Day: March 26, 2020

A DETROIT RADIO BROADCASTING ICON REMEMBERED

BROADCASTING March 26, 1962

 

—BOB ALLISON—

1933-2020

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Bob Allison, who was the longest living and still active broadcaster in Detroit, died on March 25, 2020. This video is from his August 2018 induction ceremony into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

Rest in Peace Bob.

–Art Vuolo, Jr.

—ACKNOWLEDGMENT—

The above video presentation was created, produced by “Radio’s Best Friend” Art Vuolo, Jr.

www.vuolovideo.com

 

Bob Allison (Press Photo) 1982

 

MARCH 25, 2020

—LINK—

 

Longtime Detroit Radio, TV Host Bob Allison Dies At 87

Allison began his show, “Ask Your Neighbor” on WWJ in the 1960s.

 

(Note: WWJ’s Roberta Jasina interviews Bob Allison, August 2019)

 

 

—IN MEMORY—

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Motor City Radio Flashbacks extends our deepest heart-felt condolences to Bob Allison’s surviving wife, Mrs. Maggie Allison, their four children, and the entire Allison family.

 

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CKLW! THE CK 80 SURVEY: THE ‘GREAT EIGHT’ 03/24/64

CKLW RADIO 8-0 SURVEY March 24, 1964

 

THIS WEEK 56 YEARS AGO

—CKLW 1964 MARCH—

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The CKLW BIG 50 (plus) hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of March 24-30, 1964

 

 

 

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The above CKLW chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

 

 

— In Memory of George Griggs —

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.

Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 03/26/74

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

 

CKLW 1974

—MARCH 26—

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of March 26-April 2, 1974

 

 

 

ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE? Tap over chart image. Open to second window. “Stretch” image across your device screen to magnify for largest print view.

ON YOUR PC? Click on all chart images 2x for largest print view.

 

The above CKLW chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

 

— In Memory of George Griggs —

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.

Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

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