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Ron DeHart

B’wana Johnny buckles under pressure; Spokane’s monster talent moves to KJR; and other news from 1969

May 1969- Harry Wappler executive assistant to Lloyd Cooney replaces Bob Hale as KIRO 7 weathercaster. No doodling. The colored…

11 months ago

Bellingham 1970: Radio Tower Falls In Winter Storm; ads

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4 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

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

Ron DeHart: KOL’s Ups and (mostly) Downs in Early 1960’s

Rock ’n rollin’ KOL did very well in the late 1950s. Elvis was the hottest thing on the air. The economy was…

7 years ago
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