Author: Victor Stredicke

Victor Stredicke is a longtime figure in Seattle-area media, best known as the former radio-TV editor for The Seattle Times. He wrote a dedicated column covering local and regional radio broadcasting, including station changes, programming, personalities, controversies, and industry news. This legacy is the driving force behind QZVX (qzvx.com). In 2023, Victor Stredicke was honored at the Radio Conference Call meet-up for his longtime contributions as a newspaper radio-TV columnist, with appreciation from readers and people he had covered.

KFKF & KIRO Fight Over Hit Parade, Gary Shannon Marries, KYAC Staff Returns, & The Connors “Brothers” Explained

Victor Stredicke June 27, 2021

George Garret Channels Dick Cavett, Jim Nelly Becomes GM @ KTAC, Corcoran Turns TV Program Over To Wife, Maynard Comes To KJR, The Further Troubles of KAYE

Victor Stredicke June 20, 2021

Aaron Brown @ KTW, Carl Lambert @ KAYE, & No Jive Talk @ KYAC

Victor Stredicke June 16, 2021

Len Sampson Holds KTVW 13 Together

Victor Stredicke June 13, 2021

KRAB’s Science Fiction & Rent Parties

Victor Stredicke June 12, 2021

KOL Loving Ex-KUUU Jock, Quadraphonic Broadcasts and KRAB Mission Statement

Victor Stredicke June 9, 2021

KURB Bikini Patrol, KVI Studio Parted Out & Cable Ownership Regulations

Victor Stredicke May 27, 2021

KZAM Gets Classy Call Letters, Bruce Cannon/KAMT, Sean Lynch & Beau Roberts/KNBQ

Victor Stredicke May 26, 2021

Murphy’s Comedy Hour, The Doors Can’t Light Seattle’s Fire, & Chuck Bolland Splits For Cincinnati

Victor Stredicke May 17, 2021

Bobby Simon Moves Back To KJR, Don Clark Returns From SF and Radio Salutes Memorial Day Weekend

Victor Stredicke May 10, 2021

Larry Nelson Steps Away From KOMO-AM Morning Show

Victor Stredicke May 1, 2021

Jock LineUps April 1965

Victor Stredicke May 1, 2021

KTNT-TV Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Victor Stredicke May 1, 2021

Musical Chairs: Jock Changes June 1977

Victor Stredicke May 1, 2021

J.J. Regan Replaces Don Wade & Entercom Promotes Ric Hansen

Victor Stredicke April 30, 2021

Revolving Doors: Charlie Brown, Emperor Smith, Lan Roberts, Steve Nicolet, Dave Allen, Don Wade, Robert O. Smith, Johnny Williams, Bruce Cannon, Phil Harper

Victor Stredicke April 30, 2021

Bob “Spinning Bear” Peters Plays Cowboy Music on KTNT FM; Students Take Control of KUOW; Mutual Revives Radio Drama

Victor Stredicke April 30, 2021

Radio Notes June 15, 1986

Victor Stredicke April 18, 2021

KAYO, KVI, KJR, KOL Switch Jocks, KRKO Becomes Radio Free Everett, Nick Anthony Leaves For Ohio

Victor Stredicke April 10, 2021

KING/KJR Bus Wars, KVI’s French Lessons, & Steve West Moves To KTAC

Victor Stredicke March 12, 2021

Good Music Returns To KXA; Lan Roberts Cuts Back Schedule

Victor Stredicke March 6, 2021

Chuck Bolland Tells It Like He Thinks It Is

Victor Stredicke February 21, 2021

Flu Hits KJR-KOL-KAYO & The Emperor Gets The Mumps

Victor Stredicke February 13, 2021

KAYO Network Flip, Charlie Tuna @ KTAC, & KAYO’s Walk of Fame

Victor Stredicke January 31, 2021

Carson Hosts Radio Comedy Special

Victor Stredicke January 31, 2021

Lan Roberts & Shakespeare, Bill Schonely Scores, House Probes Don Burden Dealings

Victor Stredicke January 23, 2021

The Emp On Ice; KOQT & KETO License Xfers

Victor Stredicke January 16, 2021

Needle Jockeys, Smokers Pay Up & Veteran Personality Returns

Victor Stredicke January 3, 2021

Radio Notes: So Long, 1969

Victor Stredicke December 26, 2020

Christmas On Northwest Radio 1969

Victor Stredicke December 14, 2020