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Bobby Ocean's KFRC Finale, 1986 (0:25:10)

… . . . Walter taught little Beezer how to count – you asked him: What comes after three? And he said, “Not Bobby Ocean”. . . …

KFRC really didn’t die, it changed format, went away, and came back. But with a name like Ocean, what did you expect? He had to go down with the ship.

Again, the remarkable “Osh” was well-prepared and highly produced, and you’ll be delighted by his special News Reports and his official “Apology”, plus, a classic Top of Hour ID, mixed to an 80’s jingle. The KFRC TV spot audio is awesome, as is the Reverend Bobby’s “Inspirational Message” that follows. There is even a message just for Repository listeners – “future generations listening to tape recordings of this broadcast milestone.”

“The Amazing AM” has never been the same. It’s unfortunate that the “east coast white men who really run things” didn’t take Bobby’s advice: “You better stop messin’ around…” (Aircheck edited and produced by Elizabeth Salazar.)

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