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…
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…
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 𝄞 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…