OFF-TOPIC ARCHIVE

   August 11, 2019

Jason Remington

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  1. December 5, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    The oldest person ever to top Billboard’s Hot 100 is at #1 this week.

    Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was recorded for Decca when she was thirteen and it hit the charts for the first time in 1960, one day after her sixteenth birthday.

    Little Miss Dynamite turns 79 on December 11th.

    Here she is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsZy9t-qDc

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brenda-lee-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-billboard-hot-100-chart/

  2. December 1, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    Brain-dead interviewer: “I just have to ask you . . . ” (blather blather)

    Brain-dead interviewer: “How do you respond to people who say that . . . ” (any baseless observation). Proper response would be, “Which people have you heard say that? What are their names?”, thus stumping the brain-dead interviewer.

    Brain-dead interviewer: “Talk about . . . ” (any issue the interviewer was too lazy to research before air time)

  3. November 30, 2023 at QZVX

    Martin R. Howell says:

    Good Day Seattle has a completely new set. Everything has been redone from the anchor desk to the looks of the weather and the traffic. I don’t know if it will replace the afternoon and early evening sets but can only assume it will. Not sure what the objective is with the change but it could be an attempt to make things less overwhelming. Who knows. The same music is still in place. I am not wild about the changes. Perhaps they will grow on me.

  4. November 29, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Attn: News anchors, reporters, sportscasters and meteorologists— PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop trotting out that tired line “I want to thank those of you that TRUSTED ME TO TELL YOUR STORIES… ”

    Such verbal vomit must stop. Think of a new line or just STFU and sign-off.

  5. November 25, 2023 at QZVX

    John Ross says:

    Do people actually still watch Tel-A-Lie-Vision? Lol.

  6. November 24, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    I just found a pretty nice little radio station. KGVY 1080 AM, Green Valley AZ. AC/Oldies 50s. 60s, 70’s, 80’s

    Actually live too. I just heard the dj explaining at the top of the hour that ABC News didn’t come on and it must be some satellite problem.

    Live radio at https://kgvy1080.com/ and some of the radio apps “Not pirate radio, just radio for pirates”

    The music’s good. I look forward to listening while cruising.

    • November 25, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      KGVY has a good selection of music. Listening after midnight, Seattle time. I will bookmark this one. Good find!

      • November 25, 2023 at QZVX

        Dick Ellingson says:

        I thought you’d like it, Jason. Even though you’re younger than me, you remember what once existed and appreciate things well done.

        I was hearing things I played in the 60’s and 70’s and hadn’t heard since. I was playing a mental “Name that Tune” – no, no, no – that’s “We spin it, you win it!” and catching them all on chord 1, 2 or 3.

        Damn, it’s good to be old and sane!

        • Untitled Comment by Jason Remington

          Now, if you can remember the record label for each tune, that’s EXTRA!

  7. November 20, 2023 at QZVX

    Bean says:

    I really enjoy channel 13 morning show. A great team. Lots of fun. That said, I immediately change the channel when I see Taylor Winkle, the blonde Barbie clone doing the weather, or the women from the show directly after.

  9. October 22, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    Overrated Japanese baseball player Ichiro Suzuki hit the big five-oh today.

  10. October 9, 2023 at QZVX

    Martin R. Howell says:

    I was surprised when going to FOX13 to this morning to find Erin Mayovsky sitting next to Bill Wixey at the anchor desk. No longer a “weather reporter,” she is pretty, smart, and pleasant.
    From the updated FOX13 News Personalities site https://www.fox13seattle.com/person/all
    “Erin Mayovsky is an anchor on Good Day Seattle.”

    • September 27, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Good story and this is a lesson for those of us feeling down in the dumps on a bad day. We really have very little to complain about, comparatively.

      • September 28, 2023 at QZVX

        Louis says:

        I was diagnosed with Menieres in the mid 90’s. It’s effects are life altering. That said I had a cousin that passed a few years back in his early 70’s, who was a quadriplegic from an accident in his 20’s. His daily life was a struggle that taught me any issues I had were minor in comparison. I never once heard him complain. He was a role model to me.

  12. September 13, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 — For generations of Southern Californians, he’s known as the brainchild behind the “Los Angeles Radio People” website, which kept an ongoing log of nearly every individual who worked at an AM or FM in the nation’s No. 2 market by size between 1957 and 1997. He launched KIQQ-FM 100.3 in Los Angeles in the 1970s.

    Today, the name Don Barrett is one thousands of individuals in the Golden State know, thanks to those efforts. And, many are now mourning the passing of Barrett, who was 81 years of age. RBR.COM

    (INSIDERADIO.COM) Don Barrett, who chronicled Los Angeles radio and the personalities that contributed to it in a pair of books and the LARadio.com website, has passed away after battling liver cancer. He was 81.

    Barrett, who launched L.A.’s KIQQ (now KKLQ) in the early 1970s, wrote “Los Angeles Radio People – 1957-1995” and launched the LARadio.com website to publicize the book and its follow-up “Los Angeles Radio People Volume 2 – 1957-1997,” according to Los Angeles media reporter Richard Wagoner.

    The website evolved into a news source for radio changes and developments in the Los Angeles market until October 2020, when he stopped publishing daily updates.

    Last month, Barrett posted news of his diagnosis on the website relating to the writings of Joan Didion, who coined the phrase “ordinary instant.”

    “For the past two months, I have been in constant pain. Doctors, hospitals, and ERs,” Barrett wrote, Wagoner reports. “Yesterday, I was in the San Luis Obispo ER for more tests. And there it was in an ordinary instant – advanced stages of liver cancer that had spread… The doctor was sorry to pass on the news and couldn’t hold back tears. Cherie and I looked at each other, burst into tears, and almost simultaneously said, ‘I think this is my ordinary instant.’”
    Upon his death, the website now consists of two photos of Barrett and his wife and the sentence “In an ordinary instant – cancer has taken LARadio.com.”

    Barrett’s career spanned several decades and multiple roles within the broadcasting and entertainment industry. Starting as a DJ at KNEZ-AM in Lompoc, California, he quickly climbed the ranks to become the Program Director of KABL in San Francisco and General Manager for WWWW and WDRQ in Detroit.

  13. September 10, 2023 at QZVX

    Martin R. Howell says:

    When we return we’ll hear from a lucky person that survived today’s storm and lived to tell about it.

  14. September 9, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    Stop using the phrase “game changer” in commercials. Stop it, I said!

    • September 9, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      I’m happy to say that the word ARTISAN is being not being used as often as it was a couple years ago. Also, SOLUTIONS. “Your home heating and cooling solutions company.” No, it’s service and repair, not solutions. I think “solutions” is dying out, as is “artisan”.
      Losing GAME CHANGER would be a SEA CHANGE.

      • September 9, 2023 at QZVX

        T.K. says:

        Whenever I hear about something that is “beloved” and “iconic,” I just want to puke. Especially when the “icon” hasn’t been around as long as some of the shirts in my closet.

        • Untitled Comment by Jason Remington

          I would argue that the iconic movie actors have all passed away, and that many were actually beloved. Time will tell which of the current bunch will deserve those labels.

        • Untitled Comment by Dick Ellingson

          Here’s the only legitimate use of “iconic”:

          J.M. Smucker acquires Hostess, maker of iconic Twinkies, for $5.6 billion

          “Beloved” would also apply.

      • September 10, 2023 at QZVX

        Dick Ellingson says:

        Sea change = salt water enema

  15. August 11, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    From today’s New Orleans Times-Picayune:

    “Chick-fil-A plans to open another location in Jefferson Parish. Here’s what we know.”

    • August 11, 2023 at QZVX

      Dan Slather says:

      Well, BREAKING NEWS!!! Film at 11…

    • August 2, 2023 at QZVX

      Dick Ellingson says:

      “K-Kiss in Pittsburg”. The first oldies station I ever heard, late 1961. I was in USCG boot camp in Alameda.

  17. July 14, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    This will also be a blow to cable tv unless Comcast and other cable operations work some sweet deals with streaming services. Either way, this revenue will be lost. (carriage fees)

  18. July 14, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    KONG 16 or KZJO 22 possibly. KFFV 44 already has the popular MeTV. These are stations that don’t show up on many of the streaming services.

    • July 14, 2023 at QZVX

      John Fortmeyer says:

      With September only a month and a half away, I am surprised a new local affiliate hasn’t been announced yet.

      • July 14, 2023 at QZVX

        Jason Remington says:

        This is one development that is of interest, in an otherwise boring media climate.

  19. July 14, 2023 at QZVX

    John Fortmeyer says:

    I am curious if any Seattle TV stations have yet announced that they will soon carry the CW network, following the recent announcement that KSTW 11 will drop the CW and go independent come September?

  20. July 13, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Nexstar Media Group said stations it owns in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Tampa, Florida, will become affiliates of The CW starting September 1.

    Nexstar bought control of The CW from Warner Bros. Discovery and CBS parent Paramount Global, and CBS announced it planned to drop the network at all eight The CW affiliates it owns.

    CBS also owns The CW affiliates in Atlanta, Seattle (KSTW 11), Detroit, Sacramento and Pittsburgh. Nexstar vowed The CW would continue to reach 100% of U.S. TV households. CEO Perry Sook said he expected a bidding war among stations seeking The CW affiliation in some markets.

    The CW’s new affiliates are WPHL Philadelphia; KRON San Francisco; and WTTA Tampa. All of those stations are currently affiliates of Fox’s MyNetworkTV and will continue to carry MyNetwork on digital broadcast channels.

    • July 13, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      I’m guessing KSTW will become an affiliate of something like MYtv.

  21. July 13, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    The latest ratings survey shows Conservative talk “The Patriot” in the basement with the HD2 channels. And, when will Lotus step up and change the format at 101.5 KPLZ?

  22. June 22, 2023 at QZVX

    Glen Harris says:

    Here’s a question for the Morning Jocks, past and present… How did/do you make your show different from all the others on the dial?

    I’m not a Boss Jock. I’ve never tried to be someone like a Lan Roberts, Shotgun Tom Kelley, or any other of the jocks who blazed the trail before me. I came from a background in news and talk radio, and had to transition into being a disc jockey, thanks to small market job attrition. So my influences were those in news and talk.

    I approach my morning show like, “I’m your neighbor, who just wants to play some great music for you.” Yes, there is the news and sports stuff, but – where I can – I’ll interject some aspect of my life (where appropriate) into show prep. I try to start each hour of the show with something personal (but not too personal). And I always end the show with something uplifting, to give listeners something fun to leave with.

    In this time of syndicated shows, the encroachment of A.I., and the decline of small market radio, my question remains: how did/do you make your show different from all the others on the dial? I’d love to hear what others have done.

    • June 25, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      There was a lot of competition in morning radio (1990) when I was the morning jock at 85 KTAC. I played the music and injected humor now and then. I competed as much as a Tacoma/Pierce County station could have at that time. Most of the heavyweight talent was on Seattle FM. My objective was to keep it upbeat and have fun.

  23. June 10, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    KMRE-LPfm public radio is moving to 88.3 fm this month, Sunday June 11. The station description from the website: As a community powered independent media organization, KMRE showcases programs created by local community members…discover a mix of social justice, educational, conversational, local music, variety show and specialty music programming.

    I tuned in on Saturday and the station was playing Southern Gospel music.

    “Whatcom Community College (WCC) and Kulshan Community Media/KMRE 102.3 FM (KMRE) announced their partnership that will create new opportunities for WCC students and a new home for the community radio station. KMRE will now be affiliated with and headquartered on the WCC campus.”

  24. May 20, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Streaming is the future of RADIO, nothing new in that statement. How are stations going to stand out among the tens of thousands of competitors? Jackson Del Weaver & Keith Samuels discuss this on the Media Insultant podcast. https://t.ly/9tpE

  27. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    John Ross says:

    One more item of interest that Rich Brother Robbin had his hands on: Bill Drake’s BOSS Radio. The last paragraph of this sums up what you and I have been talking about, i.e., the demise of real radio to the corporate bean counters.

    THEY OUT DRAKED DRAKE: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2008/dec/10/blurt3/

    Now it’s time to take that walk… and listen to those Oldies again!

    Have a great weekend!

    • May 5, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      That article from 2008– so much damage has been done since then. Can local radio stay afloat along with other streaming options? Radio has to adapt and improve content. I don’t see that happening.

  28. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    John Ross says:

    Send that RichBroRadio URL to your phone… and you can listen while you weed, walk, or just lay around listening!

    I figure there’s almost 9-hours of GREAT RichBroRadio Oldies listening time.

    Somehow, someway, this Oldies stream needs to be RESURRECTED as a full-time, 24/7 endeavor! I’m thinking about it.

  29. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Thanks for the lead! Lotsa good stuff to listen to this weekend. RichBroRadio had the deep cuts rarely heard on terrestrial oldies stations–when there were such things.

  30. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    John Ross says:

    Ahh, Jason, we’re in luck! A fellow by the name of Steven Green has quite a collection of Rich Brother Robbin’s “RichBroRadio.com” internet streams from a few years ago, untelescoped, each about 45-minutes long that automatically segue to the next stream from a different day/time.

    You might like the flavor of these, as they’re what I call WHOLESOME OLDIES, definitely not of the “cookie cutter” blend.

    https://archive.org/details/02-rich-brother-robbin-radio-may-18/01+Rich+Brother+Robbin+Radio+May+17_+1.mp3

    Also, Green has amassed a HUGE number of airchecks from all over the place and they’re archived here:

    https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Steven+Green%22

    That last link will keep your ears occupied for days on end!!!

  31. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    So, KVKVI must have some money behind it because donations won’t support royalty fees.
    KGY in Olympia has a good selection of syndicated Oldies programs at night and weekends that sometimes play “lost oldies” or oldies I don’t hear in the regular KGY playlist. KGY also has a quality, local air staff. But, the KGY playlist isn’t rich enough for my taste. It needs to be wider and deeper. It’s not bubble gum, but it is cookie cutter oldies.

  32. May 5, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Murder, for sure!. Management doesn’t hire the people that can make the format work. It requires live bodies, tweaking the playlist.

    • July 14, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Thanks for the tip! Posted the video. Will keep an eye on where she is going from here…

  34. April 29, 2023 at QZVX

    John Ross says:

    Jason, et al… Gotta question. Who was the KOMO TV-4 Meteorologist BEFORE Ray Ramsey? I wanna say is first name was Bruce – and he was a pilot. This would’ve been in the early 1960’s. He was killed while landing a Cessna 172 *(I think!) with a tailwind, instead of landing into the wind like we normally do. Anybody know, or perhaps has a copy of the article? Thanks so much!

    JR

    • April 30, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Dic Gardner was KOMO TV’s first weather man, joining as the station took to the air in 1953. Gardner also co-hosted the late afternoon ladies program as “the handy man”. Gardner started at KMO 13 in Tacoma before joining KOMO 4. He was a writer and had several novels published. He left Seattle in 1954 to pursue his writing career.
      Marge Anderson replaced Dic Gardner. KOMO gave her the title, “Miss Weather”. She was soon replaced by Anita Busek. KOMO began airing select programming in color about that time, the late night news was one of those programs. In 1957, Busek left KOMO TV and became the Program Director at KBLE 1050 AM. She was replaced by Bruce Caldwell. Caldwell died when his private plane crashed in 1960. Also killed were Caldwell’s wife and their adopted son who was only 6 months old.
      Howard Reiquam, a professional member of the American Meteorological Association was the KOMO weather expert during the 1960s. Reiquam was also the meteorologist at Boeing. Reiquam was replaced by Ray Ramsey in November 1965.

      • April 30, 2023 at QZVX

        Dick Ellingson says:

        Dic Gardner is the weather man whose name I could never remember while talking about them on this forum. In 1953, my buds and I were 14 but one had a sister who was 20 or 21. She and Dic Gardner were an “item” for a time. She was a Western Airlines stewardess back when the main qualification was to be a beautiful girl.

      • April 30, 2023 at QZVX

        John Ross says:

        Thanks Jason! I found the original article from Idaho, June 1, 1960, here:
        https://www.lmtribune.com/flashback/elk-river-plane-crash-fatal-to-four/article_1607df19-f7e9-57fd-8f04-c1015e564a05.html

        With warm June weather and with 5-souls on board, his Cessna 172 was probably over gross weight. That combined with a higher density altitude *(air is thinner on a hot day) and a tail-wind, most likely those factors sealed their fait. Really sad. Bruce was an excellent weatherman.

  35. April 27, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    I don’t think there is enough of an AAA audience to support a commercial station any longer, even in Seattle and that KPNW FM has a limited shelf life. I wager that KPNW FM will flip to Smooth Jazz by December 2024. Research will prove there is as much an audience for that as there is for AAA or 24/7 Traffic & Weather.
    KIXI ownership considered turning to listener-supported funding before flipping to brokered programming and has now flipped back to “more music”. As much as I would hate to lose the Oldies & Standards of KIXI, I don’t see that station surviving much longer without FM (the HD channel is not the answer) and a very slight tweaking of the playlist.

  36. April 27, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    We should start a dead pool for certain stations in the Seattle market. KPNW FM, KIXI, KJR AM, KPTR, etc.

  38. April 4, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Another one of my pet peeves… Companies that talk about how they are branding their radio station. But that is not what a brand is.

    Brand is the cumulative perception of a company’s products over time. – Elon Musk

    Yes. Thank you, Elon.

  39. March 28, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Beautiful Music stations are fading away. But here are a few that live online:

    AccuRadio: Beautiful Music
    http://www.accuradio.com/beautiful/

    Beautiful Instrumentals.com
    http://beautifulmusicradio.blogspot.mx/

    Beautiful Music 101
    https://radio.streemlion.com:1665/stream

    Easy 94: Pensacola, FL
    http://easy94.com

    Escape: Sirius-XM Radio (Subscription only)
    http://www.siriusxm.com/escape

    Hits on Guitar
    https://radio.streemlion.com:2315/stream

    Hollywood Candlelight and Wine
    http://www.radio.net/s/hollywoodcandlelight

    Humboldt 101
    http://humboldt101.com

    Illinois Street Lounge – Soma FM
    http://somafm.com/illstreet/

    Instrumentals Forever
    http://instrumentalsforever.eu

    JIB On The Web: Tribute to WJIB-FM, Boston
    http://jibontheweb.com

    KABL Radio: San Francisco, CA
    http://kablradio.com

    KHOY: Laredo, TX
    http://khoy.org

    KJBM: Los Angeles, CA
    http://kjbmradio.com

    KLUX: Robstown/Corpus Christi, TX
    http://klux.org

    KNCT: Killeen, TX
    http://knct.org/knctfm.htm

    Kozey Radio
    https://thebreez.com/listen-now-to-kozey-radio/

    Lovely Instrumentals 101.5
    https://live365.com/station/Lovely-Instrumentals-101-5-FM-a65725

    Radio Cherry Hill
    http://live365.com/station/Radio-Cherry-Hill-a84169

    Radio Instrumental Gold
    http://radiosgold.com/goldinstrumental

    Radio Soft Music No Stress
    http://streema.com/radios/Radio_Soft_Music_No_Stress

    Radio Scalla
    http://www.radioscalla.com.br

    Seeburg 1000
    http://seeburg1000

    Sweet Melodies
    http://sweetmelodies.radio.net/

    The Breeze
    http://www.thebreez.com

    The Lake Breeze
    http://thebreez.com/the-lake-breez

    The Oasis – Modern Easy Listening
    http://theoasismel.com

    The Peach
    http://www.iheart.com/live/the-peach-8812/

    WEMP: Two Rivers, WI
    http://wemp989.com

    WFLM – World’s Finest Listening Music: Crown Point, IN
    https://thebreez.com/listen-to-the-worlds-finest-listening-music-wflm/

    WJST: Jet Set Radio
    http://wjstjetsetradio.live

    WQEZ-DB / Beautiful QEZ: Birmingham, AL
    http://qezradio.com

    • August 10, 2024 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Imagine the music licensing fees for an Internet broadcaster such as thebreez.com which has half a dozen formats running.

  40. March 10, 2023 at QZVX

    Dick Ellingson says:

    Who would have guessed that each station has a history dating back to its founding?

    KIRO was owned by Queen City Broadcasting Company. In 1869, Portland real estate speculators had begun touting Seattle as “Queen City of The Pacific Northwest”. The nickname caught on and stuck until the scarecrows running the Convention and Visitors Bureau decided to call it the Emerald City.

      • March 10, 2023 at QZVX

        Jason Remington says:

        I think the Visitors Bureau can take a cue from the JP Patches program, judging by the current state of the place, and just refer to it as The City Dump.

  41. March 8, 2023 at QZVX

    Glen Harris says:

    Just curious about “gag reels”. I was fortunate enough to get in the industry before all-digital audio was a thing. At my first, second, and third stations – we kept an archive of recording session/on-air bloopers and fails, which we would air at our station Christmas parties. We’d all laugh hard, and relay stories about a client, news story, or just what was happening at the station at that time. Right now, I’m working on a small archive project, from my first station, KXLE.

    • March 8, 2023 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Everybody loves a gag reel!

  43. March 4, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Classic Hits-Oldies KVKVI (that’s right) KVKVI.com https://www.kvkvi.com/
    Did the website owner get his call letters from 570 AM Seattle, or the Outer Limits episode “The Galaxy Being”?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Galaxy_Being

    This show from 1963. Called “The_Galaxy_Being”.
    Takes place at Radio Station KVKVI.

    • April 23, 2023 at QZVX

      Mike Greene says:

      In the Outer Limits episode “Galaxy Being”, the radio station call letters are KXKVI.
      Yes, KVKVI Radio’s call letters are very close…..because we love the Outer Limits…and MGM Entertainment owns the rights to the call letters KXKVI.

      • April 24, 2023 at QZVX

        Jason Remington says:

        KVKVI is an Internet radio station http://kvkvi.com/
        KVI Seattle tried an Oldies format but has had more success with Talk.

    • May 5, 2023 at QZVX

      John Ross says:

      Dang! My ears have been glued to the Internet Stream of KVKVI with Music Mike since you first mentioned it here, Jason. Talk about a FANTASTIC oldies playlist in the +4,000 tune category! A little old, a little newer, but all in all a superbly selected song list that keeps ya movin’ like no other. And the KVKVI jingle package is spot on.

      While KVKVI seems to have a wider spectrum of tunes, reaching into the 90’s hits and those that were down the Billlboard 100 top list, Rich “Brother Robbin” Werges with his oldies internet stream RichBroRadio had narrowed in on more of the classic oldies from the late 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, doing his internet stream from Oceanside, CA and later from Tuscon, AZ.

      We’ve missed RichBroRadio Oldies for the past couple of years, so KVKVI is refreshing to say the least. Better than ANYTHING on Seattle radio today!

      • May 5, 2023 at QZVX

        Jason Remington says:

        “KVKVI is the best Oldies station on the Internet.” Change my mind.

  44. March 4, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    KOL — Vincent Kraft did not operate KOL and the call letter history quoted by ChatGPT is false. The call letters were (MAY 23, 1922) KDZE, later KFOA, KOL, and in 1975-KMPS in that order.

    KJR call letters were never KFC.

    The J.P. Patches program was always on KIRO 7, not KSTW 11.

    KIRO 7 did not launch a 24 hour tv news channel in the 80s/90s.

  45. March 4, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Chat GPT can be used with caution. See if you can spot all of the errors in these station histories, compiled by ChatGPT in less than 4 minutes total time.

    —-Tell me the history of KJR radio—

    KJR is a radio station in Seattle, Washington, and it has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1922. Originally, the station was known as KFC, and it was one of the first commercial radio stations in the Pacific Northwest.

    In 1932, the station’s call letters were changed to KJR, and it became one of the most popular radio stations in the region. KJR played a key role in promoting the emerging genres of rock and roll and rhythm and blues in the 1950s and 1960s, and it was known as “Seattle’s King of Rock and Roll.”

    During this time, KJR was home to a number of popular disc jockeys, including Pat O’Day, who later became a prominent concert promoter, and Lan Roberts, who was known for his distinctive on-air persona and catchphrases.

    In the 1970s, KJR shifted its format to adult contemporary music, and it remained a popular station throughout the decade. In the 1980s and 1990s, the station went through a number of ownership changes and format shifts, including a brief stint as a country music station.

    In the 2000s, KJR returned to its roots as a classic rock station, and it remains one of the most popular radio stations in the Seattle area today. The station has also been recognized for its community service and charitable work, including its annual “Toys for Tots” toy drive.

    —-Tell me the history of KOL radio Seattle—

    KOL was a radio station based in Seattle, Washington, with a rich history dating back to the 1920s. The station was founded in 1922 by Vincent Kraft and was originally known as KFKB, which stood for “Kraft Foods Kountry Broadcast.”

    In the early years, KFKB primarily aired farm reports and other agricultural programming. However, the station eventually expanded its programming to include news, sports, and music.

    In 1927, KFKB changed its call letters to KOL, which stood for “Kraft of Listening.” The station continued to grow and became one of the most popular radio stations in the Pacific Northwest.

    During the 1930s and 1940s, KOL was home to a number of popular radio programs, including “The Breakfast Club” and “The Lone Ranger.” The station also played a key role in providing news and information during World War II, with correspondents reporting from the front lines.

    In the 1950s and 1960s, KOL shifted its format to rock and roll, and it became known as “Seattle’s Home of the Hits.” The station was home to a number of popular disc jockeys, including Pat O’Day and Dick Curtis.

    In the 1970s, KOL shifted its format again, this time to adult contemporary music, and it remained a popular station throughout the decade. However, by the 1980s, the station’s ratings had declined, and it eventually changed ownership and format.

    Today, KOL no longer exists as a separate entity, as its frequency was merged with another station in the 1990s. However, its legacy lives on in the memories of those who grew up listening to the station and in the history of Seattle radio.

    —-Tell me the history of KIRO TV Seattle—

    KIRO TV is a television station based in Seattle, Washington, with a long history dating back to its founding in 1958. The station was originally owned by the Bonneville International Corporation, which also owned several radio stations in the Seattle area.

    When KIRO TV launched, it was the first television station in Seattle to broadcast in color, and it quickly became one of the most popular stations in the region. In the early years, KIRO TV aired a mix of local news, sports, and entertainment programming.

    In the 1960s and 1970s, KIRO TV expanded its news coverage, becoming known for its in-depth reporting and investigative journalism. The station was also home to several popular local programs, including “J.P. Patches,” a children’s show that aired for more than two decades.

    In the 1980s and 1990s, KIRO TV continued to grow and evolve, adding newscasts and expanding its coverage of local and national news. In 1995, the station became the first in the region to launch a 24-hour news channel, known as KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.

    Today, KIRO TV remains a popular and trusted source for news and information in the Seattle area. The station has won numerous awards for its journalism, including several Peabody Awards, and it has a reputation for providing in-depth coverage of local issues and events. KIRO TV is also known for its community outreach efforts, including its annual “Warm Hearts, Warm Coats” coat drive.

    —-Tell me the history of KSTW TV Tacoma

    KSTW TV is a television station based in Tacoma, Washington, with a history that dates back to its founding in 1953. The station was originally owned by the Tacoma News Tribune, and it was the first television station to be based in the Tacoma area.

    In the early years, KSTW TV aired a mix of local news, sports, and entertainment programming, including a popular children’s show hosted by J.P. Patches. The station also aired syndicated programs and movies, as well as local public affairs programming.

    In the 1980s, KSTW TV became an affiliate of the CBS television network, and it began airing popular shows like “Murder, She Wrote” and “60 Minutes.” The station also expanded its news coverage, launching a newscast known as “Northwest Afternoon,” which focused on local news and events.

    In the 1990s, KSTW TV changed ownership several times, eventually becoming part of the Viacom family of television stations. During this time, the station continued to air popular network programming, including shows like “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Survivor.”

    In recent years, KSTW TV has continued to evolve, adding newscasts and expanding its coverage of local news and events. The station is also known for its community outreach efforts, including its annual “Home Team Harvest” food drive.

    Today, KSTW TV is a popular and trusted source for news, entertainment, and information in the Tacoma and Seattle areas. The station is affiliated with the CBS television network and continues to air popular shows and sporting events.

    —-Tell me the history of KCPQ TV Tacoma—

    KCPQ TV is a television station based in Tacoma, Washington, with a history that dates back to its founding in 1953. The station was originally owned by the Clover Park School District and broadcast on a limited basis, airing educational and instructional programming.

    In the 1970s, KCPQ TV expanded its coverage and became a full-time commercial station. The station aired a mix of syndicated programming and local news and events coverage, and it quickly became one of the most popular stations in the Tacoma area.

    In the 1980s, KCPQ TV was sold to Kelly Broadcasting, which continued to build on the station’s success. The station expanded its news coverage and added new programs and features, including “Nitebeat,” a late-night talk show that aired for several years.

    In the 1990s, KCPQ TV was sold again, this time to the Tribune Company, which owned several other television stations across the country. Under Tribune’s ownership, KCPQ TV became an affiliate of the FOX television network and began airing popular network shows like “The Simpsons” and “Beverly Hills 90210.”

    In recent years, KCPQ TV has continued to grow and evolve, adding newscasts and expanding its coverage of local news and events. The station is also known for its community outreach efforts, including its annual “Joy of Sharing” toy drive.

    Today, KCPQ TV is a popular and trusted source for news, entertainment, and information in the Tacoma and Seattle areas. The station is affiliated with the FOX television network and continues to air popular network shows and sporting events.

  46. March 3, 2023 at QZVX

    Glen Harris says:

    I’ve dabbled in ChatGPT, just to see what it could do. I asked it to create biographies for a few fictional bands, as well as poems for foodstuffs, like grilled cheese. Each time, the A.I. was frighteningly quick with a creative response. I’m experimenting using ChatGPT for writing 30 seconds spots. I’ve seen a couple of examples that – sadly – are more creative than some efforts I’ve seen over the past 30 years. If you are an A.E., writing lazy copy, get ready to be replaced by A.I. for your tail-end sale.

  47. March 2, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    Can ChatGTP replace the disc jockey on the radio? I gave ChatGTP this command and these are the results.

    give me intros to each song in the Top 40 tunes for this week in 1969, limit each intro to about 10 seconds
    Sure, here are intros to some of the top songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 1, 1969:

    “Everyday People” by Sly & The Family Stone – This funk classic starts with a groovy bassline and then bursts into an energetic chorus.

    “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and The Shondells – This psychedelic rock song opens with a dreamy guitar riff and features a catchy chorus that builds to a powerful crescendo.

    “Touch Me” by The Doors – The legendary Jim Morrison starts off this song with a sultry spoken word intro before launching into a classic rock anthem.

    “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations – This upbeat pop song begins with a memorable trumpet melody and features catchy vocals and a sing-along chorus.

    “This Magic Moment” by Jay and the Americans – This romantic ballad opens with a gentle piano melody and showcases the smooth vocal stylings of lead singer Jay Black.

    “Games People Play” by Joe South – This country-infused pop hit starts off with a catchy guitar riff and features insightful lyrics about human nature and society.

    “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye – This soul classic begins with a memorable drum intro and showcases the iconic voice of Marvin Gaye as he tells the story of a brokenhearted man.

    “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival – This rock and roll classic starts with a swampy guitar riff and features the soulful vocals of lead singer John Fogerty.

    “Time of the Season” by The Zombies – This psychedelic pop song opens with a haunting keyboard riff and features the smooth vocals of lead singer Colin Blunstone.

    “Hooked on a Feeling” by B.J. Thomas – This upbeat pop hit begins with a memorable “Ooga-chaka” chant and features catchy vocals and a driving rhythm section.

    It depends on how you word your request to ChatGTP. The results are often disappointing. But, you can bet that if it could replace DJs, radio stations will pay for an artificial intelligence source rather than paying hourly wages.

  48. February 23, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    95.7 KJEB is #1 in the latest PPM ratings. It still has THE JET moniker but has lost the KJR call letters. The JEB is Seattle’s Feel Good Variety of the 80’s and More, according to the liners. No duh! The second song was a tune-out for me, but amongst all that coal there may be a few diamonds, I thought. So I hung in for a longer listen. And hit a stack of spots. Bouncing over to the iHeart KJEB web page, I reviewed the playlist. In the past hour, listeners heard Van Morisson’s Brown-Eyed Girl, which to me is a sign. I’m guessing there are 400 or fewer tunes in the whole KJEB playlist and these have been played to death over the past decade or so. The list probably comes from Consultants-R-Us, was listener-tested, and given a stamp of approval for a cookie-cutter format you will hear in all major markets. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” because after one song they were back into a commercial-promo break. I then got Rick-rolled. Yep! They are never gonna give it up, never gonna change the playlist, too shy to say it, they know the game and they’re gonna play it. I’m out after 20 minutes. That’s all I can stand and I can’t stand no more! I had to JET.

  49. February 16, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    I make my living off the evening news
    Just give me something-something I can use
    People love it when you lose,
    They love dirty laundry

    Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
    I just have to look good, I don’t have to be clear

    Come and whisper in my ear
    Give us dirty laundry

    We got the bubble-headed-bleach-blond
    Who comes on at five
    She can tell you ’bout the plane crash with a gleam in her eye
    It’s interesting when people die

    Can we film the operation?
    Is the head dead yet?
    You know, the boys in the newsroom got a running bet
    Get the widow on the set!

    Kick ’em when they’re up
    Kick ’em when they’re down
    Kick ’em when they’re up
    Kick ’em all around

    excerpts from DIRTY LAUNDRY by Don Henley

  50. February 16, 2023 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    How much was Ed “Kookie” Burns making each week from his tv program, 77 Sunset Strip? $500, according to an Earl Wilson newspaper column of 1960. Adjusted for inflation, $1.00 in 1960 is equal to $10.10 in 2023. Burns’s salary equals $5,050 in 2023 dollars.

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