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Favorite Radio Movies?

> >
> > Those movies sucked and so did "FM". I've never been a
> DJ,
> > but even so, I thought it seemed unrealistic.
> >
> > For that matter, I was never a fan of the TV show "WKRP IN
>
> > Cincinnati". Johnny Fever always talked over the intro of
>
> > records WITHOUT his headphnes on. In fact, neither he or
> > Venus Flytrap (the name of the other DJ --I think)--EVER
> had
> > on headphones while on-air. And why were they the only
> two
> > DJ's at that station??? That always bothered me.
> >
>
>
> FWIW, some air studios used a cue speaker that acted as
> headphones. When the Mic was on, cue speakers came on. It
> was to help with the DJ to act more naturally (allegedly).
>
> Davery
>


*sigh* All the other girls my age wanted to be Mrs. Shaun Cassidy. I wanted to be Dr. Johnny Fever.


Man, some of the best ramps I ever talked up were at a previous oldies station where I could leave the headphones off and open the studio door to listen on the hallway monitor. I relied heavily upon that trick because the compression made it so that you couldn't tell through the headphones exactly how loud your beds (or the songs, most of which were originally recorded in mono) were coming through under the mic on any given break. If I'd have had to rely upon my cans I'd have shouted myself hoarse and sounded awful.

But yeah, with I always wondered where all the other WKRP jocks were, as well as Johnny's and Venus's conveniently revolving dayparts (sometimes it was morning/midday, sometimes afternoon drive into evenings)...and who the heck was running the station when the entire crew was off somewhere else?
 
> > FWIW, some air studios used a cue speaker that acted as
> > headphones. When the Mic was on, cue speakers came on.
> It
> > was to help with the DJ to act more naturally (allegedly).

Interesting. How would what was coming out of those speakers not go over the air, and how would you know if your levels were right?

> But yeah, with I always wondered where all the other WKRP
> jocks were, as well as Johnny's and Venus's conveniently
> revolving dayparts (sometimes it was morning/midday,
> sometimes afternoon drive into evenings)...and who the heck
> was running the station when the entire crew was off
> somewhere else?

Well, there was the preacher (Rev. Little Ed Pembrook) on Sunday mornings that was a former wrestler who once threw a man into a soda pop machine. And there was the one engineer (Bucky) who I remember in only one episode (when Johnny did the remote from Del's Stereo & Sound, and spurned DJ Bobby Boogie took over the airwaves). Maybe the engineer who recorded their snappy jingle the whole cast made for Ferryman Funeral Homes came in from time to time. haha...classic
 
"Talk Radio"...Eric Bogosian. Devastatingly intense!


SYNOPSIS

Based loosely on the life of the murdered talk-radio personality Alan Berg, TALK RADIO stars monologist Eric Bogosian as the abrasive, self-loathing talk-radio host Barry Champlain. He spends his nights at Dallas station KGAB engaged in vitriolic conversations with a motley assortment of racists, anti-semites, rednecks, and all-purpose lunatics. Just having learned that his show has a chance to be picked up for national syndication, Barry seems to have ratcheted up the abuse level to new heights, worrying his co-workers. Yet while Barry's career is taking off, studio boss Dan (Alec Baldwin) angers him by trying to alter the provocative content of his show. At the same time, Barry's having problems with his girlfriend and ex-wife, Ellen (Ellen Greene). And a neo-Nazi group is making increasingly menacing calls, forcing him to the edge of a possible nervous breakdown. A compelling take on the dynamics of hate radio and the wages of narcissism, Oliver Stone's film is exceptionally well shot and acted, directed with claustrophobic concentration.



(OTHER NOTES)

TALK RADIO was based loosely on the murder of controversial Denver radio personality Alan Berg, who was killed on June 18, 1984, by white supremacists. His death also served as an inspiration for the 1988 Costa Gavras film BETRAYED.

TALK RADIO was adapted from the stage play of the same name. It first appeared in 1985 in Portland, Oregon, and was later expanded for a run at New York City's Public Theater, directed by Frederick Zollo. The stage versions were written by Eric Bogosian from an idea by Ted Savinar. Performance artist Bogosian starred in all stage and screen versions, with Linda Atkinson, Zach Grenier, John C. McGinley, and Michael Wincott appearing
 
"American Grafitti" and "Play Misty For Me" were both big influences on my decision to get into this business. Hangin' with The Wolfman at Astroworld is way up there on my list of career accomplishments. What a madman!! Also, Robert Wuhl, "Newbomb Turk" from "Hollywood Knights", was in one of my drama classes at UH. I love that movie! Makes me laugh out loud each time I see it! It was also Michele Pfeiffer's screen debut. Finally a trivia question..............

In "Talk Radio" who was the jock on the air immediately before Eric Begousian's character's show? Hint: You only hear his voice. No fair cheating with Internet searches!! And no it wasn't me. Guesses below....the first correct answer wins lunch on Chuck Tiller*. Thanks, Chuck!

Colonel St. James


*Void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee! Contest open to legal U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary. Friends, Co-workers, and family members of Chuck Tiller, their friends, family members, co-workers, agents, represenatives, or sponsors not eligible. Must be 18 or over to win. All prizes subject to federal and local taxes which are the responsibilty of the winner. Batteries not included. No salesmen will call. Order before Midnight tonight. Operators are standing by. Now showing at a theatre near you. All prices plus TT&L.
 
> > > FWIW, some air studios used a cue speaker that acted as
> > > headphones. When the Mic was on, cue speakers came on.
>
> > It
> > > was to help with the DJ to act more naturally
> (allegedly).
>
> Interesting. How would what was coming out of those
> speakers not go over the air, and how would you know if your
> levels were right?
>


The cue speakers were under the board, and with a close mic placement, you wouldn't have that problem. As far as levels, all you had to do was look at the meter.

davery
 
> > > > FWIW, some air studios used a cue speaker that acted
> as
> > > > headphones. When the Mic was on, cue speakers came
> on.
> >
> > > It
> > > > was to help with the DJ to act more naturally
> > (allegedly).
> >
> > Interesting. How would what was coming out of those
> > speakers not go over the air, and how would you know if
> your
> > levels were right?
> >
>
>
> The cue speakers were under the board, and with a close mic
> placement, you wouldn't have that problem. As far as
> levels, all you had to do was look at the meter.
> davery


Well, yes, assuming such a thing as a *meter.* Fancy-schmancy! Back in my first days of radio, we had a "station quarter" with a piece of tape on it that the jock had to be prepared to stick on top of the record needle when a train went by.

I'm just sayin,' is all.

*sheepish grin*


PS. Yes, I believe that when it's possible for a jock can do a break without headphones, it sounds more "natural" or at least feels more conversational to the jock (which in turn lends itself to a more natural sound).

Does that make me a bad person? :) :) :) It doesn't make me love my war-torn Sony V-600's any less!


>
>
 
> "American Grafitti" and "Play Misty For Me" were both big
> influences on my decision to get into this business. Hangin'
> with The Wolfman at Astroworld is way up there on my list of
> career accomplishments. What a madman!! Also, Robert Wuhl,
> "Newbomb Turk" from "Hollywood Knights", was in one of my
> drama classes at UH. I love that movie! Makes me laugh out
> loud each time I see it! It was also Michele Pfeiffer's
> screen debut. Finally a trivia question..............
>
> In "Talk Radio" who was the jock on the air immediately
> before Eric Begousian's character's show? Hint: You only
> hear his voice. No fair cheating with Internet searches!!
> And no it wasn't me. Guesses below....the first correct
> answer wins lunch on Chuck Tiller*. Thanks, Chuck!
>
> Colonel St. James

I don't know if it's fair for me to answer this whale of a question
since I was working with this person at the time. Unlike a certain
recording artist with the same name, this person is in no way related
to Hermann Melville, the author of Moby Dick. Oh, I guess I gave the
answer away, didn't I? Where are we going for lunch?
>
>
> *Void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee! Contest open to
> legal U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary. Friends,
> Co-workers, and family members of Chuck Tiller, their
> friends, family members, co-workers, agents, represenatives,
> or sponsors not eligible. Must be 18 or over to win. All
> prizes subject to federal and local taxes which are the
> responsibilty of the winner. Batteries not included. No
> salesmen will call. Order before Midnight tonight. Operators
> are standing by. Now showing at a theatre near you. All
> prices plus TT&L.
>
 
> Well, yes, assuming such a thing as a *meter.*
> Fancy-schmancy! Back in my first days of radio, we had a
> "station quarter" with a piece of tape on it that the jock
> had to be prepared to stick on top of the record needle when
> a train went by.
>

Classic- that is almost the best.


> I'm just sayin,' is all.
>
> *sheepish grin*
>
>

>
> Does that make me a bad person? :) :) :) It doesn't make me
> love my war-torn Sony V-600's any less!
>
>

Didn't I see those at an antique shop once or twice?

Thanks for sharing

Davery
 
> > "American Grafitti" and "Play Misty For Me" were both big
> > influences on my decision to get into this business.
> Hangin'
> > with The Wolfman at Astroworld is way up there on my list
> of
> > career accomplishments. What a madman!! Also, Robert
> Wuhl,
> > "Newbomb Turk" from "Hollywood Knights", was in one of my
> > drama classes at UH. I love that movie! Makes me laugh
> out
> > loud each time I see it! It was also Michele Pfeiffer's
> > screen debut. Finally a trivia question..............
> >
> > In "Talk Radio" who was the jock on the air immediately
> > before Eric Begousian's character's show? Hint: You only
>
> > hear his voice. No fair cheating with Internet searches!!
>
> > And no it wasn't me. Guesses below....the first correct
> > answer wins lunch on Chuck Tiller*. Thanks, Chuck!
> >
> > Colonel St. James
>
> I don't know if it's fair for me to answer this whale of a
> question
> since I was working with this person at the time. Unlike a
> certain
> recording artist with the same name, this person is in no
> way related
> to Hermann Melville, the author of Moby Dick. Oh, I guess I
> gave the
> answer away, didn't I? Where are we going for lunch?
> >
> >
> > *Void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee! Contest open to
> > legal U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary.
> Friends,
> > Co-workers, and family members of Chuck Tiller, their
> > friends, family members, co-workers, agents,
> represenatives,
> > or sponsors not eligible. Must be 18 or over to win. All
>
> > prizes subject to federal and local taxes which are the
> > responsibilty of the winner. Batteries not included. No
> > salesmen will call. Order before Midnight tonight.
> Operators
> > are standing by. Now showing at a theatre near you. All
> > prices plus TT&L.
> >
>
did he use the phrase...."YEAH BABY!!!"?<P ID="signature">______________

"I'll see you Left of the Dial!"</P>
 
> > "American Grafitti" and "Play Misty For Me" were both big
> > influences on my decision to get into this business.
> Hangin'
> > with The Wolfman at Astroworld is way up there on my list
> of
> > career accomplishments. What a madman!! Also, Robert
> Wuhl,
> > "Newbomb Turk" from "Hollywood Knights", was in one of my
> > drama classes at UH. I love that movie! Makes me laugh
> out
> > loud each time I see it! It was also Michele Pfeiffer's
> > screen debut. Finally a trivia question..............
> >
> > In "Talk Radio" who was the jock on the air immediately
> > before Eric Begousian's character's show? Hint: You only
>
> > hear his voice. No fair cheating with Internet searches!!
>
> > And no it wasn't me. Guesses below....the first correct
> > answer wins lunch on Chuck Tiller*. Thanks, Chuck!
> >
> > Colonel St. James
>
> I don't know if it's fair for me to answer this whale of a
> question
> since I was working with this person at the time. Unlike a
> certain
> recording artist with the same name, this person is in no
> way related
> to Hermann Melville, the author of Moby Dick. Oh, I guess I
> gave the
> answer away, didn't I? Where are we going for lunch?
> >
> >
> > *Void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee! Contest open to
> > legal U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary.
> Friends,
> > Co-workers, and family members of Chuck Tiller, their
> > friends, family members, co-workers, agents,
> represenatives,
> > or sponsors not eligible. Must be 18 or over to win. All
>
> > prizes subject to federal and local taxes which are the
> > responsibilty of the winner. Batteries not included. No
> > salesmen will call. Order before Midnight tonight.
> Operators
> > are standing by. Now showing at a theatre near you. All
> > prices plus TT&L.
> >
>


DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!

NO MORE CALLS! We have a winner! Yes indeed the voice you heard at the beginning of "Talk Radio" was none other than Moby.

Congratulations David! Oh and I spoke to Chuck and said that lunch will be sardine sandwiches on day old bread served with his very own "Special" Gaspacho!!! (Cold Campbell's Tomato Soup right outa the can with not only Salt but also PEPPER!!). Time and location to be determined at a later date. Congrats again, and enjoy your lunch and your trip to Ben Taub afterward. Let's just say Marvin hasn't seen Chuck's kitchen, ok? Oh and once again....Thanks Chuck!

Oh and by the way, purplejay, just a little side note. Moby's infamous "Yeah Baby!" was actually started as a joke around 97 Rock by Bill Moffett. Moffett used to go around doing this "Disk Jockey" bit calling himself Big Bill Hard, and he used to scream "YEAH,BABY!". Moby took it and ran with it and the rest is history.

Colonel St. James
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by ColonelStJames on 07/13/05 12:59 AM.</FONT></P>
 
> > > "American Grafitti" and "Play Misty For Me" were both
> big
> > > influences on my decision to get into this business.
> > Hangin'
> > > with The Wolfman at Astroworld is way up there on my
> list
> > of
> > > career accomplishments. What a madman!! Also, Robert
> > Wuhl,
> > > "Newbomb Turk" from "Hollywood Knights", was in one of
> my
> > > drama classes at UH. I love that movie! Makes me laugh
>
> > out
> > > loud each time I see it! It was also Michele Pfeiffer's
> > > screen debut. Finally a trivia question..............
> > >
> > > In "Talk Radio" who was the jock on the air immediately
>
> > > before Eric Begousian's character's show? Hint: You
> only
> >
> > > hear his voice. No fair cheating with Internet
> searches!!
> >
> > > And no it wasn't me. Guesses below....the first correct
>
> > > answer wins lunch on Chuck Tiller*. Thanks, Chuck!
> > >
> > > Colonel St. James
> >
> > I don't know if it's fair for me to answer this whale of a
>
> > question
> > since I was working with this person at the time. Unlike
> a
> > certain
> > recording artist with the same name, this person is in no
> > way related
> > to Hermann Melville, the author of Moby Dick. Oh, I guess
> I
> > gave the
> > answer away, didn't I? Where are we going for lunch?
> > >
> > >
> > > *Void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee! Contest open to
>
> > > legal U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary.
> > Friends,
> > > Co-workers, and family members of Chuck Tiller, their
> > > friends, family members, co-workers, agents,
> > represenatives,
> > > or sponsors not eligible. Must be 18 or over to win.
> All
> >
> > > prizes subject to federal and local taxes which are the
> > > responsibilty of the winner. Batteries not included. No
> > > salesmen will call. Order before Midnight tonight.
> > Operators
> > > are standing by. Now showing at a theatre near you. All
> > > prices plus TT&L.
> > >
> >
>
>
DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!

NO MORE CALLS! We have a winner! Yes indeed the voice you
heard at the beginning of "Talk Radio" was none other than
Moby.

Congratulations David! Oh and I spoke to Chuck and said
that lunch will be sardine sandwiches on day old bread
served with his very own "Special" Gaspacho!!! (Cold
Campbell's Tomato Soup right outa the can with not only Salt
but also PEPPER!! He WAS gonna serve Pork Sushi, but
I asked him not to). Time and location to be determined at a
later date. Congrats again, and enjoy your lunch and your
trip to Ben Taub afterward. Let's just say Marvin hasn't
seen Chuck's kitchen, ok? Oh and once again....Thanks
Chuck!

Oh and by the way, purplejay, just a little side note.
Moby's infamous "Yeah Baby!" was actually started as a joke
around 97 Rock by Bill Moffett. Moffett used to go around
doing this "Disk Jockey" bit calling himself Big Bill Hard,
and he used to scream "YEAH,BABY!". Moby took it and ran
with it and the rest is history.

Colonel St. James
 
Colonel, I'm glad you gave me your credit card. Thanks! What was that limit, again? $1000? $10,000?

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by ChuckTiller on 07/13/05 11:37 AM.</FONT></P>
 
> Colonel, I'm glad you gave me your credit card. Thanks! What
> was that limit, again? $1000? $10,000?
>


Oh what the heck, Chuck. For you, just go ahead and buy Brennan's. Yeah, the whole place. I think I still have that much room on that card. You and David have fun on me!! You're worth it. Oh and do me a favor will you? Next time you see her, please tell Donna MacKensie that my love for her will never die. Thanks!

Colonel St. James
 
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