Bob Sirott, WLS Chicago, June 16, 1977 (1:00:07)

Unscoped
… but the Lujack deal is off, we were going to send him to Florida for Anita Bryant …
[Description by Uncle Ricky] Bob Sirott is filling in for Larry Lujack in this capture of the 8AM hour from WLS on June 16, 1977. There’s a genuine treat for baseball historians, too. Save us all from 1977’s whiny boy ballads and disco done-thats! That’s why there is a ‘scoped version. Holy Spots – the WLS morning show, had ’em, for sure. Does anyone doubt that Shaun Cassidy lives a fine and privileged life today? Is there any reason for Alan O’Day to be remembered anywhere, anytime, for any reason? The ‘scoped version also reflects a dislike for crummy-sounding network spots on the 5Khz telco connection. Cheap, cheap. But, thankfully, Linda Marshall and Howard Cosell are certainly ABC O&O highlights. And Jack Swanson sounds good, too. He didn’t have anything to do with the music. None of us did. I never understood why Top 40 music had to be so awful in 1977. Best thing about this aircheck? Check out that smooooth reverb. Just the right level.

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