Re: Wayne Trout/My memories
> A memorial service will be held for Wayne on Sat. June 25,
> between 11 AM and 1 PM at Mead Garden 1300 S.Denning Drive
> in Winter Park.
> To read a biography written by Wayne himself see
>
http://www.cflradio.net/wayne_trout_bio.htm
>
My memories of Wayne are as follows:
I found him to be a great guy. We worked together in 1993 at 740 WWNZ, before I returned to New York. I called Jim Polling when I got to town (is he still there?) and asked him for a job. He said I do not have anything, but maybe in a week or so. Much to my surprise, he called back. At the start of the news format, Wayne did 6-10AM, Sheila Nardone did 10A-3M and Dave King 3-7Pm. Sports with Marc Daniels 7-10P and I believe a simulcast of WINZ Miami sports 10P-2A. Overnights was a simulcast of Magic 107.7 adult contemporary until sports arrived. Jim hired me to work a few overnights. So, what does bored baby-sitting board-op do for fun overnight? Every time a good oldie came on with a nice ramp, old Al would talk it up with a weather forecast, promo of Wayne at 6, etc. I remember distinctly one fine Friday morning- "These Eyes" by the Guess Who was starting. I did a quick weather over the intro and said something to the effect of "I remember playing this song in 1969 when it was a current record." Till this day I do not think anyone caught on to my "liberties," in management there, except Wayne. He comes strolling down the hall at the old studios on South Orange Blossom Trail before move to Maitland around 5:30 AM and says "I remember playing that song when it was a current record also!"
BTW, is Jim Polling still running anything there? He was in charge of the Florida News Network where I met some great people like Regan Smith and Larry ??? can't recall his last name- but they were so nice down there!
I was shocked to learn of his passing. He will be sorely missed.
Al Gordon
APD/MD Talkline Communications Network
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Al Gordon
APD/MD Talkline Communications Network
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