I used a short, snappy headline for this story. I’ve been guilty sometimes of ludicrously unkempt headlines. But a very important gentleman once told me that it’s important to lead with a strong, bold opening thought. His name was Ron Pesha and he was in charge of the radio and television program at what was … Continue reading Thank A Teacher!
On the Pluto TV “Johnny Carson Channel” they air a rotation of vintage “Tonight Show” broadcasts. One late evening I was watching an episode from December 14, 1972. Johnny’s final guest was author Terry Galanoy, who–of all things–had just written a book called “Tonight!: An Anecdotal History Of America’s Favorite Talk Show.” And here’s that … Continue reading Book Review: “Tonight!” (Or Whenever You Get Around To Reading It.)
Hey! Our hometown is getting a Runza! Isn’t that great? What’s a Runza, you ask? It’s a delightful Nebraska restaurant chain with amazing burgers, chicken, fries, onion rings, desserts and Runzas, which some call cabbage burgers. I’m not crazy about cabbage burgers but I like literally everything else you can get at Runza. The Facebook … Continue reading Dear Facebook Commenters, Don’t Take This The Wrong Way But You Suck And Should Jump Off The Overpass
When Bob S. Bestos and I chat on the morning program, I am George Fenneman. Bob is Groucho. For every Groucho there must be a George Fenneman–or a Margaret Dumont. George Fenneman was born in China; his parents were importer-exporters–in fierce competition, one assumes, with Vandelay Industries. The Fenneman family moved to San Francisco 9 … Continue reading FORGOTTEN ICONS OF BROADCASTING: George Fenneman
I am hesitant to write a personal post on this blog now that I have spent a tiny parcel of my own semi-hard-earned money on promoting it. I feel like some of the writing here, such as the posts on broadcasting history and other retro pop culture, is worthy of a slightly wider audience. Like, … Continue reading Side Effects May Include End Of Week Musings
