The defunct WDAS-AM: Your Thoughts

[DToTheJ]

I thought Julius' original post was somewhat strange in that he was asking for comments about programming and personalities for a period of time that lasted almost three-quarters of a century. I actually thought his post was kind of strange and I didn't (and still don't) understand what he was trying to find out.

I believe he's working on a book: "WDAS: How They Blowed It Big Time".

 

[Jul]

I thought Julius' original post was somewhat strange in that he was asking for comments about programming and personalities for a period of time that lasted almost three-quarters of a century. I actually thought his post was kind of strange and I didn't (and still don't) understand what he was trying to find out.

So, I gave a response that I thought was at least as odd as his original post.

Apparently, I was successful Thanx

The purpose of this thread is to discuss the history and programming of WDAS-AM, and any thoughts that you have on the station if you listened to it.

 

[HarrytheK1]

Why don't you look it up, Harry?

As you're aware, Sam brought up the fact that the station was sold for the highest dollar value ever paid for a Philadelphia radio station up until that time. Sam also had a lot of other specifics about WDAS-AM in his post, so I thought that if anybody knew the answer to this question off the top of his head, it would be him.

I'll give you a hint. You couldn't afford it.

You really don't know that, do you 8)

In Nov. 1979, a "Change Is Gonna Come" and WDAS-FM held off an on charging WUSL as much as it could.

How is that related to the story of WDAS-AM?

WDAS was and will always remain Priceless in Philadelphia...Joe Pyne, too

Did he do a call-in talk show at the station? Was he there before or after he went national?

BTW, http://www.wdashistory.org/3.html is a remarkable site. Kudos to everyone who had a hand in creating it.

 

[qtpieislit]

Sorry, you’re going to have to look that up in the FCC data base. I am just not at liberty to publish family finances. Suffice to say, that it’s bigger than a breadbox.
My step sister, Wynne, created wdashistory.org . She truly did a remarkable job assimilating an historical WDAS compilation. She has lots more stuff too. So look for updates from time, to time. 

 

[Starbucks]

Do you have access info or biography references of the WDAS disc-jockeys of who, when, worked, and how long....and when did 'DAS go completely R&B around the clock. I believe the station issued weekly playlist like WIBBAGE did. And have you remembered a very early jock that started around or before Georgie Woods....Randy Dixon. I believe he had a half hour show on WIP before he went to 'DAS back in the very early 50's.

 

[HarrytheK1]

This is 2008, meaning that if you were born in 1924, you'd only be 84 years old today, and 10 years old when WDAS signed on. Many of my relatives have lived well into their 90's, and if I make it to 84, I wouldn't at all be surprised if I remember the radio stations of my youth as well as I do today.

So, it's not that far-fetched that there is someone out there who may be able to describe the early days of WDAS. We will have to wait and see.

Good point! So...are there any 84-year-old guys or gals reading this board who would like to let us know their thoughts about WDAS-AM's programming and personalities back in 1934?

We look forward to seeing your posts.

 

[Jul]

Good point! So...are there any 84-year-old guys or gals reading this board who would like to let us know their thoughts about WDAS-AM's programming and personalities back in 1934?

We look forward to seeing your posts.

The thread is not about people listening to the station for the entire time it existed. Its about sharing any memories you have if you listened to WDAS-AM at some point in your life,

 

[WTUX]

There is nothing strange about this thread that Julius started. Many of us radio geeks seek to learn the history of stations. Yes, most of those around when Philly stations starting signing on, have now passed. But when we were kids, our parents may have told us of stations they heard. We may have read about stations.

When I worked for WTUX, which signed-on several years before I was born, I read the newspaper clippings that the owner had saved. I also heard stories from my father about when the station signed on. Other radio geeks have shared radio history with me.

You did not have to be alive in 1934 to care about what WDAS was doing then. Sam Lit certainly was not alive then. Those of us who cherish radio, cherish the history of the medium we grew to love.

I am thankful for the posters who took this thread seriously and posted their knowledge.

 

[HarrytheK1]

I thought Julius' original post was somewhat strange in that he was asking for comments about programming and personalities for a period of time that lasted almost three-quarters of a century...I didn't (and still don't) understand what he was trying to find out.

I believe he's working on a book: "WDAS: How They Blowed It Big Time".

Julius, is it true that you're working on that book?