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2002 Induction Honorees
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2003
Induction Honorees |
Saturday night,
October 30, 2004, "The Who's Who of Texas Radio" gathered
in San Antonio at the The 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame Induction
Celebration ...
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Photos below
courtesy of Jack Schell at Recall Media -
www.recallmedia.com
(click here to read the list
of inductees)
Each of the 2004 TRHoF
Inductees received a "Certificate of Induction"
and a "Certificate of Recognition" from the Governor of Texas
(click each certificate for a larger view)
It's the "National Radio
Hall of Fame of Texas"
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Quick Links Sponsors/Underwriters
News Release The
2003 Inductees Bios of the 2003
Inductees
2003 Hall
of Honor Recognition of 2003 Hall
of Honor Members The 2002
Inductees TRHoF
Council of
Advisors
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Below are the complete lists of the 2004 Texas Radio Hall of Fame
inductees and Hall of Honor instatees.
Read many of the biographies of this year's inductees by clicking on
their names.
(click here to read
the news release)
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Quick Links Sponsors/Underwriters
News Release The
2003 Inductees Bios of the 2003
Inductees
2003 Hall
of Honor Recognition of 2003 Hall
of Honor Members The 2002
Inductees TRHoF
Council of Advisors
e-mail TRHoF
info@texasradiohalloffame.com
Read your Comments
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Jim Phillips
John Borders
Chuck Dunaway |
The Voices of the 2004 Induction Celebration
Dave Cooke
Jeff Davis
Jo Interrante
Ira (Eye) Lipson
Bill Mack
Sonny Melendrez
Bobby Ocean
Charlie Van Dyke
Beau Weaver |
Sonny Melendrez |
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and inductees, you must be a dues
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ON
SALE NOW! The
souvenir videotape from
the October 18, 2003 Induction Celebration in Houston
A special director's cut edition of the entire evening -- unedited!
Get your copy now ...
Later might be too late!
It's
here! Look to your right! The audio CD Collection from the 2002 TRHoF
Induction Celebration! |
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Over 4 hours long!
(click
the cassette to hear a Real Audio cut from the videotape) |
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2003 videotape features the entire
evening's presentations and acceptance remarks of the 2003 inductees +
the historic and dynamic audio/video countdown video that you saw at the celebration, Dan Rather's videotaped acceptance
remarks as well as a list of the Hall of Honor instatees and
much, much more. Never again will all
of these legends of Texas radio be gathered together in the same
room. Never before or never again will you be able to hear the
tales and true stories that these giants of radio tell on this historic
recording! |
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Only $29.95
All proceeds go
to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
A Four
Star Collectors Edition Videotape!
This is once in a
lifetime recording of a very special evening!
It will be passed on to your children, grandchildren and special
friends!
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by check or money order,
click here
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(You can receive
this CD free if you purchase the 2003 induction
videotape)
The
original 2002 TRHoF Induction Celebration Audio CD in MP3 format is now on sale
for only $9.99
... Recorded live in Fort Worth on October 27, 2002 ... Get one
or more sets today! |
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you'd like to pay by check,
click here for info and address
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The
City of Houston proclaimed October 18, 2003 as
"Texas Radio Hall of Fame Day"
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for a larger view)
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"The
Certificate of Induction"
It's not for sale ...
You'll have to earn it.
(click
for a larger of the certificate)
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If you couldn't be
there in person or you want to re-live that magic moment, click
here to listen to the audio from the dynamic and unforgettable "TRHoF
Countdown" video that opened the evening's activities! The
Video and Audio of the Countdown are included on the videotape
from the induction celebration. Get yours today by clicking on the
info or "Buy Now" link at the top of this page!
You'll need the
free Real One Player to listen.
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Comments from
those who attended the 2003 Induction Celebration in Houston |
What
a grand evening to be among those again who provided
me the passage to begin my broadcasting career in
TEXAS! An absolute thrill. Dan
Lovett
Let
me express my appreciation and gratitude for all
that you and the Council of Advisors and others did
to make the 2nd Hall of Fame banquet such a
memorable evening. It was so heartwarming to
see old friends, like Chuck Dunaway (my p.d. at
K98), and Jack Murray (my p.d. and on-air partner at
KXOL), Rusty Reynolds, Al Caldwell, Ed Brandon, and
Jay Allen, and to see and hear other true
legends of the golden days of Top 40 radio!!
It reminded me of all the excitement of listening to
radio when I was a teenager in San Antonio in the
late 50s and early 60s, and that "star
quality" that people like Howard Edwards, Bruce
Hathaway, Ricci Ware, Herb Carl, Woody Roberts, Lee
"Baby" Sims, and others had and made me
want. It reminded me of why I went into radio
in the first place and stayed for nearly 40 years.
It reminded me of all the fun things about
radio--the creativity (mostly missing now) and the
theatre of the mind. I'm thrilled to have
been instated in the Hall of Honor in the first
year of its existence, and humbled to be in the
presence of so many radio luminaries. Dave
Jarrott
It was
such an honor to present my best friend Barry Kaye
with his Hall of Fame honors! What a great event, and
to be in the same room with the folks that made Texas
radio the legendary entity it is was overwhelming. A
special thank you to Bill Young and Chuck Dunaway for
the great job in organizing this event. I will see all
of you next year, and congratulations to the winners.
Well deserved by all! CC McCartney
After
reading the comments, it appears everyone was in the
same event. It was great. We all came
along at a great time. All of you were part of
the re-birth of radio. It truly was a night to
remember. My best wishes to Larry, Bill and
Chuck and others for a great evening. Jim Phillips
What a SPECIAL
evening !!! To be in the presence of the TEXAS radio legends
this past Saturday in Houston was nothing less than a
LIFETIME event. I was able to chat with some folks I hadn't
seen in over 30 years. And, some I have heard of, but never
had the chance to meet until this past weekend. I am very
much looking forward to next year. I am so proud to have
been a small part in this year's event. Jay West
I
wish to take this opportunity to thank the Council of Advisors
of The Texas Radio Hall of Fame for my naming to the 2003 Hall
of Honor. Humbled I truly am by your acknowledgement. I
owe much to many who have over the years afforded me the
opportunity to participate in the industry I have loved since
my early childhood. I hope next year I will be able
to join in this fellowship and personally express my heartfelt
thanks. May God bless all of you. Bruce Miller Earle
What a great
night, indeed! Most heartwarming was the level of
professionalism represented by the truly great pioneers of
our industry. Their commitment to excellence paved the
way for many of us who grew up listening to their vision of
the medium. They make me proud to call myself a Broadcaster.
May
we face the future with all the wonder and enthusiasm we had
when we worked for minimum wage and loved it. Whether
by Internet, satellite, or airwaves, our beloved Radio
will always be the most personal and magical way to touch
human beings. Touch
on. Sonny
Melendrez - KLUP
San Antonio
PS: As the
Official Ambassador Of Good Will for the City of San
Antonio, I hereby invite the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame to
experience the Birthplace of Hospitality.
Bienvenidos a San Antonio en 2004! Los eperamos!!I
I can't
tell what this weekend meant to me ... It was a blast seeing
all those old guys that I use to work with ... I just wanted
you to know I had a great time as did my wife, Beth ...
Thanks for the invitation ... It was fun ... Jack
Auldridge
Thanks,
from the bottom of my heart for the great ego rush and
entertainment. The recognition was well overdue for guys
like (Don) Keyes and Sonny (Melendrez). If I can ever
help to pay it back (or pay it forward), just let me know.
John Barger
It
was truly enjoyable and an obvious example of how excellence
can be attained through careful and creative preparation.
Can't imagine how you all will "top" it next
year....but I'll bet you will. Dan (Patrick) McCurdy
An absolutely
wonderful, astonishing, incredible, marvelous program in
Houston. You guys outdid yourselves, with special thanks
to Kendall, Sharon, and of course Steve, too. A lot of
work, and I very much appreciate all you did. Ken Dowe
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What an incredible evening and a truly magical time shared
with so many great friends. I'll be sending some pix shortly.
Once again, thanks for one of greatest highlights on my career
as an official member of the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame.
Joe Ford
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"It is my great pleasure to be inducted into
such a distinguished roll call of Texas broadcasters. Two
of the greatest things anyone can be is a Texan and a radio guy.
I am enormously proud to be both of those things, and
that pride is boosted even further by this honor. I wish I
could have been there in person, but I want all of you to know
how proud I am to be one of you, how proud I am of our
profession and how proud I am of our state, which has produced
so many great talents. Thanks to Larry Shannon for being the
pilot of this whole project, thanks to all of you who voted, and
congratulations to all the other inductees. I could not be
happier to join you in this very special group. Mark Davis
(WBAP)
... caught up with your sleep yet??? Just
wanted to tell you what a production you had for us in Houston
last Saturday evening. I was overwhelmed with the show. What a
production. So much fun visiting old jocks, young jocks, more
jocks, old buddies, has
been jocks
.it was a fun night. Sorry I didnt get to visit
with you. At that time however I couldnt tell you my name
anyway. Bill, Josh, Round Mound of Sound, etc. really added a
lot. Rusty Reynolds
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... During my broadcasting career, which started in September
1958, I had the opportunity to work upon four occasions in the
great state of Texas. I have always believed the finest
radio work in the world has been, and is being, done in the Lone
Star State and I cherish my time spent working in the shadows of
some of the most important and innovative broadcasters ever in
the business. I am thrilled to be recognized and accepted
by the members of "The Hall" as having contributed in
some way to the industry we have all served and loved." Jack
Woods (Charlie Brown)
"I'm honored... how great is that... Thank you so much for
your efforts over the past months... I will cherish the
time I spent in Houston over the weekend" Paul Menard (Irving Harrigan)
"What a thrill!!" Jim Carola (KILT)
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We proudly present the
"2003 Texas
Radio Hall of Fame Inductees"
(Listed in
alphabetical order)
(click
here to read the biographies of the 2003 inductees)
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Air Personality-DJ
Joe Ford
* Hudson and Harrigan
Wolfman Jack
Barry Kaye
Russ Knight
(The
Weird Beard)
Jim Lowe
Engineer
Dan Woodard
News Person
Jim Carola
Joe Long
Dan Lovett
Dan Rather
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Talk Show Host
Mark Davis
Neil Sperry
Station Owner
Audrey and Arnold Malkan
Lowry Mays
Jim Phillips
Rusty Reynolds
McHenry T. "Mac" Tichenor, Jr.
General Manager
Jerry Bobo
Al Lurie
Bill Weaver
John Barger
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Sportscaster
Verne Lundquist
Gene Elston
Sales Manager
Ray Menefee
Bob Presley
Stan Webb
Programming
Chuck Dunaway
Don Keyes
Sonny Melendrez
Weathercaster
Dale Milford
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individuals who were and are members of the "Hudson and Harrigan"
teams were honored. They include Randy Hames, Fred Kennedy, Mac
Hudson Roach, Paul
Menard, Beau Weaver, Tommy Kramer, Mike Scott, Jack Mayberry, Mark Stevens
and Jim Pruett.
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The
council of advisors recognizes the following individuals for their
significant,
notable and substantial contributions to Texas radio by presenting
each with the
"2003
Hall of Honor Award"
(Listed in
alphabetical order)
"Hall of Honor
Award" recipients remain higily eligible to be future candidates for
induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Recognition
of 2003 Hall of Honor Members (click here to read the introductions)
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Dana
Adams
Dan Bennett
Neal Boortz
Chuck Boyles
Ed Brandon
Bob Bruton
Al Caldwell
* Charlie and Harrigan
Errol Coker
Glenn Cook |
Warren
Culbertson
Sam Donaldson
Bruce Miller Earle
David Finfrock
Clint Formby
Claude Hall
Milo Hamilton
Dale Hansen
Dave
Jarrott
Tom Joyner
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Hugh Lampman
Ben Laurie
Buzz Long
Ron McAlister (Jenkins)
John Moncrief
Dave Morris
Laura
Morris
Michael O'Shea
Gary Owens |
Charles Payne
Blackie Sherrod
John L. Smith
Michael Spears
J.C. Stallings
John Tyler
Ricci Ware
Carl Wiglesworth |
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* The
individuals who were members of the "Charlie and Harrigan"
teams were honored. They include Jack Woods, Ron
Chapman, Jack Auldridge, Dan McCurdy, Paul Menard and Brice
Armstrong.
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If you haven't joined as a voting member for $15,
now is the time to do so!
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Council of
Advisors
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here to read the advisor's bios) |
Ann
Arnold, Secretary
Eddie Barker
Paul Berlin
Chuck Blore
Al Caldwell
Tom Glade,
Vice Chairperson
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Clint Formby
Jo Interrante, Chairperson
Audrey Malkan (Deceased)
Art Roberts,
(Deceased)
Larry Shannon
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Audio
Remarks of the 2002 Texas Radio Hall of Fame Inductees
Stan Wilson
Bill Stewart
Bill
Young
Kent Burkhart
Lee
Abrams
Ken Dowe 1 2
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Ed Busch
Charley Jones
Kevin McCarthy
Cactus Pryor
Rod Roddy
Harold Taft
Troy Dungan
Hymen Childs
Wendell Mayes Sr.
Wendell Mayes, Jr.
Bill
Meeks
Jim
West
Dick
Osburn
Buddy Crouse
Truett Kimzey |
George Marti
Bart
McLendon accepting for Gordon McLendon
Charlie
Van Dyke
Mark
Stevens
Chuck
Dunaway
Ken
Dowe (DJ Award)
Ron
Chapman
Ken "Hubcap" Carter
Tim Collins accepting for Paul Berlin
Bill
Mack
Willie Nelson
Jimmy
Rabbitt
Brad
Messer
Joe Holstead
Brad
Sham
Kern Tips
Mitchell Glieber accepting for Frank Glieber
Roy Eaton accepting for Bob Schieffer
R.B. McEntire
Senate,
Mayor, Governor's Proclamations
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Induction photos
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The Mayor of the City
of Fort Worth proclaimed it to be "Texas Radio Hall
of Fame Day" |
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"TRHoF
Voting
Member" -
a person who has purchased a membership. You don't
have to be a Texas resident to be a member.
Members include individuals who now work in
broadcasting, previously worked in broadcasting or have
a professional or financial interest in the broadcasting industry.
The Premier Voting membership fee is $15.
"Inducted
Member"
- a
person who, by a vote of the majority of members and
approval of the council of advisors, has
been inducted into the "Texas Radio Hall of
Fame"
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Texas
has been the home of many renowned radio people -- and many renowned
people have helped to make Texas radio famous. You'll find radio
people all over the United States who once called Texas home. Many
never left Texas. There are certain bragging rights that inure to those
who have Texas radio stations listed on their radio resume. We're building the
Texas Radio Hall of
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In order to officially nominate or vote for candidates for induction into
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Members will receive a numbered certificate, suitable for
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UPDATE
Fort Worth,
TX - November 13, 2001 ... Names
of the members of the TRHoF Founding
Council of Advisors have been announced ...
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here to read the full news release)
The
members of the founding council of advisors, in alphabetical
order, are Ann Arnold, Eddie Barker, Paul Berlin, Chuck Blore,
Kent Burkhart, Al Caldwell, Ken Dowe, Chuck Dunaway, Clint
Formby, Tom Glade, Steve Hicks, Jo interrante, Audrey Malkan,
Jim Phillips and Art Roberts. Click the link
above to read the news release containing their biographies and
more details about TRHoF.
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