
August 3-4, 1967
THE MONKEES ON KDWB-AM IN 1967
The Monkees were in the Twin Cities for a concert and broadcast from KDWB's "Secret City" with a remote from the hotel where the band was staying. Featuring Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones.
The recordings feature candid, silly and serious moments from The Monkees - a wonderful collection of recordings during the two days The Monkees took over the radio station.
August 3, 1967 to 4 am on August 4, 1967: Starting with coverage of the Monkees' airplane arrival at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport followed by Michael, Peter, Micky and Davy broadcasting from "Secret City" playing records, performing a skit, and some candid comments by Micky about criticism concerning the group not playing all instruments in their songs, thoughts about The Beatles, and more. Includes KDWB personalities Charlie Brown, Earl Trout, Tac Hammer, Bobby Davis and newscast by Robert Davis. #1 30 MB - #2 21 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
August 4, 1967 (3:00-6:00 pm): Mostly featuring Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork spinning records with Michael having fun insulting KDWB advertisers including Dayton's and J A Gerber Jewelers and Peter playing the banjo. Includes newscast by Don Miller. #1 16 MB - #2 23 MB - #3 19 MB - #4 8 MB (provided by Phil Kitchen and Jeanne Anderson)
Includes commercials for J A Gerber Jewelers, Durkee Seasoned Spices, Ray Conniff "This is My Song" album, Pedwin Shoes, Baskin-Robbins, Preparation H, Heileman Old Style Beer, Minnesota Dragways, NCC Drive-In Theaters, "The Big Mouth" with Jerry Lewis (movie), Dad's Root Beer, Mobile, Wrigley's Spearmint Gum, Schlitz Beer, Coca Cola (sung by Ray Charles), STP, Summer Blonde Hair Spray, Honda and Hamm's Beer.

1/4/1970
Bob Reed (aka Chuck Roast) - 17 MB (provided by Danny Sigelman)
An interesting aircheck with KDWB news director Bob Reed having to fill in for an ill overnight KDWB DJ, so he uses the name Chuck Roast. Includes newscast and commercials for J. A. Gerber Jewelers and Berman Buckskin.

2/26/1970
KDWB-AM (630) - True Don Bleu including a newscast with Peter Huntington May - 7 MB (provided by Danny Sigelman)
Includes commercials for Merit Chevrolet, The Beatles' Hey Jude LP at JC Penney, Magoo's, Rosedale and Southdale Bridal Shops, and M.L. Novak Jewelers
1971
True Don Bleu - 6 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
1971
Rob Sherwood - 3 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
6/30/1971
True Don Bleu - 22 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
Includes a newscast with Michael J. Douglas and commercials for American Motors Dealers (Hornet), Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Bright Side Shampoo, Mountain Dew, Protein 21 Hair Spray, Brown's Clothing in Minneapolis, Wrigley's Spearmint Gum, Tanya Hawaiian Sun Tan Lotion, Clairol Lemon Go Lightly, GAC Finance, Grain Belt Beer, Global Van Lines, Milk: First Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Race, Black Sabbath and Bloodrock at the St. Paul Civic Center, Schmidt Beer, Coca-Cola (sung by Aretha Franklin), Budweiser and The Big Doll House (movie).
1974-1978
REMEMBERING BOB LANGE
"Bullet" Bob Lange passed away on March 14, 2013. Bob worked at KDWB AM/FM in the 1970s, followed by WLOL-FM, WWTC-AM and KSTP-AM in the 1980s and 1990s. Following a stellar career in radio, Bob re-invented himself and was very successful in the financial world as a stockbroker and financial advisor.
KDWB-AM (630) Bob Lange and Charlie Fox from December 1974 - 6 MB (provided by Jay Philpott)
KDWB-AM/FM (630/101.3) Bob Lange from November 19, 1976 - 7 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
Includes commercials for Venus Waterbeds, George's Sports City, Fox and Hounds Restaurant, Orange Blossom Diamond Center, and Blitz Bar
KDWB-AM/FM (630/101.3) Bob Lange from April 12, 1978 - 13 MB (provided by Curt Lundgren)
Includes commercials for Pannekoeken Huis, Crown Auto, HFC Household Finance, 10,000 Auto Parts, Northwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Dayton's Hi-Fi Show, Coach (movie), A&B Sporting Goods, and Williams Uptown Bar
1984
Michael Fox - 4 MB (provided by Jay Philpott)
6/28/1986
KDWB BUCK & O'CONNOR INTERVIEW WITH TIM CONWAY FROM 1986
Buck & O'Connor interview with comedian Tim Conway - 6 MB (provided by Buck McWilliams)
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5/18/1987
Buck McWilliams & Chris O'Connor with comedian Jerry Seinfeld (before his Seinfeld television show) - 23 MB (provided by Buck McWilliams)
1993-2002
Pat Ebertz, a popular on-air personality in Minnesota, passed away at the age of 59 on December 25, 2023. He was best known as the co-host of KDWB-FM’s popular morning show from 1993-2002. The following are segments with Pat that aired on KDWB's "Dave Ryan in the Morning Show" in the 1990s and 2000s.
Airport Baby - Added on 12/28
Arrested at Niagara Falls with Luck E. Butt
Baywatch Out-Take
Crocodile Hunter - Added on 12/28
Dream Machine
Got a Hershey Bar
Pat as a Foreigner
Pat as Airhorn Man
Pat as Spandex Man
Pat at Brett Favre's Hotel
Pat at the Airport with a Tuba
Pat Dressed Up as a Limo Driver
Pat Ebertz Girl
Pat Gets Kicked Out - Added on 12/28
Pat Snatches Groceries
Trimming Nose Hair - Added on 12/28
Pat with a Sheep at
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