Tag Archives: WAVA

Glazer Pointer

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Frank Murphy

The Weigel’s store in LaFollette sells a grilled cheese sandwich made with a glazed doughnut. I learned about the “Sweet Glazer” on their Facebook page as I was preparing to do a remote broadcast from the store. When I got … Continue reading →

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Samples of Service

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Frank Murphy

Leeann Samples’ birthday would have been on Wednesday. Her husband Don created a Facebook event called Leeann Samples Flu Shot Day. Here’s Don’s explanation: On January 2nd of this year, my healthy, beautiful wife entered the hospital and was admitted … Continue reading →

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Needing Pardo

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Frank Murphy

“Hello Frank? This is Don Pardo calling.” I was thrilled but confused. The man with the famous voice said he was returning my call. We soon figured out that a pink phone-message slip intended for Bill Wendell had been placed … Continue reading →

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Connectivity

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Frank Murphy

Former White House Press Secretary James S. Brady died on Monday. I had the good fortune to meet him twice. In the late ’80s or early ’90s, Jim and his wife Sarah came to the WAVA studios for an interview about … Continue reading →

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T Time

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Frank Murphy

In the current episode of the Einstein Simplified podcast, Aaron Littleton randomly mentioned Mr. T. The reference led me to tell the group about my encounter with Mr. T at WAVA. He was one of the many celebrities I took … Continue reading →

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Today in HIStory

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Frank Murphy

It’s been five years since Michael Jackson died. I was on the air on Star 102.1 that afternoon and I told my listeners that they would probably remember where they were when they heard the news. I had two close … Continue reading →

Death of Michael Jackson Announced - June 25th 2009 - Frank Murphy Star 102.1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Oldies, Goldies

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Frank Murphy

A year ago today, my daughter got me all choked up with happiness. We were having a Google Hangout on my birthday. During the conversation she emailed me an MP3 and watched as I listened to it. The story actually … Continue reading →

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Money Changes Everything

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Frank Murphy

Eddie Money was the headliner at the Secret City Festival in Oak Ridge on Friday night. Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX, CROET, Pro2Serve and UCOR sponsored the concert. I had the privilege of doing the stage introduction right before Eddie started. … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the Stars

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Frank Murphy

As legendary deejay Casey Kasem lives his final days, I am reminded of happier times. In 1989, Casey left ABC Radio Network’s American Top 40 and joined Westwood One to start Casey’s Top 40. In Washington, our competitor WRQX carried … Continue reading →

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Museum Piece

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Frank Murphy

Writing about The War of the Worlds prompted me to search for KLOS in the database of The Paley Center for Media. I found a reference to the live broadcast we did on the Mark & Brian Show in 1997, … Continue reading →

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At the Eleventh Hour

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Frank Murphy

A 7-Eleven store is closing. Not just any old 7-Eleven, but the 7-Eleven on Lee Highway at George Mason Drive in Arlington, Virginia. It’s the 7-Eleven to which my good friend Bean and I would take the “Walk of Life” … Continue reading →

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Golden-throated Weaver

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Frank Murphy

Sandy Weaver is one of the best deejays I’ve ever heard. I used to tune in weeknights at 10:00 p.m. to hear her on Q107 in Washington, DC. She was on after a jock named Uncle Johnny. Either Johnny or … Continue reading →

Sandy Weaver's Boomsday promo for Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Daddy’s Little Girl

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Frank Murphy

On Father’s Day, my daughter surprised me with a classic radio. On my birthday, she surprised me with some classic audio. When my daughter was born, I was the assistant promotion director at WAVA. I would also chime in on … Continue reading →

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The Pages of My Mind

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Frank Murphy

Independence Day and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays. Don’t get me wrong. I love Easter and Christmas but those are Holy Days first, holidays second. This week, I’m looking back at some memorable Independence Days. Before moving to East Tennessee, … Continue reading →

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