildren. discs, featured rapid-fire clips of KFRCs stellar air staff including Dr. Don Rose, Tom Parker, Bob Anthony, John Mack Flanagan, Robin Bailey, Don Sainte-Johnn, Rick Shaw and Harry Nelson, plus brief snippets of news reports from Paul Fredericks, Jo Interrante, Connie Gordon, John Winters, Mike Colgan and Robert McCormick on the first disc, while the second highlighted the production side, leading off with the Clio Award-winning, Paul Frees-voiced Close Encounters promo which found KFRC offering eight seconds of radio silence to allow extra-terrestrial beings to use the 610 frequency to contact Earth. (7 1/2 ips reel) Who do I send it to for posting. But he soon returned to the station which provided a limousine that picked him up at 5 a.m. each day to commute to work. Does anyone have a picture of Leslie Nelson, The Slim One? Johnnie Mack Flanagan was born Nov. 15, 1946, in Concordia, Kan., and named after Johnny Mack Brown, who was in cowboy movies. Drew stayed until 71, whenSebastian Stonecame in from WOR-FM/New York. A capsulized audio overview of KFRC from the radio trade magazine known as Fred. These recordings, issued on a pair of 45 r.p.m. He is a general assignment reporter with a focus on writing feature-length obituaries. 783 on our top list. [], I would love to have more of his radio recording besides the 1967 cd I have isnt more cds I can purchase with him announcing I would love to have John Bailey. When he heard that Rose was paid $300,000, Flanagan protested loudly. An amazing recording of young Don Rose (at about 22 years of age) in an audition tape from KWMT in Fort Dodge, Iowa, demonstrating the full range of his capabilities. KFRC San Francisco - Online Radio Box An article on the event, featuring a photo of Flanagan in an Army T-shirt, appeared in The Chronicles Radio Waves column in the Sunday Datebook last weekend. A celebration of life is being planned for later this SUMMER. Oct. 23: Jane Dornacker, 40, the comedian and traffic reporter who was a San Francisco celebrity before moving to New York last year, died yesterday after her helicopter crashed into the Hudson River while she was on the air. 10th December 1968: Roger Daltrey, singer with British rock band The Who.. 21st April 1969: American blues rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970).. 3rd September 1968: American psychedelic rock band, The Doors during a press conference at Heathrow Airport, London (left to right); drummer John Densmore, keyboard player Ray Mansarek, vocalist Jim Morrison (1943 - 1971) and guitarist Robby Krieger.. March 1965: Legendary American rock 'n' roll singer-songwriter Roy Orbison (1936 - 1988), signing autographs for fans.. 10th December 1968: British rock group The Who performing at the Rolling Stones' "Rock And Roll Circus" event, a performance at Internel Studios in Stonebridge Park, Wembley, devised to be filmed for television.. 5th April 1969: Rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970).. 21st December 1969: Singer Mick Jagger of British rock group the Rolling Stones on stage at London's Lyceum Ballroom.. American rock group Jefferson Airplane performs on stage at the Central Park bandshell, New York City, August 1969. At one point, his ratings nearly topped the market leader, KGO, in the time slot. She was the first female disc jockey on Top 40 KFRC/San Francisco back in 1974; in 1976, she became the first female DJ to hit the airwaves of Top 40 KHJ (930 AM . The line up is, from left to right; Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer and John McVie.. 11th January 1967: British pop group The Rolling Stones in Green Park, London, shortly before flying to the States to perform on the "Ed Sulivan Show," one of the most popular entertainment shows on American television.. 1968: Jimi Hendrix and Mitch Mitchell of The Jimi Hendrix Experience wave goodbye as they board an aeroplane at London Airport, with assorted members of the Byrds, the Soft Machine and the Alan Price Set.. 29th April 1968: American rock 'n' roll singer and guitarist Bill Haley (1925 - 1981) arriving at London Airport.. 22nd May 1967: The Beatles (clockwise from top left: Ringo Starr, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Paul McCartney) pose for a photocall to promote their new album "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.". Despite his poor health, he was named Disc Jockey of the Year for 1973 byBillboard. Phil Lerza has been chief engineer at KFRC since Rose was on the air. The text for this exhibit is currently in process.
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