Cathy Green 1974-1979 -Media Buyer at Taylor Advertising in Tucson; 1979-1984 Sales and Management at KOLD-TV (CBS); 1984-1989 Sales and Management at 93.7 KRQQ; then Skyview Traffic & Pima County Fair Consultant, Sales and Management at Slone Broadcasting (99.5 KIIM; 107.5 KHYT)and Journal (KMXZ, KZPT, KGMG) Now, General Manager for Jim Slone's new station - AM 1030 KCEE (Pop Classics). We went on the air February 4, 2007. I always said I wanted to retire working for Jim Slone! |
Jonathan writes: I started here in the valley at age 12 with Jack Willis over at KHEP FM "The Station to Live By"...while at ASU I hosted and produced two weekly programs on KAET PBS. First gig after college I was News Director at KHAI AM in Hawaii, then moved to KGMB and established the "Coconut Wireless" news feeds to the Hawaiian chain. Back to Phoenix in the early 70's and was radio news then Creative Director at KTAR AM and FM. Best gig I ever had. I later became Creative Director for Motorola Corporate...it was the biggest electronics company in the world at the time and I handled 80 trade shows a year, 115 distributors and produced hundreds of videos for them. It was an "E-Ticket Ride" but the stress could make you crazy! I've now voiced around 3,000 radio and TV spots and performed over 60 different celebrity voices and 21 dialects for clients in projects. Sang a national jingle the other day - frozen food. I also do special video and audio projects for our National Parks visitor centers. Recently worked for the Grand Canyon, Civil War Battlefields, Spruce Goose, Air Force Academy, Old Town San Diego and San Juan Bautista Mission. I've been photographing scenics and wildlife (primarily rare and endangered species); just finished a 5-state photographic project for the Nez Perce Indian Nation and a commercial piece for a bank in the Caribbean...next month I'll be shooting in Equador for a few weeks in an Amazon nature preserve and then over to the Galopagos Islands. I was traveling during the last "Survivors" party, but I sure hope to be at the next one! After all - I'm one of the few known individuals who can impersonate the voices of Dave Nichols, Joe Patrick, Ladmo, H.G. Listiac and Pat McMahon...really!! |
Scott Thrower Then: Nights at KOPA-FM and KZZP-FM in the early 80's. Mornings at KKFR with Danny Bonaduce in the early 90's. Swing at KMLE in the late 90's. Now: Have been doing mornings since January 2000 at KURB/Little Rock. |
Dewey Hopper He writes: I got fired from all the stations at one time or another. I'm producing a big event in old town Scottsdale. It's called the Scottsdale Roundup it'll be on Thursdays in Jan./Feb.and will start off each day with a cattle drive...check out This is a great web site. It's really fun to catch up on old friends. |
Jim Sullins Then: 1962-1964 Writer/Producer Lew King Advertising 1964-1971 Copywriter/Acct. Exec. Owens & Associates Lately: Retired in eastern North Carolina, have spent from 1971-1999 in the home building business in AZ, TX and Maryland. Own a modular home dealership in NC, which keeps me busy. Jim writes: Hi, Ray! I stumbled onto this website while Googling names of old friends. Good for you. This is a terrific thing you guys are doing. |
Frank Zimmerman He writes: I was employed as a stereotyper at the Republic and Gazette. I was a great Roadrunner hockey fan. But I am writing to ask where is Johnny McKinney, of KRUX fame in the 50s and 60s.. Also, how about my employer, Gene and Nina Pullium. I see not one word about any of these three people. I was just a Joe six-pack working slob, although I helped keep the Phoenix papers full of color back in the days when they first started running color. I am one a few of the guys from the old days that are still left. I live in Gresham, Oregon, with my wife of nearly 63 years this coming 8/28. We have 3 kids, eight Gkids, and 14 GGkids, quite a family. This ia about enough right now. I really enjoyed looking at this site, which my son, Rick, who lives up here also, found out about and sent to me. I have a lot of nostalgia about Phoenix. Loved it down there, and indeed, wish I could once again live there, but at 82 years of age, I no longer want to be moving around the country. Thank you for this opportunity to communicate in this vein |
LeeAnn Sharpe (formerly LeeAnn Pease) She writes: As a freelance writer my work has taken me all over the world. Most of my work has been based here in the greater Phoenix area. It all started with the Maryvale High School Panther Tracks 1968-1972, Associated Press Stringer 1973-1976, Valley National Bank Eagle Newspaper 1976-1982, a regular feature in the HP Chronicle 1980-1990, SMEC trade publications, SHOOT magazine, Guns of the Old West Harris Publications, ACMSA, CMSA Rundown Editor 1999-2005, and most recently MSA Mounted Shooters World News. Writing, editing and selling advertising has been my career. |
Chuck Boozer Then: Jocked at KUPD-AM-FM, KOOL-FM,KRIZ. Now: Working for the Hendrick family in Charlotte, NC, and freelance voice and on-camera talent. He writes: The city of Phoenix has grown and changed so much since I worked there! |
Carole V. Bartholomeaux Then: Started in college as the KRIZ Girl, hired by Pat McMahon; after graduating from college worked at KJJJ when it was #2 in the market, #1 in country. Now: President, BARTHOLOMEAUX/Public Relations, LLC www.b-pr.com Founded March, 1983. Wide cross section of clients. |
Patricia Myers (formerly Pat McElfresh) Patricia writes: "With byline Pat McElfresh, I was an editor and writer for the Mesa Tribune (1965-72 & 1979-86) and Scottsdale Daily Progress (1972-79). I also wrote a weekly Jazz Sounds column for 17 years for those newspapers. Former stringer for TIME magazine, contributing editor to TIME-LIFE Books. Author (1984, 1988 revised) 100-year history, "Scottsdale: Jewel in the Desert" (Windsor Publications, Calif.) Restaurant critic and entertainment columnist for Phoenix Magazine (1986-89), Food Editor of Arizona Republic (1989-95), entertainment reporter (1995-97). Four years as faculty adjunct in ASU mass comm dept. Former member Phoenix Press Club. First job, while a student at Univ. of Akron (Ohio): part-time sportswriter & police reporter, Cleveland Plain Dealer. Full-time free-lance writer specializing in travel, food & jazz for print & web (na'tl & internat'l publications, AllAboutJazz.com).Contributor to jazz encyclopedias. Longtime member, past president, Communicator of Achievement, Arizona Press Women. Founding member/past president/volunteer, Jazz In AZ (jazzinaz.org). Member Alliance Francaise. Former comissioner Scottsdale Historic Preservation, contined activity on SHP committee. I've enjoyed Survivors reunions for many years, and pleased it continues so I get to catch up with those I don't see regularly. This year's reunion at Bud Brown's Barn was great; I vote for a return there in '06. Will assist with arrangements as needed. As many know, I always wear hats, so for the reunion, I wore a perky hat given to me by Mary Simunich, longtime PR whiz, in her honor. |
Mike Mazursky Mike writes: "Son of co-founder of Lotus Communication,Larry Mazursky. Worked at K-life KLFF 1360 AM(KRUX) and KONC 106.3 FM(KWAO). Account executive under Jim Fraser then Local Sales Manager. Just sold 4M communications,5 AM's in richmond,Va. Now Vice-President Sales and Marketing Davidson Media Group,Largest radio group in multi-cultural radio east of the mississipi. Hello to all my old friends!" |
Sandy Cowen Sandy writes: Been in the communications biz since 1962. The first woman in AZ to own a full service ad agency. From 1973 - mid 90's. Became a national consultant: strategic positioning for major corporations from mid 90-s to 2003. Now Executive Director for Fresh Start Women's Foundation. |
Russ Jackson Russ writes: "DJ/Newscaster at various Tucson radio stations 1950's-60's, retired broadcast educator from Palomar collge in San Diego County. Retired in northern California. Wrote "Remembering Tucson Radio," concentrating on era from the beginning to 1960s, with pictures and charts, and available at Tucson Public, U of A, and Historical Society libraries or by writing me. A digest version is available at http://www.oldradio.com/archives/stations/tus/tusradi o.htm Does Neil Sargent remember doing Lucky Lager Dance Time on KTAR?" |
Tony Booth Tony writes: "I came to Phoenix from KLIF/Dallas as the first PD of KBBC...Ralph Beaudin hired me in 1974...left and, for a short while, sold for KRIZ... I am now part owner of an ad/pr firm in Richmond, Virginia (Martin, Silver and Clients) and still do on air work for Clear Channel in both Richmond and Charlottesville, Va...I also do 'bit parts' in movies ("The Contender", "Hannibal", "Hearts in Atlantis") and play a cop from time to time on "The FBI Files." I would love to hear from some of the old gang at KBBC and KTAR...what a wonderful time I had in Phoenix. The best time was the birth of my son, Mike, at St. Joseph's hospital. He was born June 5, 1976 the night the Suns went triple overtime with Boston...one of the greatest games EVER in NBA history, and Al McCoy was there to call every play. |
Jim West Jim writes: I've had a life-long love of radio and many goals I set for myself were realized. My first full time radio gig was at KHOS,Tucson then worked for Jim Sloan at KCUB,Tucson. In 1979 I achieved a goal of working at KNIX,Phoenix starting in the overnight shift and then ending up following .Steven Martin in middays for 7 years. Loved working for Buck and Mike Owens and Larry Daniels has been a mentor to me and countless other "country" jocks over the years. I was the "station voice" of KTSP Channel 10 when it was still a CBS affiliate from 83 to 86. Went on to market leader WFMS, Indianapolis for 2 years as production director and in late 1986 and then was fortunate to be one of the first people hired to startup KMLE, Phoenix as a country station in 1988. Enjoyed working with J.D. Freeman, the late H.G. Listiak, Bill Gardner(now at KOOL)Big Shoe Stu Evans and later Tim and Willy (now KNIX) and Steve Wood (now Steve Wood Voice-works). During my time at KMLE I served on the Board of Directors of the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC in Hollywood and helped plan their annual CBS network tv awards show. Was also lucky to be named a finalist for Large Market air personality of the Year from the Nashville based Country Music Association (CMA). In 1993 I left PHOENIX again to do the radio roulette up-and-down the dial thing. I spent time as Ops.Manager of various stations in Albuquerque, Baltimore, Macon, Georgia and PD of a satellite radio network in Vail, Colorado. In late 2003 it was time for me to come back home to the valley and I've spent the last few months pursuing a sales career and looking to return to some local voice-over work. I'm also back part time weekends at KMLE (Camel Country 108). I will always treasure the chance to work side by side with lots of talented on-air and behind the scenes radio and tv folks in the Phoenix market. |
Duncan Campbell Duncan writes: "Worked at Channel 10, KOOL-TV, when Jack Murphy was the production manager. Retired, after 28 years in the USAF, retired as a Brigadier General, now living in Charlottesville, Virginia. I remember Tom Chauncey, Jack Murphy, Homer Lane, Ralph Painter, Kent Wilson, Jay ?, . Worked as a cameraman from about 1956/7 to 1959. We telecast the Phoenix Open, Wide Wide World, Art Linkletter's House Party, and the Lew King Ranger Show on Saturdays with a youngster named, as I recall, Wayne Newton and his brother. I would LOVE to get in touch with Bob Davies." |
Scotty Johnson Then: My first job was at the age of 12 filing records at KIST-AM Santa Barbara, CA on the air at 14 years of age.Full time at KACL-AM Santa Barbara. Started this in 1962. Also worked wk-ends at KVEN-AM, Ventura. Although my mom didn't like me riding my Honda 50 motorcycle to Ventura, CA from Santa Barbara. Then 1970 came along and it was off to the U.S.Army, 10 months at FT.Ord, CA then Vietnam , I knew Gary Owens and he turned me on to The AFRTS and hence I spent 7 months on choppers and 5 months as the morning guy on The American Forces Vietnam Network, I was the 2nd morning guy portraid by Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam..If you want more I will send..I've been in radio continusly since 1964. Now: Working for Bobby Rich on mix-fm Tucson. Comment: I was the morning man for KRQQ Tucson..1982-1987 I can send a complete resume to fill the gaps..My radio jobs include Portland ,OR..Seattle,WA..Phoenix,AZ and San Diego,CA I actually started radio in 1962 at KIST-AM filing records..and running Angel baseball games, had my 3rd with Broadcast endorsement FCC type in 1963. |
Matt Ganis Then: news director at kool radio 1978-1985 news director at kfnn radio 1991-1995 news anchor/ sports talk show host kfyi radio 1989-1991. voice of the talking phonebook--creative services manager 1987-1991 owner/operator media 911--working with small businesses to develop media kits...teach interview techniques...and get their unique stories told on compatible media outlets. Now: with the vast changes in the industry and the presentation of news...i decided to become licensed in property and casualty insurance. i have been a top ten performer for progressive insurance since 1998. the only thing i had sold before was a ten speed bicycle in college...now i find i have an innate ability to sell. wish i knew that when i was in the broadcasting industry. perhaps now i would bew the gm of a top news/talk/sports AM and progressive rock/folk on FM. i still maintain a few clients from media 911 but i have phased out full time operations since i have enjoyed my success at progressive. Comment: i want to thank don andrews...who took a big chance on hiring a rock announcer as a newscaster at koolfm. without his mentoring i would never have succeeded in establishing a career in news. he taught the little things..those things that make a difference between competency and accomplishments that led to numerous awards during my tenure. don was patient, humble, dynamic, extremely intelligent and knowledgable in so many different subjects...he would be great at jeopardy. he basically taught me news 101-401 in the time we were together. my only desire is that he knows how much i appreciate him to this day...and that any stories to the contrary were caused by a vicious smear due to an unknown agenda by a person i never would have believed to have perpetrated such a divisive tactic. i will always honor and cherish the time i was given the opportunity by don to work with him and absorb his incredible fairness and honesty. what more could you ask for in a news director? |
Windy: Have been announcing and doing P.R. for auto races, mainly at Manzanita Speedway since 1957. Have also announced at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, PIR, Globe-Miami, Tucson and El Centro, CA. Enjoyed several years with the Phoenix Press Box Association and served as president in 1984. Recently completed a book, "Thunder in the Desert" which covers the history of auto racing in the Phoenix area from 1909-1980. Still working at Manzanita Speedway and have just started the second book, "More Desert Thunder" which will cover auto racing in the Valley for 1981-2005. |
Diana: Then: Traffic Manager. Started at KRIZ when it was in its heyday with Pat McMahon, Ron Edwards, W. Steven Martin, Tom McMurray, etc....Spent some time at KBBC and then KOOL-FM. Spent 17 years with 98 KUPD. Now: Enjoying life to its fullest. |
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Terry Sorensen Formerly, commercial television production. Currently, supply equipment to television producers. |
Harry Shapiro Worked almost 20 years in Phoenix radio and TV. My history includes KTAR, KOOL, KJJJ and a few others including the start of KWAO in Sun City. Still doing local cable in Glendale and independent work, plus I started a DJ service in 1982. I'm still going strong at 57!! |
Burt Schneider Formerly with KTKT-FM, KAIR, KTUC, KNDE, KJYK, KWFM, WBUR Boston, and Armed Forces Radio in New York and Taipei. Now at KUAZ Tucson. |
Laurie Schnebly Advertising copywriter in Phoenix since 1979. Also teaching romance novelists about Character Psychology and The Selling Synopsis, and publishing as Laurie Campbell (see www.bookLaurie.com). |
Larry Schnebly Larry was at KGUN-TV as Production Manager and Sales Manager for many years. He is now retired, but still doing voice-overs. He was elected into the Tucson Ad Federation's Hall of Fame in l986, one of Tucson Father of the Year awardees in 1998, plus being named to the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame and NTA's Silver and Gold Circle Societies. |
Erika Smith Royal Then: Worked for WEA in merchandising, did promotion for Atlantic Records, KOPA mornings and music director, KSLX (survived Radio for Men), KNIX, KMLE, KMXX nights, helped launch KZON (also music director and middays) and KSLX (2nd round) middays and music director. Now: Ebaying, rescuing domestic rabbits, holding down the homefront while my husband (Billy Royal) works as Operations Manager at Cricket Pavilion and keeping my daughter Tasha's laundry done when she ventures home from NAU. |
Floyd Ramsey & Mary Ramsey "Owners of Audio Video Recorders, a recording studio where we produced thousands of radio & TV commercials for all the ad agencies in Phoenix. We also sold SONY TV equipment and supplies to all of Arizona especially the TV stations. We loved our business. We sold it in 1990 and retired. NOW RETIRED and getting to see all the doctors in town.Getting old is not easy. We are now 78 years old and still getting around pretty good. I am especially having a great time with my computer E- mail and am in the process of recreating all of my family 35mm slides to 5x7 prints. Its a great hobby - and adobe photoshop is unbelievable. I am also enjoying my new Toyoto PRIUS hybrid car. I like new technology. The site is a wonderful idea." |
Marty Manning "KCAC 1969-71 KDKB 1971-72 Other stations in Texas, Cal, and Cincinnati until 1985. '85 til present 99.9 (KLZI/KESZ) occasional Channel 3 stuff in there too. Now, running all over town in the KEZ Funmobile and filling in for Beth & Bill on 99.9 KEZ. Always love going to the Survivors banquet when I can, although I'm still trying to use up all the Hair Removal Sessions I won in the raffle that one year." |
Kathy Hansen Then: Started as intern at KZZP in 1982 then on to KKFR, KLite, Y95, then to DC's WAVA, over to program in Sioux Falls at KELO and returning to Phoenix at KNIX/Real Country Network. 1999-2003 Marketing Director at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Now: Own an event planning business and work with GC Marketing Group out of Scottsdale. Currently on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame with Hans Olson, John Dixon, Clarke Rigsby, Mike Patinela and Jesi Colter. Looking forward to a terrific reunion. That is going to be one busy week here in Phoenix. April 17th - Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame inductions! April 22-23 the first spring NASCAR races at PIR! April 22-24 Alice Coopers Annual Charity weekend for his foundation 'Solid Rock'! hansenkathy1@qwest.net |
Todd Fisher Formerly, KZZP, KRQ, KUPD, KZZP (in that order) 1981-1988. Currently, VP/GM at KSTP AM/WFMP Minneapolis. |
Ron Edwards Then: KRIZ DJ 1960s, KTAR Radio, Creative Director 1972-77 Now: Full-time writer of magazine articles and novels. After 14 years in broadcasting, I change careers and became a pilot for two airliners--first at FedEx for six years, then with Delta Air Lines for seven years until mandatory retirement. Then I started writing books and have had five published so far. ronedwards24@hotmail.com |
Former disc jockey "Johhny D", long time oldies expert, and unofficial archivist of arizona music. Board member of the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. azmusicdude@h otmail.com |
Bobbe Clark Then: News Director at KOOL AM/FM 1982-87 reporter at KTAR 1988-89, Morning Anchor and reporter/producer KUAT/KUAZ 1989-2001. Now: Membership Coordinator KUAT Communications Group. nclark@u.arizona.edu |
Mike Campbell "I worked at KPHO, Channel 5, during the B & W days of '62. I was just back home from the USAF and had the great privilege of working with Wallace & Ladmo, Pat McMahon, Mike Condello, Rita Davenport, Art Brock, Harry Ebbeson, and many others. I was a guitar picker as well in those old days and used to 'jam' with Mike Condello from time to time. Not excluding the great folks that came in to do their own sometimes live commercials. Acquanetta was the most memorable, we will miss her greatly! I'm trying to stay retired in the beautiful Verde Valley. (Clarkdale) I work with archiving old photos to digital, and turning old vinyl to CD's. The short time I worked at KPHO was the most memorable experience of my life! I have attended a couple of W & L Anniversary Re-unions, and have enjoyed the participation with 50 years worth of fans comments. I am still searching for an old photo taken of me and Jimmy Clanton backstage at Stage Seven by Johnnie Franklin in '62. When I run across it, I'll have a 'then and now' for you! I was directed to this site by a friend who thinks I belong here, I'm surprised to see the number of people whom I've worked with or met!" |
Martin Camacho Then: Intern/Production Crew at KOLD (1986-87); Production at KGUN (1987-88); Promotions & Marketing at KGUN (1988-2002). Now: Currently Associate Director of Development at KUAT. |
Engineering assistant for KRFM (c.'64-65), hung out at KRUX alot with Mike Mitchell (Hal Shumway) and Lucky Lawrence, Copy runner, John Sage and weekend transmitter/Marvin the Machine (automation) babysitter at KXIV (c.'65-66), Phoenix College KFCA-FM Music Director, Overnights at KNIX ('68) freeform AOR) after Dick Gilbert sold it to Buck Owens before it went country. Currently, Semi-Retired on the Oregon Coast after 20 years in broadcasting and a second career as a telecom technician at Microsoft. |
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Engineering assistant for KRFM (c.'64-65), hung out at KRUX alot with Mike Mitchell (Hal Shumway) and Lucky Lawrence, Copy runner, John Sage and weekend transmitter/Marvin the Machine (automation) babysitter at KXIV (c.'65-66), Phoenix College KFCA-FM Music Director, Overnights at KNIX ('68) freeform AOR) after Dick Gilbert sold it to Buck Owens before it went country. Currently, Semi-Retired on the Oregon Coast after 20 years in broadcasting and a second career as a telecom technician at Microsoft. |
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Martin Camacho Then: Intern/Production Crew at KOLD (1986-87); Production at KGUN (1987-88); Promotions & Marketing at KGUN (1988-2002). Now: Currently Associate Director of Development at KUAT. |
Mike Campbell "I worked at KPHO, Channel 5, during the B & W days of '62. I was just back home from the USAF and had the great privilege of working with Wallace & Ladmo, Pat McMahon, Mike Condello, Rita Davenport, Art Brock, Harry Ebbeson, and many others. I was a guitar picker as well in those old days and used to 'jam' with Mike Condello from time to time. Not excluding the great folks that came in to do their own sometimes live commercials. Acquanetta was the most memorable, we will miss her greatly! I'm trying to stay retired in the beautiful Verde Valley. (Clarkdale) I work with archiving old photos to digital, and turning old vinyl to CD's. The short time I worked at KPHO was the most memorable experience of my life! I have attended a couple of W & L Anniversary Re-unions, and have enjoyed the participation with 50 years worth of fans comments. I am still searching for an old photo taken of me and Jimmy Clanton backstage at Stage Seven by Johnnie Franklin in '62. When I run across it, I'll have a 'then and now' for you! I was directed to this site by a friend who thinks I belong here, I'm surprised to see the number of people whom I've worked with or met!" |
Bobbe Clark Then: News Director at KOOL AM/FM 1982-87 reporter at KTAR 1988-89, Morning Anchor and reporter/producer KUAT/KUAZ 1989-2001. Now: Membership Coordinator KUAT Communications Group. nclark@u.arizona.edu |
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Former disc jockey "Johhny D", long time oldies expert, and unofficial archivist of arizona music. Board member of the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. azmusicdude@h otmail.com |
Ron Edwards Then: KRIZ DJ 1960s, KTAR Radio, Creative Director 1972-77 Now: Full-time writer of magazine articles and novels. After 14 years in broadcasting, I change careers and became a pilot for two airliners--first at FedEx for six years, then with Delta Air Lines for seven years until mandatory retirement. Then I started writing books and have had five published so far. ronedwards24@hotmail.com |
Todd Fisher Formerly, KZZP, KRQ, KUPD, KZZP (in that order) 1981-1988. Currently, VP/GM at KSTP AM/WFMP Minneapolis. |
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In the '60's and '70's, Roger worked at KTKT and KIKX in Tucson, KIMN in Denver, and KFI in Los Angeles. Most recently he was the entertainment reporter for Westwood One Radio. Currently recovering from major auto accident in Lake Havasu City. (See News & Tidbits.) rogercg1@aol.com |
Kathy Hansen Then: Started as intern at KZZP in 1982 then on to KKFR, KLite, Y95, then to DC's WAVA, over to program in Sioux Falls at KELO and returning to Phoenix at KNIX/Real Country Network. 1999-2003 Marketing Director at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Now: Own an event planning business and work with GC Marketing Group out of Scottsdale. Currently on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame with Hans Olson, John Dixon, Clarke Rigsby, Mike Patinela and Jesi Colter. Looking forward to a terrific reunion. That is going to be one busy week here in Phoenix. April 17th - Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame inductions! April 22-23 the first spring NASCAR races at PIR! April 22-24 Alice Coopers Annual Charity weekend for his foundation 'Solid Rock'! hansenkathy1@qwest.net |
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Barry Joseph Formerly on the engineering staff at KAIR Radio and KGUN-TV, Tucson. Barry recently retired after many years as VP, Manager -Video and Multimedia Production for Bank of America in San Francisco. (1977 photo, right) btjoseph@aol.com |
Marty Manning "KCAC 1969-71 KDKB 1971-72 Other stations in Texas, Cal, and Cincinnati until 1985. '85 til present 99.9 (KLZI/KESZ) occasional Channel 3 stuff in there too. Now, running all over town in the KEZ Funmobile and filling in for Beth & Bill on 99.9 KEZ. Always love going to the Survivors banquet when I can, although I'm still trying to use up all the Hair Removal Sessions I won in the raffle that one year." |
Floyd Ramsey & Mary Ramsey "Owners of Audio Video Recorders, a recording studio where we produced thousands of radio & TV commercials for all the ad agencies in Phoenix. We also sold SONY TV equipment and supplies to all of Arizona especially the TV stations. We loved our business. We sold it in 1990 and retired. NOW RETIRED and getting to see all the doctors in town.Getting old is not easy. We are now 78 years old and still getting around pretty good. I am especially having a great time with my computer E- mail and am in the process of recreating all of my family 35mm slides to 5x7 prints. Its a great hobby - and adobe photoshop is unbelievable. I am also enjoying my new Toyoto PRIUS hybrid car. I like new technology. The site is a wonderful idea." |
Erika Smith Royal Then: Worked for WEA in merchandising, did promotion for Atlantic Records, KOPA mornings and music director, KSLX (survived Radio for Men), KNIX, KMLE, KMXX nights, helped launch KZON (also music director and middays) and KSLX (2nd round) middays and music director. Now: Ebaying, rescuing domestic rabbits, holding down the homefront while my husband (Billy Royal) works as Operations Manager at Cricket Pavilion and keeping my daughter Tasha's laundry done when she ventures home from NAU. |
Larry Schnebly Larry was at KGUN-TV as Production Manager and Sales Manager for many years. He is now retired, but still doing voice-overs. He was elected into the Tucson Ad Federation's Hall of Fame in l986, one of Tucson Father of the Year awardees in 1998, plus being named to the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame and NTA's Silver and Gold Circle Societies. |
Laurie Schnebly Advertising copywriter in Phoenix since 1979. Also teaching romance novelists about Character Psychology and The Selling Synopsis, and publishing as Laurie Campbell (see www.bookLaurie.com). |
Burt Schneider Formerly with KTKT-FM, KAIR, KTUC, KNDE, KJYK, KWFM, WBUR Boston, and Armed Forces Radio in New York and Taipei. Now at KUAZ Tucson. |
Harry Shapiro Worked almost 20 years in Phoenix radio and TV. My history includes KTAR, KOOL, KJJJ and a few others including the start of KWAO in Sun City. Still doing local cable in Glendale and independent work, plus I started a DJ service in 1982. I'm still going strong at 57!! |
Terry Sorensen Formerly, commercial television production. Currently, supply equipment to television producers. |
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George King Then: 1956-63: Cameraman,director,sales, and weatherman. KTVK. 1963-66: Own ad agency, Garland Agency, Curran-Morton Advertising. 60's: Freelance talent (worked with Frank Sprague). 60's: Sang with backup group at Ramsey Studios and Ariz. Recorders...was there when Duane Eddy discovered his "Twang". And, lots of other stuff that now make for really wonderful memories. Hi to Andy Limber, Old buddy Vic Figarelli and many others. Now: Retired after a long (37 years)career in PR for education associations and a national union of federal employees with some time out to teach at Washington State and Bradley Universities. Am now being urged to seek Gen. Managership of local public radio station. Another decade...another challenge. |
Biff Jannuzzi Biff says, "Here are a couple of photos from the past. The Chavez one was taken in Yuma March 15, 1981. The later one with Sonny Bono was in Illinois. Since it's tough to regress without a lot of expensive surgery I more closely resemble the second photo. I've enjoyed attending a couple of Survivors banquets but can't seem to stay on the mailing list of upcoming events. Of course there's always this site. "I continue promoting my book Profiles in Curry, A Spicy Variety of Conversations and Stories and working for a Westwood One radio and Internet news wire service". |
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Windy and Diana McDonald |
Diana: Then: Traffic Manager. Started at KRIZ when it was in its heyday with Pat McMahon, Ron Edwards, W. Steven Martin, Tom McMurray, etc....Spent some time at KBBC and then KOOL-FM. Spent 17 years with 98 KUPD. Now: Enjoying life to its fullest. |
Windy: Have been announcing and doing P.R. for auto races, mainly at Manzanita Speedway since 1957. Have also announced at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, PIR, Globe-Miami, Tucson and El Centro, CA. Enjoyed several years with the Phoenix Press Box Association and served as president in 1984. Recently completed a book, "Thunder in the Desert" which covers the history of auto racing in the Phoenix area from 1909-1980. Still working at Manzanita Speedway and have just started the second book, "More Desert Thunder" which will cover auto racing in the Valley for 1981-2005. |
KRIZ in the 60's, the only girl in the picture. |
At the mike in 1959. |
Paul Miller I've come full circle! I started my career in Arizona and I am back after more than 2 decades of nomadic behavior. Yes, even some Traffic people job-hop as much as the on-air folks! I got the broadcasting bug while at ASU listening to my hero Art Webb on KBBC and the likes of Lew Jones on KUPD.Later,in my first broadcasting job,I was a "gopher" at KTAR/KKLT where I eventually got to work with both of them! One day while I was filling in for the receptionist, the General Manager of KTAR came by and said, "how would you like to do Traffic?". I said "would I have to get in a helicopter?"....And of course he said it was the kind of Traffic where you print out a log. After my initial disappointment, I said sure, I'll do anything to stick around! Well, long story short (not really!), that was the start of my career in Broadcast Traffic Operations. While I was Traffic Assistant at KTAR/KKLT, I also was a DJ at a restaurant. I left KTAR/KKLT to go to the short lived news-talk KSUN. Boy was that a mistake! The restaurant I worked for transferred me to Houston,TX, where I also continued my career in Traffic. Since then, I have been Traffic Manager in Houston at KPRC-TV. I moved to Columbus,Ohio and was Traffic Manager at WSYX-TV. I returned to Houston and was Traffic Manager at KTXH-TV and later KHOU-TV. My next stint was at KTVT-TV in Dallas/Ft.Worth. Finally, before returning to Arizona, I was Traffic Manager at WOIO/WUAB in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently, I am Traffic Coordinator for KAET-TV in Tempe, on the ASU campus. I am roaming the same hallways I did as a student 25 years ago! Family has brought me back to Arizona. And shoveling the driveway in Cleveland also had something to do with it! |
Matt Ganis Then: news director at kool radio 1978-1985 news director at kfnn radio 1991-1995 news anchor/ sports talk show host kfyi radio 1989-1991. voice of the talking phonebook--creative services manager 1987-1991 owner/operator media 911--working with small businesses to develop media kits...teach interview techniques...and get their unique stories told on compatible media outlets. Now: with the vast changes in the industry and the presentation of news...i decided to become licensed in property and casualty insurance. i have been a top ten performer for progressive insurance since 1998. the only thing i had sold before was a ten speed bicycle in college...now i find i have an innate ability to sell. wish i knew that when i was in the broadcasting industry. perhaps now i would bew the gm of a top news/talk/sports AM and progressive rock/folk on FM. i still maintain a few clients from media 911 but i have phased out full time operations since i have enjoyed my success at progressive. Comment: i want to thank don andrews...who took a big chance on hiring a rock announcer as a newscaster at koolfm. without his mentoring i would never have succeeded in establishing a career in news. he taught the little things..those things that make a difference between competency and accomplishments that led to numerous awards during my tenure. don was patient, humble, dynamic, extremely intelligent and knowledgable in so many different subjects...he would be great at jeopardy. he basically taught me news 101-401 in the time we were together. my only desire is that he knows how much i appreciate him to this day...and that any stories to the contrary were caused by a vicious smear due to an unknown agenda by a person i never would have believed to have perpetrated such a divisive tactic. i will always honor and cherish the time i was given the opportunity by don to work with him and absorb his incredible fairness and honesty. what more could you ask for in a news director? |
Scotty Johnson Then: My first job was at the age of 12 filing records at KIST-AM Santa Barbara, CA on the air at 14 years of age.Full time at KACL-AM Santa Barbara. Started this in 1962. Also worked wk-ends at KVEN-AM, Ventura. Although my mom didn't like me riding my Honda 50 motorcycle to Ventura, CA from Santa Barbara. Then 1970 came along and it was off to the U.S.Army, 10 months at FT.Ord, CA then Vietnam , I knew Gary Owens and he turned me on to The AFRTS and hence I spent 7 months on choppers and 5 months as the morning guy on The American Forces Vietnam Network, I was the 2nd morning guy portraid by Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam..If you want more I will send..I've been in radio continusly since 1964. Now: Working for Bobby Rich on mix-fm Tucson. Comment: I was the morning man for KRQQ Tucson..1982-1987 I can send a complete resume to fill the gaps..My radio jobs include Portland ,OR..Seattle,WA..Phoenix,AZ and San Diego,CA I actually started radio in 1962 at KIST-AM filing records..and running Angel baseball games, had my 3rd with Broadcast endorsement FCC type in 1963. |
Duncan Campbell Duncan writes: "Worked at Channel 10, KOOL-TV, when Jack Murphy was the production manager. Retired, after 28 years in the USAF, retired as a Brigadier General, now living in Charlottesville, Virginia. I remember Tom Chauncey, Jack Murphy, Homer Lane, Ralph Painter, Kent Wilson, Jay ?, . Worked as a cameraman from about 1956/7 to 1959. We telecast the Phoenix Open, Wide Wide World, Art Linkletter's House Party, and the Lew King Ranger Show on Saturdays with a youngster named, as I recall, Wayne Newton and his brother. I would LOVE to get in touch with Bob Davies." |
Jim West Jim writes: I've had a life-long love of radio and many goals I set for myself were realized. My first full time radio gig was at KHOS,Tucson then worked for Jim Sloan at KCUB,Tucson. In 1979 I achieved a goal of working at KNIX,Phoenix starting in the overnight shift and then ending up following .Steven Martin in middays for 7 years. Loved working for Buck and Mike Owens and Larry Daniels has been a mentor to me and countless other "country" jocks over the years. I was the "station voice" of KTSP Channel 10 when it was still a CBS affiliate from 83 to 86. Went on to market leader WFMS, Indianapolis for 2 years as production director and in late 1986 and then was fortunate to be one of the first people hired to startup KMLE, Phoenix as a country station in 1988. Enjoyed working with J.D. Freeman, the late H.G. Listiak, Bill Gardner(now at KOOL)Big Shoe Stu Evans and later Tim and Willy (now KNIX) and Steve Wood (now Steve Wood Voice-works). During my time at KMLE I served on the Board of Directors of the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC in Hollywood and helped plan their annual CBS network tv awards show. Was also lucky to be named a finalist for Large Market air personality of the Year from the Nashville based Country Music Association (CMA). In 1993 I left PHOENIX again to do the radio roulette up-and-down the dial thing. I spent time as Ops.Manager of various stations in Albuquerque, Baltimore, Macon, Georgia and PD of a satellite radio network in Vail, Colorado. In late 2003 it was time for me to come back home to the valley and I've spent the last few months pursuing a sales career and looking to return to some local voice-over work. I'm also back part time weekends at KMLE (Camel Country 108). I will always treasure the chance to work side by side with lots of talented on-air and behind the scenes radio and tv folks in the Phoenix market. |
Tony Booth Tony writes: "I came to Phoenix from KLIF/Dallas as the first PD of KBBC...Ralph Beaudin hired me in 1974...left and, for a short while, sold for KRIZ... I am now part owner of an ad/pr firm in Richmond, Virginia (Martin, Silver and Clients) and still do on air work for Clear Channel in both Richmond and Charlottesville, Va...I also do 'bit parts' in movies ("The Contender", "Hannibal", "Hearts in Atlantis") and play a cop from time to time on "The FBI Files." I would love to hear from some of the old gang at KBBC and KTAR...what a wonderful time I had in Phoenix. The best time was the birth of my son, Mike, at St. Joseph's hospital. He was born June 5, 1976 the night the Suns went triple overtime with Boston...one of the greatest games EVER in NBA history, and Al McCoy was there to call every play. |
Russ Jackson Russ writes: "DJ/Newscaster at various Tucson radio stations 1950's-60's, retired broadcast educator from Palomar collge in San Diego County. Retired in northern California. Wrote "Remembering Tucson Radio," concentrating on era from the beginning to 1960s, with pictures and charts, and available at Tucson Public, U of A, and Historical Society libraries or by writing me. A digest version is available at http://www.oldradio.com/archives/stations/tus/tusradi o.htm Does Neil Sargent remember doing Lucky Lager Dance Time on KTAR?" |
Sandy Cowen Sandy writes: Been in the communications biz since 1962. The first woman in AZ to own a full service ad agency. From 1973 - mid 90's. Became a national consultant: strategic positioning for major corporations from mid 90-s to 2003. Now Executive Director for Fresh Start Women's Foundation. |
Mike Mazursky Mike writes: "Son of co-founder of Lotus Communication,Larry Mazursky. Worked at K-life KLFF 1360 AM(KRUX) and KONC 106.3 FM(KWAO). Account executive under Jim Fraser then Local Sales Manager. Just sold 4M communications,5 AM's in richmond,Va. Now Vice-President Sales and Marketing Davidson Media Group,Largest radio group in multi-cultural radio east of the mississipi. Hello to all my old friends!" |
Patricia Myers (formerly Pat McElfresh) Patricia writes: "With byline Pat McElfresh, I was an editor and writer for the Mesa Tribune (1965-72 & 1979-86) and Scottsdale Daily Progress (1972-79). I also wrote a weekly Jazz Sounds column for 17 years for those newspapers. Former stringer for TIME magazine, contributing editor to TIME-LIFE Books. Author (1984, 1988 revised) 100-year history, "Scottsdale: Jewel in the Desert" (Windsor Publications, Calif.) Restaurant critic and entertainment columnist for Phoenix Magazine (1986-89), Food Editor of Arizona Republic (1989-95), entertainment reporter (1995-97). Four years as faculty adjunct in ASU mass comm dept. Former member Phoenix Press Club. First job, while a student at Univ. of Akron (Ohio): part-time sportswriter & police reporter, Cleveland Plain Dealer. Full-time free-lance writer specializing in travel, food & jazz for print & web (na'tl & internat'l publications, AllAboutJazz.com).Contributor to jazz encyclopedias. Longtime member, past president, Communicator of Achievement, Arizona Press Women. Founding member/past president/volunteer, Jazz In AZ (jazzinaz.org). Member Alliance Francaise. Former comissioner Scottsdale Historic Preservation, contined activity on SHP committee. I've enjoyed Survivors reunions for many years, and pleased it continues so I get to catch up with those I don't see regularly. This year's reunion at Bud Brown's Barn was great; I vote for a return there in '06. Will assist with arrangements as needed. As many know, I always wear hats, so for the reunion, I wore a perky hat given to me by Mary Simunich, longtime PR whiz, in her honor. |
"I always wear hats, so for the reunion, I wore a perky hat given to me by Mary Simunich, longtime PR whiz, in her honor." |
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Carole V. Bartholomeaux Then: Started in college as the KRIZ Girl, hired by Pat McMahon; after graduating from college worked at KJJJ when it was #2 in the market, #1 in country. Now: President, BARTHOLOMEAUX/Public Relations, LLC www.b-pr.com Founded March, 1983. Wide cross section of clients. |
Chuck Boozer Then: Jocked at KUPD-AM-FM, KOOL-FM,KRIZ. Now: Working for the Hendrick family in Charlotte, NC, and freelance voice and on-camera talent. He writes: The city of Phoenix has grown and changed so much since I worked there! |
LeeAnn Sharpe (formerly LeeAnn Pease) She writes: As a freelance writer my work has taken me all over the world. Most of my work has been based here in the greater Phoenix area. It all started with the Maryvale High School Panther Tracks 1968-1972, Associated Press Stringer 1973-1976, Valley National Bank Eagle Newspaper 1976-1982, a regular feature in the HP Chronicle 1980-1990, SMEC trade publications, SHOOT magazine, Guns of the Old West Harris Publications, ACMSA, CMSA Rundown Editor 1999-2005, and most recently MSA Mounted Shooters World News. Writing, editing and selling advertising has been my career. |
Frank Zimmerman He writes: I was employed as a stereotyper at the Republic and Gazette. I was a great Roadrunner hockey fan. But I am writing to ask where is Johnny McKinney, of KRUX fame in the 50s and 60s.. Also, how about my employer, Gene and Nina Pullium. I see not one word about any of these three people. I was just a Joe six-pack working slob, although I helped keep the Phoenix papers full of color back in the days when they first started running color. I am one a few of the guys from the old days that are still left. I live in Gresham, Oregon, with my wife of nearly 63 years this coming 8/28. We have 3 kids, eight Gkids, and 14 GGkids, quite a family. This ia about enough right now. I really enjoyed looking at this site, which my son, Rick, who lives up here also, found out about and sent to me. I have a lot of nostalgia about Phoenix. Loved it down there, and indeed, wish I could once again live there, but at 82 years of age, I no longer want to be moving around the country. Thank you for this opportunity to communicate in this vein |
Jim Sullins Then: 1962-1964 Writer/Producer Lew King Advertising 1964-1971 Copywriter/Acct. Exec. Owens & Associates Lately: Retired in eastern North Carolina, have spent from 1971-1999 in the home building business in AZ, TX and Maryland. Own a modular home dealership in NC, which keeps me busy. Jim writes: Hi, Ray! I stumbled onto this website while Googling names of old friends. Good for you. This is a terrific thing you guys are doing. |
Dewey Hopper He writes: I got fired from all the stations at one time or another. I'm producing a big event in old town Scottsdale. It's called the Scottsdale Roundup it'll be on Thursdays in Jan./Feb.and will start off each day with a cattle drive...check out This is a great web site. It's really fun to catch up on old friends. |
Scott Thrower Then: Nights at KOPA-FM and KZZP-FM in the early 80's. Mornings at KKFR with Danny Bonaduce in the early 90's. Swing at KMLE in the late 90's. Now: Have been doing mornings since January 2000 at KURB/Little Rock. |
Jonathan Abel |
Jonathan writes: I started here in the valley at age 12 with Jack Willis over at KHEP FM "The Station to Live By"...while at ASU I hosted and produced two weekly programs on KAET PBS. First gig after college I was News Director at KHAI AM in Hawaii, then moved to KGMB and established the "Coconut Wireless" news feeds to the Hawaiian chain. Back to Phoenix in the early 70's and was radio news then Creative Director at KTAR AM and FM. Best gig I ever had. I later became Creative Director for Motorola Corporate...it was the biggest electronics company in the world at the time and I handled 80 trade shows a year, 115 distributors and produced hundreds of videos for them. It was an "E-Ticket Ride" but the stress could make you crazy! I've now voiced around 3,000 radio and TV spots and performed over 60 different celebrity voices and 21 dialects for clients in projects. Sang a national jingle the other day - frozen food. I also do special video and audio projects for our National Parks visitor centers. Recently worked for the Grand Canyon, Civil War Battlefields, Spruce Goose, Air Force Academy, Old Town San Diego and San Juan Bautista Mission. I've been photographing scenics and wildlife (primarily rare and endangered species); just finished a 5-state photographic project for the Nez Perce Indian Nation and a commercial piece for a bank in the Caribbean...next month I'll be shooting in Equador for a few weeks in an Amazon nature preserve and then over to the Galopagos Islands. I was traveling during the last "Survivors" party, but I sure hope to be at the next one! After all - I'm one of the few known individuals who can impersonate the voices of Dave Nichols, Joe Patrick, Ladmo, H.G. Listiac and Pat McMahon...really!! |
Cathy Green 1974-1979 -Media Buyer at Taylor Advertising in Tucson; 1979-1984 Sales and Management at KOLD-TV (CBS); 1984-1989 Sales and Management at 93.7 KRQQ; then Skyview Traffic & Pima County Fair Consultant, Sales and Management at Slone Broadcasting (99.5 KIIM; 107.5 KHYT)and Journal (KMXZ, KZPT, KGMG) Now, General Manager for Jim Slone's new station - AM 1030 KCEE (Pop Classics). We went on the air February 4, 2007. I always said I wanted to retire working for Jim Slone! |
