REMEMBERING DICK CHAPMAN (1930-2015)
COMPLETE OVERAGE OF THE TWIN CITIES TORNADO OUTBREAK ON MAY 6, 1965 AND DAY AFTER (MAY 7, 1965) - CLICK HERE
Born in Kansas City, MO, Dick Chapman studied journalism at the University of Missouri before joining WCCO Radio in 1957 as a news writer for Cedric Adams. He remained with the station for 36 years, retiring in 1993.
Chapman is best remembered for his groundbreaking live coverage during the May 6, 1965, tornado outbreak in the Twin Cities. That evening, six tornadoes struck the region, including two F4 tornadoes resulting in 13 fatalities and over 500 injuries.
In addition to his news reporting, Chapman co-hosted "Honest to Goodness," a popular WCCO Radio program in the 1960s, alongside Randy Merriman and Charlie Boone. The show featured a mix of lighthearted banter and listener interaction, reflecting Chapman's versatility and engaging on-air presence.
Dick Chapman passed away in 2015 at the age of 84.
WCCO-AM (830) HONEST TO GOODNESS RADIO SHOWS (Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman)
Following airchecks provided by Bill Lund, Digital on Location, Woodbury unless specified.
December 5, 1963: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman 13MB (provided by Mark Durenberger)
February 15, 1964 : Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 56 MB
November 30, 1964: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 28 MB
December 28, 1964: Dick Chapman & Charlie Boone - 56 MB
January 11, 1965: Dick Chapman & Charlie Boone - 56 MB
January 23, 1965: Dick Chapman & Charlie Boone - 59 MB
April 19, 1965: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 56 MB
May 1965: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 23 MB
November 3, 1965: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 56 MB
November 15, 1965: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 56 MB
November 30, 1965: Dick Chapman & Charlie Boone - 51 MB
December 28, 1965: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 8 MB (provided by Larry Haeg, Jr.)
January 12, 1966: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 56 MB
March 22, 1966: Dick Chapman & Randy Merriman - 55 MB
December 1, 1966: Dick Chapman & Bob DeHaven - 51 MB
February 26, 1967: Dick Chapman & Bob DeHaven - 51 MB
Some of the above airchecks may have incorrect dates listed (taken from the tape or transcription record label). If you discover that any of the dates are wrong, please contact us. Thank you to those who have notified us.
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