Has anyone read this? Spotted a copy on eBay and thought I might bid but is it any good? Any other recommendations for reading over the holiday?
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Lujack Superjock book & books on radio
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biglipfrank said:
I read Lujack's book when it came out in the mid 70s. Funny & entertaining, but don't remind him as he's said numerous times that he's sorry he wrote it.
I received a copy for Christmas last year. My ex girlfriend bought it off Amazon.com. I enjoyed it. It was fun to read about his life up to that point...
smashedcd said:
That is an interesting book. Read it years ago and enjoyed it.
radioray said:
Almost $100--is he crazy?
I was given a copy of Clark Weber's book for Christmas by my daughter (who'd never heard of him!) I'm about two-thirds of the way through it. It contains several factual errors...mostly of minor consequence. For example, Brant Miller is identified as "Brent" Miller. WJJD is identified as running 5kw after Salt Lake City sundown during it's top 40 days when actually it was off entirely....etc. He also pulls a few punches here and there, but fundamentally it's solid and an entertaining read.
The book is as much about WLS in the 60s as it is about Weber. I'd have liked to have seen a little more about Weber's days at WCFL, WMAQ, WIND, etc....as well as his early days in Milwaukee. But I'm probably in the minority on that. There's also a 27-minute CD with some choice audio clips and a few vintage Anita Kerr jingles....really classic.
Not exactly cheap, but not what Ron Jacobs is charging, either! (Albeit for what appears to be a much deeper look into KHJ).
The book is as much about WLS in the 60s as it is about Weber. I'd have liked to have seen a little more about Weber's days at WCFL, WMAQ, WIND, etc....as well as his early days in Milwaukee. But I'm probably in the minority on that. There's also a 27-minute CD with some choice audio clips and a few vintage Anita Kerr jingles....really classic.
Not exactly cheap, but not what Ron Jacobs is charging, either! (Albeit for what appears to be a much deeper look into KHJ).
cyberdad said:
I read Weber's book a few years ago. Although I enjoyed it, there are lots of factual errors. Weber should've hired a fact checker.
Anyway when that book came out Larry Lujack on a WLS reunion, commented that the airplane story was greatly exaggerated.
Also, I remember well when Dex Card left WLS. Weber mentioned the wrong year and gave an incorrect reason. Maybe it's because he & Card are close friends.
Growing up in the Chicago area and listening to WLS from the time it started playing rock I still enjoyed the book, errors and all.
The best part is the photos. Many good ones.
radioman148 said:
+1.
As I said, I think Weber also pulled a few punches. His outspoken side didn't really come across much in the book.
I got a taste of how opinionated Weber could be one Saturday when I came across him holding court on the 80-meter ham radio band. He was in a rant against channel 7 management. This was early-mid 60s, and he was going off on ABC's bosses' decision to replace (or supplant) a bonafide meteorologist with an attractive young female (apparently not Winky, the Weather Bunny!) Of course, he was absolutely correct in everything he was saying. But it was still interesting....and a bit hilarious with his sarcasm....to hear that side of the man.
Perhaps he's mellowed and/or perhaps he didn't want any negative stuff or long-issues to seep into a fun book. Better to be the nice guy, keep it light, and avoid digging up old dirt.
As for Dex Card....in addition to "teen night clubs" like the Wild Goose in Waukegan, didn't he also own....or have a piece of....WLIP in Kenosha?
cyberdad said:
Card owned WLIP & the FM which at the time was WJZQ. He used to do all the IDs at the time and sometimes would host a shift on the station. He made some good money with "The Wild Goose" & the radio stations. Last I heard he was retired & living down on the West Coast of Florida. Weber was spending time down there too in the winter around Ft Myers.
radioman148 said:
Wow I'm not sure why he said that. I think it's one of the most factual and funny books on what working in radio is like.
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Lujacks, "Superjock" is a good read if you are into radio of that era. (the book is is good shape and covers most of his life up to 1975.) I have a copy. I have read it many times, and am willing to sell it for just $20.00. If interested, contact me at [email protected].
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arcadia publishing has an series of images of america books.one i just got is "chicago`s WLS radio".
it has just a few pages of text and is full of photos with information about what the picture is .it covers the beginning of WLS to todays talk format.
it has just a few pages of text and is full of photos with information about what the picture is .it covers the beginning of WLS to todays talk format.
Another good book if you're into this history of WLS.
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