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Ronald DeHart

Bill Drake, KHJ and . . . ‘The History of Rock and Roll’

Originally posted May 1, 2019   It was maybe the biggest thing to happen to rock and roll since Bo…

4 years ago

Ron DeHart’s Voice Masters Audio — Robert O, Terry McManus, Lan Roberts

Here are three Puget Sound radio voice masters who were the real deal. From the late '60s and early '70s…

4 years ago

AFRTS, the Voice of Home – a DeHart Audio Story

"The Wayback Machine" -- QZVX is recycling some of the great stories found in the archives for your reading enjoyment.…

4 years ago

Pat O’Day Tribute: He Showed Us All How it’s Done

Despite reams of copy about him over the years, perhaps not enough can be said about the man who reached…

6 years ago

iHeart Stations: ‘Agents of their Own Demise’

The recent blood-letting of local radio talent (reported by colleague Mike Cherry iHeart local casualties on Jan. 16, 2020) may…

6 years ago

When Broadcast Journalism Blossomed — Edward R. Would Be Proud

Washington State University (WSU) is a premier educational training ground for broadcasting. And it provides top drawer proficiency in other…

6 years ago

A Ticket to Broadcasting

Before "Deregulation" (and Social Media), Radio-TV Jobs were Prized Catches. "So, you want to be a radio star?" That question…

6 years ago

‘Buy the World a Coke’ & Top-40 Gold

There’s no question that unintended double success is the sweetest of all. Who wouldn’t want two-fold exposure from groundbreaking commercial…

6 years ago

Longevity Broadcasters Still Shine

Photo credits: Radio Historian, Northwest Hall of Radio History, History Link and PI File Photos    

6 years ago

Seattle AOR War: Slaton & Crow – 50 Years of Solid Rockin’

This excellent article by Ron DeHart, a QZVX.com writer, was composed a few days prior to KZOK's termination last week…

6 years ago

Bobby Bare & Bill Parsons: Whose Song was it Anyway?

Within the archives of American pop music is the story of the guy who got credit for a huge hit…

7 years ago

“Only You . . .” – a Birthday for America’s Public Service Ad King

Smokey Bear and his wildfire prevention program are celebrating their 75th birthday. You probably saw him on the wildfire prevention…

7 years ago

Pilots of the Airwaves – a tribute to Deejays

“I’ve been listening to your show on the radio, and you seem like a friend to me.” Before the internet,…

7 years ago

Woe-Woe: Indiana’s Clear Channel Powerhouse

Anyone who grew up in the Midwest (I didn’t) will recall “Woe-Woe” radio.  Likewise, anyone who worked in broadcasting in…

7 years ago

Stand by on the Set . . . for Bill Brubaker

Here’s a guy from our television past who was a natural communicator. He was a warm and welcome guest on…

7 years ago
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