Davy Jones WPGC Washington, D.C. March 11, 1970 (0:47:31)

… . . . Let’s spread the rumor that Harve Moore wears a phony mustache . . . …

[By Paul Bicknell]

There had been a series of flu sicknesses within the halls of WPGC, and almost everyone was out sick. I was called at 6AM on the morning of March 11, 1970 to sit in for Bob Raleigh Junior. We had exhausted the part-time staff, so now, the full-timers that were healthy were being called upon. I also did my regular night shift that very same day.

There are a couple of forgotten songs, some fun commercials (Al Hirt for Miller Beer, Tang, “the drink of the astronauts”, “The Johnny Cash Movie”), Harve Moore with Pulsebeat News, and a Sound-Off about George Washington Birthday Sales.

I hope all enjoy this aircheck. It was recorded by the late Jim Sheeler, and given to me by my friend Joe Evelius.

Welcome to the new ReelRadio!

This site is now operated by the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum. 

We want to thank the board of ReelRadio, Inc. for their stewardship since the passing of the founder Richard Irwin in 2018.  It has not been easy and they have maintained the exhibits for future generations to enjoy.

I met Richard Irwin, aka Uncle Ricky, when we were freshmen at East Carolina University.  We both had worked at local stations in our hometowns.  No one was more passionate about radio, especially Top 40 radio, than my friend Richard. 

Our goals with this site are to preserve the exhibits and make them available free of charge for people to enjoy.  Over time, we hope to add some airchecks to the site.  This will not happen immediately.  Time and resources will determine the future of new exhibits. 

Many thanks to the web folks at the Beasley Media Group for countless hours of work.  Again thanks to the board members of ReelRadio, Inc. for their faith in us. 

Richard Irwin’s hope was that his site would live on long after his passing. He said, “I hope REELRADIO will survive as my contribution to the ‘radio business’. The business is allowed to forget me, but the business should never forget the great era of radio that we celebrate here”.

We remember Richard and we thank him. If you enjoy this new site, we would appreciate a contribution. We hope you enjoy the new ReelRadio!

Board of NCBHP
North Carolina Broadcast History Project