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…
ABBA … the Group!
The year was 1972, the location was Sweden, and the group was made up of four individuals … Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and…
Christmas đť„ž Update!
While I retired from the radio industry more than eight years ago, I still follow various industry happenings. One of those of…
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…
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…
“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…
Knowledge? Innovation? Passion?
Last year, I was honored to be asked to write an essay for inclusion in a student-oriented textbook titled The Radio Station,…
WHFS – Feast Your Ears
The month of September is now behind me … it was noteworthy, as I spent a good two-thirds of it “on the…
What, then, is Love – A Guest Commentary!
At this point, I did not anticipate or plan to publish another commentary by “Mr. Wizard of Ads,” Roy H. Williams, so…
News from the “War Years!”
Here’s the text of what those who listened to XM Radio’s 1940’s Channel — known as the Savoy Express — during its…
Jim Aylward and His “Aunt Martha”
If the name Jim Aylward is recognizable and familiar to you, it’s likely that you lived in the greater New York City…
Your Career… Words of Advice
In May of this year, I was a presenter at this week-long conference––just one of several held around the nation each summer––for…