“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’
For a few years there I was winning Nebraska Broadcasters Association awards like they were going out of style. Then I wasn’t anymore. And after 3 or so years of loserdom my fragile ego led me to stop trying to win. 20 years of wondering if I’d have won is less painful than one year … Continue reading Knight Museum PSAs
Here in Nebraska our NPR and PBS stations are branded as “NET”, which stands for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications. As proud as I am of the role KCOW (and all of our radio stations) play in keeping our community informed and entertained, I also appreciate public radio and television. Public media serve very unique audience needs, … Continue reading NET Comes To Town
There are some things you learn pretty quickly when you arrive in a new town. One of them is where the best places are to eat. I don’t think I lived in Alliance for more than a month before my first visit to Martin’s Restaurant. My Alliance story is filled with memorable evenings and lunches … Continue reading Remembering Martin’s Restaurant
Today is the 6th anniversary of the radio program “Sandhills Jubilee.” Unless you have been in an episode, you probably are not familiar with the program. Six years ago tonight, after a few days of brainstorming over Facebook Messenger, Kalin Krohe and Jeremy Fifield joined me in historic Radio City studio 14A to record the … Continue reading We’re Goin’ To A Jubilee
WARNING: The audio file contained in this story includes words I have definitely never spoken on the radio. Parental Discretion Advised. In 1999 my pal Pat Adriance moved out here to Nebraska to join me in the radio business, taking the position of FM Programming Coordinator. Not too long after his arrival, our boss decided … Continue reading Dr. J and TV’s Pat’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes
How do you make a silly commercial? Well, first you get copy points–the sales information that needs to be included in the commercial. (Or maybe you don’t. In this case we didn’t…this client likes our silly commercials, bless them, and wanted another one using the same information as the last one.) Next is the script. … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Silly Commercial: “Great Moments/Edison”
For a few years now I’ve taken on the challenge of creating cover photos for the ol’ K-Cow. I create covers for our weekend syndicated shows, to depict our music format, and to promote special programs. I’d like to think I’m getting better at it. It’s a unique challenge to use that specifically sized real … Continue reading Le Gallery De Cover Photos
In 2006, Kalin Krohe was working days at KCOW. We decided we should come up with some kind of character for him to play on my morning show. We came upon the notion of a strange recluse who lives in the radio station basement, venturing upstairs once a day to ask me to play a … Continue reading The Bob S. Bestos Story
I wrote some bridging material for a “Dr. J And Dangerous Dave Dog and Pony Show” best-of episode. As you will see, it all centers on 2017’s total solar eclipse. And we didn’t get around to it in time. ANNCR: From Radio City in Alliance, ladies and gentlemen…Dr. J and Dangerous Dave! (DOC and DAVE … Continue reading LOST SKETCH: “Doc and Dave” Totally Clips Show
