Ben Oldag, long time Houston area broadcaster passed away. Ben worked on the air on many area radio stations such as KFRD, KPRC, KTRH, KSEV and KNTH.
Ben was a 50 year legend in radio started his career during the Korean Conflict and was a predominate voice on Armed Forces Radio in Post War Japan. Ben subsequently became a active member of the National Farm Broadcasters Association where his horticulture expertise gained him National acclaim. Ben spent his entire career hosting Farm and Garden Talk Shows in the Houston area with Radio Personalities such as the late Dewey Compton and noted Garden Show Host Bill Zak.
For the past few years, Dr. Oldag worked for Cedarcide Industries. I had the pleasure of working with him at both KFRD and KNTH. He will be missed.
Ben was a 50 year legend in radio started his career during the Korean Conflict and was a predominate voice on Armed Forces Radio in Post War Japan. Ben subsequently became a active member of the National Farm Broadcasters Association where his horticulture expertise gained him National acclaim. Ben spent his entire career hosting Farm and Garden Talk Shows in the Houston area with Radio Personalities such as the late Dewey Compton and noted Garden Show Host Bill Zak.
For the past few years, Dr. Oldag worked for Cedarcide Industries. I had the pleasure of working with him at both KFRD and KNTH. He will be missed.