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Janet Waldo, famous for her portrayal of Corliss Archer as well as Judy Jetson, Penelope Pitstop, and Emmy Lou on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, was featured in this episode of The Zero Hour. With AFTRA's moving goal posts meaning that producing more episodes of The Zero Hour would cost significantly more money, in the fall of 1973, Jay Kholos had to look for either a potential production partner or a buyer. In the meantime, The Zero Hour continued to air in syndication over stations like WRVR in New York.
Once Jay Kholos sold the show to various radio stations, it was generally up to those stations to sell the show to sponsors. In New York, The Zero Hour was running on WRVR 106.7-FM. WRVR-FM was initially a public radio station owned and operated by The Riverside Church in New York. It began broadcasting on January 1st, 1961. The Riverside Church, located in Morningside Heights, is an interdenominational, interracial, and international church, and has long been a center of activism and social justice. WRVR was the first station to win a Peabody for its entire programming, in part for its documentary coverage of the civil rights movement in Birmingham in 1963. In addition to religious and philosophical discussions with Riverside clergy and theologians, WRVR programming included addresses by political and cultural leaders, like Indira Gandhi, Aldous Huxley, John F. Kennedy, and Margaret Mead. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his pivotal “Beyond Vietnam” speech at the Riverside Church over WRVR-FM on April 4th, 1967. The station also featured the heralded weekly program Just Jazz with Ed Beach. In September 1971, WRVR went commercial and shifted to a news format, with the exception of Just Jazz, which continued until 1973. By then, WRVR was experimenting with radio drama in both golden age and new time productions. On September 4th, 1973, part two of The Zero Hour's “Wife of the Red-Haired Man” took to the air. Radio legend Mary Jane Croft, who was also the wife of Elliott Lewis, was featured in this episode. Years later, she spoke to SPERDVAC about her radio career and late husband. In September of 1973, WRVR was advertising a World Hockey Association exhibition matchup which featured legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. The New York Raiders and later The Golden Blades were intended to be the upstart WHA's flagship franchise. They were, however, unable to compete with the NHL's New York Rangers and the expansion New York Islanders. After just two seasons, The Golden Blades moved to San Diego. The WHA folded after eight years in 1979 with four teams: The Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, joining the NHL.
Arizona Republic, June 11th, 1973 “If you loved the old radio shows, you'll like what KOOL-FM has in store for you. The station has bought the brand-new radio drama series, The Zero Hour, which promises to revive the good old days, but in a modern format. “Announcing the new series was E. Morgan Skinner Jr., promoted last week from KOOL-AM account executive to KOOL-FM assistant station manager. Judging from the pilot tape, it should be an interesting show. Each story lasts a week. A half-hour episode is presented nightly, Monday through Friday, with the climax coming on Friday. A new show starts the following Monday. “KOOL has bought twenty-six weeks of the series, all that Hollywood Radio Theater has available so far. The program originally was to be started in mid-June, but the unsettled Writers Guild of America strike apparently has created some delay. “Current plans are to begin in mid-July. Each show will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. on KOOL-FM and then rebroadcast on KOOL-AM at 10:30 p.m. "But that's during television's prime time," you say? That's the whole point. "Zero Hour is contemporary, but reflective of radio's golden era," said Skinner. “And they're doing the thing in such a way as to leave people free to utilize their minds. “By Beginning in July, it takes the series into the fall to compete against the new shows on TV. A lot of us have become disenchanted with what television has to deliver. "It's going to be interesting to see what a top-quality radio series will do against prime-time TV. The quality of this show is superb. It's crisp and well-done." “Hollywood Radio Theater is the brainchild of Jay M. Kholos, a veteran in the advertising and communications field. Rod Serling hosts the series. The first episode, titled "The Wife of the Red-Haired Man," stars Patty Duke Astin, John Astin and Howard Duff. The yarn is about the pursuit of a dead couple. Duff, of course, does the pursuing.” — Jack Swanson Before this September 3rd, 1973 debut episode of The Zero Hour, over WRVR 106.7FM in New York, Kholos spent the summer of 1973 traveling around, selling the series to stations in Syndication. After that, he was joined by Rod Serling on a promotional tour. Radio legend Les Tremayne played Patty Duke's husband Albert. In November 1973, Howard Duff was a guest of Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran's WTIC Golden Age of Radio program. He spoke positively about his experience with The Zero Hour.
Episode Notes Guests include a man who has and continues to wake us up every morning for the last three decades on the radio airways. Ron Olson is a very familiar voice and personality to anyone who calls Memphis home already knows. From K-97 to FM-100 and now 104.5 WRVR, he along with his sidekick Karen Perrin keep us entertained from 6-10 am daily. The legend joins me to discuss his career, his art and his path to the TN Radio Hall of Fame. Next, we all know how vital and important MATA is to so many in our community. Chief of Staff, Bacarra Mauldin will tell me about where things are these headed these days, new routes, additional funding and about the latest news you can use. Now that summer has finally arrived, (just ask the temperatures) our thoughts turn to some cool and tasty treats. Kiamesha Wilson is the owner of Kaye's Pints and Scoops in Whitehaven. She gives me the ‘scoop' on how her business dream first came about, what's now and what you all can expect moving forward. It's a flavor-filled RTM both on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central time on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode NotesGuests include a man who has and continues to wake us up every morning for the last three decades on the radio airways. Ron Olson is a very familiar voice and personality to anyone who calls Memphis home already knows. From K-97 to FM-100 and now 104.5 WRVR, he along with his sidekick Karen Perrin keep us entertained from 6-10 am daily. The legend joins me to discuss his career, his art and his path to the TN Radio Hall of Fame. Next, we all know how vital and important MATA is to so many in our community. Chief of Staff, Bacarra Mauldin will tell me about where things are these headed these days, new routes, additional funding and about the latest news you can use. Now that summer has finally arrived, (just ask the temperatures) our thoughts turn to some cool and tasty treats. Kiamesha Wilson is the owner of Kaye's Pints and Scoops in Whitehaven. She gives me the ‘scoop' on how her business dream first came about, what's now and what you all can expect moving forward. It's a flavor-filled RTM both on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central time on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!
Jason & John Show, Wed., Dec. 22, 2021, Hour 3 (w/Jeffrey Conti', then Harold Graeter from AZ Lib Bowl in Seg 2 & Ron Olson from WRVR in Seg 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our heroes delve into the depths of the WRVR basement is search of answers. Cast - Zap (Jonn @sleypy), Greyson (Aaron @almostblindban), DM (Patrick @lilstone621)
Our intrepid heroes finally make it to the lonely radio station of WRVR and their lives will never be the same! Cast - Zap Zapigan (Jonn @sleypy) Greyson (Aaron @almostblindban) GM (Patrick @lilstone621)
In this episode our Heroes travel to WRVR, but get a little held up along the way. Featuring Jonn (@sleypy), Aaron (@properly_aaron) and Patrick (@lilstone621).
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Growing up in the 1960s and '70s you probably spent quite a bit of time listening to the radio. This was when FM radio started to become competitive with AM stations. This is a re-creation of what it might have sounded like if you scanned the FM dial in the New York City area starting at 88.3 and working your way up to 107.5.
On September 2, we celebrate Horace Silver's 82nd birthday. Horace Silver is one of America's most prolific composers, and so much of his music are now standards such as "Song For My Father" and "Sister Sadie." This JazzCorner.com Innerview was first aired on radio station WRVR on Lois Gilbert's Jazz Masters series in 1979 and updated for the 2010 Detroit Jazz Festival and the theme of Flame Keepers: Carrying the Torch for Modern Jazz. For more information, visit www.detroitjazzfest.com
Gangbusters was an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered as G-Men, sponsored by Chevrolet, on July 20, 1935. After the title was changed to Gang Busters January 15, 1936, the show had a 21-year run through November 20, 1957. Beginning with a barrage of loud sound effects — guns firing and tires squealing — this intrusive introduction led to the popular catch phrase "came on like Gang Busters."The series dramatized FBI cases, which producer-director Phillips H. Lord arranged in close association with Bureau director J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover insisted that only closed cases would be used. The initial series was on NBC Radio from July 20 - October 12, 1935. It then aired on CBS from January 15, 1936 to June 15, 1940, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive and Cue magazine. From October 11, 1940 to December 25, 1948, it was heard on the Blue Network, with various sponsors that included Sloan's Liniment, Waterman pens and Tide. Returning to CBS on January 8, 1949, it ran until June 25, 1955, sponsored by Grape-Nuts and Wrigley's chewing gum. The final series was on the Mutual Broadcasting System from October 5, 1955 to November 27, 1957. It was once narrated by Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr., former head of the New Jersey State Police. The radio series was adapted for DC Comics, Big Little Books and a 1942 movie serial. The 1952 Gang Busters TV series was reedited into two feature films, Gang Busters (1954) and Guns Don't Argue (1957).THIS EPISODE:August 7, 1948. Program #541. ABC network origination, syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York rebroadcast. "The Case Of The Golf Course Murder". Sponsored by: Arrow Audio. The head of a car-theft ring branches out into murder. WRVR rebroadcast date: April 11, 1974. Anne Burr, Frank Readick. 1/2 hour.
In 1979, Lois Gilbert had the good fortune to interview for radio station WRVR in New York, Jimmy and Percy Heath. With the kind permission of Jimmy Heath, she's been provided the opportunity to rebroadcast, enhance and update the interview for a special JazzCorner.com InnerView. Although Percy Heath died in 2005, The Heath Brothers continue with Albert "Tootie" Heath performing with Jimmy. Jimmy's autobiography will be published by Temple University Press in 2010. The Heath Brothers band will be performing at the 2009 Detroit Jazz Festival. Visit www.detroitjazzfest.com for more information
The Clock, Imported from Austrailia, was a dramatic thirty-minute suspense and mystery series. It was written by Lawrence Klee and was first broadcast in November 1946. The story always began the same; “Sunrise and sunset, promise and fulfilment, birth and death … the whole drama of life is written in the sands of time”. This is a great series where the main theme seems to be Retribution. Stories as told by Father Time. THIS EPISODE: July 21, 1947. Syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "Gus Fowler". Participating sponsors. A man with a month to live and a strange bargain. WRVR rebroadcast date: August 31, 1973. The date above is the date of the first broadcast on ABC. . 1/2 hour.
The Clock, Imported from Austrailia, was a dramatic thirty-minute suspense and mystery series. It was written by Lawrence Klee and was first broadcast in November 1946. The story always began the same; âSunrise and sunset, promise and fulfilment, birth and death â the whole drama of life is written in the sands of timeâ. This is a great series where the main theme seems to be Retribution. Stories as told by Father Time.THIS EPISODE:April 27, 1947. Grace Gibson syndication. "The Criminal Mind". Commercials added locally. The perfect crime...committed by a policeman! WRVR rebroadcast date: September 21, 1973. The program was heard on ABC on the date above and on August 4, 1947. Lawrence Klee (writer), Harp McGuire (narrator, as "The Clock"), John Saul (director), Grace Gibson (producer), Ken Wayne, John Mellion, George Sterling, Joe McCormick, Owen Weingart. 26:24.