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[Contributed by David Saviet, Description by Uncle Ricky]
This classic Pro-Radio Advertising commercial was created in 1965 by Stan Freberg and includes the unforgettable Who Listens To Radio? jingle performed by Sarah Vaughn. In addition to several Freberg commercial releases, this particular spot was distributed in a National Radio Month package to NAB and/or RAB member stations.
This exhibit, particularly the Sarah Vaughn jingle, reminds me of a time when radio held such great promise. Top 40 shook off the threat of TV and thousands of local radio stations were independently operated. Today, who listens to radio? Do we count Satellite radio, and Internet radio? But more importantly, does every community have the options and opportunities for the local radio ownership and employment that existed in 1965?