The Julian Breen Story from WABC (0:12:24)

Description by Richard Irwin
Not only is this “a Blue Network Production” (in more ways than one), it was intended for those who knew and worked with Julian Breen at WABC. It was created for his going-away party when he left for KYA in San Francisco. Breen worked for the late Rick Sklar as Production Director, in the great Top 40 years of WABC. After KYA he joined the Greater Media chain. From his base in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Breen set out to redevelop Greater Media properties: WPEN-AM in Philadelphia was first, followed by WMGK. “Magic – FM 103” quickly caught on with its mix of “Soft Hits – Less Talk”. Breen is a well-known consultant to radio stations today.

Anyway, this tape, intended originally only for those who had pumped flesh, features Dan Ingram, and Sklar, and Howard Cosell. Most of what we know about this came from the COMMENTS (below). Thanks to those who contributed.

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