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R.I.P. Joel A. Spivak

Joel A. Spivak was a great talk show host in the days of the Vietnam War, changing social issues, and the Frank Rizzo era. He also had a tv show on Ch. 10 for a time - it really looked like a radio guy doing tv! He had some classic Jack benny-like mannerisms. Always fun to listen to in a day when the political leaning of the host didn't affect the shows like today. "This is Joel A. Spivak Speaking..." was his show opening & meant you'd be entertained & enlightened.
 
I'll never forget an April fools gag he did about his car breaking down on the way to work. It went on for over 20 min. before I realized what day it was. He did remind me of Jack Benny. His dad was a well know band leader back in the 40's.
 
I have checked the obits for Joel (Philly.com, WTOP) and see nothing about Joel's father. I have heard for years that he was the son of Charlie Spivak, trumpeter and bandleader of the 1940's. Can anyone confirm this?

Roy C Pollitt
Punta Gorda FL
 
My fondest memories of Joel A. were when I was a University of Houston student in 1959...and lucky enough to land a week-end overnight shift at KILT-AM, Houston. Joel was the AM jock and he used to let me sit with him in the studio and watch as he blew cigarette smoke rings around the mic and worked his magic. I was simply in awe of his talent. What a genius, with his dry, sarcastic humor that worked so well. I left to take a full-time position at the competition and finally hooked up with him in the 80s. I will forever be in debt for Joel's kindness. He was and still is one of my heroes. God bless him!
Ron McKay
Many markets, USA....now retired
 
I worked with Joel for three years in the 70s at WCAU. What an incredible talent! And an equally delightful dry wit. One of many memories: After an hour-long interview with Joel at the height of the Pentagon Papers, Rand Corp. employee and "Papers" author Daniel Ellsberg left the studio saying it was the best interview he'd ever experienced. And, by that time, he had done hundreds. That was indicative of Joel's great ability! Joel, I'm so happy I had the chance to work with you and so sorry that you have left us at a relatively young age. Eric Seidel.
 
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