ALL THE NEWS FROM JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO October 08, 2012

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SOUL SINGER MEETS HIS WATERLOO
In November 1969, R.B. Greaves’ out-of-the-box hit Take a Letter Maria grand slams #2 on Billboard with sales of more than a million copies but the 5th Dimension’s Wedding Bell Blues cheats the song out of #1.
Ahmet Ertegun, Atlantic Records legendary founder, produces the tune in August 1969 at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama with the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
Ronald Bertram Aloysius Greaves III is born on November 28, 1944 on a U.S. Air Force base in Georgetown, Guyana. He grows up on a Seminole reservation in California.
The Los Angeles County Coroner says R.B. Greaves, who is a nephew of the late Soul singer Sam Cooke, dies at 68 of prostate cancer on Thursday, September 27, 2012. His son Shiloh is his survivor.
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SCOTT SHANNON AND OLDIES KNOCKED OUT IN CHICAGO
A big shake-up at WLS FM in Chicago, IL leaves legendary multiple Billboard Broadcaster of the Year Award winner Scott Shannon, who places WLS FM back on top with his The True Oldies Channel, out on a plank.
Scott is one of the most recognized and honored deejays on the planet. 
In an interview Scott sighs: Far too often, in the world of radio, our favorite personalities are taken away from us without the chance to say goodbye…when you’re gone, you’re gone, instantly old news in favor of the new team in place. Jan Jeffries, WLS FM Program Director, tells Robert Feder, radio media columnist, that he is moving the station away from the oldies format, stating that the word won’t even be used on the air anymore. 
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2012 WAYNE WINNERS ON STAGE Eric Rhoads, Radio Ink Publisher, proclaims the 2012 Radio Wayne winners on Wednesday, September 19th at the Radio Show in Dallas, TX.
America’s Best Broadcaster award goes to Jay Meyers, Adelante Media Group chief. Charlie Morgan, Emmis/Indianapolis, IN SVP and Market Manager, receives the Market Manager plaque. General Manager of the Year goes to Toni Snyder, American General Media Bakersfield, CA.
Traci Kloss WPEN-AM/FM Greater Media Philadelphia, PA is the Streetfighter of the Year. Matt DeVoti Greater Media GSM at Rock WDHA FM (105.5)/Oldies WMTR-1250 Morristown, NJ nails General Sales Manager of the Year.

TRIVIA QUESTION:

What do The Beverly Hillbillies and a Texas Rock and Roll band have in common?

The answer appears way below.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

•BILL CAREY Fordham University grad abandons News Director position at Tribune flagship WPIX TV CW CH11 NYC since November 2009 for possible equity stake in Internet startup company. Creditors soon take ownership of bankrupt WPIX TV parent Tribune and will choose their own team.
•ENTERCOM Sports WEEI Boston, MA splits AM and FM signals on Friday, October 5, 2012. WEEI-850 is now ESPN. WEEI FM (93.7) continues its local talk format.
•WES MILBBOURN Station manager of KFOR TV NBC CH4 Oklahoma City, OK succeeds Jim Boyer as President/GM who retires at the end of 2012.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES

•1957 JERRY LEE LEWIS records Great Balls Of Fire on October 8th at Sun Studios in Memphis, TN.
•1968 EMILY PROCTER beautiful TV actress as Calleigh Duquesne in CSI: Miami born on October 8th.
•1977 DOLLY PARTON’s single Here You Come Again releases on RCA on October 6th.
•1982 FERNANDO LAMAS romantic Argentine actor (The Avengers-1950) dies at 67 of cancer on October 8th.
•1991 WILLIE NELSON’s single Always On My Mind certifies Gold & Platinum on October 7th almost 10 years after its release.
•2003 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Austrian actor elected governor of California on October 8th.
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EMAILS YES WE HAVE EMAIL

ROBERT MILLER (Detroit/Plymouth, MI) Subject: Debate. Jim, As a university professor in communication (speech, persuasion, etc.) I have to say Romney did a better job in the first debate. I am a liberal but have to give credit where credit is do. The President apparently didn’t prepare as well as Romney and m(a)y have overestimated his challenger’s ability. I suspect the President will get in the game by debate #2. He needs to “splain” things to folks in simple terms. Otherwise he needs to have Bill Clinton as a proxy.
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J.R. KENNEDY (Houston, TX) Jim…still recovering from thyroid cancer that took out one of my vocal cords. Waiting on an implant that may fix me up. So wishing and waiting – should know in the next month. J R
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S RADIO? WHERE IS RADIO HEADED? We want to know what is on your mind. Let’s start a radio revolution.  Give us your opinion about today’s radio or whatever is on your mind at Rosekkkj@earthlink.net.
LESLIE WAYNE HODGES (Marshall, TX) Hi, One striking moment during the debate is when Romney looks Lehrer in the eye and says that he will eliminate federal funding for PBS. I was proud. Don’t you agree that (t)his sounded like something I would have said and done? Leslie Wayne Hodges
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DAVID FAULKNER (Dallas, TX) Subject: Meteorologist Bob Goosmann Now At KRLD. Greetings Jim & Lacy, Meteorologist Bob Goosmann, formerly of CW 33 & CBS 11 TV in DFW is now at KRLD radio. From KRLD’s Facebook page: ‘Newsradio 1080 KRLD is proud to welcome Bob Goosmann as our new staff meteorologist. Bob replaces Krista Villareal who was our staff meteorologist for the past couple of years. We appreciate all that Krista did for us while she was part of our team. This change was made with many factors in mind. Newsradio 1080 KRLD is focused on being THE weather authority in Dallas/Fort Worth.’ Best, David Faulkner
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TRIVIA ANSWER: An episode of The Beverly Hillbillies where Granny yells Hot smoke and sassafras, Jethro, can’t you do anything right? is the inspiration for the title to San Antonio, TX Psychedelic Rock band Bubble Puppy’s 1969 hit Hot Smoke and Sasafrass that reaches #14 on Billboard. In 1966, Rod Prince and Roy Cox form Bubble Puppy in The Alamo City. Both previously are members of Rock group New Seeds. In their quest to form a top gun rock band with dual lead guitars, which is a staple of Southern Rock but unknown in the Psychedelic music arena, Prince and Cox enlist Austin, TX gymnast Todd Potter as saxophone player and guitarist. When they add Danny Segovia and Clayton Pulley, Bubble Puppy’s line up is complete. The name Bubble Puppy comes from a fictitious children’s game in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, Centrifugal Bumble-Puppy. In spring 1967, Bubble Puppy relocates to Austin, TX and signs with Houston-based International Artists, which is home to Rock bands 13th Floor Elevators and the Red Krayola.
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TONY WILLIAMS (Dallas-Richardson, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio On WHISNews21 Oct 5 « WHISNews21. Looks really nice Jim. Nice layout and graphics. I like it.
KEN DOWE (Dallas, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio On WHISNews21 Oct 5 « WHISNews21. Wonderful, Jim. MUCH easier to read and peruse. Good format! Ken
BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Subject: Jim Rose Remembers Radio On WHISNews21 Oct 5 < WHISNews21. Hi Jim! Please know, and make sure that Lacy knows, you contributed your normal outstanding work with this column. I enjoyed very much! Blazin’ Blake Lindsay
JOE FORD (Houston, TX)Subject: WHISNews21 Welcomes Jim Rose Latest News « WHISNews21 – 2. Jim, I have found over the years that if you keep going long enough, things will finally break…good OR bad! In your case, I hope it’s good because you deserve it. Your dedication to the business that consumed most of our lives, is admirable. Keep on truckin’ buddy! Joe
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MIKE SHANNON (Dallas-Mesquite, TX) Subject: posted in Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Hey radio folks…we’re just SIX WEEKS away from the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s 2012 induction ceremony! Don’t risk waiting ’til the last minute to order your tickets. And don’t forget that we’ll also be inducting our late friend and TRHoF creator LARRY SHANNON that day…so you don’t want to miss out. The premier Texas radio event of the year is coming up Saturday, Nov 10, in San Antonio. Scroll down this page for quick and easy links to Paypal, and for more venue information. See you there! (www.KNUS99.com)
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FOGHORN LEGHORN [1950s Looney Tunes cartoons] This is gonna cause more confusion than a mouse in a burlesque show!
Jim Rose and Lacy