In 1947, and after a stint with the Arm Forces Radio Network near the end of WWII, Robin Seymour began an 18-year broadcasting career with WKMH in Dearborn. Today we are presenting his show’s opening theme. This one from 1956 – BOBBIN’ WITH THE ROBIN” – by the Four Lads (and accompanied by the Percy Faith Orchestra). The theme became his signature show-opener during the latter-1950s and was heard daily at the start of his show, 6:00 in the morning on Radio 1310.
Today, we remember this legend. Robin Seymour passed away, on this day, April 17, 2020. He was 94.
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Keener original, Robin Seymour, has written a long awaited autobiography. “The DJ That Launched 1,000 Hits” is a fascinating read and a required addition to the library of every true Keenerfan. We caught up with Robin, now in his 90th decade of life, for a taste of the treasures to be found in his extraordinary memoir.
Robin Seymour September 2019 (Photo credit: Kevin Willett)
Here is the story of a Detroit radio and television pioneer, the great Robin Seymour. . . from his earliest days on WKMH radio, later in 1963 staying with the “new” WKNR Keener 13, to the host of “Teen Town” and “Swingin’ Time,” on CKLW-TV 9. Both of Seymour’s TV broadcasts became two of the original TV dance shows geared for teens — showcasing music legends of the day — beaming out of Windsor, Ontario into Detroit homes in the 1960s.
If you are a Baby Boomer and want to relive those wonderful days of the ’50’s and ’60’s this story is for you. It is complete with pictures of memorable Motown superstars. It is a most enjoyable read. Writer Carolyn Rosenthal masterfully captures Robin’s fascinating story from his earliest years in the service to his history making radio and television career.
You will find as well great Robin Seymour memories shared by current and former Detroit radio broadcasting luminaries —
Reflections by Pat. St. John (Sirius XM); Art Voulo, Jr. (Radio’s Best Friend’); Scott Morgan (The Rationals); Pat Holiday (CKLW); Jim Harper (ex-Detroit radio morning personality); Lee Alan (Lee Alan Creative); Jerry Goodwin (former WKNR WKNR FM WABX personality); Tom Ryan (former CKLW WOMC personality); Dick Purtan (former WKNR CKLW WOMC Detroit radio morning personality).
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The legendary Detroit broadcaster passed away on April 17, this year. He was 94.
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STREAMING THIS AFTERNOON ON DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION
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Robin Seymour September 2019 (Photo credit: Kevin Willett)
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Scott Morgan of The Rationals talks Robin Seymour on DPTV.(Photo credit: William Kubota; WTVS)
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ROCKIN’ ROBIN: A TRIBUTE TO ROBIN SEYMOUR
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Robin Seymour September 2019 (Photo credit: Kevin Willett)
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Scott Morgan of The Rationals remembers Robin Seymour on DPTV. (Photo credit: William Kubota; WTVS)
— THE STORY OF DETROIT BROADCASTING LEGEND ROBIN SEYMOUR —
AVAILABLE NOW on AMAZON BOOKS
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‘THE DJ WHO LAUNCHED 1,000 HITS’
The long anticipated Robin Seymour story is now available!
(Photo credit Frank Pettis | Photo courtesy Michael Seltzer)
ROBIN SEYMOUR WKMH circa 1956
‘THE DJ WHO LAUNCHED 1,000 HITS’
Here is the story of a Detroit radio and television pioneer, the great Robin Seymour. . . from his earliest days on WKMH radio, later in 1963 staying with the “new” WKNR Keener 13, to the host of “Teen Town” and “Swingin’ Time,” on CKLW-TV 9. Both of Seymour’s TV broadcasts became two of the original TV dance shows geared for teens — showcasing music legends of the day — beaming out of Windsor, Ontario intoDetroit homes in the 1960s.
If you are a Baby Boomer and want to relive those wonderful days of the ’50’s and ’60’s this story is for you. It is complete with pictures of memorable Motown superstars. It is a most enjoyable read. Writer Carolyn Rosenthal masterfully captures Robin’s fascinating story from his earliest years in the service to his history making radio and television career.
You will find as well great Robin Seymour memories shared by current and former Detroit radio broadcasting luminaries —
Reflections by Pat. St. John (Sirius XM); Art Voulo, Jr. (Radio’s Best Friend’); Scott Morgan (The Rationals); Pat Holiday (CKLW); Jim Harper (ex-Detroit radio morning personality); Lee Alan (Lee Alan Creative); Jerry Goodwin (former WKNR WKNR FM WABX personality); Tom Ryan (former CKLW WOMC personality); Dick Purtan (former WKNR CKLW WOMC Detroit radio morning personality)
Robin is 93 today and resides in Texas.
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Get the new Robin Seymour memoirs book today! AvailableHEREonly through Amazon.com
TEEN TOWN HOST Robin Seymour and guest artist Stevie Wonder, early-1965(Robin’s Scrapbook of Memories)
A ROBIN SEYMOUR PHOTO COLLAGE(Created by Jim Feliciano; March 10, 2017)
— A MCRFB NOTE —
Not the least as important as having obtained a copy of this long awaited Robin Seymour memoir I received in the mail in early April, but I must say that I was truly humbled, having seen my Robin Seymour photo collage I put together, there in print, having found its way on the back cover of this Detroit broadcast legend’s book, ‘The DJ Who Launched 1,000 Hits’.
Thanks again for all those great Detroit radio and television memories you shared with us throughout the decades, Robin Seymour. We are all truly grateful 🙂 — Jim Feliciano
A ROBIN SEYMOUR press photo circa 1964
A SECOND ROBIN SEYMOUR PHOTO COLLAGE(Created by Jim Feliciano; March 10, 2017)
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