Author: Steven Smith

Presently editor and historical writer with QZVX.COM. Experienced former radio broadcaster and radio station owner, 1970-1999. Journalism and speech communications degrees. I enjoy researching articles and online reporting that allows me to meld together words, audio and video. View other articles by Steven Smith

Spokane: Mike “Mitchell” Forney, KNEW (1965)

Steven Smith May 2, 2020

Charlie Brown’s Early Photos

Steven Smith May 1, 2020

The Birth of KUBE: Charlie Brown, Michael O’Shea & Cast

Steven Smith April 30, 2020

Found Performance: “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers

Steven Smith April 27, 2020

Found Performance: “Backstage” by Gene Pitney

Steven Smith April 22, 2020

KJR: O’Day, Finster & the Monkee

Steven Smith April 17, 2020

’60s Radio: UW Student Mike Mates Moonlights at KJR-Seattle

Steven Smith April 15, 2020

Found Performance: “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan

Steven Smith April 12, 2020

The KJR Years: Reminiscences of “World Famous” Tom Murphy

Steven Smith April 8, 2020

What a Team: Wilde & Funkley at KPUG

Steven Smith March 4, 2020

Sportscaster Dick Stark Inducted into BHS Hall of Fame

Steven Smith February 4, 2020

A Visit From “Radio’s Best Friend”

Steven Smith December 31, 2019

Star 101.5 — Thoughts from Gary “Burleigh” Shannon

Steven Smith December 29, 2019

Lead Up to American Involvement in WW II

Steven Smith December 26, 2019

They “Rocked’ The Pacific NW in 1966

Steven Smith December 19, 2019

Churchill Speaks to the USA (December 1941)

Steven Smith December 7, 2019

KISN Thanksgiving 52 Years Ago (with audio)

Steven Smith November 28, 2019

Norm Gregory’s Last Air Shift at KZOK (June 1979)

Steven Smith November 26, 2019

Radio Station Owner’s Costs Might Rise

Steven Smith November 23, 2019

All Night Long: Mike Forney & Telstar at KPUG-1962

Steven Smith November 17, 2019