WMIM (Mount Carmel, PA) “Speak Up” Programs with Bill Scicchitano – 1990 & 1991
In this exhibit we present some community talk programs from the now defunct WMIM 1590 in Mount Carmel, PA. The program, called “Speak Up” was hosted by Bill Scicchitano and featured interviews and conversations with a variety of community members, leaders and organizations. Let’s go back in time for a great example of full-service, small-market […]
WBUX (Doylestown, PA) Darryl Grant (Berger) – 1984 Year In Review
In this exhibit we present a look back at the year 1984, produced and hosted by a young Darryl Berger. At the time, he was going by Darryl Grant and was the News Director at WBUX-AM 1570 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Darryl would become a suburban radio fixture in Pennsylvania’s Bucks and Montgomery counties in the […]
WMIM (Mount Carmel, PA) ‘Yak Tam’ Billy Urban Polka Show – April 19th, 1987
‘Jak Tam’ Was Polka King Now retired, Billy Urban misses the fun from the ’60s, ’70s June 27, 1997 Ed Schreppel – The Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA) Just hum the “Lithuanian Wedding Polka” or mention “Jak Tarn” (pronounced “Yok Tom”) and chances are area people who followed polka music in the ’60s will immediately […]
WSBA (York, PA) VIDEO: Ed Lincoln’s Farewell – WGAL News Story; October 7th, 1992
In the history of WSBA few people could claim the tenure that Ed Lincoln had. Ed started at WSBA way back in 1951 staying with the station for a total of 41 years. In this exhibit, we present a news story written and voiced by reporter Sean Young and broadcast by WGAL-TV in Lancaster marking […]
WSBA (York, PA) VIDEO: Breakfast with Ralphie – March 27th, 1994
This exhibit provides a rare look at a live broadcast with WSBA morning man Ralph Lockwood from March 27th, 1994. “Breakfast with Ralphie” is on-the-road in downtown York at Sparky’s News with York Mayor Charlie Robertson and Accuweather’s Elliot Abrams. The video begins with Dave Russell back at the station handing off to Ralph who […]
WSBA (York, PA) Weekday Line-Up Television Commercial – 1979
In this exhibit we go back to 1979 for a commercial spot produced for WSBA promoting the weekday on-air line-up. VIDEO EXHIBIT WSBA Generic Television Promotional Spot – 1979
WSBA-AM & FM (York, PA) “6 Minutes” – Audio Sales Presentation – 1977
One way to get in front of prospective advertisers is through the U.S. Postal Service. In 1977 a special mailing was created that delivered the sounds of WSBA AM & FM to the mailboxes of businesses across Central Pennsylvania. For this mailing, a special program called “6 Minutes”, a take-off of CBS’s “60 Minutes” program, […]
WSBA (York, PA) Aircheck – Joe Winters – September 14th, 1993 (12am-5:30am)
Let’s go back in time to the Fall of 1993. WSBA was in full-service mode with music and information throughout the overnight hours. Let’s join Joe Winters as he entertains with some light favorites and informs with news, Accuweather, and even a WSBA Pet Patrol report. AUDIO EXHIBIT WSBA-AM (Joe Winters) September 14th, 1993: Midnight […]
WSBA (York, PA) WSBA SportsTalk – Special Guest Richie Ashburn – December 6th 1983
WSBA’s Barry Bickhart welcomes Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play announcer and future baseball hall of famer Richie Ashburn to the SportsTalk program. Listen as Richie takes calls from the listeners in WSBALand. AUDIO EXHIBIT WSBA SportsTalk with Barry Bickhart and Special Guest Richie Ashburn – December 6th, 1983
WSBA (York, PA) Dave Russell – 5:30-6:00am – September 14th, 1993
This brief aircheck has WSBA’s Dave Russell providing a sports update and the lead in to Ralph Lockwood’s morning program. Today, you can hear Dave Russell doing afternoon drive at WARM 103. AUDIO EXHIBIT WSBA-AM Dave Russell 5:30-6:00am September 14th, 1993