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Larry Glick passed away

Larry: "2-5-4-5-6-7-8"...Hello, you're on WBZ"
Caller: "Hi...Larry Glick?"
Larry: "Let me check...(whistle)..Yes!"

Larry would do the news under the name of Streeter Glick and did an sing-songy "rap" of the sports scores. Every now and then a caller would request what Larry called the "German Marching Music" and he'd play the march music tune. Kenny Meyer aka: "Muck", would get all his carts and show prep ready every night and have the show run smooth as silk. Just before the handoff at five ayem, Larry usually played "Revelle" to wrap things up. Alas, all good things must come to an end.

I lost many hours of sleep because of Larry Glick. Thank you Larry!
 
"It's 3 in the morning on WBZ, Boston ... The Spirit of 103 serving all of New England ... and I'm Streeter Glick with the news ..." "I'm Streeter Glick, WBZ News ... and now, more ... with Larry Glick on the Spirit of New England ... WBZ."

Growing up in the mid-60s in Wilmington, DE, Larry Glick was the epitome of late night radio ... not just talk. He was appointment listening with a transistor radio stuffed under a pillow and a lot of replacement 9-volt batteries, because of his incredible talent ... and that of the "Glick-nics" who loved him so.

"Larry Glick? Let me check ..."

Now, with the likes of other WBZ legends, there's quite a flamethrower of a radio station "out there somewhere" ... and Larry, Johnny Most and Jess Cain are stars, still.

Imagine the scene at the Pearly Gates: St. Peter: "Hi ... Larry Glick. How are you?" "Let me check ... fine, thanks."

They just don't make radio like Larry Glick, the Commander, anymore.

And that jingle "2-5-4-5-6-7-8" will be silently sung in our minds, for those who new and loved Larry, forever.

Eternal peace ... and thanks, Mr. Glick. You were an inspiration to be part of this business 40 years ago for me and for several before that.

Eternal rest.
 
Blackroc said:
Jerry, Larry, David, David M, all had troubles with management: two were fired. How that affects Walls of fame I have no idea.
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Actually, I think we have a really good idea of the results of those troubles! That's my point exactly. What made WBZ one of the best, if not the best, station in the nation from the late 60s to the mid 70s was not corporate mentality, but the talent on the air. Of course, Jim Lightfoot hasn't been honored either and he was responsible for bringing in a great deal of that talent.

The talent has never returned to near that level. True, Brudnoy was exceptional; but no Jerry Williams. The three later regulars had (or have) their strengths, but overall--not that great (Meade, Sullivan and Rea). And, Bob Raleigh might have been the most painful overnight listen (for me) in the history of Boston radio. He came across as fake as Larry was real. Thankfully, public support brought back Steve Leveille, who, while not Larry, is generally a enjoyable listen.
 
"Glicknicks, ... Hey All You Glicknicks!!"

One question, who had the overnight spot before Lorenzo Glickiano, anyone know?
 
BZFM said:
"Glicknicks, ... Hey All You Glicknicks!!"

One question, who had the overnight spot before Lorenzo Glickiano, anyone know?
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I'm pretty sure before Larry it was an overnight music show. On Steve Leveille last night he talked of the story of how he got the gig. Apparently WBZ had Larry fill in for the guy he replaced for 2 weeks. Larry did his talk show when he fileld in, not the music show he replaced. Towards the end of his 2 week stint Larry did a bit on how much he loved doing the show and was going to end up in the streets and on welfare if he couldn't keep the gig, and encouraged listeners to pressure the station to let him stay on. It was a successful campaign but obviously Larry had already long signed the contract and had the job.
 
My son was literally born on his show...

I worked as Chief Engineer at the old WHDH 850 from 1989-1994. During the first year, I was charged with moving their studios from Copley Square to the channnel seven studios at 7 Bullfinch Place. Since there is asbestos in the channel 7 building, much of the work I did was night work. I got to be close friends with Larry. He was a great guy, always smiling, always with a joke. He was the first personality to broadcast from the new studios.

Anyway, my (ex) wife was due any time with my third child, and the arrangement that I had with the radio station was that when she went into labor, I would call the station and my two weeks vacation would begin. She went into labor quickly and just after midnight on May 10, 1991, my son Ian was born, at home on my living room floor with two midwives and an acupuncturist present. I called the air studio on the hotline and told the producer Theresa the good news. She put me on hold and the next thing I knew I heard the familiar psssfft of the Telos hybrid. Larry had put me on the air; he wanted to congratulate me personally. In the background my minutes old son was crying in the background. It was GREAT radio and Larry's genuine happiness and delight to the good news came thought the telephone line like the fresh scent of peppermint. Then he discovered that Ian had been born at home with midwives and he got really interested in that! I put one of the midwives on the phone and Larry spoke with her for several minutes-then invited both of them on his show the next week. They did go on with Larry and it was a great show. From that day on, whenever I see, talk to or write of my son, I think of Larry.

Another true and funny story. Back in 1990, Larry married this beautiful, funny and younger woman. Many of you who listened to WHDH at the time might have remembered the wedding-it was in Las Vegas at the (then) brand new Mirage and we broadcast all our shows from there for the entire week-and also broadcast his wedding live.

Anyway, this woman had two beautiful grown daughters, who would visit the station frequently when Larry was there. I mean they were drop dead gorgeous and smart and funny, just like their mother. They worked as (true story) strippers. We got to be friends.

Anyway, a couple years later I went to a stag party for a good friend, who managed an FM radio station in RI for the (then) Outlet company, WSNE. The dinner party was in Saugus at The Hilltop and after that we went to The Golden Banana club nearby. I was sitting near the stage and all of a sudden who walks out but the two girls. They IMMEDIATELY yelled out "DANA!'. I turned around (I had my back to them at the time) and my face got beet red. Needless to say, it was an *interesting* show they did for us that night-I didn't realize they were *THAT* close!

After their show, they both came down and hung out with us. The groom to be got premium treatment from everyone there after that-and it took me a while to live down the gentle ribbings my friends gave me.

First Jess and now Larry. The world is a little less kinder and gentler with both of them gone. I shall miss you, Larry. Godspeed, my friend.

Dana Puopolo
 
Larry Glick was a talk radio pioneer with me. Living in the midwest in the late 60s we had virtually no talk radio. However Glick & WBZ were on in my house most nights.
 
<On another note, the whole idea of the WBZ "Hall of Fame" is getting to be a strange joke. While I don't question Gary's inclusion, the fact that Carl deSuze, Dave Maynard, Streeter Stuart and David Brudnoy haven't been honored is insane. And, that doesn't even mention the two best ever at what they did, Jerry Williams and Larry Glick. >

I hadn't followed the WBZ Hall of Fame at all. The fact that these people are not included is astounding to me as (other than David Brudnoy) they defined WBZ when I was growing up in southern NH. Of course Brudnoy belongs as well just from a different period for me at least.

Interesting in reading all the memories of Larry and noting that he touched us all in different ways. Much of my humor is based on an outright theft of his.

I had just commented in one of my online profiles that I missed Larry Glick... Boy do I.
 
Larry was a radio legend, none like him before or since...He is missed, for sure. BTW, on the "Kenny Meyer aka: "Muck"; I talked to him recently & called him that, & received a major chewing out from him! ;D Apparently, he doesn't care to be called that & never did. It was something that Larry started on the show once, & the moniker stuck.

If any of you call in to the tribute show that they are planning on Steve's show in the next few weeks, I encourage you to ask Kenny about it. He will definantly give you the "story behind the story". ;D
 
Dana, those are some awesome stories.

I vaguely remember the wedding in Vegas. Larry loved that place.

Still think it was a crime he was tossed overboard.
 
pablo04002 said:
<On another note, the whole idea of the WBZ "Hall of Fame" is getting to be a strange joke. While I don't question Gary's inclusion, the fact that Carl deSuze, Dave Maynard, Streeter Stuart and David Brudnoy haven't been honored is insane. And, that doesn't even mention the two best ever at what they did, Jerry Williams and Larry Glick. >

I hadn't followed the WBZ Hall of Fame at all. The fact that these people are not included is astounding to me as (other than David Brudnoy) they defined WBZ when I was growing up in southern NH. Of course Brudnoy belongs as well just from a different period for me at least.

Interesting in reading all the memories of Larry and noting that he touched us all in different ways. Much of my humor is based on an outright theft of his.

I had just commented in one of my online profiles that I missed Larry Glick... Boy do I.
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What about Bruce Bradley?
 
Dana ... wonderful stories about your association with Mr. Glick.

Thank you, and all posters, for sharing warm memories of a good, good man. Larry truly was "The Spirit of New England".
 
Blackroc said:
Jerry, Larry, David, David M, all had troubles with management: two were fired. How that affects Walls of fame I have no idea.
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Glick was one of those not fired. He let his contract run out and signed with 'HDH, joining a high priced lineup with Jess Cain and Eddie A. I remember BZ held Larry to his agreement to not be heard for one complete year after leaving and HDH promoted Larry's debut with him mumbling and doing his signature whistle.
 
ChrisNH said:
TelZone said:
On another note, the whole idea of the WBZ "Hall of Fame" is getting to be a strange joke. While I don't question Gary's inclusion, the fact that Carl deSuze, Dave Maynard, Streeter Stuart and David Brudnoy haven't been honored is insane. And, that doesn't even mention the two best ever at what they did, Jerry Williams and Larry Glick. Is it because they didn't end their careers at 1030? With that logic, Bobby Orr's number wouldn't be in the rafters. He was the absolute best and so were they.
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You raise an interesting point. First, Carl deSuze didn't finish his career at WBZ? Where did he go afterward? He lived not far from my family when we lived in Concord.

If a person's long-tenured career was essentially 'defined' by WBZ, he or she ought to be on their Wall of Fame. Otherwise, the whole thing becomes a questionable and impotent exercise in self-aggrandizement if certain people are highlighted while others aren't. I've always rolled my eyes when media people sponsor their own awards shows and 'Walls of Fame.' It's as though the message is, 'We're pretty darned important people, and don't you forget it!'
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RIP Larry Glick. Carl deSuze retired from WBZ. He was there for over 40 years I believe. He also lived in Concord with his family. I believe he has a daughter who is also in Radio in New England somewhere .
 
BZFM said:
"Glicknicks, ... Hey All You Glicknicks!!"

One question, who had the overnight spot before Lorenzo Glickiano, anyone know?
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Bill Garcia formerly of WAAB and WORC in Worcester held down the overnight shift prior to Commander Glick. Bill was on vacation and Larry was filling in for him for two weeks. I don't know how true this is, but rumor at the time had it that if he could call and talk to Frank Sinatra, he could have the job. If that rumor is true, then the rest is history.
 
I just read in the Globe that Larry's former wife Donna passed away on March 31st. When Larry performed his hypnotist show at the Naval Air Station in South Weymouth she was his assistant. I was a big fan of Larry and enjoyed his show when I was standing the midnight watches at the base.
 
A genuinely nice guy doing a great, positive show without name-calling, smearing or sarcasm. I can only be happy I was around to hear it, and I'm only the more saddened that we now have NOTHING but Howie Carr.
 
I had the good fortune to fill in for Larry several times in the mid-seventies, when I worked at WBZ. He was a GREAT talent and a nice guy. I was a fan of his show long before I was hired at the station. He had a wonderful relationship with his audience. They weren't just listeners....they were family. So filling in for Larry was like being the only stranger at a Sunday family dinner. You had to 'hope' that they'd like you. The nice thing is, his audience was a reflection of him. They were warm and friendly too...and it was one of the most memorable experiences I ever had in the business. My last show at WBZ, before I headed off to WCBS-FM in New York, was filling in for Larry....and I'll never forget it. His listeners, from ALL OVER THE COUNTRY (as far away as Houston) called in to wish me luck.
Larry was a class act...a true radio entertainer...a good man...there will be no replacement.

God Bless You Larry...

Jim Harrington
 
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