However, the station's origin dates back to earlier broadcasts conducted by the station's first owner, Vincent I. Kraft. KJR was playing Oldies then. Gary Lockwood was THE big morning show on Seattle radio in the 1980's as AM radio was fading out in Seattle. L.J., was the disk jockey who had the longest tenure on the "Mighty Channel 95," from 1976-1991. August 28, 2010 at 01:26 PM. An unfairly large number of people on that list come from the “glory” days of KJR, channel 95. Lockwood is most known for his work on KJR when it was the area's number hit music station. Lockwood is most known for his work on KJR when it was the area's number hit music station. joanie | Since the 2006-2007 season, ISP Sports was the media rights holder for Husky athletics until IMG College took over. Where is Gary Lockwood now, is he still in radio, by chance ? [33][34][35] In July, 1952, Marshall Field sold the station to a group headed by Chicago businessman Ralph E. Stolkin, which sold it seven months later following Stolkin's departure to two Portland businessmen, Theodore Gamble and Howard Lane.[36][37][38]. In June 1988, the station shifted to oldies, playing the music that had made the station famous throughout the 1960s and 1970s.[48][49]. Lockwood is most known for his work on KJR when it was the area's number hit music station. [46][47] (Ackerley would buy KLTX (now KJR-FM) in December 1987.) At the end of '90 the slogan changed to "More Than Just The Great Songs - 950 KJR" and eventually/quickly to "SportsRadio 950 - KJR". He was entertaining albeit not the brightest bulb. You bring back so many forgotten memories! Gary Lockwood, longtime Seattle disc jockey who was fired by KJR Sept. 24, will return to the airwaves Thursday morning - at KZOK-FM, a station spokeswoman has confirmed. KKDJ LOS ANGELES KKDJ 1971-11 Frank Jolley 1st Show 46:47 Running Automation KKDJ 1973-08 Jay Stevens 45:20 KKDJ 1973-08 Rick Carroll 41:00 KKDJ 1973-12-31 Charlie Tuna (1-3) 1:07:30 Rewind ’73 KKDJ 1973-12-31 Charlie Tuna (2-3) 1:18:20 Rewind ’73 In July 1994, KJR and KJR-FM were sold to a partnership with New Century Management and Ackerley titled "New Century Media" (Ackerley would re-acquire full control of the two stations in February 1998). Gary Lockwood. August 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM. KJR served as the home of the Seattle SuperSonics from 1987–2006. The official reason: KJR plans to keep plunging ahead whole-hog with its sports-talk format. ». August 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM. [42] Sinatra sold his interest in the station to Smith in 1964, and the resulting partnership became known as "Kaye-Smith Enterprises. Main LockJock et al had a blast with it. Around that same time, Gary Lockwood was ruling the morning airwaves over at KJR and had created this bit called, “Police Blotter” which usually turned into a 10-minute laughfest and there was no way you could listen to it and not crack up. I was in law enforcement during the police blotter days. Ravepad - … Posted by: [6] Following these broadcasts he began using the KDP transmitter at 7XC. Mora, who played for the University of Washington, later said he was only kidding during the interview, but was still fired by the Falcons at the end of the season. Gary Lockwood, former KGW dj, later KING and KJR Seattle star has passed away at 72. We're not sure the hyenic laughter above matches the quality - or lack of- of the material). HorsesAss.Org: the straight poop on WA politics & the press, « Allen prell's new novel is a book (and vice versa), Raptured by glenn beck: feeling transformed yet? KS | We're not sure the hyenic laughter above matches the quality - or lack of- of the material). (We prefer hysterical laughter only when something is hysterically funny. 15:36. Queen Of Reversible Lane Makes A Switch 4 (1) Victor Stredicke September 23, 2019 9:28 am. The bet was over Bird's season assist/turnover ratio. BT | Posted by: KIRO Spreads the Pain Around; now made better with 3 First Mates! About Gary. Beginning in 1917, Kraft was the director of the local Y.M.C.A. 304 1 Comment. Sadly, Bill (BR) passed away several years ago after a long run in radio news in Vancouver B.C. [32], In 1946, KJR was purchased by Marshall Field and continued its affiliation with ABC until 1953, when ABC switched to KING. We tried to save the show, but Gary wasn't great about listening to other's advice. Tom | YOU DON'T KNOW HOW STRONG YOU ARE UNTIL BEING STRONG IS THE ONLY CHOICE YOU HAVE. He would later coach the Seattle Seahawks for one season in 2009. Gary Lockwood, longtime Seattle disc jockey who was fired by KJR Sept. 24, will return to the airwaves Thursday morning - at KZOK-FM, a station spokeswoman has confirmed. DJ (music) Current City and Home Town. He was noted for his high profile KJR position in Seattle, once the highest paid radio jock in Seattle. Sections of this page. At one point, KJR decided to make her their own fulltime employee, pairing her up with the likes of Seattle radio legends Charlie Brown and Gary Lockwood. Great day to hear some Mike Phillips. I still have the aircheck somewhere of a Police Blotter episode featuring my best friend at the time, a radio paraphenalia collector who got turned back at the border crossing at Blaine due to having a backpack full of (free) KJR stickers, which the Canadian authorities thought he was going to illegally sell. [5] In early September 1921 he began transmitting programs on a regular schedule, consisting of broadcasts three evenings a week from 7:45-8:30 p.m.[3], In early February 1922, Kraft built a radio transmitter used by a temporary station, KDP, to broadcast a week-long series of programs from Saint James' Cathedral. Posted by: The Seattle radio world is mourning the passing of Gary Lockwood, once one of Seattle most popular DJs. Loved police blotter ! Seattle Radio Personality Gary Lockwood The Seattle radio world is mourning the passing of Gary Lockwood , once one of Seattle most popular DJs . Listen an enjoy! Northwest Radio Service Company (advertisement). [56], As of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, KJR is the English-speaking broadcast partner for Seattle Sounders FC with Matt Johnson on the call. There's truth to the old saw that 'false laughter always ends in tears.' Lockwood was let go after more than 15 years at KJR when the station decided to change its format to sports talk. [31] The next year KJR was sold to Birt F. Fisher, who was unrelated to the KOMO owners. KJR SEATTLE KJR 1975 Composite 5:08 KJR 1983-03-25 Gary Lockwood 48:03. At KJR, O’Day assembled a team of broadcast legends, including Gary Lockwood, Charlie Brown, Emperor Smith, and Lan Roberts. Gary Lockwood (as Captain LockJock) and B.R. August 29, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Posted by: [22] However, the effort failed and Linden and a subsequent owner, Ahira Pierce, were jailed for illegal financing, using money from financial institutions which went bankrupt. Gary Lockwood was born in Van Nuys, California. August 28, 2010 at 03:11 PM. In 1991, then KXRX GM, "He had a sense of humor that was very much what Northwest radio was He began his career as a movie stuntman, … If the ratio finished higher that 3:1, Bird agreed to be spanked by Levy on the air. Lockwood worked at 62 KGW in 1973, up to April of 1974. On behalf of Gary Lockwood's son, Todd, We are forwarding his heartfelt request to nominate Gary to this year's Radio Hall of Fame. Richardson, David (1980). No places to show. The line-up at the time included such Seattle radio personalities as Gary Lockwood (who later defected to KJR) and Bruce Murdock, with the Murdock in the Morning Show. Gary Lockwood was born in Van Nuys, California. Bradbury's 'World FamousPolice Blotter' bit was a Seattle radio comic classic. Posted by: Links to learn more about Gary Lockwood. | Raptured by glenn beck: feeling transformed yet? He attended the University of California at Los Angeles on a football scholarship. Log in or Create an account to see photos of Gary Lockwood. Gary Lockwood (KING and KJR) rip Ric Hansen (KJR) Bruce Murdock (KING) Dan Foley (KING) Andy Barber (KING) Tracy Mitchell (KJR) Beau Roberts (KNBQ) rip Ichabod Caine (KJR) Gary Bryan (KNBQ) 80's Charlie Brown (KUBE) rip Gary Lockwood (KJR) rip Bruce Murdock (KLSY) Ichabod Caine (KMPS) Gary Bryan (KUBE) Bob Case (KUBE) Kent & Alan (KPLZ) Mark Allen (KPLZ) P. … Note the braying Rush, Dori Monson, Ken Schram, Frank Shiers. KJR would switch to soft adult contemporary in 1982. [55], On August 26, 2017, KJR morning host Mitch Levy was arrested in connection with a prostitution sting. Oh, I see that he retired in 1996 according to the post. August 28, 2010 at 06:49 PM. Around that same time, Gary Lockwood was ruling the morning airwaves over at KJR and had created this bit called, “Police Blotter” which usually turned into a 10-minute laughfest and there was no way you could listen to it and not crack up. BORN AND RAISED IN LAKEVIEW, MICHIGAN . Since the 2006-2007 season, ISP Sports was the media rights holder for Husky athletics until IMG College took over. He was taken out of the game by a change to a sports format. I and many, many, folks I have found would BUY the CD's like HOT CAKES NO FOOLING!!!! [7] On February 28, 1922 he resigned his Y.M.C.A. Although most of Lockwood's work was done before I moved here to the area, and I was usually listening to other stations, when I arrived. February 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM. "[43] In the 1960s, under the programming guidance of Pat O'Day, the station was top rated in Seattle and well known for introducing the Pacific Northwest to many recording stars such as Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts and the Ventures. I believe Norm Gregory is also a KPUG alum--is this correct? I'm grateful to have been a part of these projects that continue to find new generations of fans. Gary Lockwood Passes. “When I was 7 or 8 (back in the ’60s) I got my first clock radio. [25] In 1937, a new transmitter was erected on Seattle's West Waterway, which operated until 1996. The first thing I did while reading your column was start laughing. During a 2006 radio interview[54] with Dave "Softy" Mahler and former University of Washington quarterback Hugh Millen, then-Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim L. Mora said he'd be in the "friggin' head of the line" for the Washington Huskies football head coaching position, if it became available. KJR carried some play-by-play from ESPN Radio, and some of the regular talk shows at night and during weekends. You may hear Debbie Doych! CorporateSuit | Sign Up. Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood’s Police Blotter, KJR, 1978 5 (1) Sam Lawson January 6, 2020 4:41 pm. Sports KJR served as the home of … 2019-10-18 Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood – 1980 2020-06-02 Robert O. Smith as Dr. Zingrr 2020-12-12 Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Aircheck: Sam Lawson, KBIG 104, Los Angeles, December, 1997 2020-09-14 Entercom New York Alt Jocks Cover the Nation 2019-12-26 AM Radio Today: All-digital or FM KJR. Recommended tracks Johnnie Walker 810 CHQR December 4, 1985 by RadioWest dot ca [www.RadioWest.ca] published on 2020-12-05T15:24:38Z Shellie Hart 93.3 KUBE Seattle November 26, 1993 by RadioWest dot ca [www.RadioWest.ca] (We prefer hysterical laughter only when something is hysterically funny. That was around 1992, just about 20 years ago. He is survived by Gary Lockwood and Ichabod Cain. Victor Stredicke, "KJR Sold for $10 million". September 03, 2010 at 06:39 PM. (We prefer hysterical laughter only when something is hysterically funny. And it was the laughing that made it all so good for me. 2018-04-17 Seattle’s Greatest Call Letters 2019-11-12 Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault – KJR Live from the Kingdome/1976 2019-06-30 KAYO Gospel Songs 2018-10-17 Weather Updates From San Francisco 2020-08-27 Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Debbie Deutsch traffic reports with Gary Lockwood and Chet Rogers, KJR, October, 1978 2020-05-14 Les Parson’s Tribute to Charlie Brown 2020-05-16 Charlie … 768 likes. 75 Years ago This Week on KIRO and Elsewhere:Ed Murrow and his First Report from European Capitals. RadioDiscussions is a board about radio and electronic media. The deal will also include a promotional partnership with the entire iHeart Seattle cluster and the 80+ concerts and events to be held annually at Climate Pledge Arena.[58]. Gary Lockwood, (KJR, KZOK) died in late April, and Charlie Brown (KJR, KUBE) just recently. Most of you probably know me from Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey. August 28, 2010 at 09:35 AM. KIRO Let a Good Thing Go and we open the Mail Bag. It has been over 11 years now and I still think of him and miss that sense of humor. Most of you probably know me from Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey. ISBN 0-87564-636-0. Ed Bennett | He appreciated your comments. Full video … While news and politics impact radio programming and listener response to stations and personalities, RadioDiscussions will moderate any posts that are purely political by deletion, editing or moving the posts to the “Politics not directly related to Broadcasting” section. Gary on KJR in 1988. KJR's shift to sports programming was a gradual evolution starting in 1989, when the station added some sports-themed shows in mid-days and afternoons. Gary Lockwood was THE big morning show on Seattle radio in the 1980's as AM radio was fading out in Seattle. With Bob Rivers off the air it got me thinking who do you guys remember back in the day of Seattle radio who did you listen to?I;m thinking Charlie Brown.Pat Oday, and then the Great Lockjock Gary lockwood.Ichabod Caine from way back or how about Kent and Allen for current.There are more lets hear who you guys used to listen too on local radio..I was a KJR fiend// Photos. Dan Packard. Sue City Sioux | I loved police blotter. KJR is one of the oldest radio stations in the United States. LockJock | Thus, on May 6, 1944 KOMO and KJR swapped call letters, with the KJR call sign moving from 1000 kHz to the less desirable 950 kHz. post in order to assume active management of Northwest Radio. Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood – 1980 5 (1) Sam Lawson October 18, 2019 6:13 pm. [10] It had been initially reported that the station's new call sign was "KAJR",[11] however this turned out to be an error in a telegram sent by the Commerce Department, and shortly thereafter it was correctly reported that the assignment was actually "KJR". DJ (music) Current City and Hometown. KJR was then acquired by NBC,[23] which in 1933 leased the station to the Fisher family-owned Fisher's Blend Station, Inc., owners of KOMO radio, who moved the KJR studios to the Skinner Building. I can remember crying from laughing so hard. Gary Locke. He called Mike 'Miguel Segal.' Both were exceptional in their field, shared their KJR-AM time as … Lockwood was let go after more than 15 years at KJR when the station decided to change its format to sports talk. This ended on June 13, 2013, when KNBQ (now KZTM) reverted to an Adult top 40 music format. The above is from KJR, December 1981. KJR (950 AM) is an all-sports radio station owned by iHeartMedia and located in Seattle, Washington. Gary Lockwood is on Facebook. Gary Lockwood is sure to be on that list, maybe in the top five…or top one. The Seattle radio world is mourning the passing of Gary Lockwood, once one of Seattle most popular DJs. I remember hearing him banter with Mike Siegel during transition from one show to the next. In 1984, Metromedia sold the station to Ackerley Communications for $6 million in cash. Gary "Lockjock" Lockwood, a.k.a. Seattle, Washington: Superior Publishing Company. Details on Kraft's earliest broadcasting efforts are limited, however, in August of that year he began an irregular series of broadcasts originating from his Cowen Park home at 5503 14th Avenue, N.E.,[3] over his amateur station, 7AC. do you remember the story so you could share it here? After arguing with Hans Olsen of Sports Radio 1280 The Zone, Softy had an on-air meltdown where he claimed that he was going to choke Hans and repeatedly called him an idiot. [57], On March 3, 2021, the National Hockey League expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, announced a multi-year broadcast agreement with iHeart; as part of the deal, KJR will be the broadcast home of the team, with some games simulcast on KJAQ. Steve West. Gary Locke. Gary Lockwood Gary L. Lockwood,77, of St. Joseph, passed away at his home at the end of November, 2019. 337 3 Comments. KJR was the third license issued for a Seattle broadcasting station, preceded by KFC (Northern Radio & Electric, licensed December 8, 1921 and deleted January 23, 1923) and KHQ (Louis Wasmer, licensed February 28, 1922, later moved to Spokane–now KQNT). Although most of Lockwood's work was done before I moved here to the area, and I was usually listening to other stations, when I arrived. Hello Everyone, Welcome to my "official" website. sparky | iHeartMedia has not issued a public statement on the matter. Because there was only the single entertainment wavelength of 360 meters available for use by multiple stations, each region had to set up a timesharing agreement to allocate timeslots. The rest of the music programming would be phased out in September 1991, making KJR a full-fledged sports radio station. They just did. Bradbury's 'World Famous Police Blotter' bit was a Seattle radio comic classic.The above is from KJR, December 1981. July 01, 2012 at 09:40 AM. So many times I had too pull over on the side of I-5 as I was laughing so hard. L.J., was the disk jockey who had the longest tenure on the "Mighty Channel 95," from 1976-1991. Posted by: [24] In 1936, KJR became an affiliate of the NBC Blue Network, and continued this affiliation after the Blue Network became ABC in the 1940s. https://www.djmastercontrol.com/2013/09/kjr-seattle-gary-lockwood.html Posted by: (KJR has since lost the broadcast rights back to KOMO.). Around that same time, Gary Lockwood was ruling the morning airwaves over at KJR and had created this bit called, “Police Blotter” which usually turned into a 10-minute laughfest and there was no way you could listen to it and not crack up. Gary Lockwood broadcasting on his 40th birthday. 46: None: 1995/05/04 : 1970s Reunion Programming. Posted by: Post-KOL, Bill became B.R. > Former KJR/Channel 95er Gary Lockwood is 59 today.... Ah, yes. Gary lockwood bio: gary lockwood kjr / seattle dj gary lockwood - The best Gary Lockwood Images, Pictures, Photos, Icons and Wallpapers on RavePad! Its first license was issued in March 1922, however, it traces its lineage to broadcasts made by a predecessor station operating under an experimental license beginning in 1920. Gary Lockwood 950 KJR Seattle April 26, 1988 by RadioWest dot ca [www.RadioWest.ca] published on 2020-05-16T13:22:07Z. On November 4, 2011, at 7 a.m., KJR began simulcasting on 102.9 FM, replacing country-formatted KNBQ. [53] When asked at a later date, Tyler Orsborn (morning show producer at the time) suggested that Storm management were the real reason the bet was called off and not Bird. 1 thought on “ Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood’s Police Blotter, KJR, 1978 ” Lee Stamper says: January 2, 2021 10:18 am at . Lockwood and Lujack are similar. May 1, 2020 at 12:58 am #46079. KS | After KJR, (1976-1992) Lockwood went to KZOK until he retired in 1996. Login into Facebook. Police Blotter was funny, but overdone on the laughter. To connect with Gary, sign up for Facebook today. At one point, KJR decided to make her their own fulltime employee, pairing her up with the likes of Seattle radio legends Charlie Brown and Gary Lockwood. This was back in the day when radio traffic reporters worked split shifts. KJR. A. Dodson organized the Northwest Radio Service Company. This put it in close competition with 950 KJR. [41] In 1957, the station was sold to entertainers Danny Kaye and Frank Sinatra, and Smith stayed on as general manager. The above is from KJR, December 1981. all about -- a little sarcastic, just offbeat. . THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF "FAIR USE" IN TITLE 17 § 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. There's truth to, the old saw that 'false laughter always ends in tears.'. I think Chuck kinda sensed where the future was. Join Facebook to connect with Gary Lockwood and others you may know. Create New Facebook Account. Kraft)".[13]. Is that the same Steve West who was an afternoon talk host on KVI in the early 1990's? [29] At this time the Fisher family owned two Seattle stations – KJR on 1000 kHz and KOMO on 950 kHz – and their efforts to be granted an exemption were unsuccessful. Gary L. Lockwood,77, of St. Joseph, passed away at his home at the end of November, 2019. Posted by: Jump to. Does anyone know his whereabouts ? [9], A few months later Kraft applied for one of the new broadcasting licenses, which was issued on March 9, 1922 with the randomly assigned call letters KJR, for operation on both 360 and 485 meters. Favorites. I was proud to be his producer in his final months at KJR. 569 3 Comments. On December 1, 1921 the U.S. Department of Commerce, which regulated radio at this time, adopted a regulation formally establishing a broadcasting station category, which set aside the wavelength of 360 meters (833 kHz) for entertainment broadcasts, and 485 meters (619 kHz) for market and weather reports. Corp DJ Rick Scott kept me on as the mid day host until April of '91. 1 thought on “ Sam Lawson’s Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood’s Police Blotter, KJR, 1978 ” Lee Stamper says: January 2, 2021 10:18 am at . AM stereo 95 - KJR Seattle. He is known for his roles as astronaut Frank Poole in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), and as Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell in the Star Trek second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (1966).He starred in the only American film by French New Wave director Jacques Demy, Model Shop. My brother tuned it to 95 KJR. Smith moved the studios to the transmitter site on West Waterway in 1955. Gary Lockwood (born John Gary Yurosek; February 21, 1937) is an American actor.. February 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM. February 17, 2012 at 09:39 PM. Sports KJR served as the home of … Gary Lockwood (KJR) rip Bruce Murdock (KLSY) Ichabod Caine (KMPS) Gary Bryan (KUBE) Bob Case (KUBE) Kent & Alan (KPLZ) Mark Allen (KPLZ) P. placebo1969 Well-known member. Lockjock explains … Gary retired to Bradenton, Florida, and but for a few voice-overs, never did radio again. When they did it I thought they were going to wet themselves they were laughing so hard. KJR's listeners were entertained by some of the country's greatest radio personalities: Larry Lujack, Scotty Brink, Norm Gregory, Magic Matt Alan Burl Barer, Pat O'Day, Eric Chase, Bob Shannon, Dick Curtis, "World Famous" Tom Murphy, Ric Hansen, Bobby Simon, Jerry Kaye, Gary Shannon, Ichabod Caine, "Emperor" Lee Smith, Lan Roberts, Kevin O'Brien (Kevin Metheny), Robert O. Smith, Charlie Brown, Bwana Johnny, Matt Riedy, Marion Seymour, Sky Walker, Tracy Mitchell, Bob Brooks and sports commentator Chuck Bolland, plus Bolland's much younger brother Mark "Jeffries" Bolland. What a great guy. I went to Ron Bailies radio school while still working at Boeing. Popular KJR air personalities in the late 60s and 70s included Charlie Brown, Gary Shannon, Norm Gregory and Gary Lockwood. Pete | After leaving work at Boeing Everett listening to this non sense. [2], Initially there were no specific standards for stations making broadcasts intended for the general public, and radio stations holding a variety of license classes, most commonly Experimental and Amateur, began adopting regular broadcasting schedules. [44] Today, the call letters are used by KJR-FM, which broadcasts a format that includes many of the songs and shows (including original American Top 40 shows from the 1970s) from that era. Posted by: Work. Following the purchase of the station by Lester Smith in 1954,[39][40] KJR became a pioneer Top 40 music station, continuing with this format until 1982. During his weekly show with Dave "Softy" Mahler, Nelson announced he would attempt to sell his bone chips on eBay. Shel Perlin | Lockjock at the KJR Stationhouse. B.R. In 2002, Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Jeff Nelson had surgery to remove bone chips from his pitching elbow. Seattle Radio Greats … The bet was later amended to include Bird yelling "Harder, Daddy, Harder." WA015 CD X 2 KJR-AM 950 Larry Lujack 4/13/66, 1968 Reunion, Gary Lockwood 3/25/83, Spring 1987 Composite, WA008 KJR-FM Jeff West 4/28/03 After leaving work at Boeing Everett listening to this non sense. Bradbury's 'World Famous Police Blotter' bit was a Seattle radio comic classic. August 28, 2010 at 09:19 AM. .. he needs the followers. Posted by: Log In. Posted by: KJR is now the Puget Sound region's home of Fox Sports Radio and NBC Sports Radio, and the station, mainly during Seahawks season, uses the slogan "Home of the 12th Man". August 06, 2011 at 02:26 PM. 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Note the braying Rush, Dori Monson, Ken Schram, Frank Shiers. It was a treat for me. Gary "Lockjock" Lockwood, a.k.a. Graveside memorial prayers will take place on December 23, 2019 at 2 PM, at Riverview Cemetery, with Pastor Dan Colthrup officiating. Eirik Nalder | Lockwood never worked at KPUG, Bellingham. After earning bids as high as $23,600,[52] eBay pulled the chips from auction for violating the site's policy of not selling body parts. Here’s a scoped aircheck of Gary Lockwood, Debbie Deutsch, and Chet Rogers on KJR from August,1980, heading into the Labor Day weekend. The Divine Miss M | 95 KJR Fan Club. August 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM. The 'extremely, incredibly, (indelibly) macho' Capn. If Bird won the bet, Levy agreed to purchase Storm season tickets. Gary Lockwood (born John Gary Yurosek; February 21, 1937) is an American actor.. We know, we know about the laughter clubs in India, and that the "feigned hysterical" is a well-established talk radio device. Hoquiam native William Ruel Bradbury (B.R.) Gary "Lockjock" Lockwood, a.k.a. He had wine and a heaping bowl of pasta. [50][51] Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) bought the stations in May 2002. KJR, Gary Lockwood, 1981 - 01 KJR, Gary Lockwood, 1981 - 02 KJR, Gary Lockwood, 1981 - 03"… No places to show. or. was a newsman and news director at KOL in the mid-to-late 1960s, using the airname "Bill Munson," a moniker conceived by program director Buzz Barr that blended the names of two prominent unlimited hydro drivers -- Bill Muncey (Miss Thriftway) and Ron Musson (Miss Bardahl). I think he's dead, now. BR had the versatility to be Bunco Bradbury in "Police Blotter" (the Lockwood/Bradbury laughter was infectious),and then step back into his role as an authoritative newsman. [27] That same day the Fisher family, after leasing the station for eight years, purchased it outright. I think KVI at the time had Limbaugh 9-12, Siegel 12-3, and Steve West 3-6. 1". One of Seattle radio's prime candidates for historic preservation status, Gary Lockwood (aka "Captain Lockjock") has been yanked from his regular early morning show on KJR. You can also buy Larry Lujack,s "animal stories" on CD. Hunts New President After Stolkin Quits". The bet was ultimately called off by Bird. [...] I would think Gary's at least on the borderline of being an institution.". H. P. "Hal" Throckmorton III- ceo, Dream15/Savant Fund Ltd.. More Morning Line up Changes at KIRO FM? KJR was sold to Metromedia in 1980,[45] and evolved to adult contemporary in 1982, following in KING's footsteps. (Murdock later moved to 92.5 KLSY.) During this time, Clear Channel did not transfer the KJR-FM calls from 95.7 to 102.9, instead co-branding the station as "Sports Radio 950 AM and 102.9 FM KJR". [26], On March 29, 1941 KJR, along with the other stations on 970 kHz, moved to 1000 kHz, as part of the implementation of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. 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