The Golden Year 1967 (scoped) (0:10:06)

Scoped

The Summer Of Love is in full swing on the West Coast; one of the world’s greatest athletes says NO to Uncle Sam; and “B&C” are shooting first and asking questions later!

Bill Drake and Robert W. Morgan return in their customary roles as image voice and narrator.

Aretha Franklin says she has Otis Redding to thank for her signature hit; Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals tells us why Sunday was his “fun day” long before The Bangels said so; Frank Valli confesses he can’t tell a lie in regards to his first solo hit; Lulu has friends who can produce hits faster than it takes to boil water; and Glen Campbell and John Hartford recall gentle beginnings.

The Drake-Chenault version of THE GOLDEN YEAR: 1967

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