Larry Lujack, KNEW – Channel 79, Spokane, Summertime, 1963

Is it possible that instead of “Superjock,” Larry could have become known as “Lucky Lar’ on the air” (as he identified himself coming out of the Beatles song at 3:57 into the tape)?

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3 thoughts on “Larry Lujack, KNEW – Channel 79, Spokane, Summertime, 1963

  1. The voice and act were both there. In the next 5 years, the voice got a lot deeper and thanks to the late P.D. Pat O’Day, Larry learned how to effectively use the “pause for effect” during his diatribes. He really thought he would be playing Led Zeppelin on the air when he was 70. Go to “You Tube” on Tom Kennedy’s WLS TV Show where Larry said it. Not a very self aware talent. Over 40 years old for an AM Top-40 personality was rare. If he hadn’t smoked and drank, he’d still be with us. On this air check, he’s copying Pat O’Days style. Smart move because Pat programmed the best Top 40 in the North West and did afternoon drive. Larry had a much better voice than Patrick and ended up working for at KJR. Both are now gone.

  2. Great aircheck. Shows that early on he had a well-developed on air persona. I have his book SuperJock which mentions his time in Spokane

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