Comments 2010-2019

In October, 1937 Glenn Miller and his orchestra spent the month at the Nicollet Hotel performing music for dancing and dining. Many evening broadcasts were carried by radio station, WCCO. This was before Miller became nationally famous in 1939. While there, he participated in the Minneapolis Community Fund Campaign and even composed the 1937 Community Fund theme sing, "Let's Give Them A Break". Question: Might there be any broadcasts of the Miller ensemble over WCCO be preserved in your holdings? As well as any broadcasts covering the October, 1937 'Community Fund Campaign' be preserved? Thank you." Glenn M. (9/8/2019)

"Thanks for these. My grandpa was Ron Block, hearing his voice and call was amazing. I am sure I was meant to stumble upon these tonight, but for those of us with loved ones who have passed this preservation is VERY cool!! Thank you, this brought a lot of joy tonight." Mandy E. (7/19/2019)

"Hello, I am an archive producer working with Jupiter Entertainment on a documentary for the Discovery Channel about the 1967-68 Plaisted North Pole expedition. I'm reaching out to see if you have any radio coverage of this story? According to an article in the Minneapolis Star on May 10, 1967 a live connection was made with the expedition. Thank you for your assistance with this request. Kind regards." Bill M. (5/30/2019)

"My grandfather, Roy Darth, and his friend Marvin (don't know the last name) had a live radio music show on KTSP back in the 1930s. My sisters and I are trying to locate any tapes of his show--if they exist at all. We have reached out to KSTP radio, but they are a sports station now and it is unclear if they have access to archival material. We know he played guitar on the radio and he continued to play for pleasure throughout his life. We spent Sunday afternoons with him in the 60s learning songs from the 20s and 30s, like Five Foot Two, Four Leaf Clover, L.O.V.E., Old Shep, etc. My father is elderly and not always clear in his memories, but he says that the group was called South Sea Serenaders, which seems odd for a couple of Swedes from Mpls, but it could be accurate or it could be my dad is blending memories. I'm hoping you can help us with our search. Even pointing us in the right direction to get started would be much appreciated. We are hoping to track these down for my father, who is in ill health. We also realize this may be an impossible task, as we don't even know that live shows were taped back in the 30s, so are not expecting miracles. Thank you so much," Michele M. (5/28/2019)

I am looking for recordings from the early 30s through 50s of my grandmother, Ruby Dougherty. She was on the Slim Jim and the Vagabond Kid program at four years old, so around 1933, on WDGY. She also had her own program under the name Ruby Dee on WCCO in the late 40s or 50s. We don't have any audio from that time and it would be really neat to hear her. She passed away in 1982. We do have a short recording that she made in her home on a cassette tape, but any additional materials would be greatly appreciated. Thank you." Nicole P. (5/4/2019)

"Here's more of my local radio days. I was a classical music DJ at 99.5 WLOL-FM and recall signing if off to taped MOR music in 1973. While at the parent company BFR Broadcasting, I started out part time running board during the week and weekends at 1330 WLOL-AM Talk. Now it's Catholic Family Radio. That was a wondrous time. Show hosts were Brad Johnson that I worked with previously at KRSI 950 AM, Roy Fox, Bob Allard, Mpls Tribune writer Jim Klobuchar & Paul Helm. I ran board overnights with Dean Grauds. I never seem to get around to writing a book about my 19 years in local radio ranging from DJ to engineer and sales. The radio biz has been most kind to me. So before the memories fade like radio waves, I hope to write a book. Many good stories. I do have a 9,000 word reminisce of WLOL-FM classical music. Google "What Does A Classical Music DJ Do?" It's on a Brit site. More later here." Jim Stokes (3/23/2018)

"In tribute to Billy Graham please post any audio recordings of Billy Graham in the twin cities or any interviews that he gave to any radio station stations or TV stations." Kyle R. (2/21/2018)

"Any chance I could be in touch with someone that would remember Richard E. Nelson? (Admiral) He was a DJ on KUXL 1967?" Jeanette 2/13/2018

"HI: I am looking for a program that Rollie Johnson (Dir. of TV Sports) did in the early 1950s on Otto Rindlisbacher's deer camp known as "The One-Shot Gang." Members of this camp were from Rice Lake, WI. I am writing a book on Otto Rindlisbacher who presided over this deer camp. It aired on WCCO as Rollie indicates to Otto in a letter dated November 23, 1954. He mentions in this letter that it aired "some time ago." Can I get a copy of this item? I will gladly a check for your expenses. Thanks for your help." Robert W. 2/12/2918

"I am looking of Radio tapes by Rev, John Hassler Dietrich in the Minneapolis Area in the 1920s and 30s. We know he spoke to thousands in this manner. Even one copy would thrill us completely. Please look in your records. We would love to hear the voice that moved thousands." Douglas P. 1/20/2018

"I'm interested in hearing what KSTP AM 1500 sounded like in the years 1980 and 1981. I'm also interested in hearing what WDGY sounded like in 1976 and 1977. Plus, more airchecks of WRRD "13 Rock." Douglas A. 12/28/2017

"I wish I had some radio tapes of Ralph Jon Fritz who just passed away from cancer these last few days. Actually he started out doing really well on the radio before Channel 4 offered him a job in sports with WCCO Television He spent 40 years on WCCO-TV. I don't have any tapes of RJ from KRSI 950 back in 1967 but I wish I could hear him again over KRSI. He actually did a disc jockey show a few hours every day and he teamed up on Friday nights doing play by play Lake Conference football and basketball from the stands at different high schools with Tony Parker. Maybe Ralph's wife might have some tapes from his radio days over Stillwater's WAVN and from KRSI 4500 Excelsior Blvd., St Louis Park. Ralph Jon Fritz passed away in Florida." Al A. (12/9/2017)

"Does anyone have an aircheck of the Bob Keeshan interview on KSTP-AM in 1989? I remember listening to it that year when he announced the book he wrote, "Growing Up Happy." Douglas A. (10/31/2017)

"Hello. I am wondering if there is any way for you to get the show that was played on KQRS FM starting at about 5:50 PM on January 27, 1973. I was about the end of the Vietnam war, including statistics news report. It was a great show. As you can tell, memorable for me." Douglas (10/6/2017)

"The 'familiar looking jock I can't identify' in the second photo in the comments below is KDWB Program Director Deane Johnson. Deane posted it years ago on his website, along with an aircheck of his final KDWB airshift, prior to taking the reins as GM in 1970: http://www.deanejohnson.net/audio/KDWB_Deane_Johnson_Air_Check_5-21-70.shtml   Deane showed up just as former KDWB Chief Engineer Mike Gorniak and I were finishing a prearranged tour with the CE at the deserted KOMA studios in Moore, Oklahoma during the station's 2004 Fan Jam. Four or five other alums showed up and the impromptu gathering turned into an amazing radio history lesson, as Deane regaled us with tales from Storz's early-'60s top-40 glory years (he'd programmed both KOMA and WTIX/New Orleans.) I got more out of that one hour than four years' worth of broadcasting classes at the U of M." John P. (9/28/2017)

"Hello! Where can I buy WDGY-AM Radio Station T-shirt?" Leszek P (9/2/2017) Radiotapes comment: If you are looking for a t-shirt from the current WDGY (AM 740), you will need to contact them directly:https://www.wdgyradio.com/contact-us.html

"Hello, I am trying to see if there are any old radio broadcasts of St Paul high school football from the 50s, and so that's how I came across this website. I was wondering if you happened to know where I could get a hold of any such recordings (if they even exist). I'm not sure if they even broadcast any high school football games on the radio back then, but I thought I would check. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Regards, Christian T. (8/27/2017)

"Growing up in the Twin Cities in 1975 I recall WCCO FM 103 reported the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. Does anyone know if that news radio report still exists? Great website. Thank you." Patrick B. (8/24/2017)

"I heard a song on WCCO as a child about the state of Minnesota some time between 1956 and 1959. I recall the tag (I'm not certain) going something like this: "when you talk about Minnesota, Minnesota, that's the place I want to be." Another lyric played like this: "let me tell you about the Mississippi, mightiest river of all;" and another line goes: "and the greatest place to there is Minneapolis and St. Paul. 'We're sixty years give or take so I'm a bit dim on the exact lyrics.' I'd like to know what year WCCO played that song. It played like a jingle promoting the twin cities, or just a fun ditty." Terrance P (7/10/2017)

"Hi, I was wondering if you could help me find radio tapes of Nov.. 5th 1975 6pm to 7pm. Anywhere closest to AZ...." David (6/25/2017)

"Great website...have some sad news to share, Jimmy Reed has passed away." Tim F. 6/17/2017

"Seeking CD of Hobbs House nightly broadcasts for sleep aid for my Mom. His voice and music did the trick way back then." Linda K. (5/19/2017)

"My father, Edward Courtney, was a radio announcer on WDGY in the late 30s and early 40s. I have a newspaper ad featuring him for the 12:15 news. I also have his contract, and a blurb in Cedric Adams' "In This Corner" column. Apparently there was a bomb threat on WDGY. Crowds gathered, the police milled. My father was on-air and when the appointed time came for the big kaboom, he played "Goin' to Heaven on a Mule". I also have a picture of him introducing FDR on the radio in 1936. The picture is in The Minneapolis Journal, dated Oct. 10, 1936." MaryEllen C.(5/18/2017)

"Was wondering if Bob Chase is still around. I worked with him at the Friar's Dinner Theater back in the early 70s. Thanks!" Paul M. (3/30/2017)

"Charlie Van Dyke passed away on March 5, 2017. There is no question that he and Donald K. Martin should have been in the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. They were the only morning show to beat WCCO in the morning in the ratings." Mary P. (3/8/2017)

"Love the May 7, 1965, day-after-the-tornado recordings! One correction: in the text of your 8:15-9:20 a.m. recording, the juice product was called "Beep," not "beet"! (I ate and drank a lot of disagreeable things as a child, but I think even I would've rebelled at drinking liquefied beets!) I remember Beep; it had a thicker consistency than orange juice (thanks to the apricot nectar and prune juice) and what would be considered an unacceptably high sugar content today. In other words, it actually tasted good! It was delivered by the Cloverleaf milkman. Google "Beep" to see a picture of the carton. And I love how the Cloverleaf cow has a breathy voice like Jackie Kennedy or Marilyn Monroe!" Gail F. (12/3/2016) [Radiotapes comment: Thank you, Gail! We always appreciate corrections and notifications of any problems with the website]

"Is there any site that features the great KSTP "Sound of the Cities" jingle package from the 1960s? I have the original KSFO-San Francisco package and also KOGO's San Diego version from my days in those markets but have always felt that the KSTP package was the best of the lot." Ken C. (11/26/2016)

"Hey I did not see anything about T.D. Mischke at KSTP. He was funny as hell." Len S.(11/20/2016)

"A number of people reconnecting historical records on the Father of Modern Humanism, John H. Dietrich. He spoke on WDGY-AM and possibly on an additional radio station in the 1920s and 1930s. I wonder if you have copies of the tapes of him at that time. This is a great historical project. I hope you will be able to help us. He reached 1000s of people weekly in his day. Thank you for any assistance you can provide." Rev. Douglas P. (11/19/2016)

"Based on the weather reports I've seen, the Twin Cities may or may not get a huge winter storm in the next couple of days. If it's indeed a huge storm, perhaps you can record some news coverage and post excerpts on Radio Tapes. But I realize it would have to be a huge storm to be included on your website." Joseph G. (11/17/2016)

"Hi There! Love the service you all provide! I'm trying to track down an old news bulletin from WWII, probably late 1944, that commended Minnesota members of the army (7th Army, Company A of the 335th specifically) as they returned home. It was on WCCO. I've reached out to them a few times to ask if they keep an archive and haven't heard back. Any help or tips for how I could possibly track this down would be very appreciated!! Thanks so much!" Angy A. (11/16/2016)

"I am Greg Borrell "The Gregor's" daughter. Do you have any audio of him? He was around the time of Machine Gun and was in the middle or the night shift. Please send me any if you have it, or direct me where to find it. Thank you!" Mary Borrell (10/29/2016)

"Hello, You have a great site. Lots of good stuff. But I was wondering if you had any or knew where to get any airchecks from a station in Seattle KISW. I'm looking for airchecks between 79ish and 85ish.. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks." Craig T. (10/28/2016)

"I still miss Steve-o, the Iron Man from the Iron Range. I still miss him. Steve Cannon was the greatest radio talent ever. I could go on and on......(oh, and by the way, I miss Ma, Morgan and Backlash too.) Man I miss that guy." Sean M (9/18/2016)

"I'm looking for programs that were broadcast on KNOF radio in Minnesota by the Gospel Westerners. They were all members of the Marjama family and some of the tapes of their programs were made in the living room of my childhood home in the 1950s. Thank you." L. Wick (2/18/2016)

"I am trying to find out some history and maybe some recording of my late father, who was a d.j. In the twin cities. He passed away December 2005 and I never got a chance to really speak with him about it. I don't know the dates, or the exact station. I'm guessing it was in the 60s as he married my mother in 1977. His name was Robert David Swenson and is birthdate is 4/12/40. He was in the marines, not sure Of the dates again, 50s I think. He was from the south Minneapolis area and loved country music, he was a very good musician, great singer and guitarist. I don't know if this is a good place to start my search, but I thought maybe you could point me in the right direction. I don't have any tapes or video of my dad and would love just something to remember him by. Thank you in advance, Amber S. (2/4/2016)

"My dad remembers a radio program airing from WCCO around the mid '60s where the host read a jingle about being from "Minneapolis, the city full of Swedes, and when it isn't raining the sun shines on our weeds". Do you have this as a recording we can listen to? Thank you." Brandon R. (1/5/2016)

"I am a member of the Pavek Museum and saw your reference in the current newsletter. Regarding WYOO, was there a personality there by the name of Doug MacKinnon. We remember the name as a very funny guy. Also my favorite voice was Phil Brown originally of WPBC, then KEEY easy listening. When KEEY went country, he was no longer heard. I would love to hear his voice again because I thought it was so great." Jon B (12/29/2015)

"I am looking for a 1967 recorded interview with Emmett Kelly Jr from "The Henry Wolf Show" on KSTP. If you have any leads let me know. Thanks." Mark H.(12/26/2015)

"In the 1950s I used to listen to "Wes Bowen And All That Jazz" late into the night on your 50,000 watt AM broadcast which I was able to pick up in Northern Montana. Do you have any history on this and/or any program recordings?" Jerry (12/17/2015)

"Can you find the JAM KDWB jingles as in the "All Hit 101" jingles?" Vaughn B. (12/10/2015)

"You've presented a thorough, and interesting tribute to Charlie Boone. I really enjoyed listening to some of the clips and videos." Timothy G. (11/25/2015)

"I remember Boone and Erickson doing a Christmas version of "to grandmothers house we go". I seem to remember it was so popular at the time you could get the lyrics for the song. Do you know if there is still a recording of this or at least the lyrics? Thanks." Roger W. (11/23/2015)

"RIP Charlie Boone! Can't wait to see what you post to honor him, you always do a great job with the memorials. Always a fan of your website, it is my homepage!" Timothy G. (11/22/2015)

"I need to find some DJ who remembers a song that the only lyrics were, 'TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME", etc thru the whole song. Not the Cyndi Lauper song. This one had only these lyrics thru the entire song. Thank You for any help you can give on this." Al (10/31/2015)

"I am searching for information regarding my uncle's singing on the radio back in the 1940s, and hoping to find a recording of him on the radio, or maybe even an actual record. I don't know if he made a record but I do know his singing was on the radio. My mother just celebrated her 95th birthday and is exceptionally healthy and active for her age, able to appreciate the finer things in life such as music and the arts. Her younger brother, Rolland Melville (first name Rolland is spelled with two LLs and he is deceased), was a student at MacPhail School of Music in 1942, and went on to have a singing career which included being on the radio. I am uncertain if he was a host or co-host on the radio, or if he was a guest singer, or if his songs were merely played on the radio. And also, do not know which radio station or stations he was on. I have a wonderful idea for a Christmas gift for my mother - I would like to obtain a recording or an actual record of my Uncle Rolland's singing for her! I am requesting information you may have in your archives regarding radio stations and radio shows active in the Twin Cities back in the 1940s. Is there a way of searching for his name on the radio shows? If that is impossible, perhaps just passing on a few radio show names to me could help, so I can try to jog my mother's memory. Any information you have would be so appreciated! Thank you!" Colleen (10/30/2015)

"Hello, I'm comprising a life review for my husband's grandparents and I was recently informed that my husband's grandmother was a guest (possibly recurring guest) on WCCO radio in the late 1930s/1940s as a member of the musical group The Erickson Sisters, her name is Louise Erickson (now Louise Kranz). The group apparently also performed at Mayor Humphrey's inauguration. I was hoping I may be able to access any tapings you may have of this group in your archives. How do I find out if you have any tapings and if so, am I able to obtain them? I appreciate your attention to this matter and would welcome any guidance." Jackie (8/17/2015)

"I am looking for recordings of Roger Erickson doing school closing announcements on WCCO-AM. Are any recordings of those old "snowy morning" Boone and Erickson programs, with Roger reading those announcements (with all those little Minnesota towns and consolidated school districts) available for purchase and or download. If there are, how can I go about getting them. Thanks." Gordon (7/27/2015)

"I didn't realize that Del had passed away. I rented a room from him while going to Brown Institute on Lake Street in Minneapolis. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great friend and mentor in my younger days." Brian E. (7/17/2015)

"Looking for the McDonald's prank call from the 80s?? Didn't know if it was out there somewhere!! Thanks" Michele (7/3/2015)

"I would suspect the "Pre Cuban Missile Crisis" edition of the "CBS World News Roundup" you have posted on your website would be from the morning of October 22nd, 1962, since President Kennedy went on TV and radio early that evening to make public the fact that the Soviet Union had built missile bases in Cuba." Joseph (7/3/2015)

"I was on KDWB back in early 60s with Lou Reigart, Sam Sherwood, Charley Brown. Before that. KQAQ Austin, Minn. Then on to KEWB, S.F. Back to sales WTCN-TV, MPLS. Your airchecks bring back a lot of great memories, including MC work for Elvis, Connie Francis, The Beach Boys, Bobby Vee and many more. Thanks for the memories." Chuck Cell. (6/21/2015)

"Hello! I am in the process of tracing my father's history and know from his notes (left behind) that he was a member of WDGY and WLOL in the 1943 timeframe. Known as Lee Barron (as a band leader - his stage name) he would have been a newscaster. Do you know if anything can be found to verify this information? Thanks!" Vern (5/21/2015)

"Thanks for recently adding a CBS audio snippet of the first Super Bowl game." Randy (2/5/2015)

"Dear Radio tapes.com staff, Hello my name is skip and I am looking for some old tapes or CD copies of old Minnesota Northstar hockey games that the Great Al Shaver called ! I use to fall asleep at night to the hockey games as a kid and then listen to the 3 stars of the game. I would really like to purchase a few games to have in my car for some good road trip entertainment. I would especially like a game or two of the late great JP. Parise and even try to get a game or two to Zac and his brother to have for keepsakes. Thank you for your feedback as to how this can happen. !!! P.S I was born in 1968 and have been a Stars fan my whole life ! sincerely, Skip" (1/17/2015)

"I worked at KSTP 1500 in 1941 as a "gopher" just out of high school." John (1/17/2015)

"Do you have anything from KQRS around 1965-1966 when Herb Shoenbohm was featuring Brazilian Jazz?" Robert (1/13/2015)

"I was a big fan of both John Lennon and Paul Harvey. Harvey addressed the murder of Lennon on his radio show a few days after the assassination. Do you happen to have a copy of that broadcast? I believe Harvey was conveying the reason for the agony that the baby boomers were undergoing, to his older audience. A date would be 12/15/80? Bill (1/10/2015)

"To whom it may concern, I remember listening to the Joe Soucheray show years ago, and I am thinking 15 to 20 years at least, about Joe's guest who owned a ferry service to isle royal, I believe from grand portage, Minnesota. I believe the boat was waiting for new propellers and lost its mooring or maybe broke tow during a bad storm on lake superior and the boat had to fend for its self without props and it doesn't have a very good ending. I do not remember the name of the boat. I do remember the harrowing turn of events that happened to this boat as told by its owner as I was riveted to your broadcast. if there is a RadioTape of this broadcast I would sure like to find it to find a copy. Thank you." Kerry (1/6/2015)

"I love your sight--since I've been addicted to radio all my life! I used to love to listen to a blind guy from Chicago who came to St. Paul Mn. in the 80s. His name was Don Vogel. TD Mischke got his toe wet in the radio waters uner the name "The phantom Caller" Does anyone have any of the old Voge shows? He and his group were hysterical and his group was made up of a bunch of Rookies. Thanks for your attention." Kay (1/5/2015)

"Is the "12 Days Of Christmas" parody by Charlie Bush in audio archives?" Dennis (12/25/2014) (RadioTapes comment: If anyone has a copy, please contact us).

"I was, variously, a DJ, tech and PR person in Twin Cities radio from 1963 to around 1976. I recall KEVE and KADM in 1963, which became KQRS. Leigh Kamman played jazz in the evening. Many others contributed their talents, including Herb Schoenbohm, spinning Bossa Nova and classical music, Ron Wandmacher, Dick Driscoll, Fred King, John Pete and Jerry Cunning. I'll have more later about other stations where I worked. But those folks mentioned contributed mightily to the station during various format changes. At that time, I was a UoM student, working nights at the station by virtue of my First Phone and a few announcing duties. Glad to contribute to this outstanding web site. :)" Jim Stokes (11/17/2014)

"I have been searching for a copy of "The Drag News" published by the Minnesota Dragways featuring the fifth annual KDWB Drag Festival in 1969 - do you have a copy in your archives or can you refer me to someone in your area that may have a copy I could download - thank you for any and all help you may give me in this matter." David (10/26/2014)

"Hi there, Just wanted to thank you in advance for archiving, transferring and posting the audio of "Honest to Goodness." My partner grew up in the Twin Cities and asked the other day about this show, and whether any audio of it still existed. How fun to discover that at least 3 shows exist! We plan to listen to them over the next few days. Also - what an impressive collection of WCCO audio and printed materials over the years. I haven't looked at your other station archives yet, but I'm sure those are equally interesting. I hope the management and staff of the respective stations appreciate your efforts. It always strikes me as strange that radio has a pretty lousy track record of documenting its own local efforts. After 20 years in radio (I began at my high school station in 1991, age 17), I'm no longer sure if it's something a person can continue with. I grew up in Sacramento and eventually moved to northern Michigan. I've worked at both non-commercial and commercial stations in both locales. Station owners/managers, at least around these parts, no longer see their stations as something to share with the public - and loaning the "keys" to others (I.e. staff/employees) seems to be a concept that's gone extinct. I hope this finds you well, and thank you again." Vince H. (9/11/2014)

"Steve Cannon and Mike Lynch kept me going during a bad time in my life. I especially liked Morgan Mundane and his football picks. I can still hear Steve in my mind and I miss him. "Fight On For Ol'" with the Eveleth City under the direction of genial Emil Stern was especially good. Is it available in any format?" James R. (8/7/2014). (Radiotapes comment: You can find "Fight On for Ol'" on RadioTapes' Steve Cannon page.)

"I love the website. I don't know if you take requests but it would be awesome if you can post the news, traffic and weather sounders for WCCO from the 90s. Especially the news sounder, it's one of my favs." Kenneth (4/26/2014)

"Thanks for this website, especially the recording of historic news broadcasts, and not just from the Twin Cities. It's a treasure trove of major events of the past, and I can see some history teachers (alas, I'm not a teacher) use some of the audio in this to play in class when they cover events in question. For instance, when talking about D-Day, the teacher can play back the networks' bulletins. Keep up the fantastic work!" Joseph (4/25/2014)

"I have been listening for almost two years now and still haven't got through all the postings! I love what you are doing!! Keep posting more U100 I was huge fan and to this day I boycott 101.3 for taking the signal! Thanks a lot!!" Chuck S. (4/21/2014)

"Hi There, I am looking for any recordings or info you might have of my uncle Clarence Iverson from WDGY or any other of the call letters he and his brother might have played under. He and his brother Ernest (also known as Slim Jim (Ernest) and the Vagabond Kid (Clarence)) played Scandinavian songs on WDGY in the mid to late 1930s (and beyond) every day at 1 pm (sponsored by Central Furniture & Carpet Co for at least a while). I have some on information on him, but would love to hear about anything else you might have or know of. Thanks." Jeanne (4/18/2014)

"In the early 60s KDWB had a young 17 year old newscaster named Dan Ronald. I think that was his real name. We were friends, and he did some recordings at my recording studio back then, one was released on Cuca Records. Do you have any idea of where he is or went after KDWB, I lost track. He may have been 16 when he was there, he had a great voice. He only did the news. Thanks." David H. (4/7/2014)

"I just wanted to thank you for all the effort put into this website, and the amazing quality of the recordings. I listened with great interest to the May 1965 broadcasts of the tornado breakout, and the dedication of WCCO broadcasters Charlie Boone and Dick Chapman. Just incredible quality, still chilling to listen to almost 50 years later." Jim M. (4/5/2014)

"I just wanted to write and say that I really enjoy your website and all of the audio on it. One of my favorite recordings is the demo for the Breeze radio network from 1988. I have looked it up online and can find nothing about it. Do you have any more information on it, like what eventually became of the network? Also, do you know where I could obtain copies of the Breeze jingles used on the demo tape? Did they send those jingles to their affiliates, or were they just used on the network? Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks." Coley (3/18/2014).

"Could you get more information airchecks music surveys of KMOJ 1979-1992, KUXL 1973-1980, KFMX disco?" Dar B. (2/12/2014)

"I remember listening to WLOL-AM sometime in the 70s (?) to Paul Helm who I think was one of the first"right wing" talk show hosts. Do any recordings exist of his shows? Thanks." Patrick K. (1/31/2014)

"Hi. I am trying to find information on the old KTWN 108. Specifically I would like to find playlists. Do you have any of their files on your sight. Is there a way to search for something like that? Thanks" Scott P. (1/4/2014)

"See if you can't get some airchecks of the 12/14/12 Sandy Hook tragedy as well as some from the 4/15/13 tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Not to mention any coverage of those 3 women from the Cleveland kidnapper." DT (1/20/2014)

"Your site's a great historical reference; thanks for keeping these voices alive." James L (12/8/2013)

“What a fantastic website. Your Kennedy assassination page is more comprehensive than any I've ever seen." Dan J. (11/13/2013)

"I'm based in Los Angeles, writing a book about the late Mrs. Joan Kroc, born Joan Mansfield then later Joan Smith in St. Paul and famously married to Ray Kroc of McDonald's fame. Your site is amazing, invaluable, etc. wow! I understand that in the late 50s, McDonald's ran ads on radio in Minneapolis-St. Paul that were quite a sensation (albeit they were corny.) Something to the tune of "45-cents for a three-course meal, what a steal." I'm wondering if you've heard this commercial before, and whether you could point me to a sound file. Also you don't seem to have much from the late 50s on your site. I'm trying to deduce what was on the radio in the afternoons. Of course I am also. consulting local radio/TV listings but wondered if you knew offhand. I wonder if Bee Baxter might ever have collided with Mrs. Joan Smith? My best wishes." Lisa N (11/9/2013)

"Was wondering if there are any recordings during the Armistice Day Blizzard in 1940. 145 died throughout the Midwest region." Glenn (11/1/2013)

"Wondering if anyone has old Hobbs House CDs to sell or could possibly provide play old lists? Am interested in his show....or at the least any play lists showing the artists he played on his broadcasts. Thanks!" Dave (10/27/2013)

"Steve Cannon theme song:” What d'ye mean you lost yer dog Alternative Title: Where's that dog-gone dog-gone dog of mine.” Who was the artist or orchestra on this recording? It’s a great recording, but I cannot find this version online anywhere." Doug U. (10/23/2013) Follow-up from Doug on 10/26/2013: "It was recorded in 1955 or 56 by Albert White and His Gaslight Orchestra. The album is called "Alexander's Ragtime Band."

"Hi there, it's pretty cool to listen to some of the old KQRS 92.5 stuff! What I'm really looking for is the call John Lassman made in the late 80s/or very early 90s to McDonald's--I know he was adding a "Mc" in front of a lot of his words while he was talking, and it also had something to do with the new McDLT and the hot side/cold side. Also, do you know of any tapes that exist of the Classic Album Exchange with Wally Walker in the late 1980s, also on KQRS 92.5 Mpls/St. Paul? Actually I have never seen this website before and I really have no idea how this works, just throwing it out there and seeing what happens! Thanks for anything you can provide me with and rock on!" Michele K (10/19/2013)

"One irony about Part 7 of the breaking CBS News radio coverage of the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy was that the co-anchor during this portion was Mike Wallace, who grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, where the Kennedy brothers grew up (and where President John Kennedy was born). In fact, I believe Wallace and John Kennedy were the same age, and might have known each other as youngsters." Joseph (10/18/2013)

"Where may I find the Progressive Insurance radio commercials with Flo singing?" Tom L (10/8/2013)

"Looking for recordings of programs related to Labor Unions (Packinghouse Workers Organizing Committee) featuring Henry (Hank) Johnson, National Assistant Director of the PWOC somewhere around 1936-1939. Worked with John L Lewis and Don Harris of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO). Programs were on WGN radio in Chicago." Nimrod (10/1/2013)

"Please add more Dark Star (George Chapple) WCCO audio (mp3, etc). More complete shows would be great. It was great to hear the show posted from 1993." Andy (9/26/2013)

"I love the site! Could you please post some Twins, Vikings, and North Stars games (pregame and postgame too) from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The longer the segments the better. Also, more Joe McFarlain, Denny Long, Bill Diehl, and Franklin Hobbs please! Thanks again for all you do." Pete (9/26/2013)

"Just stumbled onto your site and, wow! I'm surprised but not surprised a website like this exists. I guess I'm more surprised I didn't look for something like this until now. The main reason I stumbled onto it was because I'm desperately searching for Drive105's commercial bumpers. They had awesome 5 to 10 second jingles made up of creative techno. Your site has X105 and Zone 105 but nothing from the next incarnation, Drive105. Any way you can get the word out? I must say the coolest thing for me that I found was the last 20 minutes of airtime for WLOL. I remember being with my friend and listening to them go off the air. Great site! Would LOVE some Drive105 stuff!!!" Jesse H. (9/9/2013)

"Where can I get the Paul Harvey Radio Broadcast of 1/12/2002?" David M (8/10/2013)

"Great site. Looking for audio of the Ole Reb (Jack Fisher) on KFYR in Bismarck. Do you have any?" Dale M. (7/25/2013)

"I am looking for some archives of the Dave Thompson show. Is there any chance you have any archives of this show? It was on for about 7.5 years and I think it ended in 2008. Please let me know if you have any information about that show!!" Brenna K (7/19/2013) (Radiotapes comment: If anyone has airchecks of Dave, please contact us).

"I believe it was fall of 1964 or 1965. I listened to KDWB all the time - and there was a bit called "Papa's General Store." It was a hilarious mock soap-opera with the most outrageous names, like Normal Glutz, Harold Hernthrider - I roared just hearing the names of the characters. DRAMATIC announcer. I would be absolutely thrilled to be able to listen to these bits again. Are they available? I graduated in 1963. The radio slogan was "63 - that's easy to remember." Thanks for the memories!" Marie N. (7/16/2013)

"Wow. Just found a couple of recordings of my Dad, Bob Chase. Crazy to hear his voice after so many years!!! This site is awesome!!! Is there a way to search all of the stations that someone worked at all over the U.S.??" (5/24/2013)

"This is a great website and public resource, even for those outside the Twin Cities broadcast areas, especially for all the broadcast files related to historic events such as the President Kennedy assassination, the Apollo 11 moon landing mission, and even the false EBS warning of 1971 (which I heard on my local radio station, the original WHDH-AM, 850 k Hz in Boston). This latter item brings me to my point of contacting you-- Is there any good Internet resource for obtaining historic radio broadcast files in the Boston, MA area? I would love to obtain some old broadcasts, especially news and talk shows from older incarnations of WBZ, WEEI, and WRKO, as well the now-defunct radio outlets WCOP, WHDH, WMEX, and WNAC. Boston has its place in broadcast history too, WBZ-AM being among the first and now oldest, continuously-broadcasting radio stations, as well Jerry Williams (WMEX, WBZ & WRKO) having been a pioneer of the talk radio genre that is very well established today. I am also old enough and media savvy enough to recall several Minnesota reference points on your website, such as your former governor Harold Stassen having been a perennial United States' presidential candidate, and, of course, the second "Happy Warrior" (the first former New York governor Alfred Smith) of American political life, former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, who was a Minneapolis mayor and longtime Minnesota senator before becoming nationally prominent as vice president in the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson, and thrice (1960, 1968, 1972) a presidential candidate, the 1968 Democrat Party nominee. I even recall the "Dump the Hump" slogan in reference to HHH's support of LBJ's Vietnam War policies. My dad always got a kick out of Humphrey, I'm sure voted for him in '68, although supported Richard Nixon's re-election by '72 (and, strangely, Sen. George McGovern in the primaries that year). I think part of that was I had worked in McGovern's campaign that year, when I was just 14 years old. But my dad genuinely respected McGovern, even voted for him in a comeback campaign in 1988, the year Michael Dukakis received the Democrat presidential nomination. I am rather duplicating my dad's political philosophy at this point, went from being a liberal Democrat as a younger person to becoming extremely conservative at middle age. Anyway, I'd appreciate any referrals for Boston radio digitization files. Thank you," Jim M. (5/6/2013)

"My dad Gary Rawn passed away this week, and your site has been a godsend to me. I haven't found anything from his time at WWTC, but when I Googled KJJO - here he was. I thought I would never hear his voice again, or see the way he used to dance in the booth. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!" Jana Hirsch (4/29/2013)

"I want to praise you on making sure these old tapes stay available to hear forever!" Michael J. (4/18/2013)

“I truly wish I could afford to donate a lifetime's collection of broadcast news and talk. I worked s Bureau chief for UPI Radio (among others) dating back to Reagan, but have archival broadcast dating back to Truman. I will donate my expertise in any capacity but honestly was looking to market the high quality audio. Do you have a clue?” Jay (3/5/2013)

“Hi and thanks for all the great airchecks on this site. Could you please post some airchecks of WCCO-AM, especially Denny Long, Joe McFarland, and Franklin Hobbs. Also, if you have any airchecks from the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament (especially 1970s). I always look forward to the next airchecks. Thanks again.” Pete (2/4/2013)

“I'm trying to find any audio recording of a Minneapolis Millers or St. Paul Saints baseball game broadcast. Would you have any idea of where I could begin with this? I'm writing a book on the rivalry between the Millers and Saints and was hoping to have a reference for game broadcast. Thanks very much.” Rex (2/1/2013)

“Hi Do you remember or have the dog song from WCCO they used to play early in the morning in the late 60s and 70s I think it was for the Boone and Erickson show Please help me out Thanks” Chuck (2/1/2013)

“I am interested in any additional audio from am1500 to include Soucheray, Reusse, Yates and others. Can you direct me to a resource?” (1/23/2013)

“First, I really enjoy the time and effort you put into this website! I really enjoy these radiotapes. I am a long-time listener. So the recent "Cannon" addition, 1/20/13, is not marked with a specific date, just "1984." but it is from 5/24/84. Can u mark it as such? Given the sports clues w in the tape, the date of this recording is from Thursday, May 24, 1984. This I deciphered from the following information: the Twins were off that evening; they began a three game set at the Metrodome against the brewers; the starting pitchers the next evening were names Butcher and Cocanower. I took this information to baseball-reference.com, this link, to come to this conclusion.. Sure, this pitching duel could have happened more than once within a season, but Cannon referenced a Nurses strike that was coming up on June 1. So, that took away the possibility that this recording was any later than June 1. Hope that helps gives you a more precise date!” Timothy (1/21/2013)

“Thank you for your great website. I would like to make two requests: 1. Al Shaver doing North Stars play by play (I have heard one short clip, but would love to hear something longer). 2. More Joe McFarland, Dan Hertsgaard, and Bill Diehl clips from WCCO (as long as possible please). I look forward to hearing your new entries. Thanks again.” Pete (1/9/2013)

“Hello from Boston! This is one of the best sites of its kind. It's easy to see that you love your radio and TV in Minnesota, and there are folks who lovingly preserve so much of it- especially classy WCCO. Never been up there but we had a correspondence with legendary Dave Moore of WCCO-TV in the '80s. He was a one-of-a-kind guy and you were lucky to have had him on the air for so many years. Thanks for putting these priceless broadcasts on the Web. Even an out-of-towner can return to the days of classic old-time radio here.” Jonathan (12/29/2012)

“Hello, I was wondering, do you by any chance have any audio from or about Chernobyl from 1986? I am trying to do a documentary about that area. “ (12/18/2012)

“Do you have anything from Don Doty from the 50s or 60s or a photo?” (12/15/2012)

“I am looking for the recording about Talcott's Tailings, regarding the horse owned (?) by a former Minnesota governor, done by Boone & Erickson.” (12/11/2012)

“My brother and I grew up in the Cities during the 60s and 70s. WCCO was a huge part of our lives- always on in the background, providing us with the information which made our life a bit easier, happier, safer, etc. 'CCO made such an impression on my older brother Mark, that he devoted his life to being involved with radio collecting old radios, selling radio advertisements and eventually managing a variety of different stations. This past summer at 50 years old, he passed away after a brief illness. As the grief occasionally swells in me, I often think of our youth. Memories of waking up scared to the Tornado klaxon warning, the Canon barking dog song, the banjos for Boone and Erickson, The Viken theme song, the glory years of the Twins, etc. Then I stumbled upon your site, and the memories became vivid. Although sad in many respects, it also provided me with a feeling of comfort from simpler times, giving me a glimpse of my brother when we were young and innocent, growing up in the fabulous Twin Cities. Thanks...” (11/14/2012)

“Good Morning, My name is Ellen Corsigli, my uncle was James J Dooley he was a producer at WCCO in the 80s ( I believe that is the time period). He passed away on Oct, 5th 2012. I am writing you,to see if you would direct me as to how I might obtain a DVD copy of a documentary that he made in 1961 entitled "Unwed Mothers" he received the George Foster Peabody Award for this documentary. Thank you for your assistance.” Ellen (11/12/2012)

“Hello. My name is Mary (Longenecker) Hendrix. My father and mother (actress Ruth Hussey) had a radio program back in the late 1940s in New York. I am wondering if there are any archives of this program. I have no idea what the name of the show was - it featured the two of them as if they were at breakfast or ? chatting and talking about the news of the day. Any information you may have would be so appreciated. Thank you!” Mary (11/11/2012)

“I am looking for some information if anyone can either find it or remembers it. Roughly 30-40 years ago, Chuck Lillegren had a Sunday morning program at 6:00 am - 7:00 am called "Prelude to Prayer". About every 6 weeks he would play a song which I cannot remember the name, but from what I remember it was called "I heard the voice of Jesus" or something like that and was performed by, again, I cannot quite remember, but I think it was something like the California State Youth Choir. Can anyone help me with finding the name or group who performed it, as in this day and age of technology, I have been trying to find it on YouTube or Google it. I have no idea as to what the status of Chuck is, but I know he would remember. Can I have any help, please? Thanks.” (10/26/2012)

“For your Steve Cannon page at https://radiotapes.com/SteveCannon.html, you could identify the theme song as "What D'Ye Mean You Lost Yer Dog (Where's that dog-gone dog-gone dog of mine)" The sheet music can be found at: http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/inharmony/detail.do?action=detail&fullItemID=/lilly/devincent/LL-SDV-123001” (10/15/2012)

“Hello, big fan of the site. I have a tape you might be interested in. It's a reel-to-reel tape of coverage of the Apollo 11 landing, I think from NBC (David Brinkley is clearly heard). No indication of where it was recorded, but I acquired it in the Twin Cities. The recording covers both sides of a 7 inch tape at 7 1/2 ips. Sound quality is very good. If you like I'd be happy to send it to you.” (10/15/2012) [Radiotapes comment: We are interested, please contact us.]

“Great stuff on your site too. I've been looking at for years with much admiration.” Glenn (10/8/2012)

"Not sure if you can help me. I've got a couple of pictures from the old KDWB-AM that I need help identifying. Is there someone I can send them to that may know what they are? One is a picture which purports to be their studio/office building and the other is a familiar looking jock I can't identify." (Radiotapes comment: The building is KDWB's. If anyone knows the DJ featured please contact us).

I have an answer to the question of "Who composed the "Hit Parade" jingles. Drake-Chenault Productions recorded them with the Johnny Mann Singers providing the music. Bill Drake voiced the track." Dick S. (11/28/2012)

"Where can I find podcasts of Good Neighbor Award announcements? And where is the Hall of Fame recipients listed? Thank you." (11/20/2012) (Radiotapes comment: The Pavek Museum Broadcasting Hall of Fame recipients can be found at the following link: www.museumofbroadcasting.org/hall.htm We are unable to find a page on the WCCO Radio website listing the Good Neighbor winners or podcasts. We recommend that you contact the station directly.)

"Your aircheck with Tawn Mastrey on 93X I think is from July 2003 based on the info in the aircheck. She does an interview snippet with the Band Alien Ant Farm talking about their new album. Tawn states it will be coming out in about a month. That Alien Ant Farm album was called "Truant". It was release August 19, 2003." (11/19/2012) (Radiotapes comment: Thank you!).

"WLTE-FM (102.9 1998 - Johnny Canton - 8 MB - This link does not work." (11/19/2012) (Radiotapes comment: Thank you! We appreciate messages letting us know of dead links and any other problems with the website).

"The 6/69 Jim Dandy cut is actually 9/6/69. He says the Twins beat the A's in 18 innings...and that was Saturday, September 6...Twins 8, A's 6." (11/18/2012) (Radiotapes comment: Thank you!).

"My brother and I grew up in the Cities during the 60s and 70s. WCCO was a huge part of our lives- always on in the background, providing us with the information which made our life a bit easier, happier, safer, etc. 'CCO made such an impression on my older brother Mark, that he devoted his life to being involved with radio collecting old radios, selling radio advertisements and eventually managing a variety of different stations. This past summer at 50 years old, he passed away after a brief illness. As the grief occasionally swells in me, I often think of our youth. Memories of waking up scared to the Tornado klaxon warning, the Canon barking dog song, the banjos for Boone and Erickson, The Viken theme song, the glory years of the Twins, etc. Then I stumbled upon your site, and the memories became vivid. Although sad in many respects, it also provided me with a feeling of comfort from simpler times, giving me a glimpse of my brother when we were young and innocent, growing up in the fabulous Twin Cities. Thanks..". (11/14/2012)

"Good Morning, My name is Ellen Corsiglia, my uncle was James J Dooley he was a producer at WCCO in the 80s ( I believe that is the time period). He passed away on Oct, 5th 2012. I am writing you,to see if you would direct me as to how I might obtain a DVD copy of a documentary that he made in 1961 entitled "Unwed Mothers" he received the George Foster Peabody Award for this documentary. Thank you for your assistance." Ellen C (11/12/2012)

"Hello. My name is Mary (Longenecker) Hendrix. My father and mother (actress Ruth Hussey) had a radio program back in the late 1940s in New York. I am wondering if there are any archives of this program. I have no idea what the name of the show was - it featured the two of them as if they were at breakfast or ? chatting and talking about the news of the day. Any information you may have would be so appreciated. Thank you!" Mary H. (11/11/2012)

"I am looking for some information if anyone can either find it or remembers it. Roughly 30-40 years ago, Chuck Lillegen had a Sunday morning program at 6:00 am - 7:00 am called "Prelude to Prayer". About every 6 weeks he would play a song which I cannot remember the name, but from what I remember it was called "I heard the voice of Jesus" or something like that and was performed by, again, I cannot quite remember, but I think it was something like the California State Youth Choir. Can anyone help me with finding the name or group who performed it, as in this day and age of technology, I have been trying to find it on YouTube or Google it. I have no idea as to what the status of Chuck is, but I know he would remember. Can I have any help, please?" (10/26/2012)

"To whom it may concern, would you have a radio broadcast of the Baltimore Orioles from the 1967 to 1971 seasons. As a boy I worked on my grandfathers fishing boat, the Baltimore Orioles were always on the am radio set. Sincerely, Mark." (10/22/2012)

"The first thing I want to say is "thank you" for putting up a site that archives not just old voices and sounds, but, as I just learned, your work brings up old and fond memories of better times. While looking through your airchecks I found the "Hit Parade '69" jingle and when I listened to it, a long forgotten, distant past came back to life. I remembered exactly where I was when I heard that jingle 43 years ago. That's a rather astonishing achievement. Is there a way to find out who composed and recorded it?" Donald (10/17/2012)

"For your Steve Cannon page at https://radiotapes.com/SteveCannon.html, you could identify the theme song as "What D'ye Mean You Lost Yer Dog (Where's that dog-gone dog-gone dog of mine)" The sheet music can be found at: (10/15/2012)

"Hello, big fan of the site. I have a tape you might be interested in. It's a reel-to-reel tape of coverage of the Apollo 11 landing, I think from NBC (David Brinkley is clearly heard). No indication of where it was recorded, but I acquired it in the Twin Cities. The recording covers both sides of a 7 inch tape at 7 1/2 ips. Sound quality is very good. If you like I'd be happy to send it to you." (10/9/2012). (Radiotapes comment: We are very interested. Please contact us again with your email address).

"Where can I find the "sounder" for KSTP, Minneapolis=Saint Paul. It was a mens' chorus singing a 15 second spot that began, "The sounds of the city...." I loved hearing it while a student at Faribault, Mn." Wade (10/8/2012). (Radiotapes comment: The jingle is on the KSTP page - under "mid-1960s").

"Hello. I'm looking for information about KUXL DJs Ray Moss of Jimmy Smith. They would have had an interest in the record label Twin Town and been personalities at the station as well. Does this ring any bells? Great site. I was just in the Twin Cities spending time with some folks from KMOJ. Thanks, Jon (10/2/2012)

"I am saddened by the passing of Donald K. Martin. I remember one of the Wall of Fame Dinners, and the opportunity to visit with Donald K. for quite some time. He was a true legend in Twin City Radio. God bless him!" Charlie A. (9/26/2012)

"Who did the GET ME UP JINGLE?" (9/14/2012) (Radiotapes comment: The 'Get Me Up' package was written and produced by Kyrl Henderson of Reel Good Productions).

"Thank you. I have been seeking recordings of the coverage of 9/11 from NPR News and other radio sources for YEARS. All most places have is television coverage. Thank you, again." (9/11/2012)

"I would like audio of Franklin Hobbs and his show Hobbs House especially during late 50s and early 60s programming." Ty (9/9/2012)

"The call letters were KITT on 105.3 in San Diego, California in 70s up to 1981. I remember this station in 1979, the station name was K-105. Its format was Disco at the time. I like listening to this station at the time, it had some dance music. Their slogan was Dynamite Disco K-105 FM." (9/8/2012)

"Trivia question...does anyone remember what was engraved on the back side of the U100 belt buckle? I will give you a hint... BHLOAC" (9/3/2012)

"I came across your page (https://www.radiotapes.com/Links.html) while collecting some material for a Radio History guide my youth group is putting together. Several of our young members took interest in the field of broadcasting after we recently took a tour of our local radio station. We found your page very helpful and I just wanted to send a quick thanks your way! 🙂 The kids suggested I pass along a neat guide we found on radio and tv broadcasting, http://www.comcastoffer.net/radio-tv-broadcasting.html. Would you mind adding this to your page? I think it would be very rewarding for them to see their recommendation up there! I think your other page visitors might appreciate it as well! 🙂 Sincerely, Denise Rynders" (8/9/2012) (Radiotapes note: Thank you for your message. We would be glad to post the link. It is now on the Links page)

"Hello, I am a former staff member at WCAL 89.3 FM in the Twin Cities, the 80 year old public radio station from St. Olaf College that was sold to Minnesota Public Radio about 8 years ago, and now operates at 89.3 FM as The Current. There are a few of us who have recorded broadcasts from WCAL. Is this material of any interest to your organization? Can you accept DAT format? Thanks, Heather Fergusuon" (8/6/2012) (Radiotapes note: Heather, we are very interested in the WCAL tapes and do have access to a DAT player. Please contact us with your email address)

"My father had his own radio show on WDGY when he was six years old, playing his accordian. Listeners would write in with requests, and he would play them during his half-hour show. This would be around 1933, or there abouts. His name is Doug Jacobsen (Douglas C. Jacobsen). I was wondering if any archived recordings of his show exist anymore? We used to have an old, metal 78 record of one of his shows, but that's gone. My mother passed away last year, and my father is now in a nursing home, and I would love to see if I could locate one of his shows. If this isn't the correct channel/people, do you know where I could check? Thank-you for your time!" Raymond (9/2/2012)

"Re: Steve Cannon airchecks. Enjoyed it all. Lived in the cities when he was at KSTP. Do you have anything on a cohort @stp named don doty? Doty followed Cannon in the mornings during the 60s. Best two clowns of the era?" Kent D. (7/2/2012)

"I am interested in aircheck copies/recordings or the Ford Symphony Orchestra broadcasts from the 1930s to the mid-1940s. Any suggestions?" (7/1/2012)

"There was a "World's Greatest Twins Fan" contest around February or March of 1988. I sent in a letter about My Grandfather Joseph Neururer, who was Our Greatest Twins Fan. The letter was read over the air on WCCO. I do not have a copy of this letter and would love to get one. Any chance there is an archive of it? Regards." Patti B. (6/25/2012)

"Re: DARK STAR - You should try to locate his closing music from the shows he did in the 90s (at night on WCCO).......it's a really sad (sweet) song and wouldn't be surprised if they played it at his funeral." (6/2/2012)

"I stumbled onto your site while looking for classic KQRS bits on Thursday and was amazed at what I found. I am only 27 years old and have been captivated listening to the radio tapes from before my time and learning about the history of broadcast radio in Minnesota. Hearing about the passing of Dark Star I was so happy to find the Remembering Dark Star section and have appreciated being able to listen and remember a person I always loved on the air. Thank you for posting these invaluable airchecks and keeping the history of Minnesota radio alive. Keep up the good work." Matthew S. (6/2/2012)

"I have a WCCO brochure from the state fair from 1970 or 1971. Would you like this item? If so, where do I send it?" Don N. (6/1/2012). (Radiotapes note: We are very interested in this brochure. Please contact us with your email address )

"I'm trying to contact Rex Wilder. He worked at WGIL, with my Father, Roger Coleman, in the 1970s." Jeff (5/29/2012)

"I am trying to locate the Best of Sports Talk Volume 1 from KSTP 1500 Reusse / Soucheray. I have lost my copy. Any ideas?" (5/28/2012)

"I remember hearing the radio jingles for Clover Leaf Milk during Twins broadcasts. I would like to hear the Clover Leaf jingle again. Thanks." (5/22/2012)

"I'm looking for complete recordings of AM radio from the 60s in Chicago. The old WLS and WCFL shows. I want them complete with commercials, weather, news and all. Can't find them Maybe you can help? Thanks." (5/21/2012)

"I was on a TV commercial for WCCO in the early 80s. My sister, Ann Soyett, called into a talent show she played "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on her trombone. Later WCCO made a TV commercial using the radio call in of my sister and before I knew it we were on TV. Pictures of me playing the trombone with my sisters phone call playing in the background. How would I see that again?" (5/6/2012)

"Once again your 'checks are great! BTW on the Tac Hammer/KRSI 10-25-1973 cut, the New Horizon Homes spot is voiced by Ernie Martz. I should recognize the voice, I worked with Ernie at KMSP for many years." Rich Sigurdson (4/13/2012)

"Wonderful Service for everyone. WCCO Radio Tapes. Listening in tonight I recall all those days when I was working with Cedric, Clellan, and all the WCCO on the air staff. I just made 93 years of age on January 9th of 2012... Thank you those were the best years." Frank Butler (4/12/2012)

"Hi radiotapes! My company, Iconoclassic Books, has just re-released two classic radio books in e Book form: Arnold Passman's legendary 1971 tome, The Deejays, and Wes Smith's The Pied Pipers of Rock 'n' Roll from 1989. Both have been out-of-print for decades, and we're thrilled to make them available again in the 21st century. They are available via our website at www.iconoclassicbooks.com Let your readers know, and thanks! Cheers" Rick B (4/10/2012)

"Just saw your airchecks of Steve Cannon pre-WCCO on the site. What a goldmine! I'm so grateful to you and Mischke for preserving and presenting all these airchecks. I am currently listening to Cannon's first broadcast on 'CCO on the Top of the Morning Show with Roger Erickson. Love hearing them try to trace his career from station to station! I can't wait to get into the other recordings. Cannon was a hero of mine and a love to hear him on these airchecks and still miss his show greatly." Keith S. (2/23/2012)

"On a website dealing with Northeast Minneapolis, someone commented about a radio station on Johnson Street NE., about 33rd or 34th Avenue. Do you have any information about it?" Alvin K. (2/18/2012)

"I love what you are doing with the website." Will G. (2/13/2012)

"Good morning from Paris France, I just discovered your website. This is fantastic if you keep all these wonderful audio archives!" Philippe G (2/8/2012)

"This website is similar to what I'm looking for, except I would like to listen to a recording of a radio station in San Diego California in 1979: that station was KITT 105.3(K-105 FM). The format was Disco at the time." (2/3/2012)

"Hi my name is Karl Burtonshaw a presenter at Radio Tircoed 106.5 FM in Swansea Wales from the same city as Catherine Zeta Jones and Anthony Hopkins. I noticed you may know where the master of or recordings of the 'Superfun' series made in the late 60s by mel blanc and associates. I have been looking around for a copy of these for years, since many got wiped at another radio station after I was lucky enough to acquire these in 1977, via one of Great Britain's best radio djs the late 'Kenny Everett'. Would you know of anywhere I could get a copy of these? Please let me know. Thanks and Best Wishes" (2/1/2012)

"I remember a newspaper ad for a local radio station (circa 1960) which featured a pair of cartoon gophers in a loge (nutshell) at an opera. The male gopher was dressed in a tux while the female was holding her opera glasses. Has anyone seen it lately? Let me know if any of the listeners come across it. Thanks!" (1/31/2012)

"Pretty nifty stuff you have on this site. Thanks for sharing it. I don't have anything to offer for your website, but do have a request. I would love to find an mp3 of Boone and Erickson's classic phrase, "Legends within their own minds." Any chance of tracking this down? Thanks." David (1/15/2012)

"Thank you for the 1971 EBS error file. Other than a YouTube file from WOWO in Ft. Wayne, I have never heard a recording of this." Bruce B. (1/12/2012)

"Your most recent posting on radiotapes.com of the "EBS mistake of 1971" inspired me to look up local newspaper articles from the Minneapolis Tribune and Minneapolis Star on microfilm at the downtown library and I found some more information about what other radio stations here did when that incident happened. It appears that WCCO was the only station to broadcast an alert, but according to a Tribune article, "WDGY was within 30 seconds of going off the air" and WCCO-TV was about to break into programming to make an announcement, which would have signaled the other TV stations to go off the air. A Minneapolis Star article indicates that "WLOL and KQRS didn't go off the air because an engineer on duty didn't see the original message until after the cancellation had been sent" and "other stations caught the correction before broadcasting was interruped...including WWTC, WMIN and KSTP." A number of radio stations in outstate Minnesota did go off the air. There was also wire service reports with interesting information." Jeff Lonto (1/10/2012)

"I was wondering if you had an old schedule from WCCO Radio from around 2003, or if you know where I can find it?" (1/4/2012)

"Is there any way to hear a tape of "fight on for home" from the Steve Cannon radio show?" (12/22/2011). (Radiotapes note: The song is actually called "Fight on for 'ol" and it can be heard on the Steve Cannon page.)

"I wanted to express my gratitude for the posting of the RFK funeral broadcasts. I am a PhD student in the UK, working on national American funerals and this is invaluable resource material. As I am sure you are aware, it is particularly difficult to come across material from this era that doesn't have expensive rights attached to it. This is even more the case when you are across the Atlantic! I was hoping that you might know of somewhere that holds any material of the funeral train journey. I know it lasted 8 hours, and so this is probably unlikely, but it would be of great help. Either way, I appreciate the time taken to make this publicly available." Francisca (12/9/2011)

"I would like to hear airchecks of Jimmy Reed from years 1975, 1976, and 1977. And how about airchecks of Johnny Canton from 75 & 76? 77?" (12/6/2011)

"One of the guys who works in the acct dept mentioned Milking Music at our monthly lunch meeting. Gary grew up on a dairy farm which got the WCCO radio station. It caught my attention big time. I was hoping you you could provide a link(s) to some recordings. Just because we are high tech out here in Silicon Valley doesn't mean we are totally separated from the old ways. More people than I expected went searching the internet, found news clippings, but no actual recordings. I would love to be able to share, especially with Gary, the music of the day. He will be sure to say that he is so glad he is off the farm, but remembering it still makes him laugh." Peggy (11/28/2011)

"Is there anymore RFK or JFK assassination audio? Found it very interesting listening, any new audio would be great. Thanks." Jeff (11/6/2011) "For "Jeff" in the comments thread, the KLIF logger tape of November 22, 1963 is available at Reel Radio: /www.reelradio.com/se/index.html#klif112263" Anonymous (11/11/2011)

"Is there anymore RFK or JFK assassination audio? Found it very interesting listening, any new audio would be great. Thanks." Jeff (11/6/2011) "For "Jeff" in the comments thread, the KLIF logger tape of November 22, 1963 is available at Reel Radio: /" Anonymous (11/11/2011)

"In reply to Jolene from Glenwood, MN asking about a radio station in the Twin Cities (posted below on 10/3/2011): The station she is asking about has to be WCCO AM 830 out of Minneapolis, a clear channel station which at the time was the flagship radio station of Minnesota. The 5-note tones Jolene describes sound exactly like the opening jingle to CBS Radio News at the top of the hour, which certainly fits since WCCO was and is a CBS affiliate. Hope this helps." Gary (10/24/2011)

"I'm looking for a news broadcast from Sept. 11 and 12, 1973 about the coup in Chile. Ideally it would be Walter Cronkite and/or Dan Rather, but it could also be someone else. I need this quickly and wonder who I could talk to. Thanks a lot." Kathleen (10/24/2011) (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you have access to those airchecks)

"Hoping that you will post more old radio stuff. My ipod is so lonely!" Todd (10/9/2011)

"I am trying to locate some information about an AM radio station that would have broadcast information about farm news in the late 70s early 80s. I lived in Glenwood, Minnesota and my dad thinks he was listening to a radio station out of the twin cities. All I remember was there was 5 tones that played before the news started. 3 tones that raised a half note and then 2 that lowered by a half note. That's super vague I know. But, if you have any information or know of how I might research further I'd appreciate it. I'm interested in it for the purposes of some memoir writing I'm doing. Thank you!" Jolene (10/3/2011) (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you can help Jolene with her question)

"I was roaming around the Radiotapes.com site and happened to see the comment I pasted below. Here’s a link to a lengthy history of the chimes which includes a clip of the four chimes if you have your commenter’s email address and want to respond to him/her: (9/28/2011)

"I love your site! it's amazing to hear old news broadcasts from the 60s 70s and 80s. I especially love the special postings area, it's my favorite. Quick question... I was going through the NBC sounders and was wondering, would you happen to have a clip of the NBC four chimes? it was used in the Hindenberg disaster and in World War II. I'm not sure why, but I have always found it kinda interesting to hear that fourth chime! I first heard it during a bulletin for the pearl harbor attack, it was included in a book called "We Interrupt This Broadcast." Anyway, keep up the great work! and if you do find the clip, please post it! Thanks much!" (3/31/2010)

"Hi there! Do you have the old North Central Airlines radio jingle? Would love to hear it again. It was one reason I became a flight attendant in the 70s. Thanks." Debbie (9/28/2011) (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you know where we can find any jingles)

"Are there any Crown Auto Stores jingles out there? (9/28/2011) (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you know where we can find any jingles)

"My girlfriend is the former singer of AB Logic. This European / American dance duo (Belgian singer Marianne Festraets and American rapper Cedric Murrill, aka K-Swing) had a few hit singles all over the world (US, Sweden, Australia, Europe,...). Especially the hit single "The Hitman" was a big success. But also "Get Up", "AB Logic" and "Real World". Have you any kind of stuff of AB Logic in your airchecks archive? Deejays who introducing a single of AB Logic, interviews, announcements, gigs, or other kind of stuff... between early 1990 until end 1998. That will be great. Can you help me and my girlfriend? Like your website! Many thanks, Marc Van Doren (Mechelen, Belgium)" 8/19/2011 (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you can help Marc)

"I would just like to say, in all sincerity, thank goodness for sites such as "radiotapes.com.". I hadn't heard any of these in years. I do think that radio, for the most part, has seen it's better days. On the other hand, you may just reach a new generation of listeners/aspiring disc jockeys. God bless you." (8/11/2011)

"Looking for an audio and/or video of the jingle for Western Airlines. "The Only Way To Fly". Can you help? My research has found it was written and sang by Mark Lindsey. Thank you." AVB (8/11/2011) (Radiotapes note: Please contact us if you know where we can find the jingle)

"Re:KRSI-AM I-95 Aircheck from 1/12/1980: "YES! I was SUCH a fan. Gregg Swedberg STILL thinks I'm an idiot for liking that station so much. The Beat "Rock & Roll Girl" was the whole reason English Beat was called English Beat here, and not The Beat, as they were in England. Still have that album (somewhere), and plenty of other jems from the era. (Am I the only one singing with the beginning of "Paper Girl"?) Thanks for the memories..." Todd M. (7/10/2011)

"Those Civil Defense prerecorded messages sent chills down my spine. Do you know if WCCO transmitted an EBS activation message on February 20, 1971, when a teletype operator at Cheyenne Mountain accidentally "played the wrong tape" during a test of the system? (One of my friends claims to have heard it on 'CCO.) Gail L. (7/8/2011) (Radiotapes note: We believe that an announcement was made by Howard Viken. We are not aware of an aircheck available.)

"I really enjoy hearing the historic radio broadcasts you have posted on your web site. In particular, the August 26, 1964 WCCO broadcast when Sen. Humphrey found out he would be the Democratic nominee for VP." Tor (7/5/2011)

"Love the Site. I grew up in the Twin Cities and WCCO was on the radio all day for my parents listening enjoyment. All the personalities ended up in my head thru osmosis. I love hearing these bits again. Two of my favorites were the I Love Onions bit and the Camp Granada bit that Boone and Erickson did. Any chance you can get your hands on those two bits and add them to your site? I'm 50 something these days and I enjoy playing the bits on your site for my kids so they get a feel for my younger days. Thanks a ton." Terri G.(5/4/2011)

"Amazing footage of Garrison Keillor, thank you!" Aaron W. (4/17/2011)

"Wow, did you make my day! Where did you ever find the WCCO jingles from the 1970s? It takes me back to when I was a kid growing up in the 70s and I don't ever recall not having any radio on in our house that wasn't tuned to WCCO and the incredible people and programming they had on air back then." Scott S. (4/12/2011)

"Super website, every market/station needs to have this type of commitment. I'd like to know if you folks have come across any recordings of a program entitled Peter Quill from 1940-41? It was produced at WGN in Chicago and aired over Mutual. WLOL (Mutual outlet) carried the program live on Sundays at 3:00 pm Central from Oct-Dec 1940. From January-March, 1941 KSTP (NBC-Red) aired the program via transcription on Monday nights at 6:30 pm. It was sponsored by Paul F. Beich Co. for WHIZ Candy Bars. For more info, see the article I wrote in the October 2004 issue of Radio Recall at Any leads on the history of this program as it aired on WLOL and KSTP would be most appreciated. Thanks for your assistance. Cheers, Karl Schadow" (4/6/2011)

"First, let me commend you on your WONDERFUL & MASTERFUL site. THANK ALL OF YOU for bringing back such FOND & LOVELY MEMORIES!! - a SINCERE THANK YOU!!. I was wondering if by chance you might have any airchecks or sound bytes of Rodger Kent when he was on the afternoon show at KTWN-FM 108 - during the early 80s - they were using the "contemporary jazz" format during that time, and he was a true gem to listen to. If you do could you please put them on your site?, or would there be anyway I could listen to them?. I look forward to any information you can provide. With Many THANKS, Thomas & Rindy Koelfgen.: (4/6/2011)

"Love this site!" Robert P. (3/14/2011)

"Found the site because I was trying to explain Mr Shirley of Dayton's Warehouse Sales to a former Minneapolitan in California. But many interesting things to follow up on. I was on KMRS Radio in Morris MN from 1969 to 1979. Not exactly WCCO, but it was fun. I remember the station owner, Cliff Hedberg who used to sa...y that WCCO was so popular because they did exactly as a hometown station would do, only a big city scale." Lee B. (2/22/2011)

"What are the chances of ever finding a tape or transcript of a Cedric Adam's "Your Home Town"? My Greatgrandfather was interviewed c.1945 in Anoka MN following an article about him being the oldest person in the area. Margaret C. (1/25/2011)

"I grew up in Northern Wisconsin. In the winter of 82, Chris Edmunds on 101 KDWB read my letter on the air. I was a celebrity at my high school that day. That afternoon I went to the guidance councilor and said, 'I want to go to Brown Institute and be as cool as Chris Edmunds!'. While a 'Brownie' I... did a short internship for Roger Bull at 1280 WWTC answering phones and pulling requested tunes." Craig E. 12/10/2010

"I just wanted to let you know how much my family and I appreciate your posting the [WCCO] recordings from the 1940s and 50s. Tony Grise was my great uncle. My father grew up listening to these programs and we used to hear Tony's records when I was growing up, but I never imagined we would ever hear him sing in this context. It has really been a treat. Thank you for your efforts." Monte Grise (12/5/2010)

"In approximately 1975, U100 radio station broadcast a fake concert that was syndicated and was called "Fantasy Park". I have almost all of the reel-to-reel tapes for that concert. What is missing is (I think) the last reel. It is possible that there are four missing reels but I don't think that is the case. The tapes that I have were rescued from a flooded radio station in Meridian, MS. I sent these reel-to-reel tapes to an online museum that is trying to preserve the content of the tapes in the museum. You can visit the web site at www.reelradio.com The reason that I am writing to you is to find out if you have a copy of this "concert of the mind". If so, would it be possible to have reelradio.com convert the last reel(s) to digital? The reel(s) would be returned to you afterward. If you do not have a copy of these tapes any leads to where I could find a copy would be appreciated. Thank you, Linda Miller, DVM, anmldr@bellsouth.net. (11/4/2010)

"I am a volunteer Disc Jockey producing a radio program 'Jingles And Music With Matthew' for Hospital Radio stations. Can you help me find comedy radio programming from Mel Blanc and Associates titled 'Superfun.' These were mid 1960s issued in a Long Play LP Records library. Do you know of anyone who might have these and share them? I am searching for clean and funny programming material I can use in my broadcasts used for my radio program in hospitals for patients from children to adult listeners. I very much appreciate your your consideration. Please let me know if you have any leads. Thank you, Matthew Harris, J.A.M. Hospital Radio, 3220 S.W. Stone Avenue, Topeka Kansas 66614 - JAMHospitalRadio@aol.com." (9/22/2010)

"I've enjoyed your site for a long time, and I'm thankful for these audio gems you host free of charge." Brian V. (9/22/2010)

"Wow! what a site for info -- As a child I can remember RADIO -- Whoopie John, Our Gang, Tom Mix, etc -- Yesterday my son and I talked about tornadoes and he spoke of the one he SAW while driving in Brooklyn Center in 1986 when its touch down was caught on tape by helicopter pilots. While doing computer research I found this interesting site on radio/tapes from the archives of Minneapolis/St Paul radio stations -- such as WCCO - KSTP - etc." Bea D. (9/12/2010)

"I was wondering if anyone remembered KQRS and the story of 'The King of Fa' or the song the song [from WLOL-FM] 'Hubba hubba zoot zoot.' Former TC res." (7/20/2010)

"I am looking for the tape of the May 19,1964 tape of the Twins vs Yankees. Jim roland was pitching for the Twins." Jerry C. (7/13/2010)

"This is one of the most complete and finest collection of radio audio memorabilia I've found!! I worked while attending Emerson College at the then WNAC (Now WRKO) Radio in Boston. While on your site, I found a person I attended college with - CBS Radio Newsman Steve Young. Steve was on the staff of the two Radio Stations Emerson ran, later went on to CBS Radio and ultimately CNN on TV as Business Editor. Regretfully, he passed away in his early 60s. It was good to hear him again on your website. Keep up the good work!!" Tom T. (7/3/2010)

"WOW KSTP had their own version of 'Joyce Lamont' with Bee Baxter. Interesting article by her son." David O. (7/3/2010)

"Great job with the site, thanks for all of your work! I'm wondering if anyone has information about a weekend Jewish-themed morning or midday show I would hear as a kid on KQRS-AM in the early 70s. It may have also been on the FM but I seem to recall hearing it on 1440. The hostess, as best I can recall, was Fagala Katz. I can't find ANYthing about this show. I've contacted Jewish organizations to inquire and still no luck. It's possible I have some of the facts wrong. But I know I'm not a meshugenah!" (6/25/2010)

"I'm looking for radio broadcasts from the summer of 1969. Any suggestions on how to find them? Thank you!" Teresa (6/24/2010)

"I recall signing WLOL-FM classical music over their easy listening music format in 1972. Later on, my former boss/GM Ray Ose at WLOL-FM started the classic format at KTWN-FM in Anoka. There's a Forest Powers story on the change in this website. Thus KTWN-FM was the last (so far) commercial classical music station. Minnesota Public Radio took up the cross and carried to to their very successful non-commercial classics format nationwide. But it sure would be fun to go back to do the classics again in a commercial setting. But it is very hard to make money at it that way. If anyone wants to read about what went on when the mic was shut off and the "long hair" music was playing, I wrote a 9,000-word article for musicweb International. It's called "What Does A Classical Music DJ Do Between Selections?" Be sure to go to the "musicweb international" version. Good graphics and well laid out. BTW that's my old email address. I didn't change it. And want to to I don't give out my other because of spam, etc. Thank You! Great Historic Web Site! Jim Stokes." (6/14/2010)

"My name is Terry and I am enjoying your site. Some time in the '60s KRSI-AM announced the Bob Johnson show. That was my father. He told me that he warned the station manager if he put him on the air it would be his last day. My dad said he quit. I would like to know if anyone remembers that great engineer. I miss him and would love to find a copy of his voice. He destroyed all of his tapes years ago 'cause he did not think he sounded good. He went on to retire from KMSP-TV after more years than I can remember." (6/10/2010)

"Greetings: I really like your site. I have an unusual question. Do you know of or have, any recordings with the late Malcolm X or Dr. Martin L. King? I'm searching for old radio interviews with these men. People like Paul Harvey, Joe Dolan, Paul Coates were broadcasters who interviewed civil rights leaders. Can you be of any assistance to my efforts in this regard? Anyone with old reel-to-reel tapes of civil rights material? I'm a HUGE collector of these types of recordings. Please contact me as soon as you can at: skwantu@yahoo.com. Thank You Kindly!" (6/5/2010)

"I really have enjoyed the coverage you posted this past week of the KSTP 35 W bridge collapse. I did listen to WCCO's coverage, but I wondered how the other stations covered it, and thanks to you guys, I found out." Christopher J. (5/14/2010)

“I like listening to the old airchecks. Thanks.” Shawn (5/10/2010)

"Love your website." Mark P. (5/5/2010)

"Please tell Amy and Cheeks I missed 'em." Joe B (5/5/2010)

"Wondering if anyone has any tapes of Frank Buetel and Bill Allard on WLOL calling the Minnesota Fighting Saints?" (5/4/2010)

"I grew up on WCCO in the 60s and 70s to Boone and Erickson. I absolutely LOVED when they would play "March of the Barking Dogs" which was a J.P. Sousa march. Is there any chance you have that song somewhere in your archives?" Chad R. (5/3/2010)

"I was at KDWB from Oct '68 for about a year. Earl Trout was PD, I did 7 to midnight as "Super Jock" (aka: T. Michael Jordan). A few months after arriving, I was made MD. I'm sure I have a few surveys from that period in my old files. Rob Sherwood replaced me, and I moved back to California (Sacramento to be exact). Decided to leave radio about 12 years later. It was a great run, but the business was getting to corporate already. Great site, I loved the Twin Cities, and had a lot of fun and fond memories. I live in Chicago now." (5/2/2010)

"Thank you for the Apollo 11." William S. (4/20/2010)

"I worked with Cedric Adams and Clellan Card. Card did "Quiz of the Twin Cities" at 8:30 and 7:30 AM newscasts. Any chance you may have an aircheck with of any of these programs?" Frank B. (4/1/2010)

"I love your site! it's amazing to hear old news broadcasts from the 60s 70s and 80s. I especially love the special postings area, it's my favorite. Quick question... I was going through the NBC sounders and was wondering, would you happen to have a clip of the NBC four chimes? it was used in the Hindenberg disaster and in World War II. I'm not sure why, but I have always found it kinda interesting to hear that fourth chime! I first heard it during a bulletin for the pearl harbor attack, it was included in a book called "We Interrupt This Broadcast." Anyway, keep up the great work! and if you do find the clip, please post it! Thanks much!" (3/31/2010)

"How can I get old Chucker stuff? I love it !!!" Denny G. (3/20/2010)

"Thanks for letting me reply. I can fill in the blank of KWTN-FM when they had classical music from 1974 to 1976. It was my last radio job. I then went into my own freelance AV media business. I came over because I was about to lose a printing sales job and I had previously been at WLOL-FM when they had classical music. I signed KTWN on at 6am, did the morning show till 10am and then we went to prerecorded classical music hosted tapes. I did a live noon hour show with interviews and classics. Then we were back to tapes till 4pm for Dave Madsen, the afternoon DJ. Can't recall who did nights. It was a struggle. And so we were the last commercial classical music station in the Twin Cities. MPR took over and were, ironically, on the 99.5 spot on the FM dial where good old WLOL-FM classical music was. MPR's listener-supported radio has thrived. But it might be nice to have an alternative commercial classical station, too, if it were practical." Jim Stokes (3/8/2010)

"Hey Tom...thanks for creating this. Fun!" Lisa M. (3/8/2010)

"I was one of Franklin Hobbs avid listeners and when working nights always had him on the radio. Could you find out what the name of his theme song was or if it still exists as a download or is available? Thank you." George P (3/2/2010). (Radiotape comment: Franklin's theme music was Smoke Rings by Henry Mancini. You should be able to download that song online. A sample of it is posted on radiotapes on Franklin Hobbs' page under the WCCO page).

"Thank you so much for making these sounds available. I grew up in Minnesota and these "tapes" create a nostalgia of family and farm in better times." Mark N. (2/25/2010)

“Great Website! I've been here before but never left you a message. I wonder what ever happened to the huge WDGY sign from I-35W? You think it's in a landfill?” Wings K. (2/24/2010) (Radiotapes comment (2/28/2010): We contacted former WDGY/KFAN Chief Engineer, Aaron White, about the WDGY sign and the following is his response: "I have no information that would indicate anything other than a trip to the landfill for the old sign. Towers and RF equipment were salvaged but I highly doubt anyone claimed the big sign."

“Alan Hale Jr. had a beautiful and insightful interview in the AM on WCCO. This was anywhere between Spring 1988 to Summer 1989. I have researched for years on the web, to no avail. Any chance you have this in archive?? He was dying of cancer and did finally pass in Jan 1990. Thank you” Todd H. (2/14/2010) (Radiotapes comment: If anyone has a copy of this recording, please contact us).

"GREAT STUFF!! I don't know if you have any resources/links, but I'm looking for any links, collections, etc., for border radio broadcasts - I'm not really looking for music, but rather, the preachers & especially the radio hucksters of the day - ANY IDEAS?” Mike (2/9/2010).

“In your comments I read about someone finding an album called An Album of KDWB 63, Solid Gold. Did you ever find out any info about that album? I also have a copy and have been trying to find some info about it.” Samantha R. (2/7/2010)

“Love the website! I could spend days poring over all the old airchecks and never get tired of it. I have a question and you guys seem like the best source to ask. I've been trying to find an audio file (wav/mp3) of the original Minnesota Twins "We're Gonna Win Twins" jingle on the net and haven't had much luck. I believe 'CCO used to play it often as part of the old Twins broadcasts, so I figured you might know where to look if you guys didn't actually have it. I would greatly appreciate any info you might have or if you know a good source to inquire from.” Kevin W. (2/3/2010). (Radiotapes comment: If anyone has a copy of this recording, please contact us).

"Hi there! I enjoy this website of yours. For your information, the last time ABC had it's 1960s news jingle was December 31st,1967. The piece with Don Baker was from the 10:55pm EST newscast on that date.ABC broke into four networks on January 1,1968. I hoped I helped you out! Keep up the great work!" Pat P. (1/30/2010) (Radiotapes comment: Thank you, Pat -- we updated the listing for the posting.)

"I have greatly enjoyed listening to the recordings on your site." Caleb H. (1/27/2010)

"Thanks for the great website! Just wondered if you have any more info on WSKC & WGDR." Andrew Y. (1/27/2010)

(Radiotapes comment: Message received to correct a previous posting -- Thank you, Mark) "On the recent ABC Radio sound-bytes/air-checks, the very first one "top-of-hour one/whistle"... That is NOT and NEVER WAS their top-of-hour tone. Sometime in the late 1950s thru the 1960s until 31-Dec-1967, ABC Radio had a "chord-like" top-of-hour tone, sort of like a "pleasant sounding guitar chord". It was heard from time-to-time (during live coverage of JFK's assassination, for example), and at the start of Paul Harvey's midday 15-min newscast, and other misc. programs here/there that began at the top of the hour, but since regular hourly newscasts started at 54:30 to 59:30, it wasn't heard by most people as often as the CBS "Bong" or the NBC 700-Hz BEEEEEEP. On 01-Jan-1968, ABC Radio changed the hourly tone to a 1-Kc bip tone. Throughout most of 1968, it was a 2 or 3 second BEEEP at 1000 Cycles, shortened to a 1/2-second 'bip' of 1000 cycles after 1968. ABC-TV even used this "bip" tone of 1-Kc in the 1970s-era as well. It continued at least on ABC Radio through the end of landlines in 1984 when ABC Radio went 100% satellite. That "whistle" tone is rather the "cue-ing" tone used all over the place throughout the hour on ABC Radio. It sounds like the more advanced cue-ing system used from 1982 until the mid-1990s (when ABC switched to a digital cue-ing system that was not audible tones, but digital signals on a separate digital channel. These would be heard at the start and stop of programs, including the hourly Information newscast, but also just about all other programs on the network. It was similar to CBS Radio's NetAlert "bleep" or "chirps" (and CBS eliminated the audible chirps in Fall 2009 when they went to an inaudible digital system as well), or the Mutual BEE-doops, or the NBC Radio Hotline "gurgle" tones. So, while the "whistle" might have been heard at the top of the hour at the start of an Information newscast, it was not really a top-of-hour tone. ABC Radio rather used a 1-Kc "bip" tone (until 1984) as their top-of-hour tone. And the "whistle" was heard at just about any time during the hour at the start/stop of any program, start/stop of commercial breaks, etc. Until it was replaced with an internal digital system in the mid-1990s." Mark C. (1/16/2010)

"Every time I see you've put up a new "mess" it's like Christmas morning. Thanks." Jeff (1/15/2010)

"Hi Guys. I grew up listening to radio in Minneapolis--my favorite station was WLOL, Hit Radio WLOL, back then. It's been great hearing snippets of some of my favorite jocks, like Tac Hammer. His voice was as smooth as a hot knife going thru butter! Also, whatever happened to Karen Wong--she was great to listen to but she always seemed to get moved around from time slot to time slot. I actually was in radio for a short time and worked with JJ Fly when we were at KDOG in Mankato. Any way, I just had to tell you how much I enjoy your website! Thanks." Doug L. (1/12/2010)

"I'm looking for information on a radio theatrical series that aired in the 1930s and possibly into the 40s in the Twin Cities which had a character by the name of Speed Thompson in it. My dad, and Uncle who is 86, and their friends used to listen to the program after school, and dad acquired the nickname "Speed" as a result. (The name stuck with him his whole life). Would you be able to help?"Barbara S. (1/7/2010) (Radiotapes comment: Please contact us if you have any information).

"I just recently found your web site. Very entertaining. I have a question for you. When I was a kid, back in the late 60s/early 70s my dad (like everybody's dad) listened to WCCO. 'CCO used to play a "comedy" song that had a line that went something like... "If I had wings then I could fly away and leave that old bad woman 'till next Christmas day". Do you recall this song? Any info would be helpful. Thanks" Bruce (1/6/2010) (Radiotapes comment: Please contact us if you have any information).

"I am a social worker at a nursing home. One of my resident's sang on the WTCN station in Minneapolis in the 1930s. She was known as Little Mary Sunshine or the Little Girl with the Big Voice. Would you be able to locate a recording of her voice. She would really like to listen to past shows if available. Thank You." Shari (1/5/2010) (Radiotapes comment: Please contact us if you have any information).

"HI. Love the website and recordings." Tim E. (1/2/2010)