The Golden Year 1957 (scoped) (0:11:57)

Scoped

Robert W. Morgan continues his run as the sole voice behind another edition of the GOLDEN YEAR, syndicated by Drake-Chenault.

It’s in with the NEW in the USA and out with the OLD in the USSR; the Yankees lose?; things are shaking in San Francisco – again; and Henry Higgins loses his temper!

Johnny Mathis explains how he had the “hits,” but no gigs; the “Fat Man” is squeaky clean; Paul Anka had a crush on an older woman; Ricky Nelson talks about his 2nd hit which sold millions; Jerry Lee Lewis recalls getting it right the first time; and Jimmy Rogers is cutting hits at three in the morning!

The Coasters pledge they will find what they are looking for; Sonny James, who passed away this past February 22nd, yearns for a first love; Perry Como is going in circles; Pat Boone is looking for romantic correspondence on the beach; and Ernie Freeman’s hit might be rated “R.”

The syndicated version of THE GOLDEN YEAR: 1957

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!

Carl Davis
Trustee
North Carolina Broadcast History Museum