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Larry Lujack (born Larry Lee Blankenburg; June 6, 1940 – December 18, 2013), also called Superjock, Lawrence of Chicago, Charming and Delightful Ol' Uncle Lar, and King of the Corn Belt, was a Top 40 music radio disc jockey who was well known for his world-weary sarcastic style.
[3] [20] [52] [53] [54] Through this program, Dick was heard on WCFL 3 years prior to his signing with the station. [55] [56] [57] During his time with the Mutual show, Biondi obtained exclusivity rights for records for all of his subscriber stations; this was a big boost to their ability to be competitive in smaller radio markets. [58]
Jim Runyon (January 8, 1931 – April 13, 1973) was an American radio announcer, disc jockey, and sometime actor from the late 1950s to 1973. He was in plays at Cain Park in the early ‘70s Jim Runyon was loved by his radio audience and was known for playing the many love songs of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s in his evening time slot.
This iconic jingle was recorded in 1976 by 9-year-old girl named Rebecca. It aired on TV commercials for decades, especially during Saturday morning cartoons when kids were sure to be watching.
WCFL (104.7 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Morris, Illinois, and serving the Western suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area. It airs a Christian adult contemporary format and is owned by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul. WCFL simulcasts the programming of WBGL in Champaign, Illinois.
Starting in 2005, WOKY began programming oldies all day on Fridays, complete with the station's old jingles and other elements. For many years, WOKY was a success in the ratings, though many of its listeners were older than the demographics that many advertisers actively seek.
Take a trip down memory lane as you try to identify these iconic '60s songs based on snippets of their lyrics. From rock legends like Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles to folk icons like Bob Dylan ...
The series was created in 1966 at Chicago radio station WCFL, and was then syndicated widely, notably on Armed Forces Radio during the Vietnam War. According to the radio show This American Life, "Chickenman first soared the radio airwaves from 1966 to 1969; nearly every day there would be a new episode. The episodes are each about one or two ...