Cleveland Radio Tales: Stories from the Local Radio Scene of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s

Name: Cleveland Radio Tales: Stories from the Local Radio Scene of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s
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Book Synopsis: Remember when Cleveland radio was filled with larger-than-life characters?Let’s go behind the microphone to meet dozens of intriguing and innovative local radio personalities, including …“Count” John Manolesco, the talk show host, astrologer, and former vampire who performed an exorcism live on-airA daytime host who raised eyebrows and gained headlines when he did his entire show in the nudeInventive Wayne Mack, whose make-believe big band concerts seemed so real that listeners drove around for hours in search of his fictional “Waltz Palace” ballroomLoudmouth Gary Dee, who scored big ratings interviewing strippers and once knocked a fellow DJ out coldMedia mogul Milton Maltz, a “square” who teamed up with hippies to transform WMMS into a rock and roll giantYoung Jack Paar, who nearly lost his first radio job while saving Cleveland from a Martian invasionThe undaunted DJs of WABQ who broke FCC rules to stay on the air during the Glenville riots in 1968Teenage amateurs whose pirate radio stations drew loyal local listeners–and angry visits from the Feds!Plus stories of live remotes gone wrong, unruly in-studio guests, management scuffles, the river of booze that fueled radio … and more strange but true tales! Read more

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Are you ready to take a trip back in time? Step into the world of Cleveland radio during the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s with "Cleveland Radio Tales: Stories from the Local Radio Scene." This captivating book takes you behind the microphone to meet larger-than-life characters who shaped the airwaves.

From the talk show host and former vampire who performed an exorcism live on-air to the daring daytime host who did his entire show in the nude, these intriguing local radio personalities will leave you amazed. You'll also discover the inventive DJs who created fictional big band concerts that had listeners searching for a non-existent ballroom, and the loudmouth DJ who interviewed strippers and knocked a fellow DJ out cold.

But it's not just about the shock factor. "Cleveland Radio Tales" delves into the fascinating stories of pioneers who transformed radio. Learn about the media mogul who teamed up with hippies to turn a station into a rock and roll giant, and the young Jack Paar who saved Cleveland from a Martian invasion while almost losing his first radio job.

From breaking FCC rules during the Glenville riots to pirate radio stations drawing loyal local listeners and angry visits from the Feds, this book is packed with strange but true tales that will keep you turning the pages.

Take a nostalgic journey through the rich history of Cleveland radio. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relive the magic and chaos that unfolded behind the mic. Get your copy of "Cleveland Radio Tales: Stories from the Local Radio Scene" now!

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