WRFM The Radio Pollution Fighters
May 9, 2024

WRFM … and its Stars!

I arrived at WRFM in late March 1969 as its new manager … at a time when the station desperately needed help….

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April 11, 2024

How to Keep Your Balance During an Earthquake

Today, I bring you another guest commentary, which was recently offered by Roy Williams! Prior to his visiting us at XM Radio…

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March 28, 2024

Memories from 55 years ago this week!

Yes, March 30th, 1969, would be my first day of employment with Radio New York Worldwide, Incorporated, the owners of WRFM and…

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March 14, 2024

Hansi, 1983! Memories of James Last …

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been going through our vast “storehouse” of what’s called ephemera … you know, what’s defined…

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Alicia Taylor
February 22, 2024

Alicia

Yes, this follow-up to last week’s Musings is one I did not expect to write, especially not just days later! My one…

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February 8, 2024

Marlin’s Good-Time Picture Show – Part Six

It came to mind recently that, as I plan to acquire a new desktop computer, I should review what all I have…

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January 25, 2024

Marty & his Mountain!

Yes, of course, we’re talking about Mt. Washington, New Hampshire! And, of course, Marty does not “own” the mountain. However, “Marty” became…

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ABBA Album Back
January 11, 2024

ABBA … the Group!

The year was 1972, the location was Sweden, and the group was made up of four individuals … Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and…

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December 14, 2023

Christmas 𝄞 Update!

While I retired from the radio industry more than eight years ago, I still follow various industry happenings. One of those of…

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The Lonely Shepherd sheet music
November 30, 2023

Is There a More “Haunting” Melody?

What would your first guess be as to what that melody is? Or, who would the artist or artists be? Would the…

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More FM 101.1
November 16, 2023

End of an Era – Part 1: 101.1 MoreFM

The End of an Era! If you have any current connection with the radio industry or live in greater Philadelphia, you are…

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November 2, 2023

“The Rocket” Steam Locomotive and the Rise of the American Railroad

An article was recently published about Philadelphia’s famed Franklin Institute — which is in the process of redesigning a major exhibit space…

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