Videos
CHRISTMAS, 1963: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
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Televised the night of December 22, 1963 on Detroit CBS WJBK-TV (Channel 2), 10:00 p.m., 58 years ago. Guests: Judy Garland’s children, Liza, Lorna and Joey; singers Jack Jones, Mel Torme, dancer Tracy Everett.
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Source: The Detroit Free Press; Sunday; December 22, 1963
CHRISTMAS, 1966: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
Televised the night of December 18, 1966 on Detroit NBC WWJ-TV (Channel 4), 10:00 p.m., 55 years ago. Guests: Dom DeLouise, Bob Newhart and Dennis Weaver.
Guests: Andy and his brothers (The Williams Brothers), Bob, Dick and Don. His wife, Claudine Longet, and The Osmond Brothers.
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Source: The Detroit Free Press; Sunday; December 19, 1968
CHRISTMAS, 1968: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
Televised the night of December 19, 1968 on Detroit NBC WWJ-TV (Channel 4), 10:00 p.m., 53 years ago. Guests: Dom DeLouise, Bob Newhart and Dennis Weaver.
PLUS: Cameos by dozens of celebrities, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra Jr. William Holden, Johnny Carson, announcing the sending of gifts of toys to children in hospitals and through various charities at end of show.
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Source: The Detroit Free Press; Thursday; December 19, 1968
CHRISTMAS, 1978: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpRke1CPRXs
Televised the night of December 3, 1978 on Detroit CBS WJBK-TV (Channel 2), 10:00 p.m., 43 years ago. Guests: Rita Coolidge, Steve Martin, Kris Kristofferson, June Carter Cash and the Carter Children & The Tennessee Three.
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Source: The Detroit Free Press; Sunday; December 3, 1978
THE RIFF: CELEBRATING 101 WRIF! 50 YEARS ROCKIN’ THE MOTOR CITY
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In celebration of WRIF’s 50th year, Motor City Radio Flashbacks is featuring today station’s videos in commemoration of the birth of this legendary Detroit rock station — 101 WRIF — the home of rock ‘n’ roll. Stay tuned here, there’s more to come!
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A special THANK YOU to site contributor Vaughn Baskin for recently sharing these WRIF videos with Motor City Radio Flashbacks 🙂
THE RIFF: CELEBRATING 101 WRIF! 50 YEARS ROCKIN’ THE MOTOR CITY
THE RIFF: CELEBRATING 101 WRIF! 50 YEARS ROCKIN’ THE MOTOR CITY
PAT HOLIDAY REMEMBERS. THE AMAZING LIFE OF ROSALIE TROMBLEY
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Honoring Rosalie Trombley
A special tribute video shared on Motor City Radio Flashbacks. Created by radio consultant and former CKLW personality, Pat Holiday
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ART VUOLO RECALLS. THE LEGACY OF CKLW’S ROSASLIE TROMBLEY
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Honoring Rosalie Trombley
A special tribute video shared on Motor City Radio Flashbacks. Created by “Radio’s Best Friend,” Art Vuolo
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