What were you doing in 1995? I can tell you exactly where I was. We were in the process of moving our morning show from one radio station to another one just a few blocks away! (READ MORE)
August 28, 1999: The last “Bozo’s Big Top” Show in Grand Rapids, MI
Today marks a sad anniversary for anyone who grew up in West Michigan during the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s. It was on this day, August 28, 1999 that the very last local version of “Bozo’s Big Top” aired on WZZM TV-13. (READ MORE)
August 5, 1957: “American Bandstand” debuted on ABC
On August 5, 1957, ABC TV kicked off “American Bandstand” with host Dick Clark. (READ MORE)
July 28, 2000: Michael Winslow
Here is a clip of the “Rick and Scott” morning show with special guest Michael Winslow (the sound effects wizard) of “Police Academy” fame. (READ MORE)
July 7, 1947: Roswell UFO Incident
The date was July 7, 1947. In a little town of Roswell, New Mexico it was reported that an alien spacecraft had crashed. (READ MORE)
June 30: Happy Birthday Rick Beckett!
It was back on June 30, 1954, that Rick Beckett entered this world. If I remember correctly, Rick was the youngest and last child Mr. and Mrs. Beckett had. Hmm, I wonder if there is a reason they stopped having kids after Rick was born? (READ MORE)
June 27, 2000: Rick’s Audition Tape
When you apply for a job in radio, not only do you need to send a resumé, but you need to send them some audio of just what you do on the air. On June 27, 2000, Rick happened to find an audition tape of his from years prior. (READ MORE)