The Moose Is Loose; KRKO’s Moose Moran

(Circa early ’90s)

Sam Lawson

Student engineer at pioneer Nathan Hale radio station KNH 1210 in 1970 (prior to KNHC). Also attended North Seattle Community College and L.H. Bates in Tacoma (KTOY-FM). Sam’s career began as a KJR request line operator in 1970, with his first on-air job at KRKO in 1972. In 1976 he segued to overnights at KTAC as Cory Landon, then weekends at KING. In 1978 he moved to Lewiston, Idaho for afternoons on KOZE and KRLC. Throughout the ‘80s he was an announcer and/or engineer at "the best mix and biggest variety" of Spokane radio stations; including 97KREM, KZUN, KGA, KKER (The Sam & Pam Show), KZZU, PD of KJRB, 98 KISS-FM, and the voice of KAYU-TV. In 1989 he moved to Los Angeles as Assistant Chief Engineer and weekends at KZLA/KLAC. Also engineered for KBIG, KFI, Premiere Radio Networks, CBS Radio, and others. "After avoiding any actual work for nearly 45 years, now happily retired and very appreciatively back in the great Pacific Northwest!" ---Click here for other Sam Lawson articles ---and here for Sam Lawson airchecks

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April 22, 2022 at QZVX

John Fortmeyer says:

I went to high school with Bob, er, I mean Moose. We were in the same 1973 graduating class, which next year marks its 50th (gasp!) anniversary. He is indeed a very nice guy!

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January 28, 2025 at QZVX

Kristen Erickson says:

I worked at Buzz Inn Evergreen Way. I can remember MOOSE coming in and doing love shows. For prizes. Good old days.
On sadder news Marlys the manager passed away this last week. I’m sure Moose can remember her. She that kind of person.
Gonna have remembrance there at the buzz for her. Love you could be there.
Just one small note. After all those us all is old employees know each other and remember KRKO being there

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