I find it funny that some reporters are up in arms over Trump’s name calling of the White House press corp. Lyndon Johnson held press conferences while taking a shit in the bathroom. If you want access — ask pertinent questions but be ready for a smart-ass comeback. Stop being babies! We voted for this.
August 31, 2022 – Mario Magaña has left his position as Chief Engineer with KOMO 4/ KUNS-TV
and the Lotus Communications Corp. Seattle radio group. He has accepted the position
of Senior Broadcast Engineer for T-Mobile. Magaña has been an engineer for several
Seattle stations since 2000.
February 10, 2022 – Former FOX 13 KCPQ-TV Seattle evening anchor Alyana Gomez has resurfaced
as an anchor/ reporter at 6ABC WPVI-TV Philadelphia. She had been an evening anchor
at FOX 13 since October 2019.
February 9, 2022 – After over 7-1/2 years as a multimedia journalist and reporter at KING 5
Seattle, Ted Land puts in his last day. After a total of 15 years in the business,
he is taking a job outside of news.
NY POST) Critics are lambasting MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian for seemingly suggesting the suspect who critically injured two National Guardsmen near the White House was reacting to “controversy” surrounding uniformed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in American cities.
Dilanian, a justice and intelligence correspondent for the network, pitched his two cents on the devastating shooting while on-air Wednesday afternoon.
“[O]f course, you know, there’s so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ICE, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks. And so there’s, you don’t know, people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so apparently this shooting has happened,” he said during an MS NOW breaking news report.
Al Sharpton points the finger at President Trump for the National Guardsmen being shot in Washington DC:
“Two people that are fighting for their lives, guardsmen that this President put there.”
So, Sharpton wants the blame shifted away from an illegal (terrorist) who entered the US under Biden’s failed administration. The LEFT never quits distorting the truth. Trump Derangement Syndrome has a lock on their brains.
Nov 2021: Jen Psaki assures Americans all Afghans being let into the country as a result of the disastrous withdrawal were rigorously vetted:
“I can absolutely assure you that no one is coming into the United States of America who has not been through a thorough screening and background check process.”
A unique Internet radio cluster– Vaughn Live. Many stations, varied formats. Check out Totally 70s https://vaughn.live/totally_70s DJ Plazma runs overnight Friday into Saturday, weekdays most shows start at 6pm (9pm Eastern time). Audio and studio cam.
TACOMA – Tacoma considers long-term safety plan, including ‘alternatives’ to police response (News Tribune) The strategy still calls for “effective” responses to violence and property crimes, but encourages alternatives to better connect people with community resources.
My hometown was once a major sea port, “boom town” rivaling Seattle, later a hub for thugs and crime and this is the plan (?) Blue state-Progressive state of mind. I disown Tacoma, but have the memories of “the way we were.”
. . . grocery shopping in the Phoenix area…You knew when the retirees had received their social security checks by all the liquor in their shopping carts.
Come September, Jim always had his line about back-to-school specials at The Liquor Barn.
11/10/2025 — Register and get your KIXI account, then hang in there, listen online for a few hours, and score some KIXI rewards! https://kixi.com/rewards
Believe it! They are giving away one (1!) coffee mug and all 305 KIXI listeners are competing for it. It would’ve been two (2) but for those pesky Chinese tariffs on crummy mugs.
So, Seattle elected a commie mayor, as did New York City. This should be a few very cringeworthy years. I have no pity. Seattle, you did this to yourself.
No music when I tuned in. Just bird sounds and running water. Is the station operated by a urologist? Bitcaster operates from Japan. The operation is Voice of the Planet. Some poetry now. More running water. I’m out!
Resignations today (11/9/25) of BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness came after a whistleblower report alleged that clips of Donald Trump’s words were altered and broadcast, just ahead of the U.S. presidential election, to make it seem that he explicitly called for violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6.
The Beeb did not comment beyond Davie’s and Turness’ statements.
Carol Cleveland is being sought out for a proposed dramatization.
Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge have been collected since the original bridge (Galloping Gertie) opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. The bridge collapsed on November 7, 1940, but toll collection resumed on the replacement bridge when it opened on October 14, 1950, and has continued uninterrupted since then to fund construction and maintenance. This year marks 85 years from the initial start of tolling.
“Feel all the feels . . . ?” MSNBC to MSN-Ouch ad blitz
“When I watch the ads, I feel all the feels of hope, of community, of unity, of what I think about what it means to be an American citizen in this moment,” said the network’s president, Rebecca Kutler.
Martin Sheen will appear in an ad as Jed Bartlet or maybe Jeb Bushlet.
Rachel Maddow notes: “A lot of people just call us ‘MS’ anyway.” Whaa?
The FCC has long criticized rimshotting because it violates the core public-interest obligation under 47 U.S.C. § 307(b) to serve the “needs and interests” of the community to which the license is assigned. Tacoma has just one local station, KNKX, but it super-serves Seattle. I long for the days when the Tacoma News Tribune operated KTNT AM-FM-TV, KMO played Country music and KTAC played the Top 40 pop tunes. Radio today is generally unlistenable. There is little local talent and practically ZERO personality.
Beertender, pour me another, please!
Radio Garden is a clickable world globe. Like any map, the smaller the dot on the map, the smaller the town. I clicked on a tiny one in the Canadian Prairies and arrived at Portage la Prairie MB, pop. 13,000 or so.
Copperline Radio in Birmingham, Alabama is another recent find. “Your Home for Indie & Alt Country, Bluegrass & Folk Music”
June Lockhart, an actress who debuted at 8 with the Metropolitan Opera, won a Tony Award at 22 for her Broadway performance as a winsome ingénue and had a long career on television, notably starring as warmhearted matriarchs opposite a collie in “Lassie” and a robot on “Lost in Space,” died Oct. 23 at her home in Santa Monica. She was 100 years old.
June Lockhart said she was nothing like the women she portrayed, and that there were many more important things than acting. “I have driven Army tanks and flown in hot air balloons. And I go plane-gliding — the ones with no motors. I do a lot of things that don’t go with my image.”
She also used her own media pass to attend presidential news conferences. Lyle Gregory, a friend of 40 years, said, “Her true passion was journalism. She loved going to the White House briefing rooms.”
Her parents met when they were hired separately for a touring production sponsored by Thomas A. Edison. At a stopover at Lake Louise, they decided to get married.
June Lockhart was near thirty when rock and roll was born, and she loved it.
03/29/10 – TV journalist and former news anchor Margaret Larson returns to KING-TV
Seattle to host a new daytime show, New Day Northwest.
03/28/10 – KLSY-FM 107.9 South Bend, recently acquired from South Bend Broadcating
by Jodesha Broadcasting, Inc., will launch April 1 as 107-9 The Quake with a
Classic Rock format.
03/26/10 – Former KITI AM 1420 Centralia morning host Roger Dale Pederson died
Thursday, March 25 at age 63 due to complications from cancer. He worked at KOL and
KMPS Seattle in the 1970s.
October 31, 2019 – Long-time baseball player and broadcaster Ron Fairly died Wednesday in
Indian Wells, CA at age 81. He spent 14 seasons with the Seattle Mariners as an analyst and occasional play-by-play voice before retiring from full-time duties in 2006.
October 19, 2019 – Tracey Leong is a new morning anchor at KIRO 7 Seattle. She was a
reporter for a short time at KTTV Los Angeles and previously was a weekend morning
anchor/ reporter at WJZ-TV Baltimore.
October 15, 2019 – Matthew Smith is joining KIRO-TV Seattle at the end of the month. He’s been a reporter at WXYZ-TV Detroit since 2016.
October 14, 2019 – Former Seattle broadcaster Lisa Adams has been named PD of the newly
launched Adult Contemporary format Magic 97.9 KQFC-FM Boise, ID. She will also
handle mornings. Adams was most recently Program Director for KNUC-FM 98.9 Seattle.
October 9, 2019 – “The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” on The Wolf KKWF-FM 100.7
Seattle wins Major Market CMA Personality of the Year.
October 8, 2019 – KOMO-TV Seattle news anchor Mary Nam speaks for the first time about her
very personal fight with breast cancer. She underwent mastectomy surgery and it was
a resounding success. Doctors say she will not need chemotherapy or radiation
treatment.
The Salem Media Group trade of KKOL 1300 AM Seattle for Intelli, LLC’s
KPAM 860 AM in Portland has now officially closed.
October 5, 2019 – After nearly ten years in Pittsburgh, Vinnie Richichi, aka New York
Vinnie returns to Seattle, with his “Drivetime” car-culture show Saturdays on KKNW
AM 1150.
October 3, 2019 – KIRO-TV Seattle news anchor John Knicely has announced his departure to
pursue interests outside of TV news. He’s been with KIRO since October 2012.
October 2, 2019 – KKOL AM 1300 Seattle has been off air since the weekend. The signals of
co-combined KLFE AM 1590 & KNTS AM 1680 are both operating at normal power.
October 1, 2019 – Q13 KCPQ-TV Seattle begins broadcasting The Star-Spangled Banner at 3:58
a.m. every morning as part of a broader initiative to bring the National Anthem back
to airwaves across America. It is one of 197 Nexstar TV stations that will have
daily National Anthem broadcasts.
Former KAFE-FM 104.1 Bellingham PD Scott Roddy has been named OM/PD for
Country The Wolf KWJJ-FM 99.5 and Hot AC The Buzz KRSK-FM 105.1 Portland. He was PD
at KAFE from 2013-16.
Free movie on Youtube for your viewing pleasure—Robert Shayne (Inspector Henderson, Superman TV series) and Joe Flynn (McHale’s Navy) give a dead (although his eyes blink) Lon Chaney, 287,000 volts of electricity and he comes to life as The Indestructible Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt7eedQCDQY&t=728s Totally believable and likely scientifically correct!
Too many great songs to pick a favorite, but I agree with Mr. Dylan that Wichita Lineman is one of Glen Campbell’s two best.
Once on Theme Time Radio Hour, Bob played Let’s Invite Them Over by George Jones and Melba Montgomery and said he liked it. He didn’t know another song on that theme.
I guess the theme would continue with:
“(If Loving You Is Wrong) We Can Say It’s A Polyamourous Relationship.”
“The Chair, Or The Swing, Your Choice.”
“Torn Between Two Live-In Lovers”
“Young Love, Or Minor Attraction?”
“You’re So Good When You’re Bad. Do It To Me One More Time (Medley).”
“Breathe, This Won’t Hurt.”
HOLLYWOOD, July 30. 1962 (Rick Du Brow)
**(U.P.I.)—**Some weeks ago, it was suggested by this viewer that it would be difficult to find a more tasteless television show than Dick Clark’s daily dance program. This, of course, was gentle understatement. But since then, I have been informed that if Clark’s program were not for it, the nation might well be deluged by a wave of juvenile delinquency between the hours of 4 and 4:50 p.m. each day when the show is aired. Scores of Clark fans have written in—and whose repetition of phrases and geographical groupings might make a more cynical person suspect that well-oiled clubs admirers work. THE PHRASING that found its way into most of the letters was to the effect that teen-agers for Clark, roaming the streets, wondering what to do, fighting, stealing, doing heaven knows what, apparently oblivious to the demands of parents and all between 4 and 4:50 p.m. This is food for thought. On the one hand, it is a matter of patriotism, not commercialism, to keep Clark on the air. If he is ever canned, it may mean national emergency. Certainly the number of police officers will have to be increased to watch those teen-agers— except on week-ends, when Clark is off and things seem to have held together somehow. On the other hand, perhaps Clark could be persuaded to extend his program to three or five or six hours a day, because obviously this would cut down proportionately on juvenile delinquency. Dick Clark might even go 24 hours a day and thereby eliminate delinquency completely. Some of the letters were intelligent and forthright; I quote verbatim one young lady from Walnut Creek, Calif.: “Don’t Cal. no he (Clark) is the great teen age idle of are time? . . . I rilly dig him and them kids what dances. He has did gret things for us kids agin . . . what have you did.” Another teen-ager, from Coroopolis, Pa., signed off: “Sincerely, Angry.” The greatest single objection came concerning the opinion that Clark “offers his viewers a steady diet of animalistic, guttural, moronic, almost always forgettable and at times bordering on the suggestive.” Finally, the letters charged, almost without exception, that I must be an old fogey.
PEOPLE OF FASHION – United Press International – Princess Lee Radziwill, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy’s sister, said in Paris today she was “tired, just tired,” of all this Givenchy business.”The “Givenchy business” stemmed from Hubert de Givenchy’s refusal to allow Princess Radziwill to attend one of his couturier house’s customer shows next week. Givenchy said he considered the princess a member of the working press. She has been writing about fashions for an American magazine, but this work would have been finished by tomorrow. Her visit would have been as a potential buyer, she said. This was not good enough for Givenchy. The princess could see his collections with the rest of the press next month, he said, and not before.
“Yes, it’s true I said I won’t darken his door again,” the princess said. “But I’m tired of the whole thing now, just tired. I think he (Givenchy) has got enough publicity.” The princess is considered one of the world’s best-dressed women. She shopped at Givenchy for six years, but recently turned to a new designer, the youthful Yves Saint Laurent.
Givenchy: You are not invited, media rat!
Radziwell: I didn’t want to go to your dress-up party anyway.
Givenchy: Burn! I guess I rattled your cage. (tee hee)
Radziwell: You campy twink!
Givenchy: I know you are, so what am I?
Radziwell: I’m rubber, you’re glue. Bounces off me and sticks to you.
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, died Thursday at the age of 87.
Seventy-three years ago this week, Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy made his first political visit to Washington, campaigning for Republican presidential nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower and incumbent Republican Senator Harry P. Cain. He also hoped to speak out about the dangers of Communism in America, but his trip didn’t turn out quite like he had planned.
McCarthy missed his first appearance in Everett when his plane was socked in by heavy fog in Portland, Oregon, and he had to speak on behalf of Cain by telephone from Vancouver. He arrived late in Seattle the next afternoon, and rather than give two more scheduled talks he opted to prepare for his speech at that evening’s fourth annual Gridiron Banquet, hosted by the Washington State Press Club.
Unbeknownst to McCarthy, the Gridiron Banquet is a traditionally unserious event, where members of the press crack jokes and throw verbal potshots at everyone. The senator seethed as he sat through the folly, and became angrier when he was heckled during his speech. The heckles became jeers and boos when McCarthy badmouthed General George Marshall, who was looked upon as a hero for his role in rebuilding post-war Europe with the Marshall Plan.
McCarthy finished his talk and left before the end of dinner for an appearance on KING-TV, but his troubles weren’t over yet. When he arrived at the station, KING-TV officials requested that the Senator remove two paragraphs from his planned talk that appeared to be libelous. McCarthy refused, and his telecast was cancelled. As he left the station for the airport, he threatened to have the station’s broadcast license revoked.
Back in Washington D.C., McCarthy never filed a complaint with the FCC . . . MACO
Joe McCarthy’s heavy alcohol consumption (he was an alcoholic) and volatile temper alienated many. Biographers like David Oshinsky (A Conspiracy So Immense) describe him as charming in small doses but distrustful and quick to accuse even acquaintances of disloyalty, which eroded potential friendships.
McCarthy had few genuine allies. Early supporters like Senator William Jenner or Roy Cohn (his chief counsel during the hearings) were more like subordinates or ideological partners than close friends. Cohn, for instance, was a professional collaborator, but their relationship soured over time amid scandals. Many senators avoided him.
He befriended some journalists (those who amplified his claims), but these were transactional. His staff turnover was high due to his demanding and abusive style.
McCarthy often used people instrumentally.
McCarthy did not have many close friends. He had acquaintances, enablers, and admirers during his peak (1950-1954), but historical records (e.g., from the U.S. Senate archives, books like Thomas Reeves’ The Life and Times of Joe McCarthy, and declassified FBI files) paint him as a lonely, distrustful man whose behavior repelled lasting relationships.
Why So Few Close Friends? His McCarthyism tactics—baseless accusations and blacklisting—made enemies across party lines, fostering paranoia that extended to personal interactions.
Post-censure, he became increasingly isolated, dying alone in a Bethesda naval hospital with minimal visitors.
. . . but encourages them to apply for the miracle programming challenges just around the corner . . . digital . . . ai . . . broom and mop . . . dust pan and bucket . . .
Trust no one. Alexa is over there on my shelf listening to every conversation we have. If I mention a specific brand of tennis shoes, ads for those shoes will show up on my social media feed. I am being followed. Not in a good way that earns me “clicks” and “follows.”
The lady who painted my house last year relied on up-to-the-second weather forecasts. She’d finish up for the day and say, “I can’t paint tomorrow – that bitch Alexa says it’s gonna rain.” Or she’d be working and talking to herself and her phone would start saying something and I’d hear her yell, “Shut up, you bitch!”
I have two GPS map programs on my phone. I once set both of them with a destination and they both started giving instructions. One of them had misheard my command. So, now I had competing navigators telling me to go in different directions. It was comical. My wife did not see the humor in it.
On social media, Hegseth responded with the “goodbye” emoji to outlets saying they wouldn’t agree to the new restrictions. He has said those who do not agree with the new policy would be kicked out of the Pentagon.
Bottom line: The Pentagon wants complete control over what is reported about the department.
National Association of Broadcasters has released :30 spots and scripts for its campaign to require auto makers to continue installing AM radios in all vehicles, including electrics and hybrids.
I’m bookmarking this one. “RadioCountryLive.com” from the very heart of Manhattan. Digging out some pretty interesting cuts from vintage LP’s besides newer stuff with which I am totally unfamiliar but am totally enjoying. Short liners every 20 minutes or so.
Wanda Jackson – Sweet Dreams
The Dixie Chicks – Pink Toenails
Faron Young – If You Ain’t Lovin’
Reba McIntire – O Holy Night
Garth Brooks – Papa Loved Mama
Brenda Lee – Everybody Loves Me But You
Ashley McBryde – A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega
(Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County, Georgia, accent on second syllable)
Tracy Lawrence – Sawdust on Her Halo
Sawyer Brown – Trouble on the Line
George Strait – That’s My Kind of Woman
Shania Twain – When He Leaves You
The Mavericks – This Broken Heart
Dwight Yoakam – Guitars, Cadillacs
Alison Krauss – Oh, Atlanta
Tim McGraw – I Like It, I Love It
Alabama – Reckless
Taylor Swift – Picture to Burn
Travis Tritt – Southern Justice
Rodney Atkins – If You’re Going Through Hell
Rosanne Cash – The Truth About You
Music for lovelorn pokes and pokettes! Park your boots under my cot anytime! Sweet Dreams!
Who works behind the scenes at your local tv station?
CHICAGO- WGN video producer Debbie Brockman was taken to the ground and cuffed after throwing objects at ICE agents in Lincoln Square Friday morning. Will WGN keep her on staff?
In Plaquemine, Louisiana, a man being arrested tried to grab a sheriff’s deputy’s gun. He and the deputy were killed. An assisting deputy was hospitalized in critical condition.
On “X” Monday night, Gov. Jeff Landry boilerplated: “Please join Sharon and me in praying for (note to self: CHECK SPELLING before posting!) The violence must end.”
I was checking the Detroit Free Press (The Freep) for game day playoff weather (short rain delay) and came across this guide, freely downloadable for everyone who loves and honors precise writing and writers. If you’re on this forum, this is for you.
The USA TODAY Network Style Guide is new for 2025 and already on its third update.
PDF is now saved to my desktop; Google your grammar and spelling questions. We used to have 24 encyclopedias, a book on grammar, a medical dictionary and Webster’s dictionary on the bookcase at home. Nothing wrong with that, but finding the answer is much easier now.
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount, which released all but one of the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby “Road” pictures, and now owns CBS News, says it believes the country longs for news that is balanced and fact-based.
(April 2017) J. Michael Kenyon, one of Seattle’s legendary sportswriters and a longtime local wrestling historian, M.C. and promoter, died April 26 at age 73. Kenyon, who was born Michael Glover and grew up in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle, suffered from congestive heart failure. In 1980, Kenyon was the city’s second sports talk show host on KVI AM 570. Kenyon also worked for KING radio, the Yakima Morning Herald, Tacoma’s News Tribune, the Hollywood Citizen-News and the Baltimore Sun, among other outlets. (KIRO NEWS)
Interesting name for a cop. Article from Tacoma News Tribune, January 15, 1968.
Bakery Reports Loss
Burglars removed a skylight to gain entry to Mack’s Bakery, 8518 South Tacoma Way, and to steal an undetermined amount of money, beer, wine and cigarettes, Deputy Sheriff Robert Crookshank reported Monday.
“Mickey” Hargitay (January 6, 1926 – September 14, 2006) was a Hungarian-American actor and bodybuilder.
Born in Budapest, Hargitay emigrated as a young man of 21 to the United States in 1947. Known as “Mickey”, he eventually became a naturalized American citizen. He became known as a competitive bodybuilder, helping popularize the sport and winning Mr. Universe in 1955. His bodybuilding gave him an entree to acting.
In 1958, Hargitay married actress Jayne Mansfield. During their marriage, Hargitay and Mansfield made four movies together: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957), The Loves of Hercules (1960), Promises! Promises! (1963), and Primitive Love (1964). The couple were estranged by the time Mansfield gave birth to actress Mariska Hargitay in 1964. Mariska believed herself to be Hargitay’s daughter before learning at age 25 that her biological father was singer Nelson Sardelli. (info from Wkipedia)
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, Friday, Dec. 31, 1965
(UPI) Los Angeles, Dec.30 — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of actor Mickey Hargitay, 37, for failure to appear in a court on a child support matter.
Almost took my two-year old Canon (wireless) printer out back to smash it with a bat. This was the third time the dang thing would not connect to the home network since I purchased it. The Canon website was no help. Volumes of info that had me going in circles. Time spent on trying to get this working: close to 7 hours. In the last 10 minutes of that time, I finally accessed a Youtube video, posted by an average tech with a video camera. In his three minute video, he explained step-by-step how to solve that particular issue with the model printer I have and where to download the app that will control the printer direct from my smart phone. I should have checked Youtube first thing.
WAPO reports National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’, makes up new verb to illustrate the severity of the problem, and uses it in a sentence: “Finding and onboarding new forecasters will take significant time . . .”
How does significant time differ from insignificant time?
Fortunately, my 45+ year old Radio Shack Realistic “Weatheradio” is still broadcasting: High today 86, low tonight 51 with patchy smoke!
Real genuine patchy smoke can only come from a fire in a briar patch. Br’er Rabbit, after spending a long day outwitting larger animals, gets home, lights his pipe, sets it down for just a minute and falls asleep. Hey, we’ve all done it.
The first thing the media is trying to do is identify the political leaning of the deceased suspect in the Dallas Ice shooting. View report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGqtZmShIkw
Associated Press reports that Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next season. Humans will still call balls and strikes. No word on who/which will dust off the plate.
A baseball umpire’s job is to officiate the game by enforcing the rules and making impartial decisions on plays, ensuring fair play and maintaining order. Umpires are responsible for calling balls and strikes, outs and safes, fair or foul balls, and for monitoring player behavior. They must have a deep knowledge of the rules, maintain composure under pressure, and possess keen vision and communication skills to manage the game effectively.
Kamala Harris, speaking on Maddow/MSDNC. Describing Trump as a “dictator” and “tyrant.” Says “we must fight fire with fire.” Dangerous rhetoric at any time, but 12 days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ghoulish by both host and guest. Just shocking irresponsibility. Harris’ political career is OVER anyway. Perhaps she will land a gig on MSNOW next year.
Visitors to the studio or those strange calls from listeners, strange moments when you need to be alert. I’ve had a few prank calls, such as the time the FCC called to tell me the tower lights were too bright for airline pilots, and the girls that propositioned me over the phone. They were fooled by the sound of my voice and I had no idea what was on the other end of the line. Something between Tuesday Weld and Phyllis Diller.
At KAYO we parked by the side door. I was issued a key, not that it mattered, because the door wouldn’t close unless you ran at it and slammed your shoulder into it. So it was never locked. Anybody could come in. Sometimes they did.
I was doing Saturdays six to midnight. Around 11:00 one night, three or four half drunk guys came in. The control room didn’t have a door and in they came. They were on their way to hang out at KRAB where Tiny Freeman did an all night bluegrass show powered by assorted illegal drugs, and just thought they’d drop by.
Another Saturday about ten after six, Wanda Jackson was belting “Let’s Have a Party” and I was pre-reading some serious copy about a revival meeting, and wondering how to segue from Wanda’s screams.
Then I heard loud talking, four people appeared, and the guy in front yelled, “You rented my house!” He was my landlord when I worked at KGEZ in Kalispell and I hadn’t seen him in five years. They were all drunk and we had cheerful hugs and howdys. Wanda’s record ended and I was laughing so much I couldn’t read the revival spot so I just hit a jingle and into another record. I hoped I wouldn’t get in trouble for moving a commercial to the next quarter hour.
Then I got another shift, Sunday afternoons. First day, the phone rang and I heard, “Hi sexy, this is Tina. How are you doing today?” She called me every time I was on.
Months later, I looked up to find a woman standing there holding a fifth of gin. The woman handed me the bottle and said, “Hi, I’m Carla. This is my daughter Tina.” Tina looked all of fourteen. Sure glad I behaved myself on the phone.
Sonny Curtis was an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of the Crickets and continued with the band after Holly’s death. Wikipedia
Born: 1937, Meadow, TX — Died: September 19, 2025 (age 88 years) Wrote “I Fought The Law” (And The Law Won) & the theme to the Mary Tyler Moore show.
A pleasant and appealing actor, best known for his roles in Adam 12 and Route 66, roles which ironically had him acting behind the steering wheel of a car.
I just started drinking coffee again. Maybe it will open my eyes a bit more.
Martin Milner died in 2015.
I saw him in an episode of Columbo the other day and Valley of the Dolls.
I never missed an episode of Adam-12.
On September 6, 2015, Martin Milner died of heart failure at his home in Carlsbad, California, at the age of 83. A memorial service was held by law enforcement and community members six days later. Additionally, to further honor Martin, the Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation posted a badge online bearing a black band and the number of Officer Pete Malloy.
This was game-show running from 1969-1972, televised over KTNT 11. MOVIE GAME featured guest stars such as: Vincent Price, Stefanie Powers, David Janssen, Shelley Berman, Burgess Meredith, Robert Stack and dozens of others. I can’t say that I ever watched this. The show was hosted by Sonny Fox (first 6 months), then by Larry Blyden.
Prez don't give a s%!t
December 1, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
I find it funny that some reporters are up in arms over Trump’s name calling of the White House press corp. Lyndon Johnson held press conferences while taking a shit in the bathroom. If you want access — ask pertinent questions but be ready for a smart-ass comeback. Stop being babies! We voted for this.
TV Notes from 2022
November 27, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
August 31, 2022 – Mario Magaña has left his position as Chief Engineer with KOMO 4/ KUNS-TV
and the Lotus Communications Corp. Seattle radio group. He has accepted the position
of Senior Broadcast Engineer for T-Mobile. Magaña has been an engineer for several
Seattle stations since 2000.
February 10, 2022 – Former FOX 13 KCPQ-TV Seattle evening anchor Alyana Gomez has resurfaced
as an anchor/ reporter at 6ABC WPVI-TV Philadelphia. She had been an evening anchor
at FOX 13 since October 2019.
February 9, 2022 – After over 7-1/2 years as a multimedia journalist and reporter at KING 5
Seattle, Ted Land puts in his last day. After a total of 15 years in the business,
he is taking a job outside of news.
Idiots at MS.KNOW-NOTHING
November 26, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
NY POST) Critics are lambasting MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian for seemingly suggesting the suspect who critically injured two National Guardsmen near the White House was reacting to “controversy” surrounding uniformed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in American cities.
Dilanian, a justice and intelligence correspondent for the network, pitched his two cents on the devastating shooting while on-air Wednesday afternoon.
“[O]f course, you know, there’s so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ICE, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks. And so there’s, you don’t know, people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so apparently this shooting has happened,” he said during an MS NOW breaking news report.
AL not-so-sharp
November 26, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Al Sharpton points the finger at President Trump for the National Guardsmen being shot in Washington DC:
“Two people that are fighting for their lives, guardsmen that this President put there.”
So, Sharpton wants the blame shifted away from an illegal (terrorist) who entered the US under Biden’s failed administration. The LEFT never quits distorting the truth. Trump Derangement Syndrome has a lock on their brains.
A Psaki of Sh*t
November 26, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Nov 2021: Jen Psaki assures Americans all Afghans being let into the country as a result of the disastrous withdrawal were rigorously vetted:
“I can absolutely assure you that no one is coming into the United States of America who has not been through a thorough screening and background check process.”
Totally 70s
November 25, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
A unique Internet radio cluster– Vaughn Live. Many stations, varied formats. Check out Totally 70s https://vaughn.live/totally_70s DJ Plazma runs overnight Friday into Saturday, weekdays most shows start at 6pm (9pm Eastern time). Audio and studio cam.
https://vaughn.live/91fun 91FUN Radio
https://vaughn.live/pcmusicradio PC MUSICRADIO
My Home Town
November 19, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
TACOMA – Tacoma considers long-term safety plan, including ‘alternatives’ to police response (News Tribune) The strategy still calls for “effective” responses to violence and property crimes, but encourages alternatives to better connect people with community resources.
My hometown was once a major sea port, “boom town” rivaling Seattle, later a hub for thugs and crime and this is the plan (?) Blue state-Progressive state of mind. I disown Tacoma, but have the memories of “the way we were.”
KLFF's Jim Spero and the early bird show.
November 17, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
. . . grocery shopping in the Phoenix area…You knew when the retirees had received their social security checks by all the liquor in their shopping carts.
Come September, Jim always had his line about back-to-school specials at The Liquor Barn.
DXing - Radio/TV Notes 11/15/25
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Re: 1560 KNZR Bakersfield
Back in the ’40s and ’50s, in north Seattle, I listened to KPMC 1560 Bakersfield.
“Kern County Country Time”
Love's a hurtin' game . . .
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
https://images.axios.com/rCuOF_FBraH_OPc8xQopCNUofXA=/0x0:8360×4703/1920×1080/2025/11/15/1763174602957.jpeg?w=1920
“I sensed something was wrong,” she sobbed, “when he stopped popping TicTacs.”
Bad mouthing each other
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
https://cdnph.upi.com/svc/sv/upi/7161763225082/2025/1/702b6d574da0128d29239eeede50c4b7/Trump-withdraws-support-for-Marjorie-Taylor-Greene-calls-her-wacky.jpg
Smoochie
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
dave diamond says:
Love knows no bounds.Pucker up!
Don't even think about leaving the room! Sit!! Stay!!!
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
11/10/2025 — Register and get your KIXI account, then hang in there, listen online for a few hours, and score some KIXI rewards! https://kixi.com/rewards
Believe it! They are giving away one (1!) coffee mug and all 305 KIXI listeners are competing for it. It would’ve been two (2) but for those pesky Chinese tariffs on crummy mugs.
I'm logged in now
November 15, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
I think I can hang out and listen to KIXI music for most of Saturday. I will let you know if I score a nifty KIXI mug.
Commies!
November 13, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
So, Seattle elected a commie mayor, as did New York City. This should be a few very cringeworthy years. I have no pity. Seattle, you did this to yourself.
New (to me) radio format
November 12, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Classical music intermixed with sounds of nature
https://ottava.jp/planet/player.php
Broadcasting from Tokyo since 2007
Nature calls
November 12, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
No music when I tuned in. Just bird sounds and running water. Is the station operated by a urologist? Bitcaster operates from Japan. The operation is Voice of the Planet. Some poetry now. More running water. I’m out!
Timely and inspiring
November 12, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Those tinkly splashy sounds will be a comfort to those with edema who will be losing access to their prescription water pills.
Oh let me go, let me go, let me go, lover
November 10, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
House Democrats say Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute her prison sentence.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislaine-maxwell-to-ask-trump-to-commute-prison-sentence-letter/
Beeb bosses bug out after blowout and bawlout over clip-snipping of Trump tirade
November 9, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Resignations today (11/9/25) of BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness came after a whistleblower report alleged that clips of Donald Trump’s words were altered and broadcast, just ahead of the U.S. presidential election, to make it seem that he explicitly called for violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6.
The Beeb did not comment beyond Davie’s and Turness’ statements.
Carol Cleveland is being sought out for a proposed dramatization.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/09/bbc-davie-turness-trump-speech/
Gertie's last gallop
November 7, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
83 years ago (11/7/40) the Tacoma Narrows Bridge rocked, flopped, and collapsed.
Thanks to https://www.thebdr.net/ for the reminder
It took a toll
November 7, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge have been collected since the original bridge (Galloping Gertie) opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. The bridge collapsed on November 7, 1940, but toll collection resumed on the replacement bridge when it opened on October 14, 1950, and has continued uninterrupted since then to fund construction and maintenance. This year marks 85 years from the initial start of tolling.
BDR and I were off by two years.
November 7, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
We forgot to synchronize our calendar watches. Gertie’s last gallop was 85 years ago.
Feel all the feels . . . ?
November 4, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
New York Times ₦Ɇ₩₴ article, 11/4/2025
“Feel all the feels . . . ?” MSNBC to MSN-Ouch ad blitz
“When I watch the ads, I feel all the feels of hope, of community, of unity, of what I think about what it means to be an American citizen in this moment,” said the network’s president, Rebecca Kutler.
Martin Sheen will appear in an ad as Jed Bartlet or maybe Jeb Bushlet.
Rachel Maddow notes: “A lot of people just call us ‘MS’ anyway.” Whaa?
Slow death of a news channel
November 4, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
I don’t feel anything toward MS-NUTZ, I ignore it. The upside to cutting the cable.
Blues, the state of local radio
October 31, 2025 at QZVX
Jason says:
The FCC has long criticized rimshotting because it violates the core public-interest obligation under 47 U.S.C. § 307(b) to serve the “needs and interests” of the community to which the license is assigned. Tacoma has just one local station, KNKX, but it super-serves Seattle. I long for the days when the Tacoma News Tribune operated KTNT AM-FM-TV, KMO played Country music and KTAC played the Top 40 pop tunes. Radio today is generally unlistenable. There is little local talent and practically ZERO personality.
Beertender, pour me another, please!
Civilization + civility
November 1, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Civilization + civility = Canadian radio, Canadian people, Canada in general, for that matter.
I’m tuned to CFRY Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. It’s the Saturday Night Polka Party!
I found it on https://radio.garden/
Radio Garden is a clickable world globe. Like any map, the smaller the dot on the map, the smaller the town. I clicked on a tiny one in the Canadian Prairies and arrived at Portage la Prairie MB, pop. 13,000 or so.
Copperline Radio in Birmingham, Alabama is another recent find. “Your Home for Indie & Alt Country, Bluegrass & Folk Music”
June Lockhart R.I.P.
October 25, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
June Lockhart, an actress who debuted at 8 with the Metropolitan Opera, won a Tony Award at 22 for her Broadway performance as a winsome ingénue and had a long career on television, notably starring as warmhearted matriarchs opposite a collie in “Lassie” and a robot on “Lost in Space,” died Oct. 23 at her home in Santa Monica. She was 100 years old.
Oh, pretty woman with a long, happy life.
October 25, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
June Lockhart said she was nothing like the women she portrayed, and that there were many more important things than acting. “I have driven Army tanks and flown in hot air balloons. And I go plane-gliding — the ones with no motors. I do a lot of things that don’t go with my image.”
She also used her own media pass to attend presidential news conferences. Lyle Gregory, a friend of 40 years, said, “Her true passion was journalism. She loved going to the White House briefing rooms.”
Her parents met when they were hired separately for a touring production sponsored by Thomas A. Edison. At a stopover at Lake Louise, they decided to get married.
June Lockhart was near thirty when rock and roll was born, and she loved it.
imdb.com
Chicago Tribune
A few radio notes from 2010
October 23, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
03/29/10 – TV journalist and former news anchor Margaret Larson returns to KING-TV
Seattle to host a new daytime show, New Day Northwest.
03/28/10 – KLSY-FM 107.9 South Bend, recently acquired from South Bend Broadcating
by Jodesha Broadcasting, Inc., will launch April 1 as 107-9 The Quake with a
Classic Rock format.
03/26/10 – Former KITI AM 1420 Centralia morning host Roger Dale Pederson died
Thursday, March 25 at age 63 due to complications from cancer. He worked at KOL and
KMPS Seattle in the 1970s.
Radio-TV Notes October 2019
October 23, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
October 31, 2019 – Long-time baseball player and broadcaster Ron Fairly died Wednesday in
Indian Wells, CA at age 81. He spent 14 seasons with the Seattle Mariners as an analyst and occasional play-by-play voice before retiring from full-time duties in 2006.
October 19, 2019 – Tracey Leong is a new morning anchor at KIRO 7 Seattle. She was a
reporter for a short time at KTTV Los Angeles and previously was a weekend morning
anchor/ reporter at WJZ-TV Baltimore.
October 15, 2019 – Matthew Smith is joining KIRO-TV Seattle at the end of the month. He’s been a reporter at WXYZ-TV Detroit since 2016.
October 14, 2019 – Former Seattle broadcaster Lisa Adams has been named PD of the newly
launched Adult Contemporary format Magic 97.9 KQFC-FM Boise, ID. She will also
handle mornings. Adams was most recently Program Director for KNUC-FM 98.9 Seattle.
October 9, 2019 – “The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” on The Wolf KKWF-FM 100.7
Seattle wins Major Market CMA Personality of the Year.
October 8, 2019 – KOMO-TV Seattle news anchor Mary Nam speaks for the first time about her
very personal fight with breast cancer. She underwent mastectomy surgery and it was
a resounding success. Doctors say she will not need chemotherapy or radiation
treatment.
The Salem Media Group trade of KKOL 1300 AM Seattle for Intelli, LLC’s
KPAM 860 AM in Portland has now officially closed.
October 5, 2019 – After nearly ten years in Pittsburgh, Vinnie Richichi, aka New York
Vinnie returns to Seattle, with his “Drivetime” car-culture show Saturdays on KKNW
AM 1150.
October 3, 2019 – KIRO-TV Seattle news anchor John Knicely has announced his departure to
pursue interests outside of TV news. He’s been with KIRO since October 2012.
October 2, 2019 – KKOL AM 1300 Seattle has been off air since the weekend. The signals of
co-combined KLFE AM 1590 & KNTS AM 1680 are both operating at normal power.
October 1, 2019 – Q13 KCPQ-TV Seattle begins broadcasting The Star-Spangled Banner at 3:58
a.m. every morning as part of a broader initiative to bring the National Anthem back
to airwaves across America. It is one of 197 Nexstar TV stations that will have
daily National Anthem broadcasts.
Former KAFE-FM 104.1 Bellingham PD Scott Roddy has been named OM/PD for
Country The Wolf KWJJ-FM 99.5 and Hot AC The Buzz KRSK-FM 105.1 Portland. He was PD
at KAFE from 2013-16.
Another Frankenstein monster-- The Indestructible Man!
October 22, 2025 at QZVX
Jason S Remington says:
Free movie on Youtube for your viewing pleasure—Robert Shayne (Inspector Henderson, Superman TV series) and Joe Flynn (McHale’s Navy) give a dead (although his eyes blink) Lon Chaney, 287,000 volts of electricity and he comes to life as The Indestructible Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt7eedQCDQY&t=728s Totally believable and likely scientifically correct!
Speaking of indestructible old men . . .
November 10, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Three nights ago I discovered a 1989 movie on Plex that I didn’t know existed, “Get Smart, Again!”
Maxwell Smart and Agent 99, still played by Don Adams and Barbara Feldon, are married!
All the old catch phrases, sight gags etc. are there. Some of the repartee between Max and 99 would have been bleeped on the old show.
Barbara Feldon was 56 when this movie was made, and was cute and adorable as ever. Don Adams was 66 and looked a lot younger.
Check it out. Laugh out loud!
Greatest song ever written?
October 22, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Everyone has an opinion. This is Bob Dylan’s. https://americansongwriter.com/the-1968-existential-country-classic-bob-dylan-considers-the-greatest-song-ever-written/
Myself, I might choose Rhapsody In Blue.
What say you?
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
November 19, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Too many great songs to pick a favorite, but I agree with Mr. Dylan that Wichita Lineman is one of Glen Campbell’s two best.
Once on Theme Time Radio Hour, Bob played Let’s Invite Them Over by George Jones and Melba Montgomery and said he liked it. He didn’t know another song on that theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qx6ipiAlng&list=RD4Qx6ipiAlng&start_radio=1
The K-Tel Collection
November 19, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
I guess the theme would continue with:
“(If Loving You Is Wrong) We Can Say It’s A Polyamourous Relationship.”
“The Chair, Or The Swing, Your Choice.”
“Torn Between Two Live-In Lovers”
“Young Love, Or Minor Attraction?”
“You’re So Good When You’re Bad. Do It To Me One More Time (Medley).”
“Breathe, This Won’t Hurt.”
Dick Clark calms teen rage
October 21, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
HOLLYWOOD, July 30. 1962 (Rick Du Brow)
**(U.P.I.)—**Some weeks ago, it was suggested by this viewer that it would be difficult to find a more tasteless television show than Dick Clark’s daily dance program. This, of course, was gentle understatement. But since then, I have been informed that if Clark’s program were not for it, the nation might well be deluged by a wave of juvenile delinquency between the hours of 4 and 4:50 p.m. each day when the show is aired. Scores of Clark fans have written in—and whose repetition of phrases and geographical groupings might make a more cynical person suspect that well-oiled clubs admirers work. THE PHRASING that found its way into most of the letters was to the effect that teen-agers for Clark, roaming the streets, wondering what to do, fighting, stealing, doing heaven knows what, apparently oblivious to the demands of parents and all between 4 and 4:50 p.m. This is food for thought. On the one hand, it is a matter of patriotism, not commercialism, to keep Clark on the air. If he is ever canned, it may mean national emergency. Certainly the number of police officers will have to be increased to watch those teen-agers— except on week-ends, when Clark is off and things seem to have held together somehow. On the other hand, perhaps Clark could be persuaded to extend his program to three or five or six hours a day, because obviously this would cut down proportionately on juvenile delinquency. Dick Clark might even go 24 hours a day and thereby eliminate delinquency completely. Some of the letters were intelligent and forthright; I quote verbatim one young lady from Walnut Creek, Calif.: “Don’t Cal. no he (Clark) is the great teen age idle of are time? . . . I rilly dig him and them kids what dances. He has did gret things for us kids agin . . . what have you did.” Another teen-ager, from Coroopolis, Pa., signed off: “Sincerely, Angry.” The greatest single objection came concerning the opinion that Clark “offers his viewers a steady diet of animalistic, guttural, moronic, almost always forgettable and at times bordering on the suggestive.” Finally, the letters charged, almost without exception, that I must be an old fogey.
Because they're young
November 3, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Back in the days when the kids knew how to write in cursive.
July 30, 1962 Fashion Beat
October 21, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
PEOPLE OF FASHION – United Press International – Princess Lee Radziwill, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy’s sister, said in Paris today she was “tired, just tired,” of all this Givenchy business.”The “Givenchy business” stemmed from Hubert de Givenchy’s refusal to allow Princess Radziwill to attend one of his couturier house’s customer shows next week. Givenchy said he considered the princess a member of the working press. She has been writing about fashions for an American magazine, but this work would have been finished by tomorrow. Her visit would have been as a potential buyer, she said. This was not good enough for Givenchy. The princess could see his collections with the rest of the press next month, he said, and not before.
“Yes, it’s true I said I won’t darken his door again,” the princess said. “But I’m tired of the whole thing now, just tired. I think he (Givenchy) has got enough publicity.” The princess is considered one of the world’s best-dressed women. She shopped at Givenchy for six years, but recently turned to a new designer, the youthful Yves Saint Laurent.
I have other plans
October 22, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Givenchy: You are not invited, media rat!
Radziwell: I didn’t want to go to your dress-up party anyway.
Givenchy: Burn! I guess I rattled your cage. (tee hee)
Radziwell: You campy twink!
Givenchy: I know you are, so what am I?
Radziwell: I’m rubber, you’re glue. Bounces off me and sticks to you.
All Things Considered
October 19, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, died Thursday at the age of 87.
History repeats itself
October 16, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Thanks to historylink.org
Seventy-three years ago this week, Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy made his first political visit to Washington, campaigning for Republican presidential nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower and incumbent Republican Senator Harry P. Cain. He also hoped to speak out about the dangers of Communism in America, but his trip didn’t turn out quite like he had planned.
McCarthy missed his first appearance in Everett when his plane was socked in by heavy fog in Portland, Oregon, and he had to speak on behalf of Cain by telephone from Vancouver. He arrived late in Seattle the next afternoon, and rather than give two more scheduled talks he opted to prepare for his speech at that evening’s fourth annual Gridiron Banquet, hosted by the Washington State Press Club.
Unbeknownst to McCarthy, the Gridiron Banquet is a traditionally unserious event, where members of the press crack jokes and throw verbal potshots at everyone. The senator seethed as he sat through the folly, and became angrier when he was heckled during his speech. The heckles became jeers and boos when McCarthy badmouthed General George Marshall, who was looked upon as a hero for his role in rebuilding post-war Europe with the Marshall Plan.
McCarthy finished his talk and left before the end of dinner for an appearance on KING-TV, but his troubles weren’t over yet. When he arrived at the station, KING-TV officials requested that the Senator remove two paragraphs from his planned talk that appeared to be libelous. McCarthy refused, and his telecast was cancelled. As he left the station for the airport, he threatened to have the station’s broadcast license revoked.
Back in Washington D.C., McCarthy never filed a complaint with the FCC . . . MACO
Old man Potter
October 17, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Joe McCarthy’s heavy alcohol consumption (he was an alcoholic) and volatile temper alienated many. Biographers like David Oshinsky (A Conspiracy So Immense) describe him as charming in small doses but distrustful and quick to accuse even acquaintances of disloyalty, which eroded potential friendships.
McCarthy had few genuine allies. Early supporters like Senator William Jenner or Roy Cohn (his chief counsel during the hearings) were more like subordinates or ideological partners than close friends. Cohn, for instance, was a professional collaborator, but their relationship soured over time amid scandals. Many senators avoided him.
He befriended some journalists (those who amplified his claims), but these were transactional. His staff turnover was high due to his demanding and abusive style.
McCarthy often used people instrumentally.
McCarthy did not have many close friends. He had acquaintances, enablers, and admirers during his peak (1950-1954), but historical records (e.g., from the U.S. Senate archives, books like Thomas Reeves’ The Life and Times of Joe McCarthy, and declassified FBI files) paint him as a lonely, distrustful man whose behavior repelled lasting relationships.
Why So Few Close Friends? His McCarthyism tactics—baseless accusations and blacklisting—made enemies across party lines, fostering paranoia that extended to personal interactions.
Post-censure, he became increasingly isolated, dying alone in a Bethesda naval hospital with minimal visitors.
NBC News lays off 150 . . .
October 16, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
. . . but encourages them to apply for the miracle programming challenges just around the corner . . . digital . . . ai . . . broom and mop . . . dust pan and bucket . . .
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-15/nbc-news-lays-off-ratings-declines-and-msnbc-cnbc-spinoff-versant-cable-news
KFI, in the dumps, says "No Mo Kelly"
October 16, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-15/iheart-radio-layoffs-mo-kelly-radio-show-ends
That's Entertainment
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
WHK says:
Really enjoying the articles here and the “Now Hear This” audio collection!
Fox etc. to Hegseth: "Get lost!"
October 14, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Pete Hegseth’s new rule “Print what I tell you and nothing else” draws disdain and disgust from Trump’s “enemy within”:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/14/fox-news-among-broadcasters-refusing-sign-pentagon-press-pledge/
Say it ain't so
October 14, 2025 at QZVX
Jason S Remington says:
Sorta like how the news media repeated the Biden talking points ad nauseum, evidence to the contrary be damned.
Real news media?
October 16, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Or just CNN and MSNBC?
Pentagon Press Policy
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
William Engelhardt says:
“As of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline, only the MAGA-friendly One America News had said it would sign the policy.”
— Washington Post
To the holdouts: Dare we say, backbone, spine, courage?
You will respect my authority
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
Duke Stern says:
Pete Hegseth’s socks have a tag attached with instructions: Insert foot in mouth
Turning in their press passes
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
William Engelhardt says:
On social media, Hegseth responded with the “goodbye” emoji to outlets saying they wouldn’t agree to the new restrictions. He has said those who do not agree with the new policy would be kicked out of the Pentagon.
Bottom line: The Pentagon wants complete control over what is reported about the department.
"Save AM Radio" spots and scripts
October 14, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
National Association of Broadcasters has released :30 spots and scripts for its campaign to require auto makers to continue installing AM radios in all vehicles, including electrics and hybrids.
https://www.nab.org/AMToolkit/spots.asp
"Radio Country Live" from NYC to the World
October 14, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
I’m bookmarking this one. “RadioCountryLive.com” from the very heart of Manhattan. Digging out some pretty interesting cuts from vintage LP’s besides newer stuff with which I am totally unfamiliar but am totally enjoying. Short liners every 20 minutes or so.
Wanda Jackson – Sweet Dreams
The Dixie Chicks – Pink Toenails
Faron Young – If You Ain’t Lovin’
Reba McIntire – O Holy Night
Garth Brooks – Papa Loved Mama
Brenda Lee – Everybody Loves Me But You
Ashley McBryde – A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega
(Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County, Georgia, accent on second syllable)
Tracy Lawrence – Sawdust on Her Halo
Sawyer Brown – Trouble on the Line
George Strait – That’s My Kind of Woman
Shania Twain – When He Leaves You
The Mavericks – This Broken Heart
Dwight Yoakam – Guitars, Cadillacs
Alison Krauss – Oh, Atlanta
Tim McGraw – I Like It, I Love It
Alabama – Reckless
Taylor Swift – Picture to Burn
Travis Tritt – Southern Justice
Rodney Atkins – If You’re Going Through Hell
Rosanne Cash – The Truth About You
Music for lovelorn pokes and pokettes! Park your boots under my cot anytime! Sweet Dreams!
Listeners online
October 14, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Over 17,000 listeners tuned in at the time that I checked it out.
Fair? Balanced?
October 10, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Who works behind the scenes at your local tv station?
CHICAGO- WGN video producer Debbie Brockman was taken to the ground and cuffed after throwing objects at ICE agents in Lincoln Square Friday morning. Will WGN keep her on staff?
Politician takes firm stand.
October 9, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
New York Times, 10/7/25:
In Plaquemine, Louisiana, a man being arrested tried to grab a sheriff’s deputy’s gun. He and the deputy were killed. An assisting deputy was hospitalized in critical condition.
On “X” Monday night, Gov. Jeff Landry boilerplated: “Please join Sharon and me in praying for (note to self: CHECK SPELLING before posting!) The violence must end.”
Thoughts also..
October 9, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
That’s the way to crack down on crime. The Governor has decided to leave it in God’s hands.
SNL baby picture
October 8, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
50 years before 50 years later: the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players”
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/grooviest-photos-from-past-24.webp
I ID’d them all – gray matter’s not totally mush yet!
SNL in black & white
October 8, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
There were maybe 4 really funny characters supported by a good team of “others.” I think that was the case with each new cast through the years.
FCC Commissioner makes sense . . .
October 7, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Any bets on when she gets fired?
https://radioink.com/2025/10/06/gomez-public-interest-at-risk-if-fcc-eases-ownership-limits/
The woman makes sense
October 7, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
I agree with what she says. I think most of us do. By the way, iHeart has begun their most recent season of lay-offs.
USA TODAY Network Style Guide
October 7, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
I was checking the Detroit Free Press (The Freep) for game day playoff weather (short rain delay) and came across this guide, freely downloadable for everyone who loves and honors precise writing and writers. If you’re on this forum, this is for you.
The USA TODAY Network Style Guide is new for 2025 and already on its third update.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/10/usa-today-network-style-guide/83000064007/
https://content-static.usatoday.com/styleguide/USA_TODAY_NETWORK_Style_Guide_Final_v1.pdf
That's right
October 8, 2025 at QZVX
Jason S Remington says:
PDF is now saved to my desktop; Google your grammar and spelling questions. We used to have 24 encyclopedias, a book on grammar, a medical dictionary and Webster’s dictionary on the bookcase at home. Nothing wrong with that, but finding the answer is much easier now.
Books
October 16, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Real books in a bookcase are comforting. Different viewpoints sharing space without conflict.
Fact-based news?? What an idea.
October 6, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount, which released all but one of the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby “Road” pictures, and now owns CBS News, says it believes the country longs for news that is balanced and fact-based.
https://apnews.com/article/cbs-bari-weiss-skydance-5539ff80e8edf11ab9508dd5419faa83
Read The Free Press here: https://www.thefp.com/
Treasure Hunt
October 6, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Is she going to clean the CBS swamp? Is Elon being recruited to find the waste and fraud? More fraud than waste, no doubt.
J Michael Kenyon
October 5, 2025 at QZVX
Jason S Remington says:
(April 2017) J. Michael Kenyon, one of Seattle’s legendary sportswriters and a longtime local wrestling historian, M.C. and promoter, died April 26 at age 73. Kenyon, who was born Michael Glover and grew up in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle, suffered from congestive heart failure. In 1980, Kenyon was the city’s second sports talk show host on KVI AM 570. Kenyon also worked for KING radio, the Yakima Morning Herald, Tacoma’s News Tribune, the Hollywood Citizen-News and the Baltimore Sun, among other outlets. (KIRO NEWS)
Mugsy, Bugsy & Scarface
October 5, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Interesting name for a cop. Article from Tacoma News Tribune, January 15, 1968.
Bakery Reports Loss
Burglars removed a skylight to gain entry to Mack’s Bakery, 8518 South Tacoma Way, and to steal an undetermined amount of money, beer, wine and cigarettes, Deputy Sheriff Robert Crookshank reported Monday.
Deadbeat Dad
September 28, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
“Mickey” Hargitay (January 6, 1926 – September 14, 2006) was a Hungarian-American actor and bodybuilder.
Born in Budapest, Hargitay emigrated as a young man of 21 to the United States in 1947. Known as “Mickey”, he eventually became a naturalized American citizen. He became known as a competitive bodybuilder, helping popularize the sport and winning Mr. Universe in 1955. His bodybuilding gave him an entree to acting.
In 1958, Hargitay married actress Jayne Mansfield. During their marriage, Hargitay and Mansfield made four movies together: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957), The Loves of Hercules (1960), Promises! Promises! (1963), and Primitive Love (1964). The couple were estranged by the time Mansfield gave birth to actress Mariska Hargitay in 1964. Mariska believed herself to be Hargitay’s daughter before learning at age 25 that her biological father was singer Nelson Sardelli. (info from Wkipedia)
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, Friday, Dec. 31, 1965
(UPI) Los Angeles, Dec.30 — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of actor Mickey Hargitay, 37, for failure to appear in a court on a child support matter.
a baseball bat to the printer...
September 27, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Almost took my two-year old Canon (wireless) printer out back to smash it with a bat. This was the third time the dang thing would not connect to the home network since I purchased it. The Canon website was no help. Volumes of info that had me going in circles. Time spent on trying to get this working: close to 7 hours. In the last 10 minutes of that time, I finally accessed a Youtube video, posted by an average tech with a video camera. In his three minute video, he explained step-by-step how to solve that particular issue with the model printer I have and where to download the app that will control the printer direct from my smart phone. I should have checked Youtube first thing.
Keep on the sunny side . . .
September 27, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
WAPO reports National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’, makes up new verb to illustrate the severity of the problem, and uses it in a sentence: “Finding and onboarding new forecasters will take significant time . . .”
How does significant time differ from insignificant time?
Fortunately, my 45+ year old Radio Shack Realistic “Weatheradio” is still broadcasting: High today 86, low tonight 51 with patchy smoke!
Whether reports
September 27, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
How is patchy smoke different from Navajo smoke?
Dallas ICE facility shooting
September 24, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
The first thing the media is trying to do is identify the political leaning of the deceased suspect in the Dallas Ice shooting. View report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGqtZmShIkw
What took so long?
September 23, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
Associated Press reports that Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next season. Humans will still call balls and strikes. No word on who/which will dust off the plate.
Have to see it to believe it
September 23, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
A baseball umpire’s job is to officiate the game by enforcing the rules and making impartial decisions on plays, ensuring fair play and maintaining order. Umpires are responsible for calling balls and strikes, outs and safes, fair or foul balls, and for monitoring player behavior. They must have a deep knowledge of the rules, maintain composure under pressure, and possess keen vision and communication skills to manage the game effectively.
Kameltoe Harris opens her yap again.
September 22, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Kamala Harris, speaking on Maddow/MSDNC. Describing Trump as a “dictator” and “tyrant.” Says “we must fight fire with fire.” Dangerous rhetoric at any time, but 12 days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ghoulish by both host and guest. Just shocking irresponsibility. Harris’ political career is OVER anyway. Perhaps she will land a gig on MSNOW next year.
Play Misty For Me
September 22, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Visitors to the studio or those strange calls from listeners, strange moments when you need to be alert. I’ve had a few prank calls, such as the time the FCC called to tell me the tower lights were too bright for airline pilots, and the girls that propositioned me over the phone. They were fooled by the sound of my voice and I had no idea what was on the other end of the line. Something between Tuesday Weld and Phyllis Diller.
Staying safe
September 21, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
https://radioink.com/2025/09/15/loyd-ford-keeping-local-radio-personalities-safe-now/?vgo_ee=YOJgoDxZ7eaBhLIClh1rbH0qr2cyoNKwC62ccyaNnl%2BQj89XuzB%2BnW0%3D%3AaKxZDBTW7pWiKh%2FJ%2B2edvk59rbp%2BZ94w
Battle pay for remotes
September 21, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Disc jockeys should conceal-carry anyway. Being out in public that often, there is a greater chance there could be trouble.
Security? No. Social? Yes.
September 22, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
At KAYO we parked by the side door. I was issued a key, not that it mattered, because the door wouldn’t close unless you ran at it and slammed your shoulder into it. So it was never locked. Anybody could come in. Sometimes they did.
I was doing Saturdays six to midnight. Around 11:00 one night, three or four half drunk guys came in. The control room didn’t have a door and in they came. They were on their way to hang out at KRAB where Tiny Freeman did an all night bluegrass show powered by assorted illegal drugs, and just thought they’d drop by.
Another Saturday about ten after six, Wanda Jackson was belting “Let’s Have a Party” and I was pre-reading some serious copy about a revival meeting, and wondering how to segue from Wanda’s screams.
Then I heard loud talking, four people appeared, and the guy in front yelled, “You rented my house!” He was my landlord when I worked at KGEZ in Kalispell and I hadn’t seen him in five years. They were all drunk and we had cheerful hugs and howdys. Wanda’s record ended and I was laughing so much I couldn’t read the revival spot so I just hit a jingle and into another record. I hoped I wouldn’t get in trouble for moving a commercial to the next quarter hour.
Then I got another shift, Sunday afternoons. First day, the phone rang and I heard, “Hi sexy, this is Tina. How are you doing today?” She called me every time I was on.
Months later, I looked up to find a woman standing there holding a fifth of gin. The woman handed me the bottle and said, “Hi, I’m Carla. This is my daughter Tina.” Tina looked all of fourteen. Sure glad I behaved myself on the phone.
I fought the law
September 20, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Sonny Curtis was an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of the Crickets and continued with the band after Holly’s death. Wikipedia
Born: 1937, Meadow, TX — Died: September 19, 2025 (age 88 years) Wrote “I Fought The Law” (And The Law Won) & the theme to the Mary Tyler Moore show.
1-Adam 12
September 19, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Martin Milner, Adam-12 and Route 66 star dies at age 83
Death of Martin Milner
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
Steve says:
A pleasant and appealing actor, best known for his roles in Adam 12 and Route 66, roles which ironically had him acting behind the steering wheel of a car.
How did I screw that up?
October 15, 2025 at QZVX
Jason S Remington says:
I just started drinking coffee again. Maybe it will open my eyes a bit more.
Martin Milner died in 2015.
I saw him in an episode of Columbo the other day and Valley of the Dolls.
I never missed an episode of Adam-12.
The MOVIE GAME ??
September 17, 2025 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
This was game-show running from 1969-1972, televised over KTNT 11. MOVIE GAME featured guest stars such as: Vincent Price, Stefanie Powers, David Janssen, Shelley Berman, Burgess Meredith, Robert Stack and dozens of others. I can’t say that I ever watched this. The show was hosted by Sonny Fox (first 6 months), then by Larry Blyden.
Kimmel Off Air Indefinitely
September 17, 2025 at QZVX
Dick Ellingson says:
ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nexstar-jimmy-kimmel-abc-charlie-kirk-1236522584/