Show 56, My Mom, etc.

Last week was very difficult. My mom died of cancer at age 73, and was buried. This week production resumed on the show. Show number 56 is nearly done. It should be completed on Friday June 26. Show 55 will air in a few weeks on most stations.

I was saddened to learn today of the passing of pop icon Michael Jackson, AND pop-culture icon Farrah Fawcett. Having suffered a recent loss, I understand fully what both families are experiencing. The work of both has been featured on "Saving the 70s", and will of course continue to be featured in the future.

Show 54

Sorry I've been neglecting the blogging a big. Illness in the family has kept me away from my keyboard. As a buffer a "classic" episode was moved into the schedule (see if you can tell which one!). Production of the show never stopped, but the "classic" was moved into the schedule in case I need to be away for a time...so there's a longer "buffer" between when shows are produced, and when they air.

At any rate, most affiliates will air Show 54 in three weeks, and it's a good one, loaded with songs that have never been on Saving the 70s before, and haven't been on your radio in a LONG TIME! Plus there's ACTUAL audio of the Apollo 13 mission...including those famous words spoken by Tom Hanks in the movie!

What would you like to hear on the show that you're not hearing, or haven't heard? PLEASE tell me! I take requests, and delight in giving you WHAT YOU WANT! As desperate as that sounds, it's actually true!

Again, welcome to English-speaking listeners in Spain, and public radio listeners across Alaska. Let's keep "Saving the 70s!"

Show 52

Show 52 is "in the can", and will air in a couple of weeks. Also this weekend our show will air for the first (and second) time on "Choice FM", an English speaking classic hits (oldies) station in Spain. Welcome!

And one for the road---ANOTHER "NEWEST AFFILIATE"

We just added another affiliate..."Choice FM" in Spain. And yes, they're in English! Check them out. This just happened, details have yet to be ironed out. When I know more (time, etc.), I'll pass the info along.


By the way, I just finished "Show 50". Listen for cuts from "The Godfather", "Welcome Back Kotter", and a snippet from a classic interview with Linda Ronstadt. This show will air on most affiliates in two weeks.

Show 50

Today I began production on Show Number 50! Highlights include what sounds like a gender-bender from Jim Stafford, but really isn't. Also there's a clip from Saturday Night Live early on, and more classic Top-40 Jingles from the glory days of personality radio.

I talked with Scott Edwards, Operation/Program Director of Big River Public Broadcasting in Alaska yesterday. What a great guy. What a fascinating place! We're pleased to be heard on KIYU Saturday nights after "A Prarie Home Companion", and soon on a network of stations across Alaska! Best wishes Scott, and thanks for making the time to take the annoying call from N.C.!

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST AFFILIATE!

"Saving the 70s" can now be heard above the arctic circle! Welcome to KIYU in Galena Alaska, a public radio station. "Saving the 70s" now follows "A Prarie Home Companion" on Saturday nights at 7pm. But the news gets better...soon KIYU will serve as the anchor of a six station network that will carry the show that celebrates our favorite decade across Alaska. Pretty darn cool, right? To quote Alaska's governor...."YOU BETCHA!"

Show 49 IN THE CAN

Show 49's in the can, and accessible now at our website http://www.savingthe70s.com