Descent Into The Archives

Descent Into The Archives

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Even through the "drinking" years, Steve had the presence of mind to start recording and saving his shows. The early shows were recorded on a Betamax and then later on VHS machines. That was the only way to record an entire 4 1/2-hour show without having to remember to change tapes every hour. Subsc…

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    Elvis' 20th (Pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 47:30


    Steve heads down to Memphis to cover the festivities surrounding the 20th Anniversary of Elvis' death. Things have definitely changed since he and Garry were down there in 1981 filming the Emmy Award winning Greetings From Graceland, but they are still sufficiently weird. This is Part One of a three-parter. Enjoy and TCB, baby!

    The Real Art Fleming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 55:43


    On this show from October 29, 1981 (WLS FM95), Art Fleming hosts Steve and Garry's Celebrity Jeopardy. Jim O'Donnell (the usual host) is a guest, and the questions were prepared by Janet. Marcus Palmer is operating the big board. Subscribe today! dahl.com

    R.I.P. Ed Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 60:19


    This week's "Descent Into The Archives" features some classic Ed Farmer appearances on the Steve Dahl radio show from 1996 to 2006. There was no better person than Farmio, and he will be forever missed, not just by Sox fans, but anyone who ever knew him. Rest in peace, Brother.  

    Jay Leno - October 13, 1983

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 70:20


    Steve and Garry used to be tight with Jay Leno back in the day. He would play Zanies on Wells Street. He would sometimes bring in Fireplace Inn ribs, and just generally made everybody laugh. Then he got the Tonight Show, and there was some distance. Sad... Steve has always suspected it's because he and Garry did that week of late night on CBS. Not that they were any threat to The Tonight Show, but Jay did send them an oddly mean note. They got a nice one from Arsenio, though.

    Descent Into The Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 70:51


    This is a partial show from ‘83. Steve has a run in with a neighbor about their dog. Can you see 400 miles? A wacky DJ story. There’s a headphone thief at the station! Steve was on the Bob Braun show in 1979. Was the ghost of Marcus Palmer in Times Square?

    Descent Into The Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 79:30


    On part two of this Aloha Friday show at Steve’s house. Terry Armour & Ed Silha join the broadcast. Steve talks sponsors wants to a jet boat. He thinks Joe & Ali should get married. Stan with a stock market report. Plus, why do the boys wear two shirts?

    Descent Into The Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 81:34


    More of this ‘89 show when Steve & Garry took the morning slot from Johnny B. Richard Lewis calls from his hotel. He had just gone to bed! Chet Chitchat & Sports fern. Greg Solk brings in some corned beef sandwiches for the guys. Just like old times!

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