A couple of weeks ago I created a playlist of songs that evoke memories of my days at SUNY Brockport, jockeying discs on 89.1 WBSU (now The Point). But my very first tentative squeaks over the airwaves happened at Adirondack Community College on 92.1 WGFR (known for most of my time as Power 92). Here … Continue reading College Radio Hits: The WGFR Years
I discovered Stan Freberg through a CD I bought at a record store in Buffalo, NY in 1991 or ’92. It was an anthology of his comedy records, including “St. George and the Dragonet”, “Wonnerful, Wonnerful” and lots of others. Later that year I bought his brilliant concept album “The History Of The United States … Continue reading Freberg!
For several years, the most enjoyable moment of my Heritage Days celebration was when I hosted The Gong Show. The whole thing, I believe, was concocted by Dave Pearse..and executed by Historic Main Street Alliance with help from some phenomenal sponsors. I have done a lot of hosting in my day…Sunday In The Park, Alliance … Continue reading Whoopee! Memories Of The Ol’ Heritage Days Gong Show
Here are 10 songs I strongly associate with my years as a student disc jockey, production guy, newscaster, sports commentator (!?!?) and other stuff at SUNY Brockport’s mighty 89.1 WBSU (now the Point). This isn’t a Top 10…it’s just 10. And you’ll notice it’s a lot of one-hit-wonders and stuff. I obviously remember playing huge … Continue reading College Radio Hits: The WBSU Era
Ross Perot has died. In addition to flipping the script on the 1992 presidential election, and giving Dana Carvey another impression, Ross Perot is responsible for my moment of local TV notoriety in 1993. ’93 was the year that David Letterman announced his move to CBS. This was pretty big news at the time, and … Continue reading Can I Finish? Can I Finish? Can-I-Finish?
Sid Ramin, an Oscar-Emmy-Grammy winning composer, died earlier this week at 100. He orchestrated Leonard Bernstein’s music for the Broadway play and motion picture of “West Side Story.” Which is remarkable. But we appreciate him for composing this: Seriously, one of the all-time classic TV themes right there. This fellow also composed commercial jingles including … Continue reading Scattered Thoughts On The Fourth (That Is, I’m Typing Them On The Fourth..They’re Not About The Fourth)
A refresher for anyone just joining us: In January I noticed a recurring facial tremor (hence the name for this series of posts). After a catscan I was diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, which means the stem of my brain is putting pressure on my spinal cord. After a series of MRIs, another catscan, an … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 13 Etc.
I am a professional songwriter. Okay, stop laughing. But I have written songs! I’m even registered with BMI after I wrote lyrics for “The Board Of Health Blues #87”, a song by hillbilly rapscallions The Riverfront Boys. Most of the songwriting I’ve done has been for commercials. For example, this yuletide offering: Our latest musicale, … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Silly Commercial: The Bean Brothers
Allow me to start this little discussion with some wise words from friend-of-the-blog Tami Swearingen: As of today fireworks are legal until the 4th, i was young once and loved fireworks. I want kids to enjoy them…but please be considerate…if you have alot of dogs around..maybe find another place to shoot them off. Even more, … Continue reading Baby, You’re A (New Yorker Disconcerted By Children Setting Off A) Firework
“Scare On The Air” is one of the handful of “internet radio shows” (there’s too much production involved to call them podcasts) written and produced by Dangerous Dave Kuskie and me. The concept: Doc and Dave host a series which airs “old time radio” thrillers from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Except the thrillers are … Continue reading Scare On The Air: ‘Wallace and Davis Halloween Prank’
