Paul Purtan, who became better known as Dick Purtan when he joined CKLW, is heard here on another legendary mid-American Top 40 pioneer – WSAI. This is Cincinnati in April, circa 1964.
The fidelity of this one is somewhat gritty, (though well-matched to narrow-band Real Audio) but not so offensive that we can’t marvel at some of the rarities within. Included: one jingle we recognize as Futursonic, and several more we don’t! Check out the $5.00 tickets to the upcoming Beatles concert at the Cincinnati Gardens. And, for 25 cents and 25 words, handwriting analyst “Andre” can tell your “likes, dislikes, attitudes, ambitions and shortcomings” – all without ever meeting you! (And this was a station promotion, too!)
As far as we know, Andre did not end up Wanted by the FBI but that feature and the PSA reminding us to read the labels on insecticide were part of the payoff to own the license in those days. It’s been a very long time since the NAB Lively Companion jingle, too, and there’s more in this genuine Top 40 treat.