Kidd Kraddick, KEGL Dallas, TX May 28, 1986 Pt.2 (scoped) (0:24:46)

Scoped
… . . . That guy is sooo stupid . . . …

Here’s Part Two of three parts of Kidd Kraddick from May 28, 1986. This is great CHR radio from the era, and Kidd is given a LOT of freedom here — this does not sound like a typical nighttime CHR music show — Kidd is allowed to talk. He has a story about a guy at a gas station, and selling his car, plus all that stuff with the kids on the phone.

It’s the “All Request And Dedication Show“, and when Kidd isn’t talking, KEGL (“The Eagle) is making money, playing hit music, or clearly identifying with jingles. This station and the jock was first-class radio in 1986. Sure, the stop sets were too long (only 10 reportable musical performances in this hour) but listen to the spots, they were also first class. Nothing says success like a great bottom line.

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