REMEMBERING HOWARD VIKEN (1924-2021)

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Howard Viken, the legendary voice of WCCO Radio, passed away on May 1, 2021 at the age of 97. Howard joined WCCO in 1950 and began an amazing 39-year run for the station becoming one of the most recognized broadcasters in Minnesota.

Undated - Howard Viken and Art Linkletter - 4 MB

Undated - Howard Viken and Joyce Lamont - 1 MB

1967 - Howard Viken and Maury Amsterdam - 23 MB

1971 - Howard Viken - A rare recording of an Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) error as it sounded during Howard's show - 6 MB [MORE]

1974 - Howard Viken Show - 6 MB

1975 - Howard Viken 25th Anniversary Show - 42 MB

1983 - Howard Viken and Bob Newhart- 15 MB

1985 - Howard Viken - 27 MB (provided by David Ocar)

1989 - Howard Viken Final Show - 15 MB

1970s - Howard Viken LP Record: In A Holiday Mood

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