The original RA 3.0 Exhibit ‘SCOPED (16:58) The ‘scoped version of this aircheck was published here January 18, 1998. The full, unscoped contribution was published January 15, 2012. Thanks again to Tom Konard. Bob Robin has been identified as Bob Sticht, who passed away January 11, 2012. (see COMMENT, below). This rare aircheck would merit many listens regardless of the featured personality, though Bob went on to a long career in radio, retiring in Nashville in 2007. WHB’s format was all the rage at the time, as it was on all of the Storz stations of the late ’50’s and early ’60’s. The verbose production, the jingles, the grandiose stagings for every format element, and the outrageous newscasts – they’re all here! “Yours Truly WHB” – where Variety is Life – was a HOT radio station, and very reflective of the energy and attitudes of the era. Speaking of hot, don’t miss the “HOT CAR” report, the “Musical Countdown” contest, and what’s bowling night without an ice cold Falstaff – America’s Premium Quality Beer? Any classic Top 40 aircheck of this period MUST include a newscast that celebrates form over substance. The one included here (a headline report) kicks butt! This aircheck hooks me within the first 45 seconds – the top of the hour news closer with the rising electronic effect is SO good … I just hope they got a ton of money for the “Mennen’s Skin Bracer” spot before the “WHB World Wide Instant Time Check” – because that would be the only excuse for not blasting out of the news with music. Bobby Mitchell, KYA, San Francisco, 12/15/61 (36:07)